80 Amendments of Brice HORTEFEUX related to 2022/2051(INL)
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the importance of reforming decision-making in the Union to more accurately reflect a bicameral system by further empowering the European Parliament, and by changwhile maintaining the voting mechanism in the Council;
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the importance of reforming decision-making in the Union to more accurately reflect a bicameral system by further empowering the European Parliament, and by changwhile maintaining the voting mechanism in the Council;
Amendment 291 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 291 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for Parliament to gain the right of initiative for legislation, in particular the right to introduce, amend, or repeal Union law, and to become a co- legislator for the adoption of the multiannual financial framework;
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for Parliament to gain the right of initiative for legislation, in particular the right to introduce, amend, or repeal Union law, and to become a co- legislator for the adoption of the multiannual financial framework;
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 310 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 310 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 323 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Proposes to establish exclusive UnionRecalls that the Union has shared competence for the environment and biodiversity as well as negotiations on climate change;
Amendment 323 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Proposes to establish exclusive UnionRecalls that the Union has shared competence for the environment and biodiversity as well as negotiations on climate change;
Amendment 328 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Proposes to further develop Union shared competences in the areas of energy, foreign affairs, external security and defence, external border policy in the area of freedom, security and justice, and cross- border-infrastructure;
Amendment 328 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Proposes to further develop Union shared competences in the areas of energy, foreign affairs, external security and defence, external border policy in the area of freedom, security and justice, and cross- border-infrastructure;
Amendment 338 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Proposes to strengthen and reform the procedure in Article 7 TEU with regard to the protection of the rule of law by ending unanimity and by making the Court of Justice the arbiter of violations;
Amendment 338 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Proposes to strengthen and reform the procedure in Article 7 TEU with regard to the protection of the rule of law by ending unanimity and by making the Court of Justice the arbiter of violations;
Amendment 342 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Suggests a pre-emptive review of norms at the Court of Justice of the European Union (‘abstract review of norms’), designed as a minority right in Parliament; suggests furthermore to empower Parliament to bring cases of non-compliance with the Treaties before the Court of Justice of the European Union;
Amendment 342 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Suggests a pre-emptive review of norms at the Court of Justice of the European Union (‘abstract review of norms’), designed as a minority right in Parliament; suggests furthermore to empower Parliament to bring cases of non-compliance with the Treaties before the Court of Justice of the European Union;
Amendment 345 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 345 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 359 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. ProposeRecalls that the OLP and QMV be used for decisions on direct and indirect taxation; calls for the establishment of the multiannual financial framework for a five year periodseven-year cycle of the multiannual financial framework allows for greater flexibility in the event of economic and geopolitical shocks;
Amendment 359 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. ProposeRecalls that the OLP and QMV be used for decisions on direct and indirect taxation; calls for the establishment of the multiannual financial framework for a five year periodseven-year cycle of the multiannual financial framework allows for greater flexibility in the event of economic and geopolitical shocks;
Amendment 375 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Proposes to expand non- discrimination protections to gendersex, social origin, language, political opinion and membership of a national minority and introduces OLP for non-discrimination legislation; proposes to replace ‘the equality of men and women’ by ‘gender equality’ throughout the Treaties; underlines that the Union’s institutions and their governing and consultative bodies must be composed in a non-discriminatory manner and reflect gender equality between men and women and diversity of society;
Amendment 375 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Proposes to expand non- discrimination protections to gendersex, social origin, language, political opinion and membership of a national minority and introduces OLP for non-discrimination legislation; proposes to replace ‘the equality of men and women’ by ‘gender equality’ throughout the Treaties; underlines that the Union’s institutions and their governing and consultative bodies must be composed in a non-discriminatory manner and reflect gender equality between men and women and diversity of society;
Amendment 379 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls for the creation of an integrated European energy union; sSuggests that the Union’s energy system must be affordable and based on energy efficiency, renewable and low- carbon energies and in conformity with international agreements to mitigate climate change;
Amendment 379 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls for the creation of an integrated European energy union; sSuggests that the Union’s energy system must be affordable and based on energy efficiency, renewable and low- carbon energies and in conformity with international agreements to mitigate climate change;
Amendment 384 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Proposes that Europol receive additional competences subject to parliamentary scrutiny; suggests that gender-based violence and environmental crimsexual violence be added as areas of crime that meet the criteria of Article 83(1) TFEU (Union crimes); calls for the functioning of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office to be governed by the OLP;
Amendment 384 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Proposes that Europol receive additional competences subject to parliamentary scrutiny; suggests that gender-based violence and environmental crimsexual violence be added as areas of crime that meet the criteria of Article 83(1) TFEU (Union crimes); calls for the functioning of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office to be governed by the OLP;
Amendment 387 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
Amendment 387 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
Amendment 410 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The European Council, acting by unanimity on a proposal by one third of the Member States or by the Commission and after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, may determine the existence of a serious and persistent breach by a Member State of the values referred to in Article 2, after inviting the Member State in question to submit its observations.
Amendment 410 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. The European Council, acting by unanimity on a proposal by one third of the Member States or by the Commission and after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, may determine the existence of a serious and persistent breach by a Member State of the values referred to in Article 2, after inviting the Member State in question to submit its observations.
Amendment 422 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 11 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. The European Parliament may, by a majority of its component Members, submit to the European Council a proposal for a European referendum. A proposal for a European referendum shall be in accordance with the European values as laid down in Article 2. If the European Council adopts by unanimity a decision in favour of the proposed referendum, the Commission shall organise one.
Amendment 422 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 11 – paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. The European Parliament may, by a majority of its component Members, submit to the European Council a proposal for a European referendum. A proposal for a European referendum shall be in accordance with the European values as laid down in Article 2. If the European Council adopts by unanimity a decision in favour of the proposed referendum, the Commission shall organise one.
Amendment 437 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. As from 1 November 2014, a qualified majority shall be defined as at least 55 % of the members of the Council, comprising at least fifteen of them and representing Member States comprising at least 65 % of the population of the Union.
Amendment 437 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. As from 1 November 2014, a qualified majority shall be defined as at least 55 % of the members of the Council, comprising at least fifteen of them and representing Member States comprising at least 65 % of the population of the Union.
Amendment 438 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 438 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 16 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 454 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 17 – paragraph 8
8. The Commission, as a body, shall be responsible to the European Parliament. In accordance with Article 234 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the European Parliament may vote on a motion of censure of the Commission as a body. If such a motion is carried, the members of the Commission shall resign as a body and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy shall resign from the duties that he carries out in the Commission. The European Parliament may not vote on a motion of censure of an individual member of the Commission.
Amendment 454 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 17 – paragraph 8
8. The Commission, as a body, shall be responsible to the European Parliament. In accordance with Article 234 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the European Parliament may vote on a motion of censure of the Commission as a body. If such a motion is carried, the members of the Commission shall resign as a body and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy shall resign from the duties that he carries out in the Commission. The European Parliament may not vote on a motion of censure of an individual member of the Commission.
Amendment 461 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 29
The Council shall adopt decisions which shall define the approach of the Union to a particular matter of a geographical or thematic nature. Where a decision provides for the interruption or reduction, in part or completely, of economic and financial relations with one or more third countries, the Council shall act by unanimity. Member States shall ensure that their national policies conform to the Union positions.
Amendment 461 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 29
The Council shall adopt decisions which shall define the approach of the Union to a particular matter of a geographical or thematic nature. Where a decision provides for the interruption or reduction, in part or completely, of economic and financial relations with one or more third countries, the Council shall act by unanimity. Member States shall ensure that their national policies conform to the Union positions.
Amendment 471 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 48 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The conference shall act by unanimity.
Amendment 471 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 48 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The conference shall act by unanimity.
Amendment 472 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 48 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
The European Parliament shall be considered to have given its consent to the amendments to the Treaties when an absolute majority of its component Members vote to do so.
Amendment 472 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 48 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 b (new)
The European Parliament shall be considered to have given its consent to the amendments to the Treaties when an absolute majority of its component Members vote to do so.
Amendment 475 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 48 – paragraph 5
5. If, two years after the signature of a treaty amending the Treaties, fewer than four fifths of the Member States have ratified it and one or more Member States have encountered difficulties in proceeding with ratification, the matter shall be referred to the European Council, the Council, acting by unanimity, may decide to put the matter to a European referendum.
Amendment 475 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 48 – paragraph 5
5. If, two years after the signature of a treaty amending the Treaties, fewer than four fifths of the Member States have ratified it and one or more Member States have encountered difficulties in proceeding with ratification, the matter shall be referred to the European Council, the Council, acting by unanimity, may decide to put the matter to a European referendum.
Amendment 477 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 48 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 4
For the adoption of these decisions referred to in the first and second subparagraphs, the European Council shall act by unanimity after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, which shall be given by a majority of its component members.
Amendment 477 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 48 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 4
For the adoption of these decisions referred to in the first and second subparagraphs, the European Council shall act by unanimity after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, which shall be given by a majority of its component members.
Amendment 479 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 54 – paragraph 2
2. This Treaty shall enter into force on 1 January 1993, provided that allthe first day of the month following the deposit of the Instruments of ratification have been depositedby the governments of the Member States, or, failing that, on the first day of the month following the deposit of the Instrument of ratification by the last signatory State to take this step.
Amendment 479 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 54 – paragraph 2
2. This Treaty shall enter into force on 1 January 1993, provided that allthe first day of the month following the deposit of the Instruments of ratification have been depositedby the governments of the Member States, or, failing that, on the first day of the month following the deposit of the Instrument of ratification by the last signatory State to take this step.
Amendment 489 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to the other provisions of the Treaties and within the limits of the powers conferred by them upon the Union, the Council, acting unanimously, and the European Parliament, acting in accordance with a specialthe ordinary legislative procedure and after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, , may take appropriate action to combat discrimination based on sex, racial or, ethnic origin, religion or belief social origin, language, religion or belief, political opinions, membership of a national minority, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Amendment 489 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to the other provisions of the Treaties and within the limits of the powers conferred by them upon the Union, the Council, acting unanimously, and the European Parliament, acting in accordance with a specialthe ordinary legislative procedure and after obtaining the consent of the European Parliament, , may take appropriate action to combat discrimination based on sex, racial or, ethnic origin, religion or belief social origin, language, religion or belief, political opinions, membership of a national minority, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Amendment 491 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Council and the European Parliament may not adopt provisions on the acquisition and loss of citizenship of the Union by third country nationals.
Amendment 491 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 20 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Council and the European Parliament may not adopt provisions on the acquisition and loss of citizenship of the Union by third country nationals.
Amendment 495 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 78 – paragraph 3
3. In the event of one or more Member States being confronted by an emergency situation characterised by a sudden or unusual inflow of nationals of third countries, the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, may adopt provisional measures for the benefit of the Member State(s) concerned. It shall act after consulting the European Parliament.
Amendment 495 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 78 – paragraph 3
3. In the event of one or more Member States being confronted by an emergency situation characterised by a sudden or unusual inflow of nationals of third countries, the Council, on a proposal from the Commission, may adopt provisional measures for the benefit of the Member State(s) concerned. It shall act after consulting the European Parliament.
Amendment 497 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 79 – paragraph 1
1. TWithout undermining the constitutional orders of the Member States and their ability to regulate immigration into their territories, the Union shall develop a common immigration policy that supports the economic and social stability of Member States and is aimed at ensuring, at all stages, the efficient management of migration flows, fair treatment of third- country nationals residing legally in Member States, and the prevention of, and enhanced measures to combat, illegal immigration and trafficking in human beings.
Amendment 497 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 79 – paragraph 1
1. TWithout undermining the constitutional orders of the Member States and their ability to regulate immigration into their territories, the Union shall develop a common immigration policy that supports the economic and social stability of Member States and is aimed at ensuring, at all stages, the efficient management of migration flows, fair treatment of third- country nationals residing legally in Member States, and the prevention of, and enhanced measures to combat, illegal immigration and trafficking in human beings.
Amendment 499 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the conditions of entry and residence, and standards on the issue by Member States of long- term visas and residence permits, including those for the purpose of family reunification;
Amendment 499 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 79 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the conditions of entry and residence, and standards on the issue by Member States of long- term visas and residence permits, including those for the purpose of family reunification;
Amendment 501 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution
These areas of crime are the following: terrorism, sexual exploitation and trafficking in human beings and sexual exploitation of, especially women and children, sexist violence, illicit drug trafficking, illicit arms trafficking, money laundering, corruption, counterfeiting of means of payment, computer crime and organised crime.
Amendment 501 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution
These areas of crime are the following: terrorism, sexual exploitation and trafficking in human beings and sexual exploitation of, especially women and children, sexist violence, illicit drug trafficking, illicit arms trafficking, money laundering, corruption, counterfeiting of means of payment, computer crime and organised crime.
Amendment 535 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 194 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) promotensure energy efficiency and energy saving and the development of new and, renewable forms of energyand low-carbon forms of energy in order to achieve an energy system based on energy efficiency and low carbon emissions; and
Amendment 535 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 194 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) promotensure energy efficiency and energy saving and the development of new and, renewable forms of energyand low-carbon forms of energy in order to achieve an energy system based on energy efficiency and low carbon emissions; and
Amendment 537 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution
(da) promote harmonisation of the energy system in line with international agreements to mitigate climate change.
Amendment 537 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution
(da) promote harmonisation of the energy system in line with international agreements to mitigate climate change.
Amendment 538 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 222 – paragraph -1 (new)
1. In the event of an emergency affecting the European Union or one or more Member States, the European Parliament and the Council may grant the Commission extraordinary powers, including those to enable it to mobilise all necessary instruments. In order for an emergency to be declared, the European Parliament shall act by a majority of its component members and the Council shall act by unanimity, on a proposal from the European Parliament or the Commission. That decision, by which an emergency is declared and extraordinary powers are granted to the Commission, shall define the scope of the powers, the detailed governance arrangements and the period during which they apply. The European Parliament or the Council, acting by unanimity, may revoke the decision at any time. The Council and Parliament may, in accordance with the procedure set out in the first subparagraph, review or renew the decision at any time.
Amendment 538 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 222 – paragraph -1 (new)
1. In the event of an emergency affecting the European Union or one or more Member States, the European Parliament and the Council may grant the Commission extraordinary powers, including those to enable it to mobilise all necessary instruments. In order for an emergency to be declared, the European Parliament shall act by a majority of its component members and the Council shall act by unanimity, on a proposal from the European Parliament or the Commission. That decision, by which an emergency is declared and extraordinary powers are granted to the Commission, shall define the scope of the powers, the detailed governance arrangements and the period during which they apply. The European Parliament or the Council, acting by unanimity, may revoke the decision at any time. The Council and Parliament may, in accordance with the procedure set out in the first subparagraph, review or renew the decision at any time.
Amendment 540 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 234 – subparagraph 1
If a motion of collective censure on the activities of the Commission is tabled before it, the European Parliament shall not vote thereon until at least three days after the motion has been tabled and only by open vote.
Amendment 540 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 234 – subparagraph 1
If a motion of collective censure on the activities of the Commission is tabled before it, the European Parliament shall not vote thereon until at least three days after the motion has been tabled and only by open vote.
Amendment 541 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 234 – subparagraph 2
If the motion of collective censure is carried by a two-thirds majority of the votes cast, representing a majority of the component Members of the European Parliament, the members of the Commission shall resign as a body and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy shall resign from duties that he or she carries out in the Commission. They shall remain in office and continue to deal with current business until they are replaced in accordance with Article 17 of the Treaty on European Union. In this case, the term of office of the members of the Commission appointed to replace them shall expire on the date on which the term of office of the members of the Commission obliged to resign as a body would have expired.
Amendment 541 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 234 – subparagraph 2
If the motion of collective censure is carried by a two-thirds majority of the votes cast, representing a majority of the component Members of the European Parliament, the members of the Commission shall resign as a body and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy shall resign from duties that he or she carries out in the Commission. They shall remain in office and continue to deal with current business until they are replaced in accordance with Article 17 of the Treaty on European Union. In this case, the term of office of the members of the Commission appointed to replace them shall expire on the date on which the term of office of the members of the Commission obliged to resign as a body would have expired.
Amendment 546 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 258 – paragraph 2
If the State concerned does not comply with the opinion within theat period laid down byof 12 months, the Commission, the latter may bring the matter before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Amendment 546 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 258 – paragraph 2
If the State concerned does not comply with the opinion within theat period laid down byof 12 months, the Commission, the latter may bring the matter before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Amendment 548 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution
2. If the Commission considers that the Member State concerned has not taken the necessary measures to comply with the judgment of the Court, it may bring the case before the Court, at the latest 12 months after the delivery of the judgment, after giving that State the opportunity to submit its observations. It shall specify the amount of the lump sum or penalty payment to be paid by the Member State concerned which it considers appropriate in the circumstances.
Amendment 548 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution
2. If the Commission considers that the Member State concerned has not taken the necessary measures to comply with the judgment of the Court, it may bring the case before the Court, at the latest 12 months after the delivery of the judgment, after giving that State the opportunity to submit its observations. It shall specify the amount of the lump sum or penalty payment to be paid by the Member State concerned which it considers appropriate in the circumstances.
Amendment 562 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 342
The rules governing the languages of the institutions of the Union shall, without prejudice to the provisions contained in the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union, be determined by the Council, acting unanimously by means of regulations, after consulting the European Parliament.
Amendment 562 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 342
The rules governing the languages of the institutions of the Union shall, without prejudice to the provisions contained in the Statute of the Court of Justice of the European Union, be determined by the Council, acting unanimously by means of regulations, after consulting the European Parliament.