Activities of Helmut SCHOLZ related to 2022/2051(INL)
Plenary speeches (2)
Proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties (debate)
Proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties (debate)
Reports (1)
REPORT on proposals of the European Parliament for the amendment of the Treaties
Amendments (18)
Amendment 330 #
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 330 #
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 352 #
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for the establishment of a defence union including permanently stationed European military units, a permanent rapid deployment capacbuilt on a comprehensive, multi-layer and non-military concept of security, under the operational command of the Union; proposes that joint procurement and the development of armaments be financed by the Union through a dedicated budget under parliamentary co- decision and scrutiny and proposes pinned by unanimity of all EU Member States and requiring full parliamentary scrutiny both at the competences of the European Defence Agency be adjusted accordingly; notes that clauses with regard to national traditions of neutrality and NATO membership would not be affected by these changUnion and Member States' level, based on the principle of structural non-aggression capabilities;
Amendment 352 #
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for the establishment of a defence union including permanently stationed European military units, a permanent rapid deployment capacbuilt on a comprehensive, multi-layer and non-military concept of security, under the operational command of the Union; proposes that joint procurement and the development of armaments be financed by the Union through a dedicated budget under parliamentary co- decision and scrutiny and proposes pinned by unanimity of all EU Member States and requiring full parliamentary scrutiny both at the competences of the European Defence Agency be adjusted accordingly; notes that clauses with regard to national traditions of neutrality and NATO membership would not be affected by these changUnion and Member States' level, based on the principle of structural non-aggression capabilities;
Amendment 392 #
Paragraph 35
35. Proposes that the Union’s common immigration policy be strengthened by taking appropriate and necessary measures to ensure thdue prevention of illegal crossings and for the Union’s migration policy to take into account the economic and social stability of Member States, the availability of skilled labour to the single marketspect to its international obligations, in particular the Geneva Convention, as well as the efficient management of migration, taking into account the fair treatment of third country nationals;
Amendment 392 #
Paragraph 35
35. Proposes that the Union’s common immigration policy be strengthened by taking appropriate and necessary measures to ensure thdue prevention of illegal crossings and for the Union’s migration policy to take into account the economic and social stability of Member States, the availability of skilled labour to the single marketspect to its international obligations, in particular the Geneva Convention, as well as the efficient management of migration, taking into account the fair treatment of third country nationals;
Amendment 468 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 42 – paragraph 4
4. Decisions relating to the common security and defence policy, including those initiating a mission as referred to in this Article, shall be adopted by the Council acting unanimously on a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy or an initiative from a Member State and after obtaining consent of the European Parliament. The High Representative may propose the use of both national resources and Union instruments, together with the Commission where appropriate.
Amendment 468 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on European Union – Article 42 – paragraph 4
4. Decisions relating to the common security and defence policy, including those initiating a mission as referred to in this Article, shall be adopted by the Council acting unanimously on a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy or an initiative from a Member State and after obtaining consent of the European Parliament. The High Representative may propose the use of both national resources and Union instruments, together with the Commission where appropriate.
Amendment 486 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 9
9. In defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union shall ensure that social progress is anchored in a social protocol. The Union shall take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment, the guarantee of adequate social protection, the fight against social exclusion, and a high level of education, training and protection of human health, as well as the effective exercise of democratic collective rights of trade unions.
Amendment 486 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 9
9. In defining and implementing its policies and activities, the Union shall ensure that social progress is anchored in a social protocol. The Union shall take into account requirements linked to the promotion of a high level of employment, the guarantee of adequate social protection, the fight against social exclusion, and a high level of education, training and protection of human health, as well as the effective exercise of democratic collective rights of trade unions.
Amendment 557 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 312 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The multiannual financial framework shall encompass, as horizontal principles, the objectives of climate and biodiversity protection, social convergence and gender equality. Specific spending targets shall be set for expenditure contributing to climate protection, halting and reversing the decline of biodiversity, promoting upward social convergence and gender equality, as well as rights and equal opportunities for all.
Amendment 557 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 312 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The multiannual financial framework shall encompass, as horizontal principles, the objectives of climate and biodiversity protection, social convergence and gender equality. Specific spending targets shall be set for expenditure contributing to climate protection, halting and reversing the decline of biodiversity, promoting upward social convergence and gender equality, as well as rights and equal opportunities for all.
Amendment 558 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 312 a (new)
Article 312 a Permanent special instrument 1. The European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall establish a permanent special instrument over and above the ceilings of the multiannual financial framework for the Union budget to better adapt and swiftly react to crises and their social and economic effects. 2. The European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the same procedure, shall lay down implementing measures for the permanent special instrument in so far as this is provided for in the regulation adopted on the basis of the first paragraph.
Amendment 558 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 312 a (new)
Article 312 a Permanent special instrument 1. The European Parliament and the Council, acting by means of regulations in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, shall establish a permanent special instrument over and above the ceilings of the multiannual financial framework for the Union budget to better adapt and swiftly react to crises and their social and economic effects. 2. The European Parliament and the Council, acting in accordance with the same procedure, shall lay down implementing measures for the permanent special instrument in so far as this is provided for in the regulation adopted on the basis of the first paragraph.
Amendment 559 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 312 – paragraph 3
3. The financial framework shall determine the amounts of the annual ceilings on commitment appropriations by category of expenditure and of the annual ceiling on payment appropriations. The categories of expenditure, limited in number, shall correspond to the Union’s major sectors of activity. Commitment appropriations shall be included into categories of expenditure and be subject to annual ceilings, only if they relate to Union policies or the corresponding administrative expenditure. Other financial means to allow the Union to fulfil its legal obligations in respect of third parties, including the repayment of any interest due, shall not be included into categories of expenditure or be subject to annual ceilings. The financial framework shall lay down any other provisions required for the annual budgetary procedure to run smoothly.
Amendment 559 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 312 – paragraph 3
3. The financial framework shall determine the amounts of the annual ceilings on commitment appropriations by category of expenditure and of the annual ceiling on payment appropriations. The categories of expenditure, limited in number, shall correspond to the Union’s major sectors of activity. Commitment appropriations shall be included into categories of expenditure and be subject to annual ceilings, only if they relate to Union policies or the corresponding administrative expenditure. Other financial means to allow the Union to fulfil its legal obligations in respect of third parties, including the repayment of any interest due, shall not be included into categories of expenditure or be subject to annual ceilings. The financial framework shall lay down any other provisions required for the annual budgetary procedure to run smoothly.
Amendment 561 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 319 – paragraph 1
1. The European Parliament, acting on a recommendation from the Council, shall give a discharge to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the budget. It shall also give a discharge to other institutions, bodies, offices and agencies in respect of the implementation of their sections of the budget or of their budgets, as appropriate, and in accordance with conditions to be laid down pursuant to Article 322. To this end, the Council and the European Parliament in turn shall examine the accounts, the financial statement and the evaluation report referred to in Article 318, the annual report by the Court of Auditors together with the replies of the institutions under audit to the observations of the Court of Auditors, the statement of assurance referred to in Article 287(1), second subparagraph and any relevant special reports by the Court of Auditors.
Amendment 561 #
Annex to the motion for a resolution Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – Article 319 – paragraph 1
1. The European Parliament, acting on a recommendation from the Council, shall give a discharge to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the budget. It shall also give a discharge to other institutions, bodies, offices and agencies in respect of the implementation of their sections of the budget or of their budgets, as appropriate, and in accordance with conditions to be laid down pursuant to Article 322. To this end, the Council and the European Parliament in turn shall examine the accounts, the financial statement and the evaluation report referred to in Article 318, the annual report by the Court of Auditors together with the replies of the institutions under audit to the observations of the Court of Auditors, the statement of assurance referred to in Article 287(1), second subparagraph and any relevant special reports by the Court of Auditors.