192 Amendments of Laurence J.A.J. STASSEN
Amendment 1 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
– having regard to the progress report for 2013 which Turkey’s Minister for EU Affairs and accession negotiator drew up himself in response to that of the Commission; whereas this progress report is far from objective, makes no mention of issues which the Turkish authorities find embarrassing and is tantamount to a candidate marking his own examination paper;
Amendment 5 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7
Citation 7
Amendment 7 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9
Citation 9
– having regard to the fact that accession negotiations with Turkey – a never-ending process – were opened on 3 October 2005 and; whereas since thaten the opening of such negotiations is the starting point for a long-lasting and open-ended process based on fair and rigorous conditionality and the commitment to reformgulf between the EU and Turkey has not been narrowed but has constantly widened,
Amendment 11 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10
Citation 10
– having regard to the fact that Turkey has committed itself to the fulfilment of the Copenhagen criteria, adequate and effective reforms, good neighbourly relations and progressive alignment with the EU; having regard to the fact that these efforts should be viewed as an opportunity for Turkey to continue its process of modernisationTurkey is by no means honouring this commitment,
Amendment 13 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11
Citation 11
Amendment 24 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14
Citation 14
– having regard to the fact that, in its 2013 Enlargement Strategy, the Commission concluded that, for its economy, strategic location and important regional role, Turkey is a strategic partner for the European Union and a valuable component of EU economic competitiveness and that important progress on reforms was made in the preceding twelve months; having regard to the fact that the Commission called for further reforms and the promotion of dialogue across the political spectrum in Turkey and in Turkish society at large,
Amendment 33 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17
Citation 17
– having regard to the fact that Turkey has the potential to play a pivotal role in diversifying energy resources and routes for oil, gas and electricity transit from neighbouring countries to the EU and that there is a potential for both Turkey and the EU to benefit from Turkey's rich renewable energy resources in creating a sustainable low-carbon economy,
Amendment 41 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Turkey’s failure 1: Credible Commitment and Strong Democratic Foundations
Amendment 42 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomNotes the 2013 Progress Report on Turkey and shares; dissociates itself from the Commission's conclusion that Turkey is a strategic partner for the European Union and that ‘important progress on reforms was made in Turkey in the preceding twelve months’; underlines the importance and urgent need of further at these so-called 'reforms' and the promotion of dialogue across the political spectrum and in society more broadly, as well as the respect of fundamental rights in practicere a farce and that, contrary to the impression given, Turkey is constantly regressing;
Amendment 54 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes the transformative power ofat the launch of the accession negotiations between the EUnion and Turkey, which have provided Turkey with a clear reference for its reform process; stresses therefore the importance of credible negotiations based on a mutual commitment by Turkey and the Union to effective refas a massive error – further confirmed by the developments in the past year, such as (1) the excessive police violence employed on the instructions of the Turkish Government, by means of which largely peaceful demonstrations were brutally repressed all over the country from May 2013 onwards, and the numerous arrests of demonstratorms furthering the democratic foundations of Turkish society, promoting fundamental values and producing positivand journalists which accompanied it, and (2) the corruption scandal within the Turkish Government, as a result of which ten ministers, including the Minister for EU Affairs and accession negotiator, Egemen Bağış, had to leave their posts, and the attempts by Prime Minister Erdoğan to conceal the scandal by on the one change in thd replacing senior police officers who were investitutions, in legislationgating the corruption with ‘friends’ favourable to him and, i on the mentality of society; welcomes, therefore the opening of Chapter 22other hand by seeking to introduce a law permitting only senior police officers, and not those of lower rank, to investigate corruption, thereby reserving such investigations for his ‘friends’; urges that the accession negotiations between the EU and Turkey be definitively terminated;
Amendment 74 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of achieving a common understanding between Turkey and the EU on the relevance for both the EU and Turkey of the readmission agreement and the roadmap leading to visa liberalisation; rRecalls that Turkey is one of the key transit countries for irregular migration to the EU and therefore calls on Turkey to sign and implement; stresses that it was a massive error to combine the negotiations on the readmission agreement without further delay those on visa liberalisation; calls on the Commission in parallel to takto reverse the future steps towards visa liberalisation and stresses the clear benefits of facilitating access to the EU for business people, academics, students and representatives of civil societpledged to Turkey;
Amendment 86 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2
Amendment 107 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out that the EU could call upon and urge the Turkish authorities to carry out many reforms, but that Turkey simply does not want to do so, nor can it or will it; urges that the accession negotiations between the EU and Turkey be definitively terminated;
Amendment 117 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. WelcomesPoints out that the democratisation package presented by the Government on 30 September 2013 and calls on the Government to duly consult the opposition and relevant civil society organisations in the preparation of the implementing legislation and to continue with its reform efforts towards revision of the electoral system, including the lowering of the 10% threshold, and the adequate inclusion of all components of Turkish societyis a huge farce, in view inter alia of recent developments; calls on the Government to ensure that the legislation on hate crimes offers protection for all citizens, including minorities, such as Christian and Jews, and LGBTI;
Amendment 134 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view that the protests in Gezi Park and elsewhere in the country testify both to the existence in Turkey of a vibrant civil society and also the need for further vital reforms on the promotion of fundamental values; highlights the importance of including civil society more structurally in the decision making process; deeply regrets the loss of life amongst the protesters and the police forces, the excessive use of force by the police and the violent acts by a number of protesters; welcomes the on-going administrative investigations launched by the Ministry of Interior and the inquiries by the Ombudsman into complaints related to the events in Gezi Park and expects them to fully address the concerns without delalsewhere in the country; calls on Turkey to adopt adequate internal review procedures and to establish an independent supervisory body for police offences; is of the opinion that the Gezi Park events and those elsewhere in the country underline the need for far- reaching reforms in order to ensure respect for freedom of expression, of the press and of assembly;
Amendment 151 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Expresses concerns at the very limited coverage of the Gezi Park events by Turkish mediaand of those elsewhere in the country by Turkish media, partly due to censorship, particularly self-censorship, and the dismissal and/or arrest of journalists who criticised the Government’s reactions to such events; stresses that this demonstrates the repressive character of Erdoğan’s regime; recalls that freedom of expression and media pluralism are at the heart of European values and that an independent press is crucial to a democratic society; reiterates once again its concern at the fact that most media are owned by and concentrated in, large conglomerates with a wide range of business interests and points out to the worrying widespread phenomenon of self- censorship by media owners and journalists; expresses concern at the particularly high number of journalists currently in pre-trial detention and calls on Turkey’s judicial authorities to review and address these cases as soon as possible;
Amendment 173 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that the implementation of the third judicial reform package has led to the release of a significant number of detainees and welcomes the fourth judicial reform package as another important step towards a judiciary in Turkey in line with EU standards and values; notes, in particular, (i) the new, important distinction between freedom of expression, of the press and of assembly and incitement to violence or to committing acts of terrorism, (ii) the limitation of the offence of praising a crime or a criminal to instances where there is a clear and imminent danger to public order and (iii) the narrowing down of the scope of the offence of committing a crime in the name of an organisation, without being a member of it, to armed organisations only;
Amendment 180 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 191 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 13 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Urges that the accession negotiations between the EU and Turkey be definitively terminated;
Amendment 213 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Strongly supports the Government’s initiative to strive for a settlement of the Kurdish problem on the basis of negotiations with the PKK; encourages the Government to devise the reforms directed at promoting the social, cultural and economic rights of the Kurdish community on the basis of adequate consultation of relevant stakeholders and the opposition; calls on the opposition to actively support the negotiations and the reforms as an important step for the benefit of Turkish society at large; calls on the Turkish authorities to cooperate closely with the European Commission to assess which programs under IPA could be used to promote sustainable development in the South East in the framework of negotiations on Chapter 22;
Amendment 239 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Amendment 266 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Recalls that in 1974 Turkey invaded Cyprus, since when it has been occupying the northern part of the island; observes that Turkey does not recognise Cyprus, which means that, in part, it does not recognise the EU;
Amendment 295 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 4
Subheading 4
Amendment 58 #
2013/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Draws attention to the approximation that the AMS is likely towill definitely be an extremely costly project and that it is unlikely that it wouldwill undoubtedly not fall within the scope of standard EU financing schemes; underlines, furthermore, that maintenance will increase costs in the long run; notes that the EU is expected tomust on no account be called upon to substantially contribute to the infrastructure, operations and maintenance costs of the AMS;
Amendment 79 #
2013/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Stresses that if the fifth phase of the AMS is ever concluded by the European Union, multiple key challenges must be met, considering that construction of the AMS would bring the EU closer to a defence union, therebywhich would changinge its strategic role unacceptably;
Amendment 92 #
2013/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Argues that the EU, in cooperation with NATO and possibly with Russia,NATO is capable of pooling resources and developing the AMS, thereby defending Europe against potential attacks from ‘rogue’ states or other state-like actors; points out that this approach would likely benefit all those involved;
Amendment 97 #
2013/2170(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Argues that European anti-missile defence would require complex institutional arrangements that are currently not in existence; calls for a credible plan for an institutional framework in which the EU, NATO and non-NATO countries and Russia could work togethern immediate end to initiatives which would involve the EU participating in the development of an AMS;
Amendment 101 #
2013/2167(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes with concern that beyond the threats that terrorist networks represent for the Union, as well as for the rest of the world, – in which connection it may be noted that the vast majority of deaths caused by terrorism are due to attacks by Islamic terrorist groups – fundamentalist religious groups which seek to influence societies and legislation undermine the very principles that the Union promotes in its foreign and development policies and operate with the support – be it open or covert – of certain states; (According to the United States National Counterterrorism Centre (NCTC), in 2011 more than 70% of deaths caused by terrorism worldwide were due to attacks by Islamic terrorist groups.)
Amendment 298 #
2013/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 307 #
2013/2156(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Observes that health care is a purely national matter and that the EU therefore does not have any powers in relation to it;
Amendment 2 #
2013/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas women in Saudi Arabia continue to face many forms of discrimination and, segregation and violence in private and public life and must obtain permission from a male guardian for most basic life decisions; whereas it is primarily Islam or Islamic legislation that is responsible for this;
Amendment 1 #
2013/2128(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that smart grids are the result of convergence between the energy and the information and communications technology (ICT) sectors and that further cooperation between these sectors must be encouraged, e.g. with regard to the efficient use of radio spectrum across Europe and smart energy functions in the future ‘Internet of Things’; asks the Commission to take the necessary measures to ensure the coherent and efficient deployment and operation of smart grids;
Amendment 10 #
2013/2128(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 50 #
2013/2128(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 18 #
2013/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas according to the standards of international law, countries have the duty to provide effective protection to all their citizens and all other inhabitants; whereas discrimination based on religion or belief still exists in all regions of the world, and persons belonging to particular religious communities, including religious minorities, or non-believers, continue to be denied their human rights in many countries - especially in islamic countries where non-muslims, like christians and jews, are regularly being discriminated, arrested, convicted and sometimes even executed because of their religion;
Amendment 22 #
2013/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Promoting the right to freedom of religion or belief and preventing it from being violated should be a priority in the EU's external policies.
Amendment 32 #
2013/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Violence against religious communities, with political, socio- economic or ideological roots, persists in many parts of the world; clear condemnation by the European Union of all forms of violence and discrimination should be a basic element of EU policy in the area of freedom of religion or belief - especially in islamic countries where non-muslims, like christians and jews, are regularly being discriminated, arrested, convicted and sometimes even executed because of their religion.
Amendment 33 #
2013/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
Amendment 51 #
2013/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
Amendment 60 #
2013/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n
Paragraph 1 – point n
Amendment 63 #
2013/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o
Paragraph 1 – point o
(o) Proper and ongoing monitoring and assessment of the situation in the area of freedom of religion or belief in the world has to be ensured by the European External Action Service, under the responsibility of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and a special section should continue to be devoted to this issue in the EU's Annual report on Human Rights in the World, including recommendations for improvement. The EU Special Rapporteur for Human Rights should pay particular attention to questions relating to the promotion and protection of freedom of religion or belief in the course of all his or her activities, and regularly inform the European Parliament and its relevant committees of areas of concern and progress achieved.
Amendment 67 #
2013/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p
Paragraph 1 – point p
Amendment 71 #
2013/2082(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q
Paragraph 1 – point q
Amendment 27 #
2013/2079(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the EU’s mandatory renewable target has undermined investment in CCS, and calls, therefore, for a technology-neutral approach to the Union’s 2030 energy goals, in line with Article 194(2) of the TFEU, in order to create a level playing field and ensure effective competition amongst varying low-carbon energy technologies;
Amendment 49 #
2013/2079(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes that no support at EU level should, inter alia, be continued through the CCS European Industrial Initiative and Horizon 2020should be provided at EU level;
Amendment 26 #
2013/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that policies enabling high- capacity and secure communications infrastructure are a crucial element for all services relying on communications, including cloud services, and regrets the Council’s proposed cuts to the budget for Union broadband funding;
Amendment 43 #
2013/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 44 #
2013/2063(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 27 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 34 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes it essential, with a view to restoring faith in the EU, for the Union to explain its action plan more clearly to the general public, investors and firmsNotes that the loss of faith in EU action on the part of the general public, investors and firms is a logical consequence of the failure of the EU;
Amendment 62 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 101 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the need to continue to pursue an ambitious approach to the funding of the green car initiative and SME development, which areis a clear prioritiesy;
Amendment 108 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Welcomes the Commission’s proposal to place a moratorium on all new legislation that could cause the economic situation in the industry to deteriorate; insists, furthermore, that the Commission forgo fresh legislation once and for all;
Amendment 110 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls for any policies and decisions already in place that could hamper recovery in the automotive industry to be reviewdiscontinued;
Amendment 115 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
Amendment 118 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 121 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
Amendment 187 #
2013/2062(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
Amendment 22 #
2013/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that there is still room for improvement in the functioning of BEREC and the BEREC OfficeBEREC and the Office to be completely superflous;
Amendment 28 #
2013/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 40 #
2013/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 44 #
2013/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 53 #
2013/2053(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that the mission of the BEREC Office should be revised and defined more preciselyBEREC should be abolished;
Amendment 33 #
2013/2006(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 263 #
2013/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 348 #
2013/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Strongly supports the regulatory measures taken by EU and national authorities to encourage, improve and simplify the cross- border energy trade and to bridge the gap between energy systems in different Member States;
Amendment 396 #
2013/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
Amendment 414 #
2013/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Calls on the Member States, the Commission and the relevant stakeholders to convert the necessary supporting schemes into transparent, homogeneous and market- driven mechanisms in order to create a common market for requested support features – such as energy efficiency, prosumers, cogeneration, renewables and auxiliary services – in a way that ensures their compatibility;
Amendment 451 #
2013/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
Amendment 19 #
2013/2004(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas gender-based violence is understood to be a form of discrimination and a violation of the fundamental freedoms of the victim and includes violence in close relationships, sexual violence (including rape, sexual assault and harassment), trafficking in human beings, slavery, and different forms of harmful practices, such as forced marriages, female genital mutilation and so-called ‘honour crimes’ which are particularly prevalent in Islamic communities and countries;
Amendment 27 #
2013/2004(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas gender-based violence involves victims and perpetrators of all ages, educational backgrounds, incomes and social positions and ismay be linked to the unequal distribution of power between women and mtreatment of men and women, which is particularly prevalent in our societyIslamic communities and countries;
Amendment 34 #
2013/2004(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas gender-based violence is a structural problem in Islamic communities and countries; whereas this is largely due to the view held in Islam that ‘man is superior to woman’, and the fact that, as a consequence, ‘violence by man against woman’ is held to be legitimate in Islam;4a __________________ 4a cf. Qur’an, Suras 2:228 and 4:34.
Amendment 120 #
2013/2004(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
Citation 20 a (new)
- having regard to the report entitled ‘Violence against women within Islam’ 1a by the Dutch Party for Freedom, ______________ 1a ‘Geweld tegen vrouwen binnen de islam’, Party for Freedom, March 2013. Available online at: http://pvv.nl/images/stories/Geweld_tegen _vrouwen_binnen_de_islam-.pdf
Amendment 126 #
2013/2004(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Draws attention to the report entitled ‘Violence against women within Islam’ 1a by the Dutch Party for Freedom, which cites a study1b showing that 91% of all violence against women worldwide, and 96% in Europe, is committed by men with an Islamic background; ______________ 1a ‘Geweld tegen vrouwen binnen de islam’, Party for Freedom, March 2013. Available online at: http://pvv.nl/images/stories/Geweld_tegen _vrouwen_binnen_de_islam-.pdf 1b ‘Middle East Quarterly’, P. Chesler, Spring 2010, p. 3-11.
Amendment 18 #
2013/0344(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
Amendment 4 #
2013/0166(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
Amendment 12 #
2013/0166(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
If Member States shall deploy no later than 1 October 2015 the necessary eCall PSAP infrastructure required for the proper receipt and handling of all eCalls, if necessary purged of non-emergency calls, on their territory, in accordance with the specifications laid down by Delegated Regulation (EU) No 305/2013, in order to ensure the compatibility, interoperability and continuity of the interoperable EU- wide eCall service. This is without prejudice to the right of each Member Stateconsider it desirable, they may deploy the necessary eCall PSAP infrastructure. It should be stressed that Member States have and should retain the right to organise itstheir emergency services in the way most cost effective and appropriate to its needs, including the possibility to filter calls that are not emergency calls and may not be handled by eCall PSAPs, in particular in the case of manually triggered eCallsas they see fit.
Amendment 14 #
2013/0166(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Amendment 6 #
2013/0128(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Jordan's economy has been significantly affected by domestic events related to the events in the Southern Mediterranean since the end of 2010, known as the "Arab SpringIslamic Winter", and by the ongoing regional unrest, notably in neighbouring Egypt and Syria. Combined with a weaker global environment, the repeated disruptions to the flow of natural gas from Egypt, which have forced Jordan to replace gas imports from Egypt with more expensive fuels for electricity generation, and the important inflow of refugees from Syria have resulted in important external and budgetary financial gaps.
Amendment 8 #
2013/0128(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Since the Arab SpringIslamic Winter began, the Union has, regrettably and reprehensibly, declared on various occasions its commitment to support Jordan in its economic and political reform process. ThisRegrettably, this reprehensible commitment was reaffirmed in the conclusions of the 10th meeting of the Association Council between the Union and Jordan in December 2012, and it should immediately be revoked.
Amendment 9 #
2013/0128(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Jordan has embarked on a series of political reforms, most notably leading to the adoption by the Jordanian Parliament in September 2011 of over 40 constitutional amendments, representing a significant step towards a fully-fledged democratic system. Political and economic support from the Union to Jordan's reform process is consistent with the Union's policy towards the Southern Mediterranean region, as set out in the context of the ENP. However, it should not be a task of the Union to lend political and/or financial support to Jordan or its reform process.
Amendment 11 #
2013/0128(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In August 2012, the Jordanian authorities and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreed on aregrettably agreed on a reprehensible three-year Stand- By- Arrangement of SDR 1,364 million in support of Jordan's economic adjustment and reform programme. This reprehensible agreement should immediately be revoked.
Amendment 12 #
2013/0128(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Union has regrettably made available EUR 293 million in grants for the period 2011- 13 under its regular cooperation programme in support of Jordan's political and economic reform agenda. In addition, EUR 70 million has regrettably been allocated to Jordan in 2012 under the "Support for partnership, reforms and inclusive growth" (SPRING) programme, and EUR 10 million in Union humanitarian aid to support Syrian refugees.
Amendment 13 #
2013/0128(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Given that, after taking into account macroeconomic support from the IMF and the World Bank, a residual financing gap remains in Jordan's balance of payments, and given the vulnerability of Jordan's external financialThe Union should not give Jordan any poslition to exogenous shocks, which requires maintaining an appropriate level of the foreign exchange reserves, macro- financial assistance is considered an appropriate response to Jordan's request under the current exceptional circumstances. The Union macro- financial assistance to Jordan (''the Union macro-financial assistance") would support the economic stabilisation and the structural reform agenda of Jordan, supplementing resources made available under the IMF's financial arrangementcal and/or financial support whatsoever.
Amendment 14 #
2013/0128(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 18 #
2013/0128(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
Recital 10
Amendment 20 #
2013/0128(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1
Article 1
Amendment 21 #
2013/0128(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2
Article 2
Amendment 22 #
2013/0128(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3
Article 3
Amendment 23 #
2013/0128(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4
Article 4
Amendment 24 #
2013/0128(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5
Article 5
Amendment 25 #
2013/0128(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 7
Article 7
Amendment 33 #
2013/0124(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) The free movement of workers is also a key elempersons and workers has provent to the development of a genuine Union labour market, allowing workers to move from high unemployment arbe a serious disappointment: the influx of cheaper, Eastern European manpower is forcing Western Europeans to areas where there are labour shortages, helping more people find posts better suited to their skills and overcoming bottlenecks in the labour marketout of the labour market (unfair competition) and causing crime and other problems.
Amendment 26 #
2013/0082(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States shouldmay, to this end, if they so wish, notify to the Commission, data and information on investment projects in energy infrastructure concerning production, storage and transport of oil, natural gas, electricity, including electricity from renewable sources, bio- fuels and the capture and storage of carbon dioxide planned or under construction in their territory, including interconnections with third countries. Undertakings concerned should be under an obligation to notify to the Member State the data and information in questionplanned or under construction in their territory.
Amendment 33 #
2013/0082(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation establishes a common framework for the voluntary notification to the Commission by Member States of data and information on investment projects in energy infrastructure in the oil, natural gas, electricity, including electricity from renewable sources, and bio-fuel sectors, and on investment projects related to the capture and storage of carbon dioxide produced by these sectors.:
Amendment 38 #
2013/0082(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Member States may furthermore, if they so wish, submit any estimated data or preliminary information on investment projects of the types listed in the Annex on which construction work is scheduled to start within five years and to those which are scheduled to be decommissioned within three years, but for which a final investment decision has not been takenin energy infrastructure planned or under construction in their territory.
Amendment 45 #
2013/0082(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Amendment 46 #
2013/0082(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Amendment 48 #
2013/0082(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. With regard to investment projects of the types listed relating the Annex, the notification provided for in Article 3 shall indicate, where approo energy infrastructure, the notification may, for example, compriatse:
Amendment 34 #
2013/0064(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Amendment 37 #
2013/0064(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 6
Article 6
Amendment 19 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Based on the consultation of stakeholders and national experts, as well as expertise electricity, hydrogen, biofuels, natural gas (possibly shale gas), and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) were identified as the main alternative fuels with a potential for long- term oil substitution and decarbonisation.
Amendment 20 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
Amendment 26 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Biofuels are fuels produced from biomass, as defined in the Directive 2009/28/EC. Biofuels are currently the most important type of alternative fuels, accounting for 4.4% in EU transport. They can contribute to a substantial reduction in overall CO2 emissions, if they are produced sustainably and do not cause indirect lands use change. They could provide clean power to all modes of transport. However, supply constraints and sustainability considerations may limit their use.
Amendment 29 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Electricity is a clean fuel particularly attractive for deployment of electric vehicles and electric two-wheelers in urban agglomerations which can contribute to improving air quality and reducing noise. Member States should ensure thatThe installation of recharging points for electric vehicles are built up with sufficient coverage, at least twice the number of vehicles, and 10% of them publicly accessible, focusing in particular on urban agglomerations. Private owners of electric vehicles depend to a large extent on access to recharging points in collective parking lots, such as in appartment blocks, office and business locations. Regulatory provisions should be set up by public authorities, assisting citizens by ensuring that the appropriate infrastructure with sufficient electric vehicle recharging points is provided by the site developers and managersfalls within the sphere of Member States’ national policy. 1 __________________ 1 In accordance with the subsidiarity principle set out in Article 5 TEU.
Amendment 36 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
Amendment 69 #
Amendment 116 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The power to adopt delegated acts ishall not be conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article.
Amendment 118 #
2013/0012(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 3, 4, 5, and 6power to adopt delegated acts shall not be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time.
Amendment 8 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8
Citation 8
– having regard to the fact that accession negotiations with Turkey were opened on 3 October 2005 after the Council had approved the Negotiating Framework, and that the opening of such negotiations is the starting point for a long-lasting and open- ended process based on fair and rigorous conditionality and the commitment to reformnever-ending saga,
Amendment 14 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9
Citation 9
– having regard to the fact that Turkey has committed itself to reforms, good neighbourly relations and progressive alignment with the EU, and that these efforts should be viewed as an opportunity for Turkey itself to continue to modernise, and consolidate and further improve its democratic institutions, the rule of law and the observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms, ; having regard to the fact that Turkey is completely failing to achieve this and is thus demonstrating that it does not wish ever to accede to the EU, nor will it be able to;
Amendment 16 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10
Citation 10
Amendment 18 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 11
Citation 11
– having regard to the fact that full compliance with the Copenhagen criteria and EU integration capacity, in accordance with the conclusions of the December 2006 European Council meeting, aremain the basis for accession to the EU, which is a community based on shared values, sincere cooperation and mutual solidarity amongst all its Member States; having regard to the fact that Turkey will never fully meet the criteria, or be able and willing to do so, and should therefore never accede to the EU,
Amendment 24 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12
Citation 12
– having regard to the fact that the positnaive agenda was launched in May 2012 to support and complement the negotiations through enhanced cooperation in a number of areas of joint interest,
Amendment 29 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13
Citation 13
– having regard to the fact that in its conclusions of 11 December 2012 the Council endorsed the Commission's new approach to place the rule of law at the heart of the enlargement policy and confirmed the centrality in the negotiating process of chapter 23 on judiciary and fundamental rights and chapter 24 on justice, freedom and security, which should be tackled early in the negotiations to allow clear benchmarks and maximum time to establish the necessary legislation, institutions and solid track records of implementation; having regard to the fact that the results to date are anything but satisfactory,
Amendment 31 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14
Citation 14
– having regard to the fact that in its 2012 Enlargement Strategy the Commission concluded that, for its economy, strategic location and important regional role, Turkey is a key country for the European Union and that the accession process remains the most suitable framework for promoting EU-related reforms in Turkey; having regard to the fact that the Commissionthe Commission has rightly expressed concern regarding Turkey's lack of progress on the fulfilment of the political criteria,
Amendment 41 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15
Citation 15
– having regard to the fact that Turkey has still not implemented, for the seventh consecutive year, the provisions stemming from the EC-Turkey Association Agreement and the Additional Protocol thereto, thus demonstrating that Turkey will never be willing and able to accede to the EU,
Amendment 46 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16
Citation 16
– having regard to the fact that there is an economic interdependence between the European Union and Turkey with trade between the EU and Turkey totalling EUR 120 billion in 2011,
Amendment 54 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20
Citation 20
– having regard to the fact that EU dialogue and cooperation with Turkey on stability, democracy and security with particular reference to the broader Middle East are strategichopeless; having regard to the fact that Turkey strongly and repeatedly condemned the Syrian regime's violence against civilians and provides vital humanitarian assistance to Syrians fleeing violence across the border,
Amendment 55 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21
Citation 21
– having regard to the need forfact that Turkey and Armenia to proceedwill only be able to a normalisation ofe their relations by ratifying, without preconditions, the protocols and by opening the borderonce Turkey acknowledges the genocide against the Armenians,
Amendment 68 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 81 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 93 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 112 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 124 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 178 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 201 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the law setting up the Turkish National Human Rights Institution (TNHRI); calls for its implementation without delay to promote and monitor the effective implementation of international human rights standards; stresses the importance of using all EU instruments available in the field of the promotion of human rights to actively support the setting-up and the well functioning of the TNHRI and the empowerment of civil society organisations;
Amendment 220 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses the urgent need for comprehensive anti-discrimination legislation and the establishment of an anti- discrimination and equality board to protect individuals against discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or sexual identity; calls on Turkey to adopt an action plan to promote the full equality of rights and full acceptance of LGBT persons and non- Muslims;
Amendment 284 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Deeply regrets Turkey’s decision to abstain from meetings and contacts with the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the EU and takes the view that Turkey missed an important opportunity to start a process of engagement and normalisa; deeply regrets, moreover, that the EU did not take any action ofin relations with Cyprus; recalls that the EU is based on the principles of sincere cooperation and mutual solidarity amongst all its Member States and respect for the institutional frameworksponse to this; observes that in this way Turkey demonstrated that it has no desire to accede to the EU, nor will it ever be able to do so; considers that the accession negotiations with Turkey should be terminated immediately;
Amendment 299 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Expresses once again its strong support to the reunification of Cyprus, based on a fair and viable settlement for both communities; underlines the urgency of an agreement between the two communities on how to proceed with the substantive settlement negotiations, so that the negotiating process, under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, can soon regain momentum; calls on Turkey to begin withdrawing its forces fromObserves that Turkey’s occupation of the northern part of Cyprus, and transfer Famagusta to the UN in accordance with UNSC Resolution 550 (1984); calls, in parallel, on the Republic of Cyprus to open the port of Famagusta under EU customs supervision in order to promote a positive climate for the successful solution of the ongoing reunification negotiations and allow Turkish Cypriots to trade directly in a legal manner that is acceptable to allherefore of part of the EU’s territory, is illegal and should be ended immediately;
Amendment 365 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Deplores Turkey’s refusal to fulfil its obligation of full, non-discriminatory implementation of the Additional Protocol to the EC-Turkey Association Agreement towards all Member States; recallurges that this refusal continues to deeply affect the process of negotiationse accession negotiations with Turkey be terminated immediately;
Amendment 378 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Amendment 382 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Reiterates its condemnation, in the strongest terms, of the continuing terrorist violence by the PKK, which is on the EU list of terrorist organisations, and expresses its full solidarity to Turkey and to the families of the many victims; calls on the Member States, in close coordination with the EU counter terrorism coordinator and Europol, to intensify cooperation with Turkey in the fight against terrorism and organised crime as a source of financing of terrorism; calls on Turkey to adopt a data protection law and legislation on the financing of terrorism so that a cooperation agreement can be concluded with Europol and judicial cooperation with Eurojust and with the EU Member States can further develop; takes the view that the assignment of a police liaison officer to Europol would help improve bilateral cooperationTurkey to adopt a data protection law and legislation on the financing of terrorism;
Amendment 404 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Welcomes the decision to enhance cooperation between the EU and Turkey on a number of important energy issues and calls on Turkey to commit to this cooperation; believes that, in view of Turkey's strategic role, initial consideration should be given to the value of opening negotiations on Chapter 15 on energy with a view to furthering the EU- Turkey strategic dialogue on energy;
Amendment 415 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
Amendment 6 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 31 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas one of the aims of European Union energy policy – in a spirit of solidarity among the Member States, as part of the creation of the single market and in accordance with the need to conserve and improve the environment – is to promote the development of new and renewable energy sourcessubsidies for renewable energy sources have a distortive effect on the market and are uneconomical;
Amendment 84 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that secure, affordable and environmentally sound energy provision is indispensable for the competitiveness of European industry; emphasises, therefore, that the energy supply system needs to be overhauled and the share of RES increased in a manner that is cost- efficient and without prejudice to supply security energy provision should not be dependent on weather conditions;
Amendment 132 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 203 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Emphasises that RES must be fully inReitegrated into the European internal energy market in all the Member Sts that under the Treaties without delay and that in the long term they must take on stabilising functions and tasks within the system that have previously been performed by conventional energy sourthe choice of energy mix is a Member State competences;
Amendment 311 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Emphasises that the further development of RES will entail permanent landscape change in Europe; points out that the only way to win public acceptance of RES is through transparent planning, construction and licensing procedures, in which all the stakeholders are involveddamage to the landscape and landscape experiences in Europe;
Amendment 384 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
Amendment 434 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. WelcomStresses the Commission’s declared intention to draw up guidelines on good practice and the reform of national support arrangements; calls on the Commission to produce the guidelines as soon as possible but is convinced that good-practice guidelines are only a first step aimportance of a realistic view of renewable energy sources; notes that wind turbine blades are made from a combination of polyester and polyurethane which are difficult to recycle after use; notes that a wind turbine blade only has a lifetime of fifteen to twenty years and that the waste processing of old blades is burdensome; finds that efforts need to be directed at winding down the national support systems, although they must not be retrospectively amended or cancelled because that woulerefore that the construction of wind turbines not only has negative consequences for the environment but also fails to achieve the intended send out disastrous signals to investorvironmental objectives;
Amendment 484 #
2012/2259(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
Amendment 220 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Stresses that a more European approach to renewable policy is key in the medium to long term; encourages Member States to work together in order to optimise the cost efficiency of renewables expansion and to ensure that investments are made where they will be most productive and efficient, taking into account the specific characteristics of Member States; highlights, in this context, the Commission’s important role as a facilitator; points out that renewables will, in the long term, move to the centre of the energy mix in Europe, as they progress from technology development to mass production and deployment, from small- scale to larger-scale – integrating local and more remote sources – and from subsidised to competitive; emphasises that the changing nature of renewables requires changes in policy to be made with a view to achieving greater market integration; highlights the need for support schemes to be phased outscrapped as technologies and supply chains mature and market failures are resolved;
Amendment 425 #
2012/2103(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Underlines the importance of strengthening cooperation and dialogue with other strategic energy partners; stresses the importance of the EU speaking with one voice vis-à-visMember States adopting a Community approach in their relations with third parties on energy matters; emphasises the role of the Commission in coordinating and supporting Member States’ actions;
Amendment 190 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Believes that investment in infrastructure needs to be encouraged through stable and innovation-friendly regulatory frameworks, recognising that it cannot be achieved unless market-driven; recognises, however, that, in certain cases, key infrastructure may not be commercially viable, thus requiring public funding;
Amendment 211 #
2012/2005(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that a stable regulatory framework – for producers, regulators, network operators, energy suppliers, demand-related service providers and, most importantly, end consumers and prosumers – is essential for a well-functioning internal market and for attracting long-term investment in infrastructure development; underlines that development of network codes and rules should lead to harmonisation of procedures and interoperability;
Amendment 129 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Amendment 145 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Article 3 – paragraph 3
Amendment 150 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Amendment 151 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Amendment 176 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Amendment 200 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 9
Article 6 – paragraph 9
Amendment 202 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 – paragraph 10
Article 6 – paragraph 10
Amendment 227 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Amendment 269 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Article 9 – paragraph 3
Amendment 298 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Article 10 – paragraph 5
Amendment 309 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Amendment 352 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Amendment 361 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Amendment 371 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 9
Article 14 – paragraph 9
Amendment 431 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Article 18 – paragraph 2
Amendment 437 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Article 18 – paragraph 5
Amendment 442 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Amendment 483 #
2012/0366(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28 – paragraph 1
Article 28 – paragraph 1
This Directive shall not enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Amendment 38 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In line with Article 3(4) of Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable energy sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/777/EC and 2003/30/EC9 requires, each Member States to may ensure that the share of energy from renewable energy sources in all forms of transport in 2020 is at least 10% of their final energy consumption. The blending of biofuels is one of the methods available for Member States to meet this target, and is expected to be the main contributor.
Amendment 42 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
Amendment 123 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
Amendment 133 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
Amendment 142 #
2012/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
Amendment 9 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas effective complaint systems should be at the disposal of passengers if the service is not properly delivered or if any other rights guaranteed to the passengers are infringed, especially since passengers have already paid the price of the ticket before the service is provided and since tax-payers’ money contributes substantially to the subsidies received by air carriers;
Amendment 88 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Calls on the Commission to examine measures that would allow passengers to correct booking errors or to withdraw from an online reservation within a cooling-off period of at least 482 hours following the initial booking;. If passengers find when they check in that their personal particulars (name or date of birth) contain spelling mistakes, they must be given the opportunity to have these mistakes corrected at a reasonable charge.
Amendment 98 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to address the proliferation of unfair terms in air carrier contracts such as the non-transferability of tickets and the unfair requirement that passengers must use the outgoing part of a return ticket in order to be able to use the return part;
Amendment 138 #
2011/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Believes that passengers whose luggage has been lost or delayed should enjoy equivalent rights, in terms of compensation and assistance, to passengers who have been delayed themselvesbe informed of their rights under the Montreal Convention and Regulation (EC) No 889/2002;
Amendment 285 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – indent 3
Paragraph 15 – indent 3
Amendment 367 #
2011/2096(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – indent 3
Paragraph 17 – indent 3
Amendment 15 #
2011/0460(NLE)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. ApproveRejects the Commission proposal as amended;
Amendment 23 #
2011/0460(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The estimated costs for ITER construction increased compared to the initial estimates of 2001, on which the ITER Agreement was based. In its conclusions of 12 July 2010 on ITER status and possible way forward, the Council of the European Union limitedset the European contribution to the ITER construction phase ato an amount of no less than EUR 6.6 billion in 2008 value. According to those conclusions, the European contribution is funded by Euratom (80%) and by France (20%) and includes construction costs, running costs and contingencies. As a result of those conclusions, the Commission proposed to amend the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 on budgetary discipline and sound financial management as regards the multiannual framework (MFF) for the period 2007-2013 to provide additional funds for ITER for the period of 2012- 2013.
Amendment 30 #
2011/0460(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The Supplementary Research Programme for the ITER project should be funded by contributions from the Member States based on a call rate applied to each Member State's Gross National Income (GNI) as defined for the purpose of calculating the GNI own resource contribution to the General Budget of the European Union. Those contributions shall be made to the General Budget of the European Union, and shall be assigned to that Programme. Third countries which have concluded a cooperation agreement with Euratom in the field of controlled nuclear fusion that associates their respective research programmes with the Euratom programmes should also be able to contribute to that Programmefrom the existing budget for ITER.
Amendment 44 #
2011/0460(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
The Programme shall be funded by contributions of the Member States, based on a call rate applied to each Member State's Gross National Income (GNI) as defined for the purposes of calculating GNI own resource contribution to the General Budget of the European Union. Those contributions shall be considered as external assigned revenue for the Programme in accordance with [Article XX of Regulation (EU) No XX/2012 of the European Parliament and the Council [New Financial Regulation] from the existing budget for ITER.
Amendment 48 #
2011/0460(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Third countries which have concluded a cooperation agreement with Euratom in the field of controlled nuclear fusion that associates their respective research programmes with the Euratom programmes (hereinafter "associated countries") may also contribute to the Programme.
Amendment 59 #
2011/0460(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Scientific and technological Objective – paragraph 1
Annex – Scientific and technological Objective – paragraph 1
The objective of the Supplementary Research Programme for the ITER project shall be to implement ITER as a major step towards the creation of prototype reactors for fusion power stations that are safe, sustainable, environmentally responsible,clean and economically viprofitable.
Amendment 63 #
2011/0460(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Annex – Rationale – paragraph 1
Annex – Rationale – paragraph 1
Fusion has the potential to make a major contribution to the realisation of a sustainable and secure energy supply for the Union a few decades from now. Its successful development would provide energy which is safe, sustainable and environmentally friendlyclean and economically profitable.
Amendment 518 #
2011/0302(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Amendment 210 #
2011/0187(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. With effect from 1 July 2012 the average wholesale charge that the operator of a visited network may levy from the roaming customer's home provider for the provision of regulated data roaming services by means of that visited network shall not exceed a safeguard limit of EUR 0,030, EUR 0,20 as of 1 July 2013 and EUR 0,10 as of 1 July 2014 per megabyte of data transmitted. Without prejudice to Article 13 the maximum average wholesale charge for the provision of regulated data roaming services shall remain at EUR 0,103 per megabyte of data transmitted for the duration of this Regulation.
Amendment 225 #
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 0,50, per megabyte used on 1 July 2013 and on 1 July 2014 respectively10 per megabyte. Without prejudice to Articles 13 and 19, the regulated maximum retail charge shall remain at EUR 0,50,10 per megabyte used until 30 June 2016.
Amendment 27 #
2010/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the Member States and the Commission to develop a favourable environment stimulating the start-up of enterprises and the exchange of young entrepreneurs, and to create the conditions for the internationalisation of European SMEs as well as for strengthening their competitiveness and development to protect their position against unfair competition;
Amendment 33 #
2010/2152(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Emphasises the importance of raw materials availability for the development and competitiveness of European industry; calls, therefore, on the Commission to present an ambitious and comprehensive raw materials strategy for Europe with concrete measures for improving access to raw materials on both internal and external markets;
Amendment 40 #
2010/0303(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Based on the findings of the external evaluation, the recommendations by the Administrative Board and the multi-annual strategy, some provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1406/2002 should be clarified and updated. Furthermore, the Agency should receive a number of additional tasks reflecting the development of the maritime safety policy at EU and international level. Considerable screening and redeployment efforts are necessary to guarantee cost and budget efficiency. This should allow one third of additional staffing needs forall new tasks to be covered through internal redeployment by the Agency.
Amendment 322 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that the functions determining equitable and non- discriminatory access to infrastructure, listed in Annex II, are entrusted to bodies or firms that do not themselves provide any rail transport services. Regardless of organisational structure, this objective must be shown to have been achieved. This does not mean that railway undertakings and the infrastructure manager can not closely cooperate in managing the traffic on the network.
Amendment 322 #
2010/0253(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall ensure that the functions determining equitable and non- discriminatory access to infrastructure, listed in Annex II, are entrusted to bodies or firms that do not themselves provide any rail transport services. Regardless of organisational structure, this objective must be shown to have been achieved. This does not mean that railway undertakings and the infrastructure manager can not closely cooperate in managing the traffic on the network.