9 Amendments of Charles GOERENS related to 2020/2136(INI)
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the role of theall EU institutions in the withdrawal procedure was key in the interpretation and implementation of the provisions of Article 50 of the TEU, in minimising institutional disruption, safeguarding the unity of Member States and ensuring an orderly withdrawal;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the swift and firm identification of the priorities in the context of the withdrawal of the UK from the Union, and in particular, the protection of the rights of the millions of EU citizens in the UK and UK nationals in the EU affected by the withdrawal, the special circumstances confronting the island of Ireland, the mutual access to waters for the fishing industry, and a single financial settlement were key in structuring the process and stabilising its impact in the Union;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 – indent 1
Paragraph 11 – indent 1
- delimited requirements for the extension of the period of two -years period, set out under Article 50(3) of the TEU, which should be limited to one prolongation, except in particular circumstances,
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 – indent 4 a (new)
Paragraph 11 – indent 4 a (new)
- clarification on the obligation to take into account the framework of the future relationship;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Reiterates that, until a withdrawal agreement enters into force or, failing that, the two-year period mentioned in Article 50(3) of the TEU has elapsed, the withdrawing State remains a Member State, and enjoys all the rights and is under all the obligations deriving from the Treaties without exception, including the principle of sincere cooperation laid down in Article 4(3) of the TEU, as well as the obligation to hold elections to the European Parliament and to fulfil its financial settlement;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Notes that while Article 50 preserves and respects the interests of the Member State that is withdrawing, it does not however protect sufficiently the interests of the Union as a whole by providing for unilateral revocation of its provisions by the withdrawing Member State; calls therefore for a more balanced procedure to be defined in any future Treaty reform;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers, in this context, that the role of the Parliament is essential in safeguarding the parliamentary and democratic dimension of a procedure with such a constitutional and institutional impact on the Union; considers that its role must be enhanced in any future Treaty reform, its role must be enhanced to consent in all aspects of the process from the negotiations to the implementation of a withdrawal agreement, including for major decisions such as extensions in accordance with Article 50(3) of the TEU;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Notes the role of the European Parliament in the negotiations Needs to be codified, especially the way it is being informed by the Commission which was and should be in the exact same way and at the same time as the Council; furthermore, points out Parliament’s association in political decisions, for example when the EP sherpa’s took part in the Council sherpa meetings prior to the European Council meetings;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers that Article 50 of the TEU addresses and solves the procedural aspect of a Member State’s withdrawal, but does not solve the significant political and economic consequences and disruptive effects of the withdrawal of a Member State from the EU, furthermore, specific solutions should be prepared in case of a no-deal and of a disorderly withdrawal;