946 Amendments of Andrew DUFF
Amendment 3 #
2014/2011(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 148a (new)
Rule 148a (new)
Rule 148a Electronic handling of documents Parliament documents may be prepared, signed and distributed in electronic form. The Bureau shall decide on the technical specifications and on the presentation of the electronic form.
Amendment 10 #
2014/2010(ACI)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Asks the CommissionPrompts the next Parliament to include, in the context of any forthcoming proposals for a comprehensive reform of the Treaties, a proposal either for an amendment of Article 298 TFEU or for an appropriate specific legal basis allowing a mandatory register to be set up in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure;
Amendment 32 #
2014/2010(ACI)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 12 – point e
Paragraph 12 – point e
(e) to restrict the possibility of Parliament granting itwithhold Parliament's patronage ofor any event organised by a body falling within the scope of the Transparency Register to cases where such a body is registered;
Amendment 33 #
2014/2010(ACI)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 12 – point e a (new)
Paragraph 12 – point e a (new)
(ea) to increase its vigilance against granting Parliamentary privileges to front organisations of third countries which do not respect European Union values;
Amendment 55 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes the transformative power of negotiations between the Union and Turkey, which haveStresses that accession negotiations, conducted in good faith, could provided Turkey with a clear reference for its reform process; stresses therefore the importance of credible negotiations based on a mutual commitment by Turkey and the Union to effective reforms furthering the democratic foundations of Turkish society, promoting fundamental values and producing positive change in the institutions, in legislation and, in the mentality of society; welcomes, therefore the opening of Chapter 22;
Amendment 58 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes the potential transformative power of negotiations between the Union and Turkey, which havecould provided Turkey with a clear reference for its reform process; stresses therefore the importance of crediblrestoring credibility to the negotiations based on a mutual commitment by Turkey and the Union to effective reforms furthering the democratic foundations of Turkish society, promoting fundamental values and producing positive change in the institutions, in legislation and, in the mentality of society; welcomes, therefore the opening of Chapter 22;
Amendment 68 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. StressWelcomes the importance of achieving a common understanding between Turkey and the EU on the relevance for both the EU and Turkey of the readmission agreement and the roadmap leading to visa liberalisation; recalls that Turkey is one of the key transit countries for irregular migration to the EU and therefore calls on Turkey to sign and implement the readmission agreement without further delay; calls on the Commission in parallel to take steps towards visa liberalisationsignature by Turkey of the readmission agreement on 16 December 2013, which enables the launch of the roadmap leading to visa liberalisation; recalls that Turkey is one of the key transit countries for irregular migration to the EU and stresses the clear benefits of facilitating access to the EU for business people, academics, students and representatives of civil society;
Amendment 87 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -4 (new)
Paragraph -4 (new)
-4. Expresses its great concern at recent developments which amount to a crisis of the Turkish State; deplores the statements of the government which point to a lack of understanding of the principle of the separation of powers; regrets the serious breakdown of trust between the government, the judiciary, the police and the media; urges the government to desist from actions which impede the investigation and prosecution of corruption and organised crime in high places; calls once again for all institutions, business interests and political forces to fully respect the rule of law and to guarantee the impartiality and independence of the judiciary; calls, moreover, on the Gülen Movement to improve its transparency and accountability, and expects that all allegations against the Movement will be subject to impartial enquiry;
Amendment 91 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points to the crucial role of a system of checks and balances for any modern democratic State and the fundamental role that the Turkish Grand National Assembly must play at the centre of Turkey’s political system in providing a framework for dialogue and consensus-building across the political spectrum; expresses concern about political polarisation and the lack of readiness on the part of government and opposition to work towards consensus on key reforms; urges all political actors, the government and the opposition to work together to enhance a pluralistic vision in State institutions and to promote the modernisation and democratisation of the State and society; calls on the political majority to actively involve the minority in the deliberation process on relevant reforms and take into consideration, whenever possible, their interests and views in an inclusive manner; emphasises that constitutional reform must remain the top priority for the modernisation of the Republic in which those elected democratically will also govern democratically;
Amendment 92 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points to the crucial role of a system of checks and balances for any modern democratic State and the fundamental role that the Turkish Grand National Assembly must play at the centre of Turkey’'s political system in providing a framework for dialogue and consensus-building across the political spectrum; expresses concern about political polarisation and the lack of readiness on the part of government and opposition to work towards consensus on key reforms; urges all political actors, the government and the opposition to work together to enhance a pluralistic vision in State institutions and to promote the modernisation and democratisation of the State and society; calls on the political majority to actively involve the minority in the deliberation process on relevant reforms and take into consideration, whenever possible, their interests and views in an inclusive manner; underlines that democracy is more than elections and expects those elected democratically also to govern democratically;
Amendment 100 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. expresses concern over the deepening cultural division in Turkey on so called 'life-style issues", which runs the risk that the authorities start to intrude in the private lives of the citizens, as exemplified by recent statements on: the number of children women should have, on mixed sex student residences and on the selling of alcohol;
Amendment 110 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. CommendsNotes that the Conciliation Committee forhas only been able to reaching consensus on 60 constitutional amendments and calls on its Members to continuredouble their work on ain order to elaborate a genuinely new Constitution for Turkey as this is essential for the reform process in Turkey; stresses the importance of achieving consensus in the framework of the constitutional reform process on an effective system of separation of powers and an inclusive definition of citizenship; underlines that Turkey, as a Member State of the Council of Europe, cshould try to benefit from active dialogue with the Venice Commission on the constitutional reform process; stresses that the rules governing the election and composition of the High Council of Judges and Prosecutors should be fully in line with the criteria of the Venice Commission;
Amendment 124 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the democratisation package presented by the Government on 30 September 2013 and calls on the Government to duly consult the opposition and relevant civil society organisations in the preparation of the implementing legislation and to continue with its reform efforts towards revision of the electoral system, including the lowering of the 10% threshold, and the adequate inclusion of all components of Turkish society; calls on the Government to ensure that the legislation on hate crimes offers protection for all citizens, including minorities and LGBTI persons; encourages the government to take steps to improve the rights of the Alevi community;
Amendment 127 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. WelcomesUrges the full implementation of the democratisation package presented by the Government on 30 September 2013 and calls on the Government to duly consult the opposition and relevant civil society organisations in the preparation of the implementing legislation and to continue with its reform efforts towards revision of the electoral system, including the lowering of the 10% threshold, and the adequate inclusion of all components of Turkish society; calls on the Government to ensure that the legislation on hate crimes offers protection for all citizens, including minorities and LGBTI;
Amendment 138 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view that the protests in Gezi Park testify both to the existence in Turkey of a vibrant civil society and also the need for further vital reforms on the promotion of fundamental values; highlights the importance of including civil society more structurally in the decision making process; deeply regrets the loss of life amongst the protesters and the police forces, the excessive use of force by the police and the violent acts by a number of protesters; welcomes the on-going administrative investigations launched by the Ministry of Interior and the inquiries by the Ombudsman into complaints related to the events in Gezi Park and expects them to fully address the concerns without delay; calls on Turkey to adopt adequate internal review procedures and to establish an independent supervisory body for police offences; is of the opinion that the Gezi Park events underline the need for far- reaching reforms in order to ensure respect for freedom of assembly; regrets the apparent failure of the courts to penalise those state officials responsible for violence connected with the Gezi Park protests;
Amendment 149 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Expresses concerns at the very limited coverage of the Gezi Park events by Turkish media and the dismissal of journalists who criticised the Government’s reactions to such events; recalls that freedom of expression and media pluralism are at the heart of European values and that an independent press is crucial to a democratic society; underlines that the freedom of expression extends to digital and social media; reiterates once again its concern at the fact that most media are owned by and concentrated in, large conglomerates with a wide range of business interests and points out to the worrying widespread phenomenon of self-censorship by media owners and journalists; expresses concern atcondemns the particularly high number of journalists currently in pre-trial detention and calls on Turkey’s judicial authorities to review and address these cases as soon as possible;
Amendment 163 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Highlights the important role of public-service media in strengthening democracy, in particular by serving information needs of citizens and enabling their participation in decision making processes; calls on the authorities to ensure public-service media's independence and sustainability in compliance with European standards;
Amendment 165 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes the concerns in Turkish society about the excessively wide scope, allegations of evidence fabrication and the shortcomings of thdue proceedingss in the Ergenekon case, which, like inand Sledgehammer cases; recalls that the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention finds theat Sledgehammer case, undermined the acceptance of the rulingdefendants are being held in violation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; stresses, once again, in light of the above, that the KCK case must demonstrate the strength and the proper, independent, impartial and transparent functioning of Turkey’'s democratic institutions and judiciary, as well as the firm, unconditional commitment to respect for fundamental rights;
Amendment 168 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes the concerns in Turkish society about the excessively wide scope and the shortcomings of the proceedings in the Ergenekon case, which, like in the Sledgehammer case, undermined the acceptance of the ruling; stresses, once again, in light of the above, that the KCK case must demonstrate the strength and the proper, independent, impartial and transparent functioning of Turkey’s democratic institutions and judiciary, as well as the firm, unconditional commitment to respect for fundamental rights; calls on the EU delegation in Ankara to closely monitor further developments in these cases, including possible appeal processes and detention conditions and to report back to the Commission and the European Parliament;
Amendment 189 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Reaffirms its support to the Commission’'s new approach of opening Chapters 23 (judiciary and fundamental rights) and 24 (justice and home affairs) early in the negotiation process and closing them at the end; stresses that delivering the official benchmarks for the opening of such Chapters to Turkey would provide a clear roadmap for and give a boost to the reform process; calls, therefore, on the Councilall Member States, including Cyprus, to make renewed efforts for the opening of Chapters 23 and 24; calls on Turkey to cooperate as much as possible to this effect;
Amendment 221 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Strongly supports the Government’s initiative to strive for a settlement of the Kurdish problem on the basis of negotiations with the PKK and other Kurdish representatives; encourages the Government to devise the reforms directed at promoting the social, cultural and economic rights of the Kurdish community on the basis of adequate consultation of relevant stakeholders and the opposition; calls on the opposition to actively support the negotiations and the reforms as an important step for the benefit of Turkish society at large; calls on the Turkish authorities to cooperate closely with the European Commission to assess which programs under IPA could be used to promote sustainable development in the South East in the framework of negotiations on Chapter 22;
Amendment 233 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is of the opinion that social dialogue and involvement of social partners are vital for the development of a prosperous society; Underlines the importance of further progress in the areas of social policy and employment, in particular to remove all obstacles to the effective functioning of trade unions, to establish a national employment strategy, address undeclared work, widen the coverage of social protection mechanisms, and increase employment rates among women and people with disabilities; calls, therefore, on Turkey to agree to the opening of Chapter 19;
Amendment 284 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the importance of a coherent and comprehensive security approach in the Eastern Mediterranean, and calls on Turkey to allow political dialogue between the EU and NATO by lifting its veto on EU-NATO cooperation including Cyprus, and calls, in parallel, on the Republic of Cyprus to lift its veto on Turkey’s participation in the European Defence Agency; calls on Turkey to align itself more closely with the common foreign and security stance of the European Union; calls on the Foreign Affairs Council and on the High Representative to more frequently consult with Turkey;
Amendment 330 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes Turkey’s commitment to the provision of humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees; notes that a large number of foreign fighters in Syria gain access to Syria via Turkey and asks Turkey to increase border patrols, prestricvent the entry of fighters and arm flows to groups credibly found to be implicated in systematic human rights violations; believes that the EU and Turkey should actively seek to develop a joint strategic vision to promote a political solution in Syria and support political and economic stability in the region, with particular reference to Jordan, Lebanon, Iran and Iraq;
Amendment 336 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes Turkey’s commitment to the provision of humanitarian assistance to almost one million Syrian refugees; notes that a large number of foreign fighters in Syria gain access to Syria via Turkey and asks Turkey to increase border patrols, restrict the entry of fighters and arm flows to groups credibly found to be implicated in systematic human rights violations; believes that the EU and Turkey should actively seek to develop a joint strategic vision to promote a political solution in Syria and support political and economic stability in the region, with particular reference to Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq;
Amendment 338 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Invites the next Parliament and Commission to review the integrity and plausibility of the ‘long-lasting and open- ended’ accession process in which the EU and Turkey have been engaged for many years, and to consider, in the light of that review, whether an alternative form of association short of full membership would be a more feasible goal, at least in the medium term;
Amendment 13 #
2013/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes the view that the current situation is damaging the image of the European Union; calls for a Treaty change in order to create a European Monetary Fund (EMF) as a single financial assistance instrument within the Community framework for all EU Member States;
Amendment 20 #
2013/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Insists that the European institutions involved in decisions regarding financial assistance to EU Member States must be accountable to the European Parliament andCommission takes responsibility on behalf of the troika for relations with the European Parliament; calls for the next Convention to render thate relevant decisions must be voted on bysubject to a vote in the European Parliament; takes the view that, where necessary, national parliaments should be involved in the, and for the national parliament of the state concerned to be able to collaborate with the European Parliament in reacting to the Commission's proposals for budgetary and economic dialoguereform;
Amendment 29 #
2013/2277(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 2 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7
Citation 7
Amendment 3 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10
Citation 10
Amendment 4 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11
Citation 11
Amendment 8 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15 a (new)
Citation 15 a (new)
– having regard to Rule 130 of its Rules of Procedure,
Amendment 12 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas under the principle of sincere cooperation the Union and national institutionMember States assist each other, in full mutual respect, in carrying out tasks which flow from the Treaties and whereas the latter institutionMember States facilitate the achievement of the Union's tasks and refrain from any measures that could jeopardise the attainment of the Union's objectives;
Amendment 15 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Article 12 of the TEU, covering the activities of national parliaments, fleshes out the principle of sincere cooperation by stating that the national parliaments should contribute actively to the good functioning of the Union;
Amendment 18 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the principle of conferral circumscribdefines the competences of the Union, which are exercised in accordance with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, and whereas all EU institutions together with the national parliaments seek to ensure that draft legislative acts comply with the subsidiarity principle;
Amendment 20 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas democratic legitimacy and accountability must be ensured at theall levels at which decisions are taken andor implemented;
Amendment 23 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the Union operates on the basis of representative democracy and a two-fold democratic legitimacy stemming from the European Parliament, directly elected by the citizens, and the Member States, as represented in the Council by their governments, which are in turn democratically accountable to their national parliaments and citizens;
Amendment 25 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 31 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas, accordingly, the national parliaments taken together do not form a ‘'third chamber’ in' of the EU’'s constitutional set-uplegislature, but instead serve to makehold to account the Union’'s second chamber, the Council, more democratic;
Amendment 35 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the national parliaments’ competence' powers in connection with the subsidiarity principle are viewused by most of those parliaments more as a means of engaging in ‘political dialogue’ with the European institutions than as a formal legal means of blocking legislation;
Amendment 44 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
Amendment 61 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. whereas following the establishment of the Interparliamentary Conference for the CFSP and the CSDP and the Interparliamentary Conference on Economic and Financial Governance, as well as the consolidation of sector specific interparliamentary committee meetings’ position as the preferred channel for cooperation, COSAC should focus on its role of making periodic reviews of the general statremain the forum for a regular exchange of views, information and best practice ofn the integpraction processcal aspects of parliamentary scrutiny;
Amendment 66 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
Amendment 67 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S
Recital S
Amendment 73 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital T
Recital T
Amendment 79 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U
Recital U
U. whereas, almost five years after the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, with a view to future Conventions, relations between the European Parliament and the national parliaments now need to be consolidated and properly organised in order to avoid duplication and to help to give greater democratic legitimacy to the European integration process, as well as to ensure that democratic scrutiny is exercised in a timely manner and at the level at which decisions are taken and implemented and that everyone all parties in the legislative process receive the information they requiretinually developed in the light of new challenges;
Amendment 83 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) active involvement in EU law-makingaffairs (Treaty ratification powers, participation in Conventions under Article 48 of the TEU, scrutiny of national governments, scrutiny of subsidiarity, ability to oppose legislation under exceptional circumstances, transposition of EU legislation into national law);
Amendment 84 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) political dialogue (multitier interparliamentary cooperation, mutual exchange of information with European institutions, in particular the European Parliament);
Amendment 85 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out the two-fold legitimacy of the Union, as a union of peoples and of states, is embodied, in the EU legislative process, by the European Parliament and the Council; believes that, if the Member States are to be represented in a unitary, fully democratic manner in the EU, the stances taken by national governments in the Council must reflect the views of their national parliaments; stresses that, by guiding and scrutinising the work of their governments, national parliaments help to make the Council more democraticreinforce the democratic nature of the Council;
Amendment 90 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – introductory part
Paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Calls, to this end, forommends national parliaments for taking steps to:
Amendment 92 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point b
Paragraph 3 – point b
(b) provide ministers and national governments with prior guidance on their work within the Council and European Council,
Amendment 95 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point c
Paragraph 3 – point c
(c) scrutinise the stances taken by ministers and national governments within the Council and European Council, and
Amendment 97 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 99 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 100 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 110 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that the early warning mechanism should be viewed and used as a key means of ensuring proaeffective cooperation between European and national institutions;
Amendment 113 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the fact that this mechanism is in practice being used as a channel for consultation and cooperative dialogue between the various institutions in the EU’s multitierlevel system;
Amendment 127 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Views interparliamentary meetings as places where EU policies and national policies come together and feed off each other, to the benefit of both; believes that a key function of such meetings is to allow national parliaments to take account of the European perspective in national debates, and the European Parliament to take account of the national perspective in European debates; reiterates that the aim of such cooperation is not to form a new joint parliamentary body for inclusion in the Union’s current decision-making set- up, as this would be both ineffective and undemocratic and unconstitutional;
Amendment 132 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 146 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 150 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Points out, furthermore, that interparliamentary committee meetings are more effective and calls for closer cooperation betweenoperation would be more effective if every national parliament were to adopt a system of rapporteurs on specific legislative issues;
Amendment 153 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Believes that, not least in the light of the new interparliamentary conferences on the CFSP/CSDP and economic and financial governance, COSAC should take on a more specialist role as, primarily, a forum for discussionremain the forum for a regular exchange of views, information and best practice ofn the state of the Union; practical aspects of parliamentary scrutiny;
Amendment 160 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that interparliamentary cooperation must be open and inclusive and voices its concern about restricted interparliamentary meetings, to which some parliaments are not invited, being organised without proper consultation in order to adopt positions on EU affairs which are not consensus-based; points out that this practice is contrary to the spirit and letter of the Treaties, as is interparliamentary cooperation conducted at administrative level;
Amendment 162 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that the ‘'political dialogue’' (set up under the Barroso Initiative in 2006) and the early warning mechanism are two sides of the same coin; notes the development of wide-ranging relations between national parliaments and the Commission and the establishment of ’'enhanced political dialogue’' as part of the European semester for economic policy coordination; resolves to keep a close eye on relations between the Commission and national parliaments;
Amendment 164 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 168 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 184 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
Amendment 191 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 206 #
2013/2185(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls foron all Member States to agree on arrangements to ensuringe effective interparliamentary cooperation on Eurojust and Europol to be introduced;
Amendment 5 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas full use should be made of thethe Treaty of Lisbon deepening ofs the European Union’'s democratic legitimacy as provided by the Treaty of Lisbon, throughby strengthening the role of the European Parliament in the procedure leading to the election of the President of the European Commission and to the investiture of the European Commission, thus conferring a new political dimension on the European elections through the designation of candidates for that office by the European political parties and reconnecting citizens by enabling them also to cast their votes also for the person of their choice;
Amendment 7 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the Treaty lays down that the European Council should take into account the elections to the European Parliament when proposing a candidate for President of the Commission and should consult the new Parliament on the matter;
Amendment 10 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas each of the major European political parties are in the process of nominating their own candidate for the Presidency of the Commission;
Amendment 13 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
Amendment 21 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need to strengthen the Commission’s democratic legitimacy, independence and political role, by linking the voters’ choice in the elections to the European Parliament more directly to the election of the Commission’s President;
Amendment 27 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Urges the next Convention to rethink the way in which the Commission’ and its President isare elected in order to reinforce the Commission’'s democratic legitimacy, including the possibility of its direct election;
Amendment 34 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Expects candidates for President of the Commission to play a significant role in the campaign for the European elections, by distributing and promoting in all Member States their political programme of their European political partyin all Member States;
Amendment 35 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates its invitation to the European Council to clarify, in a timely manner and benews its call on the European Council to agree with the Parliament the arrangements fore the elections, how it intends to honour the Europeans citizens’ choice in the appointment ofconsultations which will precede the nomination of the candidate for the Presidentcy of the Commission, in the framework of consultations to be conducted between Parliament and the European Council underas foreseen in Declaration 11 annexed to the Treaty of Lisbon;
Amendment 40 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Requests that some Members of the next Commission are chosen from among newly-elected Members of the European Parliament; invites the governments of the Member States to duly consider the votes of their fellow citizens when they propose personalities for appointment as members of the European Commission;
Amendment 49 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the opinion that the elected President-elect of the Commission should act more autonomously in the process of selecting the other Members of the Commission; calls upon the governments of the Member States to each propose a list of at least three candidates for the office of European Commissioner, allowing the elected President of the Commission- elect to choose one of the candidates from that list; urges the newly elected President of the CommissionPresident-elect to insist with the governments of the Member States that the list of candidates for the office of Commissioner must enable him/her to ensure the gender- balanced composition of the college, and allow him/her to reject any proposed candidate that fails to demonstrate general competence, European Ccommissiontment or indubitable independence;
Amendment 52 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes, the view, further to the political understanding reached at the meeting of the European Council on 11 and 12 December 2013 and following the decision of the European Council on 22 May 2013 concerning the number of Members of the European Commission, that additional measures should be envisaged for the more effective functioning of the Commission, including the appointment of Commissioners without portfolio, without prejudice to the right to appoint one Commissioner per Member State;
Amendment 54 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 61 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Calls on the next Convention to revisit the question of the size of the Commission;
Amendment 67 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers that, in a future revision of the Treaties, the majority currently required under Article 234 TFEU for a motion of censure against the Commission should be simplifilowered so as to require only a majority of the component Members of the European Parliament;
Amendment 68 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Considers that notwithstanding the collective responsibility of the college for the actions of the Commission, individual Commissioners may be held accountable for the actions of their Directorates- General;
Amendment 72 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that the challenge of transparency is ever-present and common to all institutions, includingespecially in first-reading agreements; notes that Parliament has tried to respond to this challenge by adopting new Rules 70 and 70a of its Rules of Procedure;
Amendment 74 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 77 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Requests that, at the next revision of the Treaties, Parliament’s right of legislative initiative be fully recognised by making it mandatory forCalls on the next Convention to give to the Parliament and Council the right to initiate legislation in the case that the Commission decides not to follow up al formal requests for a legislative proposals submitted by Parliament under Article 225 TFEU;
Amendment 80 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 104 #
2013/2130(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Stresses that, under Article 17 (1) TEU, the Commission is to take initiatives with a view to achieving interinstitutional agreements on the Union’s annual and multiannual programming; draws attention to the need to involve not only the Parliament andbut also the Council in the preparation of the Commission’s annual work programme and stresses the importance of ensuring realistic and reliable programming that can be effectively implemented and provide the basis for inter-institutional planning;
Amendment 1 #
2013/2119(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Expresses its concern about the steady increase in late transposition infringements by Member States given that 763 late transposition cases were open at the end of 2011, which represented a 60 % increase on the same figure for the previous year;
Amendment 2 #
2013/2119(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3a (new)
Paragraph 3a (new)
3a) Notes that the Commission referred the first late transposition infringement to the Court with a request for financial sanctions under Article 260(3) TFEU in late 2011;
Amendment 4 #
2013/2119(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that the petition constitutes the proper instrument to be used by citizens, civil society organisations and companies when reporting instances of non-compliancecitizens, civil society organisations and companies can submit complaints to Commission concerning failure to comply with EU law by different levels of Member State authorities; calls on the Commission to safeguard the transparency of ongoing infringement procedures by informing citizens in a timely and appropriate manner of the action taken in response to their request;
Amendment 13 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that reassessing and strengthening Europe's role in the world constitutes one of the major challenges of the 21st century and that the time has come for the Member States of the Union to decide whether the EU should itself be a relevant global actor and security provider with strategic autonomy, notwithstanding the fact that 22 Member States are also members of NATO with which closer collaboration is required on a systematic basis; considers that a change of mindset is required in order to anchor a European approach to security and defence;
Amendment 16 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that reassessing and strengthening Europe’s role in the world constitutes one of the major challenges of the 21st century and that the time has come for the Member States of the Union to decide whether the EU should be a relevant global actor and security provider with real strategic autonomy; considers that a change of mindset is required in order to anchor a European approach to security and defence;
Amendment 21 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes, therefore, the European Council decision to hold a discussion dedicated to security and defence at the December 2013 Summit; considers that this provides a timely opportunity to underline at the highest political level and to communicate to the public in Europe that security and defence issues mattstill matter, and that the European dimension is more relevant than ever; strongly believes that the EU needs to be able to provide security for its citizens, to assume its share of responsibility for world peace and to play an effective role in preventing and managing regional crises in its neighbourhood, contributing to their resolution and protecting itself against the negative effects of these crises;
Amendment 22 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes, therefore, the European Council decision to hold a discussion dedicated to security and defence at the December 2013 Summit and hopes that such discussions will continue on a regular basis; considers that this has to provides a timelyn opportunity to underline at the highest political level and to communicate to the public in Europe that security and defence issues matter; strongly believes that the EU needs to be able to provide security for its citizens, to assume its share of responsibility for world peace and to play an effective role in preventing and managing regional crises in its neighbourhood in the broad sense, contributing to their resolution and protecting itself against the negative effects of these crises;
Amendment 43 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Repeats its call for a European White Paper on defence and suggests that the European Council consider this option; urges the EU Member States, furthermore, to give serious consideration to the European dimension in their national security and defence strategies and White Papers, and for the HR/VP to develop a common template for the shaping of concurrent national reviews;
Amendment 66 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Highlights the fact that successful military operations require a clear command and control function; reiterates therefore its call for the establishment in due course of a permanent military operational headquarters; notes with regret the lack of progress on this issue and the strong resistance by some Member States; stresses further that an effective CSDP requires adequate early warning and intelligence support; considers, therefore, that these headquarters should include cells for intelligence gathering and for early warning/situational awareness;
Amendment 77 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Deplores the factWonders why thate EU bBattlegroups have never yet been deployed in EU military operations; stresses nonetheless that they constitute an important tool for timely force generation and rapid reaction; welcomes the decision to address this issue during the December Summit; is convinced that the EU should dispose of high- readiness standing battle forces, with land, air, naval and special forces components and a high level of ambition; favours a more flexible and targeted approach to enhance the response and adaptability to different crisis situations, and to improve modularity in order to close gaps during the initial phases of the launch of CSDP operations without, however, compromising the operational capacity of the battlegroup as a whole;
Amendment 110 #
2013/2105(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Takes the view that the EU needs to be able to act autonomously when appropriate and necessary, particularly in its own neighbourhood, but always in line with the provisions of the UN Charter and ensuring full respect for international humanitarian law;
Amendment 5 #
2013/2083(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 116 – paragraph 1
Rule 116 – paragraph 1
1. Question Ttime with the Commission shall be held at each part-session at times decided by Parliament on a proposal from the Conference of Presidentson a specific horizontal theme to be decided by the Conference of Presidents one month in advance of the part-session.
Amendment 6 #
2013/2083(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 116 – paragraph 2
Rule 116 – paragraph 2
2. No Member may put more than one question to the Commission at any givenThe Commissioners invited to participate by the Conference of Presidents shall have a portfolio related to the specific horizontal theme on which questions are to be put to them. Their number shall in general be limited to two per part-session.
Amendment 7 #
2013/2083(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 116 – paragraph 3
Rule 116 – paragraph 3
3. Questions shall be submitted in writing to the President, who shall rule on their admissibility Members who put a question to one of the Commissioners in accordance with guidelines laid down in an annex to these Rules of Procedure16a shall be chosen by means of a ballot system in the following way: – a ballot box shall be placed on the presidency podium 30 minutes before the start of Question Time; – Members wishing to put a question may submit no more thand on the order in which they are to be taken. The questioner shall be notified immediately of this decisione ballot; – the President opens Question Time and closes the ballot box; – the President draws one ballot at a time and calls on the chosen Member to put his or her question to the competent Commissioner. The Member may follow up the reply with a supplementary question. _______________ 16a See Annex II.
Amendment 8 #
2013/2083(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 116 – paragraph 5
Rule 116 – paragraph 5
5. In accordance with guidelines established by the Conference of Presidents, specific question hours may be held with the Council, with the President of the European Council, with the President of the Commission, with the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and with the President of the Eurogroup.
Amendment 9 #
2013/2083(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 117 – paragraph 1
Rule 117 – paragraph 1
1. Any Member may put questions for written answer to the President of the European Council, the Council, the Commission or the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in accordance with guidelinescriteria laid down in an annex to these Rules of Procedure18. The content of questions shall be the sole responsibility of their authors. __________ 18 See Annex III. See Annex III.
Amendment 15 #
2013/2083(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 117 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Rule 117 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Other questions (non-priority questions) shall be answered within six weeks of being forwarded to the addressees. Each Member may table up to six non-priority questions per month.
Amendment 18 #
2013/2083(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 118 – paragraph 1
Rule 118 – paragraph 1
1. Any Member may put questionsup to six questions per month for written answer to the European Central Bank in accordance with guidelines laid down in an annex to these Rules of Procedure19. ___________ 19 See Annex III.
Amendment 21 #
2013/2083(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex II – section A – paragraph 1
Annex II – section A – paragraph 1
Amendment 22 #
2013/2083(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex II – section A – paragraph 3
Annex II – section A – paragraph 3
3. A question shall be inadmissible if an identical or similar question has been put down and answered during the preceding three months, or to the extent that it merely seeks information on the follow-up to a specific resolution of Parliament of a kind which the Commission has already provided in a written follow-up communication, unless there are new developments or the author is seeking further information. In the first case a copy of the question and the answer shall be given to the author.
Amendment 23 #
2013/2083(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex II – section A – paragraph 4
Annex II – section A – paragraph 4
4. Each Member may follow up the reply with a supplementary question to any question and may put in all two supplementary questions.
Amendment 24 #
2013/2083(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex II – section A – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Annex II – section A – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
The President shall rule on the admissibility of supplementary questions and shall limit their number so that each Member who has put down a question may receive an answer to it.
Amendment 25 #
2013/2083(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex II – section A – paragraph 7 a (new) with new sub-heading
Annex II – section A – paragraph 7 a (new) with new sub-heading
Speaking time 7a. A Member shall be given one minute in which to formulate the question and the Commissioner two minutes in which to reply. When a Member chooses to follow up the reply with a supplementary question the Member will be given 30 seconds in which to put that supplementary question. The Commissioner will then be given two minutes in which to give a supplementary reply.
Amendment 26 #
2013/2083(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex II – section A – paragraphs 8 to 14
Annex II – section A – paragraphs 8 to 14
Amendment 27 #
2013/2083(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex II – section B
Annex II – section B
Amendment 28 #
2013/2083(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex III – title
Annex III – title
Amendment 31 #
2013/2083(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex III – paragraph 1 – indent 4
Annex III – paragraph 1 – indent 4
Amendment 35 #
2013/2083(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex III – paragraph 2
Annex III – paragraph 2
2. If a question does not comply with these guidelinescriteria, the Secretariat shall provide the author with advice on how the question may be drafted in order to be admissible.
Amendment 38 #
2013/2083(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex III – paragraph 4
Annex III – paragraph 4
4. If a question seeks factual or statistical information that is already available to Parliament's library, the latterPresident shall inform the Member, who may withdraw the question.
Amendment 1 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social and Committee of the Regions - Towards a more competitive and efficient defence and security sector[1], [1] COM(2013) 542 final, 24.7.2013
Amendment 3 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 b (new)
Citation 7 b (new)
- having regard to the Conclusions of the Inter-parliamentary Conference for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the Common Security and Defence Policy, Vilnius, 4-6 September 2013,
Amendment 5 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that the first quarter of the twenty-first century is characterised by a period of prolonged change that is transforming the global order; stresses that this demands a fresh approach to shaping a new multi-polar world order that is inclusive and underpinned by the rule of law and pluralist democracy as well as universal values, including human rights; notes that many obstacles lay ahead, not least in engaging with emerging powers in reforming the multilateral system, re- balancing the fragile regional distribution of power and addressing multiple threats from nations, non-state actors and fragile states and regions;
Amendment 24 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. States that only by acting jointly or in unity do we have the strength to pursue our interests and defend our values in this world, and that the Member States must therefore – more than in the past – demonstrate their preparedness and political will for collective, fast and effective action; affirms thatreminds the Member States that they must fulfil their contractual duty of loyalty towards the CFSP in both action and spirit, which is enshrined in the Treaty of Lisbon8 ;
Amendment 74 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 – point 3
Paragraph 21 – point 3
· setting out a plan for making progress on important innovations of the Lisbon Treaty, in particular, first, the assignment of special tasks and missions to a cluster of capable and willing EU states as a step in building the core group of permanent structured cooperation oin defence and, second, the granting of an enhanced role and more resources for the European Defence Agency;
Amendment 77 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 – point 4
Paragraph 21 – point 4
· addressing acute problems in CSDP decision-making that result in incomprehensible delays between the taking of political decisions to launch a mission and the actual deployment of that mission on the ground, (Libya and Mali being the most recent in a long line of examples), involving a reassessment of the purpose and capability of the EU Battlegroups;
Amendment 82 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes, therefore, the initiative of holding a European Council Summit in December 2013 dedicated ton the future of European defence, as an opportunity to review the EU's strategic goals and security interests, concepts that should be further developed in a White Book on Europesecurity and defence policy; calls for this meeting to deliver a clear roadmap towards the progressive framing of a common defence strategy involving, in the first instance, the development of a common template for concurrent national security and defence reviews; stresses the need to guarantee military security at a time of cuts to defence budgets; urges the European Council to endorse the Commission's communication on security and defence (July 2013);
Amendment 92 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Takes the view that the EU and the USA need to cooperate much more closely with regard to the eventual peaceful resolution of crises such as those in Iran and the Middle Eastthe Middle East conflicts, and that the possibility of military action must only be determined, after intensive diplomatic activity and parliamentary debate, within the context of an agreed comprehensive political strategy for the long-term stability and security of the whole region;
Amendment 116 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 8 a (new)
Subheading 8 a (new)
- Turkey (It is proposed to create a separate sub- heading for Turkey which neither legally nor geographicaly speaking should be included in the general section on Southern Neighbourhood and the Middle East. The new Turkey section comprising paragraph 34.a, 34.b and 34.c should appear in between the section on Russia and the section on China)
Amendment 117 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Reiterates its support for the Union's policy of critical engagement with Russia; considers Russia to be an important strategic partner and neighbour; welcomesneighbour and would welcome much closer cooperation with Russia on important international issues, for instanceespecially with regard to the Middle East and Iran;
Amendment 121 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Deplores, nevertheless, the fact that Russia usesUrges greater diplomatic and political effort by the EU and USA to dissuade Russia from systematically using its veto in the UN Security Council to undermine the efforts of the international community's ability to react in response to situations such as the humanitarian tragedy and spiralling violence in Syriaeffectively and promptly to humanitarian crises, the phenomenon of failed states and the rise of non-state terrorism;
Amendment 142 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34 a. Stresses the strategic importance of the EU's dialogue and cooperation with Turkey on stability, democracy and security, with particular reference to the wider Middle East; points out that Turkey is not only a NATO ally but also a candidate to join the European Union if and when the accession criteria can be fulfilled and a decision about full membership meets with democratic approval;
Amendment 143 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 b (new)
Paragraph 34 b (new)
34 b. Notes that Turkey has strongly and repeatedly condemned the Syrian regime's violence against civilians and is providing vital humanitarian assistance to Syrians fleeing violence across the border;
Amendment 144 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 c (new)
Paragraph 34 c (new)
34 c. Stresses that Turkey's growing international standing should also be based on its commitment at home to fundamental rights, a secular state, pluralist democracy and the rule of law;
Amendment 162 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Emphasises that EU membership provides stability in the swiftly changing international environment, and that belonging to the European Union continues to offer the perspective of socio-economic and democratic development; takes the view that enlargement is in the EU'remains an important tool of EU foreign policy in its long-term strategic interest, which cannot necessarily be measured in terms of short- term balance sheets and, but that enlargement policy needs to take into account the EU's own integration capacity as well as the genuine commitment of those countries on the path to EU accession, notably in the Western Balkans, to take up their responsibilities and address outstanding concerns;
Amendment 168 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Notes that the European Neighbourhood Policy is in crisisdifficulty, given the developments in numerous countries; believes, therefore, that, for reasons of solidarity and on account of ourits own interest in peaceful and free development, the EU must strongly focus its instruments, inter alia by strengthening multilateral approaches in the region; stresses that the EU needs to give greater priority to the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP);
Amendment 176 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 a (new)
Paragraph 41 a (new)
41 a. Emphasises that the modernisation of the whole European neighbourhood rests on the gradual development of liberal democracy in which those elected democratically also govern democratically according to constitutional principles, respecting opposition, dissent and non- conformism;
Amendment 187 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Considers it regrettable, nevertheless, that the overall situation with regard to democratic standards and respect for human rights in most of the Eastern Partnership countries has scarcely progressed, if not deteriorated; stresses, furthermore, that all the frozen conflicts must be resolved and that the EU should equip itself to play a more active role in this respectcalls for the European Union to play a more active and sustained role in the search for political solutions to the several frozen conflicts in the Eastern neighbourhood; reiterates its view that the development of relations should be conditional on a meaningful commitment to democracy and the rule of law;
Amendment 218 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
Amendment 228 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Expresses its deep concern about the situation in Egypt and the excessive violence by all parties, including both state security forces and opposition forces; stresses that the EU should not take sides and welcomes the EU foreign ministers' decision of 21 August 2013 to suspend all export licences for equipment which could be used for internal repression; urges the military, the liberals and the Muslim Brotherhood to resolve their differences through peaceful dialogue and calls for an inclusive political agreement and for power to be transferred to democratically elected leaders as soon as possible;
Amendment 236 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
50. Considers regrettable the lifting of the EU's arms embargo on Syria, as it is a dangerous step towards the re- nationalisation of EU foreign policy; condemns the tragic and ongoing bloodshed in Syria, which has already had a devastating humanitarian impact, including on neighbouring countries, in particular Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey; calls for the immediate and full investigation by the UN of the horrific chemical weapons attack and for a united international response; underlines the urgency of convening the Geneva II talks in order to initiate a political solution and bring an end to the deadly spiral of violenceStresses that the grave situation in Syria demands a high level of coherence and solidarity among the member states of the European Union, working in cooperation with NATO; calls, therefore, on the EU to intensify diplomatic efforts, to pool military intelligence, to analyse deeply the political consequences of any military action as well as the precise nature of military intervention, its targets and duration, before deciding which measures the EU and its member states should adopt to react to the Syrian crisis, notably to the use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime; urges that EU diplomacy should be focussed on all the relevant regional actors, especially Russia, Iran, Israel and Turkey, and that its aim should be to devise options for a durable political settlement of the Syrian conflict based on pluralist democracy and the rule of law;
Amendment 256 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52 a (new)
Paragraph 52 a (new)
52 a. Questions, therefore, the record, continuing purpose and cost of the Union for the Mediterranean;
Amendment 321 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 76
Paragraph 76
76. Welcomes the commitments made by the EU and NATO to strengthen their strategic partnership; notes that the current global and European economic crisis has spurred efforts to seek more cost-effective operational capabilities in both the EU and NATO, which are urgently needed; calls for an urgent political solution to the blockage on cooperation under the Berlin Plus arrangements, which are holding back the prospects for the two organisations to cooperate more effectively;
Amendment 336 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 76 a (new)
Paragraph 76 a (new)
Amendment 1 #
2013/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that, while the economic and financial crises call for better coordination of policies in a range of domains, it is also essential to maintain a clear understanding of the division of competences in the European Union system of multi-level governance, and to take decisions at the most appropriate level and as close as possible to the citizens;
Amendment 5 #
2013/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates that the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, which are enshrined in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union and Protocol No 2, are of a general and fundamental nature, binding the institutions in their entire activity with the sole exception that the principle of subsidiarity does not apply in those rare areas which fall within the exclusive competence of the Union;
Amendment 9 #
2013/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Notes that Protocol 2 provides national parliaments with the formal opportunity to advise the EU legislature about whether a new draft law meets the test of subsidiarity whereby its objectives can by reason of their scale or effects be better achieved at Union rather than at the level of the member states;
Amendment 11 #
2013/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the fact that the Member States’ parliaments are showing an ever greater interest in the proper application of these principles by the institutions of the Union. This is illustrated by the fact that in 2011 the European Parliament received 77 reasoned opinions claiming that a draft legislative act did not comply with the principle of subsidiarity, and 523 other contributions criticising inter alia non- respect of the principle of proportionalityon the merit of a draft law, whereas the respective figures for 2010 were 41 and 299;
Amendment 16 #
2013/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 20 #
2013/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 22 #
2013/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 25 #
2013/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. RegretObserves that the Commission received only a small number of parliamentary questions (32 out of more than 12 000) in 2011 on issues relating to compliance with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, and encourages its Members to make more use of this tool of parliamentary scrutiny;
Amendment 28 #
2013/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the fact that in 2011 the Commission received 64 reasoned opinions within the meaning of Protocol No 2 on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, which represents a considerable increase in comparison to 2010; draws attention however to the factNotes, however, that no Commission proposal received a sufficient number of reasoned opinions to trigger the ‘yellow or orange card procedures’ under the Protocol; (Move to Paragraph 3a (new))
Amendment 39 #
2013/2077(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Points out that there is growing concern in some Member States such as the United Kingdom and the Netherlands about the European Union institutions interfering in too many domestic issuesabout the intrusiveness of EU law into issues that, for reason of their proportion, might best be left to Member States; commends, therefore, President Barroso's statement in his State of the Union speech that the EU needs to be 'big on big things and smaller on smaller things'.
Amendment 104 #
2013/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y
Paragraph 1 – point y
(y) to promote interaction on global issues between governments and parliaments; to strengthen global governance and allow forintroduce greater public and parliamentary participation in the activities of the UN with the aim of establishing a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly (UNPA);
Amendment 5 #
2013/2017(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the need for a specific budget linecoherent budgetary approach for the elections; calls for the campaign to inform citizens about their electoral rights, drawing attention to the impact of EUthe Union on citizens' daily life; stresses the need to make this communication in all languages of the Union;
Amendment 15 #
2013/2017(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Acknowledges the role of the European political parties for European democracy and condemns as undemocratic any attempt to discriminate economically between such parties;
Amendment 20 #
2013/2017(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the administrative costs within the EUnion in times of austerity need to reflect the reality that European citizens live under; approves, therefore, the suggestions of lowering the expenditure on payments for EU staff as proposed by the Council.
Amendment 776 #
2013/0309(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – point 3 a (new)
Article 37 – point 3 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 531/2012
Article 6a
Article 6a
(3a) Article 37 point 4 (new) the following article is inserted: Article 6a Abolition of retail roaming charges With effect from 1 July 2015, roaming providers shall not levy any surcharge in comparison to the charges for mobile communications services at domestic level on roaming customers for any regulated roaming call made or received, for any regulated roaming SMS message sent, for any roaming MMS message sent or for any regulated data roaming services used- or any general charge to enable the terminal equipment or service to be used abroad.
Amendment 66 #
2013/0253(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 7
Article 41 – paragraph 7
7. Upon request, the Executive Director shall hold confidential oral discussions behind closed doors with the Chair and Deputy-ChaiCoordinators of the competent committee of the European Parliament where such discussions are required for the exercise of the European Parliament's powers under the Treaty. An agreement shall be concluded between the European Parliament and the Board on the detailed modalities of organising such discussions, with a view to ensuring full confidentiality in accordance with the confidentiality obligations imposed on the ECB as a competent authority under relevant Union law.
Amendment 67 #
2013/0253(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 42 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Board shall forward its annual report to the national parliaments of the participating states. National parliaments may deliver to the Board reasoned opinions on the annual report.
Amendment 68 #
2013/0253(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 51 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 51 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 70 #
2013/0253(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 5
Article 52 – paragraph 5
5. After hearing the Board, in its plenary session, the Commission shall propose a list of candidates to the Council for the appointment of the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director. The Council shall appoint the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director after hearingobtaining the consent of the European Parliament.
Amendment 73 #
2013/0253(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 8
Article 52 – paragraph 8
8. If the Executive Director or the Deputy Executive Director no longer fulfil the conditions required for the performance of their duties or have been guilty of serious misconduct, the Council may, on a proposal from the Commission and after hearingobtaining the consent of the European Parliament, remove the Executive Director or the Deputy Executive Director from office.
Amendment 74 #
2013/0253(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 2
Article 53 – paragraph 2
Amendment 75 #
2013/0253(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 69 a (new)
Article 69 a (new)
Article 69a Fiscal backstop Within five years of the entry into force of this Regulation, a common Union loan facility shall be created to confer on the European Stability Mechanism the function of fiscal backstop for the Fund. This measure shall be considered as part of the review procedure of the Single Resolution Mechanism provided for in Article 83.
Amendment 73 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Commends the Commission and Turkey for the implementation of the positive agenda, which proves how, in a context of mutual engagement and clear objectives, Turkey and the EU could advance their dialogue, achieve common understanding and produce positive change and needed reforms; believes that a renewed mutual engagement in the context of the negotiation process is needed to maintain a constructive relationship; stresses the importance of creating the conditions for a constructive dialogue and the foundations for a common understanding;
Amendment 89 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses Turkey's strategic role, politically and geographically, for the foreign policy of the EU and its neighbourhood policy; recognises Turkey's role as an important regional player and calls on the EU and Turkey to further reinforce their existing political dialogue on foreign policy choices and objectives; regrets that the alignment of Turkey with CFSP declarations continued to be low in 2012; encourages Turkey to develop its foreign policy in the framework of dialogue and coordination with the EUrequires Turkey, in particular, to align itself closely with the common foreign and security stance of the European Union against Islamist fundamentalism; encourages Turkey to develop its foreign policy in the framework of dialogue and coordination with the EU; to that end proposes that Turkey is invited to participate in the European Council meeting in December 2013 which is to be devoted to common foreign, security and defence policy;
Amendment 115 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. CommendsNotes the commitment of the Constitution Conciliation Committee for its commitment totowards the drafting of a new Constitution and for the inclusive process of consultation of civil society, which reflected the diversity of Turkish society; encourages the Committee to continue its workis concerned, nevertheless, at the apparent lack of progress made by the Committee so far; encourages the Committee to review its working methods with the aim of reaching genuine consensus based on compromise, and to tackle in a collegial way, and in line with the values of the EU, key issues such as (i) the separation of power and an adequate system of checks and balances, (ii) relations between the State, society and religion, (iii) an inclusive system of governance securing the basic rights of all citizens and (iv) an inclusive concept of citizenship;
Amendment 127 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Reaffirms the fundamental role of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TGNA) as the centre of Turkey's democratic system and stresses the importance of support and commitment amongst all political parties for the reform process, in particular a valuable legal framework protecting and enhancing fundamental rights for all communities, and lowering the threshold for new political parties; commends the work of the Human Rights Inquiry Committee and asks for a more central role of the EU Harmonisation Committee to promote the alignment of new legislation with the acquis or with European standards during the legislative process;
Amendment 160 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that freedom of expression and media pluralism and digital freedoms are core European values and that a truly democratic society requires true freedom of expression, including the right of dissent; underlines the importance of abolishing legislation providing for disproportionately high fines on the media, leading in some cases to their closure or to self-censorship, and the urgent need to reform the internet law;
Amendment 225 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16a (new)
Paragraph 16a (new)
16a. Notes the increasing difficulties in buying alcoholic drinks; calls on the public authorities to actively defend secular lifestyles throughout the country;
Amendment 268 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates the need to strengthen cohesion among Turkish regions and between rural and urban areas to open opportunities for the population at large and promote economic and social inclusion; highlights the particular role of education and the need to tackle persistent and substantial regional disparities in the quality of education and enrolment rates; calls for steps conducive to the opening ofto be taken to open Chapter 22 on Regional Policy, and hopes that the impending visit of President Hollande to Turkey will provide the occasion for progress in this regard;
Amendment 395 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Supports Turkey's commitment to democratic forces in Syria and the provision of humanitarian assistance to Syrians who fled the country; asks the Commission, the Member States and the international community to support Turkey's efforts to cope with the growing humanitarian dimension of the Syrian crisis; underlines the importance of a common understanding between the EU and Turkey on how to deliver the available humanitarian assistance to the displaced Syrians currently on Turkish territory or waiting at its borders; underlines that beyond humanitarian assistance the EU and Turkey should actively seek to develop a joint strategic vision to achieve reinforced leverage to end the crisis in Syria;
Amendment 14 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the EU is called upon in the Treaty to work on the progressive framing of a common Union defence policy, which could lead to a common defence; further recalls the Member States' obligations under the mutual defence clauseto develop mutual political solidarity and to come to the aid and assistance of a Member State being the victim of an armed attack;
Amendment 29 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR) to present proposals, in view of the December 2013 European Council meeting, which will reflect the recommendations of this resolution, and will include options for advancing European cooperation in security and defence among the Member States willing to do so, based on the Treaty provisions on permanent structured cooperation, in case that no agreement on an ambitious agenda is possible among all Member S as well as its provisions which allow for the consignment of specific tasks and missions to a cluster of states;
Amendment 30 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Resolves to prepare, as part of its own agenda for the next constitutional Convention, proposals to strengthen the Treaties with respect to developing common security and defence policy;
Amendment 44 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines the need for a permanent military planning and conduct capability also with regard to the obligations resulting from the mutual defeaid and assistance clause and the solidarity clause, and stresses the necessity to ensure an adequate level of preparedness and rapidity of response should any of the two clauses be invoked; calls on the VP/HR to propose practical arrangements for the mutual defence clause to define response at EU level;
Amendment 45 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Enhancing the EU battle-groups: the Union's rapid reaction and stabilisation instrument
Amendment 48 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recognises the contribution of the EU battle-groups to the transformation of Member States' armed forces, driving military interoperability and promoting multinational cooperation; notes, however, that the concept has not yet proven its utility as a rapid reaction instrument in operations, and that without substantial modifications any agreement on deployment appears unlikely; considers that the situation in Mali is a missed opportunity for the first use of EU Battlegroups;
Amendment 51 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the VP/HR to prepare, in the evenmake proposals with the view to adjust thate ATHENA is not appropriately adjusted, proposals towards setting up a dedicated fund for battle-groups, if necessary through permanent structured cooperationmechanism to the specificities of the battle-groups; at the same time, urges the VP/HR to present a proposal on the setting up and financing of the start-up fund for preparatory activities for EU military operations, as required by the Treaty;
Amendment 59 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Invites the European Council to explore ways of streamlining the political decision- making process at EU level, and parliamentary procedures at national level, to make rapid reaction a reality; encourages reflection on possible modalities for delegating to the VP/HR certain decision-making powers regarding deployments of battle-groups for limited periods of time, provided that certain, clearly defined pre-conditions are met, such as a specific request from the United Nationsthe HR/VP to take the initiative to request to the Council to deploy the battle-groups for limited periods of time;
Amendment 90 #
Amendment 91 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42a. Urges much closer and regular collaboration at a political level between the HR/VP and the Secretary-General of NATO for the purpose of risk assessment, resource management, policy planning and execution of CSDP operations, both civilian and military;
Amendment 96 #
2012/2319(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Invites the Member States to take a qualitative step forward in European defence by strengthening the EU's military structures in line with this resolution; encourages the Member States willing to do so to proceed, if necessary, in accordance with Articles 42(6), 44 and 46 TEU on permanent structured cooperation; takes the view that should such forms of cooperation be launched, it should, above all, be based on the participating Member States' willingness to assume their responsibilities within the international community and to make the Union better equipped for crisis management operations;
Amendment 22 #
2012/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Undertakes to submit sufficiently far in advance of the beginning of the 2019-2024 parliamentary term a new durable and transparent proposal for a decision of the European Council, based on an arithmetical formula, with the aim of establishing a system which in future, before each election to the European Parliament, will allow, whenever necessary, a reallocation of the seats amongst the Member States in an objective manner, based on the principle of degressive proportionality as set forth in Article 1 of the decision, taking account of any increase in their number and demographic trends in their population as duly ascertained, and without excluding the possibility of reserving a number of seats to members elected on transnational lists;
Amendment 25 #
2012/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Believes that the question of seat apportionment in the European Parliament should only be resolved in conjunction with a review of the voting system in the Council on the understanding that the governance of the European Union is a hybrid compromise between the international law principle of the equality of states and the democratic principle of 'one man one vote'; determines to make proposals to this end at the next Convention to be summoned on the basis of Article 48(3) of the Treaty on European Union;
Amendment 36 #
2012/2309(INI)
Proposal for a Decision establishing the composition of the European Parliament
Article 1 – first indent
Article 1 – first indent
Amendment 53 #
2012/2309(INI)
Proposal for a Decision establishing the composition of the European Parliament
Article 3
Article 3
Pursuant to Article 1, the number of representatives in the European Parliament elected in each Member State is hereby set as follows, with effect from the beginning of the 2014-2019 parliamentary term: Belgium 21 Bulgaria 17 Czech Republic 21 Denmark 13 Germany 96 Estonia 6 Ireland 11 Greece 21 Spain 54 France 74 Croatia 11 Italy 73 Cyprus 6 Latvia 8 Lithuania 11 Luxembourg 6 Hungary 21 Malta 6 Netherlands 26 Austria 198 Poland 51 Portugal 21 Romania 32 Slovenia 8 Slovakia 13 Finland 13 Sweden 1920 United Kingdom 73
Amendment 63 #
2012/2309(INI)
Proposal for a Decision establishing the composition of the European Parliament
Article 4
Article 4
This Decision shall be revised sufficiently far in advance of the beginning of the 2019- 2024 parliamentary term with the aim of establishing a system which in future will make it possible, before each fresh election to the European Parliament, to reallocate the seats between the Member States in an objectiv fair, durable mannerd transparent way, based on the principle of degressive proportionality set forth in Article 1, taking account of any increase in their number and demographic trends in their population as duly ascertained.
Amendment 28 #
2012/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Article 232 TFEU allows Parliament to adopt its own rules of procedure and to determine the length of plenary sessions;
Amendment 41 #
2012/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 90 #
2012/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that Parliament should havegain the right to determine its own working arrangements, including the right to decideparticipate in the decision about where and when it holds its meetings;
Amendment 104 #
2012/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Commits itself, therefore, to initiate an ordinary treaty revision procedure underPursuant to Article 48(2) TEU, submits to the Council a proposal for the deletion of Protocol No 6 and for the amendment of Article 48341 TFEU with a view to propose the changes to Article 341 TFEU and to Protocol 6 necessary to allow Parliament to decide fully over its internal organisation, including the setting of its calendar and the location of its seat;, as follows: "1. The seat of the institutions, agencies and bodies of the Union shall be determined by the European Parliament and the Council, on a proposal of the Commission, acting in accordance with a special legislative procedure. 2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the European Parliament and the Council shall each decide the location of their own seat, after having obtained the consent of the other."
Amendment 109 #
2012/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 1 #
2012/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 2 #
2012/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 3 #
2012/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recalls that Parliament must be recognised as the appropriate European democratic forum to provide an overall evaluation at the end of the European Semester; believes that, as a sign of this recognition, representatives of the EU institutions and the economic bodies involved in the process should provide information to Members of the European Parliament when asked to do so;
Amendment 4 #
2012/2256(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 2 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to Article 42 TEU which gives the HR/VP powers to make proposals in the field of common security and defence policy, including the initiation of missions, using both national and Union resources,
Amendment 17 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the doubtriple-hatted role of the HR/VP is the most tangible manifestation of this search for greater coherence in the EU's external action;
Amendment 20 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the multiple roles entrusted by the Lisbon Treaty to the HR/VP calls for the creation of (a) political deputy/ies in order to ensure that (s)he is assisted in the accomplishment of her/his tasks;
Amendment 34 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
Amendment 42 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the experience of the past has clearly shownsuggested the need for establishing permanent operational Headquarters in Brussels for the conduct of CSDP missions;
Amendment 63 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital S a (new)
Recital S a (new)
S a. whereas this assessment should also address ways to improve the appearances before the Parliament and it's bodies of the HR/VP and EEAS officials, including the HOD and EUSRs and how the EEAS follows up the Parliament's resolutions;
Amendment 71 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. to provide support to the HR/VP in the accomplishment of his/her multiple duties by foreseeing the appointment of (a) political deputy/ies empowered to answer before Parliament and to act on behalf of the HR/VP in the international arena; to ensure that these deputies, given their political role, appear before the responsible committee of Parliament prior to their taking up duties; to consider, possibly, a more regular involvement of the Member States' foreign ministers for specific tasks and missions on behalf of the Union;
Amendment 78 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. to improve and strengthen the coordinating and initiating roles of the HR/VP, by ensuring that, in the next Commission, (s)he realises his/her full potential as Vice- President of the Commission and is entrusted by the Commission President with the chairing of the group of RELEX Commissioners, enlarged to together with other Commissioners when needed; in that regard,ose portfolios have an external dimension in order to develop further the practice of joint proposals and joint decisions;
Amendment 79 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. to improve and strengthen the coordinating role of the HR/VP, by ensuring that, in the next Commission, (s)he realises his/her full potential as Vice- President of the Commission and is entrusted with the chairing of the group of RELEX Commissioners, enlarged to other Commissioners when needed; in that regard, to develop further the practice of joint proposals and joint decisions; with a view to strengthen the political leadership of the HR/VP in his/her capacity of Chair of the Foreign Affairs Council;
Amendment 88 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. to safeguard, at the same time, the 'community' character of the neighbourhood policy, bearing in mind that Parliament rejects any intergovernmentalisation of CommunityUnion policies, given that the Commission is mainly responsible for negotiating international agreements for and on behalf of the Union;
Amendment 114 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. to implement the full potential of the Lisbon Treaty by pursuing a Comprehensive Approach that integrates diplomatic, economic, development, and – in the last resort and in full compliance with the UN Charter – military means behind common Union strategic policy guidelines in order to promote the security and prosperity of EU citizens and their neighbours; in this respect, to ensure that the EEAS has the capacity to forward proposals for implementing important innovations offered by the Lisbon Treaty, including onentrusting the implementation of certain tasks to groups of capable Member States and the development of Permanent Structured Cooperation;
Amendment 128 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. to ensure effective and integrated planning, and faster decision-making, for CSDP operations, by combining the relevant planning capacities from the Crisis Management and Planning Directorate (CMPD) and the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC); in addition, to create a permanent conduct structure bydevelop the case for establishing a permanent military Operational Headquarter, co-located with a Civilian Conduct Capability, in order to allow the effective implementation of military and civilian operations whilst safeguarding their respective chains of command;
Amendment 192 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. to ensure that the EEAS has the appropriate mix of skills for responding to conflict, in particular by developing skills in the area of mediation and dialogue;.
Amendment 193 #
Amendment 194 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38 a. Urges all stakeholders to prepare for a further review of the EEAS in the context of a future Convention called to revise the EU treaties, including a change of name to "Foreign Service";
Amendment 195 #
2012/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 b (new)
Paragraph 38 b (new)
38 b. Resolves to review, before the end of the current term, the way Parliament manages its business with regard to the EEAS in general and to the HR/VP in particular with a view to improving effective dialogue and democratic accountability;
Amendment 1 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
– having regard in particular to Article 42(7) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and to Article 222 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), and to Declaration 37,
Amendment 2 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
Amendment 4 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
- having regard to Articles 4 and 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty,
Amendment 14 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the Lisbon Treaty introduced Article 42(7) TEU (‘mutual defence clause’ or ‘mutual assistance clause’6 ) and Article 222 TFEU (‘solidarity clause’) to address such concerns, but the practical implementation of these articles still needs to be clarified, almost three years after the Treaty entered into force;
Amendment 18 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E – footnote 6
Recital E – footnote 6
6. Hereinafter referred to as ‘mutual defeassistance clause’; no name is included in the Treaty though. Cf. in particular the mutual defence commitment of Article V of the Modified Brussels Treaty, which its signatories consider covered by Article 42(7) TEU (Statement of the Presidency of the Permanent Council of the WEU of 31 March 2010).
Amendment 19 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas the twenty-one EU states which are also members of NATO may consult each other whenever their territorial integrity, political independence or security is threatened, and which are in any case committed to collective defence in the event of an armed attack;
Amendment 23 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Urges the Member States, the Commission and the Vice-President/High Representative to make full use of the potential of all relevant Treaty provisions, and in particular the mutual defeassistance clause and the solidarity clause, in order to provide Europeans with a strong insurance policy against serious security risks, based on increased cost-efficiency and a fair burden sharing and division of costs;
Amendment 29 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes the new strategic concept of NATO which, in addition to maintaining NATO's role as a wartime military alliance, aims to build NATO's capacity to act as a political and security community, working in partnership with the EU; observes the close similarities between NATO's goals and those laid down in Article 43 TEU (formerly the Petersberg Tasks); warns therefore against the costly duplication of effort and the wasting of resources between the two organisations, and urges much closer and regular political collaboration between the EU High Representative and the Secretary- General of NATO for the purposes of risk assessment, resource management, policy planning and execution of CSDP operations, both civil and military;
Amendment 31 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Urges the Council not to get entangled in ultimately futile arguments about territoriality but to emulate the approach of NATO which caters for the inevitable circumstances where action outside the North Atlantic area is sometimes required to promote the security interests of the allies;
Amendment 33 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out the wide array of instruments available to the Union and the Member States to face exceptional occurrences in a spirit of solidarity, such as the Civil Protection Mechanism, the Solidarity Fund, and the possibility to grant economic and financial support in cases of severe difficulties, as provided for in Article 122 TFEU; also recalls the commitment to develop mutual political solidarity in foreign and security policy in accordance with; recalls the utility of the legal bases of Article 122 TFEU for emergency funding of an economic type and of Article 24196 TFEU; stresses that the purpose of the mutual defence and solidarity clauses is not to replace any of th for measurese instruments, but to complement them in view of situations of extraordinary threat or damage, and in particular when response will require high-level political coordination and the involvement of the military the field of civil protection;
Amendment 37 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Recalls the commitment to systematically develop mutual political solidarity in foreign and security policy in accordance with Article 24 TEU; notes the possibilities provided by the Lisbon treaty for enhanced cooperation in CFSP, including the consignment of specific tasks and missions to clusters of states, as well as the concept of permanent structured cooperation in military matters; stresses that the purpose of the mutual assistance and solidarity clauses is not to replace any of these instruments, but to complement them in view of situations of extraordinary threat or damage, and in particular when response will require high-level political coordination and the involvement of the military;
Amendment 39 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls onUrges the Commission and the Vice- President/High Representative, in the context of their ongoing work on abefore the end of 2012, to make their joint proposal for a Council Decision defining the arrangements for the implementingation of the solidarity clause as required by the Treaty, to take due accountccording to the provisions of Article 222(3) TFEU; in the interest of coherence, calls for the Political and Security Committee and the Standing Committee on Internal Security to submit a joint opinion on the implementation of the psoliticaldarity clause and the operational dimensions of both clauses and to follow the recommendations of this resolutionmodalities of the mutual assistance clause, including liaison with NATO; notes that the Council will act by QMV in non-military aspects of mutual aid and assistance; underlines the necessity, in this context, of keeping Parliament fully informed;
Amendment 42 #
Amendment 43 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Reminds the Member States of their unequivocal obligation of aid and assistance by all the means in their power if a Member State is the victim of armed aggression on its territory; stresses that, while large-scale aggression against a Member State appears improbable in the foreseeable future, both traditional territorial defence and defence against new threats need to remain high on the agenda; recalls also that the Treaty stipulates that, for the EU countries that are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, NATO remains the foundation of their collective defence and the forum for its implementation, and that commitments and cooperation in the area of mutual defence must be consistent with commitments under NATOrecalls also that the large majority of EU states are members of NATO and that, accordingly, the Union's common security and defence policy must be compatible and consistent with commitments under NATO; takes good note of the specific character of the security and defence policies of those EU states which are not members of NATO, but observes nevertheless that the EU's mutual assistance clause will never be activated without having consulted NATO and sought its engagement;
Amendment 46 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out, at the same time, the equally important need to prepare for situations involving non-NATO EU Member States or EU Member State territories outside the North Atlantic area, and therefore not covered by the Washington Treaty, or situations where no agreement on collective action is reached within NATO which NATO chooses not to become involved;
Amendment 53 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises the importance of deterrence, and therefore the need for European countries to possess credible military capabilities; encourages Member States to step up their efforts on collaborative military capability development, notably through the complementary ‘"Pooling and Sharing’" and ‘"Smart Defence’" initiatives of the EU and NATO, which represent a critically important way ahead in times of restrained defence budgets; in this context, repeats its call for the work of the European Defence Agency to be more fully respected and exploited by national defence ministries;
Amendment 59 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates its call for systematic harmonisation of military requirements and a harmonised EU defence planning and acquisition process, matching up to the EU's level of ambition and coordinated with the NATO Defence Planning Process; taking into account the increased level of security guarantees provided by the mutual defeassistance clause, encourages the Member States to consider multinational cooperation on capability development and, where appropriate, specialisation as core principles of their defence planning;
Amendment 60 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 65 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Takes the view that, where collective action is taken to defend a Member State under attack, it should be possible to action under Article 42(7) TEU should best make use of existing EU crisis management structures where appropriate, and in particular, but that, in the possibility of activating an EU Operational Headquarters should be envisaged; stresses that a fully-fledgedlonger term, the establishment of a permanent EU Operational Headquarters is needed to ensure an adequate level of preparedness and rapidity of response, and reiterates its call on the Member States to establish such a permanent capacitys to be envisaged, building on the recently activated EU Operations Centre;
Amendment 92 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Highlights the need for political coordination in the Council in cases of severe crises; notes the review of the EU Emergency and Crisis Coordination Arrangements (CCA) and welcomes the agreement within the Council on the new CCA conceptual framework, making use of regular Council procedures, notably the COREPER, instead of ad hoc structures; stresses that responding at EU political level in a coherent, efficient and timely way to crises of such a scale and nature requires only one single set of arrangements; considers therefore that the new CCA should also support the solidarity clause;
Amendment 94 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
Amendment 98 #
2012/2223(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Recalls that the solidarity clause requires the European Council to regularly assess the threats facing the Union; insists that this assessment must be coordinated with NATO; takes the view that such assessments need to be maddone at least at two distinct levels: on a more long-term basis in the European Council, in a process which should also feed strategic thinking to be reflected in future updates of the European Security Strategy and the Internal Security Strategy, as well as through more frequent comprehensive overviews of current threats;
Amendment 36 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that, despite the continuing validity of its assertions and analyses, the European Security Strategy, which was drawn up in 2003 and finalised in 2008, is beginning to look outdated, since a strategic vision formed in 2003 is no longer sufficient to understandcater for today's world; calls therefore on the High Representative / Vice-President of the CEuropean Council to commission andfrom the Council rapidly to pHigh Representative / Vice-President a White Paper on the Security and Defence of the EU, which precisely defwould examines the EU's strategic interests and takes account of changing threats and the development of relations with our allies and partners, but also with emerging countries; stresses the importance of such a strategic framework to guide the external action of the Union European, channel the foreign policies of Memberin the light of the security capabilities of the EU states, the capacity of the EU institutions to act effectively in security policy, the EU's partnership with NATO and, in particular, the EU's relations with its neighbours; stresses the importance of conducting, with the assistance of the European Defence Agency and cooperation of NATO, a technical review of the military strengths and weaknesses of the EU states before embarking on another revision of the European Security Strates towards common goals and also guidegy; believes that the White Paper will form the basis of Europe's future strategic approach and will provide guidance on the medium and long-term strategic planning of the civilian and military capabilities to be developed and acquired within the context of the CSDP; urges that the White Paper be published in the course of 2013;
Amendment 54 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes, however, that the implementation of a comprehensive approach must not contribute to a marginalisation of the CSDP; emphasizes that the CSDP, through these operations, must remain the EU's preferred crisis management instrument, as it is the only one able to impart political credibility and visibility to the Union's actions, while allowing political control; considers that, in a context of crisis, the task of the other external action instruments is to support CSDP operations, subsequently, in the longer term, to take over when the situation on the ground so permits and the politicalsecurity urgency has passed;
Amendment 164 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 66
Paragraph 66
66. Stresses the relevance of the capability development plan drawn up by the EDA; calls on Member States to better integrate it in their national planning; and to be more willing to buy into EDA projects;
Amendment 177 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 76
Paragraph 76
76. Reiterates its call for the creation over the long term of an EU Operational Headquarters (OHQ) for operational planning and the conduct of military operations in the European External Action Service, if necessary through enhanced cooperation;
Amendment 185 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 81
Paragraph 81
81. Notes that the impasse linked to the dispute between Turkey and Cyprus has not prevented the two organizations from conducting, by appropriate channels, a polittechnical dialogue, from working together through ‘staff-to-staff’ contacts or from coordinating their activities; calls, nhowevertheless, for, for the EU to get actively involved in seeking a resolution tof this dispute in order to improve cooperation between the two organizationsfrozen conflict which seriously impairs the credibility of the European Union and impairs its proper cooperation with NATO;
Amendment 2 #
2012/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Where Parliament is asked to give its consent to a proposed act, it shall take aadopt its decision on the basis oftaking into account a recommendation from the committee responsible. The recommendation to approve or reject the act shall include citations, but shall not include recitals. It may include a short justification, which shall be the responsibility of the rapporteur and which shall not be put to the vote. Amendments tabled in committee shall be admissible only if they aim to reverse the recommendation as proposed by the rapporteur.
Amendment 6 #
2012/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Article 81 – paragraph 1a (new)
Article 81 – paragraph 1a (new)
1a. Without prejudice to its recommendation, the committee responsible may table a motion for a non- legislative resolution along with its recommendation.
Amendment 7 #
2012/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Article 81 – paragraph 1b (new)
Article 81 – paragraph 1b (new)
1b. The committee responsible shall deal with the request for consent without undue delay. If the committee responsible decides not to give a recommendation, or has not adopted a recommendation within four months after the request for consent has been referred to it, the Conference of Presidents may place the matter, without recommendation, on the agenda of a subsequent part-session for consideration.
Amendment 8 #
2012/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Parliament shall take a decisiondecide on the act requiring its consent under the Treaty on European Union or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union by means of a single vote on consent, irrespective of whether the recommendation from the committee responsible is to approve or reject the act, and no amendments may be tabled. The majority required for the adoption of the consent shall be the majority indicated in the article of the Treaty on European Union or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union that constitutes the legal basis for the proposed act or, where no majority is indicated therein, the majority of the votes cast. If the majority required is not obtained, the proposed act shall be deemed to have been rejected.
Amendment 18 #
2012/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 81 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The committee responsible shall deal with the request for consent without undue delay. If the committee responsible decides not to give a recommendation, or has not adopted a recommendation within one year after the request for consent has been referred to it, the Conference of Presidents may place the matter, without recommendation, on the agenda of a subsequent part-session for consideration.
Amendment 29 #
2012/2107(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Underlines that the financial assistance given under Council Regulation (EC) No 389/2006 should be complemented by the implementation of a separate Direct Trade Regulation, as pledged by the EU in 2004, in order to facilitate commercial and trade links on the island and with the rest of the European Union; recalls that the regulation should be implemented on the basis of Article 207 TFEU;
Amendment 1 #
2012/2092(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Believes that the European Parliament's own expenditure on the European elections should be targeted at the role of the social media in engaging citizens in debate about, and participation in, the campaign;
Amendment 4 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas differentiated integration takes two forms: 'multi-speed', in which states seek to achieve the same goals according to different timeframes, and 'multi-tier', in which states agree to differ in their goals;
Amendment 7 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas differentiation may be resorted to where common action at any given time is not possible or reachable;
Amendment 9 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas differentiation is embedded incompatible with the single institutional framework of the European Union;
Amendment 16 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the enhanced cooperation procedure allows, as a last resort, for the adoption of measures binding a subgroup of Member States after an authorisation granted by the Council by a qualified majority and within the field of the CFSP after an authorisation granted by unanimity;
Amendment 17 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas in the field of common foreign and security policy, clusters of states are enabled to tackle specific tasks or missions, and in the field of common security and defence policy, the establishment of a permanent core group of militarily capable states is envisaged;
Amendment 18 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N a (new)
Recital N a (new)
Na. whereas the UK has obtained numerous possibilities, under certain complicated conditions, to opt out of EU policies in the field of justice and home affairs;
Amendment 20 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital R
Recital R
R. whereas the TSCG treaty is a treaty under international law concluded by the Member States except for the United Kingdom and the Czech Republic, and whereas it callforesees in its Article 16 for the incorporation of its relevant provisions into EU law;
Amendment 30 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AB a (new)
Recital AB a (new)
ABa. whereas the financial crisis requires the deepening of fiscal integration within the eurozone according to a roadmap whose building blocks involve banking union, fiscal union and political union;
Amendment 32 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AC a (new)
Recital AC a (new)
ACa. whereas progress towards a full fiscal union in which the burden is shared among taxpayers necessitates the creation of a federal government, and these developments are certain to sharpen the distinction between current and prospective members of the eurozone, on the one hand, and states which choose not to participate in the euro, on the other;
Amendment 33 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AD
Recital AD
AD. whereas to be effective, legitimate and democratic the governance of the EMU should be based on the institutional and legal framework of the Union;
Amendment 34 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AF
Recital AF
AF. whereas the EMU is established by the Union, whose currency is the euro, and whose citizens are directly represented at Union level by the European Parliament;
Amendment 35 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AF a (new)
Recital AF a (new)
AFa. whereas not all states, despite their treaty obligations, seem truly committed to joining the euro, and whereas the UK has obtained a permanent opt-out from the euro;
Amendment 43 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates that to be effectively legitimate and democratic the governance of a genuine EMU must be placed within the institutional framework of the Union;
Amendment 51 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes that deepening fiscal and political integration will accentuate the division between, on the one hand, states whose currency is the euro and states genuinely committed to joining the euro ('pre-ins'), and, on the other hand, states which have no intention of joining the euro;
Amendment 66 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for a systematic use of Article 333(2) TFEU when establishing an enhanced cooperation within a field covered by a non-exclusive Union competence that refers to a special legislative procedure, and calls on the Council to adopt a decision by unanimous vote of the participating Member States stipulating that, for the purpose of the enhanced cooperation, it willthey intend to act under the ordinary legislative procedure;
Amendment 85 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that the internal rules of the European Parliament offer a sufficient margin of manoeuvre to organise specific forms of differentiation on the basis of political agreement within and among the political groups in order to provide for appropriate scrutiny of the EMU; understands that MEPs elected in states whose currency is the euro would wish to confer together on matters pertaining to the economic management of the eurozone; recalls, however, that, under the current Treaties, it remains open to every MEP regardless of the state of election to vote in plenary on any legal act of the Parliament;
Amendment 90 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Emphasises the pivotal role of the Commission in the EMU governance, as also confirmed by the Fiscal Compact and the ESM treaties, in guaranteeing the legal order of the EU treaties and in serving the common interest of the Union as a whole;
Amendment 117 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Calls for the establishment of a multi- tier budget by including a new own resources financed by contributions paid by Member States participating in the CCI under a modified Own Resources Decision and by assigning the revenue of thisese new own resource to the expenditure of the CCI, and calls for an amendment of the Own Resources Decisions or, if this is not possible, for the use of the revenue of the Financial Transaction Tax as other revenue in order to compensate such direct contributionss, which may include the Financial Transaction Tax, to the expenditure of the CCI;
Amendment 143 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Considers that any future treaty change should affirm differentiated integration in the form of multi-tier governance as a principle and a means of unity of the Union;
Amendment 149 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
50. Takes the view that a future treaty change may introduce a new tier of associate membership includvolving a partial integration into specific Union policy areas as a means to consolidate multi-tier governance by strengthening the European Neighbourhood Policy and up- grading the European Economic Area;
Amendment 162 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
Amendment 164 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
Paragraph 55
Amendment 225 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 68
Paragraph 68
68. Calls for the introduction of a special legislative procedure requiring four fifths of the votesinvolving qualified majority voting according to a high threshold in bothe Council and a majority of Parliament's component membersParliament for the adoption, under Article 312 TFEU for the adoption, of the regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework;
Amendment 227 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 69
Paragraph 69
69. Calls for the introduction of a special legislative procedure requiring four fifths of the votes in Council and a majority of Parliament's component membersinvolving qualified majority voting according to a high threshold in both Council and Parliament for the adoption, under Article 311(3) TFEU for the adoption, of the Own Resources Decision;
Amendment 239 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 71
Paragraph 71
71. Considers the inclusion ofalls for the Convention to allow for the possibility for the Union to budget for a deficit which shall not exceed a reference values specified in the Treaties;.
Amendment 257 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 76 a (new)
Paragraph 76 a (new)
76a. Calls for the Commission to come forward, before the end of the Parliament's mandate, with proposals along these lines for future treaty change aimed primarily at consolidating EMU and at providing a proper federal government for the new fiscal union;
Amendment 258 #
2012/2078(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 76 b (new)
Paragraph 76 b (new)
76b. Resolves to develop this agenda as one element of its contribution to the work of the European Parliament's delegation to the Convention which we expect to begin work in 2015;
Amendment 8 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU should develop its foreign policy objectives further and advance its values and interests worldwide with the overall aim of contributing to peace, security, solidarity, conflict prevention, the promotion of democracy, the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, gender equality, respect for international law, support for international institutions, effective multilateralism and mutual respect among nations, sustainable development, free and fair trade and the eradication of poverty;
Amendment 26 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas parliamentary scrutiny of EU foreignthe involvement of the European Parliament in EU common foreign and security policy is essential if European external action is to be understood and supported by EU citizens; whereas effective parliamentary scrutiny of the European External Action Service will enhances the its legitimacy of this action;
Amendment 52 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the role of political leadership expected of the HR/VP in ensuring the unity, consistency and effectiveness of action by the Union; calls on the HR/VP to use to the full and in a timely manner her powers to initiate, conduct and ensure compliance with the CFSP, involving Parliament's relevant bodies fully in that endeavour; welcomes the important lead role, on behalf of the international community, played under difficult circumstances by the HR/VP in the negotiations with Iran; calls for such leadership in enhancing the European Union's role in support of the Middle East Peace Process and in the Neighbourhood;
Amendment 65 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. WelcomeQuestions the commitment by the Member States in the Lisbon Treaty to playing their full role in the development and implementation of the Union's foreign policy; stresses the importance of the Member States‘' solidarity, during a time of economic constraints, on improving the effectiveness of the Union as a cohesive global actor; notes in particular the importance of the Member States’' making available civilian and military capabilities for the effective implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy;
Amendment 69 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the HR/VP to come forward with proposals to further encourage Member State cooperation under the CFSP, specifically by setting out a process that will lead to European Council conclusions on Permanent Structur, while strengthening systematic cooperation between all Member States in the conduct of foreign policy, to explore fully the possibilities provided by the Lisbon treaty for enhanced Ccooperation, in the area of security and defence and guidelines for more systematic use of coalitions of the willing, such as in the ‘core group’ concept for CSDP missions and operations, as a means of overcoming the limits of the ‘battlegroup’ cocluding the production of guidelines for the consignment of specific tasks and missions to a core group of EU states, and to start the process of developing Permanent Structured Cooperation in the area of security and defencept;
Amendment 89 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Continues to support the potential enlargement of the European Union to any European state which respects the Union's values and is committed to promoting them and which is willing and able to fulfil the accession criteria; believes that the Union would lose moral authority and political credibility worldwide were it to close its doors to its neighbours;
Amendment 125 #
Amendment 136 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Recalls that the Southern Neighbourhood is of vital importance to the European Union and urges that a better balance be struck between pursuing market-oriented, on the one hand, and human and social approaches on the other in the EU's response to the Arab Spring; finds scarcely credible the EU's promise of 'Money, Mobility and Markets'; calls, therefore, for a greater focus on employment, education, training and regional development in order to help alleviate the current social and economic crisis in these countries, and to provide the assistance needed to support the ongoing political reforms and social and economic development; underlines the importance of supporting institutional capacity-building, including for the parliaments of these countries, an independent judicial system, the strengthening of civil-society organisations and the formation of pluralist political parties within a secular system;
Amendment 154 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Points out that Turkey is bnoth only a candidate country andbut also an important strategic partner and NATO ally; calls, therefore, for the existing political dialogue with Turkey on foreign policy choices and objectives of mutual interest to be reinforced; stresses the importance of encouraging Turkey to pursue its foreign policy in a framework of dialogue and coordination with the European Union in order to create valuable synergies and reinforce the potential for a positive impact;
Amendment 158 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Recalls Turkey's ambition to inspire and assist democratic transitions and socio- economic reforms in the southern neighbourhood; notes that participation of Turkish institutions and non-governmental organisations in ENP instruments would generate unique synergy effects, especially in areas such as institution-building and socio-economic and civil society development; believes that practical cooperation in the context of the 'positive agenda' should be complemented with a structured dialogue between the EU and Turkey with a view to coordinating their respective neighbourhood policies; hopes that the conditions will improve for the opening of further chapters in the membership negotiations (e.g.in particular, resolution of the Cyprus problem including ratification and implementation of the Ankara Protocol); recognisealls that the lack of cooperation in migration policy is having a negative impact, especially on Greeceprogress is still needed urgently in the matter of visas, immigration and asylum;
Amendment 190 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36 a. Notes the importance of enhancing relations with Moldova in the light of recent positive changes within the country;
Amendment 205 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Considers Russia to have potential as an important strategic partner, but continues to have concerns regarding Russia's commitment to the rule of law, pluralist democracy and human rights should it transform its attitude to the rule of law, pluralist democracy and human rights in line with its responsibilities as a member of the Council of Europe; urges the Russian government to respond to the growing discontent expressed by many Russian citizens at the continuing corruption and oppression of the regime by returning to the path of liberal reform;
Amendment 214 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Believes that it is the sovereign right of countries in the region to choose, free from external interference, the security organisation/arrangements/framework which, in their view, brings greatest security to their citizensUrges Russia to respect the territorial and constitutional integrity of regional neighbours and to join the international consensus in the United Nations with respect to emerging democracy;
Amendment 256 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Notes that, given the increasing global and regional relevance of China, India and other emerging countries in Asia, both the United States of America and the EU may progressively shift their primary attention, political investment and resources to the Pacific; further notes that Asia should have a more important place on the foreign agenda of the European Union and EU Member States; calls therefore for greater coordination of the US and EU policies towards China, India and other emerging countries in Asia in order to avoid a decoupling of approaches to key policies the US and EU have common interests in developing closer trade and political relations with China, India and other emerging countries in Asia;
Amendment 262 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Believes that the USA as a NATO member is an important partner forwill continue to make a vital contribution to the collective security of Europethe West;
Amendment 344 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 64
Paragraph 64
64. Urges the Member States to meet their obligation to rapidly conclude the negotiations on the accession of the EU to the ECHR; underlines the importance of the monitoring procedures of the Council of Europe as a major contribution to assessing progress by neighbouring countries in achieving democratic reforms;
Amendment 370 #
Amendment 371 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 70 a (new)
Paragraph 70 a (new)
70 a. Believes that in its treatment of authoritarian regimes the EU should develop a more consistent policy with respect to the imposition and lifting of sanctions and restrictive measures;
Amendment 107 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ac a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point ac a (new)
(ac a) to recognize institutionalized democratic participation of citizens through elected representatives in the UN system as an important aspect to enhance the effectiveness and credibility of democracy promotion at the international and national levels;
Amendment 135 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point af
Paragraph 1 – point af
(af) to promote interaction on global issues between governments and parliaments and foster debate on the global role of parliaments; to strengthen the democratic nature, accoun and on the estability and transparency of global governance and allow for greater public and parliamentary participation in the activities of the UNshment of a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly (UNPA);
Amendment 136 #
2012/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point af a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point af a (new)
(af a) to advocate the establishment of a UNPA in order to strengthen the democratic nature, accountability and transparency of the UN system and global governance and allow for greater public and parliamentary participation in the activities of the UN;
Amendment 3 #
2012/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Treaty of Lisbon gave the European Council the status of a European institution, without changing its role. Article 15(1) of the Treaty on European Union states: ‘The European Council shall in order to 'provide the Union with the necessary impetus for its development and shall define the general political directions and priorities thereof'. It shall not exercise legislative functions’;
Amendment 7 #
2012/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas, however, under the pressure of the crisis, the European Council has considerably enhancaggrandised its role, increasing the number of extraordinary meetings and raising to European Council level matters normally dealt with at Council of Ministers level; whereas in this respect the European Council has breached the crucial Treaty injunction that it has no legislative functions; whereas the President of the European Council has been given an initiating role, most often exercised in liaison with his counterparts in other institutions, thereby de facto becoming the chief negotiator on behalf of the Member States on matters which, since the adoption of the Treaty of Lisbon, fall under co- decision; (third part of Recital C to be moved to a recital Cd (new))
Amendment 8 #
2012/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Ca (new)
Recital Ca (new)
Ca. whereas the temptation for the heads of state or government to resort to intergovernmental expedients jeopardises the 'Community method', in breach of the Treaties;
Amendment 10 #
2012/2034(INI)
Cb. whereas under the Treaty of Lisbon members of the European Council are accountable individually to their own national parliaments but accountable collectively only to themselves, and that the current President of the European Council denies he is accountable to the European Parliament; whereas these conditions evince a glaring democratic deficit;
Amendment 11 #
2012/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Cc (new)
Recital Cc (new)
Cc. whereas the role of the President of the European Commission as a member of the European Council gives rise to ambiguities, rendering him complicit in decisions which may contradict those of the college;
Amendment 12 #
2012/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, in agreement with Parliament’s authorities, and in particular through exchanges of letters, President Van Rompuy has sought to take account of information and transparency requirements as far as possible: he has personally met Parliament’s committee chairs, rapporteurs and sherpas to discuss a number of important topics; he has replied to written questions; he has provided regular reports on European Council meetings and had numerous contacts with group chairs;
Amendment 17 #
2012/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F Claudette Abela Baldacchino
Recital F Claudette Abela Baldacchino
F. whereas in all these cases, by definition the most important, the absence of formalised dialogue between Parliament and the European Council prevented Parliament from fully playing its role as co-legislator, as laid down in the treaties; whereas the official interlocutors of Parliament’s representatives have often not had the power to properly engage governments; whereas, although they remain theoretically responsible for preparing meetings of the European Council, it is increasingly apparent that the President-in-Office of the Council and the General Affairs Council1 appear to play only2 play no more than a marginal or formtechnical role; whereas although there is greater interest in thethe traditional introductory remarks by the President of the European Parliament at the opening of the meetings of the European Councils, their political impact remains limited; 1 See Article 16have only a limited political impact; (the last part of the Treaty on European Union. 2 See Article 16 of the Treaty on European Union.cital should be moved to the end of recital Fa (new))
Amendment 20 #
2012/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Fa (new)
Recital Fa (new)
Fa. whereas the European Parliament cannot summon the President of the European Council for a debate before meetings of the European Council; whereas Parliament does not organise itself well for the debates in which the President reports back after meetings of the European Council;
Amendment 21 #
2012/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas, for its part, Parliament has not always organised itself sufficiently to make known its positions ahead of European Councils for which the agenda was announced well in advanchowever, it is welcome that several heads of government of EU member states are seeking the tribune of the European Parliament for debates on the future of Europe;
Amendment 22 #
2012/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Ga (new)
Recital Ga (new)
Ga. whereas the operation of the Council of Ministers is a cause for serious concern, and that neither the European Council nor the rotating presidency seems able to bring to its work desirable standards of pace, strategy, consistency, coherence or transparency; whereas such deficiencies in the second chamber of the legislature impair the law making of the European Union;
Amendment 27 #
2012/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph - 1 (new)
Paragraph - 1 (new)
- 1. Calls on the next Convention to radically rethink the roles of the European Council and the Council of Ministers in the governance of the Union as established by the Treaty of Lisbon, including that of their respective presidencies, the interaction between them and their relations with the European Parliament and the European Commission;
Amendment 30 #
2012/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes, however, that in the light of the experience gained over these four years, there is a need to formalisimprove the working relations between the European Council and Parliament; considers that this could take the form of a joint statement or an exchange of letters;
Amendment 33 #
2012/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the conclusions of the European Council are negotiating instructions for the Council of Ministers; in no case do they constitute red lines which cannot be negotiated with Parliament; calls for a standard formula recalling the provisions of Article 15(1) of the Treaty on European Union to be included in the conclusions of the European Council;
Amendment 35 #
2012/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Proposes that the President of the European Council and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy be invitbe required to take part once a year in the debate on the state of the Union, together with the President of the Commission;
Amendment 36 #
2012/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that, unlike the President of the Commission, the President of the European Council is not accountable to Parliament, and that the organisation of debates in which he takes part should take this into account, while allowing Members other than the group chairs to talk to the President of the European Council; considers, however, that theUrges the next President of the European Council to participate more fully in the affairs of the European Parliament, engaging in full plenary debates and dealing more thoroughly with written questions pfrocedure does not seem appropriatem MEPs;
Amendment 38 #
2012/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for Parliament’s timely involvement, whenever the European Council initiates an action plan or a procedure likely to include a legislative dimension, to be decided in cooperation with Parliament in a form appropriate to each case; insists that the President of the Parliament should participate fully in European Council meetings when inter- institutional questions are addressed; Parliament and the European Council would consequently adapt their internal rules to specify the choice of their respective representatives and the way in which they obtain a negotiating mandate and report on the negotiations;
Amendment 39 #
2012/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 22 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas although after 20 years after the Copenhagen summit the moment has come for a general re-evaluationaccession criteria have stood the test of theime, accession criteria, of the established procedures and of enlargement policy as a wholeprocedures can be improved in order to be more rigorous about the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights; whereas Parliament contributes to improving the transparency and accountability of enlargement and thereby increasing public support for this process;
Amendment 43 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas a commitment to political, economic and legislative reforms is first and foremost in the best interest of the candidate and potential candidate countries and their citizens;
Amendment 59 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas true reconciliation between different peoples and the establishment of good neighbourly relations between countries contribute substantially to a genuine European integration process, and are of key importance to the enlargement process; whereas a number of candidate and potential candidate countries continue to have unresolved issues with their neighbours; whereas these issues should be resolved prior to accession;
Amendment 67 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Strongly believes that enlargement needs to continue to be a credible policy; considers it, therefore, important for the EU to fulfil the promises alreadyand the candidate and potential candidate countries to respect the commitments made and to create the conditions for ensuring that future enlargements are successful;
Amendment 75 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that the Copenhagen criteria continue to represent a valuable basis and should remain at the heart of enlargement policy; underlines, however, the need to keep the economic subcriteria up to date in line with recent develstresses that full and rigorous compliance with these Copments in the sphere of economic governance, while taking due account of their social implications for the candidate and potential candidate hagen criteria is imperative and that the integration capacity of the European Union must be taken fully into accountries;
Amendment 83 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 88 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the EU continues to be attractive, also because of its unique combination of economic dynamism with a social model, and regrets that this social dimension has been largely neglected in the enlargement process; invites the Commission to reflect on possible options, including developing a set of social criteria, to address this deficiency and foster positive social transformation in the future EU Member Stdimension; stresses that failure to adjust to the EU's social models would effectively prevent a candidates; stresses thate failure to comply with the EU's common basic social standards constitutes a form of social dumping which is detrimental to European enterprises and worom participating in the single markerst;
Amendment 103 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that strict conditionality requires that the progress of a country is effectively assessed at every stage of the process, and that coun; stries wishing to join the EU should proceed from one stage to the next only once all the conditions have been met at each stage; notes, however, certain tendencies to exaggeration, and recommends avoiding requiring of candidate and potential candidate countries higher standards than those applying in the EU; stresses the importance of settses the importance of agreeing transparent and fair benchmarks throughout the process;
Amendment 141 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the new negotiating approach that prioritises issues related to the judiciary and fundamental rights, as well as to justice and home affairs; agrees that these should be tackled early in the accession process and that the corresponding chapters, as a rule, Chapters 23 and 24 should be opened accordingly on the basis of action plans, as they require the establishment of convincing track records; calls on the Commission to report to Parliament regularly on progress in these areas, and for the monthly pre-accession reports of the EU delegations to be forwarded to the members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs;
Amendment 142 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the new negotiating approach that prioritises issues related to the judiciary and fundamental rights, as well as to justice and home affairs; agrees that these should be tackled early in the accession process and that the corresponding chapters should be opened accordingly on the basis of action plans, as they require the establishment of convincing track records; calls on the Commission to report to Parliament regularly on progress in these areas, and for the monthly pre-accession reports of the EU delegations to be forwardedavailable to the members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs upon request;
Amendment 160 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Encourages greater participation by civil society and non-state actors in the accession process; stresses that civil society can work as an engine of approximation with the EU and create bottom-up pressure for the implementation of the European agenda; calls for additionalstresses the importance of adequate financial support, inter alia via the Civil Society Facility;
Amendment 192 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates its position that bilateral issues should not represent or be used as an obstacle in the accession process, butTakes the view that any acceding State should resolve its main internal and bilateral problems, particularly those concerning territorial issues, before it can join the Union; these issues should be addressed in a constructive spirit and as early as possible, taking account of the EU's overall interests and its values; stresses that the accession negotiations should not be used to pre-empt the final settlement of such issues, notwithstanding and the obligation to fully comply with the acquis and respect the principles on which the EU itself is founded;
Amendment 217 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the EU to support efforts to resolve outstanding disputes, including border disputes, before accession; in line with the provisions of the UN Charter, encourages all parties to disputes whose continuation is likely to impair the implementation of the acquis or endanger the preservation of international peace and security to engage constructively in their peaceful resolution and, in case of proven inability to reach a bilateral agreement, to refer the matter to the International Court of Justice or to commit themselves to a binding arbitration mechanism of their choice;
Amendment 220 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Takes note ofWelcomes initiatives such as the positive agenda on Turkey and the high- level accession dialogue with the Former Yugoslav Republic ofdialogue instigated with a view to overcoming the dispute on the name of the Macedonian state; welcomes the aim of creating a fresh dynamic in the reform process, but stresses that these initiatives must in no way replace the formal negotiation procedures;
Amendment 235 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Supports the Commission's commitment to improving the quality of the accession process by making it more benchmark-driven and transparent; takes the view that this will make the process fairer and more objectively measurable, thus further enhancing its credibility; in this context, recommends that the progress reports should be more assertive and clearer in their demandcontinue to improve the quality of the accession process; stresses that the benchmarks should not set additional conditions for the candidate and potential candidate countries, but should translate the general membership criteria into concrete steps towards accession;
Amendment 248 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Is of the opinion that, in order to maintain thencourage support of theamong EU's citizens for further enlargement and the commitment of the citizens of the candidate and potential candidate countries to continue with reforms, it is crucial to present them with clear and comprehensive information on the political, socio- economic and cultural benefits of enlargement; considers it essential, in particular, to explain to the public how the pursuing of enlargement policy has brought in its wake new investment and export opportunities for the older Member States, and how it can help attain the EU's objectives in terms of tackling the economic crisis, creating jobs, protecting the environment and mitigating the effects of climate change, and enhancing security and safety, while at the same time accelerating the reform agenda and improving living conditions in the enlargement countries for the benefit of all European citizens; stresses the need to target, as a priority in this regard, young people and trade unions, as well as key opinion-formers such as journalists, representatives of civil society and economic actors;
Amendment 260 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Strongly believes that the EU can still attain great strategic benefits through enlargement policy; emphasises that EU membership represents a stable anchor in the swiftly changing international environment, and that ‘belonging to the club’ continues to offer hope for stability and prosperity, despite the ongoing economic crisis; is of the opinion that enlargement is a long-term strategic concept, which cannot necessarily be measured in terms of short-term balance sheets; considers it important to take due account of its value as representing soft but nevertheless essential power for the EU;
Amendment 267 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Remains fully committed to the prospect of enlargement, and calls on the Member States to maintain the momentum of the enlargement process by reconfirming the European perspective of every candidate and potential candidate country, notwithstanding the requirement of strict compliance with the Copenhagen criteria; stresses its conviction that with the Lisbon Treaty the EU can both pursue its enlargement agenda and maintain the impetus of deeper integration;
Amendment 272 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Recognises, however, that not all European states will choose to seek full membership and some that do will not fulfil the accession criteria; recommends, therefore, that at the next general revision of the Treaties European Parliament initiates a discussion on the introduction of a new category of associate membership of the Union;
Amendment 275 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls that the process is not concluded with the simple transposition of the acquis, and stresses the importance of effective implementation; considers that in order to maintain the credibility of the accession conditions, existingEU Member States should also be assessed for their continued compliance with the EU's fundamental values and the fulfilment of their commitments concerning the functioning of democratic institutions and the rule of law; calls on the Commission to work out a detailed proposal for a monitoring mechanism, building on the provisions of Article 7 TEU and Article 258 TFEU;
Amendment 2 #
2012/2020(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 13
Rule 13
Amendment 3 #
2012/2020(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 14 – paragraph 1
Rule 14 – paragraph 1
1. The President shall be elected first. Nominations shall be handed before eachthe ballot to the Member provisionally in the chair by virtue of Rule 12, who shall announce them to Parliament. If after three ballots no candidate has obtained an absolute majority of the votes cast, the fourth ballot shall be confined to the two Members who have obtained the highest number of votes in the third ballot. In the event of a tie the older candidate shall be declared elected.
Amendment 4 #
2012/2020(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 15
Rule 15
1. The Vice-Presidents shall then be elected on a single ballot paper. Those who on the first ballot, up to the number of 14, secure an absolute majority of the votes cast shall be declared elected in order of the number of votes obtained. If the number of candidates elected is less than the number of seats to be filled, a second ballot shall be held under the same conditions to fill the remaining seats. Should a third ballot be necessary, a relative majority shall suffice for election to the remaining seats. In the event of a tie the oldest candidates shall be declared elected. Although this Rule, unlike Rule 14(1), does not expressly provide for new nominations to be introduced between ballots during the election of Vice- Presidents, such action is permissible because Parliament, being a sovereign body, must be able to consider all possible candidates, especially since the absence of such an option might impede the smooth running of the election. In the event of a tie the oldest candidates shall be declared elected. 2. Subject to the provisions of Rule 18(1), the Vice-Presidents shall take precedence in the order in which they were elected and, in the event of a tie, by age. Where they are not elected by secret ballot, the order in which their names are read out to the House by the President shall determine the order of precedence.
Amendment 6 #
2012/2020(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 16 – paragraph 2
Rule 16 – paragraph 2
Amendment 7 #
2012/2020(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex XXIa (new)
Annex XXIa (new)
ANNEX XXIa The Single Transferable Vote (STV) Under the STV system, voters vote by listing the candidates in order of preference. In order to be elected, a candidate needs to fulfil a quota, which is the number of votes validly cast divided by one more than the number of candidates to be elected. Ballot papers are sorted according to voters’ first preferences. Candidates who fulfil the quota are declared elected in order of precedence. Surplus votes cast in favour of successful candidates – that is to say, the number of votes cast in their favour which exceeds the quota – are then transferred at a weighted value to the second or subsequent preferences of those who voted for the successful candidate as their first preference. If not enough candidates have been elected, the candidate with the lowest number of votes is eliminated and the second preferences of those votes are transferred to the other (unelected) candidates. The transfer of surplus votes and the elimination of candidates continue until the required number of candidates has been elected.
Amendment 9 #
2012/2016(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that political parties at European level and European foundations should receive sufficient funding to perform the function attributed to parties by the treaties in terms of expressing the will of citizens; looks forward to the Commission's proposal to create a new title in the Financial Regulation devoted solely and tailored specifically to the funding of European parties and foundations.
Amendment 11 #
2012/0336(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
Amendment 15 #
2012/0336(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012
Article 204 b – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 204 b – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Contributions may be used to finance campaigns conducted by the European political parties in the context of the elections to the European Parliament
Amendment 16 #
2012/0336(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012
Article 204 b – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 204 b – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Contributions may be used to finance campaigns conducted by the European political parties in the context of referenda in one or several Member States which concern directly matters relating to the European Union.
Amendment 24 #
2012/0336(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012
Article 204 n – paragraph 2
Article 204 n – paragraph 2
2. Administrative and financial penalties which are effective, proportionate and dissuasive may be imposed on applicants by the authorising officer, in accordance with Article 109 of this Regulation, without prejudice to Article 22(7) of Regulation (EU) No [….].
Amendment 69 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital -1 (new)
Recital -1 (new)
(-1) The present financial and economic crisis has seen Europe's banking system brought close to collapse. The integrity of the single currency and the single market is threatened by the fragmentation of the financial sector. It is now essential to intensify the integration of the banking sector in order to bolster European unity, restore financial stability and lay the basis for economic recovery.
Amendment 70 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital -1 (new)
Recital -1 (new)
(-1) The rapid establishment of a banking union is the critical first step in a process which leads to fiscal union and eventually to political union. The constitutional importance of this legislation for the long- term evolution of the European Union should not be underestimated. While a well-designed and well-managed banking union will succeed in its goals of raising market and political confidence in the process of European integration, a badly designed or badly managed banking union would risk opening up grave divisions between Member States, the collapse of the euro and even the dissolution of the Union.
Amendment 106 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The European Banking Authority (EBA), established in 2011 by Regulation (EU) No. 1093/2010 of the European Parliament and the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Banking Authority), and the European System of Financial Supervision established by Article 2 of that Regulation and of Regulation (EU) No 1094/2010 of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (EIOPA), and Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (ESMA) have significantly improved cooperation between banking supervisors within the Union. EBA is making important contributions to the creation of a single rulebook for financial services inacross the Union, and has been crucial in implementing in a consistent way the recapitalisation of major Union credit institutions agreed by the European Council in October 2011.
Amendment 111 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8 a) The European Council on 18 October 2012 concluded that the process towards deeper economic and monetary union should build on the EU's institutional and legal framework and be characterised by openness and transparency towards Member States which do not use the single currency and by respect for the integrity of the single market. The integrated financial framework will have a Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) which will be open to the extent possible to all Member States wishing to participate.
Amendment 116 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) A European banking union should therefore be set up, underpinned by a truecomprehensive and detailed single rulebook for financial services for the Single Market as a whole and composed of a single supervisory mechanism, and a common deposit insurance and resolution framework. . In view of the close links and interactions betweeninterdependence of the Member States participating in the common currency, the banking union should apply at least tomust include all Eeuro area Member States and should include all other States intending and preparing to join the euro. With a view to maintaining and deepening the internal market, and to the extent that this is institutionally possible, the banking union should also be open to the eventual participation of otherthe United Kingdom or any other non- participating Member States.
Amendment 141 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) As the Euro area's central bank with extensive expertise in macroeconomic and financial stability issues, enjoying implementing powers of its own, the ECB is well placed to carry out supervisory tasks with a focus on protecting the stability of Europe's financial system. Indeed in many Member States Central Banks are already responsible for banking supervision. The ECB should therefore be conferred specific tasks concerning policies relating to the prudential supervision of credit institutions within the Euro area.
Amendment 171 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Safety and soundness of large banks is essential to ensure the stability of the financial system. However, recent experience shows that smaller banks can also pose a threat to financial stability. Therefore, the ECB should be able to exercise supervisory tasks in relation to all banks of participating Member States without exception.
Amendment 176 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) The ECB must be empowered to agree contractual arrangements with the national competent authorities of non- euro area states which participate in the banking union in order to enable the ECB to conduct the same supervisory tasks in relation to non-euro area banks.
Amendment 256 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The conferral of supervisory tasks on the ECB for some of the Member States should be consistent with the framework of the European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS) set up in 2010 and its underlying objective to develop the single rulebook and enhance convergence of supervisory practices across the whole Union. Cooperation between the banking supervisors and the supervisors of insurance and securities markets is important to deal with issues of joint interest and to ensure proper supervision of credit institutions operating also in the insurance and securities sectors. The ECB should therefore be required to cooperate closely with the EBAuropean Banking Authority, the European Securities and Markets Authority and the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority, within the framework of the EFSFout prejudice to their competences.
Amendment 268 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) In order to ensure consistency between supervisory responsibilities conferred on the ECB and decision making within the EBAmaintain the integrity of the single market, the ECB should only coordinate a common position amongst representatives of the national authorities of the participating Member States in relation to matters falling within its competencparticipating States in relation to matters falling within its competence and where participating states are directly involved in the matter in question. The ECB must fully respect the role of the EBA both in establishing the single rule book for Europe's banking sector and in monitoring the application of the rules across the Union as a whole.
Amendment 286 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) As regards the supervision of cross- border banks active both inside and outside the Euro area the ECB should cooperate closely with the competent authorities of non participating Member States. As a competent authority the ECB should be subject to the related obligations to cooperate and exchange information under Union law and should participate fully in the colleges of supervisors. In addition, since the exercise of supervisory tasks by a European institution brings about clear benefits in terms of financial stability and sustainable market integration, Member States not participating in the common currency should therefore also have the possibility to participate in the new mechanism. However, it is a necessary pre- condition for an effective exercise of supervisory tasks, that supervisory decisions are implemented fully and without delay. Non-euro area Member States wishing to participateing in the new mechanism should therefore undertake to ensure that their national competent authorities will abide by and adopt any measure in relation to credit institutions requested by the ECB. The ECB should be able to establish a close cooperation with the competent authorities of a Member State not participating in the common currency. It should be obliged to establish the cooperation where the conditions set out in this regulation are met. The conditions under which representatives of the competent authorities of the Member States which established a close co- operation take part to the activities of the Supervisory Board should allow the greatest possible involvement of those representatives taking into account the limits following from the Statute of ESCB and of the ECB, in particular as regards the integrity of its decision making processwill be legally responsible for such measures. The ECB should establish binding contractual arrangements with the competent authorities of a non-euro area Member State. Non-euro area participating States should be obliged to legislate appropriately in their national jurisdiction to enforce the supervision of the ECB.
Amendment 295 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29 a (new)
Recital 29 a (new)
(29 a) The conditions under which representatives of the competent authorities of the non-euro area Member States take part in the activities of the Supervisory Board should allow full and equal representation with the competent authorities of the euro area States. The powers of the Supervisory Board are to plan and execute the ECB's supervisory tasks. The Supervisory Board should exercise its powers in full recognition that the Governing Council of the ECB is the ultimate executive authority of the ECB.
Amendment 312 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) In its decision-making procedures, the ECB should be bound by Union rules and general principles on due process and transparency. The right of the addressees of the ECB's decisions to be heard should be fully respected. The Supervisory Board should publish its minutes.
Amendment 313 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) The conferral of supervisory tasks implies a significant responsibility for the ECB to safeguard financial stability in the Union, and to use its supervisory powers in the most effective and proportionate way. The ECB should therefore be accountable for the exercise of these tasks towards the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers respectively the Eurogroup as democratically legitimised institutions representing the European people and the Member StateWhile the ECB must remain independent in relation to monetary policy, it must be subject to new forms of democratic accountability with respect to its supervisory powers. That should include regular reporting and responding to questions. Where national supervisors take action under this Regulation, accountability arrangements provided under national law should continue to apply.
Amendment 322 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 a (new)
Recital 34 a (new)
(34 a) The Supervisory Board should present an annual report to the European Parliament and the Council. Representatives of the Supervisory Board may be invited to appear before relevant committees of the European Parliament or the national parliaments of the participating Member States. The right of the European Parliament to establish a temporary committee of enquiry should apply to the activities of the Supervisory Board.
Amendment 325 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34 b (new)
Recital 34 b (new)
(34 b) Without prejudice to Article 263 TFEU, the Court of Justice should be enabled to review the legality of the acts of the ECB in its supervisory capacity that are intended to produce legal effects vis-à- vis third parties.
Amendment 334 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) In particular, a supervisory board responsible for preparing decisions on supervisory matters should be set up with the ECB encompassing the specific expertise of national supervisors. The board should therefore be chaired by a Chair and a Vice-Chair elected by the ECB Governing Council andChair of the Board should be nominated by the ECB Governing Council and elected by the European Parliament. The Board should be composed, in addition, of representatives from the ECB and from national authorities. In order to allow for an appropriate rotation while ensuring the full independence of the Chair and the Vice-Chair, t, his or heir term should not exceed five years and should not be renewable. In order to ensure full coordination with the activities of the EBA and with the prudential policies of the Union, the EBA and the European Commission should be observers in the supervisory board. The performance of the supervisory tasks conferred upon the ECB requires the adoption of a large number of technically complex acts and decisions, including decisions on individual credit institutions. In order to effectively carry out those tasks in accordance with the principle of separation from tasks relating to monetary policy, the ECB Governing Council of the ECB should be able to delegate certain clearly defined supervisory tasks and related decisions to the supervisory board, subject to the oversight and responsibility of the Governing Council, which can give instructions and directions to that body. The supervisory board may be supported by a steering committee with a more limited composition.
Amendment 347 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 a (new)
Recital 36 a (new)
(36a) The Supervisory Board should be responsible for preparing and executing the decisions of the Governing Council of the ECB. Proposals of the Supervisory Board should be accepted by the Governing Council unless a qualified majority of its members rejects them.
Amendment 349 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36 b (new)
Recital 36 b (new)
(36b) Where a national competent authority disagrees with a supervisory decision of the ECB, it may appeal to the European Banking Authority which should establish an appropriate appellate process whose decisions should be addressed to the Supervisory Board. Where an action is brought in the courts of a home or host Member State with regard to the activities of the ECB in its supervisory capacity, the ECB should be a party to that proceeding.
Amendment 416 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(1) ‘participating Member State’ means a Member State whose currency is the euro and other Member States which choose to participate;
Amendment 418 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
(1a) 'non-participating Member State' means a non-euro area Member State which chooses not to participate;
Amendment 437 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The ECB in its supervisory capacity shall cooperate closely with the European Banking Authority, the European Securities and Markets Authority, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority and the European Systemic Risk Board, which form part of the European System of Financial Supervision established by Article 2 of Regulations (EU) No. 1093/2010, (EU) No 1094/2010, and (EU) No 1095/2010.
Amendment 457 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The ECB shall, without prejudice to the powers of the EBA and in accordance with the relevant provisions of Union law, be exclusively competent to carry out, for prudential supervisory purposes, the following tasks in relation to all credit institutions established in the participating Member States:
Amendment 486 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) To carry out supervisory stress-tests on credit institutions to support the supervisory review, and to publish the results of the tests;
Amendment 508 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point l
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point l
(l) To coordinate and expressformulate a common position of representatives from competent authorities of the participating Member States when participating in the Board of Supervisors and the Management Board of the European Banking Authority, for issues relating directly to the tasks conferred on the ECB by this Regulation.
Amendment 531 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. This regulation is without prejudice to the responsibilities and related powers of the competent authorities of the participating Member States to carry out supervisory tasks not reconferred to in this Regulation.
Amendment 607 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – title
Article 6 – title
Amendment 617 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
To that end, the ECB may address guidelines or requests to the national competent authority of the non participating Memberat State.
Amendment 623 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The close cooperation between the ECB and the national competent authority of a non participating Member St-euro area State choosing to participate shall be established, by a decision adopted by the ECB, where the following conditions are met:
Amendment 641 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The decision referred to in paragraph 2 shall determine, in compliance with the Statute of ESCB and of the ECB, the conditions under which representatives of the competent authorities of the Member States which established a close cooperation in accordance with this Article shall take part tonon-euro area participating States shall take part on a full and equal basis with the representatives of the euro area States in the activities of the Supervisory Board.
Amendment 818 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. In addition, the supervisory board shall include a Chair elected by the members of the Governing Council from the members, with the exception of the President, of the Executive Board, and a Vice-Chair elected by and from the membersEuropean Parliament on the nomination of the Governing Council of the ECB.
Amendment 848 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5
Article 19 – paragraph 5
Amendment 861 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 7
Article 19 – paragraph 7
7. The Governing Council shall adopt the rules of procedure ofor itself and the sSupervisory bBoard including rules on the term of office of the Chair and the Vice-Chair. The term of office, and shall make them public. The rules of procedure of the Supervisory Board shall ensure equal treatment of all its members. They shall establish rules for the term of office of the Chair which shall not exceed five years and shall not be renewable.
Amendment 868 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. The Supervisory Board shall make its minutes public.
Amendment 874 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 a (new)
Article 19 a (new)
Article 19a Decision-making procedure The Supervisory Board, acting by simple majority, shall make proposals to the Governing Council of the ECB in the form of draft decisions. The Governing Council may adopt these draft decisions, refer them back with comments to the Supervisory Board, or reject them. In the case that the Governing Council rejects the draft decisions of the Supervisory Board it shall act by a two-thirds majority of its members having a voting right, as defined in Article 10 of the Statute of the ESCB and ECB. A draft decision shall be deemed adopted unless the Governing Council acts within three weeks.
Amendment 881 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. The ECB shall submit each yearan annual report to the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission and, the Eurogroup a reportnd the national parliaments of participating States on the execution of the tasks conferred upon it by this Regulation.
Amendment 885 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The Chair of the supervisory board of the ECB shall present this report to the European Parliament and to the Eurogroup in the presence of representatives from any nonother participating Member State in relation to which a close cooperation in accordance with Article 6 is in placeStates.
Amendment 889 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 3
Article 21 – paragraph 3
3. The Chair of the supervisory board may, at the request of the European Parliament, beAt the request of the European Parliament, the Chair of the Supervisory Board shall participate in a hearding on the execution of its supervisory tasks by the competent committees of the European Parliament.
Amendment 895 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4
Article 21 – paragraph 4
4. The ECB shall reply orally or in writing to questions put to it by the European Parliament or by the EurogroupCouncil.
Amendment 908 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21 a (new)
Article 21a Appeals A competent authority from a participating State may lodge an appeal against a decision of the ECB at the Board of Appeal as provided for in Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Banking Authority).
Amendment 952 #
2012/0242(CNS)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
The report shall be forwarded to the European Parliament and to the Council. The Commission shall make accompanying proposals, as appropriate, including the integration of all current supervisory authorities and mechanisms into a single EU financial services authority covering the whole sector.
Amendment 36 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Truly transnational European political parties and their affiliated European political foundations have a key role to play in articulating the voices of citizens at European level by bridging the gap between politics at national and Union level.
Amendment 40 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) As a recognition of the mission attributed to European political parties in the Treaty and in order to facilitate their work, a specific European legal status should be established for European political parties and their affiliated European political foundations, providing them with full legal capacity and recognition in all the Member States. In due course, and after a review period, the Commission should consider the possibility of making proposals to consolidate the independent legal status of the European political parties and foundations.
Amendment 52 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) To increase the transparency of European political party recognition and funding, and in order to avoid potential abuse of the funding rules, a Member of the European Parliament should, for the purposes of funding only, be considered as a member of only one European political party, which should, where relevant, be the one to which his or her national or regional political party is affiliated on the final date for the submission of applications. (Move this recital to 11a)
Amendment 54 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) European political parties should be able to finance campaigns conducted in the context of elections to the European Parliament, while the funding and limitation of election expenses for parties and candidates at such elections should be governed by the rules applicable in each Member Statelaid down in delegated acts. In order to help raise the European political awareness of citizens of the Union and to promote the transparency of the European electoral process, European political parties should be encouraged to inform citizens during elections to the European Parliament of the ties between them and their affiliated national political parties and candidates.
Amendment 56 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17 a (new)
Recital 17 a (new)
(17 a) European political parties should be able to finance campaigns conducted in the context of referenda in one or several Member States which concern directly matters relating to the European Union, while the funding and limitation of election expenses for parties and candidates in such referenda campaigns should be laid down in delegated acts.
Amendment 57 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) European political parties should not fund, directly or indirectly, other political parties and in particular national parties or candidates. European political foundations should not fund, directly or indirectly, European or national political parties or candidates. Moreover, European political parties and their affiliated European political foundations should not finance national, regional or local referenda campaigns. These principles reflect Declaration No 11 on Article 191 of the T which do not concern questions relaty establishing the European Community annexed to the Final Act of the Treaty of Niceing to the European Union.
Amendment 59 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) For reasons of transparency, and in order to strengthen the scrutiny and the democratic accountability of European political parties and European political foundations, information considered to be of substantial public interest, related notably to their statutes, membership, financial statements, donors and donations, [contributions] and grants received from the budget of the Union, as well as information related to decisions taken by the European Parliament on registration, funding and penalties, should be published. Establishing a regulatory framework to ensure that this information is publicly available is the most effective means of promoting a level playing field and fair competition between political forces, and of upholding open, transparent and democratic legislative and electoral processes, thereby strengthening the trust of citizens and voters in European representative democracy, and, more broadly, preventing corruption and abuses of power. In compliance with the principle of proportionality, thThe parties should be obligationed to publish the identity of natural persons should not apply to those members of a European political party who have not given their express consent for publication or to donations equal to or belowies of their officers and of their donors who donate sums of EUR 15 000 per year andor above per donoyear. Also in compliance with the principle of proportionality, information on donations should be published annually, except during election campaigns to the European Parliament or for donations exceeding EUR 12 000 where publication should take place expeditiously.
Amendment 66 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Specific rules and procedures shall be laid down for distributing the appropriations available each year from the general budget of the European Union, taking into account, on the one hand, the number of beneficiaries and, on the other, the share of elected members in the European Parliament of each beneficiary European political party and, by extension, its respective affiliated European political foundation. These rules shall provide for strict transparency, accounting, auditing and financial control of European political parties and their affiliated European political foundations, and auditing provisions by the European Parliament and the Court of Auditors as well as proportionate sanctions, including in the event of a breach by a European political party or a European political foundation of the values on which the Union is founded. The European Parliament should establish a consultative committee of independent eminent persons.
Amendment 68 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) The European Parliament should verify regularly that the conditions and requirements related to the registration and funding of European political parties or European political foundations continue to be met. This verification should be carried out annually, orregularly, as well as following a motivated request by any natural or legal person. The Parliament should publish its verification along with all relevant documentation submitted to it by the political parties. Decisions related to respect for the values on which the Union is founded should only be taken in accordance with a procedure specifically designed to this effect, and in consultation with a committee of independent eminent persons.
Amendment 76 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) ‘European political party’ means a ‘political alliance’ which pursues political objectives andby campaigning for votes and seats at elections to the European Parliament, by promoting candidates for the European Commission and by campaigning in referendums on matters related to the European Union. A European political party is registered with the European Parliament in accordance with the conditions and procedures laid down in this Regulation,
Amendment 80 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘regional Parliament’ or ‘regional assembly’ means a body whose members either hold a regional electoral mandate or are politically accountable to an elected assemblyith legislative powers under the constitutional law of a Member State, as notified to the European Parliament,
Amendment 83 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) ‘donation’ means cash offerings and other donations in kind (goods or services) that constitute an economic financial advantage for the European political party or the European political foundation concerned.
Amendment 90 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b – paragraph 1
(b) it must be represented, in at least one quarterthird of the Member States, by Members of the European Parliament or in the national Parliaments, regional Parliaments or regional assemblies, or
Amendment 107 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. A Member of the European Parliament, of State Parliaments or of regional parliaments or regional assemblies shall be considered as a member of only one European political party, which shall, where relevant, be the one to which his or her State or regional political party is affiliated,
Amendment 112 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the name of the party, which must be clearly distinguishable, also in its short form, from that of any existing European political partyand its emblem or logo,
Amendment 120 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the admission, resignation and exclusion of the party's members, with the list of members annexed to itaffiliate member parties,
Amendment 126 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(a a) the admission, resignation and exclusion of the individual members of the party,
Amendment 129 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the democratic election of and democratic decision-making processes for all other governing bodies, specifying for each its powers, responsibilities and composition, and including the modalities for the appointment and dismissal of itsthe members of those bodies, and clear and transparent criteria for the selection of candidates and the election of the leader of the party and other office-holders, whose mandate must be limited in time but may be renewable,
Amendment 155 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. The European Parliament shall publish all documentation submitted to it by the political parties and foundations as part of their application.
Amendment 171 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 7
Article 6 – paragraph 7
7. The updated list of memberaffiliate member parties of a European political party, annexed to the party statutes in accordance with Article 4(2)(a), shall be sent to the European Parliament on a yearly basis, but within four weeks of any changes following which the European political party may no longer satisfy the requirement in Article 3(1)(b).
Amendment 179 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The European Parliament shall verify annualregularly that the conditions and requirements set out in Articles 3, 4 and 5 continue to be met by the European political parties and the European political foundations.
Amendment 183 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 201 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
This committee shall consist of threnine members, with the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission each appointing onthree members within six months after the end of the first session of the European Parliament following elections to the European Parliament. The secretariat and funding of the committee shall be provided by the European Parliament.
Amendment 207 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. Any natural or legal person may, at any moment, introduce a motivated request to the European Parliament to verify that one or more of the conditions and requirements referred to in paragraph 1 continue to be met. A breach of the values on which the Union is founded by a European political party, including its members, or a European political foundation can only be established in accordance with paragraph 2of Articles 3, 4 and 5 continue to be met.
Amendment 211 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. If the European Parliament, after having consulted the committee of independent eminent persons, finds that any of the conditions or requirements referred to in paragraph 1Articles 3, 4 and 5 are no longer satisfied, the provisions provided for in Article 11 or in Article 22 or in both shall apply, having due regard to the provisions of Article 23.
Amendment 239 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. The European Parliament, after having consulted the independent committee, shall adopt a decision on the termination of the European legal status and the removal from the Registry.
Amendment 271 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. European political parties and European political foundations shall, at the time of the submission of their annual financial statements to the European Parliament in accordance with Article 19, also transmit a list of all donors with their corresponding donationsof donations in excess of EUR 5 000, indicating both the nature and the value of the individual donations. This paragraph shall also apply to the contributions made by members referred to in paragraphs 7 and 8.
Amendment 274 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Article 15 – paragraph 4
Amendment 285 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 7
Article 15 – paragraph 7
7. Contributions to a European political party from its memberaffiliate member parties shall be admissible. These contributions shall not exceed 40 % of the annual budget of that European political party.
Amendment 292 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 298 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a (new)
Article 17 a Financing of campaigns in the context of referenda 1. The funding of European political parties from the general budget of the European Union or from any other source may be used to finance campaigns conducted by the European political parties in the context of referenda in one or several Member States which concern directly matters relating to the European Union. 2. The funding and limitation of campaign expenses for the European political parties in referenda shall be laid down in delegated acts.
Amendment 303 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 3
Article 18 – paragraph 3
3. The funding of European political parties and European political foundations from the general budget of the European Union or from any other source shall not be used to finance national, regional or local referenda campaigns which do not concern questions relating to the European Union.
Amendment 334 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 22 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. The European Parliament shall impose on a European political party or a European political foundation a fine according to a scale to be determined by iunder a delegated act:
Amendment 354 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. Before taking a final decision, the European Parliament shall consult the committee of independent eminent persons. If the European Parliament considers it necessary, it may hear other natural or legal persons, including any complainants referred to in Article 7(3).
Amendment 362 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) the names of donors and their corresponding donations reported by the European political parties and European political foundations in accordance with Article 15(2), (3) and (4), with the exception of donations from natural persons not exceeding a value of EUR 1 5000 per year and per donor which shall be reported as ‘minor donations’,
Amendment 365 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the contributions referred to in Article 15(7) and (8) and reported by the European political parties and European political foundations in accordance with Article 15(2), including also the identity of the members who have made the contributions, with the exception of those contributions from natural persons not exceeding a value of EUR 15 000 per year and per member which shall be reported as ‘minor contributions’,
Amendment 373 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. From the list of memberThe European Parliament shall publish the list of affiliate member parties of a European political party, annexed to the party statutes in accordance with Article 4(2) and updated in accordance with Article 6(7), the European Parliament shall publish the total number of members, the identity of the legal persons that are members, as well as the names of those natural persons who have given their express written consent to their publication. European political parties shall request this consent as a matter of course from all natural persons who are members.
Amendment 378 #
2012/0237(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The European Parliament shall publish on an annual basis lists of all the Members of the European Parliament, of national parliaments, and of regional parliaments or assemblies who are members of European political parties, along with their respective party affiliation.
Amendment 3 #
2011/2302(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 8 #
2011/2302(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 9 #
2011/2302(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 17 #
2011/2302(REG)
Rule 197 a (new) – paragraphs 1 to 4 (new)
Rule 197a Public hearings on citizens’ initiatives 1. When the organisers of a successful European citizens’ initiative exercise their right under Article 11 of Regulation (EU) No 211/20111 to present the initiative at a public hearing, the President shall nominate a committee to be responsible for the organisation of the hearing. That committee shall be responsible for all necessary liaison with the Commission about the organisation of the hearing. 2. Rules 50 and 51 shall apply mutatis mutandis. 3. The committee responsible will expect the Commission to be represented at the hearing at a high level. It shall also, if appropriate, invite representatives of other Union institutions or bodies, as well as relevant representatives of social partners, interest groups and civil society organisations to attend. Where two or more European citizens’ initiatives are similar in terms of their subject-matter, Parliament and the Commission may agree to propose a joint public hearing. 4. The Bureau shall, in accordance with the arrangements agreed with the Commission, adopt rules concerning any costs incurred. __________________ 1 OJ L 65, 11.3.2011, p. 1.
Amendment 24 #
2011/2302(REG)
Rule 203 a – paragraph 1
1. When Parliament is informed that the Commission has beenthe organisers of a registered European citizens’ invited to submit a proposal for a legal act under Article 11(4) of the EU Treatyiative fail to gather the requisite number of signatures, the Ccommittee on Petitions shall ascertain whether this is likely to affect its work and, if need be, shall inform those petitioners who have addressed a petition on related subjectsresponsible for petitions may decide to contact the organisers with a view to examination of the failed initiative.
Amendment 11 #
2011/2298(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 70 – paragraph 1
Rule 70 – paragraph 1
1. Negotiations with the other institutions aimed at reaching an agreement in the course of a legislative procedure shall be conducted having regard to the Code of Conduct for negotiating in the context of the ordinary legislative procedureset out in Annex XXI.
Amendment 14 #
2011/2298(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 70 – paragraph 2
Rule 70 – paragraph 2
2. Before entering into such negotiations, the committee responsible should, in principle, take a decision by a majority of its members and adopt a mandate, orientations or prioritiesWhere the committee responsible considers it appropriate to enter into such negotiations with a view to the adoption of a report at first reading, it shall adopt, by a majority of its members and on a case- by-case basis for every legislative procedure concerned, a decision on the opening of negotiations. That decision shall comprise a mandate in the form of a set of amendments and shall also establish a representative negotiating team.
Amendment 19 #
2011/2298(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 70 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Rule 70 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Conference of Presidents or two political groups may request the inclusion in the agenda of the part-session at which the announcement is to be made a debate and vote on whether to open negotiations with a view to the adoption of a report at first reading on the basis of the mandate proposed by the committee responsible.
Amendment 26 #
2011/2298(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 70 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Rule 70 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The negotiating team in the course of an ordinary legislative procedure shall be led by the rapporteur and presided over by the Chair or a Vice-Chair of the committee responsible. The negotiating team shall regularly report back to the committee responsible on the progress and outcome of the negotiations. After each meeting with the Council and the Commission ("trilogue"), all drafts considered during that meeting shall be made available to the committee. At its subsequent meeting the committee shall be informed about the state of play in the negotiations. Where it proves not to be feasible to convene a meeting of the committee in a timely manner, the rapporteur shall report back to the coordinators of the committee. The committee responsible may update the mandate in the light of the progress of the negotiations.
Amendment 35 #
2011/2298(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 70 – paragraph 3
Rule 70 – paragraph 3
3. If the negotiations lead to a compromise with the Council following the adoption of th, the coordinators of the committee resport by the committee, the committee shall in any case bnsible shall be informed without delay and the committee responsible shall consider the agreed draft legislative act. Where the committee recsponsulted before the vote in pible approves the agreed draft legislative act, it shall table it for consideration by Parliament in the form of the compromise amendments or a report which clenaryly displays amendments to the original text.
Amendment 40 #
2011/2298(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 70 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Rule 70 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Where the procedure involves associated committees or joint committee meetings, Rules 50 and 51 shall apply to the decision on the opening of negotiations and to the conduct of such negotiations.
Amendment 1 #
2011/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. SuggestProposes that the Interinstitutions involved inal Agreement on better law making of 2003 should be reminded of the guidelines contained in Protocol 30 of the Amsterdam Treaty on the Application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality in relation to the testing of the aforesaid principles, so as to foster their correct applicationnegotiated to reflect the Treaty of Lisbon and the practical changes to legislative procedures that have since taken place;
Amendment 5 #
2011/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity, the Union will take action outside its areas of exclusive competence only and insofar as the objectives of a planned measure can be better implementachieved at Union level; takes the view that the aforesaid principle, as a dynamic concept, should be able to justify any extension of the activiti rather than at national, regional or local level; urges the Commission to improve and regularise the statements which justify its legislative initiatives ofn the Union within the framework of its powersgrounds of subsidiarity;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 12 #
2011/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers it appropriate to pursue the question of whether the small number of formal,Welcomes the fact that there have been few reasoned opinions ofrom national parliaments on the subsidiarity of measures, 34 in 2010, is due to the fact that the principle of subsidiarity is observed on all sides, or to the fact that the national parliaments are unable to enforcewhich object to draft legislative proposals on the grounds of a breach of thise principle because of a lack of resources; considers an analysis by the European Commission to be desirableof subsidiarity;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Notes, however, that on 22 May 2012, for the first time since the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty, national parliaments have triggered the "yellow card" procedure by adopting reasoned opinions against the Commission proposal for a Council Regulation on the exercise of the right to take collective action within the context of the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services (COM (2012) 130);
Amendment 19 #
2011/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Regrets that the Commission has not properly reported on the application of the principle of proportionality, especially with regard to the use of Articles 290 and 291 TFEU on delegated and implementing acts; warns the Council not to blur the clear distinction between delegated and implementing acts; urges the Commission to ensure the proper application of these two articles;
Amendment 21 #
2011/2276(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 1 #
2011/2275(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that, despite the Council's opposition, for more than 10 years, Parliament and the Commission have tried in vainendeavoured to include in directives binding provisions on correlation tables, often rejected by the Council, and welcomnotes the agreement reached;
Amendment 2 #
2011/2275(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that correlation tables are an invaluable tool to enable the Commission and Parliament to oversee the correct transposition of directivesand application of Union law by the Member States because the relationship between a directive and the corresponding national provisions is often very complicated and sometimes almost impossible to trace back;
Amendment 7 #
2011/2275(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that the non-respect of a deadline for the transposition of a directive is an infringement of the Treaties, like any other non-respect of substantive provisions, and must be seen and treated accordingly; welcomes in this respect the possibility created by the Treaty of Lisbon for a lump sum payment or penalty to be imposed in such cases on the Member State concerned together with the judgment on the infringement under Article 260(3) TFEU;
Amendment 9 #
2011/2275(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes the Commission's commitment to make use of the Article 260(3) TFEU instrument as a matter of principle in cases of failure to fulfil an obligation covered by this provision, which concerns the transposition of directives adopted under a legislative procedure;
Amendment 11 #
2011/2275(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Draws attention to the direct applicability of provisions of directives when they are sufficiently precise and unconditional (‘direct effect’), suggests that the Commission refers to such provisions in its justification for a directive and is of the opinion that the legal profession should be made more aware of them;
Amendment 15 #
2011/2275(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 3 #
2011/2257(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 195 – paragraph 3 – point a (new)
Rule 195 – paragraph 3 – point a (new)
3a. The final vote on a proposal for a legislative act, at whatever stage of the legislative procedure, shall be by roll call. Votes shall be recorded in the minutes of the meeting by political group in the alphabetical order of Members' names, with an indication of how they voted.
Amendment 109 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
(l) guarantee that the EU's contribution to the EED budget is delivered in full conformity with EUthe principles of good financial rulespractice, whilst reaffirming the right of the budgetary authority eventually to monitor and scrutinise the way this funding is used;
Amendment 131 #
2011/2245(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o
Paragraph 1 – point o
(o) review after one year of activitieskeep under review the impact and performance of the EED and to consider in due course possible reforms to its size, structure, funding mechanism and executive accountability;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that the temporary provisions of the Accession Treaty introduce a derogation from the maximum number of seats in the European Parliament as set in the Treaties until the end of the 2009-2014 parliamentary term; is resolved to present its proposal for the decision determining a new composition of the European Parliament in good time before the 2014 elections, in accordance with Article 14(2) TEU, which should be part of an overall reform of the European elections;
Amendment 6 #
2011/2191(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Invites the Member States to proceed with the ratification of the Accession Treaty with the Republic of Croatia without linking it to any o; insists that its linkage to ther ratification procedures so as to avoidof the Irish and Czech Protocols must not cause any undue delay in the date of accession.
Amendment 8 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the accession process has significantly contributed to Croatia’s transformation into a solid and mature democracy based on European values; whereas the prospect of accession acts as a powerful catalyst for reform by mobilising the various actors in political, economic, social and cultural life; whereas reform efforts also need to be sustained beyond the completion of the negotiations and accession in order for the country and its citizens to fully benefit fromenjoy their rights and fulfil their obligations in the scope of Croatia’s EU membership;
Amendment 12 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Croatian membership will make the EU stronger, enrich its European culture and heritage and make an important contribution to maintaining the credibility of the enlargement process, while, at the same time, being a good example of how the conscientious implementation of all commitments taken can lead to the achievement of all predefined goals;
Amendment 20 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas Croatia’s successful accession would have wider regional implications and give positive impetus to the process of European integration in the Western Balkan region; whereas the prospect of EU membership is a powerful incentive for candidate and potential candidate countries in the region on the path to European integration to pursue the necessary political, economic and legislative reforms and the strengthening of peace, stability and reconciliation based on good- neighbourly relations; whereas the EU should reinforce the European perspective for Croatia’s neighbouring countries and constantly encourage these countries to fulfil their obligations on their own route towards full EU membership;
Amendment 24 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the conclusion of the accession negotiations with Croatia, bringing to an end almost six years of negotiations and several years of preparations that have significantly altered the country’s socio-political, economic and cultural landscape; stresses the need to keep up the reform momentum and considers that this process is not complete but should continue with the same vigour and hard work after the conclusion of negotiations and beyond accession; expresses its strong confidence in the positive results of this process which will strengthen the support and trust of Croatia’s citizens in EU membership;
Amendment 26 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Strongly believes that the conclusion of the accession negotiations is proof of the credibility of the EU’s enlargement process; underlines that the progress on the road to membership reflects the fact that accession prospects continue to promote political and economic reforms and that European integration serves as a means of reconciling countries even beyond EU borders;
Amendment 29 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor further preparations for accession with rigour and objectivity and to help the Croatian authorities fulfil their commitments and obligations entered into in the negotiations; is of the view that the pre-accession monitoring mechanism is a way to provide Croatia with additional support in its continued reform efforts;
Amendment 33 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the need to focus in particular on commitments undertaken in the area of the judiciary, fundamental rights, freedom and security, including the protection of freedom of the media as one of the crucial instruments of democracy, as well as the continued implementation of judicial reform and efficiency, impartial handling of war crimes cases, the fight against corruption, border management, police cooperation, the fight against organised crime, judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters, as well as on commitments in the area of competition policy with a view to the restructuring of the shipbuilding and steel industries;
Amendment 35 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the need to focus in particular on commitments undertaken in the area of the judiciary, fundamental rights, freedom and security, including the continued implementation of judicial reform and efficiency, impartial handling of war crimes cases, the fight against corruption, border management, police cooperation, the fight against organised crime, judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters, as well as on commitments in the area of competition policy with a view to the adequate and efficient restructuring of the shipbuilding and steel industries;
Amendment 49 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers it one of the highest priorities to combat corruption, particularly high- level corruption, corruption at every level of the judiciary, law-enforcement agencies and the public administration, as well as large-scale corruption, which must be pursued with determination at all levels, by rigorous enforcement of the law and successful prosecutions; calls on the Croatian authorities to further strengthen the administrative capacities of anti- corruption bodies by following EU best practice and foster a culture of political accountability;
Amendment 50 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers it one of the highest priorities to combat corruption, particularly high- level corruption, corruption at every level of the judiciary, law-enforcement agencies and the public administration, as well as large-scale corruption, which must be pursued with determination at all levels, by rigorous enforcement of the law and successful prosecutions; calls on the Croatian authorities to further strengthen the administrative capacities of anti- corruption bodies and foster a culture of political accountability as a prerequisite for building and strengthening the rule of law;
Amendment 72 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Encourages the Croatian authorities to continue their efforts to combat discrimination and to enforce the anti- discrimination legislation as well as to address resolutely cases of hate crimes, racial threats and intolerance against sexual minorities; further invites Croatia to continue to act in the spirit of tolerance and take appropriate measures tofor the protection of those who may still be subject to threats or acts of intimidation;
Amendment 104 #
2011/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for progress in the resolution of outstanding bilateral issues with some neighbouring countries, in particular aswith Serbia, mainly regardsing border demarcation, missing persons, property restitution and refugees, and strongly believes that open issues of a bilateral nature must not halt the process of EU accession of candidate and potential candidate countries in the Western Balkans;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that democratic participation stemming from electoral rights cannot be imposed on citizens, but should originate in them; considers, in this respect, that the electoral process is a means of giving European citizens a feeling of ownership of democracy and points out that European political parties play a key role in forming a European demos and that they contribute to enriching the ‘European identity’ of citizens;
Amendment 12 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Recognises the challenge represented by the steady general decrease in voter participation in European elections; points out that even though more EU citizens of voting age are resident not in their Member State of origin but in another Member State, proportionally fewer citizens are registered to vote in European elections;
Amendment 15 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that apart from common principles – namely free, secret elections by universal suffrage – some practical considerations and powerful European symbols (e.g. organising European elections at the same time in every Member State) are also necessary to increase voter participation;
Amendment 18 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 20 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 22 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Invites Member States to grant voting rights to resident EU citizens in regional elections when their regions are vested with legislative capacities;
Amendment 27 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Deplores the fact that a very large number of EU citizens are deprived of their basic civic right to choose the national legislature either in the state in which they live or in their original state; invites Member States to widen the franchise to address this democratic indignity;
Amendment 28 #
2011/2182(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. In the light of the imminent accession of the EU to the ECHR and its first protocol, calls on the Commission to address the practice of certain member states to disenfranchise their own nationals who choose to live in another state for an extended period;
Amendment 15 #
2011/2174(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure Motion for a decision
Indent 2 a (new)
Indent 2 a (new)
– having regard to Protocol (No 7) on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Union,
Amendment 20 #
2011/2174(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 32 – paragraph 2
Rule 32 – paragraph 2
2. Such groupings may not engage in any activities which might result in confusion with the official activities of Parliament or of its bodies. Provided that the conditions laid down in the rules governing their establishment adopted by the Bureau are met, political groups may facilitate their activities by providing them with logistical support. Such groupings shall declare any external support in accordance with Annex Ibe required to declare any support, whether in cash or kind (e.g. secretarial assistance), which if offered to Members as individuals would have to be declared under Annex I. The Quaestors shall keep a register of the declarations referred to in the second subparagraph . The register shall be published on the Parliament's website. The Quaestors shall adopt detailed rules on these declarations.
Amendment 37 #
2011/2174(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex I (new) – Article 4 (new)
Annex I (new) – Article 4 (new)
Amendment 52 #
2011/2174(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex I (new) – Article 5 (new)
Annex I (new) – Article 5 (new)
Article 5 Gifts or similar benefits 1. Members shall refrain from accepting any gifts or similar benefits in the performance of their duties, except those with an approximate value of less than EUR 150 given in accordance with courtesy usage. 2. Any gifts or similar benefits given to Members, pursuant to paragraph 1, when they are representing Parliament in an official capacity shall be handed over to the President and dealt with in accordance with implementing measures to be laid down pursuant to Article 9. 3. Members shall not accept hospitality except when in accordance with courtesy usage. Attendance upon invitation to any events in the performance of their duties or where Members represent the Parliament shall not be considered as hospitality.
Amendment 57 #
2011/2174(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex I (new) – Article 7 (new)
Annex I (new) – Article 7 (new)
Article 7 Advisory Committee on the Conduct of Members 1. An Advisory Committee on the Conduct of Members ("the Advisory Committee") is hereby established. 2. The Advisory Committee shall be composed of five members, appointed by the President at the beginning of his or her term-of-office from amongst the members of the bureaux and the coordinators of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs and the Committee on Legal Affairs, taking due account of the Members' experience and of political balance. Each Member of the Advisory Committee shall serve as chair for six months on a rotating basis. 3. The President shall also, at the beginning of his or her term-of-office, nominate reserve Members for the Advisory Committee, one for each group not represented in the Advisory Committee. In the event of an alleged breach of this Code of Conduct by a Member of a political group not represented in the Advisory Committee, the relevant reserve Member shall serve as a 6th full Member of the Advisory Committee for the alleged breach under consideration. 4. The Advisory Committee shall give guidance to Members for the interpretation and implementation of the provisions of this Code of Conduct. On request of the President, the Advisory Committee shall also assess alleged cases of breach of this Code of Conduct and advise the President on possible action to be taken. 5. The Advisory Committee may, after consulting the President, seek advice from outside experts. 6. The Advisory Committee shall publish an annual report of its work.
Amendment 61 #
2011/2174(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex I (new) – Article 8 (new)
Annex I (new) – Article 8 (new)
Article 8 Procedure in the event of possible breaches of the Code of Conduct 1. Where there is reason to think that a Member may have breached this Code of Conduct, the President may refer the matter to the Advisory Committee. 2. The Advisory Committee shall examine the circumstances of the alleged breach, and may hear the Member concerned. On the basis of the conclusions of its findings, it shall make a recommendation to the President on a possible decision. 3. If, taking into account the advice of the Advisory Committee, the President concludes that the Member concerned has breached the Code of Conduct, he or she shall, after hearing the Member, adopt a reasoned decision laying down a penalty, which he or she shall notify to the Member. The penalty may consist of one or more of the measures listed in Article 153(3) of the Rules of Procedure. 4. The internal appeal procedures defined in Rule 154 of the Rules of Procedure shall be open to the Member concerned. 5. Any penalty imposed on a Member after the expiry of the time-limits laid down in Rule 154 of the Rules of Procedure shall be announced by the President in plenary and published on Parliament's website for the remainder of the parliamentary term.
Amendment 6 #
2011/2090(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Insists that unilateral declarations must not diminish or compromise the need for all States to observe systematically the discipline of publishing correlation tables, setting out the ways and means EU law is to be transposed into domestic law, in the interests of the efficient and transparent implementation of legislation across the whole of the Union;
Amendment 15 #
2011/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 – indent 4
Paragraph 6 – indent 4
Amendment 7 #
2011/2058(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Recital B
Recital B
B. written declarations have in the past served as a useful vehicle for raising issues of particular concern to Union citizens;
Amendment 22 #
2011/2058(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Recital G
Recital G
G. in light of Parliament's growing powerslaw- making powers, as well as the introduction of the European citizens' initiative, the significance of written declarations has substantially diminishchanged;
Amendment 29 #
2011/2058(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Recital H
Recital H
H. written declarations may have a very limited impact, in terms of both agenda-setting and influencing decisions taken by the institutions, and may give a misleading impression as to their effectivenessbut retain value as a popular campaigning tool;
Amendment 36 #
2011/2058(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Recital I
Recital I
I. written declarations should be gradually restricted and in the next term Parliament should examine whether they should not be completely abolishedthe quality and relevance of some written declarations, and in particular their concordance with the competences of the Union as set out in Title I of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, can be underwhelming;
Amendment 40 #
2011/2058(REG)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Bureau to examine the existing rules governing security so as to avoid extensiveover-zealous advertising of written declarations, including the wearing of unseemly T-shirts, and to allow untroubled access to Parliament's Chamber for its Members;
Amendment 46 #
2011/2058(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Rule 123 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Up to five MemberAt least ten Members from at least three political groups may submit a written declaration of not more than 200 words on a matter falling within the competences of the European Union which does not cover issues that are the subject of an ongoing legislative process. ASpecific and reasoned authorisation shall be given by the President on a case-by-case basis. Written declarations shall be printed in the official languages and distributed electronically. They shall be entered with the names of the signatories, in a register. This register shall be public and shall be kept outside the entrance to the Chamber during part- sessions and in an appropriate location, to be determined by the College of Quaestors, between part- sessions.
Amendment 59 #
2011/2058(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 123 – paragraph 3
Rule 123 – paragraph 3
3. Where a declaration is signed by a majority of Parliament's component Members, the President shall notify Parliament accordingly and publish the names of the signatories in the minudeclaration in the minutes with the names of its supporters and the declaration as a text adoptedlongside a disclaimer stating that the declaration expresses the view of its signatories and does not bind Parliament.
Amendment 30 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) calls on all EU States to back the VP/HR in securing the necessary enhanced status for the EU throughout the UNO; urges France and the United Kingdom, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, and in accordance with Article 34 (2) TEU, to invite the VP/HR to represent the EU whenever a common position has been defined; insists that the President of the European Council should be enabled to address the General Assembly after the manner of heads of states or government,
Amendment 120 #
2011/2030(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point u a (new)
(ua) to advocate the establishment of a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly (UNPA) within the UN system in order to increase the democratic character, the democratic accountability and the transparency of global governance and to allow for better citizen participation in the activities of the UN, acknowledging that a UNPA would be complementary to existing bodies, including the Inter- Parliamentary Union;
Amendment 6 #
2011/2029(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the EUR-lex database to be improved in order to make it more transparent and ‘user friendly’ for the national parliaments;
Amendment 9 #
2011/2029(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Recognises the work carried out so far by the Impact Assessment Board in scrutinising the quality of the Commission’s impact assessments; stresses, however, the need for such scrutiny to be carried out in strict independence from the Commission, either by ‘out-sourcing’ this function to an external body or by organising the board adequately; is of the opinion that this would not interfere with the Commission’s right of initiative nor with its own prerogatives but would rather strengthen the credibility of the assessments;
Amendment 12 #
2011/2029(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Insists that all directives contain tables in order to illustrate the correlation between EU law and measures necessary for its transposition into State law; calls on national parliaments to join with the European Parliament in ensuring that correlation tables are included in all relevant legislation as a matter of course.
Amendment 128 #
2011/2011(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers the G20 to be a key forum for global cooperation, but also underlines aits lack of representativeness; stresses that actions for global institutional coordination should be carried out through the IMF which should issue Special Drawing Rights, available for public issue and private bond markets, as an interim basis for a stable reserve currency;
Amendment 135 #
2011/2011(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls for the establishment of an international board of central banks - comprised in the first place of the central banks of the EU, Japan, UK and US - with a mandate to coordinate monetary policy, to oversee financial supervision, and to extend and promote the SDRs as a global reserve currency;
Amendment 180 #
2011/2011(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to submit a proposal on how to improve the EU's internal decision-making procedure as regards externalestablish the single representation inof the area of economic and financial affairseurozone at the IMF;
Amendment 5 #
2011/0901(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In order to increase theprovide for broader participation ofby all the Judges in the decisions ofand to allow them to sit more frequently in cases assigned to the Grand Chamber of the Court of Justice, there should be an increase in the number of Judges who may participate in the Grand Chamber, and the automatic participation of the Presidents of Chambers of five Judges should cease.
Amendment 9 #
2011/0901(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Consequently, the necessary measures should be taken to address this situation, and the possibility, provided for by the Treaties, of increasing the number of Judges of the General Court from 27 to 39 is such as to enable both the volume of pending cases and the excessive duration of proceedings before the General Court to be reduced within a short time.
Amendment 12 #
2011/0901(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) The arrangement for nominating judges to the General Court should be modified to reflect a balance between the objective of ensuring the best possible representation of all national legal systems and the need to respond to the requirements of a General Court which is structured more in terms of specialised chambers for each subject. To that end, half of the new Judges (in other words, six of them) should be nominated in line with a procedure that meets this need for specialisation.
Amendment 15 #
2011/0901(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 b (new)
Recital 9 b (new)
(9b) The basic principle should be that the General Court should comprise at least one Judge and at most two Judges having the nationality of each Member State.
Amendment 22 #
2011/0901(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 a (new)
1a. The first paragraph of Article 9 shall be replaced by the following: 'When, every three years, the Judges are partially replaced, 20 and 19 Judges shall be replaced alternately.'.
Amendment 32 #
2011/0901(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
The Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with Article 257 TFEU, may attach temporary Judges to the specialised courts in order to cover the absence of Judges who, while not suffering from disablement deemed to be total, are prevented from participating in judicial business for an extended period of time. In that event, the Parliament and the Council shall lay down the conditions under which the temporary Judges shall be appointed, their rights and duties, the detailed rules governing the performance of their duties and the circumstances in which they shall cease to perform those duties. Those provisions shall ensure, moreover, that the temporary Judges enjoy comparable rights and are entitled to assume the same functions as permanent Judges, in order to guarantee the uncompromised authority of the Court's judgments.
Amendment 36 #
2011/0901(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The 12 judges appointed following the entry into force of this Regulation shall take up their posts immediately once they have taken the oath. Six of them shall be chosen at random and their term of office shall end six years after the first partial replacement of the General Court following the entry into force of this Regulation. The term of office of the other six Judges shall end six years after the second partial replacement of the General Court following the entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 1 #
2011/0815(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas at the European Council on 19 June 2009 the Heads of State or Government agreed to take a decision in order to provide reassurance and to'necessary legal guarantees' responding to the concerns of the Irish people in relation to the right to life, family and education, taxation, security and defence, and agreed that they would, at the time of the conclusion of the next accession treaty and in accordance with their respective constitutional requirements, set out the provisions of the decision in a protocol to be attached to the Treaty on European Union and the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union as clarifications of the provisions of the Treaty of Lisbon with respect to the Irish concerns;
Amendment 3 #
2011/0815(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas Article 2 of the draft protocol, in relation to taxation, only draws general conclusions in the absence of specific provisseeks to establish that 'nothing in the Treaty of Lisbon makes any change of any kind, for any Member State, to the extent or operations of the Treaty of Lisbon and does not prevent further progress towards enhanced economic coordination in the Unioncompetence of the European Union', in spite of the need to move towards much closer integration of fiscal policy, particularly within the eurozone, which includes Ireland;
Amendment 5 #
2011/0815(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas Article 3 of the draft protocol explicates the provisions of the Treaty of Lisbon on security and defence (Articles 42 to 46 of the Treaty on European Union), making it clear that the Union's common security andpurports to lay down that the Union's common security and defence policy, which includes the progressive framing of a common EU defence policy , 'does not prejudice the security and the defence policy of each Member State, including Ireland, or the obligations of any Member State', despite the fact that all Member States have an obligation to aid and assist by all means in their power a Member State which is the victim of armed aggression, and that, equally, all Member States are enjoined to offer solidarity to each other in the event of a terrorist attack or a natural or man-made disaster;
Amendment 6 #
2011/0815(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
Amendment 9 #
2011/0815(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Expresses a positive opinion with regard to a European Council decision in favour of examining the proposed amendments to the TreatiesTakes notes of the proposed amendments to the Treaties which the European Council wishes to examine;
Amendment 10 #
2011/0815(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the European Council, the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments, and to the Government and Parliament of the Republic of Croatia.
Amendment 1 #
2011/0382(NLE)
Draft opinion
–
–
The Committee on Foreign Affairs calls on the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, as the committee responsible, to propose that Parliament decline to give its consent.
Amendment 24 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Citation –1 (new)
Citation –1 (new)
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular to Article 6 thereof,
Amendment 28 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3 a) Article 6(2) of the Treaty on European Union enjoins the Union to accede to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR), and the negotiations to this end which are now in train will not be concluded without a unanimous decision of the Council after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, followed by the approval of all Member States in accordance with their constitutional requirements and ratification by all signatory states of the Council of Europe.
Amendment 47 #
2011/0217(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – indent 3 a (new)
- to strengthen and widen civic rights by completing the accession of the Union to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
Amendment 7 #
2011/0177(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, pursuant to Article 311 TFEU, the Union must provide itself with the means necessary to attain its objectives and carry through its policies, and is to be financed wholly from own resources, and whereas the Council is required to consult Parliament before it adopts a new decision on the reform of own resources, and furthermore the Council has to obtain the consent of Parliament before adopting regulations on measures to implement the own resources system;
Amendment 15 #
2011/0177(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas it is necessary for the EU to have both a budget and a budgetary procedure which fully reflect the transparent and democratic essence of the parliamentary decision-making and control process, on a basis of respect for the principles of unity and universality, which require that all revenue and expenditure be entered in full with no adjustment against each other, and that there be a public debate and parliamentary vote on both revenue and expenditure;
Amendment 16 #
2011/0177(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Ja (new)
Recital Ja (new)
Ja. whereas the strategic decisions of the European Council, backed by the Commission and Parliament, to create a banking union and deepen fiscal integration change the context in which the next MFF will be realised and opens up new perspectives to adapt the finances of the European Union to have a counter- cyclical function,
Amendment 34 #
2011/0177(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that pursuant to Article 310 TFEU the revenue and expenditure shown in the EU budget must be in balance and, therefore, the budget cannot generate public debficit;
Amendment 40 #
2011/0177(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that the EU budget is primarily an investment budget and that 94 % of its total returns are invested within in the Member States themselves or for external priorities of the Union; emphasises that, for the regions and Member States, public investment would be minimised or impossible without the contribution of the EU budget; believes that any decrease of the EU budget would inevitably hamper the growth and competitive strength of the entire Union economy;
Amendment 48 #
2011/0177(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls that delivering on the Europe 2020 strategy’s seven flagship initiatives will require a huge amount ofsubstantial future- oriented investment, estimated at no less than EUR 1 800 billion up to 2020; stresses that one of the main objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy, namely, to promote jobs and high- quality employment for all Europeans, will only be achieved if the necessary investment in education, in favour of a knowledge society, and in research and innovation, SMEs, and green and new technologies is made now and not delayed any longer; favours combining the reduction of public deficits and debt with the promotion of such investments;
Amendment 56 #
2011/0177(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11a (new)
Paragraph 11a (new)
11a. Is convinced that large cost efficiency savings can be made by the judicious transfer of certain items of national government expenditure to the EU budget, such as R&D, by achieving economies of scale, an end to duplication and measures to correct market failure;
Amendment 111 #
2011/0177(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Takes the view that the overall amount dedicated by the Commission to the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice does not adequately reflect the strengthening of this area with the Treaty of Lisbon and its growing tasks and challenges, particularly in the fight against crime and in the field of immigration and asylum policies;
Amendment 119 #
2011/0177(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Underlines the increase of the Union's international responsibilities, especially but not only in its neighbourhood, and the development of new instruments including that of the External Action Service; insists on the need to match its aspirations to develop common foreign, security and defence policies with results;
Amendment 174 #
2011/0177(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
Paragraph 52
52. Urges the Commission and Council to list in a separate annex the budgetary or financial commitments made by a number of Member States in the framework of reinforced cooperation or, of a specific treaty aimed at reinforcing solidarity within the EUal assistance according to the provisions of Article 122(2), 136(3) and 143 TFEU, as national contributions to the European Financial Stability Fund or as direct bilateral financial aid to other Member States;
Amendment 178 #
2011/0177(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
Paragraph 53
53. Strongly requests the Member States to make a firm commitment to the incorporation of the European Development Fund into the EU budget as of 2021; notes that such a reform will require the ceiling on EU borrowing to be lifted from its current (2007) ceiling of 1.23% GNP;
Amendment 185 #
2011/0177(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58
Paragraph 58
58. Reaffirms its basic position, as stated in its resolution of 13 June 2012, that it is not prepared to give its consent to the next MFF regulation without political agreementat the same time delivering a positive opinion on reform of the own resources system, in line with the Commission’s proposals of 29 June 2011; believes that such a reform should aim at reducing the share of Member States’ GNI- based contributions to the EU budget to 40 % by 2020, thereby contributing to the consolidation efforts of Member States;
Amendment 190 #
2011/0177(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59 – point 5
Paragraph 59 – point 5
5) the new system must put an end to thebe designed to phase out existing rebates and other correction mechanisms; any eventual compensation can only be accepted on the basis of the Commission proposal, as temporary by nature and justified by indisputable and objective economic criteria;
Amendment 192 #
2011/0177(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59 – point 6
Paragraph 59 – point 6
6) in the event that implementation of the new own resources does not result in a significant decrease in Member States’ GNI-based contributions to the EU budget, the Commission will come forward with additional proposals on the introduction of new genuinew own resources.
Amendment 202 #
2011/0177(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 67 a (new)
Paragraph 67 a (new)
67a. Gives notice that it intends to make proposals to reform the financial system of the Union as part of its proposals to the next Convention which will be called in due course to revise the Treaties according to the provisions of Article 48 (2-3) TEU;
Amendment 34 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point b
Paragraph 5 – point b
(b) when conducting foreign and security policy, not least under the CSDP, the EU must ensure consistency between the different areas of its external action and between these and other policiesexternal and internal policies; notes that the HR has a special responsibility in this matter;
Amendment 39 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – point c a (new)
Paragraph 5 – point c a (new)
(c a) the HR has powers to make proposals to the Council in common foreign and security policy, either on her own initiative or at the request of the European Council, and under the overall direction of the European Council - in which case the Council may act by QMV;
Amendment 50 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 56 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Urges the European Council to carry out its task of identifying the strategic interests and political objectives of the EU by drawing up a European foreign policy strategy geared to international developments, which should be based on real convergence of the different dimensions of EU external action and increasing conformity of the national policies of the Member States to the common objectives of the EU, and subject to regular review;
Amendment 59 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 67 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Considers the termination of the WEU Treaty and the disbandment of the WEU Assembly to be consistent with the new legal framework created by the Lisbon Treaty, and does not believe that disbandment of the Assembly will leave anyWishes to enhance cooperation with EU national parliaments in exercising democratic scrutiny over the CFSP and the CSDP, with the goal of mutually reinforcing their respective influence on the political choices made by the other European institutions and by the Member States; looks forward to reaching agreement with national parliaments on new forms of vacuum in which the VP/HR, the Council, and the Commission could act outside of parliamentary control; declares its willingness to enhance cooperation with EU national parliaments in exercising democratic scrutiny over the CFSP and the CSDP, with the goal of mutually reinforcing their respective influenceinterparliamentary cooperation in the field of CFSP which fully respect the distinct mandates and functions of the two parliamentary levels yet which combine to hold national ministers and the EU institutions to account for their performance in the field of foreign affairs and which reassure the citizen onf the polidemocratical choices made by the other European institutions and by the Member Statesaracter of the emerging common policies at EU level;
Amendment 71 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 80 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 87 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 91 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 97 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 117 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Maintains that all of the above points should be tackled by means of a clear-cut long-term political resolve, making full use of the potential offered by the Lisbon Treaty, and that any common defence policy intended to move gradually towards common defence must serve to strengthen the EU's ability to respond to crises and long-term peace-building, and above all guarantee Europe's strategic autonomy, averting the danger that its standing might decline on the world stage; calls on the national parliaments to embark on an appropriate joint initiative in relation to their institutional partners and calls for a special European Council meeting to be given over to European defence; renews its call for a European defence White Paper;
Amendment 121 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Renews its call for a White Paper on European Defence to be based on national defence and security reviews in all the Member States which accord to a common template and allow for direct comparability of strengths and weaknesses in current capabilities and planning assumptions; urges that in the course of 2012 this White Paper be discussed at a special meeting of the European Council and debated in the European Parliament and between the European and national parliaments;
Amendment 123 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Takes note ofthat the Franco-British initiative of 2 November 2010 on security and defence cooperation and hopes that itagreement on security and defence cooperation has been launched outside the framework of the Treaty on European Union and without regard to the provisions of that Treaty for permanent structured cooperation in defence; hopes nevertheless that this latest attempt at Franco-British collaboration can act as a springboard for further progress at European level in line with the Union's institutional framework and the logical requirements of rationalisation and technological, industrial, and operational integration from which it stemmed, inter- operability and cost effectiveness;
Amendment 132 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Notes that, in addition to being a political necessity, Permanent Structuraled Cooperation (PESCO), as provided for in the Treaty, takes the form of a legal obligation and not, as laid down in the Treaty, provides legal safeguards and option (i.e. Member States ‘shall establish’ and not ‘may establish’)bligations; calls on the Council and the Member States to remedy their failure hitherto to act in this area by using the Defence White Paper to determininge the aims and substance of PESCO without further delay,such enhanced cooperation in the military field involving all the Member States on as broad a basis as possible and, not least, assessing the advisability of implementation based on variable geometrywhich prove themselves to be both politically willing and militarily capable;
Amendment 138 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Believes that the role of the Defence Ministers needs to be strengthened both within the Council's Foreign Affairs configuration and within the EDA; maintains that the number of meetings should be higher than at present;
Amendment 139 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Recommends that serious thought be given toin the true significanceWhite Paper and its follow-up to the significance and implications of the clause on mutual assistance in the event of armed aggression on the territory of a Member State, tackling the unresolved problems regarding the implementing provisions, which were removed from the draft treaty on the functioning of the European Union; calls for political guidelines to be drawn up, an imperative need which has arise not least from the recent termination of the modified Treaty of Brussels (WEU);
Amendment 149 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
Amendment 152 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Points to the need to overcome the current imbalance in terms of planning capabilities and the conduct of civilian and military operations by providing the EU with a permanent military-strategic level of command or Operational Headquarters (OHQ) to serve as a counterpart to the CPCCommon Planning and Conduct Capability; points out that the Berlin Plus arrangements have been put to only limited use, having been confined to date to takeovers of pre-existing NATO missions, and draws attention to the problems connected with the framework nation track, which is based on the use of five national OHQs, and in particular to the fragmented nature of political and strategic operations planning (Crisis Management Concept, Military Strategic Options, Initiating Military Directive), adding to the difficulty of force generation, as well as making the use of civilian and military capabilities more complex to coordinate;
Amendment 156 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Considers that the existing Operation Centre, though constituting a welcome first step, falls short of the requirements (it is no coincidence that it has never been used) and that it must instead be made permanent and put in a position to manage missions beyond the present limited size (some 2 000 troops), the ways to do so being to increase its staff substantially and deal with the unreliability of the EU's communications and information systems infrastructure, the main reason for which is that there is no permanent C2 structure (or corresponding legal framework), a fact which can also adversely affect situational awarenesslarger missions, and to deal with the unreliability of the EU's communications and information systems infrastructure; maintains that the military OHQ should be set up alongside the civilian HQ, thus making it possible to carry out the whole range of military and civilian operations, exploiting potential synergistic effects to the full while respecting the distinctive civilian and military chains of command and the different decision-making procedures and financing arrangements;
Amendment 160 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Welcomes the fact that, in her reply to the Weimar initiative, the HR recognised the need for an EU military conduct capability; maintains that the cost efficiency analysis called for by the HR should also factor in the costs arising because the EU has no OHQ; declares its intention of promoting a study on that point and on the possible cost of, andurges that the White Paper exercise deals with the question of the financing arrangements for, the new structure;
Amendment 170 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Encourages the head of the Agency/VP/HR and the Commission to seek strongclose cooperation between the EDA and the Commission with a view to enhancing dual-use capability in order to make for better synergistic management of civilian- military resources, in particular through the security chapter of the framework programme for research and technological development; accordingly welcomes the prospect of the eighth framework programme, which will also cover external security;
Amendment 178 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Maintains that one of the prerequisites for a self-containedcredible CSDP is the establishment of a more competitive European defence and security market, with an enhanced Eur opean defence technological and industrial base (EDTIB)to public procurement (including identification of key industrial capabilities, security of supply between countries, increased competition in the defence equipment market, a deepening and diversifying supplier base, and increased armaments cooperation);
Amendment 182 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 – introductory part
Paragraph 41 – introductory part
41. Points out that it is essential, for the defence market, for the following directives to be transposed into national law by all Member States:
Amendment 183 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
Amendment 191 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
Amendment 200 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
Amendment 204 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 – introductory part
Paragraph 48 – introductory part
48. Welcomes the fact that key provisions of the Lisbon Treaty have allowed for a context of the kind described above and reflect the need to exploit the synergies between external and internal security, including the following:
Amendment 205 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 – indent 1
Paragraph 48 – indent 1
– expansion of the CSDP to include wider Petersberg-type missions that could contribute to counterterrorism, not least through support to help third countries fight terrorism on their territory; recommends that these provisions be interpreted in sweeping terms;
Amendment 208 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 – indent 2
Paragraph 48 – indent 2
– solidarity clause: agrees that this instrument must be made operative and welcomes the fact that the Commission and the HR/VP have promised to submit a cross-cutting proposal in 2011 in order to provide the basis for the EU's collective commitment to putting the solidarity clause into practice;
Amendment 210 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Considers that the European Security Strategy (2003) and the Internal Security Strategy (2010) coherently identify a number of common areas – such as terrorism, organised crime, and cybersecurity – with implications for both security dimensions; agrees, therefore, that the way of bringing together the internal and external dimensions needs to be improved, an idea which has been developed by the Commission in its communication entitled ‘The EU internal security Strategy: five steps towards a more secure Europe’;
Amendment 219 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
Paragraph 51
Amendment 221 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
Paragraph 52
52. Is of the view that logic will then implynsists that, when the same threat requires the activation of external and internal security measures, the EU should give priority to the more efficient – and legally sound – measures available, the latter being those arising from internal competence; considers that Parliament's role should also be decisive as regards the related specific CFSP strategies and measuresre measures needed to safeguard external security mirror the internal competences of the EU, the ordinary legislative procedure should be used;
Amendment 234 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59
Paragraph 59
59. Points out that clear-cut progress is needed urgently as regards technical, legal, operational, and above all political and strategic aspects; maintains in particular that every mission should be encompassed within a clear (medium- and long-term) political strategy; considers such linkage to be essential in order to ensure the operational success of interventions and, more generally, break the vicious circle in which the CSDP, rather than being a tool of the CFSP, is tending to replace it, with all the inconsistencies which that entailCalls for the stricter evaluation of all CSDP missions and for the clearer establishment of operational and strategic objectives, leading to the introduction of more robust procedures;
Amendment 246 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61 – introductory part
Paragraph 61 – introductory part
61. Calls for closer coordination on the ground, in which the heads of delegation (now EEAS officials and no longer Commission officials)EEAS delegations and the EUSRs will have a crucial role to play; considers that such coordination should apply at several levels, in particular:
Amendment 256 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 68
Paragraph 68
Amendment 260 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 71
Paragraph 71
71. Acknowledges that, on a legal basis, the Lisbon Treaty has overcome the previous dichotomy between Union and Community policies by conferring a unique legal personality and by strengthening the autonomy of the EU legal order in terms of international law, even when international security is at stake, as already stated by the Court of Justice case law in the Kadi case (according to which ‘international law can permeate the EU legal order only under the conditions set by the constitutional principles of the Community’);
Amendment 264 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 72
Paragraph 72
72. Calls on those Member States which have seats on the UN Security Council to defend thecommon positions and interests of the EU and to ask the HR/VP to speak for the EU in that forum, in accordance with the Lisbon Treaty;
Amendment 268 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 74
Paragraph 74
74. Recognises that NATO still constitutes the bedrock of collective defence for those Member States which belong to it; welcomes France's return to the integrated command structure of the Atlantic Alliance and considers that this should help to dispel any resistance to the development of a common defence policy at EU level;
Amendment 277 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 76
Paragraph 76
76. Points to the fundamental importance of the African continent for the EU's security and for peacekeeping and conflict prevention; supports close cooperation between the EU and the African Union within the Peace and Security Partnership in conjunction with the Africa-EU Joint Strategy; favours greater involvement of the African Union, especially where crisis management is concerned, and reaffirms the need for the Commission and the Member States to play their part by taking practical measures to combat trafficking in, and the spread of, light weapons and small arms; endorses the pledge in the Tripoli Declaration to make the African peace and security architecture fully operational;
Amendment 279 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77
Paragraph 77
77. Recommends in particular that African early warning and conflict capabilities be developed, that the ‘panel of the wise’ should be placed in a more effective position to mediate, and that study should focus on ways of giving effect to the recommendations in the Prodi report on the financing of African peacekeeping operations; urges that relations be pursued on a collaborative basis and; urges that the capabilities of African sub-regional organisations be enhanced;
Amendment 280 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78
Paragraph 78
78. Recalls that, in addition to partnerships with other international organisations such as the UN, NATO, and the AU, cooperation with individual third countries should be enhanced in the context of the CSDP; notes that experience shows that third countries can bring important assets, human resources, and expertise to CSDP missions, such as in the context of EUFOR Chad/CAR, for which Russia provided much-needed helicopters, and EUFOR Althea, to which countries like Turkey and Morocco contributed substantial contingents of troops; believes, furthermore,believes that the involvement of third countries can enhance the legitimacy of CSDP operations and help set up a broader security dialogue with important partners;
Amendment 282 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 79
Paragraph 79
79. Considers that such dialogue should address respective threat assessment, involve (where relevant)ing the participation of third countries in EU exercises and training activities and lead to closer mutual engagement across the board; believes that procedural obstacles should be tackled in order to facilitate cooperation with third countries and avoid the delays that negotiating each specific contribution may entail; takes the view that framework agreements and standard procedures could be established, to this end, with some third countries to facilitate their contribution with third countries;
Amendment 284 #
2010/2299(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 80
Paragraph 80
80. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the European Council, Vice- President/High Representative, the Council, the Commission, the parliaments of the Member States, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, and the Secretaries-General of the United Nations and NATO.
Amendment 1 #
2010/2291(ACI)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Regards the agreement as an important step towards greater transparencyonly one step towards greater transparency and intends in due course to propose that standards be raised to ensure the consistent integrity of the public administration of the Union and a strengthening of the institutional rules, in particular with a view to making the register compulsory and requiring full financial disclosure;
Amendment 12 #
2010/2291(ACI)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 6 – point b
Paragraph 6 – point b
(b) the scope of the register, which covers all relevant actors but excludes, among others, social partners as actors in the social dialogue, as well as churches, political parties and local, regional and municipal authoritie, with respect to the social partners, churches, political parties and local, regional and municipal authorities, distinguishes between their role as lobbyists and their role as official interlocutors of the Union institutions;
Amendment 30 #
2010/2291(ACI)
Proposal for a decision
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Requests that the Bureau of Parliament devise a system whereby all lobbyists falling within the scope of the register who obtain a meeting with a relevant Member about a specific legislative dossier are recorded as having done so in an explanatory memorandum to the report or recommendation relating to the draft legislative act;
Amendment 21 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital AA
Recital AA
Amendment 22 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that political parties – and their linked political foundations and poli– are essentical institutions – work inruments of a parliamentary democracy as ‘conveyer belts’, holding parliamentarians to account, helping to shape the political will of citizens, drawing up political programmes, training and selecting candidates, maintaining the dialogue with citizens and enabling citizens to express their views;
Amendment 24 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 28 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the European political parties, as they stand, are not in a position to fully play this role in the context of the European Parliament because they are merely the umbrella organisations of national parties and not directly in touch with the electorate in the Member States;
Amendment 29 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes, however, with satisfaction that the European political parties and political foundations and institutes have nevertheless become an indispensable actor in the political life of the European Union, particularly shaping and voicing the respective positions of the various ‘political families’;
Amendment 30 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Underlines the need for all European political party to be made up of national or regional parties that respect and implement internal democracy (in the democratic election of party bodies, and democratic decision-making)ies to conform to the highest standards of internal party democracy;
Amendment 33 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 37 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 43 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 50 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is convinced that authentic legal status for the European political parties and a legal personality of their own, based directly on the law of the European Union, will enable the European political parties to act as representative agents of the European public interest next step in the development of European political parties should be the establishment of a statute which reconstitutes the parties on a common basis under EU law;
Amendment 52 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 56 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 62 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that interaction of the European political parties involvese importance of the adoption of transnational party lists for the adopelection of a transnational party list; points out that without legal status there can bportion of seats in the European Parliament, and notes the scale of the challenges this reform will pose to European political parties which will have nto prospect of adopting a transnational list of candidates for Parliamentupgrade their activities and strengthen their organisational capacity in order to compose the lists and campaign effectively on a pan-EU basis for votes and seats;
Amendment 63 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 66 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 72 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Considers that this would be a firstreform will be the key step towards changing the character of the European elections, moving away from their image as ‘synchronised national elections’;
Amendment 74 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 76 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. RDecalls a demand made long ago, namely to give the European political parties and foundations a legal statute, enabling them to acquire legal personality under EU law rather than the law of the State where they are established or recognised; considers that such a statute could at the same time lay down minimum requirements as to their functioning and structure; invites the Committee on Constitutional Affairs to draw up a legislative proposal with this aim, to be submitted to the Commissionides therefore to request the Commission to propose a draft statute for European political parties in accordance with Article 225 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;
Amendment 80 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 83 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Points out that the award of funding and settlement of the accounts of the European political parties and foundations are bureaucratic and cumbersome procedures; considers that this stems to a great extent from the fact that the funding falls under the regime of ‘grants’ within the meaning of the Financial Regulation, which is appropriate for the funding of projects or associations but not for parties; considers, further, that the system of grants is not in line with the funding arrangements of parties at Member State level;
Amendment 84 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Is therefore of the opinion that it would be helpfulthe Commission should propose to create a new Title in the Financial Regulation dedicated especially to, and tailor-made for, the funding of European parties and foundations; considers that the Funding Regulation should, where its financial implementation is concerned, refer to the provisions of this new Title;
Amendment 86 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Points out that the activities of a political party cannot be programmed over a lengthy period, since it has to react constantly to changing situations; considers that to ask for the submission of ‘annual work programmes’ as a precondition for funding is in these circumstances an unnecessary bureaucratic burden which should be removed from the funding regimeConsiders that to ask for the submission of ‘annual work programmes’ as a precondition for funding is inappropriate for political parties; points out, moreover, that such a requirement does not exist in any Member State of the Union;
Amendment 87 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 91 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Points out that in the context of this revision the limitation imposed on European political foundations to use their funds within the European Union should be removed; thereby enabling these Foundations to play a role within as well as beyond European borders;
Amendment 95 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Points out that since 2008 European political parties have been entitled to use sums received as grants for ‘financing campaigns conducted ... in the context of the elections to the European Parliament ...’ (Article 8, third paragraph, of the Funding Regulation); further points out, however, that they are prohibited from using these sums for financing ‘referenda campaigns’; considers that the reason for this is probably a concern that European parties and foundations could interfere in the domestic affairs of Member States; believes, however that, if European political parties are to play a political role at EU level, they should have the right to participate in such campaigns as long as the subject of the referendum has a direct link with issues concerning the European Union;
Amendment 97 #
2010/2201(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. InvitUrges the European political parties to begin now, without being required to do so by the legislator, on the following reforms: the possibility of individual membership; and the election by all party members of delegates to party congresses, which in turn designate the decision- making bodies of the party, submitting programmes and manifestos either to a referendum of all members or to a congress, and deciding in the same way on the designation of their nominees for the presidency of the Commissioncreate conditions for the recruitment of individual citizens as direct members, and for the appropriate participation of the direct membership in the internal activities and decision-making processes of the parties;
Amendment 18 #
2010/2127(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 90 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Rule 90 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. Parliament shall ensure that it is immediately and fully informed by the Commission at all stages of the negotiation and conclusion of international agreements, including the definition of negotiating directives, in accordance with Annex 3 to the Framework Agreement. When it is intended to open negotiations on the conclusion, renewal or amendment of an international agreement, including agreements in specific areas such as monetary affairs or trade, the committee responsible may decide to draw up a report or otherwise monitor the procedure and inform the Conference of Committee Chairs of that decision. Where appropriate, other committees may be asked for an opinion pursuant to Rule 49(1). Rules 188(2), 50 or 51 shall apply where appropriate.
Amendment 19 #
2010/2127(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 90 – paragraph 4
Rule 90 – paragraph 4
Amendment 12 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the implementation of the Lisbon Treaty hais broughtinging a new dimension to European external action and will be instrumental in enhancing the coherence, consistency and effectiveness of EU foreign policy,
Amendment 17 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the Lisbon Treaty is creating a new momentum in EU foreign policy, notably enablingenables the Union to take on an international role compatible with its prominent economic status and its ambitions and to organise itself in such a way as to be an effective global player, able to share responsibility for global security and take the lead in defining common responses to common challenges,
Amendment 24 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
Amendment 30 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Council's annual report and commends its transparent and theme- driven structure, which provides a clear overview of policies and actions in the field of the common foreign and security policy; welcomes also the Council's ambition to place further emphasis and a stronger focus on the regional context of conflicts and issues; deploregrets, however, the fact that no possible approaches to resolving those conflicts and issues are outlined in the report;
Amendment 35 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the annual report on the CFSP should draw on the new momentumpotential created by the Lisbon Treaty and serve as an instrument for enhanced interinstitutional dialogue, notably by discussing the implementation of an EU foreign policy strategy, evaluating its effectiveness and outlining its future direction;
Amendment 36 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Reiterates its position in favour of developing a coherent EU foreign policy strategy, based on the objectives and principles establishedlaid down in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), which should clearly identify the common foreign and security policy interests of the EU; calls on the VP/HR to use to the full her powers to initiate, implement and ensure compliance with CFSP, involveing Parliament's relevant bodies fully in that endeavour;
Amendment 48 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expects the EEAS, by promoting closer coordinationg between the CFSP and other external policies, to help strengthen the EU's role and influence on the global stage and enable it to project its interests and values more efficiently, in a manner commensurate with its existing international trade and economic status;
Amendment 54 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes, however, that full coherence and consistency across EU foreign policy will not be achieved simply by setting up the EEAS, but will also require EU Member States to overcome their differing outlooks on key foreign policy issues such as Russia, Turkey and Kosovo; considers it essential, in this regard, that EU Member States not only agree on a common strategy for foreign and security policy, but also ensure thaadjust their national policies areto supportive of EU positions EU common guidelines, actions and positions and to avoid national actions which are contrary to the interests of the Union;
Amendment 68 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Notes its Treaty obligation to determine, together with national parliaments, the organisation and promotion of effective and regular interparliamentary cooperation, in particular in the field of the common foreign, security and defence policy;
Amendment 78 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Emphasises the need for optimal coordination between EU disaster responses and other EU instruments – such as CSDP civilian or military missions – which are already being deployed on the ground or which could be set up in the aftermath of a crisis; believes that a rigid distinction between military and civilian crisis-management operations reflects outdated institutional patterns rather than the reality on the ground, and therefore emphasises the fact that responses to crises usually require a combination of military and civilian instruments;
Amendment 94 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises the need to prevent the EU from becomingWarns of the risk that the EU becomes wholly dependent for its energy supplies on third countries, which would undermine the independence of EU foreign policy; recalls the urgent need to address energy challenges by implementing a common European external energy policy, based on the diversification of energy suppliers; calls, in this regard, on the VP/HR to pursue with determination Parliament's recommendations for the development of a coherent and coordinated policy, in particular by promoting EU cohesion in constructive dialogue with energy suppliers, and especially with Russia and transit countries;
Amendment 109 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Takes the view that, in order to be consistent, EU foreign policy must give absolute priority to promoting democracythe rule of law and democratic government, given that a lawful democratic society is the basis for upholding human rights; believes that the new institutional structure of the EU, with particular reference to the EEAS and its dedicated department, offers an opportunity to enhance the EU's coherence and effectiveness in this area; reiterates Parliament's strong determination, and recalls its longstanding efforts, to defend human rights and democracy in the world through bilateral relations with third countries and active participation in international forums, as well as support for international and local civil-society organisations;
Amendment 119 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Emphasises that effective multilateralism should be the overriding strategic concern of the Union and that, in this context, the EU should take a leading role in international cooperation, facilitate international consensus and advance global action; emphasises the urgent need to address global issues of common concern for EU citizens, such as terrorism, organised crime, energy security, climate change, the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the eradication of poverty, the non- proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and disarmament, migration management and the promotion of human rights and civil liberties; takes the view that, in order to speak with a strong single voice on global issues within the UN system, the EU, while retaining its observer status, should be granted complementary rights at the UN as a natural consequence of the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty; calls on the EU to improve its strategy and tactics for consultations with UN member countries, including by giving clear explanations concerning the nature of the EU and how, on the basis of its Treaty-based powers, it differs from other regional organisations; recommends placing the issue of the EU's rights at the UN high on the agenda for bilateral and multilateral summits with strategic partners; considers it essential to engage with the EU's strategic partners in order to find solutions to major regional and global problems; recommends, furthermore, that strategic partnerships be given a multilateral dimension by including global issues on the agendas for the EU's bilateral and multilateral summits;
Amendment 125 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Takes the view that, in order to speak with a strong single voice on global issues within the UN system, the EU should be granted complementary recognition and participatory rights at the UN as a logical consequence of the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty; calls on all EU States to back the VP/HR in securing the necessary enhanced status for the EU throughout the UNO; urges France and the United Kingdom, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, and in accordance with Article 34 (2) TEU, to invite the VP/HR to represent the EU whenever a common position has been defined; insists that the President of the European Council should be enabled to address the General Assembly after the manner of heads of states or government; recommends placing the issue of EU's position at the UN high on the agenda for bilateral and multilateral summits with strategic partners;
Amendment 133 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the EU should take advantage of the adoption of NATO's new Strategic Concept in order to strengthen its partnership with NATO, bearing in mind the development of the EU's foreign, security and defence policies; points to the need to find pragmatic ways of solving the difficulties – in particular the differences between Cyprus and Turkey – which are hampering the development of closer cooperation between the EU and NATO, given the importance of ensuring that existing forces and capabilities which are shared to a large extent by both organisations are used as efficiently as possible and that conditions are optimized for the security of European troops and civilian operators;
Amendment 142 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Underlines the need for close and continuous coordination of EU foreign policy with the EU'Calls for better coordination and increased cooperation between the EU and its closest ally and strategic partner, the US, enpursuring a joint approach to global governance and to challenges such as nuclear non- proliferation and terrorism; calls on the VP/HR to coordinate closely and develop synergies with the US with a view to ensuring stability and security on the European continent, including on the basis of cooperation with Russia, and with regard to stability in thfocus on a resolution of the immediate crisis caused by the Iranian government's apparent determination to make a nuclear bomb by reaching complete agreater Middle East, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistanement with the US government on the next appropriate steps;
Amendment 148 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Urges the development of a comprehensive EU-US strategy for the improvement of the security situation throughout the greater Middle East, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan which involves cooperation with Turkey, Russia and China;
Amendment 152 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Draws attention to the EU membershipvariable prospects of allEU membership of the Western Balkan countries and underlines the importance of a continuous commitment to the EU enlargement process from both the countries of the region and the EU; deplores in this regard the continuing dispute between Greece and Macedonia on the matter of the latter country's name;
Amendment 159 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the fact that the situation in Kosovo remains stable and peaceful, but is concerned at the serious problems and breaches of electoral law which occurred in several municipalities during the recent elections; stresses the importance of fair elections as part of Kosovo's ongoing democratic transition; urges the Government of Kosovo to improve future electoral processes in order to secure the democratic rights of Kosovo citizens and to strengthen the country's European perspective; calls for the planned talks between Kosovo and Serbia to start without delay, under the sponsorship of the EU, and stresses that they have vast potentialin order to contribute to stability inthroughout Kosovo and to improvinge the situation for local people, including as regards upholding the rule of law in the north of the countryall its people; reiterates the need for the EULEX Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo to ensure that it can function effectively throughoutacross the entire territory of Kosovo, by stepping up its activities in the north of the country, and to enjoy the trust and support of the entire population;
Amendment 195 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the VP/HR to ensure that the EU's approach towards Russia, including in the negotiations on a new EU-Russia Agreement, is coherent, focused on enhancing the rule of law, and driven by a commitment to the values of pluralist democracy, and respect for human rights and the rule of law, including international law; stresses the importance of the Partnership for Modernisation in this context; underlines at the same time the need for a reinvigorated partnershiprelations with Russia, based on mutual respect and reciprocity, on the issues of the fight against terrorism, energy security and supply, climate change, disarmament, conflict prevention and nuclear non- proliferation, including with reference to Iran, Afghanistan and the Middle East, in pursuit of the goal of strengthening global security and stability; takes the view that cooperation on such issues should form the basis for the new EU-Russia Agreement, and therefore looks forward to speeteady progress in the current negotiations on a new comprehensive agreement that is expected substantially to enhance EU- Russia relations;
Amendment 201 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Emphasizes that strengthening the rule of law in all areas of Russian public life, including the economy, would benefit the society as a whole, because the increasing arbitrariness of legislation and business regulation effectively discourages Foreign Direct Investment;
Amendment 212 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Remains concerned at the absence in the EU's Mediterranean policy of a clear long-term strategic vision for the development and stabilisation of the region, which is experiencing an increase in political, economic and social crises, despite; questions the creration of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM); stresses the urgent needale, goals and working methods of the Union for the Euro-Mediterranean integration process to become a political priority for the EU(UfM);
Amendment 218 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Recalls its role within the EU's budget procedure and emphasises the need to ensure the UfM's democratic legitimacy, that decisions are taken in a transparent manner under the auspices on the European side of the VP/HR, and that the European Parliament, the Parliamentary Assembly of the UfM and the national parliaments are involved in the decision-making process;
Amendment 219 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Deplores the virtual stagnation of Turkey's accession process; reminds that the EU and Turkey are both responsible for overcoming the obstacles on Turkey's path towards the membership of the EU; warns of serious long term problems if the EU-Turkey relationship is not stabilized and the EU and NATO continue to be prevented from achieving their goal of closer cooperation; hopes in any case that Turkey will continue its modernisation along European lines;
Amendment 220 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Is monitoring the situation in Tunisia closely, and calls on the EU to support the Tunisian people in its democratic transition, including byWelcomes the flight of Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali from Tunisia and the installation of the transitional government; expects the early resignation of Hosni Mubarak in Egypt; looks forward to the transition to liberal democracy in both these countries, and supports the Arab people in extending and consolidating their efforts to achieve liberty and justice at home and across their region; commits the EU to providing appropriateny assistance that may be needed; emphasises the need to adjust funding to help alleviate the social and economic crisis in the country to enhance the political, social and economic development;
Amendment 237 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Reiterates its view that Pakistan has a key role in the region and that a stable, secular, democratic and prosperous Pakistan is of vital importance to stability in Afghanistan and the wider region; stresses, furthermore, Pakistan's key role in the Afghan peace process; recognises that the devastating floods of August 2010 have been a setback for Pakistan's new government, which had been starting to make progress in dealing with numerous challenges; urges the Council and the Commission, together with the wider international community, to respond with a strong show of solidarity and concrete support to Pakistan's urgent need for post- flood reconstruction and rehabilitation and the country's aspirations to build a strong and prosperous society; welcomes and further encourages EU efforts to bolster political support for stepping up institution- and capacity- building in Pakistan and helping Pakistan's democratic institutions to combat extremism;
Amendment 258 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Commends India's involvement in international actions, notably in Afghanistan and with the Atalanta operation; calls for more collaborative action on issues relating to global economic governance and the promotion of democracy and human rights, particularly in Kashmir; looks forward to substantial progress in the current negotiations on a free-trade agreement; expects the strategic partnership with India to develop in accordance with the Joint Action Plan, so as to yield concrete results;
Amendment 267 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Believes thatIn light of the worsening security situation and increase in terrorist activities, calls on the EU shouldto adopt a comprehensive approach to security and stability concerns in the Sahel region by employing all relevant EU instruments to eradicate poverty, guarantee sustainable development, address climate change concerns in the region, manage South- South and South-North migratory flows and ensure democracy and institution- building; believes that a process of consensus-building amongst the countries of the region, in cooperation with, and with the progressive ownership of, the AU, should also be put in place;
Amendment 1 #
2010/2118(ACI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the Treaty of Lisbon places the Parliament on an equal footing with the Council in the ordinary legislative procedure and in budgetary matters, and enhances its role in the EU's external policy, with the exception of the role relating to Common Foreign and Security Policy,
Amendment 2 #
2010/2118(ACI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4 – point l
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 4 – point l
(l) the establishment of a regular dialogue between the President of the Commission and the President of Parliament on key horizontal issues and major legislative proposals without prejudice to the role of the Conference of Presidents or the statutory budgetary and legislative procedures, (paragraph 101),
Amendment 4 #
2010/2118(ACI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Understands that the words "international conferences", referred to in paragraphs 21 and 21b new of the agreement, should be understood as covering not only multilateral agreements, but also bilateral ones of particular political importance (namely, important political cooperation, trade or fisheries agreements), on which Parliament's consent is in any case requestired;
Amendment 27 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls the need for an EU White Paper on security and defence, based on systematic and rigorous security and defence reviews conducted by the States according to common criteria and timetable, which would define the Union's security and defence objectives and interests more clearly in relation to the means and resources available; emphasises that the White Paper should also define areas in which, and conditions under which, greater civilian- military cooperation is desirable to help achieve those objectives; the EU White Paper should identify explicitly opportunities for the pooling of the resources at EU level, as well as national specialization and capability harmonization, in order to achieve large economies of scale;
Amendment 128 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Emphasises, therefore, the need to coordinate, and push for,stimulate investment in dual-use technologies and capabilities in the areas of defence and civilian security where overlaps have been identified, so as to quickly close capability gaps whilst avoiding unnecessary duplication, creating synergies and supporting standardisation; recalls the essential role in this respect is to be played by the European Defence Agency;
Amendment 25 #
2010/2021(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is of the opinion that the institutions should exchange of information prior to a revocation should take place as a matter of transparency, courtesy and loyal cooperation between the institutions concerned, and not as a formal obligation; however, deems it redundant and confusing to introduce a specific obligation requiring a statement of reasons for the adoption of certain legal acts in addition to the general requirement laid down in on an informal basis prior to a formal revocation in the interests of legislative efficiency and out of respect for the principles of transparency (Article 16(8) TEU) and mutual sincere cooperation (Article 29613(2) TFEU which is applicable to all legal acts);
Amendment 2 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the United Kingdom has opted out of the single currency;
Amendment 3 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas under Article 3(1) TFEU the "monetary policy for the Member States whose currency is the euro" is a Union "exclusive competence" of the Union;
Amendment 11 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the rules governing the stability mechanism should preferably be worked outproposed by the Commission;
Amendment 14 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas, as a complement to the stability mechanism, the Union should investigate the expediency of apromote a consolidated Eurobonds systemmarket;
Amendment 17 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the Commission should present the necessary legislative proposals to strengthen policy coordination between Member Statesproposals for legislation and where necessary Treaty revision, with a view to building, over the medium term, a system of economic government for the Union, and in particular for the euro area, which would strengthen the cohesion and to complement European economic governanceetitiveness of the economy and stabilise the financial system;
Amendment 19 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
Amendment 21 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital L
Recital L
Amendment 27 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas in the history of European integration intergovernmental instruments have functioned as "avant-garde" solutions which have paved the way for full integration at a given moment; whereas, therefore, such instruments were expressly designed with a view to their subsequent integcorporation;
Amendment 28 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas Article 48(6) TEU allows the European Council, after consulting Parliament, to adopt a decision amending all or part of the provisions of Part Three of the TFEU without affecting the balance of competences between the Union and its Member States;
Amendment 29 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital O
Recital O
Amendment 35 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Recital P
Recital P
P. whereas any furthermore substantial revision of the TFEU should be conducted under the normaldinary procedure and should ensure full respect of the Community methodinvolving a Convention and an Intergovernmental Conference;
Amendment 39 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the monetary policy is a Community policy and has been since the Maastricht Treatyn exclusive competence of the Union;
Amendment 43 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the importance of the euro for the European political and economic projectintegration, and appeals to the sense of responsibility and solidarity of all Member States;
Amendment 54 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is deeply concerned by the intention of Heads of States and GovernmentsWarns that the intention of the European Council to establish the permanent stability mechanism outside the EU institutional framework, with the consequence that the Union institutions will not be fully involved poses a risk to the integrity of the Treaty-based system; underlines that Member States must at any rate respect Union law and the prerogatives of the institutions laid down therein; down therein;
Amendment 61 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets that the cEurrent political situation has not permitted an exploration ofopean Council has not explored all the other possibilities contained in the Treaties for establishing a permanent stability mechanism; considers in particular that, in the framework of the present Union competences with regard to economic and monetary union (Article 3(4) TEU) and monetary policy for Member States whose currency is the euro (point (c) of Article 3(1)(c) TFEU), it would have been appropriate to make use of the powers conferred on the Council byin Article 136 TFEU, or in the alternative to have recourse to Article 352 TFEU in conjunction with Articles 133 and 136 TFEU;
Amendment 64 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers moreover that the setting-up and functioning of the permanent stability mechanism should be brought as close as possible to the European Union framework, also by making use, by analogy, of the institutional patternsmechanism of enhanced cooperation under Article 20 TEU in conjunction with Article 5 TFEU on economic policy coordination and the Protocol (No 14) on the Euro Group as a means of involving the Union institutions at a preliminaryll stages and reassuringof encouraging the participation in the mechanism of those Member States whose currency is not yet the euro;
Amendment 70 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – introductory wording
Paragraph 9 – introductory wording
9. States that, in order for the proposed draft European Council decision to be properly scrutinised, supplementary information is needed, notably concerning the envisaged design of the stability mechanism and the relations which it is intended to have with the Union institutions, withCalls on the European Council, before finalising its decision on the Treaty amendment, to provide more information about the detailed design of the stability mechanism, especially concerning the role of the Union institutions in its operation and the relationship between the mechanism and the proposed European Monetary Fund and with the International Monetary Fund; accordingly, makes its support for the draft European Council decision dependent on fulfilmenturges the European Council to consult further ofn the following condioptions:
Amendment 71 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – introductory wording
Paragraph 9 – introductory wording
9. States that, in order for the proposed draft European Council decision to be properly scrutinised, supplementary information is needed, notably concerning the envisaged design of the stability mechanism and the relations which it is intended to have with the Union institutions, withCalls on the European Council, before finalising its decision on the Treaty amendment, to provide more information about the detailed design of the stability mechanism, especially concerning the role of the Union institutions in its operation and the relationship between the mechanism and the proposed European Monetary Fund and with the International Monetary Fund; accordingly, makes its support for the draft European Council decision dependent on fulfilment ofurges the European Council to consult further on how to meet the following conditions:
Amendment 72 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – introductory wording
Paragraph 9 – introductory wording
9. States that, in order for the proposed draft European Council decision to be properly scrutinised, supplementary information is needed, notably concerning the envisaged design of the stability mechanism and the relations which it is intended to have with the Union institutions, with the proposed European Monetary Fund and with the International Monetary Fund; accordingly, makes its support for the draft European Council decision dependent on fulfilment of the following conditionscalls on the European Council to fulfil the following conditions in the process of establishing the new European stability mechanism:
Amendment 79 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point a
Paragraph 9 – point a
(a) a redrafting of the European Council draft decision as proposed in the 1 This paragraph will automatically be deleted if the Committee does not adopt any amendments. amendments annexed hereto12, it being understood that, by shifting the proposed provision from Article 136(3) to Article 136(1) TFEU, the stability mechanism, notwithstanding its initial intergovernmental character, would be placed in a perspective of possible future incorporation into the framework of the Union, e.g. in the form of a special kind ofEuropean debt agency, making use of the institutional patterns of enhanced cooperation;
Amendment 81 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – word separating points a and b
Paragraph 9 – word separating points a and b
Amendment 90 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 – point b – indent 1
Paragraph 9 – point b – indent 1
– the operational features of the permanent stability mechanism and the conditionality measures (a stringent, involving a programme of economic and fiscal adjustment), will be decided on the basis of a recommendationproposal by the Commission, after consulting Parliamentin accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, and that the Commission will be responsible for ensuring full respect of these measures and for the precautionary use of the mechanism, regularly reporting back to Parliament;
Amendment 106 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 126 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Draft decision
Article 1
Article 1
The following paragraph shall beoint is added to Article 136 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union “3. The Member States whose currency is the euro may(1) TFEU “(c) to establish a permanent stability mechanism to be activated if indispensable to safeguard the stabilitycohesion of the euro area as a whole. The granting of any required financial assistance under the mechanism will be made subject to strict conditionalitydetailed rules laid down in a regulation to be adopted in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure.”.
Amendment 127 #
2010/0821(NLE)
Draft decision
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a (new)
Amendment 72 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) It is necessary to establish the minimum number of Member States from which citizensignatories must come. In order to ensure that a citizens' initiative is representative of a Union interestcomes from a significant number of Member States, this number should be set at one third of Member Statesnine.
Amendment 76 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) For that purpose, it is also appropriate to establish the minimum number of citizens coming from each of those Member States. In order to ensure similafair conditions for citizens to support a citizens' initiativeof all nationalities, these minimum numbers should be degressively proportional to the size of each Member State. For the purpose of clarity they should be set out for each Member State in an Annex to the present Regulationaccording to the formula as agreed from time to time for the distribution of seats in the European Parliament.
Amendment 92 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) It is appropriate to provide that, where a citizens' initiative has received the necessary statements of support from signatories and provided it is considered admissible, each Member State should be responsible for the verification and certification of statements of support collected from citizens coming fromin that State. Taking account of the need to limit the administrative burden for Member States, they should, within a period of three months, carry out such verifications on the basis of appropriate checks, which may be based on random sampling, and should issue a document certifying the number of valid statements of support received.
Amendment 95 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) The Commission should examine a citizens' initiative and set out its conclusions and the actions it envisages to take in response to it, within a period of four monthslegal and political conclusions separately; it should also set out the actions it envisages to take in response to it. In order to demonstrate that a citizens' initiative is supported by at least one million signatories and that its possible follow-up is carefully examined, the Commission should explain in a clear, comprehensible and detailed manner the reasons for its intended action, and should likewise give reasons if it does not envisage taking any action.
Amendment 107 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
1. "Citizens"’ initiative" means an initiative, submitted to the Commission in accordance with the present Regulation, inviting the Commission, within the framework of its powers, to submit any appropriate proposal on matters where citizens consider that a legal act of the Union is required for the purpose of implementing the Treaties, which has received the support of at least one million eligible signatories coming from at least one third of allnine Member States;
Amendment 111 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 2
Article 2 – point 2
2. "Signatories"” means citizens of the Unionall legally resident inhabitants of the Member States that have supported a given citizens"’ initiative by completing a statement of support for that initiative;
Amendment 122 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. In order to be eligible to support a proposed citizens' initiative, signatories shall be citizens oflegally resident within the Union and shall be of the age to be entitled to vote in the European electionsat least 16 years of age.
Amendment 133 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Proposed citizens' initiatives which can be reasonably regarded as improper because they are abusive or devoid of seriousness will not be registered. The Commission shall register a proposed initiative within two months from its receipt when the following conditions are fulfilled: (a) the citizens' committee has been formed and the contact persons have been designated; (b) there are no manifest, significant inconsistencies between the different language versions of the title, subject- matter and objectives of the proposed initiative; (c) the initiative manifestly falls within the competences of the Union as conferred on the Union by Member States and falls within the framework of the powers of the Commission to submit any appropriate proposal on matters where citizens consider that a legal act of the Union is required for the purpose of implementing the Treaties; (d) the proposed initiative is not manifestly abusive, frivolous or vexatious; (e) the proposed initiative is not manifestly contrary to the values of the Union as set out in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union.
Amendment 158 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. The signatories of a citizens' initiative shall come from at least one third ofnine Member States.
Amendment 164 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. In one third ofnine Member States, the number of signatories shall comprise at least the minimum number of citizens set out in Annex Inform to the formula of degressive proportionality as established in the current distribution of seats in the European Parliament.
Amendment 177 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
aa. receive the organisers at an appropriate level to allow them to explain in detail the matters raised by the initiative;
Amendment 181 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
ab. consider the organisation of a public hearing on the subject-matter of the initiative, to which the European Parliament, through its responsible committee, may be invited to participate;
Amendment 184 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b
b. examine the citizens' initiative and, within 4within three months, set out in a communication its legal and political conclusions on the initiative, the action it intends to take, if any, and its reasons for doing or not doing so.
Amendment 189 #
2010/0074(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
ba. present a legislative proposal within one year or include the proposal in its next year's Work Programme. If the Commission does not so act it shall give the organisers as well as the European Parliament a detailed explanation.
Amendment 28 #
2010/0051(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. A basic act may provide for the application of the examination procedure or the advisory procedure, accordtaking into the type ofaccount the nature and impact of the implementing measures concerned.
Amendment 29 #
2010/0051(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory wording
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – introductory wording
2. The examination procedure may onlyshall in particular apply for the adoption of:
Amendment 31 #
2010/0051(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. FThe advisory procedure shall apply for all other implementing measures, ands well as, in duly justified cases, for implementing measures referred to in paragraph 2 where it is considered to be appropriate, the advisory procedure shall apply.
Amendment 1 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
– having regard to Article 6(2) of the Treaty on European Union, Article 218(6s 216(2), 218(6), 218(8) and 218(10) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the Protocol on Article 6(2) of the Treaty on European Union concerning the accession of the Union to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms,
Amendment 18 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – indent 3
Paragraph 1 – indent 3
– accession will contribute to the harmonious development of the case law of the two European courts in the field of human rights, particularly because of the increased need for dialogue, and thus will create an integral system, in which the two courts will function in synchrony,
Amendment 19 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – indent 3 a (new)
Paragraph 1 – indent 3 a (new)
– accession will also compensate to some extent for the fact that the scope of the Court of Justice is somewhat constrained in the matters of foreign and security policy and police and security policy by providing useful external judicial supervision of all EU activities,
Amendment 20 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 24 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that, pursuant to Article 2 of Protocol No 8 to the Lisbon Treaty, the agreement on the accession of the Union to the ECHR must not affect the particular domestic situation of the Member States in relation to the ECHR and its protocols in general and with regard to any derogations and reservations made by Member States in particular, and that such circumstances have no effect on the distinctive legal position of the Union in relation to the ECHR;
Amendment 25 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Observes that the ECHR system has been supplemented by a series of additional protocols concerning the protection of rights which are not covered by the ECHR and suggests that the Union should accede to all the protocols which at least partially concern matters where the Union possesses powers (Nos 1, 4, 7 and 12), notwithstanding the fact that four of these additional protocols have not been signed up to by all EU Member States, the Union should accede to all the protocols which are consistent with the provisions of the Charter of Fundamental Rights;
Amendment 30 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 –
Paragraph 5 –
– the right to submit a list of three candidates for the post of judge, one of whom is elected by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe on behalf of the Union and participates in the work of the Court on an equal footing of equality with the other judges, including when a party to the dispute is the Union,
Amendment 31 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 – indent 2
Paragraph 5 – indent 2
– the right to attend, and voteEuropean Commission will have the right to attend, and vote on behalf of the EU Member States at meetings of the Committee of Ministers when it performs its task of monitoring the execution of judgments relevant to EU competences given by the European Court of Human Rights or when it decides on the desirability of seeking an opinion from the Court and the right to be represented on the Steering Committee for Human Rights (a subsidiary body of the Committee of Ministers),
Amendment 34 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Suggests that the panel established under Article 255 TFEU for the selection of members of the Court of Justice and General Court could also be used for the nomination of EU judges to the European Court of Human Rights;
Amendment 35 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is of the opinion that the Member States should not, with respect to each other and in their mutual relations with the Union, be entitled to bring interstate applications concerning an alleged breach of the provisions of Article 33 of the ECHR, as this would be contrary to the spirit of certain commitments arising from the Lisbon Treatyundertake not to submit a dispute concerning the interpretation or application of the EU Treaties to the European Court of Human Rights under the provisions of Article 33 of the ECHR;
Amendment 45 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers it appropriate that, in the interests of the proper administration of justice, in any case brought against a Member State before the European Court of Human Rights which may raise an issue concerning the law of the Union, the Union may, after being authorised by the Courtobserving certain procedures, be permitted to appear as a defendant in the case, and that in any case brought against the Union any Member State may, after being authorised by the Courtobserving certain procedures, be permitted to appear as a defendant in the case;
Amendment 47 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Is clearly aware of the fact that the European Court on Human Rights may find a violation in a case that has already been decided by the ECJ and stresses that this would in no way cast a doubt on ECJ's credibility as an ultimate umpire in the EU judicial system;
Amendment 48 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that the ECHR has an important function in connection with the interpretation of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, as rights guaranteed by the Charter which correspond to rights recognised by the ECHRare practically the same rights that the ECHR contains must be interpreted in accordance with the Convention and as, by virtue of Article 6(3) of the Treaty on European Union, the ECHR constitutes a source of inspiration for the Court of Justice in the formulation of general principles of the Union's law; notes likewise that, pursuant to Article 53 of the ECHR, the Convention cannot be interpreted as limiting or adversely affecting the rights recognised by the Charter of Fundamental Rights, so that the latter retains its full legal force;
Amendment 50 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is aware that accession as such will not resolve the extremely serious problems facing the ECHR system, namely on the one hand the excessive workload due to an exponential increase in the number of individual applications and on the other hand the reform of the structure and functioning of the Court to cope with it; whereas the European Court on Human Rights recognises the fact that it operates in a complex legal and political environment; notes that, in the absence of a solution to these problems, the system is in danger of collapse and that the entry into force of Protocol No 14, which has so far been delayed by the non-ratification of one signatory state, on 1 June 2010 will certainly help to reduce the number of uncompleted procedures but will not eliminate them;
Amendment 53 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Considers it essential to maintain the independence of the European Court of Human Rights in terms of personnel and budgetary policy;
Amendment 54 #
2009/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Encourages the national parliaments of the EU Member States to clearly express their will and readiness to facilitate the accession process by involving their national courts and Ministries of Justice;
Amendment 1 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
– having regard to Title V of the Treaty on European Union, as amended by the Lisbon Treaty, Article 346 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and Protocols 10 and 11,
Amendment 31 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges the High Representative/Vice- President to initiate a thorough audit of past and present ESDP missions in order to identify their strengths and weaknesses; calls for all Member States to undertake a review of their own military capabilities according to commonly agreed criteria and a common timetable, and to share the results of these national defence reviews within the Council;
Amendment 33 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises that, in the longer term, a measure along the lines of a White Paper – providing scopCalls, further, for the publication of the European Union’s first Defence White Paper no later than the end of 2012, which will provide for a wide-ranging public debate – would, raise the profile of the CSDP and step up security and defence cooperation by defining the Union’s security and defence interests more clearly, thereby making the implementation of the ESS and the planning and conduct of EU crisis management operations more effective and better defined;
Amendment 104 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Recalls the need to stabilise the security and political situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan in order to contain the global threats directly affecting Europeans’ security (terrorism, drug trafficking and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction) and, accordingly, welcomnotes the EU Action Plan for Afghanistan and Pakistan adopted by the Council on 27 October 2009; calls, however, on the Council and the Commission to take more tangible steps to increase the EU’s contribution and ensure that its activities are better integrated with those of the Member States and of the international community;
Amendment 106 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 107 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Urges the European Council to establish, in collaboration with the High Representative/Vice-President, and as a top priority, a redefinition of the purpose of the Afghan War alongside a clarification of the scope, type, scale, cost and duration of Europe’s participation in the hostilities;
Amendment 108 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Insists in the meantime that the several diplomatic missions of Member States in Kabul be integrated into one EU delegation;
Amendment 110 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 113 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 115 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 123 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. As regards Bosnia and Herzegovina, notes that the security situation remains calm and stable despite the ongoing political problems, andfragile; emphasises the contribution made by the EU’s military operation (EUFOR ALTHEA) in this respect; Ssupports the Council’s decision to refocus the work of the European Union Police Mission (EUPM) on fighting organised crime and corruption, and encourages the Council to take a decision in the near future with a view to making training for the Bosnian armed forces the new focus of EUFOR ALTHEA; deplores the lack of concerted political decision- making on the future of the international force in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is resulting in unilateral withdrawals by a number of states participating in the force and is liable to detract from the credibility and coherence of the EU’s action in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Amendment 136 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Takes the view that the Union must continuup- grade its activities in the Palestinian Territories; commends the work of the EUPOL COPPS police mission and calls on the Council to consider expanding the mission and to propose a new arrangement with a view to maintaining the border assistance mission at the Rafah Crossing Point (EUBAM Rafah);
Amendment 199 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 63 a (new)
Paragraph 63 a (new)
63a. Deplores the continuing conflict between Turkey and Cyprus, which debilitates practical cooperation between the EU and NATO;
Amendment 226 #
2009/2198(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 73
Paragraph 73
73. Recalls that the European Parliament is the only supranational institution with a legitimate claim to exercise democratic supervision over the EU’s security and defence policy, and that this role has been strengthened by the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty; takes the view that the WEU Assembly – which owes its existence to a treaty (the Modified Brussels Treaty) that has not been signed by all the EU Member States – is noteither politically equipped nor legally entitled to exercise parliamentary supervision over the CSDP;
Amendment 21 #
2009/2195(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 87a – paragraph 1 – introductory wording
Rule 87a – paragraph 1 – introductory wording
Amendment 23 #
2009/2195(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 87a – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Rule 87a – paragraph 1 – indent 1
Amendment 25 #
2009/2195(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 87a – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Rule 87a – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Amendment 27 #
2009/2195(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 87a – paragraph 2
Rule 87a – paragraph 2
Amendment 29 #
2009/2195(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 87a – paragraph 2 a (new)
Rule 87a – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The President shall announce in plenary the date on which the act was received in all the official languages, and the period during which objections may be raised. Such announcements shall be published in the minutes of the sitting together with the name of the committee responsible.
Amendment 33 #
2009/2195(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 87a – paragraph 2 c (new)
Rule 87a – paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Parliament shall take a decision by the deadline laid down in the basic legislative act and by the majority stipulated in Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The President shall inform the Council and the Commission of the decision taken. Where the committee responsible considers that it is appropriate to extend the deadline for objections to the delegated act in accordance with the basic legislative act, the committee chair shall inform the Council and the Commission accordingly.
Amendment 35 #
2009/2195(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 87a – paragraph 2 b (new)
Rule 87a – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. If, 10 working days prior to the start of the part-session the Wednesday of which falls before and closest to the day of expiry of the deadline referred to in paragraph 5, the committee responsible has not made a recommendation or tabled a motion for a resolution, the Conference of Presidents, acting on the basis of one or more motions for resolutions tabled by a political group or at least 40 Members, may decide that the matter should be included on the draft agenda for the part- session referred to above.
Amendment 39 #
2009/2195(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 87a – paragraph 2 d (new)
Rule 87a – paragraph 2 d (new)
2d. If the committee responsible recommends that, prior to the expiry of the deadline set in the basic legislative act, Parliament should declare that it has no objections to the delegated act: - it shall inform the President by means of a letter setting out its reasons including a recommendation to that effect; the letter shall be copied to the other committees involved under Rules 50 and 51. The President shall in turn announce the above recommendation in plenary at the beginning of the following part-session; – if, within 24 hours following the announcement in plenary, a political group or at least 40 Members object to the recommendation, it shall be put to the vote; – if, within the same period, no objections are raised, the proposed recommendation shall be deemed to have been approved; – the President shall inform the Council and the Commission of the decision taken; – the adoption of such a recommendation shall render inadmissible any subsequent proposal objecting to the delegated act.
Amendment 46 #
2009/2195(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 88 – paragraph 4 – point b
Rule 88 – paragraph 4 – point b
(b) Parliament, acting by a majority of its component Members, may oppose the adoption of the draft of measures, justifying its oppositionimplementing act by indicating that the draft of measures exceeds the implementing powers provided for in the basic instrument, is not compatible with the aim or the content of the basic instrumenact or does not respect the principles of subsidiarity or proportionality;
Amendment 47 #
2009/2195(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 88 – paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
Rule 88 – paragraph 4 – point c a (new)
(ca) if the committee responsible, in response to a duly substantiated request from the Commission, recommends, by means of a letter to the President of Parliament setting out its reasons, that Parliament should declare prior to the expiry of the normal time-limit laid down in point (c) of Article 5a(3) and/or point (e) of Article 5a(4) of Decision 1999/468/EC that it has no objections to the proposed act, the procedure provided for in Rule 87a(6) shall apply.
Amendment 50 #
2009/2195(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 88a – paragraph 2 a (new)
Rule 88a – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 25 #
2009/2134(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7
Citation 7
– having regard to Articles 9, 10, 14(2) and 48(2), (3) and (4) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU) and to Articles 22, 223 and 225 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), and to Article 3 of Protocol No 2 on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality,
Amendment A #
2009/2134(INI)
Treaty on European Union
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The European Parliament shall be composed of representatives of the Union's citizens. They shall not exceed seven hundred and fifty in number, plus the President2a. Seven hundred and fifty one representatives shall be elected in the Member States. Representation of citizens shall be degressively proportional, with a minimum threshold of six members per Member State. No Member State shall be allocated more than ninety-six seats. The European Council shall adopt by unanimity, on the initiative of the European Parliament and with its consent, a decision establishing the composition of the European Parliament, respecting the principles referred to distribution of those seats among the States shall be reviewed regularly. Before the end of the fourth calendar year of the mandate, the European Council shall adopt by unanimity, on the initiative of the European Parliament and with its consent, a decision on the distribution of seats during the following parliamentary term. 2b. In addition, twenty-five representatives shall be elected in a single constituency comprising the first subparagraphentire territory of the Union.
Amendment B #
2009/2134(INI)
1976 Elections Act
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2a 1. The distribution of seats between Member States in accordance with the principle of degressive proportionality pursuant to Article 14(2a) of the Treaty on European Union shall be based on their total resident population as established by Eurostat. The ratio between the population and the number of seats of each State before rounding to whole numbers shall vary in relation to their respective populations in such a way that each Member elected in a more populous State represents more citizens than each Member elected in a less populous State and also, conversely, that there are fewer Members elected in a less populous State than in a more populous State. 2. Where a State accedes to the Union during a parliamentary term, it will be allocated seats which will be added to the number of seats provided for in Article 14(2a) and (2b) of the Treaty on European Union on a transitional basis for the remainder of the mandate.
Amendment C #
2009/2134(INI)
1976 Elections Act
Article 9
Article 9
Amendment D #
2009/2134(INI)
1976 Elections Act
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. The Council, acting unanimously after consulting the European Parliament,Parliament and Council shall determine the electoral period at least two years before the first electionsend of the five year term in accordance with Article 14.
Amendment E #
2009/2134(INI)
1976 Elections Act
Article 14
Article 14
Amendment F #
2009/2134(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Proposes that a(i) Determines that Parliament will initiate a proposal for a decision establishing the redistribution of the existing 751 seats among States will take place, if justified objectively by figures established by Eurostat, based on the total resident population, before every election; the redistributis decision wishall be made in accordance with a mathematical formulaadopted before the end of the fourth calendar year of the mandate; (ii) Proposes to enter into a dialogue with the European Council to explore the possibility of reaching agreement on a durable and transparent mathematical formula for the apportionment of seats in the Parliament respecting the criteria laid down in the Treaties, and will be announced at least twelve months before the end of the mandthe principles of plurality between political parties and solidarity among States;
Amendment G #
2009/2134(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Repeats its proposalDetermines to bring forward the timing of the election from June to May;
Amendment H #
2009/2134(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. UrgesCalls on States and political parties to promote the better representation of women and linguistic and ethnic minority candidates at both the EU and the national level; considers it important for the legitimacy of the Union that Parliament's composition reflects the diversity of Europe's peoples;
Amendment I #
2009/2134(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. the Lisbon Treaty changed the mandate of Members of the European Parliament, making them direct representatives of the Union's citizens1,
Amendment J #
2009/2134(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Q
Recital Q
Q. the redistribution of parliamentary seats among States needs to take place on a regular basis in order to reflect demographic change in the resident populations of the States and to strictly respect the principle of degressive proportionality; it may be possible to reach agreement on an apolitical, mathematical formula which wouldParliament is empowered and obliged by the Lisbon Treaty to initiate a decision to redistribute seats among States within the constraints of threshold, ceiling and overall size, while respecting the principle of degressive proportionality; the current composition does not conform adequately to the principle of degressive proportionality; Parliament has previously resolved to correct historical inequalities in seat distribution and to adapt its composition on a regular basis in order to respflect the criteria laid down in the Treaties and spelt out in the Act, 1 Articles 10(2) & 14(2) TEU. 2 Resolution of 11 October 2007 on the composition of the European Parliament (Lamassoure-Severin) (OJ C 227 E, 4.9.2008, p. 132). changes in the demography and membership of the Union2; moreover, it considers it important to give expression in Parliament's composition to plurality between parties and solidarity among States,
Amendment K #
2009/2134(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital X
Recital X
X. the TEU provides that ‘[p]olitical parties at European level contribute to forming European political awareness and to expressing the will of citizens of the Union’1, and to this end Parliament has called on the Commission, in its resolution of 6 April 2011 on the application of Regulation (EC) No 2004/2003 on the regulations governing political parties at European level and the rules regarding their funding2, to initiate legislation for a common EU status for European political parties and foundations,
Amendment L #
2009/2134(INI)
1976 Elections Act
Article 2 b (new)
Article 2 b (new)
Article 2b 1. Pursuant to Article 14(2b) of the Treaty on European Union, there shall be one additional constituency formed of the entire territory of the Union from which shall be elected twenty-five Members. 2. The European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall establish an electoral authority to conduct and verify the electoral process of the European Union constituency. The authority shall comprise representatives of the European Parliament, the Commission and each Member State. 3. Transnational lists of candidates for election in the European Union constituency submitted by the European political parties shall be admissible only: (a) if composed of candidates resident in at least one third of the States, and (b) if balanced by gender. 4. Each elector shall have one supplementary vote that may be cast for his or her preferred candidate on the European Union-wide list. Voting shall be by the preferential semi-open list system. Seats shall be allocated in accordance with the Sainte-Laguë method. 5. Detailed arrangements for the European Union constituency election, including the delegation of powers to the electoral authority, shall be laid down in implementing measures to be adopted in accordance with Article 14.
Amendment 81 #
2009/2134(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to bring forward a proposal for a regulation to improve the consistency and comparability of population data provided by the States;
Amendment 112 #
2009/2134(INI)
Article 2 a (new)
Article 2a 1. For the purposes of distributing seats between Member States in accordance with the principle of degressive proportionality pursuant to Article 14(2a) of the Treaty on European Union, the ratio between the population and the number of seats of each State before rounding to whole numbers must vary in relation to their respective populations in such a way that each Member from a more populous State represents more citizens than each Member from a less populous State and also, conversely, that no less populous State has more seats than a more populous State. 2. The seats will be distributed in accordance with the mathematical formula laid down in the Annex hereto, on the basis of the total resident population of the States as established by Eurostat. 3. In the case that a State accedes to the Union during a Parliamentary term, it will be allocated seats according to the same formula which determined the apportionment of seats at the previous general election of the Parliament. These new seats will be added to the Parliament on a transitional basis for the remainder of the mandate;
Amendment 1 #
2009/2062(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 116
Rule 116
1. Question Time with the Council and the Commission shall be held at each part- session at times decided by Parliament on a proposal from the Conference of Presidents. A specific period of time may be set aside for questions to the President and individual Members of the Commission. 2. No Member may put more than one question to the Council and one question to the Commission at any given part-session. 3. Questions shall be submitted in writing to the President, who shall rule on their admissibility and on the order in which they are to be taken. The questioner shall be notified immediately of this decision. 4. The detailed procedure shall be governed by guidelines laid down in an annex to these Rules of Procedure. 5. In accordance with guidelines established by the Conference of Presidents, specific question hours may be held with the President of the Commission, with the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and with the President of the Eurogroup. (If this amendment is adopted Annex II Point 15 (Format) is to be deleted)
Amendment 2 #
2009/2062(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 117 – title and paragraph 1
Rule 117 – title and paragraph 1
Amendment 3 #
2009/2062(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex III – point 1 – indent -1 (new)
Annex III – point 1 – indent -1 (new)
– clearly specify the addressee to whom they are to be transmitted through the usual interinstitutional channels;
Amendment 5 #
2009/2062(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 8
Rule 8
8. Unless otherwise stipulated,Parliament shall adopt the rules governing implementation of the Statute for Members of the European Parliament shall be laid down by the Bureauon the basis of a proposal by the committee responsible, with the exception of decisions on the financial envelopes, which shall be taken by the Bureau and revised annually. Rule 138(1) shall apply mutatis mutandis.
Amendment 6 #
2009/2062(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 131
Rule 131
1. On a proposal from the President, the Conference of Presidents shall name the members of, and may confer a mandate on, Parliament'’s delegation to COSAC. The delegation shall be headed by one of the Vice-Presida Vice- President of the European Parliaments responsible for implementation of relations with the national parliaments and by the Chair of the committee responsible for institutional matters. 2. The other members of the delegation shall be chosen in the light of the subjects to be discussed at the COSAC meeting, taking due account and shall comprise, as far as possible, representatives of the committees responsible for those subjects. Due account shall be taken of the overall political balance within Parliament. A report shall be submitted by the delegation after each meeting.
Amendment 8 #
2009/2062(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 74b – paragraph 1 a (new)
Rule 74b – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Where Parliament is consulted, in accordance with Article 48(6) of the Treaty on European Union, on a proposal for a decision of the European Council amending Part Three of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Rule 74a(1a) shall apply mutatis mutandis. In that event, the motion for a resolution may contain proposals for amendments only of provisions of Part Three of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 9 #
2009/2062(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 117 – paragraph 2
Rule 117 – paragraph 2
2. Questions shall be submitted in writing to the President who shall forward them to the institution concernedaddressees. Doubts concerning the admissibility of a question shall be settled by the President. The questioner shall be notified of his decision. (Horizontal amendment: the words "institution concerned" shall be replaced in Rule 117(2) and (4) and points 1 and 3 of Annex III to the Rules of Procedure by the word "addressees".)
Amendment 10 #
2009/2062(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Title IV – chapter 3 – title
Title IV – chapter 3 – title
Amendment 11 #
2009/2062(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 37 a (new)
Rule 37 a (new)
Rule 37a Delegation of legislative powers 1. When scrutinising a proposal for a legislative act which delegates powers to the Commission as provided for in Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Parliament shall pay particular attention to the objectives, content, scope and duration of the delegation, and to the conditions to which it is subject. 2. The committee responsible for the subject-matter may at any time request the opinion of the committee responsible for the interpretation and application of Union law. 3. The committee responsible for the interpretation and application of Union law may also, on its own initiative, take up questions concerning the delegation of legislative powers. In such cases it shall duly inform the committee responsible for the subject-matter.
Amendment 62 #
2009/2062(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 23 – paragraph 11 a (new)
Rule 23 – paragraph 11 a (new)
Amendment 71 #
2009/2062(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 191 – paragraph 1
Rule 191 – paragraph 1
1. At the first committee meeting after the election of committee members pursuant to Rule 186, the committee shall elect a bureau consisting of a chair and one, two or three vice-chairs who shall be elected in separate ballof vice- chairs who shall be elected in separate ballots. The number of vice-chairs to be elected shall be determined by Parliament upon a proposal by the Conference of Presidents.
Amendment 12 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the Charter of Fundamental Rights is now binding on the external activities of the EU,
Amendment 13 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the protecmotion of civilians, the promotion of human rights and the pursuit of gender equality should guide European external action and be mainstreamed at all levelpeace, human rights and the rule of law worldwide are the central goals of the EU’s external policies,
Amendment 15 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the achievements of the EU's CFSP have so far fallen well short of promoting the EU as a global actor and of meeting the legitimate expectations of public opinion,
Amendment 21 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – title
Paragraph 1 – title
Amendment 27 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates that, in order to allow the EU to play an active role in the world, sufficient funds need to be allocated in the EU budget; regrets that the relevant budget continues to be underfunded and expresses its serious concern over the consequences of under-financing for the Union’s ability to conduct a credible and proactive foreign policy; also underlines the need to equip the Union with the necessary financial means for a consistent and adequate response to unforeseen global challenges and, in this regard, looks forward to being consulted on the procedures forwill play a full part in decisions to granting rapid access to appropriations in the Union budget for urgent financing of CFSP initiatives;
Amendment 35 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Vice-President/High Representative/Vice- President and her services to develop – with a view to deepening the Union's collective strategic thinking – a coherent EU foreign policy strategy which couldlearly identifies the common security interest of the EU and thereby serves as a reference framework for policy- making and guide the definition of the means to be developed for external actionthe formulation, financing, implementation and monitoring of the CFSP;
Amendment 41 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Is of the view that the merging of the inter-governmental and Community pillars and functions into one single post of the Vice-President/High Representative, who is subject to a collective vote of consent by the European Parliament, can increase the democratic legitimacy of CFSP activities provided a continuous strategic dialogue is established between Parliament, the Council and the Commission at all levels;
Amendment 47 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Reiterates that, in order to allow the EU to play an active role in the world, sufficient funds need to be allocated in the EU budget; regrets that the relevant budget continues to be underfunded and expresses its serious concern over the consequences of under-financing for the Union’s ability to conduct a credible and proactive foreign policy; also underlines the need to equip the Union with the necessary financial means for a consistent and adequate response to unforeseen global challenges and, in this regard, looks forward to being consulted on the procedures for granting rapid access to appropriations in the Union budget for urgent financing of CFSP initiatives;
Amendment 48 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls on the Vice-President/High Representative and her services to develop – with a view to deepening the Union's collective strategic thinking – a coherent EU foreign policy strategy which could serve as a reference framework for policy- making and guide the definition of the means to be developed for external action;
Amendment 49 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Urges the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs to act by qualified majority vote (QMV) whenever the new Treaty so provides;
Amendment 55 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses the need to establish greater clarity on the criteria for the appointment and evaluation of EU Special Representatives (EUSRs); considers that relevant EUSRs should gradually take over and carry out the functions of country-based EU Heads of Delegation while EUSRs with regional responsibilities could provide political guidance to EU Heads of Delegation in the countries concerned in order to ensure coherent and consistent European external action; calls on the Vice- President/High Representative to take steps with a view to entrusting EUSRs with the task of providingalls on the High Representative/Vice-President to take actions towards entrusting EUSRs to exercise political guidance also with regard toover CSDP missions withinunder their remit;
Amendment 58 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Requests the Vice-President/High Representative to commit herself to consulting Parliament’s relevant committee about appointments she makes to senior posts in the EEAS, including EUSRs, and to agreeing to the commit; determines to invitee conducting hearings with the nominees, if the committee so decidesertain EUSRs and Heads of Delegation to appear before the committee on their appointment;
Amendment 61 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Is of the view that Articles 42(72) of the Treaty on European Union, as amended by the Treaty of Lisbon,and (7) TEU together with Article 10 of Protocol No. 1. on the role of national parliaments in the European Union, renders the residual functions of the Western European Union (WEU) obsolete; therefore calls on the EU Member States concerned to act pursuantaccording to Article XII. of the WEU Treaty of Brussels and to give one year's notice of their intention to denounce thate Treaty; recalls that the right of parliamentary scrutiny over CFSP and CSDP activities lies with the European Parliament and the national parliaments of the EU Member States;
Amendment 72 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that significant potential conflicts arise from intensified competition over access to, and control of, energy resources, and consequently that the EU should further develop mitigation and adaptation policies with a view to addressing the security risks posed by climate change; deplores the failure of the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen and the apparent marginalisation of the EU at the conference; considers in this regard that the EU needs to continue toand strengthen its leadership in global climate governance, given that climate change has become a key element of international relations;
Amendment 75 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Urges the Vice-President/High Representative to conduct a thorough audit of past and present ESDP missions in order to identify their strengths and weaknesses; calls on all Member States to undertake a review of their own military capabilities according to commonly agreed criteria and an agreed timetable; calls, further, for the results of these reviews to inform the drafting of the European Union’s first Defence White Paper no later than the end of 2012;
Amendment 78 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Calls on the European Council and Commission to intensify the EU’s engagement in multilateral negotiations to reduce the salience of nuclear weapons;
Amendment 89 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses the importance of gender equality, human rights and good governance objectives being fully integrated in the planning and conduct of all CSDP missions and operations, including fact- finding missions, as gender awareness and sensitivity contribute to operational effectiveness and situational awareness; in this context, welcomes the appointment of a gender adviser to nearly all CSDP missions; calls on the Council and the CommissionVice-President/High Representative to systematically include gender equality and women's empowerment in the EU's political dialogue and policy discussions with partner countries;
Amendment 93 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the CouncilVice-President/High Representative to include human rights and good governance aspects in the mandates of EUSR Special Representatives and to appoint human rights and good governance adviseors to positions on the staff of EUSR Special Representatives;
Amendment 94 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. In view of the proliferation of the EU's membership of multilateral bodies worldwide, calls for an interinstitutional review of the cost-effectiveness and viability of such activity;
Amendment 107 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Believes that the EU and NATO should develop a more intense partnership, taking into account the progressive development of the EU's foreign, security and defence policies; to that end, recommends a review of the so-called Berlin-Plus arrangements and the development of a more strategic dialogue on shared strategic interests and contingency planning; deplores in this respect the continuing clash between Turkey and Cyprus which increasingly undermines the effectiveness and credibility of both the EU and NATO;
Amendment 115 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Reiterates its commitment to the transatlantic partnership as the cornerstone of the EU's external action; urges the Vice- President/High Representative/Vice-President to ensure that the EU acts as a coherent and, active yet autonomous partner of the US in strengthening global security and stability, promoting peace and respect for human rights, and adopting a united approach to global challenges such as nuclear proliferation, terrorism, climate change and energy security; calls on both partners, the EU and the US, to encourage China, India, Russia, Brazil and other emerging powers to share responsibility for the global order and for the settlement of conflicts; encourages the Vice- President/High Representative to work towards strengthening EU-US institutional mechanisms in line with Parliament's resolutions;
Amendment 121 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Considers that stability in the Western Balkans based on the rule of law should remain a top priority in the Union’s external action, and therefore attaches the utmost importance to the efforts to bring the countries of that region closer to the EU, inter alia by promoting reforms, enhancing regional cooperation and inter- ethnic reconciliation;
Amendment 124 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes with satisfaction the generally peaceful and stable situation in Kosovo and the efforts to build a multi-ethnic society, as demonstrated by the successful local elections held on 15 November 2009; welcomes the fact that the EULEX rule of law mission in Kosovo, which is the largest civilian CSDP mission launched so far by the EU, is at last working at full operational capacity; underlines the mission’s importance in promoting inter-ethnic reconciliation, the rule of law, public order and security throughout the whole of Kosovo, by assisting the Kosovo institutions, judicial authorities and law enforcement agencies in their progress towards sustainability and accountability; in this respect, welcomes the decision to open a new EULEX office in the north; however, notes the need to increase the number of prosecutors working in EULEX, and calls on the Member States to provide additional personnel; urges those Member States which have yet to do so to recognise the independence of Kosovo;
Amendment 148 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Urges the Vice-President/High Representative/Vice- President to intensify the EU'´s efforts to work towards peaceful settlement under international law of the conflicts in Nagorno-Karabakh and Transnistria and, above all, that between Russia and Georgia and its breakaway regions South Ossetia and Abkhazia; welcomes the recent rapprochement between the governments of Turkey and Armenia, and urges ratification of the accords by their respective parliaments;
Amendment 152 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. StressDeplores the need for the Peace Process negotiations to be conducted within a limited time-frame and in a climate of mutual trust; considers that they should aim atabject failure of the so- called ‘Peace Process’ in the Middle East; reiterates its support for the creation of an independent, democratic and viable Palestinian State within the 1967 borders, living side by side with the State of Israel in peace and security within internationally recognised frontiers in compliance with all relevant United Nations resolutions;
Amendment 156 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Considers it important to maintainensify political dialogue among the members of the Union for the Mediterranean at all levels in order to overcome tensions that mighthave delayed the setting-up of the Barcelona-based Secretariat and the promotion of concrete projects of mutual interest; still considers that this Secretariat will be able to demsocial, economic and ecological interest; hopes that the Union for the Mediterranean may constrate major potential for revitalising Euro- Mediterranean relationibute positively to the resolution of the conflicts in the Middle East, rapprochement between Turkey and Cyprus, and the democratic development of the Arab states;
Amendment 159 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Underlines, in any case, that, from an EU perspective, the co-presidency must be compatible with the external representatof the Union ofor the EU in accordance with the Treaty of Lisbon; recalls that the Treaty of Lisbon provides an opportunity for the EU to ensure consistency, coherence and continuity in its representation in the new institutions of the Union for the MediterraneaMediterranean (UfM) must be in the hands of the Vice- President/High Representative in strict accordance with the Treaty of Lisbon;
Amendment 160 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Notes that post-election Afghanistan is now entering a decisive and critical period, with the formation of a new government in Kabul providing the opportunity to frame a new agenda and a new contract with the Afghan people; urges the European Council to establish, in collaboration with the Vice-President/High Representative, and as a top priority, a redefinition of the purpose of the Afghan War alongside a clarification of the scope, type, scale and duration of Europe’s participation in the hostilities;
Amendment 162 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. WelcomNotes the Council's Action Plan for strengthened EU action in Afghanistan and Pakistan, adopted at the October 2009 General Affairs and External Relations Council, and its declaration of its renewed readiness to assist in meeting the challenges of the region, in cooperation with the countries concerned and the international partners, but stresses that the Plan will remain just that unless there is a clear commitment from the EU Member States to contribute to its implementation; calls on the Council, the Commtcome of the European Council of December 2009 with respect to Afghanistan and the recent decission and the Swedish Presidency to make a concerted effort to implement the Plan without delay and before the end of 2009; urges the Council to make more progress towards full deployment of staff in EUPOL in order to establish sustainable and effective civilian policing arrangements capable of enhancing the security environments of the US Government and of NATO;
Amendment 164 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Recognises that Pakistan continues to face very serious challenges and endorses the EU's firm support for thea strong, secular and civilian government of Pakistan; stresses Pakistan's key role in the region and reiterates that a stable, democratic and prosperous Pakistan is also central to addressing global issues such as counter- terrorism, nuclear non- proliferation, counter-narcotics and human rights, and strongly encourages it to adopt a comprehensive strategy to fight terrorism and address its root causes;
Amendment 176 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the governments and parliaments of the Member States, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Secretary General of NATO, the President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, the Chairman-in- office of the OSCE, the President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, the President of the WEU Parliamentary Assembly, the Chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe and the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
Amendment 1 #
2009/0814(NLE)
Draft decision
Citation 2
Citation 2
– having regard to the request for consent submitted by the European Council in accordance with Article 48(3) of the EU Treaty on European Union (TEU) (C7-0002/2010),
Amendment 2 #
2009/0814(NLE)
Draft decision
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regard to Article 14(3) TEU and the Act of 20 September 1976 concerning the election of the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage,
Amendment 3 #
2009/0814(NLE)
Draft decision
Citation 4
Citation 4
– having regard to the conclusions of the European Council meetings of 11 and -12 December 2008 and of 18 and 19 June , 18-19 June and 10-11 December 2009,
Amendment 4 #
2009/0814(NLE)
Draft decision
Recital A
Recital A
A. having regard to the Convention held from 22 February 2002 to 18 July 2003, which gave rise to the preparation ofprepared the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe, most of the substance of which was incorporated into the Lisbon Treaty, which entered into force on 1 December 2009,
Amendment 5 #
2009/0814(NLE)
Draft decision
Recital B
Recital B
B. having regard to the Convention held from 17 December 1999 to 2 October 2000, which gave rise to the drafting ofdrafted the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union,
Amendment 7 #
2009/0814(NLE)
Draft decision
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, however, both Conventions were convened to address major issues relating to the future of the European Union, namely reform of its institutional structure and the drafting of a text setting out the fundamental principles and rights common to Europeans,
Amendment 8 #
2009/0814(NLE)
Draft decision
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas one of the most important constitutional innovations made by the Lisbon Treaty is to install the Convention as a key part of the ordinary procedure for the revision of the Treaties,
Amendment 9 #
2009/0814(NLE)
Draft decision
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas, under the same article, the President of the European Council is required to convene a Convention to examine proposals for amending the Treaties, and whereas the Convention is required to adopt by consensus a recommendation to an intergovernmental conference,
Amendment 10 #
2009/0814(NLE)
Draft decision
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas, in any case, it would be extraordinary for Parliament to forgo its first opportunity to exercise its new constitutional right to insist on the systematic holding of a Convention as the normal part of the ordinary revision procedure,
Amendment 11 #
2009/0814(NLE)
Draft decision
Recital F
Recital F
F. having regard to the European Council’s proposal not to convene a Convention and to adopt the amended protocol by means of an intergovernmental conferencewhereas, however, in this case the European Council is seeking the consent of the Parliament not to convene a Convention on the grounds that, in its own view, a Convention is not justified by the extent of the proposed amendments,
Amendment 12 #
2009/0814(NLE)
Draft decision
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas, in the light of the above, it is unnecessary to convene a Convention to approve a transitional amendment, with limited scope, of the provisions set however, the inclusion by the European Council of the third option in its proposed amendment to Protocol No 36 – namely, that national MPs can be designated as MEPs – (Article 2(2)(c) of the Protocol, as inserted by the proposal) raises important constitutional questions about in the EU Treaty relating to the composition ofdemocratic legitimacy and the integrity of the mandate of the European Parliament,
Amendment 13 #
2009/0814(NLE)
Draft decision
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas, moreover, members of national parliaments have been elected with a specific mandate, different from that of Members of the European Parliament, in accordance with non- uniform electoral procedures and at different times,
Amendment 14 #
2009/0814(NLE)
Draft decision
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. ApproveRejects the European Council’s proposal to amend Protocol No 36 by means of an intergovernmental conference, without convening a Convention;
Amendment 15 #
2009/0814(NLE)
Draft decision
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Calls on national parliaments to act to uphold the long-standing primary law rule of the European Union whereby Members of the European Parliament are directly elected by universal suffrage in a free and secret ballot;
Amendment 1 #
2009/0813(NLE)
Citation 2
– having regard to Article 48(3) of the EU Treaty on European Union (TEU), pursuant to which the European Council consulted Parliament (C7-0001/2010),
Amendment 2 #
Amendment 3 #
2009/0813(NLE)
Citation 7
– having regard to the conclusions of the European Council meetings of 11 and -12 December 2008 and of 18 and 19 June, 18-19 June and 10-11 December 2009,
Amendment 4 #
Amendment 5 #
2009/0813(NLE)
Recital A
A. whereas Article 14(2) of the EU TreatyTEU, as amended by the Lisbon Treaty, provides that the European Council shall adopt by unanimity, on the initiative of the European Parliament and with its consent, a decision establishing the composition of the European Parliament,
Amendment 10 #
2009/0813(NLE)
Recital I
I. whereas the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 11 and 12 December 2008, under the chairmanship of the President of the French Republic, already provided for the adoption of transitional measures permitting the arrival of the additional MEPs during the current parliamentary term, and whereas the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18 and 19 June 2009 laid downproposed rules governing a temporary increase in the number of MEPs,
Amendment 11 #
2009/0813(NLE)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas Article 14(3) TEU and the 1976 Act ordain that Members of the European Parliament shall be elected by direct universal suffrage in a free and secret ballot,
Amendment 12 #
2009/0813(NLE)
Recital J b (new)
Jb. whereas the European Council of 10-11 December 2009 decided to consult Parliament on an amendment to Protocol No 36, tabled by the Spanish Government, which, by way of derogation from Article 14(3) TEU, suggests three options for choosing the 18 extra MEPs, namely: (a) holding ad hoc by-elections; (b) recounting the results of the poll of June 2009; (c) designation of members of national parliaments,
Amendment 13 #
2009/0813(NLE)
Paragraph 1
1. TakAgrees the view that the amendment of Protocol No 36 requested by the European Council stems directly from the new provisions of the Lisbon Treaty, and is a valid solution that will enable all those Member States entitled to additional seats to designate the MEPs concernedat an additional 18 MEPs should be elected to Parliament for the remainder of the 2009-2014 term; insists, however, that all 18 should take up their seats in Parliament at the same time in order not to upset the balance of nationalities in the House; urges Member States to complete their election procedures in a pragmatic way as soon as possible;
Amendment 14 #
2009/0813(NLE)
Paragraph 2
2. Regrets that the Council did not adopt the necessary measures in time to enable the additional MEPs to take up their seats as soon as the Lisbon Treaty entered into force, and that one of the solutions envisaged in the context of the amendment sought is not in keeping with the spirit of the 1976 Act, which was designed to ensure that MEPs are elected directly, rather than indirectly through an election within a national parliament;
Amendment 17 #
2009/0813(NLE)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes, moreover, that the proposed inclusion of the third option in the amended Protocol No 36 – namely, that national MPs can be designated as MEPs – is in breach both of the letter and the spirit of EU primary law and would constitute a retrograde step which would impair the democratic legitimacy of the European Parliament and confuse the citizen at the very time when Parliament’s increased powers require every effort to build public confidence in its representative capability;
Amendment 18 #
2009/0813(NLE)
Paragraph 3
3. ADoes not agrees, howevertherefore, to the convening of an intergovernmental conference, provided that it is confined to the specific issue of the adoption of transitional measures concerning the composition unless it is preceded by a Convention which examines in particular the proposal made by the European Council to allow members of national parliaments to be designated as Members of the European Parliament for the rest of the 2009-2014 parliamentary term;
Amendment 22 #
2009/0813(NLE)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. In keeping with the precedent established in the negotiation of the Lisbon Treaty, and in view of Parliament’s prerogatives in this matter, proposes to nominate three representatives to the intergovernmental conference;
Amendment 24 #
2009/0813(NLE)
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises also that any subsequent decision on the composition of the European Parliament will have to allow for any accessions that may take place in the meantime, and must therefore provide for the number of seats allocated to the new Member States; furthermore, reminds the European Council that any decision to include MEPs from an accession state during the 2009-2014 term will also have to be initiated by Parliament;
Amendment 25 #
2009/0813(NLE)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Recalls, in any case, its intention to make substantial proposals for the reform of Parliament’s electoral procedure in good time before the 2014 elections;
Amendment 2 #
2009/0155(NLE)
Draft opinion
last paragraph
last paragraph
The Committee on Foreign Affairs calls on the Committee on International Trade, as the committee responsible, to draw up an interim report under Rule 81(3)takes note of the lack of legal clarity surrounding the way the CAA Protocol will be implemented by the Israeli Government; draws attention to the political sensitivity of the matter; calls on the Committee on International Trade, as the committee responsible, to expedite Parliament's decision under Rule 81(1) of its Rules of Procedure by making a recommendation to approve or reject the Protocol.
Amendment 11 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Strongly believes that the European Union can make an impact only if it speaks with one voice, if it is equipped with appropriate instruments and if it is granted the robust democratic legitimacy which results from parliamentary scrutinyinformed scrutiny by both the European and national parliaments acting at their respective levels and in accordance with their own mandates; believes in this respect that members of the committees on foreign affairs and defence of the Member States’ national parliaments should meet regularly, under the auspices of the European Parliament, in order to scrutinisebe invited by the European Parliament to meet it regularly in order to discuss together the main developments in the CFSP;
Amendment 40 #
2008/2241(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recalls that the consolidation of the post-status Kosovo is essential for the achievement of stability in the Western Balkans; calls for the rapid and full deployment of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) throughout that country, and urges the Council to maintain a continuous dialogue with the United nNations Mission in Kosovo so as to ensure a clear and swift handover between the two missions; moreover, calls on those Member States which have not yet fully recognised the independence of Kosovo to do so;
Amendment 5 #
2008/2231(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Supports the principle of co-presidency and, on the assumption that the Treaty of Lisbon will enter into force, considers that it should be consistent with the resulting institutional framework - that is, that the EU’s co-president will be the High Representative;
Amendment 10 #
2008/2231(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – introductory part
Paragraph 7 – introductory part
7. Considers it essential for the EMPA to be strengthened as the parliamentary dimension of the Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean; establishing for that case a legal basis and considers
Amendment 15 #
2008/2231(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 – indent 5
Paragraph 7 – indent 5
– that the Council and Commission should be integrally associated with, and present the work of the EMPA, both at, the work of the EMPApreparatory stages and during official meetings and plenaries;
Amendment 26 #
2008/2231(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Considers that in parallel with the enhancement of the parliamentary dimension, a similar development is required in achieving the involvement of civil society within the appropriate institutional structure of the Barcelona Process: Union for the Mediterranean.
Amendment 29 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcome's the Council's Report on the Implementation of the European Security Strategy (ESS); notes, however, that because most of the goals of the ESS in 2003 remain largely unfulfilled, the European Union -- reinforced by the Treaty of Lisbon -- should play a more decisive role in boosting the legitimacy, transparency and effectiveness of the institutions of global governance;
Amendment 47 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the opinion that, in addition to those challenges identified in the ESS of 2003, the security interests of the Union include the security of its neighbourhood, the protection of its external borders and critical infrastructure, the security of energy supply and sea lanes, and the protection of its space assets;
Amendment 56 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that the European Union has to define more clearly its ambitions concerning its role in the world; is of the opinion that the European Union should not try to become a superpowerstate like the United States, but that it should instead guarantee its security and security in its neighbourhood and contribute to a multilateral global system of security;
Amendment 71 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. DRegrets the relative lack of progress since 2003 in strengthening EU cooperation in defence; therefore demands the drawing up of a White Paper on European Security and Defence as a tool to ensure that the security strategy is implemented in an efficient way;
Amendment 90 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that the European Union took concerted action on the Russian challenge; points out that the rapid reaction of the European Union, which led to the signing of a ceasefire agreement, has demonstrated its capacity for crisis management and common action, notably through the rapid deployment of the EU monitoring mission;
Amendment 125 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Is of the opinion that the European Union should continue to build its capabilities on the basis of the Helsinkicivilian and military Headline Goals; notes that it should endeavour to make 60 000 soldiers and an adequate number of police officers, judges and prosecutors permanently available; reaffirms its proposal that the Eurocorps should be the core of such a force, if necessary reinforced by additional maritime and air capacities;
Amendment 153 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Is of the opinion that the capacity of the European Union for autonomous foreign and security policy action should be improved through goal-oriented enhancement of its analysis, planning, leadership and intelligence capacities; in this context, welcomes the decision of the European Council to work towards establishing an integrated civilian and military strategic planning structure for ESDP operations and missions;
Amendment 155 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Likewise welcomes the decision of the European Council to set up an informal EU-NATO high-level group which will be tasked with strengthening cooperation between the two organisations in a pragmatic manner;
Amendment 177 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Considers that the United States' ballistic missile defence system haswould have important implications for Europe, as the subsystems based in the Czech Republic and Poland could also be used to protect parts of Europe; points out that NATO decided in Bucharest to complement this protection by additional elements; is of the opinion that it is necessary to make sure that Europeanthe interests of all Europe are safeguarded as regards the force structure, command and control and participation in research and development;
Amendment 186 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Considers it particularly important to strengthen the European Security and Defence College and give it a permanent structure which will contribute more to the development of a specifically European security culture among political and military elites; urges the European Commission to continue funding EU level training activities in the field of civilian crisis management beyond 2009;
Amendment 197 #
Amendment 198 #
2008/2202(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 b (new)
Citation 7 b (new)
Amendment 4 #
Amendment 14 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 20 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas 94 per cent of the EU population are NATO citizens, and 21 EU Member States out of 27 are NATO allies, and 21 NATO allies out of 26 are EU Member States, and Turkey, a long- standing NATO ally, is a candidate for accession to the EU,
Amendment 22 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas EU and NATO have built a partnership that is now well established and deep-rooted; whereas however, in order for this partnership to work, both organisations must ensure effective consultation, cooperation and transparency at all timesstruggled to build an effective political partnership, not least with regard to the question of enlargement of membership,
Amendment 29 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas NATO is the forum for discussion and the expected choice for a joint military operation involving the European and American Allies,
Amendment 31 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas troops and equipment committed to ESDP missions are more or less the same as those committed to NATO operations,
Amendment 34 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 40 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas EU-NATO relations cshould be further improved by both organisations, with the EU involving the European non- EU NATO Allies further in ESDP and NATO involving the non-NATO EU Member States further in EU-NATO talks; whereas EU-US relations should be strengthened in order to further consolidate the existence of democratic freedoms,
Amendment 55 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas oEurope's collective defence is based on a combination of conventional and nuclear forces adapted over the years to correspond to a rapidly changing environment; whereas the ultimate guarantor of military security for the Allies is the strategic nuclear forces of the Alliancewhich ought to have been adapted more thoroughly to the changing security situation,
Amendment 61 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M c (new)
Recital M c (new)
Mc. whereas both the EU and NATO are currently undertaking a reappraisal of their respective security strategies (the ESS and the Declaration on Alliance Security),
Amendment 62 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M d (new)
Recital M d (new)
Md. whereas the Treaty of Lisbon commits civilian and military capabilities of all Member States to the ESDP, provides for permanent structured cooperation in defence between a pioneer group of states, commits states to the progressive improvement of military capabilities, expands the role of the European Defence Agency, obliges states to come to the aid of another under attack (without prejudice to the neutrality of certain states or to the NATO membership of others), upgrades EU objectives (the Petersberg tasks) to include the fight against terrorism, and, finally, insists on mutual solidarity in the event of a terrorist attack or natural disaster,
Amendment 68 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that the raison d'être of the European Union is to build peace; notes that an ineffective security strategy or security policy leads to unnecessary human sufferingbolsters democracy and the protection of fundamental rights;
Amendment 86 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that the diversity of interests inherent in a Union of 27 or more Member States – in other words, the mosaic-like composition of the EU – gives it a unique character and the potential to intervene, mediate and help in different parts of the world, unlike any other major power; hopes that the existing military capability of the EU will develop into a credible forceEU Member States will become more integrated, cost-effective and militarily efficient, enabling the Union to exploit its unique abilities in the fields of conflict prevention and conflict resolution and complementing its broad range of civilian crisis management mechanisms;
Amendment 91 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is convinced that the prospect ofa strong Euro- Atlantic integration of democracies ispartnership is still the best guarantor of security and stability across Europe and of respect of the principles of democracy, human rights, the rule of law and good governance;
Amendment 95 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 104 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the updating of the ESS as part of the European Union's commitment to defining and protecting European security interests and thus making it possible to create a strategy for tackling the threats of the 21st century; notes that this strategy can only be fully implemented through a revived EU-NATO cooperation consensus, based on a common approach to security policies, as well as a renewed and common security consensus between the EU and the United States of America, reflecting the common values and goals of these two democraciesgenuine, comprehensive and democratic consensus between the European Union and NATO;
Amendment 113 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Urges that the concurrent review of the security strategies of the EU and NATO should be not only complementary but also convergent, each giving due weight to the potential of the other;
Amendment 121 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Insists that all democracies should be united in their efforts to build stability and peace, and thus join with all intergovernmental organisations in promoting these goals; regrets profoundly that the doctrine of non-alignment, inherited from the Cold War era, undermine under the authority of the United Nations; welcomes, moreover, the joint declaration of the secretaries-general of the UN and NATO of 23 September 2008, which confirms the valliance of democracies to the benefit of undemocratic and not yet truly democratic powers; regrets that, in the name of a doctrine of non-alignment, certain Member States opted out of the joint responsibility provided for by the solidarity clause contained in the Treaty of Lisbonue of coordination between the two organisations in the pursuit of international peace and security, and which commits both organisations to developing their cooperation within a framework of dialogue on political and operational issues;
Amendment 136 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recognises the fundamental role of NATO, in the past as well as today, in the security architecture of the Europe; notes that for the majority of EU Member States, which are also NATO allies, the Alliance remains the foundation of their collective defence; therefore takes the view that the only meaningful way to organise the future collective defence of the EU is within the A, and that the security of Europe as a whole, regardless of the individual positions adopted by its states, continues to benefit from the maintenance of the transatlantic alliance;
Amendment 160 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the Berlin plus arrangements, which have been useful up until now, need to be improved in order to allow the two organisations to effectively deliver relief in current crises which demand a multi-task civilian-military response; regards it as necessary, therefore, to further develop the existing relationship between NATO and the EU, making them ever more integrated, reducing duplication and creating permanent joint structures of cooperationallow the EU to have recourse to NATO assets and capabilities, need to be enhanced specifically in order to allow NATO to deploy EU assets and capabilities as and when such a complementary approach serves common objectives, while always respecting the independent natdifferent mandates, expertise and procedures of both organisations;
Amendment 171 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Strongly welcomes the French initiative of a formal return to the military structures of NATO, and the efforts by the French Presidency within the EU Council to further bring the EU and NATO together as a response to the new security challenges; welcomes the efforts of the French Presidency aimed at the adoption of concrete initiatives for the pooling of EU and NATO defence capabilities; also welcomes the newly positive approach of the United States of America towards the consolidation of EU defence capabilities;
Amendment 173 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Urges the member states of both organisations to be more flexible, goal- oriented and pragmatic in the implementation of the EU-NATO partnership; therefore asks the member states of both organisations to empower the EU Council and the NAC to implement the partnership more effectively, especially through the ability to have technical arrangements whensupports, therefore, the proposal of the French government for the establishment of systematic contact between the secretaries-general of NATO and wthere needed, given the need to deliver in circumstances EU Council, in particular so as to avoid confusion where the EU and NATO operate side by side in different missions towards the same common purpose in the same theatre, as in Kosovo and Afghanistan;
Amendment 177 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Recognises the vital importance of improving the pooling of intelligence among NATO allies and EU partners;
Amendment 184 #
Amendment 197 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that an EU Operational Headquarters would complement the current NATO command structures and should not in any case lead to the creation of an EU caucus inside the NAC which could further undermine NATO's transatlantic integrity; is of the view that development of the EU and NATO should not under any circumstances lead to any degree of disintegration in the Alliance and that an adequate level of international credibility must be maintainedby strengthening the European pillar of NATO;
Amendment 214 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Is of the view that, in addition to the need for the much more efficient use of military resources, the need for more investment in defence atby certain EU Member State levels is essential in order to support the efforts to build effective EU-NATO cooperation and action; notes that the United States called on European NATO members during the NATO Bucharest Summit to increase their defence investments so as to support both NATO and EU operationsthe interests of European security; notes also the significant difference in numbers,scale as well as in effectiveness ofbetween the defence spending, between of European members of NATO and the U.S., on the one hand, and the U.S., on the other; calls on the EU to commit itself to fairer global burden- sharing;
Amendment 215 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Recognises the important potential contribution of the European Defence Agency, strengthened by the Treaty of Lisbon, towards cost-effective procurement and enhanced interoperability of armaments;
Amendment 216 #
Amendment 218 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 224 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Proposes that those NATO Allies that are candidate for EU accession should at this point at least be given the status of Associate Members of the European Defence Agency, and that they should thereafter should be further, more thoroughly and more permanently involved in ESDP in the spirit of being likely future membersTurkey should be invited to participate in certain programmes of the European Defence Agency;
Amendment 233 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Deplores, in particular, the fact that the Cypriot problem continues to badly impair the development of EU-NATO cooperation - given that, on the one hand, Turkey refuses to allow Cyprus to participate in ESDP missions involving NATO intelligence and resources and that, on the other hand, Cyprus refuses to allow Turkey to engage in the overall development of ESDP to the extent commensurate with Turkey's military weight and strategic importance to Europe and the Atlantic Alliance;
Amendment 237 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 245 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the fact that, at the NATO summit held in Bucharest, the Allies recognised the value that a stronger and more capable European defence brings, and that the Alliance reconfirmed its commitmmains opent to continufuture enlargement; regretswelcomes, nevertheless, the fact that at the same summit the Allies postponed the NATO Membership Action Plan for Georgia and Ukraine, when instead continued support should be given to the democratisation process of Ukraine in the spirit of the Orange Revolution; notes that for many European Neighbourhood Policy countries, and with a view to their democratic development, the open-door policy which stems from the very founding principles of the EU is of the utmost importance;
Amendment 253 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Notes that, for many of the EU's neighbours, membership of both NATO and the EU are realistic and compatible goals, if only in the long term;
Amendment 256 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Is of the view that, shouldif and when Russia becomes a free and truly democratic country, an improved cooperation between it and all European, Euro- Atlantic and global structures would be very welcome and should be encouraged; does not exclude the prospect of Russia's membership of such structures one day; therefore invites Russia to return to the path of transforming itself into a true democracy, and to root out all practices of using violence as a means of furthering political goals; notes that, should the EU Member States agree to the bilateral security arrangements recently proposed by Russia, this would not only severely weaken the integrity of the security architecture of the EU but would also drive a wedge into thegenuine liberal democracy, it too should be considered a prospective member of NATO, and, in the meantime, recognises the need for an intensification of relationship between the EURussia and the EU.S.;
Amendment 265 #
2008/2197(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Is of the view thatLooks forward to the opportunities afforded by NATO's forthcoming 60th anniversary Summit in Strasbourg and Kehl would offer an excellent opportunity to organise the first ever EU-NATO Summit to be held with a view to revisifor the rejuvenation of the Alliance and the streng the nature of the partnership and strengthening its cooperatning of its relations with the European Union;
Amendment 20 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital U
Recital U
U. whereas for the organisation of a citizens’ initiative it is essentialhighly desirable to have legal certainty as to the admissibility of the initiative before collecting statements of support,
Amendment 29 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital X
Recital X
X. whereas it is debatable whether Article 11(4) EUTnw includes initiatives that address treaty amendments (constitutional citizens’ initiatives)clear that citizens' initiatives may propose that either the Commission or the Parliament initiate treaty amendments,
Amendment 33 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Y
Recital Y
Amendment 35 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital Z
Recital Z
Amendment 36 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 40 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 1
Annex - paragraph 1
1. The minimum number of Member States from which the citizens taking part in the initiative must come is fourSignatories must come from at least one quarter of the Member States.
Amendment 52 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (b) - introductory part
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (b) - introductory part
(b) The Commission verifies the admissibility of the registered citizens’ initiative. A citizens’ initiative is admissible if it satisfies the following four requirements:
Amendment 60 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (b) - after the bullet points
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (b) - after the bullet points
Amendment 63 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (c)
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (c)
Amendment 69 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (d)
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (d)
Amendment 72 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (e)
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (e)
Amendment 74 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (f)
Annex - paragraph 5 - point (f)
(f) The Commission provides on its website, accessible to the public, an index of all successfully registered citizens’ initiatives.
Amendment 89 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 7 - point (b) - bullet point 2
Annex - paragraph 7 - point (b) - bullet point 2
• who are nationals of at least four • who are nationals of at least a Member States, quarter of the Member States,
Amendment 100 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 8- point (b)
Annex - paragraph 8- point (b)
(b) To that end the College of Members of the Commission invites the initiative’s organisers to a hearing and gives them an opportunity to explain in detail the matters raised in the initiative.
Amendment 102 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 8- point (c)
Annex - paragraph 8- point (c)
(c) The Commission must take a collective decision on its positdecision on the request by the initiative within three months. If it does not intend to submit a proposal it announces theshall explain to Parliament its reasons for not doing so.
Amendment 105 #
2008/2169(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Annex - paragraph 8- point (e)
Annex - paragraph 8- point (e)
Amendment 6 #
2008/2120(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the European Parliament has a major complementary function in influencing and holding to account the emerging CFSP and ESDP, a function which can onsurely be enhanced by working in tandem with national parliaments;
Amendment 8 #
2008/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the new rightpowers accorded to national parliaments under the Treaty of Lisbon, notably with regard to the principle of subsidiarity, encourage them to get involved at an early stage in the process of policy formulation at the level of the Union,
Amendment 16 #
2008/2120(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Urges national parliaments to strengthen their efforts to hold national governments to account for their management of the spending of EU funds; invites national parliaments to scrutinise the quality of national impact assessments and the manner in which national governments transpose EU law into domestic law and implement EU policies and funding programmes at the level of the state, regions and local authorities; requests national parliaments to monitor rigorously the reporting of the national action plans of the Lisbon agenda;
Amendment 18 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Takes note of the transitional arrangements concerning the composition of the European Parliament; recalls that if such arrangements are implemented as foreseen as presented in the conclusions of the European Council of 11-12 December 11 and 12, such a measure will have to receive the political approval of the European Parliament, or even be submitted to its consent, should this measure be taken in a legal context that requires such consen2008; notes that the decision to keep the three extra German seats until 2014 implies a temporary derogation from the terms of the Treaty of Lisbon and will, therefore, require a change in primary law before it can be implemented; is of the opinion that the 18 Members pre-elected in June 2009 should be able to sit in the European Parliament as observers from the date that the Treaty of Lisbon enters into force; considers, however, that they should take up their full powers on an agreed date and simultaneously once all necessary national legal procedures have been completed; reminds the Council that the European Parliament stands to gain important rights of initiative and consent under Article 14(2) TEU as amended by the Treaty of Lisbon as to its composition, which it fully intends to assert;
Amendment 21 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Welcomes the creation of a fixed long- term Presidency of the European Council, which will help to ensure greater continuity and coherence of the work of that institution and thus of the action of the Union; underlines that the nomination of the President of the European Council should take place as soon as possible after the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon in order to maintain a link between the duration of the newly elected Parliament and the period of the mandate for the new Commission;
Amendment 24 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls that, although the new Treaty provides for the European Council to be assisted by the General Secretariat of the Council, the specific expenditure of the European Council must be set out in a separate part of the budget and must include specific allocations for the President of the European Council, who will in any case need to be assisted by his/her own cabinet, which should be established on reasonable terms; notes that the gentleman’s agreement between the two branches of the legislative power concerning their involvement in each other’s budgets will not apply to the European Council any more than it does to the European Commission, because the European Council is expressly prohibited by the Treaty from exercising a legislative function;
Amendment 29 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Considers it crucial for the troikas to develop intense and permanent cooperation throughout their joint mandate; stresses the importance of the joint programme of each 18-month troika for the functioning of the Union, as expanded upon in paragraph 51 of this resolution; invites the troikas to present their joint programme to Parliament in plenary session at the beginning of their joint mandate; notes that the new arrangements imply that the programme of the team presidency should be operational in nature and should not interfere with the political programming of the work of the Union which is to be subject to new democratic procedures (still less to become an opportunity to inflate the national egos of the three participating governments);
Amendment 42 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Considers that should the European Council launch the procedure for the designation of the President of the new Commission without delay after the European elections of June 20091, it should duly take into account the necessary timeframe to allow the political consultation procedure with the newly elected representatives of the political groups, as foreseen in the Lisbon Treaty, to be completed informally; considers that as such, theerefore that the new President of the Commission, who may be approved by the European Parliament under the Nice procedure, could then be elected under the Treaty of Lisbon if the latter was to come into force, without the whole designation procedure needing to be resumed should only be nominated by the European Council at the beginning of July, who may then be approved by a simple majority of the European Parliament under the terms of the Treaty of Nice;
Amendment 44 #
2008/2073(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Stresses that, in any case, concerning the nomination of the new college, the procedure should only be launched after the results of the new referendum in Ireland are known; points out that as such the institutions would be fully aware of the future legal context in which the new Commission would exercise its mandate and could have duly into consideration their respective powers in the procedure, as well as the composition, structure and competencies of the new Commission; in the event of a positive outcome of the referendum, the formal approval of the new college, including the President and Vice- President/High Representative, by the European Parliament should only take place after the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon and the election of the President of the Commission;
Amendment 5 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that both in the formulation and implementation of CFSP, the High Representative/Vice-President of the Commission is not only required to respect the principles enounced in Articles 2, 3 and 21 TEU but also fully respect the Charter of Fundamental Rights;
Amendment 13 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Acknowledges that having a permanent President of the European Council may benefit thewill help to bring coherence and continuity tof the Union's external action, including as regards CFSP/CSDP issurepresentation at summit level of the Union's common foreign, security and defence policies;
Amendment 17 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 29 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Requests that the High Representative's deputies or representatives and EU Sspecial Rrepresentatives (as stipulated by Article 36 of3 TEU in the consolidated Treatyversion) appear before the Committee on Foreign Affairs and before other relevant committees as and when requested so to do;
Amendment 36 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines the need to facilitate regular contacts between Parliament and the team Presidency on extf the Council of Ministers when the agenda of the Genernal action issuesAffairs Council requires it;
Amendment 45 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Underlines the need to respect the Charter of Fundamental Rights in all aspects of the Union's external action;
Amendment 46 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Resolves to put the respect of the principles in article 2, 3 and 21 TEU and the full application of the Charter of Fundamental Rights in CFSP as one of its foremost imperatives; charges its responsible committee to monitor that they are effectively adhered to;
Amendment 53 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Requests the right to hold hearings forNotifies its intention to invite the Heads of the European Union's Delegations in third countries to appear before the Committee on Foreign Affairs;
Amendment 54 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes provisions for closer cooperation between the European Parliament and national parliaments under the Lisbon Treaty; stresses the needproposes to establish closer collaboration between relevant cits Committees of the European and national parliaments, building onn Foreign Affairs and the currhairment, practice of meetings between the chairs of the foreign affairs, defence and European affairs committees of national parliaments and of Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs, including parliamentary observers from non-EU NATO members together with members of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly; refers to its ongoing report on this matterarty spokesmen and rapporteurs of the foreign, security and defence committees of national parliaments;
Amendment 58 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. RecommendWelcomes the fact that Parliament will have much wider powers of consent over international agreements, and in particular over all those where the ordinary legislative procedure is used for internal purposes; urges that any future 'mixed' agreement combining non–CFSP and CFSP elements be founded onmust be treated according to a single legal basis, which should be the one directly related to the main subject of the agreement; notes that the Parliament will have the right to be consulted in all other cases except where the agreement relates exclusively to CFSP;
Amendment 60 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 67 #
2008/2063(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Recommends that its Subcommittee on Security and Defence be upgraded and reintegrated in its entirety with the Committee on Foreign Affairs so that the improved coherence within the Council on these matters, and the better synergy between Council and Commission, is fully reflected in Parliament's own organisation;
Amendment 102 #
2008/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Calls on the Council to initiate a dialogue with Parliament on the possibility of transferring the Athena mechanism to the CFSP budget while retaining the flexibility provided by AthenaRegrets the unnecessary complexity of the arrangements laid down in Article 28 of the EU Treaty with regard to the rapid financing of ESDP activities outside the EU budget; insists that the Interinstitutional Agreement on budgetary discipline and sound financial management of 17 May 2006, and the structured dialogue between the Council and Parliament envisaged therein, be fully implemented;
Amendment 104 #
2008/2003(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Points out that the European Parliament, through its contacts with the national parliaments (Conference of Foreign Affairs Committee Chairs, Conference of Defence Committee Chairs, NATO Parliamentary Assembly) and through the future implementation of the Protocol to the Lisbon Treaty on the role of national pIn the light of the new potential in CFSP and ESDP afforded by the Treaty of Lisbon, wishes to foster closer collaboration between relevant committees of the European and national parliaments, including parliamentary observers from non-EU NATO members together with members from the NATO Parliamentary Assembly; points out that the European Parliaments, is the legitimate body at European level in which scrutiny, monitoring and control of ESDP should take place in the first instance;
Amendment 14 #
2007/2272(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 45 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Rule 45 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. With the exception of reports drawn up pursuant to the rights of initiative referred to in Rules 39 and 39a and reports which have been considered as strategic reports by the Conference of Presidents1, own-initiative reports shall be examined in plenary pursuant to the procedure set out in Rule 131a. By way of derogation from Rule 150(1), amendments to such texts are admissible for consideration in plenary only if they are tabled by the committee responsible, at least two political groups or at least one- tenth of the Members of Parliament. Exceptionally, and on the basis of duly justified reasons, the Conference of Presidents may decide that such a report be examined in accordance with the general procedural rules. ______________ 1 See the relevant decision of the Conference of Presidents, reproduced in Annex...... to the Rules of Procedure
Amendment 17 #
2007/2272(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 131 a (new)
Rule 131 a (new)
Rule 131a Short presentation At the request of the rapporteur and on a proposal of the Conference of Presidents, Parliament may also decide that an item not needing a full debate be dealt with by means of a short presentation in plenary by the rapporteur. In that event, the Commission shall have the opportunity to make an intervention, followed by interventions by Members according to the 'catch the eye' procedure. Members shall also have the right to react by handing in an additional written statement pursuant to Rule 142(7).
Amendment 19 #
2007/2272(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 142 – paragraph 5
Rule 142 – paragraph 5
5. The Commission and Council shall be heard in the debate on a report as a rule immediately after its presentation by the rapporteur. However, in a debate on a Commission proposal, the President shall invite the Commission to speak first in order to briefly present its proposal, and when debating a text originating from the Council, the President may invite the Council to speak first, in each case to be followed by the rapporteur. The Commission and, the Council and the rapporteur may be heard again, in particular to respond to the statements made by Members.
Amendment 20 #
2007/2272(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 151 – paragraph 4
Rule 151 – paragraph 4
4. A political group may table an alternative motion for a resolution to a non- legislative motion for a resolution contained in a committee report. In such a case, the group may not table amendments to the motion for a resolution by the committee responsible. The group's motion for a resolution may not be longer than the committee's motion for a resolution. It shall be put to a single vote in Parliament without amendment.
Amendment 23 #
2007/2272(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex II a (new)
Annex II a (new)
ANNEX II a Guidelines for questions for written answer under Rule 110 1. Questions for written answer shall: - refer to matters which come within the competences of the European Union and the powers of its institutions; - be concise and contain an understandable interrogation; - not contain offensive language; - not relate to strictly personal matters. 2. If a question does not comply with these guidelines, the Secretariat shall provide the author with an appropriate suggestion. 3. If an identical or similar question has been put and answered during the preceding six months, the Secretariat shall transmit a copy of the previous question and answer to the author. The renewed question shall not be forwarded unless the author invokes new significant developments or is seeking further information. 4. Questions concerning related matters may be answered together.
Amendment 102 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that integration capacity reflects the Union's ability at a given point in time to decide and thus to achieve its political objectives, in particular the aim of promoting economic and social progress and a high level of employment in its Member States, of asserting its identity and its ability to act onConsiders that the concept of integration capacity in the context of enlargement of the Union comprises four elements: (i) accession states should contribute to and not impair the ability of the Union to maintain momentum towards fulfilling its political objectives; (ii) the internastitutional scene, of promoting the rights and interests of Member States' nationals, of developing an area of freedom, security and justice, of fully maintaining and building on its acquis communautaire and of upframework of the Union should be able to deliver efficient and effective government; (iii) the financial resources of the Union should be adequate to meet the challenges of social and economic cohesion; (iv) a comprehensive communication strategy shoulding fundamental rights and freedoms, as laid down in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union be in place to inform public opinion about the implications of enlargement;
Amendment 184 #
2007/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is also convinced that the Enlargement Strategy should be flanked by a more diversified range of external contractual frameworks and that these frameworks could be structured as mutually permeable concentric circles, with countries being offered the opportunity, under strict but clear internal and external conditions, to move from one status to another if they so wish and if they fulfil the criteria pertaining to each specific frameworkConsiders that, while some neighbouring European countries will wish to move systematically towards full membership, others may wish to establish a stable form of associate membership which does not presume eventual full membership; believes, moreover, that such associate membership may prove to be a good basis for the Union's relationship with North African countries; urges the Commission to develop the concept of associate membership as part of its European Neighbourhood Policy;
Amendment 101 #
2007/2267(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Hopes that increased efforts on the part of Croatia and enhanced support by the EU institutions can still lead to the timely finalisation of an accession treaty in time for Parliament to consider it before the next elections in June 2009, so as to start the ratification process as early as possible;
Amendment 20 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Proposes that priority be given in 2008 to a limited number of subjects which better Urges the Council and the Commission to address jointly, and with a grelate to the concerr sense of European citizens and to their expectations as regards the role to be played by the Union in international affairs; takes the view that those subjects are: security includinggency, the causes of Europe’s current insecurity, which are associated with terrorism, energy securitpolicy, climate change, migration management, human rights and civil liberties, and that they complement the priorities and objectives pursued by the Community's external action; in this context, welcomes the report by the Commission and the High Representative to the Council on climate change and international security;
Amendment 34 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is of the opinion that the ESS should be updated, especially with a view to addressing these most pressing security challenges;
Amendment 35 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Urges that the ESS be revised in such a way as to include a rigorous critique of the present mission and future direction of NATO and NATO’s relationship with the European Union at strategic and operational levels, as well as an analysis of the cost, purpose and security ramifications of any further NATO enlargement; invites the European Council to formulate, for the first time, a coherent position on EU-NATO policy that will serve not only to revitalise transatlantic relations but also to provide support for the early development of EU security and defence policy as envisaged under the Treaty of Lisbon;
Amendment 38 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is of the view that the importance of the foreign policy dimension of energy security, including the Union's dependence on energy and other strategic supplies from unstable or undemocratic countries and regions, will continue to increase in 2008; recommends wide-ranging diversification of energy sources and energy transport routes and increased energy efficiency as well as solidarity in energy policy among EU Member States; deplores the use of energy by third parties as a political instrument and the uncoordinated signing of bilateral energy agreements by Member States, which undermine the interests of the EU as a whole and of other Member States; reiterates its call for the creation of the post of High Official for Foreign Energy Policy under the authority of the future double-hatted High Representative/Vice- President of the Commission, with responsibility for coordinating the Union's activities in this field;
Amendment 51 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Reiterates that terrorism constitutes one of the main threats to the EU’s security but that the fight against terrorism must be conducted with due respect for the universal values of democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the protection thereof, in close cooperation with international partners and in keeping with the strategy laid down by the United Nations;
Amendment 58 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates that strengthening global governance, international institutions and the value of international law remains a vital interest for the Union's external action; underlines in this regard the crucial role to be played by the United Nations in support of effective multilateralism, and stresses that the Union must stand united while urging its partners to pursue the development and consolidation of democracyof pluralist democracy in secular states, human rights and the rule of law, as a common basis for a prosperous and secure world;
Amendment 80 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Refers to the conclusions of the General Affairs and External Relations Council held on 18 February 2008, in which the Council noted the adoption by the Kosovo Assembly on 17 February 2008 of a resolution declaring Kosovo to be independent and in which the Council also stated that Member States will decide in accordance with national practice and international law on their relations with Kosovo; welcomes the fact that 22 EU Member States, plus the accession states of Croatia and Turkey, have already recognised or will soon recognise the supervised independence of Kosovo; urges the remaining five Member states to do so in the interests of European solidarity;
Amendment 93 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Believes in this context that the Union should focus its attention on developing the three key regional cooperation areas, namely the Mediterranean, the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea; welcomes the expressed intention of the European Council of 13- 14 March 2007 to boost the Barcelona Process;
Amendment 100 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines the need to strengthen the transatlantic linkalliance and further intensify contacts with the United States through a new Transatlantic Partnership Agreement, the potential of which should be exploited in full; wishes to engage with the US Congress in a deeper dialogue about the future of EU-US relations, including the future of NATO and the reform of the United Nations;
Amendment 106 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Also considers it important that during 2008 the Union should review its relations with Russia on a new basis of a balanced, wide-ranging partnership, encompassing international challenges, trade and energy, but also including human rights and, above all, respect for democracythe rule of law;
Amendment 116 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Reiterates that promoting international solidarity, stability, peace and democratic and economic development must continue to be among the priorities of the EU's policy towards Afghanistan in 2008; stresses the need to restore security in Afghanistan, which cannot be achieved by military means alone; underlines that, to this end, it is equally vital to strengthen the police forces in order to establish the rule of law and to increase development efforts; is concerned that insufficient coordination, both among the international community (and especially between the EU and NATO) and in relations with the Afghan authorities, seriously hampers the effectiveness of the activities on the ground; calls on all players to make efforts to improve this situation, therefore, for an initiative to pacify the Pashtun leaders and to loosen their association with the hardline Taliban and Islamists; welcomes in this regard the appointment of Kai Eide as the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan;
Amendment 133 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Reiterates its call on EU Member States that are also members of the UN Security Council to improve their coordination within that framework in order to enhance the effectiveness of the Union's action on the world stage, and, with a view to the longer term, to strive to secure a seat for the EU on the Security Council within the context of a major reform of the UN system;
Amendment 155 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54 a (new)
Paragraph 54 a (new)
54a. Will make specific proposals about the financing and budgetary control of the EEAS in the context of its forthcoming report on the matter;
Amendment 158 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the Union has too often failed to achieve an intelligent or coherent strategy commanding the support of all Member States – for example, over Turkey, Russia, Iraq and Afghanistan,
Amendment 166 #
2007/2219(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8
Citation 8
– having regard its resolution of 20 February 2008 on the Treaty of Lisbon, including the Opinion thereon of Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs,
Amendment 4 #
2007/2128(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 99 – paragraph 2
Rule 99 – paragraph 2
2. The committee shall invite the nomineCommissioner-designate to make a statement and answer questions. The hearings shall be organised in such a way as to enable Commissioners-designate to disclose to Parliament all relevant information. Provisions relating to the organisation of the hearings shall be laid down in an annex to the Rules of Procedure1. 1 See Annex [XXX].
Amendment 5 #
2007/2128(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 99 – paragraph 6
Rule 99 – paragraph 6
6. In the event of a substantial portfolio changes during the Commission's term of office, as in the filling of a vacancy or the accession of a new Member State, the Commissioners concerned shall be invited to appear before the committees responsible for the areas of responsibility in question in accordance with paragraph 2.
Amendment 7 #
2007/2128(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Annex XVI b (new)
Annex XVI b (new)
Amendment 97 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 36 a (new) (*)
Rule 36 a (new) (*)
Amendment 98 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 36 b (new) (*)
Rule 36 b (new) (*)
Amendment 102 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 45 – paragraph 2
Rule 45 – paragraph 2
2. Motions for resolutions contained in own-initiative reports shall be examined by Parliament pursuant to the short presentation procedure set out in Rule 131a. Amendments to such motions for resolutions shall notonly be admissible for consideration in plenary unlessif tabled by the rapporteur to take account of new information, but or by at least two political groups or at least one tenth of the Members of Parliament. Groups which do not table amendments may table alternative motions for resolutions may be tabled in accordance with Rule 151(4). This paragraph shall not apply where the subject of the report qualifies for a key debate in plenary, where the report is drawn up pursuant to the right of initiative referred to in Rule 38a or 39, or where the report can be considered a strategic report according to the criteria set out by the Conference of Presidents.
Amendment 120 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 68 a (new) (*) (to be introduced in Chapter 6 a (new)
Rule 68 a (new) (*) (to be introduced in Chapter 6 a (new)
Amendment 131 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 75 – paragraph 3 (*)
Rule 75 – paragraph 3 (*)
3. Where Parliament's asconsent is required for a legislative proposalproposed legal act or an envisaged international treaty, the committee responsible may decide, in order to facilitate a positive outcome of the procedure, to present an interim report on the Commission proposalproposed legal act to Parliament with a motion for a resolution containing recommendations for modification or implementation of the proposal. If Parliament approves at least one recommendation the President shall request further discussion with the Council. The committee responsible shall make its final recommendation for the assent of Parliament in the light of the outcome of the discussion with the Council.(Horizontal amendment: with the exception of Rules 52 and 53, the words 'Commission proposal' and 'legislative proposal' shall be replaced throughout the entire text of the Rules of Procedure by the words 'proposal for a legal act'.)
Amendment 134 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 86 – title (*)
Rule 86 – title (*)
Amendment 135 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 86 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Rule 86 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 149 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 131 a
Rule 131 a
At the request of the rapporteur orand on a proposal of the Conference of Presidents, Parliament may also decide that an item not needing a full debate be dealt with by means of a short presentation in plenary by the rapporteur. In that event, the Commission shall have the opportunity to intervene and any, followed by interventions by Members according to the 'catch the eye' procedure. Members shall also have the right to react by handing in an additional written statement pursuant to Rule 142(7).
Amendment 150 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 142
Rule 142
Allocation of speaking time and list of speakers 1. The Conference of Presidents may propose to Parliament that speaking time be allocated for a particular debate. Parliament shall decide on this proposal without debate. 2. Speaking timwithout debate. 1a. Members may not speak unless called upon to do so by the President. Members shall address the Chair. If speakers depart from the subject, the President shall call them to order. 1b. The President may draw up, for the first part of a particular debate, a list of speakers that includes one or more rounds of speakers from each political group wishing to speak, in the order of their size, and one non-attached Member. 2. Speaking time for this part of a debate shall be allocated in accordance with the following criteria: (a) a first fraction of speaking time shall be divided equally among all the political groups; (b) a further fraction shall be divided among the political groups in proportion to the total number of their members; (c) the non-attached Members shall be allocated an overall speaking time based on the fractions allocated to each political group under subparagraphs (a) and (b). 3. Where a total speaking time is allocated for several items on the agenda, the political groups shall inform the President of the fraction of their speaking time to be used for each individual item. The President shall ensure that these speaking times are respected. 3a. The remaining part of the time for a debate shall not be specifically allocated in advance. Instead, the President shall call on Members to speak, as a general rule, for no more than one minute. The President shall ensure – as far as possible – that speakers holding different political views and from different Member States are heard in turn. 3b. On request priority may be given to the chair or rapporteur of the committee responsible and to the chairs of political groups who wish to speak on their behalf, or to speakers deputising for them. 3c. The President may give the floor to Members who indicate, by raising a blue card, their wish to interrupt, for a brief intervention, another speech, where the President is satisfied that this will not lead to a disruption of the debate. 4. No Member may speak for more than one minute on any of the following: the minutes of proceedings, procedural motions, amendments to the final draft agenda or to the agenda. 5. The Commission and Council shall be heard in the debate on a report as a rule immediately after its presentation by the rapporteur. The Commission, the Council and the rapporteur may be heard again, in particular to respond to the statements made by Members. 6. Without prejudice to Article 197 of the EC Treaty, the President shall seek to reach an understanding with the Commission and Council on appropriate allocation of speaking time for them. 7. Members who have not spoken in a debate may, at most once per part-session, hand in a written statement of not more than 200 words that shall be appended to the verbatim report of the debate. (This amendment partly reproduces the wording of Amendment 67 of the draft report (PEOr. en 405.935 v03.00 – FDR 757000))
Amendment 157 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 151 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Rule 151 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 158 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 157 – paragraph 1
Rule 157 – paragraph 1
1. Where the text to be put to the vote contains two or more provisions or references to two or more points or lends itself to division into two or more parts each withhaving a distinct logical meaning and/or normative value, a split vote may be requested by a political group or at least forty40 Members.
Amendment 172 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 182 a (new) in Chapter 2
Rule 182 a (new) in Chapter 2
Amendment 173 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Rule 184
Rule 184
The minutes of each meeting of a committee shall be distributed to all its members and submitted to the committee for its approval at its next meeting. Any audiovisual record of the proceedings, including the soundtrack from all interpretation booths, shall be produced and made available on the Internet.
Amendment 178 #
2007/2124(REG)
Parliament's Rules of Procedure
Title VII a (new) – Rule 190 a (new)
Title VII a (new) – Rule 190 a (new)
Amendment 57 #
2007/2115(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is aware of the arguments in favour of both voluntary andCalls for the establishment of a compulsory registeration of lobbyists; notes the Commission's decision to start with a voluntary register and evaluate the system after one year; recalls that Parliament's register is already de facto mandatory, because registering is a prerequisite for gaining access to Parliament once the Treaty of Lisbon provides the appropriate legal base; decides in the meantime to cooperate with the Commission by way of an interinstitutional agreement to establish a voluntary register;
Amendment 2 #
0000/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to Declaration 11 on Article 17(6) and (7) of the Treaty on European Union,
Amendment 6 #
0000/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10
Citation 10
– having regard to Rules 48 and 105 of its Rules of Procedure,
Amendment 7 #
0000/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas it has been agreed that the polling days of the election are to be brought forward to 22-25 May 2014, and, therefore, that the constitutive session of the new Parliament will take place on 1 July;
Amendment 26 #
0000/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
K a. whereas the detailed arrangements for the consultations between Parliament and the European Council on the election of the Commission President may, according to Declaration 11, be determined 'by common accord';
Amendment 47 #
0000/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Insists that the political parties at all levels adopt democratic and transparent procedures for the selection of their candidates for the European Parliament and for the Presidency of the Commission;
Amendment 69 #
0000/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Proposes that the arrangements for the consultations between Parliament and the European Council on the election of the new Commission President are as follows: (i) during June, informal contacts are made between the Parliament and the President of the European Council; (ii) during the constitutive session (1-3 July), the first formal consultation takes place between the new President of Parliament and Conference of Presidents with the President of the European Council, leading to the formal nomination by the European Council of the candidate (3-4 July); (iii) during the week beginning 7 July, hearings of the Commission President- designate are held in Parliament's Conference of Presidents and in the Groups; (iv) the debate and vote on the election of the Commission President-designate will take place during the additional part- session scheduled for 14-17 July;
Amendment 74 #
0000/2013(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Expects that in this process, the candidate for Commission President who was put forward by the European political party that wins the most seats in the Parliament will be the first to be considered in view of ascertaining his/her ability to secure the support of the necessary absolute majority in Parliament;