348 Amendments of Damien ABAD
Amendment 10 #
2012/2000(BUD)
3. Recalls that the European Union’s budget is one of the most important instruments of solidarity between Member States and between generations, and that it provides a clear added value, given its extraordinary impact on the real economy and daily lives of European citizensbased on a transnational outlook, on the possibility to achieve synergies and economies of scale, and on best practices sharing; recalls that if the Union’s policies were to be financed solely by Member States, their costs would skyrocket and that, seen in this light, the European budget intrinsically represents a clear common saving for the wellbeing of all; takes the view that austerity measures undertaken at national level should not automatically lead to an equivalent decrease at EU level, since one euro spent at this level can generate savings in the 27 Member States;
Amendment 12 #
2012/2000(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that the European Union’s budget is one of the most important instruments ofwhere solidarity between Member States and between generations is being demonstrated, and that it provides a clear added value, given its extraordinary impact on the real economy and daily lives of European citizens; recalls that if the Union’s policies were to be financed solely by Member States, their costs would skyrocket and that, seen in this light, the European budget intrinsically represents a clear common saving for the wellbeing of all;
Amendment 33 #
2012/2000(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Underlines that investments in high European added value infrastructures in the fields of transports, energy and telecommunications have a strong potential for growth, both directly and indirectly, by creating jobs and activity during the building phase and strengthening the competitiveness of the European economy as a whole;
Amendment 50 #
2012/2000(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that the EU budget represents an investment solely directed towards policies and actions demonstrating EU added value; draws attention to the fact that the EU budget – which cannot run into deficit – has a leverage effect on growth and employment much higher than that of national spending, as does its capacity to gear up investment, deliver stability in Europe and help the EU out of the current economic and financial crisis; underlines the fact, moreover, that new financial instrumentshighlights the increasing relevance of innovative financial instruments to compensate budgetary constraints at national level, in that they further enhance the leverage effect of EU spending’s contribution to growth by attracting private investment, thus optimising public spending;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 19 #
2011/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas Belarus has so far participated only in a limited way in the different platforms of the Eastern Partnership; whereas deepening relations between Belarus and the EU would greatly contribute tothat jeopardises the fulfilment of the ultimate goal of the Eastern Partnership, which is progress, stability and prosperity in the EU’s Eastern neighbourhood;
Amendment 51 #
2011/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Underlines that a DCFTA is not assistance given to the Eastern Partners, it is a trade deal bringing about reciprocal advantages and obligations for both parties; stresses that DCFTAs would not only bring economic benefits for the Eastern Partners but can also accelerate institutional reforms, modernisation and development;
Amendment 89 #
2011/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. WelcomNotes the maintenance of relative macroeconomic stability in Belarus, especially continuing production by big industrial units as well as the good performance of the food industry;
Amendment 141 #
2011/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 68
Paragraph 68
68. Expresses its hope that Ukraine will find enough political will and courage to create political and regulatory conditions for full and timely implementation of the DCFTA, which would be of great benefit to its population;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission Staff Working Document of 24 February 2012 "Making the Single Market Deliver", Annual Governance check-up 2011, published by the European Commission,
Amendment 2 #
2011/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
– having regard to the Commission's Staff Working Paper of 24 February 2012 "Reinforcing effective problem-solving in the Single Market - unlocking SOLVIT's potential at the occasion of its 10th anniversary",
Amendment 3 #
2011/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 b (new)
Citation 2 b (new)
– having regard to the statement of the Members of the European Council of the 30th January 2012 entitled "Towards growth-friendly consolidation and job- friendly growth" regarding the governance of the Single Market and the commitment to "swiftly and fully implement at the national level" what Member States have already agreed, to deliver the full potential of the Single Market,
Amendment 6 #
2011/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the publication of the Internal Market Scoreboard has consistently helped to reduce the transposition deficit, butenhance transposition of Single Market rules by providing objective and substantive data on transposition and implementation of these rules by the Member States, and whereas objective data should remain at the core of the Internal Market Scoreboard exercise; whereas a more qualitative approach needs to be takenadopted which looks beyond the figures and identifies the reasons for this deficit;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas although the Internal Market Scoreboard and the Consumer Market Scoreboard are used in different contexts and have different methodologies with different scopes and different sets of indicators, they share the overall aim of improving the functioning of the internal market;
Amendment 15 #
2011/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas 9085 directives remain untransposed in at least one Member State (the fragmentation factor is 6 %) and thus cannot produce their full effect in the single market;
Amendment 21 #
2011/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas, when internal market rules are misapplied, the lack of an operativeefficient redress systems can hinder the effectiveness of citizens' rights by obliging them to start long, slow judicial proceedings in order to defend themselves;
Amendment 31 #
2011/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the fact that considerable progress has been registered in reducing the number of long overdue directives and calls on Member States to continue their good efforts in this respect;
Amendment 37 #
2011/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Takes note that almost 50% of pending Internal Market infringement proceedings relate to areas of taxation and environment; Calls on Member States to dedicate particular attention to better and timelier transposition and implementation of EU rules in these two areas;
Amendment 40 #
2011/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Calls on the Commission to provide support for Member States in the transposition of EU law by developing new tools such as transposition guidelines and a transposition helpdesk;
Amendment 49 #
2011/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on Member States to systematically provide proper correlation tables setting out how Internal Market Directives are applied in national regulations;
Amendment 51 #
2011/2155(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls on the Commission to find ways to increase coordination between tools such as SOLVIT, Your Europe Advice, the Enterprise Europe Network, European Consumer Centres and, the European Employment Service, andIMI and the points of single contact to avoid duplication of efforts and resources;
Amendment 1 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2 a (new)
Citation 2 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication on "Fighting Corruption in the EU" (COM(2011)308),
Amendment 2 #
2011/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas sport hais a very important social and financial impact in the EUdynamic growth sector and constitutes a real instrument of social cohesion, and whereas gambling services are excluded from the scope of the Services Directive (2006/123/EC) and the new Consumer Rights Directive (approved by the European Parliament on 23 June 2011), due to their specificity,
Amendment 12 #
2011/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission study on the implications of internal market policies on the funding of grassroots sports and calls for a bridging of the gap between ‘rich’ and ‘poor’ sports by means of financial solidarity mechanismsNotes that the risk of fraud in sports competitions – although present since the outset – is exacerbated by the growth of the online sport betting sector, and therefore constitutes a proven danger to the integrity of sport, which is a value that needs to be secured;
Amendment 20 #
2011/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. IConsistders that the right to grant exclusive rights fore contributions made by lotteryies and other numbermoney games remain with the Member States, given that umbrella sports organisations in the EU consider the contributions made by national lotterieand sports bets to the financing of sport and especially grassroots sports to be indispensable;
Amendment 22 #
2011/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Stresses that sport can make a worthwhile contribution to achieving the objectives of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth; adds that, as such, it must be fully incorporated into that strategy;
Amendment 25 #
2011/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Respects the right of Member States to draw up penalising measureput in place penal sanctions to repress illegal online gambling; calls for a regulatory principle whereby a gambling company can only operate (or bid for the necessary national licence) in a Member State if it does not contravene the law in any other EU Member State;
Amendment 28 #
2011/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the importance of education in sport, and encourages initiatives by sporting organisations and games operators to teach sportspeople good sport betting practice;
Amendment 32 #
2011/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls onReiterates its position that sports bets are a form of commercial use of sporting competitions, and recommends that the Commission and the Member States to ensure that intellectual property rights, such as the partial redistribution of revenue derived from the exploitation of IPR in sports and merchandising, are taken into accountprotect sporting competitions from any unauthorised commercial use, notably by the introduction of a system for acquiring betting rights and the recognition of sports bodies’ intellectual property rights over the competitions they organise, not only in order to secure a fair financial return for their sectors, but also to combat match-fixing;
Amendment 40 #
2011/2087(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recalls that, under the terms of Article 165 of the TFEU, the European Union has a duty to promote fairness and protect the integrity of sport; takes the view, therefore, that the European Union should establish structural cooperation at European level to coordinate the fight against fraud and corruption in sport; calls, furthermore, on the Commission to study the desirability of a legislative instrument based on Article 114 of the TFEU seeking to secure harmonised rules on sound financial management for European professional sports clubs;
Amendment 41 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the European model of sport is based on a federation for each sports discipline, and mechanisms for sports and financial solidarity are organisedcharacterised by open sports competitions within a pyramid structure, based on a federation for each sports discipline with autonomous territory based self-regulating sports governing bodies, as the result onf an autonomous, democratic and territorial basis and in a pyramid structur longstanding democratic tradition and grassroots support in the community as a whole,
Amendment 52 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas EU action in the field of sport should always take the specificity of sport into account respecting its social, educational and cultural aspects,
Amendment 59 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital M
Recital M
M. whereas the very nature of competitions between national teams implies that federations can enhance the training of their national sportspeopleyouth development is essential for the wellbeing of each sport and should be a priority for clubs and federations,
Amendment 86 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights the importance of education through sport and the potential of sport to help get socially vulnerable youngsters back on track and asks the Member States, national associations, leagues and clubs to develop and support initiatives in this respect;
Amendment 124 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Believes the accession of the EU to the Anti-Doping Convention of the Council of Europe is a necessary step to coordinate a more uniform implementation of the WADA code in the Member States;
Amendment 191 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines the fundamental importance of commercial exploitation of audiovisual rights for sports competitions being carried out on a centralised, exclusive and territorial basis in order to have a fair distribution of revenues that ensures solidarity between sporting clubs and between professional and amateur sport;
Amendment 223 #
2011/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Reaffirms its attachment to the European model of sport, within which federations play a central role and which has clubs and volunteervarious actors, including supporters, players, clubs, leagues and associations at its base;
Amendment 8 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Internet gambling market is growing constantly, and whereas this sector is unlike other markets on account the risks involved in terms of consumer protection and the fight against organised crime, as the CJEU has acknowledged on more than one occasion,
Amendment 17 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas, in application of the principle of subsidiarity, there is no specific European legislative act regulating Internet gambling,
Amendment 25 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas market fragmentation not only makes it difficult for regulated providers to supply legal offerings on a cross-border basis, but also makes it virtually impossible to protect consumers and combat the crime associated with gambling at the European level,
Amendment 32 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the value added by a pan- European uniform minimum standards for theapproach to combating crime and fraud, in particular when it comes to preserving the integrity of sport and protection ofng gamblers and consumers and for combating crime are essential, is considerable,
Amendment 43 #
2011/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. considers that more effective coordination against illegal sites is also necessary to discourage illicit operations; urges the Commission therefore to consider the possible introduction of interoperable EU standards regarding fraud detection and prevention with a view to improving global market monitoring;
Amendment 50 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas Internet gambling and betting, if not properly regulated, involve a greater risk of addiction and dangers than traditional physical, location- based gambling,
Amendment 60 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas gambling represents a considerable source of revenue for the Member States, for publicly beneficial and charitable purposes and for the fundingwhich is used mainly for the funding of publicly beneficial and charitable activities, such as tourism promotion, and of sport,
Amendment 63 #
2011/2084(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. takes the view that the proliferation of on-line gambling represents a threat to the integrity of sport; stresses that keeping sporting events credible and honest is vital to the sports industry as a whole; stresses that this can only be done effectively at transnational level; considers that the European Union must therefore play a more prominent role in safeguarding the integrity of sport, a goal to be pursued bylongside all stakeholders;
Amendment 65 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas it is essential to ensure the integrity of sport and prevent further betting fraud, while ensuring a fair financial return for the sports and racing industries,
Amendment 71 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Welcomes the fact that the Commission has taken the initiative of launching public consultation in connection with its Green Paper on online betting and gambling, which will facilitate pragmatic and realistic consideration of the future of this sector in Europe;
Amendment 81 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point 2
Paragraph 1 – point 2
(2) containmbat the illegal gambling market,
Amendment 83 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point 3
Paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) guarantee effective protection for young people and vulnerable gamblers,
Amendment 90 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point 6
Paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) that risks tospecific measures are promoted to guarantee the integrity of sporting competition are precluded and
Amendment 92 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point 6 a (new)
(6a) that part of the value of bets goes to sports and horse-racing bodies, and
Amendment 102 #
Amendment 104 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is of the opinion that the gambling sector has been very much shapEmphasises that any regulation of the gambling sector is subject to, and must be underpinned by, the Member States' different traditions and cultures and that gambling markets are very differently regulated, giving the subsidiarity principle a particularly important role in this sectorsubsidiarity principle; considers, however, that this principle must be understood to imply ‘active subsidiarity’ entailing cooperation among the national administrations to achieve closer harmonisation of practice;
Amendment 119 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Rejects, accordingly, any European legislative act uniformly regulating the entire gambling market, but nonetheless takes the view that, in some sectors, the added value of a uniform European approach would be appropriatis unquestionable;
Amendment 129 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Respects the decision by a number of Member States to ban Internet gambling totally; is opposed to government monopolies over on-line gambling, howevercognises the Member States’ discretion in determining how gambling is organised, while observing the basic EU Treaty principles of non-discrimination and proportionality; notes in this context the decision by a number of Member States to ban Internet gambling totally;
Amendment 139 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that, on the one hand, providers of online gambling should in all cases respect the national laws of the countries in which those games operate and, on the other hand, Member States should retain the exclusive right to impose all the measures they deem necessary to address illegal online gambling in order to implement national legislation and exclude illegal providers from market access;
Amendment 154 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is of the opinionEmphasises that the principle of mutual recognition of licences on the gambling market does not apply, but that nevertheless, in keeping with the internal market, simplified licence application procedures should be set up in some Member States; nonetheless recognises the need to avoid unnecessary red tape with regard to licence applications, while ensuring the pre- eminent role of the regulator in the Member State in which the application has been submitted; considers, therefore, that mutual confidence among national regulators needs to be enhanced through closer administrative cooperation;
Amendment 168 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to explore all possible avenues for introducing - in keeping with the principle of ‘active subsidiarity’ - for a common regulatory framework laying down binding high-level minimum standards with regard to preventing gambling addiction and betting fraud and to protecting young people; states that, where a provider complies with those minimum standards, the other Member States should recognise this accordingly, but may set further conditions; is of the opinion that a pan- European code of conduct for Internet gambling could be a first step;
Amendment 178 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission, should no other agreement be reached, to propose a directive onexplore all possible avenues for introducing minimum standards; states that, if necessary, thought should be given to stepped-up cooperation between Member States;
Amendment 203 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls therefore foronsiders the establishment of a regulator with suitable powers in each Member State to be a necessary step towards more effective regulatory cooperation; encourages, in this context, cooperation between national regulatory bodies to be considerably expanded, with the Commission as coordinator, so as to develop common standards and take joint action against the unregulated black market; states that, in particular for identifying gamblers and combating money laundering, national standalone solutions are not successful; states that the Gaming Regulators European Forum (GREF) network and the Internal Market Information System could serve as the basis for this administrative cooperation;
Amendment 221 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission to review Directive 2005/60/EC1 on money laundering with a view to extending its scope to encompass all Internet betting and gambling
Amendment 227 #
Amendment 230 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that bthe risk of fraud in sports competiting on, in particular,ons – although present since the outset – has been exacerbated since the emergence of the on-line sports betting sector; stresses that this risk is particularly acute in minor-sports competitions may, and therefore represents a risk to the integrity of sport; is therefore of the view that sport fraud and betting fraud should be penalised throughout Europe;
Amendment 239 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Reaffirms its position that sports bets are a form of commercial use of sporting competitions, and recommends that the European Commission and Member States protect sporting competitions from any unauthorised commercial use, notably by setting up a system for acquiring betting rights and by recognising sports bodies’ property rights over the competitions they organise, not only to secure a fair financial return for the benefit of all levels of professional and amateur sport, but also as a means to strengthen the fight against sports fraud, particularly match-fixing;
Amendment 248 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Calls for instruments to increase cross-border police and judicial cooperation and, at the same time, for a framework for cooperation with organisers of sports competitions to be considered with a view to facilitating the exchange of information between sports disciplinary bodies and state investigation and prosecution agencies, by setting up, for example, dedicated national networks and contact points to deal with cases of match-fixing;
Amendment 250 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Urges Member States to ensure that the fraudulent manipulation of results for financial gain or other advantage is prohibited by establishing as a criminal offence any threat to the integrity of competitions, including those linked to betting operations;
Amendment 252 #
2011/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 d (new)
Paragraph 16 d (new)
Amendment 135 #
2011/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Is concerned that draft recommendations to member states under the European Semester contained to undermine the specific regulation of holidays and Sundays; asks the Commission and the Council to respect and support these achievements, especially for the work-family balance;
Amendment 94 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Takes the view that, given its high European added value, support for the Lifelong Learning programme should be continued and increased in 2012, because of its strong contribution to the flagship initiatives ‘Youth on the Move’ and ‘Innovation Union’; stresses in particular that, given the growing number of people in adult education in Europe, Grundtvig, which currently represents only 4% of the allocations in the Lifelong Learning Programme, should be reinforced;
Amendment 117 #
2011/2019(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Asks the Commission to collect demographic data of the beneficiaries of the cohesion policy, the European Social Fund notably, in order to monitor the real impact of the funds provided for human capital development and job market insertion, keeping in mind the particularly worrying problem of youth unemployment;
Amendment 18 #
2011/2018(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes, that following the above mentioned strategy, the appropriations foreseen for the additional staff needs related to the enlargement of Croatia (62 posts), if the process is achieved and approved by the European Parliament, the Council and ratified by the Member States, are to be integrated in a letter of amendment or amending budget;
Amendment 54 #
2011/2018(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. WelcomesTakes note of the detailed information received concerning the continuation of the realisation of the House of European History; takes note and of the estimated total cost for setting up the House of European History, the estimated running costs and; is concerned however about the very important running costs estimated at EUR 15 million per year and believes that they staffing needs;hould be beard by all institutions; recalls that the lift of reserves concerning 2011 Budget does not necessarily mean that the project has received its final approval by the Parliament and requests to be informed as soon as possible on the building project according to Article 179(3) of the Financial Regulation;
Amendment 16 #
2011/2017(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Takes the view that Parliament and the other institutions should develop an electronic governance strategy as well as an ambitious and far-reaching digital strategy, in particular with regard to Web 2.0; calls for teleworking to be used wherever appropriateStresses that it is important for the European Parliament and the other institutions, particularly the Commission, to adopt an ambitious and far-reaching digital strategy with regard to the Web 2.0 tools and social networks in particular, to strengthen the link between Europe and its citizens; further considers that Parliament and the other institutions should develop an electronic governance strategy; calls for teleworking to be used wherever appropriate; calls on the Bureau to consider the introduction of a cloud computing system to reduce the operating costs of the computer system, improve its performance and bring greater mobility to Parliament's work;
Amendment 20 #
2011/2017(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Believes that all the institutions should have active non-discrimination policies and should adapt their buildings and human resources policies to ensure easyier access for people with disabilities;
Amendment 23 #
2011/2017(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Emphasises that in a context of economic crisis and a heavy burden of public debt, the European Parliament and the other European institutions should show an example by freezing the amount of budgetary expenditure for 2012;
Amendment 15 #
2011/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 2 a (new)
Annex II – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Regarding assistance to efforts to curb conflicts in which armed movements or their allies use rough minerals to finance such conflicts, particular attention shall be paid to helping legitimate authorities combat such practice and comply with the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, especially as regards implementation of efficient domestic controls on the production of, and trade in, rough diamonds.
Amendment 31 #
2011/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(2) and Article 349 thereof,
Amendment 34 #
2011/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The Commission undertakes to make diligent and effective use of the Stabilisation Mechanism for Bananas in order to avoid any damage to producers in the Union and, after January 2020, to maintain – if necessary – a system which, in the event of serious market disruption, will make it possible to preserve production sectors in the Union and particularly in the outermost regions.
Amendment 46 #
2011/0263(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Two years before the end of the application period referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall assess the impact of the application of the Stabilisation Mechanism, forward its assessment to the European Parliament and the Council, and consider the possibility of extending the application of the provisions of this article.
Amendment 25 #
2011/0262(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 207(2) and Article 349 thereof,
Amendment 29 #
2011/0262(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16 a (new)
Recital 16 a (new)
(16a) The Commission should undertake to use the Stabilisation Mechanism for Bananas diligently and effectively to avoid damaging EU producers and, after January 2020, to maintain, if necessary, a mechanism enabling – in case of serious market disturbances – Union production pathways to be protected, especially those in the outermost regions.
Amendment 39 #
2011/0262(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 13 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Two years before the end of the period of application referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall carry out an impact study concerning the application of the Stabilisation Mechanism, which it shall forward to the European Parliament and the Council, and shall consider the possibility of extending the application of the provisions of this article.
Amendment 44 #
2011/0197(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31 a (new)
Recital 31 a (new)
(31a) In order to provide clear information about the acceptable operating environment of watercraft, the titles of the boat design categories, which were potentially misleading for users, should now be based on the essential environmental conditions for navigation, namely wind force and wave height, instead of indicating the area and type of navigation.
Amendment 45 #
2011/0197(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 31 b (new)
Recital 31 b (new)
(31b) The environmental conditions mentioned in design category A may be encountered on extended voyages, for example across oceans, or inshore when unsheltered from the wind and waves for several hundred nautical miles. The conditions mentioned in design category B may be encountered on offshore voyages of sufficient length or on coasts where shelter may not always be immediately available. Such conditions may also be experienced on inland seas of sufficient size for the wave height to be generated. The conditions mentioned in design category C may be encountered on exposed inland waters, in estuaries, and in coastal waters in moderate weather conditions. The conditions mentioned in design category D may be encountered on sheltered inland waters, and in coastal waters in fine weather.
Amendment 47 #
2011/0197(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – point 2
Article 3 – point 2
2. ‘recreational craft’ means any boatvessel of any type intended for sports and leisure purposes of hull length from 2,5 m to 24 m, measured according to the harmonised standard, regardless of the means of propulsion;
Amendment 56 #
2011/0197(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 53 a (new)
Article 53 a (new)
Article 53a Review By ...*, the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and to the Council on the feasibility of introducing a system of boat design categories based on resistance to wind force and wave height, taking into account the developments in international standardisation. That report shall include an evaluation of the impact of the introduction of such a system for the boat manufacturing industry. Where appropriate, it shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal. _____________ * OJ: Please insert the date: two years after the date referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 57(1).
Amendment 59 #
2011/0197(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part A – point 1 – point A
Annex I – part A – point 1 – point A
A. OCEAN: Designed for extA recreational craft given ded voyages where conditionssign category A is considered to be designed for winds that may exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale) and significant wave heights of 4 m and above but excluding abnormal conditions, and vessels largely self-sufficient such as storm, violent storm, hurricane, tornado and extreme sea conditions or rogue waves.
Amendment 61 #
2011/0197(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part A – point 1 – point B
Annex I – part A – point 1 – point B
B. OFFSHORE: Designed for offshore voyages where conditionsA recreational craft given design category B is considered to be designed for wind force up to, and including, wind force 8 and significant wave heights up to, and including, 4 m may be experienced.
Amendment 62 #
2011/0197(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part A – point 1 – point C
Annex I – part A – point 1 – point C
C. INSHORE: Designed for voyagesA watercraft given design category C ins coastal waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers where conditionsnsidered to be designed for a wind force up to, and including, wind force 6 and significant wave heights up to, and including, 2 m may be experienced.
Amendment 63 #
2011/0197(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part A – point 1 – point D
Annex I – part A – point 1 – point D
D. SHELTERED WATERS: Designed for voyageA watercraft given design category D is con sheltered coastal waters, small bays, small lakes, rivers and canals when conditionssidered to be designed for a wind force up to, and including, wind force 4 and significant wave heights up to, and including, 0,3 m may be experienced, with occasional waves of 0,5 m maximum height, for example from passing vessels.
Amendment 47 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) Consumers should have the right to opt for the separate sale of roaming services from their domestic mobile package in the Union. Basic principles should be laid down with regard to the provision of a separate sale of roaming services which should be introduced in a coordinated manner across the Union. Consumers should be able to choose a different provider for roaming services without changing their number, and in a manner which ensures interoperability of services, with roaming services being provided anywhere in the Union and with the same level of quality.
Amendment 59 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Since this Regulation provides that the Directives making up the 2002 regulatory framework for electronic communications are without prejudice to any specific measure adopted for the regulation of Union-wide roaming charges for mobile voice telephony calls, and since providers of Union-wide roaming services may be required by this Regulation to make changes to their retail roaming tariffs in order to comply with the requirements of this Regulation, such changes should not trigger for mobile customers any right under national laws transposing the 2002 regulatory framework for electronic communications to withdraw from their contracts. Similarly, the freedom to change roaming service providers is without prejudice to the rights and obligations applicable to national services pursuant to regulatory and contractual obligations
Amendment 105 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) ‘home provider’ means an undertakingoperator that provides a roaming customer with Union-wide roaming services either via its own network or as a mobile virtual network operator or reseller, or any other kind of roaming service providers;
Amendment 109 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point k
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point k
(k) ‘regulated data roaming service’ means a roaming service enabling the use of packet switched data communications by a roaming customer by means of his mobile telephone or other mobile device while it is connected to a visited network. A regulated data roaming service does not include the transmission or receipt of regulated roaming calls or SMS messages, but does include the transmission and receiptor machine to machine type services ofr MMS messages;
Amendment 138 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. When a customer is offered by his home provider roaming tariffs significantly close to the tariffs for domestic voice, SMS and data services he benefits from, the obligation for this operator to enable his customer to access voice, SMS and data roaming services of any alternative roaming operator who has been granted access in order to provide separate roaming services, as provided paragraphs (1) to (6) of this Article and Article 5, shall not apply. The BEREC, after consulting stakeholders and in close co-operation with the Commission, shall lay down within a reasonable period of time not exceeding three months after the adoption of this Regulation guidelines with regard to the definition of roaming tariffs significantly close to domestic tariffs.
Amendment 178 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The retail charge (excluding VAT) of a Eurotariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for the provision of a regulated roaming call may vary for any roaming call but shall not exceed EUR 0,32 per minute for any call made or EUR 0,11 per minute for any call received as of 1 July 2012. The price ceiling for calls made shall decrease to EUR 0,28 and EUR 0,2418 on 1 July 2013 and on 1 July 2014 respectively, and for calls received to EUR 0,10 on 1 July 2013 and EUR 0,08 on 1 July 2014. Without prejudice to Articles 13 and 19 these regulated maximum retail charges for the Eurotariff shall remain valid until 30 June 20167.
Amendment 198 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. With effect from 1 July 2012, the retail charge (excluding VAT) of a Euro-SMS tariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for a regulated roaming SMS message sent by that roaming customer may vary for any roaming SMS message but shall not exceed EUR 0,10shall decrease to EUR 0,09 on 1 July 2013 and 0,06 on 1 July 2014. Without prejudice to Articles 13 and 19, the regulated maximum retail charge for the Euro-SMS tariff shall remain at EUR 0,106 until 30 June 20167.
Amendment 224 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
With effect from 1 July 2012, the retail charge (excluding VAT) of a Euro-data tariff which a home provider may levy from its roaming customer for the provision of a regulated roaming data shall not exceed EUR 0,90 per megabyte. The price ceiling for data used shall decrease to EUR 0,70 and EUR 0,530, per megabyte used on 1 July 2013 and on 1 July 2014 respectively. Without prejudice to Articles 13 and 19, the regulated maximum retail charge shall remain at EUR 0,530, per megabyte used until 30 June 20167.
Amendment 142 #
2011/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point m
(m) 'Annual percentage rate of charge' means the total cost of the credit to the consumer, expressed as an annual percentage of the total amount of credit, where applicable, including the costs referred to in Article 12(2)harges levied by the creditor for his benefit in respect of the conclusion and performance of the credit agreement.
Amendment 215 #
2011/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
For the purpose of calculating the annual percentage rate of charge, the total cost of the credit to the consumer shall be determined excluding any charges payable by the consumharges levied by the creditor for his benefit in respect of the conclusion and per for non-compliance with any of his commitments laid down in the credit agreementmance of the credit agreement shall be determined.
Amendment 231 #
2011/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) Where the assessment of the consumer’s creditworthiness results in a negative prospect for his ability to repay the credit over the lifetime of the credit agreement, the creditor refuses creditmeet his contractual obligations under the credit agreement, the creditor, if he nevertheless grants the credit, supplies documentary evidence to show that he has done so and support his decision, solely for prudential purposes.
Amendment 233 #
2011/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) Where the credit application is rejected, the creditor informs the consumer immediately and without chargeonsumer may, if he so wishes, ask the creditor to inform him of the reasons for rejection.
Amendment 259 #
2011/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that the consumer has a statutory or contractual right to discharge his obligations under a credit agreement prior to the expiry of that agreement. In such cases, he shall be entitled to a reduction in the total cost of the credit, such a reduction consisting of the interest and the costs for the remaining duration of the contract.
Amendment 266 #
2011/0062(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Member States may provide that the exercise of the right referred to in paragraph 1 is subject to certain conditions. Such conditions may include time limitations on the exercise of the right, different treatment depending on the type of the borrowing rate, or restrictions with regard to the circumstances under which the right may be exercised. Member States may also provide that the creditor should be entitled to fair and objectively justified compensation for potential costs directly linked to early repayment of the credit. In any event, if the early repayment falls within a period for which the borrowing rate is fixed, exercise of the right may be made subject to the existence of a special interest on the part of the consumercreditor should be entitled to fair compensation, where justified, for potential costs directly linked to early repayment of the credit. This compensation should then be calculated using a transparent method laid down prior to the signing of the agreement. The consumer must be clearly informed of the right referred to in paragraph 1 and of the amount of the compensation and the method of calculating it.
Amendment 7 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that the objective of all initiatives must be to educatenable all young people for the Europe of the future, which meansto participate fully in society and prepare them for the Europe of the future, which means giving them the opportunities to engage in social activities and to help shaping the society and making it possible for all young people to enjoy schooling, vocational training and higher education that lays stress on meeting the technological requirements of a modern and sustainable society;
Amendment 18 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines that youth policies must be seen in relation with policies on education, employment, social inclusion and macroeconomics; regrets that Youth on the Move is mostly focused on the labour market; points out that austerity measures with i.e. cut backs in the educational system and job creation will not help young people and have the potential of damaging the society and the economy in the longer term;
Amendment 26 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that youth unemployment -– the causes of which the ILO does not consider to lie in income and non-wage labour cost levels, participatory rights and social protection standards – is a problem that must be overcome andmajor challenge across the EU and must be overcome; stresses that unemployment at young age puts the individual at a very high risk of poverty in the long term; stresses that all employment contracts must provide for unrestricted social rights from the first day on; rejects any proposal to deviate from this principle;
Amendment 35 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Reminds that getting a job does not mean escaping poverty, and that young people are especially susceptible to fall into the category of working poor; therefore underlines that the efforts to offer quality jobs, and the efforts toward youth employment should be intertwined; points to the need of underpinning employment policies with sound social policies that allow for a life in dignity in case of unemployment;
Amendment 37 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Underlines that Youth on the Move will not alone tackle or solve the alarming youth unemployment all over Europe; calls for all Member States to set up a national strategy to tackle youth unemployment and secure young peoples access to quality employment, education and training, while encouraging and supporting youth entrepreneurship;
Amendment 44 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises that the success of the YoM initiative depends mostly on the implementation of its key actions by the Member States; therefore asks the European Commission to closely monitor and analyse crucial elements during implementation with a view to helping and ensuring a better coordination between Member States in the process;
Amendment 45 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that voluntaryHighlights that transnational mobility infor the framework of schacquisition of new skills is a strong tool ing and vocational training and for the purposes of employment order to improve skills and competences, personal development and active citizenship of young people; takes the view that voluntary mobility should be promoted for all young people, irrespective of their financial, social or geographical situation, with each individual being able to determine the degree of his or her own mobility; welcomes therefore the initiative of the Commission to set up a dedicated Youth on the Move website for information on EU learning and mobility opportunities; stresses the need for an active communication around this website towards young people, multipliers and other relevant stakeholders;
Amendment 47 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Commission to report regularly to the European Parliament on the effectiveness of the YoM key actions and the progress registered by Member States;
Amendment 51 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to continue investing and improving the mobility and youth programmes such as Lifelong Learning (Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, Comenius, Grundtvig), Marie Curie, Erasmus Mundus and Youth in Action;
Amendment 56 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Commission to maintain a separate Youth in Action Program for the upcoming Multi-Financial Framework;
Amendment 61 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes the Commission's aims to extend learning mobility to all young people in Europe by 2020; regrets however that "Youth on the Move" is too much centred on student mobility; invites the Commission to give specific and ambitious target figures for each mobility program; including vocational training mobility; underlines that mobility has been recognized as an added-value for those in vocational training, as it strengthens their employability; therefore calls for an increase of the budget dedicated to Leonardo Program;
Amendment 63 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Is convinced that mobility of young people, which contributes to prosperity and to a fair development of our modern societies, should become the rule rather than the exception; stresses that attraction for mobility should be enhanced and that financial support should be wide and sufficient, and be oriented towards the most disadvantaged;
Amendment 65 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Emphasises that an ambitious funding is necessary to comply with the objective to give everyone the opportunity to undertake part of their education and training abroad; takes the view that education and training have to be a priority for the European Union and that this objective should be reflected in the next financial perspectives;
Amendment 67 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Recognizes the role of the local and regional authorities in the field of training and mobility; takes the view that their competences and experience should be seen as complementary of the EU action; emphasizes that in order to achieve its goals the EU should develop a partnership approach, in particular with the local and regional authorities;
Amendment 67 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recommends that the European institutions strengthen the structured dialogue with youth organisations and other stakeholders to debate priorities and actions for young people, thus giving youth more opportunities to participate in the decision-making on issues that affect them;
Amendment 74 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises the importance of youth to be included not only in the labour market and the economy, but also in the shaping and governing of the future of Europe; asks the Commission to come up with a Green Paper on Youth Participation;
Amendment 77 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises that the transition from school, vocational training or higher education to employment must be better prepared and must follow on directly from education or training, and welcomes the ‘European Youth Guarantee’ initiative; believes that social partnertherefore underlines the major importance to effectively implement and welcomes the ‘European Youth Guarantee’ initiative and make it an instrument of active integration on the labour market; stresses that Member States have so far not made any convincing commitment to implement the European Youth Guarantee and calls on them to do speedily; believes that social partners, local and regional authorities and youth organisations should be involved in the development of a sustainable strategy to reduce youth unemployment, in which there must be formal recognition of qualifications obtained;
Amendment 82 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Emphasises that early school leaving, as a known risk for future exclusion from both employment and society, has to be dramatically reduced; stresses that this phenomenon has to be addressed in a multifaceted way, linked with social measures to enhance education and training in the disadvantaged areas;
Amendment 85 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Asks forCalls on the Commission and the Member States to also pay special attention and support for those who are most at risk, for youth categories with fewer opportunities and for those seeking a ‘second chance’ to get back into education after leaving;
Amendment 86 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Strongly supports the proposal for a Council Recommendation on a European Youth Guarantee and urges the Council to adopt it as soon as possible;
Amendment 89 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to collect data at national and regional levels on the practical barriers to mobility, and to take all necessary steps to remove them in order to ensure high- quality mobility that is accessible to all, throughout the entire path of education, including VET;
Amendment 91 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Strongly supports the proposal for a Council Recommendation on a European Youth Guarantee and urges the Council to adopt it as soon as possible;
Amendment 93 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on the Commission to increase and widen participation in mobility programmes and to improve its visibility, notably those targeting Young people, for instance by using a single name to denote all mobility programmes while preserving the specificities of each of them;
Amendment 94 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Emphasises that early school leaving, as a known risk for future exclusion from both employment and society, has to be dramatically reduced; stresses that this phenomenon has to be addressed in a multifaceted way, linked with social measures to enhance education and training in the disadvantaged areas;
Amendment 97 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Points outStresses the importance of taking measures to ensure that students throughout the different education stages are mobile and have an effective social and health security system and full portability of grants when they are abroad;
Amendment 98 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Takes the view that measures must be taken to reinforce the role of thesupport familyies and social environment of young people and of their school in guiding them in their career choices and towards finding an occupation;
Amendment 100 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Emphasises that an ambitious funding is necessary to comply with the objective to give everyone the opportunity to undertake part of their education and training abroad; takes the view that education and training have to be a priority for the European Union and that this objective should be reflected in the next financial perspectives;
Amendment 101 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Recognizes the role of the local and regional authorities in the field of training and mobility; takes the view that their competences and experience should be seen as complementary of the EU action; emphasizes that in order to achieve its goals the EU should develop a partnership approach, in particular with the local and regional authorities;
Amendment 107 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Underlines the importance of informal and non- formal education, such as intercultural learning, in developing important skills and competences that will ensure the entry on and adaptability to the needs of the labour market;
Amendment 112 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Takes the view that occupational choices must be less strongly influenced by gender,are still strongly gender-based and that this is a component adding to gender inequality; stresses that this has an impact both on female unemployment and poverty; stresses that measures must be taken to present a comprehensive overview of possible career choices and that the attempt must be made from an early age to interest and support girls, in particular, in mathematical and technical professions;
Amendment 124 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Emphasises that an actinclusive labour market policy, includingmeasures such as, publicly funded work programmes for young people, and the creation of new, sustainable and good jobs are essential preconditions for successfully tackling youth unemployment, and that the existing funds, such as the European Social Fund, must be targeted more specifically at these obje, the recognition of the voluntary work as professional experience as well as the promotion of entrepreneurship are essential elements for successfully tackling youth unemployment; emphasises that a mix of EU funding is available for young people from instruments such as the European Social Fund, the Mobility Programs (Erasmus, Socrates, Leonardo) and the YOUTH program but that the diversity of funding makes it difficult for youth organisations to access funding that answers their needs; stresses the need for funding for young people that is easy accessible, can be managed by volunteers and small organisations where applicable, and allows for funding overarching measures that integrate several dimensions such as employment, mobility, social integration and cultural activities;
Amendment 139 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises that young people whose chances of getting started in life are poorer must be supported individually to increase their employability andwith respect for their individual needs and with a focus to increase their integration into the labour market and their access to quality jobs; considers that publicly funded training places are ancan be one effective instrument for integrating particularly disadvantaged young people; stresses however that integration into the first labour market is essential and that any integration measures should aim to access the regular labour market from an early stage on and need to be accommodated by support measures focussing on the need of individuals; stresses the specific difficulties of poor young people to enjoy an experience abroad because of financial and linguistic constraints, and in some case spatial discrimination; is convinced that financial support must address especially the needs of the most disadvantaged;
Amendment 146 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Points out the need to find a balance between higher education systems on one hand and the needs of the economy and society in general on the other and also interlink them through adequate curricula for future skills and jobs;
Amendment 151 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on national, regional, and local authorities to remove existing barriers, support and enhance cooperation between universities and business and facilitate partnerships between the two;
Amendment 159 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Encourages universities to bring their programmes and structures closer to the specific needs of the labour market and to explor, to consider the needs of the businesses when developing the curricula and to pursue new methods of cooperation with private and public companies, while encouraging and supporting youth entrepreneurship;
Amendment 173 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. InvitesCalls on the Member States to modernise and increase the attractiveness and quality of vocational education and training (VET) to react toso that it can be better adapted to the current and future needs of the changing labour market, which by 2020 will require new knowledge and skills based on diplomas that should be mutually recognised in all Member States;
Amendment 179 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the importance of supporting and further enhancing mobility in the field of VET, including apprenticeships, by providing VET students and apprentices with information, counselling, guidance and hosting structures when they are abroad;
Amendment 180 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Emphasises the importance of non- formal and informal learning and education for the development of young people as well as the voluntary work; stresses that the gained competencies do not only offer opportunities for their entry into the world of work, but also enable young people to be actively involved in the society and to take responsibility of their lives, while also stimulating their entrepreneurial skills;
Amendment 182 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Emphasises the importance of youth to be included not only in the labour market and the economy, but also in the shaping and governing of the future of Europe; asks the Commission to come up with a Green Paper on Youth Participation;
Amendment 184 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Calls on the Commission to maintain a separate Youth in Action Program for the upcoming Multi-Financial Framework;
Amendment 186 #
2010/2307(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 11 d (new)
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11d. Calls on the Commission to increase and widen participation in mobility programmes and to improve its visibility, notably those targeting Young people, for instance by using a single name to denote all mobility programmes while preserving the specificities of each of them.
Amendment 191 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Strongly stresses that the smooth entrance of young people into the labour market depends mainly on the modernisation of VET institutions and universities to ensure that their study programmes match the needs of the labour market, as well as on a strong cooperation between these and the business environment;
Amendment 209 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Invites tertiary education institutions to introduce a period of high-quality traineeship into all study programmes in order to enable young people to meet, in advance, the real and practical demands of the working environment and acquire the necessary skills for the entrance to the labour market;
Amendment 216 #
2010/2307(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Calls on the Commission to promote at European level initiatives to recognize the period of internship as a professional period in the branches of Social Security, such as some Members States are already doing;
Amendment 6 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Single Market is one of the main drivers of European growth and should be a real economic pillar of the EU by overcoming economic and competitiveness divergences, distortions and the uneven treatment of European enterprises and citizenscompletion of the Single Market is a necessary condition to enable the European Union to reach its full potential for economic growth and strengthen its highly competitive social market economy,
Amendment 45 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that efforts to achievcomplete the Single Market need to concentrate on the concerns and rights of citizens, consumers and SMEs in order to overcome the current ‘European fatigue’regain their full confidence in the Single Market;
Amendment 54 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the confidence of citizens and consumers cannot be taken for granted but needs to be nurturedis crucial for the functioning of the Single Market;
Amendment 88 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Amendment 89 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Notes that issues related to product safety and market surveillance are of the utmost importance to European citizens. Therefore welcomes the Commission’s multiannual action plan for the development of European market surveillance;
Amendment 91 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to increase and widen participation in mobility programmes and to improve its visibility, notably those targeting Young people, for instance by using a single name to denote all mobility programmes while preserving the specificities of each one of them;
Amendment 121 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls upon theUrges Member States and the Commission to promote communication with citizens to ensure their rightjoin forces to communicate the Single Market to citizens to ensure that its benefits are recognised and that their rights as consumers are widely understood and enforced;
Amendment 137 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Welcomes the Commission’s initiative to propose a Directive on the creation of a single integrated mortgage market with a high level of consumer protection;
Amendment 150 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for measures to set up an adequate legal framework for foundations, cooperatives and, mutual associations, to prevent legal uncertainty and to ensure there are socially oriented corporate institutions and socially innovative corporate projects in the area of services of general interessocieties and associations, so as to give them European status and prevent legal uncertainty, improve their cross-border access and maximise their entrepreneurial, social, cultural and innovative potential in the Single Market;
Amendment 158 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Welcomes the Commission’s wish to take into account the social impact of proposed legislation concerning the Single Market whenever necessary in order to lead to better informed and more evidence-based political decisions; encourages the Commission to propose a set of indicators which could assess the social impact of legislation; considers that this impact assessment should be undertaken as part of an integrated assessment that considers all relevant impacts of a proposal (i.e. financial, environmental, competitivity, job creation and growth);
Amendment 161 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Amendment 167 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Regrets that no action on roaming charges has been envisaged in the Single Market Act, despite the tangible nature of such measures and the high expectations of citizens in this domain; However, notes that the Commission has made a considerable effort to reduce the costs of roaming for consumers in recent years and therefore, points out that to achieve digital agenda goals, this initiative should be included in the scope of the Single Market Act;
Amendment 171 #
Amendment 194 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that the Communication does not stress the importance of social services; considers this is far from the quality framework promised by the Commission PresidentWelcomes the positive dynamic created by Commission’s efforts to define a quality framework for services of general interest and stresses the need to ensure the accessibility, universality and efficiency of SGI;
Amendment 205 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Emphasises the lack of a Digital Single Market, and calls for the democratisation of broadband and for continuous review of the Regulation on the telecoms sector ensuring privacy, data protection, and the protection of vulnerable groupNotes that benefits from the Digital Single Market will directly impact the day- to-day live of Europeans; Calls for the extension of current European legislation on universal service obligations for telecoms to also cover broadband in order to ensure that basic telecoms services to all Europeans;
Amendment 231 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – point a
Paragraph 17 – point a
(a) to enhance European market surveillance, improve access to basic banking services, create a single integrated mortgage market and remove tax obstacles and double taxation;Priority area 1: qualifications and vocational training
Amendment 236 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – point a – subpoint i (new)
Paragraph 17 – point a – subpoint i (new)
(i) is in favour of Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications being revised to improve recognition of qualifications and increase occupational mobility;
Amendment 237 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – point a – subpoint ii (new)
Paragraph 17 – point a – subpoint ii (new)
(ii) Encourages the Member States and the European Commission to pursue and deepen cooperation on vocational education and training, notably by improving the tools developed during the Copenhagen Process and supporting their implementation, and stresses the necessity of constantly adapting vocational education and training to labour market needs and developments;
Amendment 238 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – point a – subpoint iii (new)
Paragraph 17 – point a – subpoint iii (new)
(iii) Requests that the Commission undertake a clear-cut assessment of a possible ‘professional card’ before it is introduced and specify its relationship to Europass;
Amendment 239 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – point a – subpoint iv (new)
Paragraph 17 – point a – subpoint iv (new)
(iv) Restates the need to boost and expand mobility for young people by removing existing barriers, notably as regards traineeships in Europe, calls on the Commission to introduce the ‘Youth on the Move’ card by setting out the procedures for its implementation;
Amendment 240 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – point a – subpoint v (new)
Paragraph 17 – point a – subpoint v (new)
(v) Restates the importance of validating skills acquired throughout a person’s life, supports the Commission’s intention to propose to the Council a recommendation on the promotion and validation of non- formal and informal learning by taking into account experience from the Education and Training 2010 Programme in particular;
Amendment 241 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – point a – subpoint vi (new)
Paragraph 17 – point a – subpoint vi (new)
(vi) Calls on the Commission to support and expand the educational European mobility programmes, and the Leonardo da Vinci programme in particular, by prolonging credits for the development of an ambitious youth mobility programme, for apprentices in particular;
Amendment 244 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – point b
Paragraph 17 – point b
(b) to implement an e-commerce policy in order to increase citizens’ and consumers’ confidence when shopping online;Priority area 2:Consumer safety
Amendment 245 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – point b – subpoint i (new)
Paragraph 17 – point b – subpoint i (new)
(i) Supports the multi-annual EU action plan to develop market surveillance and revision of the directive on general product safety, which will ensure consumers are protected, and stresses that the Commission action plan against counterfeiting is particularly important in terms of improving safety for EU consumers;
Amendment 250 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – point c
Paragraph 17 – point c
(c) to devise an action plan against counterfeiting and piracy as a major preventive tool, in order to ensure that goods circulating in the Single Market are safe to consume, of the appropriate standard and legal;Priority Area 3: Cross-border taxation of citizens
Amendment 251 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – point c – subpoint i (new)
Paragraph 17 – point c – subpoint i (new)
(i) Welcomes the Communication of the European Commission of 20 December 2010[1] on removing cross-border tax obstacles for EU citizens, and calls on it to implement rapidly the initiatives set out there, particularly as regards double taxation and cross-border successions; [1] Communication from the Commission to the Council, the European Parliament and the European Economic and Social Committee of 20 December 2010 on ‘Removing cross-border tax obstacles for EU citizens’
Amendment 256 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – point d
Paragraph 17 – point d
(d) to develop an effective communication policy on the Single Market Act, based on a policy audit assessing its tangible benefit (tangibility) to citizens;Priority Area 4: Enterprise and governance
Amendment 257 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – point d – subpoint i (new)
Paragraph 17 – point d – subpoint i (new)
(i) Supports the launching of a Green Paper on enterprise governance, and encourages all national and EU initiatives aimed at ensuring women are better represented in top management;
Amendment 260 #
2010/2278(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – point e
Paragraph 17 – point e
Amendment 120 #
2010/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Regrets that the revision of the Community Trademark Regulation is not mentioned in the Single Market Act; underlines that it should be among the Commission's priorities to ensure that trademarks are well protected in off-line as well as in online environments;
Amendment 124 #
2010/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Points out the needCalls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen the fight against online piracy in aand ensure the proportectionate manner and with public support of intellectual property rights by making full use of the available technology while respecting fundamental rights;
Amendment 141 #
2010/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Highlights the economic importance of SMEs and craft manufacturing businesses in the European economy; insists, therefore, on the need to ensure that the 'think small first' principle promoted by the 'Small Business Act' is well implemented and considered as a priority in the framework of the Single Market Act;
Amendment 164 #
2010/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Swarmly welcomes the Commission's initiative for a Directive introducing a common consolidated corporate tax base and stresses that a common consolidated corporate tax base would increase the transparency and comparability of corporate tax rates, thus reducing the obstacles to cross-border activities;
Amendment 208 #
2010/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. InviNotes the Commission to propose's intention to adopt a legal framework foron services concessions that would ensure transparency, effective judicial protection for bidders and legal certainty; ; recalls that the principles deriving from the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, such as transparency, equal treatment, proportionality, non-discrimination and mutual recognition, already apply to service concessions; recalls the European Parliament's position on an initiative on service concessions as stated in the Resolution on New developments in public procurement of 18th May 2010, according to which a legislative initiative would be justified only on the grounds of distortions in the functioning of the internal market, and that such a legislative initiative appears to be unnecessary given the fact that such distortions have not so far been identified;
Amendment 217 #
2010/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises the importance of proper implementation of the Professional Qualifications Directive; urges the Commission to propose measures for the creation of EU-wide professional cards where appropriate while ensuring the protection of personal data;
Amendment 222 #
2010/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Highlights the importance of the external dimension of the internal market and in particular of regulatory cooperation with main trading partners whether at bilateral or multilateral levels with the objective of promoting regulatory convergence, equivalence of third-country regimes and the wider adoption of international standards; insists on the necessity to ensure increased loyalty in international trade exchanges by guaranteeing the principle of reciprocity, especially in the field of public procurement, competition policy, and intellectual property rights;
Amendment 45 #
2010/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on the Member States to modernise their education systems, particularly in the scientific field; encourages greater consultation and closer partnerships between businesses and universities in order to ensure that the skills acquired in the course of studies correspond as closely as possible to the requirements of the various sectors of the economy; stresses that it is important to improve the attractiveness of European higher education institutions for researchers and, for that purpose, supports making the European ‘Marie Curie’ scholarships system permanent, as it plays an essential role in encouraging researcher mobility within the European Union;
Amendment 1 #
2010/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Citation of the Monti Report1 and Parliament’s resolution on ‘Delivering a Single market’2whereas it is essential to proper European economic governance that the internal market be completed as envisaged in the Monti Report1, 1 ‘A new strategy for the single market – at the service of Europe’s economy and society’, report to the President of the European Commission, by Professor Mario Monti, 9 May 2010. 2 P7_TA(2010)0186.
Amendment 29 #
2010/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 36 #
2010/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Ask the Commission to consider setting up a ‘European Monetary Fund’ to complement the Stability and Growth Pact in its function of controlling the budget situation in Member States. The fund could be financed by contributions from the euro area countries, pro rata with GDP, and fines proportionate to levels of debt and deficit. The Member States could request assistance from the fund to a level equivalent to their contributions to it,
Amendment 44 #
2010/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Continue efforts regarding EU tax harmoniscoordination. (Recommendation 5, new indent).
Amendment 45 #
2010/2099(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. As well as aligning national budget timetables, and in the context of the ‘Union Semester’, ensure better working coordination between the European Parliament, with its enhanced budgetary powers, and the national parliaments. The Council and the Commission should consult Parliament on the broad economic policy guidelines, on the employment guidelines and on the indicators used as a basis for national reform programmes.
Amendment 1 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that any ambitious EU industrial policy should be basfounded on the social market economy and that it should aim to reduce transaction costs for a competitive and sustainable industry in Europe, enablmust be based on a strong internal market, both within EU borders and in its external dimension; takes the view, ing the efficient allocation of resources through markets; takes the view, therefore, that binding quantitative targets for industry or public procurement should be avoidedis connection, that all industrial policy instruments (such as R&D policy, regional and cohesion policy, competition policy, trade policy and 'smart regulation') must be brought to bear in addressing the opportunities and challenges of globalisation;
Amendment 2 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Takes the view that EU industrial policy should also be based on practical projects which bring tangible benefits to European businesses and citizens, such as the GMES, Galileo and ITER projects;
Amendment 4 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the completion of the internal market is essential for the competitiveness and growth of European industry; calls on the Commission to identify the scope for efficiency-enhancing harmonisation and improved governance in the framework of the forthcoming Single Market Actstresses that European industries need a proper framework to create and develop goods and services at European level and welcomes in this context the proposals set out in the 'Single Market Act'; in this context, calls on the Commission to identify the scope for efficiency-enhancing harmonisation and improved governance in the framework of the Single Market Act, particularly in the field of VAT, intellectual property rights and the EU patent, global standardisation, labelling and specific sectoral standards;
Amendment 6 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights the economic importance of SMEs and craft manufacturing businesses in the European industrial fabric; insists, therefore, on the need to place the 'think small first' principle promoted by the 'Small Business Act' at the heart of the EU's new industrial policy in order to guarantee that the specific characteristics of these undertakings are taken into account in the process of defining and implementing it;
Amendment 9 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to extend and continue the Better Regulation strategy, creating 'one- stop-shop' schemes and promoting online cross-border administrative solutions, taking into account the particular needs of SMEs; states that ‘competitiveness proofing’ should be included in the impact assessments of future legislative proposals;
Amendment 14 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. CTakes the view that innovation underpins any industrial policy; calls on the Commission and Member States to foster key technologies through an innovation-friendly and technology- neutral framework; encourages public authorities to support public acceptance of new technologies, based on scientific evidence; takes the view, in this context, that public procurement can play an important role by placing more emphasis on stimulating innovation and promoting sustainable products, particularly through the development of pre-commercial public procurement, where the European Union is lagging significantly behind its main competitors; encourages public authorities to support public acceptance of new technologies, based on scientific evidence; considers it essential to strengthen human capital, in particular by taking steps to prevent the brain drain from Europe and by promoting the creation of clusters in innovative fields so as to guarantee growth and industrial competitiveness in the EU, notably through public-private partnerships;
Amendment 16 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that protecting intellectual property rights is the cornerstone for protecting European know-how and promoting innovation within the EU, which notably entails stepping up the fight against counterfeiting and reducing the cost of patents in Europe; calls on the Member States and the Commission in this context to continue their efforts with a view to the earliest possible creation of a European Union patent and a suitable dispute-settlement system, and to strengthen resources and coordination between customs authorities and market surveillance authorities in order better to detect the entry onto the single market of counterfeit products;
Amendment 18 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Notes the increasing limits on the availability of raw materials (such as non- ferrous metals) faced by high value added EU industries owing to the fast-growing pressures in global demand driven by emerging economies; underlines that an EU raw-materials recycling policy should be developed as a priority and should be designed to support the EU's industrial policy by addressing the difficulties relating to waste recycling and promoting the maximum re-use of waste materials; calls on the Commission to lead in the development of a new organisational model for sustainable manufacturing taking account of the cyclical processes which already exist in many sectors such as in aluminium-based product manufacturing;
Amendment 19 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Highlights the need to take account of the specific characteristics of SMEs and craft enterprises in the European standardisation system, particularly in terms of cutting the cost of access to standards, the dissemination of standards (publication of abstracts) and financial support; stresses the key role to be played by national standards bodies in promoting and boosting participation by SMEs and craft enterprises in the standardisation process, in keeping with the 'national delegation' principle;
Amendment 20 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Stresses that access to financing for enterprises, particularly SMEs, remains inadequate and the EU should innovate in order to provide more favourable framework conditions for the development of investment in the real economy; takes the view that, in a context of budgetary crisis, it is more necessary than ever to explore new funding methods, notably by reducing the fragmentation of the capital risk market, developing innovative public- private partnerships such as joint technological initiatives and strengthening the role of the EIB;
Amendment 22 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Takes the view that competition policy must respond to the needs of an ambitious industrial policy, whilst respecting the rules of the internal market;
Amendment 26 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out that European industry is increasingly dependent on business services and in this light particular attention needs to be paid to all the main links in the production chain; welcomes, in this context, the willingness expressed by the Commission to attach greater importance to these interdependencies;
Amendment 27 #
2010/2095(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to ensure a global level playing-field for European industry in terms of regulatory requirements and market accessBelieves that, in an age of globalisation, any ambitious EU economic and social strategy must contain a genuine external dimension; takes the view that Europe should defend its interests and values with greater assurance and in a spirit of reciprocity and mutual benefits; calls on the Commission, in this context, to ensure a global level playing-field for European industry, by promoting regulatory convergence and improved access to our partners' markets, particularly public procurement, and to draw up a strategy to support the internationalisation of SMEs.;
Amendment 35 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas an ambitious EU industrial policy must be based on a strong internal market, both within EU borders and in its external dimension; whereas, in this connection, all industrial policy instruments (such as R&D policy, regional policy, competition policy, regulatory convergence and trade policy) must be brought to bear in addressing the opportunities and challenges of globalisation,
Amendment 88 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Takes the view that EU industrial policy should also be based on practical projects which bring tangible benefits to European businesses and citizens, such as GMES, Galileo and ITER;
Amendment 185 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recalls that, representing as it does an annual 17% of GDP in the EU, public procurement is a powerful instrument for stimulating innovation; points out that competitors such as China and the USA have set ambitious targets for public procurement of innovative, sustainable and environmental products, and calls for similar target setting in the EU in line with the Europe 2020 strategy; stresses that it is essential to ensure reciprocity of access to external markets, in particular public procurement markets, so as to enable EU businesses to compete on fair terms internationally;
Amendment 357 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for efforts to be stepped up with a view to creating without delay a Community patent in order to improve the framework conditions for industrial property rights, implementing a reform of standardisation methods and bringing about international standardisation in order to safeguard technological leadership; considers that stepping up measures to combat counterfeiting and protect intellectual property is a major concern of industrial policy;
Amendment 368 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Considers that competition policy must, while respecting the rules of the internal market, meet the needs of an ambitious industrial policy by means of an appropriate State aid policy which supports initiatives for the development of innovative, effective and ecologically sound technologies; calls for the establishment of a task force on restructuring operations and a stronger role for the European structural funds in restructuring processes so that employees and firms can be offered a future; calls for research and development in furtherance of conversion processes to be intensified;
Amendment 393 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 – indent 2 a (new)
Paragraph 22 – indent 2 a (new)
• to implement projects to enable the networking of SMEs and larger companies along the value chain;
Amendment 396 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 – indent 2 b (new)
Paragraph 22 – indent 2 b (new)
• to promote the internationalisation of SMEs;
Amendment 419 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls for future trade agreements to be drawn up in such a way that they form part of an industrial strategy based onare consistent with EU industrial policy, lead to a truly open market with mutual reciprocal benefits and prevent trade- restrictive measures (e.g. export taxes) thereby leading to a fair competition in the developed and developing worlds; in order to take into account the principle of sustainable development must be comprehensively applied, and, social and environmental standards incorporaconcerns should be reflected in free trade agreements; steps must be taken to ensure that European industries are not endangered by unfair practices, as is currently happening in the solar energy industry;
Amendment 487 #
2010/2095(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 – indent 1
Paragraph 28 – indent 1
• innovation clusters and networks, in particular the European competitiveness clusters and the new innovation partnerships to be launched in 2011 as part of the ‘Innovation Union’ initiative, should be given greater support, enabling knowledge transfer and research, better training and the infrastructure to be promoted in a coordinated way; this should also be a priority for the European Regional Development Fund,
Amendment 57 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I
Recital I
I. whereas the Commission forecasts that unemployment is likely to reach 10.3% by the end of 2010, and whereas there is widespread concern that the present economic crisis, particularly its effect on unemployment and especially youth unemployment, will adversely affect population health,
Amendment 64 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas the combination of poverty with other vulnerabilities, such as childhood or old age, disability or minority background, further increases health risks and vice-versa, ill health can lead to poverty and/or social exclusion,
Amendment 67 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K a (new)
Recital K a (new)
Ka. whereas early years have lifelong effects on many aspects of health and well-being – from obesity, heart disease and mental health, to education, professional achievement, economic status and quality of life,
Amendment 68 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K b (new)
Recital K b (new)
Kb. whereas health inequalities have significant economic implications for the EU and for Member States; Health inequalities related losses have been estimated to cost around 1.4% of GDP,
Amendment 81 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that attention must focus on the whole social gradient, with particular attention to be given to the needs of people in poverty, disadvantaged migrant and ethnic minority groups, people with disabilities, elderly people and children living in poverchildren, youth and elderly people living in poverty based on the universal EU values of human dignity, freedom, equality and solidarity;
Amendment 92 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the economic and financial crisis, in particular on the supply side, may lead to a reduction in the level of funding for public health and health promotion, disease prevention and long- term care services as a result of budget cuts and lower tax revenues, while the demand for health and long-term care services may increase as a result of a combination of factors that contribute to the deterioration of the health status among the general population;
Amendment 99 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Council to evaluate measures to mitigate the impact of the economic crisis on the health care sector, in particular in the following areas: investing in health infrastructure, public health, health promotion and disease prevention, optimising funding for the health care sector, restructuring and reorganising the health care system to ensure equity of access;
Amendment 121 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Member States to promote policies aiming at ensuring healthy life conditions for all children and adolescents, including actions to support pregnant women and parents (starting in pregnancy and continuing through the transition of the child); thereby recognizing the importance of investing in early child development as well as life course approaches;
Amendment 141 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Points to the importance of raising the average level of healthcare and decreasing the inequalities between different social groups, and underlines that these objectives could be achieved through the optimisation of public spending for healthcare, health promotion and disease prevention;
Amendment 145 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Underlines that, in addition to national governments, regional authorities in many countries have an important role in public health, health promotion, disease prevention and health services and thus need to be actively involved; points out that local governments, workplaces, and other stakeholders also have a vital contribution to make;
Amendment 167 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the reduction of health inequalities is fully addressed in the future initiative onand integrated into future initiatives related to early child development, youth polices focusing on education, training and employment and initiatives related to healthy ageing;
Amendment 177 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to assist Member States in making better use of EU cohesion policy and structural funds in order to support projects to address factors contributing tohat contribute to addressing the social determinants of health and reducing health inequalities; calls also on the Commission to support activities financed under the PROGRESS programme;
Amendment 185 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Council to promote the tackling of health inequalities as a policy priority in all Member States, taking into account the social determinants of health, by means of actions in policy areas such as the environment, agriculture and food policy, education, living and working conditions;
Amendment 198 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Member States to support and implement a joined up approach to policy making at local, regional and national level, thereby striving towards a Health in All Policies Approach (HiAP);
Amendment 199 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Calls on the Commission to pursue a Health in All Policies Approach (HiAP) to EU level policy making and ensure the implementation of effective impact assessments that take health equity outcomes into account;
Amendment 202 #
2010/2089(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 e (new)
Paragraph 18 e (new)
18e. Calls on the Commission and Member States to work together to develop and implement complementary public health prevention actions at all levels of governance to combat existing and future health threats that can exacerbate existing health inequalities and place additional strains on health systems, particularly the increasing prevalence of non – communicable diseases (e.g. obesity, diabetes, cardio- vascular diseases, cancer);
Amendment 6 #
2010/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas transposition of the Services Directive is a major challenge for the Member States, public administrations and local authorities in view of its provisions on the right of establishment and freedom to provide services, and of the establishment of ‘points of single contact’ to provide assistance to service providers, in particular SMEs,
Amendment 42 #
2010/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Member States to continue improving the accessibility of PSCs and the quality and relevance of the information given to service providits users; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that theall information givenprovided by PSCs is also available in several languaglanguages other than national, taking into consideration especially the languages of neighbouring countries;
Amendment 47 #
2010/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Member States to continue improving the accessibility of PSCs and the quality and relevance of the information given to service providers, in particular SMEs; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the information given by PSCs is available in several languages;
Amendment 53 #
2010/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Regrets that the PSCs are still barely known by service providers; calls on the Commission and the Member States to launch information campaigns as soon as possible directed at all those concerned, in cooperation with business organisations to launch well targeted information and communications campaigns as soon as possible; calls on the Commission and the Member States to improve the visibility and recognisability of the eu-go domain;
Amendment 61 #
2010/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Member States to provide the statistical and comparable data required to evaluate the workfunctioning of the PSCs and their impact at national and European level;
Amendment 71 #
2010/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Underlines the need to develop training schemes for the officials of national and regional administrations responsible for monitoring services; recognises the efforts Member States have already taken to that effect and calls on Member States to further consolidate the national IMI networks by continuously monitoring its practical working and ensuring adequate training; recalls that the sustainable success of IMI depends on adequate investment at Community level; therefore calls on the Commission to set up a multiannual programme for that purpose;
Amendment 75 #
2010/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes the difficulties encountered in some Member States with precisely defining the scope of the exclusions provided for by the Directive, particularly concerning social services and health services; pointat the majority of Member States did not encounter significant problems during the implementation of the Services Directive with regards to its scope; Notes the discussions in some Members States outn that suche services were excluded because of their specific nature and that they require a sectoral Community legislative frameworkfrom the scope of the Directive;
Amendment 9 #
2010/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
Dd. whereas a modern and flexible European standardisation system is a crucial component for an ambitious and renewed European industrial policy;
Amendment 36 #
2010/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Maintains that it is of the utmost importance to draw a clear line between legislation and standardisation in order to avoid any misinterpretation with regard to the objectives of the law and the desired level of protection; stresses that the European legislator must be highly vigilant and precise when defining the essential requirements in regulation, while the Commission must clearly and accurately define the objectives of the standardisation work in the mandates; stresses that the role of standardisers should be limited to defining the technical means of reaching the goals set by the legislator, while as well as ensuring a high level of protection;
Amendment 60 #
2010/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Holds the view that these European organnational standardisation bodies must obtain a stronger role within the ESOs; recommends that, without prejudice to the national delegation principle, all such organisations should be given a vote in the ESO technical bodies, on condition that they are associate members or cooperating partners of the ESOs and have participated in the respective work iplay a key role in promoting and reinforcing the participation of SMEs and societal stakeholders in the standardisation process, given that according to the "national delegation principle", the position statemd at technical level; considers also that such organisations should, under the same conditions, be given a symbolic vote in the formal adoption of standards, which would not necessarily be counted in the voting result but would serve as an indicatEuropean level by the national representatives results from the discussions that took place within the framework of the level of support for a given standard among all stakeholdernational standardisation bodies;
Amendment 79 #
2010/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Asks the Commission and the ESOs to promote training programmes and to take all measures needed to enable weaker NSBs, which do not currently run technical-committee secretariats, to assume a more active role in the standardisation process in order to enhance confidence in the Internal Market by ensuring a level- playing field; considers that these programmes should also target SMEs by raising the importance of standardisation as a strategic offering marketing tool;
Amendment 94 #
2010/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Reiterates that, although small and medium-sized enterprises form the backbone of the European economy, their involvement in standardisation is not always commensurate with their economic importance ; emphasises that standards should be designed and adapted to take account of the characteristics and environment of SMEs, in particular small, micro and craft enterprises; welcomes recent initiatives taken by the European and national standardisation bodies to implement the recommendations in the study on SME access to European standardisation; stresses that further measures should be taken to ensure that SMEs can participate fully in the development of standards and have adequate better and less costly access to them;
Amendment 115 #
2010/2051(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Emphasises that the regulatory dialogue is an important aspect of the external dimension of the Internal Market and considers thus the need to safeguard and enhance the European standardisation system's position in the international standardisation environment in order to promote the development of international standards with genuine global relevance, facilitate trade and increase European competitiveness;
Amendment 198 #
2010/2011(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50
Paragraph 50
50. Calls on the Commission to attach to its single market legislative package a working document on measures to develop a social single market based on Article 9 TFEU, including a framework directivmeasures to ensure tohe protection of services of general economic interest, based on Article 14 TFEU and Protocol 26 thereto, especially since ambiguity and lack of legal clarity have given rise to numerous uncertainties at local-government level;
Amendment 16 #
2010/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that youth is tremendously important both now and for the future of the EU, and that it should be given particular attention in the course of defining our mid-and long-term priorities; points out that youth, in all its related aspects, represents a key resource for EU and should be seen as a cross-policy theme, in line with the recently adopted "EU Youth Strategy";
Amendment 32 #
2010/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Underlines that mobility, as a freedom enshrined in the treaties and an essential condition for the functioning of a genuine internal market within the EU, must be regarded as a prerequisite for all support actions in favour of youth; considers innovation and research to be empty shells if mobility is not fully granted, and is determined to shape the EU budget as a lever for increased and more democratized mobility;
Amendment 51 #
2010/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Recalls that the financing of these priorities through the reallocation of funds must not be detrimental to traditional EU policies such as the cohesion or structural policies and the Common Agricultural Policy; points out that these policies fulfil the founding principle of the EU, namely social inclusion and solidarity amongst Member States and regions;
Amendment 54 #
2010/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Underlines that the priorities for 2011, in view of the EU 2020 strategy, will be financed mainly from this heading, and that the Lisbon Treaty’s extension of EU competences (for example in space policy) is likely to have budgetary implicationwill have budgetary implications, such as the space policy, which needs a real financial effort from the Commission and Member States;
Amendment 58 #
2010/2004(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Takes the view that the lifelong learning programme, by focusing on education and vocational training, supports the efforts to be made with regard to youth in particular to their access to autonomy; stresses that this programme should cover the activities planned at the beginning of the programming period and integrate possible new developments, allowing, inter alia, for a clear link to be established between education and the labour market, both of which are crucial for economic development and recovery;
Amendment 18 #
2010/2002(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Deplores the fact that, in spite of an extremely high profile and a very high implementation rate – reaching between 95-100% every year over the period 2007- 2009 – the increase in appropriations proposed in the DB for the key youth instruments and programmes, such as Lifelong Learning, Youth in Action and Erasmus Mundus, is rather symbolic; considers that this increase does not allow the EU to adequately address this priority and therefore intends to provide further support for these programmes; recalls, in this context, that these programmes have an indisputable European added value, concrete implications in the European citizens daily life and greatly contribute to the creation of a strong European civil society, despite the modest financial allocation that they receive;
Amendment 29 #
2010/2002(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recalls that the priorities for 2011, with a view to the EU2020 strategy, will be financed mainly from this heading, and that the EU competences stemming from the entry into force of the Treaty are likely to have budgetary implications; emphasises that space policy, seeking towhich constitutes a concrete example of an European industrial policy promoteing European scientific, technological and environmental progress andwhilst reinforcing industrial competitiveness, requires both the EU and the Member States to make a realfurther financial effort within the context of the GMES;
Amendment 33 #
2010/2002(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the Commission's Youth on the Move initiative seeking to enhance the performance and international attractiveness of Europe's higher education institutions and raise the overall standard of education and training in the EU; stresses that this initiative should not focus exclusively in higher education mobility; wishes to stress the importance of ensuring sufficient funding for an ambitious policy in the area of education and training, which plays a crucial role in the EU2020 strategy; stresses that the EU will bring all its resources to bear in meeting this ambitious challenge, which creates an unprecedented momentum for the development of a comprehensive EU youth policy; stresses, nevertheless, that the launch of such an over-arching flagship initiative covering a number of distinct and well-established EU programmes in this area should not lower the profile of the individual programmes;
Amendment 82 #
2010/2002(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Recalls that the Milk Fund adopted under the 2010 bBudget to mitigate the consequences of the dairy crisis was supposed to be a one-off action; asks the Commission to forward its evaluation of this measure, together with proposals for a permanent approach for all agricultural sectors and concrete proposals for dealing with price volatility in this sectoreir markets;
Amendment 111 #
2010/2002(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Reiterates that coordinated and multidisciplinary investment in youth must be started without delay as a cross-policy theme, and that an increase in youth policy instrument funding should accordingly be proposed; deplores the lack of ambition shown by the Commission in failing properly to address this priority and confirms its intention to amend the draft budget in order to provide appropriate funding for this priority; in this context, the "Youth in Action" programme should be considered as a priority;
Amendment 356 #
2010/0395(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 57 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Part 1 – article 57 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
To this effect, the entities and persons referred to in paragraph 1 shall, in accordance with the principle of proportionality and with standards accepted by the European Union or, where such are not so, internationally accepted standards and defined in the agreement entrusting the certain specified implementation tasks:
Amendment 423 #
2010/0395(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 130 – paragraph 1
Part 1 – article 130 – paragraph 1
1. For the purpose of this Regulation, ‘financial instruments’ shall mean Union measures of financial support provided from the budget where this is expressly authorised in a basic act in order to address aone or more specific policy objectives by way of loans, including loans with interest rate rebates, guarantees, equity or quasi-equity investments or participations, or other risk-bearing instruments, possibly combined with grants. where appropriate facilitated by the Union through risk-sharing instruments. The basic act shall expressly state the type of financial instruments permitted for use in the achievement of the policy objective. The risk exposure resulting from the implementation of financial instruments shall in all cases be pre-defined and their limits expressly set by the budgetary authority. The following definitions shall apply: (a) 'loan' means an agreement which obliges the lender to make available to the borrower a sum of money in the agreed amount. The borrower is obliged to repay the loan made available to him at the due date. Usually the borrower is obliged to pay interest owed; (b) 'interest rate rebate' means a subsidy on the interests of loans; (c) 'guarantee' means a written commitment to be responsible for the debt of a third party in an event of default; (d) ‘equity investment’ means the provision of capital to a firm, invested directly or indirectly through investment fund in return for partial ownership of that firm or that fund where, in addition, the investor may assume some management control of the firm or the fund and may share in future profits; (e) ‘quasi-equity investment’ means a type of financing that involves a mix of equity and debt, where the equity allows investors to achieve a high rate of return upon the success of the company or where the debt component entails a premium price contributing to the return of the investor (e.g. mezzanine debt or subordinated debt); (f) ‘risk-sharing instrument’ means a financial instrument which guarantees the total or partial coverage of a defined risk, if possible in exchange for an agreed remuneration; where one or several public entities co-participate in an operation covered by a risk-sharing instrument, the risk shall be borne in equal shares.
Amendment 426 #
2010/0395(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 130 – paragraph 3
Part 1 – article 130 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission may implement financial instruments in direct management mode, or in indirect management mode by entrusting tasks to the entities referred to in points (iii), (iv) and (ivi) of Article 55(1)(b). The statute and nature of the operator to which the management is entrusted should be defined in the basic act.
Amendment 429 #
2010/0395(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Part 1 – article 131 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Part 1 – article 131 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Financial instruments shall comply with the following principles: (a) added value of the Union's intervention, which means that financial instruments shall only be implemented at Union level, where their objectives, in particular by reason of its scale or effects, can be better achieved at Union level than at Member State level; (b) they shall be implemented in order to address sub-optimal investment situations, which have proven to be financially viable, including innovation risk or market failures that give rise to insufficient funding from market sources, in which case the legal basis shall expressly by means of referring to a rating grade or a maximum net yield, limit the risk of the operations so funded; (c) additionality, which means that financial instruments of the Union shall not aim at replacing those of a Member State, private funding or another financial intervention; (d) financial instruments shall be implemented in a way which does not distort competition in the internal market; They should take a fully market-oriented approach and in practice operate as a “well informed” investor; (e) they shall have a multiplier effect, which means that the Union contribution to a financial instrument shall mobilise a global investment exceeding the size of the Union contribution by a target leverage pre-defined in the basic act. The Commission shall report to the budgetary authority, if the pre-defined target leverage has not been achieved by the mid-term duration foreseen for a respective financial instrument and propose remedial measures; (f) the administrative rules and expenditure incurred for their implementation shall be proportionate and transparent so as not to act as a deterrent to entities referred to in points (iii), (iv) and (vi) of Article 55(1)(b) that may be entrusted with indirect management tasks; (g) appropriate measures shall be put in place to ensure that the entrusted entity has aligned interest, which means that when implementing financial instruments, the Commission shall ensure that there is a common interest in achieving the policy objectives defined for a financial instrument, possibly fostered by provisions such as co-investment requirements or financial incentives, while preventing conflict of interest with other activities of the entrusted entity. The basic act shall make provisions for the conditions set out in points (a), (b), (c), (e), (f) and (g). The European Parliament shall be regularly informed of the implementation practice at managerial level, who shall also be invited to meetings of its competent committees, where the implementation is entrusted to entities under Article 55(1)(b)(iii), (iv) and (vi).
Amendment 3 #
2009/2236(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the new CAP will have to face new and demanding challenges with a view not merely to meeting the food consumption needs of European citizens with adequate quality products and supporting the income of the agricultural sectorensuring a sustainable income to farmers through innovative market regulation mechanisms but also preserving the environment and responding to climate change,
Amendment 21 #
2009/2236(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the need, given the new Common Agricultural Policy objectives, to provide adequate funding in the new MFF, in order to be able to better support the policy in accordance to the major challenges this crucial sector for the EU food security will have to face in the coming years;
Amendment 1 #
2009/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 (new)
Paragraph -1 (new)
-1. Emphasises the strategic importance of space policy – and particularly of the two flagship initiatives, the GMES and GNSS programmes – in the drive to establish a genuine European industrial policy based on practical projects with tangible benefits for the public and for business;
Amendment 3 #
2009/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that the inadequatefailure of the initial public-private partnership formula for funding for the GNSS programmes led in 2007 to a revision of the current MFF whichthe decision to pursue their implementation with financing exclusively from the Union budget; recalls that, in this context and given the lack of available resources in the current MFF, it was decided to increased the ceiling for Heading 1a by €2.4 billion for the period 2007-2013; points out that again in 2010 the Commission proposed an MFF revision to increase the ceiling for Heading 1a, owing to a shortage of funding for the ITER project; emphasises that such ad hoc, emergency solutions are likely to jeopardise the success and added value of strategic, large-scale EU projects and undermine the political momentum around them ; considers that sound, long- term solutions for their funding must be devised instead;
Amendment 6 #
2009/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Emphasises that such ad hoc, emergency solutions are likely to jeopardise the success and added value of strategic, large-scale EU projects and undermine the political momentum around them; considers it preferable to devise a long-term budgetary solution that will provide EU-level funding in keeping with the technical demands of these programmes and with a timetable that ensures their relevance and viability;
Amendment 10 #
2009/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Deplores the fact, therefore, that in its mid-term review in January 2011 the Commission did not propose any additional funding for the GNSS programmes for the period to 2013, which may lead to unacceptable delays in their completion; points out that, should extra funds be needed during this period, redeployment from current multiannual programmes cannot be seen as a viable option and that further reductions under Heading 1a, in particular concerning the 7th Framework Programme, are unacceptable;
Amendment 16 #
2009/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that Galileo isnot only is Galileo actually the first major EU- owned project and thatindustrial project but it also addresses a requirement that is in the public interest at EU level, thus justifying recourse to public financing; therefore supports the view that – in order to avoid uncertainties, reassure market players and bring ithe programme to full operability within the shortest possible period its budget must be steadily increased; supports, therefore, the proposal that– in the future, where large- scale projects such as this are concerned, a predetermined annual amount should be covered from the EU budget and that the Member States should be responsible for financing any balanceany re-evaluations should be underpinned by financing from other sources, including innovative types of financing;
Amendment 23 #
2009/2226(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that the estimated figure (€1.9 billion) included in the mid-term review for the period after 2013 is purely indicative and might represented as being purely indicative; considers that the Commission should therefore sent a low estimate of the actual amount needed to complete the projectt out a medium-term and long-term financing strategy for the GNSS programmes post-2013 with a view to ensuring their funding at a level commensurate with what is at stake for the EU.
Amendment 49 #
2009/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses that it is important to reinforce the social dimension of the single market and take better account of the special nature of SSGI, with emphasis on a pragmatic approach in which the accessibility, universality, fairness, quality and efficiency of such services are the prime considerations;
Amendment 103 #
2009/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises that SSGI are an indispensable investment for Europe's future, and are under severe pressure due to the economic and banking crises and government austerity programmes, which are resulting in even greater demand for them; believes that, against a background of economic and budgetary crisis, a balanced approach needs to be adopted, based on preserving the continuity and quality of social services and making them more efficient;
Amendment 144 #
2009/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the fact that Member States and local authorities must be free to decide how SSGI are funded and delivered, whether directly or otherwise, using all available instruments so as to ensure that the Union's social objectives are not weakened by single market rules, while at the same tim in line with the general principles of the Treaty (non-discrimination, equality of treatment, proportionality); In this context, draws the attention to the rules regulating competition for service providers to ensure fair competition between public and private business providing SSGI in order to ensure the Union's social objectives and the supporting of an environment that promotes quality, accessibility and efficiency in the delivery of the services;
Amendment 189 #
2009/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises that public procurement rules need to be simplified and made more flexible so that public service obligations can be fulfilled; Considers that discussion is required on the one hand on a clarification of concepts, especially regarding the notion of mandating, as well on the relationship between the necessary respect of public procurement rules and SSGI, particularly with regard to new management approaches such as in-house procurement and cooperation between local authorities, and, on the other hand, on an increased emphasis on quality criteria in the tender selection process, ensuring the participation of SMEs can be fulfilled; d other organizations on an equal footing
Amendment 194 #
2009/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 221 #
2009/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that the problems which SSGI providers have identified need prompt solutions; considers it essential to move forward with a pragmatic approach enabling the real problems, and potential solutions to them, to be identified; calls on the Commission, in association with Parliament and the Council, to carry out in-depth research into the functioning of a SSGI sector such as that of services to the elderly, which, will have a major role to play as the EU will face substantial demographic changes in near future;
Amendment 229 #
2009/2222(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Points out that a wide range of social services have been excluded from the scope of the directive on services in the internal market; hopes the Commission will soon draw up a balance-sheet concerning the transposition of those exclusion measures;
Amendment 151 #
2009/0054(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. For public health institutions and public medico-social institutions, the time limits referred to in Article 5(2)(b)(i), (ii) and (iii) shall be sixty days.
Amendment 161 #
2009/0054(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. For the execution of public contracts, with the exception of those subject to the exclusions laid down in Title II, Chapter II, Section 3 of Directive 2004/18/EC, Member States shall ensure that the period for payment fixed in the contract shall not exceed the time limits provided for in paragraph 2(b), unless it is specifically agreed between the debtor and the creditor and is duly justified in the light of particular circumstances such as an objective need to schedule payment over a longer period.
Amendment 174 #
2009/0054(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Amendment 257 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 k (new)
Recital 11 k (new)
(11k) This Directive shall be without prejudice to the application of the provisions of the Member States relating to the acquisition of immovable property and guarantees relating to immovable property or the formation or transfer of rights in immovable property. This includes agreements connected with such legal acts, such as sales of immovable property still to be developed and hire- purchase.
Amendment 274 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) An off-premises contract should be defined as a contract concluded with the simultaneous physical presence of the trader and the consumer, away from business premises, for example at the consumer's home or workplace. In an off- premises context, consumers are under psychological pressure no matter whether they have solicited the trader's visit or not. Furthermore, in order to prevent circumventions of rules when consumers are approached away from business premises, a contract negotiated, for example at the consumer's home but concluded in a shop should be regarded as an off-premises contract. Contracts which are endorsed by a public officer in accordance with Member States’ national legislation shall not constitute an unusual situation from a psychological point of view. Such contracts must not be regarded as off- premises or distance contracts within the meaning of this Directive.
Amendment 372 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 47
Recital 47
(47) Consumer contracts should be drafted in plain, intelligible language and be legible. Traders should be free to choose the font type or size in which the contract terms are drafted. The consumer should be given an opportunity to read the terms before concluding the contract. This opportunity could be given to the consumer by providing him with the terms on request (for on-premises contracts) or making those terms otherwise available (e.g. on the trader's website in respect of distance contracts) or attaching standard terms to the order form (in respect of off-premises contracts). The trader should seek the consumer's express consent to any payment in addition to the remuneration for the trader's main contractual obligation. Inferring consent by using opt-out systems, such as pre-ticked boxes online, should be prohibited.
Amendment 385 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 53
Recital 53
Amendment 401 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1 a (new)
Article 1a Member States may not maintain or adopt in their national law provisions diverging from those laid down in this Chapter, including more or less stringent provisions designed to ensure a different level of consumer protection.
Amendment 458 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point a
(a) any sales or service contract concluded away from business premises with the simultaneous physical presence of the trader and the consumer or any sales or service contract for which an offer was made by the consumer in the same circumstances, or, even if preceded by an offer from the consumer,
Amendment 480 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 8 – point b a (new)
(ba) Contracts which, in accordance with the laws of the Member States, are authenticated by a public official shall be excluded from the scope of this Directive.
Amendment 496 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
(20) 'ancillary contract' means a contract by which the consumer acquires goods or services related to a distance contract or an off-premisprincipal sale or services contract and these goods or services are provided by the trader or a third party on the basis of an arrangement between that third party and the trader.
Amendment 532 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. This Directive shall not apply to social services relating to social housing, childcare and support of families and persons permanently or temporarily in need which are provided by the State, by providers mandated by the State or by charities recognised as such by the State.
Amendment 534 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Amendment 557 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Chapter 2 – title
Chapter 2 – title
Consumer information and withdrawal right for distance and off-premises contracts
Amendment 566 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Prior to the conclusion of any sales or serviceIn good time and at all events prior to the conclusion of the distance or off- premises contract, the trader shall providecommunicate to the consumer with the following information, if not already apparent from the contextn a clear and intelligible manner:
Amendment 582 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) the business address of the trader and his telephone and fax numbers or e-mail address, where available, so that the consumer can genuinely contact the trader;
Amendment 624 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(ea) where a right of withdrawal does not apply in accordance with Article 19, that the consumer will not benefit from a right of withdrawal;
Amendment 625 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) the date by which the trader undertakes to deliver the goods or to perform the service;
Amendment 626 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point e b (new)
(eb) the fact that the consumer cannot invoke the right of withdrawal if he explicitly requests performance of the service during the withdrawal period;
Amendment 684 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5a Except where otherwise provided by this directive, Member States shall not maintain or adopt in their national law provisions which diverge from those set out in this chapter, including stricter or less strict provisions seeking to guarantee a different level of consumer protection.
Amendment 736 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. With respect toIn good time and at any event before the conclusion of the off-premises contracts, the information provided forreferred to in Article 95 shall be given in the order forsupplied to the consumer on a durable medium in plain and intelligible language and be legible. The order forminformation supplied shall include the standard withdrawal form set outprovided for in Annex I(B). The consumer shall choose the durable medium on which the information is set out and shall at any event have the option of requesting a paper document.
Amendment 745 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Amendment 759 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall not impose any formal requirements other than those provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2.
Amendment 773 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. With respect to distance contracts, the information provided for in Article 9(a)5 shall be given or made available to the consumer prior toin good time and at any event before the conclusion of the contract, in plain and intelligible language and be legible, in a way appropriate to the means of distance communication used.
Amendment 779 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Where the subject of the contract and the urgency of its performance render the application of paragraph 1 wholly impracticable, the information referred to in Article 5 may be given verbally prior to the conclusion of the contract and confirmed without delay in accordance with the above-mentioned paragraph.
Amendment 789 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 2
2. If the trader makes a telephone call to the consumer with a view to concluding a distance contract by telephone, he shall disclose his identity and the commercial purpose of the call at the beginning of the conversation with the consumer- and, where applicable the identity of the person on whose behalf he is making the call - and the commercial purpose of the call at the beginning of the conversation with the consumer. The trader shall send the consumer a confirmation of his offer in writing or on a durable medium. The consumer shall not be bound by the contract unless or until he has signed it.
Amendment 799 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
3. If the contract is concluded through a medium which allows limited space or time to display the information, the trader shall provide at least the information regarding the main characteristics of the product andor services, the total price referred to, the duration of the contract and, in the case of open-ended contracts, the conditions for terminating the contract, as provided for in Articles 5(1)(a), (c) and (cg) on that particular medium prior to the conclusion of such a contract. The other information referred to in Articles 5 and 7 shall be provided by the trader to the consumer in an appropriate way in accordance with paragraph 1. The consumer shall be informed of the medium in question before the conclusion of the contract.
Amendment 825 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. The consumer shall have a period of fourteen days to withdraw from a distance or off-premises contract, without giving any reasonUnless otherwise provided by this Directive, the consumer shall have a withdrawal period which shall expire after fourteen days from the day of the conclusion of the contract.
Amendment 834 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 839 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 846 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 853 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. However, as regards the distance sale of goods, the withdrawal period may not expire before 14 days from the day when the consumer takes delivery of the goods. Where an order made by the consumer relates to different goods which are delivered separately, the withdrawal period shall begin from when each good is delivered. Where the order relates to a batch made up of different goods or services, the withdrawal period shall begin from when the consumer has taken delivery of the final element making up the batch.
Amendment 860 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. TIn the case of distance contracts, the Member States shallmay not prohibit the parties from performing their obligations under the contract during the withdrawal periodas laid down in this Directive during the withdrawal period. In the case of off-premises contracts, this Article shall be without prejudice to any rule of national law establishing, within the withdrawal period, a period of time during which the performance of the contract may not begin.
Amendment 903 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The trader shall reimburse any payment received from the consumer within thirtyout delay and not later than fifteen days from the day on which he receives the communication of withdrawalnotification of withdrawal. Reimbursement shall be made by any means of payment. However, at the proposal of the trader, consumers who have exercised their right of withdrawal may opt for a different method of reimbursement.
Amendment 932 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The consumer shall only be charged for the direct cost of returning the goods unless the trader has agreed to bear that cost. He shall not be charged for that cost if the trader has agreed to bear it or if the cost of returning the goods is more than EUR 50.
Amendment 984 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
ca) the supply of foodstuffs, beverages and other hygienically sensitive goods, or goods that may create a sanitary risk if returned within the withdrawal period;
Amendment 1012 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point h
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – point h
h) contracts concluded at an public auction.
Amendment 1054 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20a Should a Member State note that a proven risk of prejudice to the consumer has arisen as a result of developments in market practices, it may take the necessary national measures to remedy the situation. It shall immediately inform the Commission and the other Member States thereof and give reasons for its decision. In its report on the application of this directive, as provided for in Article […], the Commission shall consider in particular whether this directive should be amended in order to establish appropriate mechanisms at Union level to deal with the new market practices that justified the introduction of national measures.
Amendment 1060 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. This Chapter shall apply to sales contracts. Without prejudice to Article 24(5), where the contract is a mixed- purpose contract having as its object both goods and services, this Chapter shall only apply to the goods.
Amendment 1064 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States may maintain or introduce in their national law provisions diverging from those laid down in this chapter, in so far as this is necessary to ensure a higher level of consumer protection.
Amendment 1067 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. This Chapter shall also apply toFor the purposes of this Directive, contracts for the supply of goods to be manufactured or produced shall also be defined as sales contracts.
Amendment 1070 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. This chapter shall apply without prejudice to any rights which an injured party may have according to a special liability system existing in national law.
Amendment 1097 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. Where the trader has failed to fulfil his obligations to deliver, the consumer shall be entitled to a refund of any sums paid within seven days from the date of delivery provided for in paragraph 1delivery does not take place within seven days of the established delivery date, as indicated in paragraph 1, the consumer shall be entitled to rescind the contract and claim a refund of any sums paid under the contract. The contract shall be deemed to be terminated on the date the trader receives a letter from the consumer informing him of his decision, if the delivery has not taken place in the meantime. The trader shall be required to reimburse all sums paid under the contract as soon as possible, and no more than seven days after receiving the letter rescinding the contract.
Amendment 1118 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. The risk of loss of or damage to the goods shall pass to the consumer when he or a third party, other than the carrier and indicated by the consumer has acquired the material possession of the goods, on delivery.
Amendment 1120 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. The risk of loss of or damage to the goods shall pass to the consumer when he, or a third party, other than the carrier and indicated by the consumer has acquired the material possession of the goods, on delivery. In the case of off-premises contracts, this provision shall not apply to the period referred to in Article 12(4), during which the contract is not enforceable.
Amendment 1123 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. The risk referred to in paragraph 1 shall pass to the consumer at the time of delivery as agreed by the parties, if the consumer or a third party, other than the carrier and indicated by the consumer has failed to take reasonable steps to acquire the material possessionMember States may lay down additional national provisions governing the passing of risk if the consumer has failed to take all the necessary steps to take delivery of the goods.
Amendment 1185 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1189 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. As provided for inWhen the goods present a lack of conformity, the consumer is entitled, under the terms of paragraphs 2 to 5, wherto: (a) have the goods do not conform to the contract, the consumer is entitled to:repaired, (b) have the goods replaced, (c) have the price reduced, (d) have the contract rescinded. The consumer may only rescind the contract if the lack of conformity is not minor.
Amendment 1198 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 1210 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 1218 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 26 – paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 1237 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1243 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 1254 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 26 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 1259 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 26 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. If the consumer chooses repair, replacement or having the price reduced, and this choice proves impossible, unlawful or would cause the trader a disproportionate effort, the trader may insist vis à vis the consumer that the lack of conformity be remedied by repair or replacement, according to the consumer's initial choice. A trader's effort is disproportionate if it imposes costs on him which, in comparison with the repair or replacement, is excessive, taking into account the value of the goods if there was no lack of conformity and the significance of the lack of conformity.
Amendment 1265 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 26 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The consumer may resort to any remedy available under paragraph 1In case of repair or replacement of goods, chosen by the consumer or insisted on by the trader, the consumer may nonetheless resort to having the contract rescinded or the price reduced, where one of the following situations exists:
Amendment 1296 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 26 – paragraph 5
Article 26 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1365 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 5
Article 28 – paragraph 5
5. Unless proved otherwise, any lack of conformity which becomes apparent within sixtwelve months of the time when the risk passed to the consumer, shall be presumed to have existed at that time unless this presumption is incompatible with the nature of the goods and the nature of the lack of conformity.
Amendment 1374 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 28 – paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Member States shall have the right to maintain or adopt different national provisions concerning the legal guarantee of conformity, particularly by providing for or maintaining longer periods of guarantee or reversal of the burden of proof, or providing for or maintaining particular rules for serious lack of conformity which becomes apparent after the expiry of the guarantee, so as to guarantee consumers a higher level of protection.
Amendment 1423 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Member States may maintain or introduce, in their national legislation, provisions different from those laid down in this Chapter, when this is necessary in order to ensure a higher level of consumer protection.
Amendment 1424 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. This Chapter shall apply, in contracts between traders and consumers, to contract terms which have not been individually negotiated. A term shall be regarded as not individually negotiated where it has been drafted in advance and the consumer has therefore not been able to influence the substance of the term, particularly in the context of a pre-formulated standard contract. Terms negotiated individually do not fall within the scope of this chapter. Member States may therefore maintain or introduce national rules that reflect these terms and extend the benefit of this chapter to them.
Amendment 1433 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 30 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. This Chapter shall apply without prejudice to any national provisions declaring terms, included in certain sales or service contracts, that conflict with legal provisions – sometimes relating to public policy – to be unlawful.
Amendment 1467 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1
1. Where a contract term is not included in Annex II or III, Member States shall ensure that it is regarded as unfair if, contrary to the requirement of good faith,it may nevertheless be considered unfair if it causes a significant imbalance in the parties' rights and obligations arising under the contract, to the detriment of the consumer.
Amendment 1476 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 3
Article 32 – paragraph 3
3. Paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to the assessment ofrovided that the trader fully complies with Article 31(1), (2) and (3), the assessment of the unfairness of contract terms shall not concern either the main subject matter of the contract or to the adequacy of the price or remuneration foreseen for the trader's main contractual obligation, provided that the trader fully complies with Article 31in relation to the goods or services, as long as these terms are drafted in a clear and intelligible manner.
Amendment 1489 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that contract terms, as set out in the list in Annex II, are considered unfair in all circumstances. That list of contract terms shall apply in all Member States and may only be amended in accordance with Articles 39(2) and 40.
Amendment 1491 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 34 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 34 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States may maintain or adopt provisions that are more protective of consumer interests and may supplement the list of terms included in Annex II to this directive with other contract terms considered to be unfair in all circumstances.
Amendment 1497 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 35 – paragraph 1
Article 35 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that contract terms, as set out in the list in point 1 of Annex III, are considered unfair, unless the trader has proved that such contract terms are fair in accordance with Article 32. That list of contract terms shall apply in all Member States and may only be amended in accordance with Articles 39(2) and 40.
Amendment 1500 #
2008/0196(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 35 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 35 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Members States may maintain or adopt provisions that are more protective of consumer interests and may supplement the list of terms included in Annex III to this directive with other contract terms presumed to be unfair.
Amendment 175 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point b
b) the amounts of fat, saturatesprotein, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and saltfat, saturates, fibre and sodium.
Amendment 181 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – points f and g
Article 29 – paragraph 2 – points f and g
Amendment 214 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1
Article 34 – paragraph 1
1. The particulars referred to Article 31(2) related to the mandatory nutrition declaration shall be included in the principal field of vision. They shall be presented, where appropriate, together in a clear format in the following order: energy, fat, saturatesprotein, carbohydrates with specific reference to sugars, and saltfat, saturates, fibre et sodium.
Amendment 229 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 2
Article 35 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to labelling in accordance with specific Community legislation, and more specifically with Council Regulation (EC) No 509/2006 of 20 March 2006 on agricultural products and foodstuffs as traditional specialities guaranteed1, Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs2, Council Regulation (EC) No 479/2008 of 29 April 2008 on the common organisation of the market in wine, amending Regulations (EC) No 1493/1999, (EC) No 1782/2003, (EC) No 1290/2005, (EC) No 3/2008 and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 2392/86 and (EC) No 1493/19993, Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/894 and Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91 of 10 June 1991 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of aromatized wines, aromatized wine- based drinks and aromatized wine-product cocktails5, paragraphs 3 and 4 shall apply where the country of origin or the place of provenance of a food is voluntarily indicated to inform consumers that a food originates or comes from the European Community or a given country or place. 1 OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 1. 2 OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12. 3 OJ L 148, 6.6.2008, p. 1. 4 OJ L 39, 13.2.2008, p. 16. 5 OJ L 149, 14.6.1991, p. 1.
Amendment 230 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 3
Article 35 – paragraph 3
3. Where the country of origin or the place of provenance of the food is not the same as the one of its primary ingredient(s), the country of origin or place of provenance of those ingredient(s) shall also be given, except for products whose ingredients do not need to be listed, in accordance with Article 20 of this Regulation.
Amendment 233 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 38
Article 38
Amendment 244 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 41 – paragraph 2
Article 41 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may decide not to require the provision of some of the particulars referred to in paragraph 1, other than those referred to in Article 9(1) (c), provided that the consumer or mass caterer still receives sufficient information. With regard to the particulars referred to in Article 9(1) (c), the Member States shall determine how these are presented, after consulting the stakeholders.
Amendment 246 #
2008/0028(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 42
Article 42
Amendment 250 #