Activities of Elena BĂSESCU related to 2011/2317(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Activities of the Committee on Petitions (2011) (debate)
Amendments (6)
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the number of submissions of petitions by citizens to the European Parliament continues to increase, and whereas the Committee on Petitions should remain the main point of contact within the European Parliament regarding allegations by citizens of infringement of individual and collective rights, or failure to apply and implement properly the EU legislation;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. considering that individuals and local communities, as well as NGOs, voluntary associations, professional associations and businesses, are well placed to assess the effectiveness of European legislation as it applies to them, and to signal possible loopholes that need to be analysed in order to ensure better and comparable implementation of EU law in all the Member States;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Confirms the key role of the Committee on Petitions in identifying non-judicial remedies for citizens, in providing a reality check on the way in which the European Union is seen by the people of Europe, and as a reflection of citizens' views regarding whether European legislation is properly implemented and actually delivers the expected result and responds to what people expect of the Union;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes, therefore, that this role and responsibility should lead Parliament to consider ways of revitalising this fundamental part of parliamentary work both in terms of its visibility, of its efficiency and in terms of improving its ability to raise issues of importance to European citizens in plenary, as well as by reinforcing its competence to call witnesses and investigate more independently issues raised by citizens;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers it important to enhance cooperation with Member States' parliaments and governments, while ensuring that such cooperation isbased on reciprocality, and, where necessary, to encourage Member States' authorities to transpose and apply EU legislation in full transparency;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Emphasises the need to close the gaps in legislation or failure in its implementation which prevent citizens from enjoying full rights in the internal market;