14 Amendments of Cecilia WIKSTRÖM related to 2018/0248(COD)
Amendment 223 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) An efficient return policy is an integral part of the comprehensive migration approach the Union and its Member States pursue. The Fund should support and encourage efforts by the Member States with a view to the effective implementation and further development of common standards on return, in particular as set out in Directive 2008/115/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council15 , and of an integrated and coordinated approach to return management. For sustainable return policies, the Fund should equally support related measures in third countries, such as the reintegration of returnees. _________________ 15 Directive 2008/115/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on common standards and procedures in Member States for returning illegally staying third-country nationals (OJ L 348, 24.12.2008, p. 98).
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) Readmission agreements and other arrangements are an integral component of the Union return policy and a central tool for the efficient management of migration flows, as they facilitate the swift return of irregular migrants. Those agreements and arrangements are an important element in the framework of the dialogue and cooperation with third countries of origin and transit of irregular migrants and their implementation in third countriesand should be supported in the interests of effective return policies at national and Union level.
Amendment 254 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Measures in and in relation to third countries supported through the Fund should complement other actions outside the Union supported through the Union’s external financing instruments. In particular, in implementing such actions, full coherence should be sought with the principles and general objectives of the Union’s external action and foreign policy in respect of the country or region in question and the Union international commitments. In relation to the external dimension, the Fund should target support to enhance cooperation with third countries and to reinforce key aspects of migration management in areas of interest to the Union's migration policy.
Amendment 306 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) to strengthen and develop all aspects of the Common European Asylum System, including its external dimension;
Amendment 321 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) to contribute to countering irregular migration and ensuring effectiveness of return and readmission in third countries.
Amendment 331 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. To achieve the objectives of this Regulation, the Fund may support the actions in line with the Union priorities as referred to in Annex III in relation to and in third countries, where appropriate, in accordance with Article 5 and 6.
Amendment 417 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 8
Article 13 – paragraph 8
8. Whenever a Member State decides to implement projects with or in a third country with the support of the Fund, the Member State concerned shall consult the Commission prior to the start of the project.
Amendment 480 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the complementarity between the actions supported by the Fund and support provided by other Union funds, in particular those in or in relation to third countries;
Amendment 576 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – point c
Annex III – point 1 – point c
(c) the development, monitoring and evaluation of policies and procedures including onthe development, collection, and exchange of information and data,alysis, dissemination of qualitative and quantitative data and statistics on migration and international protection and the development and application of common statistical tools, methods and indicators for measuring progress and assessing policy developments;
Amendment 602 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2 – point h
Annex III – point 2 – point h
(h) enhancing capacities of third countriMember States to improve the protection of persons in need of protection;
Amendment 656 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – point j
Annex III – point 4 – point j
(j) facilities and services in third countries ensuring appropriate temporary accommodation and reception upon arrival, including for unaccompanied minors and other vulnerable groups in line with international standards;
Amendment 662 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 – point m
Annex III – point 4 – point m
(m) support for and actions in third countries, including on infrastructure, equipment and other measures, provided these contribute to enhancing effective cooperation between third countries and the Union and its Member States on return and readmission.
Amendment 671 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex V – part 1 – title
Annex V – part 1 – title
Specific objective 1: To strengthen and develop all aspects of the Common European Asylum System, including its external dimension:
Amendment 683 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – part 3 – point 4
Annex VI – part 3 – point 4