Activities of Alin Lucian ANTOCHI
Plenary speeches (11)
Community ecolabel scheme - Voluntary participation by organisations in a Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS) (debate)
Explanations of vote
Application of Directive 2004/38/EC on the right of EU citizens and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States (short presentation)
Strengthening security and fundamental freedoms on the Internet (debate)
Common consular instructions: biometric identifiers and visa applications (debate)
State of play of SIS II (debate)
Future of the European Common Asylum System (debate)
Explanations of vote
Explanations of vote
The review of the European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument (debate)
Consequences of the recent gas crisis - Second Strategic Energy Review - Challenge of energy efficiency through information and communication technologies (debate)
Amendments (40)
Amendment 5 #
2009/2012(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the Hague Programme, like the Tampere Programme, set the creation of a European Area for Justice as a priority and stressed that the strengthening of justice should pass through confidence-building and mutual trust, the implementation of mutual recognition programme, the development of equivalent standards for procedural rights in criminal proceedings, the approximation of laws - in order to OJ L 327, 5.12.2008, p. 27. prevent criminals from benefiting from differences in judicial systems and in order to ensure 1 that citizens are protected regardless of where they are in the EU - and with a view to furthering the development of Eurojust,
Amendment 13 #
2009/2012(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas, to be fully effective, the mutual recognition principle largely depends on the creation of a European judicial common culture based on mutual trust, common principles, cooperation and a certain level of harmonisation - for instance, in the definition of certain crimes and in the sanctions - and by a genuine protection of fundamental rights, notably with regard to procedural rights, minimum standards for detention conditions and prisoners' rights,
Amendment 20 #
2009/2012(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital T
Recital T
T. whereas a constant exchange of information, extracted from the criminal record, best practices and experience among judicial authorities in the Member States contributes in a fundamental manner to the development of an environment built on mutual trust, as the remarkable results achieved with the exchange programme for judicial authorities show,
Amendment 28 #
2009/2012(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 - point a - indent 1
Paragraph 1 - point a - indent 1
- an ambitious legal instrument on procedural safeguards in criminal proceedings based on the principle of presumption of innocence, such as the right to a "Letter of Rights", the right to legal advice, the right to legal advice free of charge, the right to evidence, the right to be informed of the nature and reasons for the charges and of the grounds for suspicion, the right of access to all relevant documents in a language which suspect/defendant understands, the right to an interpreter;
Amendment 31 #
2009/2012(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 - point b
Paragraph 1 - point b
(b) reaffirming that the principle of mutual recognition is the cornerstone on which judicial cooperation in criminal matters is based, calls on the Council to adopt without delay those EU legal instruments still needed to complete its implementation, as well as to ensure the development of equivalent standards for procedural rights and the approximation of minimum rules concerning aspects of criminal procedure,
Amendment 45 #
2009/2012(INI)
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 - point l
Paragraph 1 - point l
(l) pay due attention to advantages offered by new technologies and to fully exploit the potential offered by the internet to disseminate information, to strengthen the role of the newly created "Justice Forum", to encourage the development of new learning methods (e-learning), and to gather and share data, reinforcing and re- updating existing databases such as the customs' databases, which are essentials in fighting smuggling and human trafficking, ; ensure a high level of protection of the privacy of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data in the framework of police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, while ensuring a high level of public safety,
Amendment 2 #
2008/2337(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the Commission, as announced in its above-mentioned Communication of 5 September 20071, has, in the annual report under review, described the priority actions it intends to pursue in certain areas of complaint and infringement management; welcomes the statements according to which priority will continue to be given to ‘problems having a wide-ranging impact on fundamental rights and free movement’2 and, with regard to the environment, to ‘large infrastructure projects, especially those receiving Community finance; infringements where citizens are on a significant scale or repeatedly exposed to direct harm or serious detriment to their quality of life’3; supports the Commission, therefore, in setting up networks of responsible officials in the Member States for transposition of new directives and for online exchange of questions and answers; calls on the Commission to provide the parliamentary committees responsible with a detailed plan setting out the time limits and deadlines for the specific actions it intends to launch in these areas;
Amendment 10 #
2008/2337(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Urges all Commission departments to keep complainants fully informed of the progress made in the processing of their complaints at the end of each predefined period (letter of formal notice, reasoned opinions, proceedings before the Court), or closure of a case), to provide, where appropriate, recommendations on handling the case through alternative dispute settlement mechanisms, and to state the reasons for their decisions and to communicate them in detail to complainants in accordance with the principles laid down in the 2002 Communication;
Amendment 12 #
2008/2337(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for greater cooperation between the national parliaments and the European Parliament and their respective Members in order to promote and step up the proper monitoring of European issues at national level, as well as to facilitate the flow of information especially during the adoption of European legislative acts; considers that national members of parliament have a valuable role to play in monitoring the application of Community law, thereby helping to strengthen the European Union’s democratic legitimacy and bringing it closer to the citizens;
Amendment 14 #
2008/2337(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes that the national courts play a vital role in applying the Community law and fully supports the Commission’s efforts to identify supplementary training courses for national judges, legal professionals and, officials and civil servants in the national administrations; stresses the need to support improved availability of databases on national court rulings concerning Community law;
Amendment 6 #
2008/2331(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas a common approach on immigration in the EU has become imperative, more so in a common area without internal border controls where action or inaction by one Member State has a direct impact on others and on the EU as a whole,
Amendment 17 #
2008/2331(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Strongly supports the establishment of a common European immigration policy founded on a high level of political and operational solidarity, mutual trust, transparency, partnership, shared responsibility and joint efforts through common principles and concrete actions;
Amendment 26 #
2008/2331(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates that the management of migration requires genuine partnership and cooperation with third countries of origin and transit in order to encourage synergy between migration and development;
Amendment 43 #
2008/2331(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Considers that legal migration could also constitute an alternative to illegal immigration as it offers a legal, safe and organised entry route toand stay in the European Union;
Amendment 62 #
2008/2331(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to make more information available in countries of origin on the possibilities of legal migration as well as on the rights and obligations of migrants once they live in the EU and to urge all Member States to report on developments regarding these immigration policies for consideration at European level, with a view to implementing Community measures in the field of immigration;
Amendment 72 #
2008/2331(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Supports integration efforts of legal migrants as well as beneficiaries of international protection, taking into account respect for the identity and values of the EU and its Member States, including the respect for human rights, the rule of law, democracy, tolerance and equality; acknowledges that integration is more difficult to achieve in countries which are facing significant migratory pressures; accordingly takes the view that integration may be facilitated through cooperation and exchanges of good practice and information between the Member States on the one hand and the regional/local authorities and non-governmental representatives on the other;
Amendment 86 #
2008/2331(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 d (new)
Paragraph 12 d (new)
12d. Considers that the Member States should provide all the necessary resources for the more successful integration of immigrants within the Community by actively involving the social partners and the local and regional authorities;
Amendment 115 #
2008/2331(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Underlines that there is a clear need for reliable statistics in order to establish concrete tools for fighting illegal immigration at the UE level and calls on the Commission to take the necessary measures to provide those statistics;
Amendment 128 #
2008/2331(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a.Underlines the need to establish a permanent coastal patrol network for the southern maritime external borders, which will make possible for Member States to pool their civilian and military assets and exchange strategic and tactical information in real time; this should be established and managed by Frontex and Member States as soon as possible;
Amendment 149 #
2008/2331(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls that illegal immigration is often operated by criminal networks which have, so far, proved to be more effective than a common European action; is convinced that this cynical network is responsible for the death of hundreds of people whose lives are lost at sea every year; calls, therefore, on the Commission and on the Council to redouble their efforts in the fight against organised crime and human trafficking and to provide better information to communities under threat so as to avoid the tragedies;
Amendment 8 #
2008/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that the Treaty of Lisbon makes it possible for one million EU citizens from different Member States collectively to invite the Commission to submit legislative proposals, and believes that such a legal right will significantly raise awareness of EU citizenship among Europeans; recalls that transparency and democratic participation must be achieved by a variety of forms of partnership among the EU and Member States, regional and local institutions, social partners and civil society; calls on the Commission to prepare transparent and easily understandable procedures implementing the "citizenship initiative", so that EU citizens are able to effectively initiate legislation immediately after the Treaty of Lisbon enters into force; while it hopes that it will not be necessary, stresses that the Commission should incorporate this right of initiative into its policies regardless of the final status of the Treaty.
Amendment 17 #
2008/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to revise its 'Europe for Citizens' Programme to improve communication with the average EU citizen and to ensure broad dissemination; notes that while structural support for Brussels-based think-tanks and research institutes is important, such organisations do little to inform individuals other than those who are already informed; calls on the Commission refocus its funding on non-Brussels based regional and local civil society and social partner organisations and to introduce, in the future, programmes similar to very successful "Youth in Action Programme 2007-2013" to help local and regional governmental authorities to inform their residents of their rights as EU citizens;
Amendment 35 #
2008/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to make funding available for the training of Member States' local and regional civil servants who deal with intra-EU migrants in the basics of the EC legislation that applies in their respective fields, and to help administrations in answering questions concerning possible differences and conflicts between national and EC legislation; in this respect welcomes the SOLVIT on-line problem-solving network provided by the Commission and calls for it to be further strengthened and promoted; urges the local and regional authorities and Member States to cooperate in exchanges of good practice and in finding effective ways of dealing with the situation of intra-Community migrants;
Amendment 39 #
2008/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Points out that if the Court of Justice of the European Communities is induced to refer to the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, although the Charter does not have any binding force at present, this is likely to strengthen a sense of common purpose among citizens, who will thus be protected in their basic freedoms by a European judge;
Amendment 50 #
2008/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that there are significant discrepancies for EU citizens living in a Member State other than their own with respect to voting rights in national parliamentary elections in their country of origin; deplores the fact that many EU citizens thus find themselves disenfranchised both in their country of origin and in their adopted country; urges Member States to cooperate in order to enable voters residing outside their Member State of origin to exercise their full electoral rights in their Member State of residence, by providing a sufficient number of polling stations and by facilitating easier registration of voters; calls on the Member States also to adopt the necessary legal provisions to guarantee the right to vote for all EU citizens transiting a Member State other than their Member State of origin when national parliamentary elections are being held;
Amendment 13 #
2008/0246(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 3 – point f
Article 3 – point f
(f) "‘performing carrier"’ means a person other than the carrier and the tour operator, whether this be the ship's owner, charterer or operator, who actually performs the whole or a part of the carriage;
Amendment 14 #
2008/0246(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 8 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Carriers shall ensure that, on board their passenger ships and high-speed passenger craft, passengers’ attention is drawn to general information concerning the services and assistance provided on board said ships or craft for disabled persons or persons with reduced mobility.
Amendment 15 #
2008/0246(COD)
Proposal for a regulation – amending act
Article 18 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 18 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Furthermore, passengers shall be offered the possibility of making free telephone calls or sending free telexes, faxes or e-mails to deal with urgent matters.
Amendment 71 #
2008/0244(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure access to legal assistance and/or representation and to interpreters in cases of detention that shall be free of charge where the asylum seeker cannot afford the costs involved.
Amendment 72 #
2008/0244(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 2
Procedures for access to legal assistance and/or representation and to interpreters in such cases shall be laid down in national law.
Amendment 75 #
2008/0244(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Member States shall ensure that asylum seekers held in detention have access to appropriate medical treatment and psychological counselling where appropriate.
Amendment 106 #
2008/0244(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall take into account the specific situation of persons with special needs in the national legislation implementing this Directive. Vulnerable persons such as minors, unaccompanied minors, disabled people, elderly people, illiterate people, pregnant women, single parents with minor children, victims of trafficking, persons with mental health problems and persons who have been subjected to torture, rape or other serious forms of psychological, physical or sexual violence, shall always be considered as persons with special needs.
Amendment 28 #
2008/0200(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) CIWIN should contribute to the improvement of CIP in the EU by providing an information system that could facilitate Member States’ cooperation and coordination; and offer an efficient and quick alternative to time-consuming methods of searching for information on critical infrastructures in the Community.
Amendment 30 #
2008/0200(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) CIWIN should, in particular, stimulate the development of appropriate measures aimed at facilitating anthe exchange of best practicesand dissemination of information, best practices and experience as well as being a vehicle for transmissions of immediate threats and alerts in a secure manner.
Amendment 34 #
2008/0200(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 – subparagraph 2
«Critical Infrastructure» shall mean those assets, systems or parts thereof located in Member States which are essential for the maintenance of vital societal functions, health, safety, security, supply chain, economic or social well-being of people, and the disruption or destruction of which would have a significant impact in a Member State as a result of the failure to maintain those functions.
Amendment 40 #
2008/0200(CNS)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a rapid alert functionality that shall enable participating Member States and the Commission to post, using a secure system, alerts on immediate risks and threats to critical infrastructure.
Amendment 9 #
2008/0192(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. The principle of equal treatment means that there shall be no discrimination whatsoever on grounds of sex, either directly or indirectly, by reference in particular to marital or family status, or on the grounds of race, belief, age, disability or sexual orientation, in particular in relation to the establishment, equipment or extension of a business or the launching or extension of any other form of self- employed activity.
Amendment 10 #
2008/0192(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5
Article 5
Without prejudice to the specific conditions for access to certain activities which apply equally to both sexes, Member States shall take all the measures necessary to ensure that the conditions for the establishment of a company between spouses or life partners, when recognised by national law, are not more restrictive than the conditions for the establishment of a company with other persons, and that their joint ownership and responsibilities are recognised.
Amendment 12 #
2008/0192(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6
Article 6
Member States shall take the necessary measures to ensure that assisting spouses can, at their request, benefit from at least an equal level of protection as self- employed workers under the same conditions applicable to self-employed workers, including the level of social security contributions, which should be the result of a joint agreement between the assisting spouse and the entrepreneur, taking economic and social considerations fully into account.
Amendment 13 #
2008/0192(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall designate and make the necessary arrangements for a body or bodies for the promotion, analysis, monitoring and support of equal treatment of all persons without discrimination on grounds of sex. Such bodies may form part of agencies entrusted at national level with the defence of human rights or the safeguard of individuals' rights, or the implementation of the principle of equal treatment, be it for the self-employed, assisting spouses or simply dependent workers.