427 Amendments of Takis HADJIGEORGIOU
Amendment 32 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
A c. whereas human rights defenders are suffering a wave of arrests and convictions in an escalating attack on the right to free expression; whereas authorities across the region are leveraging accusations of spreading misinformation and are imposing harsh prison sentences based on online postings; whereas activists and HRDs are at risk, due to vague laws that are favouring the governments and facilitate the silencing of dissent and imprisonment of activists;
Amendment 33 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
A d. whereas widespread discrimination against women still exists across the region; whereas women's rights are regressing in the region and women activists are suffering repression and threats;
Amendment 34 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A e (new)
Recital A e (new)
A e. whereas according to UNICEF, the first threat affecting children living in MENA conflict areas is child labour; whereas 2.1. million children in Syria and 700.000 Syrian refugee children do not have access to education; whereas continuing violence and external displacement, natural disasters, growing economic and gender inequality, and high rates of youth unemployment and poverty in several MENA countries have left 28 million children in need of humanitarian assistance;
Amendment 35 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A f (new)
Recital A f (new)
A f. whereas there are numerous armed conflicts and thousands of people have been murdered and disappeared and millions displaced; whereas ISIS/Da’esh and other jihadist groups have committed atrocities, including brutal executions and unspeakable sexual violence, abductions, torture, forced conversions and the enslavement of women and girls; whereas children have been recruited and used in terrorist attacks; whereas there are serious concerns about the welfare of the population currently under the control of ISIS/Da’esh and their possible use as human shields during the liberation campaign; whereas these crimes may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity;
Amendment 44 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the weapons and surveillance equipment sold by European companies are contributing to feed and prolong the armed conflicts, the commission of war crimes and social repression in the region; whereas the EU is financing and delivering arms to rebel groups and militias that are repressing civil society;
Amendment 46 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B c (new)
Recital B c (new)
B c. whereas the austerity policies promoted by the IMF are maintained; whereas the economic cuts, the increase in taxes and prices of basic products, were already one of the causes of the 2011 protests and are causing new protests;
Amendment 47 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B d (new)
Recital B d (new)
B d. whereas fear of the rise of political Islamism, control of migration, the fight against terrorism and energy security should not justify violations of the rule of law and human rights in the region;
Amendment 48 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B e (new)
Recital B e (new)
B e. whereas conflict in Syria and Libya has led to a growth in the numbers of refugees in neighbouring countries such as Tunisia Egypt and Jordan; whereas migrants and refugees are facing serious abuses; whereas many of them are victims of sexual abuse, torture, aggression and exploitation along migratory routes and in countries such as Libya, Egypt and Morocco; whereas the EU is signing migratory agreements with these countries despite their violations of human rights;
Amendment 49 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the capacity of Member States to exert a positive influence in the Maghreb and Mashreq regions is very unequal and has often been marred by fragmentation; whereas individual Member States’ action in the region needs to be in synergy with the EU’s objectives; whereas the EU needs to increase its political leverage; whereas long-term political and economic stability in the Maghreb and Mashreq regions is of fundamental strategic importance to the EU, and as such requires a longer-term approach as regards the policy framework and its objectives;
Amendment 89 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Condemns the economic, social and political interference implemented in third countries through the Structural Adjustment Plans of the IMF; stresses that these policies have led to economic, social, political and humanitarian crises;
Amendment 107 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Expresses concern about the fact that, in spite of its considerable political and budgetary investments and continuous political and economic outreach, the EU has not been able to gain real political and economic leverage, and is no longer perceived as a game changer by the countries in the region; points to the dissatisfaction felt by civil society and local NGOs at how the EU translates its vision into action on the ground; is concerned about the increasingly complex political situation in the Maghreb and Mashreq regions, and the emergence of new political and economic regional players such as Russia and China, in addition to the competing narratives and financing from the Gulf countries and Iran;
Amendment 134 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Condemns the EU’s connivance and complicity with dictatorships in the region; is highly critical of the role played by the various Western interventions of recent years in exacerbating conflicts in the area; states that there can be no military solution to the conflicts in the region; rejects the use of the notion of ‘responsibility to protect’, as it violates international law and does not offer an adequate legal basis for justifying the unilateral use of force;
Amendment 136 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Strongly condemns the direct or non-direct support (in the form of finance, arms, training, etc.) that the United States, the EU, Turkey and the monarchies of the Gulf region have been providing to terrorist groups; calls in particular on the EU Member States and regional players, especially Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to stop financing all militias and, more specifically, to stop buying oil from oil fields controlled by ISIS/Da’esh and transported by truck through Turkey, as brought to light by reports submitted to the UN Security Council; believes that mechanisms are required to stop the financing of terrorism through offshore entities involving states and financial institutions, and to stop arms trafficking and the buying and selling of energy resources and raw materials which benefit terrorist groups;
Amendment 137 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Strongly condemns the intensive arms trade of Member States with various countries in the region, as in the cases of the UK, Spain, France, Germany and Sweden; calls for an immediate suspension of arms transfers and military support to Saudi Arabia and its coalition partners; reiterates its call for the Council to impose an EU arms embargo against Saudi Arabia, given the serious allegations of breaches of international humanitarian law by Saudi Arabia in Yemen, which would mean that the continued licensing of weapons sales to Saudi Arabia is in breach of Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP;
Amendment 138 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4 d. Firmly opposes the use of drones in extrajudicial and extraterritorial killings; demands a ban on the use of drones for this purpose pursuant to its abovementioned resolution of 27 February 2014 on the use of armed drones, paragraph 2(a) and (b) of which call on the VP/HR, the Member States and the Council to ‘oppose and ban the practice of extrajudicial targeted killings’ and ‘ensure that the Member States, in conformity with their legal obligations, do not perpetrate unlawful targeted killings or facilitate such killings by other states’ respectively;
Amendment 146 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Is convinced that any long-term solution for the armed conflicts should address the underlying causes of poverty and instability in the countries and also fulfil the legitimate demands and aspirations of the peoples; reaffirms its support for any peaceful political effort to protect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the countries;
Amendment 149 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Opposes any foreign military intervention in the countries, be it Saudi or Iranian, Arab or Western; is very concerned at the escalation of tensions in the region; denounces the instrumentalisation of religious differences in order to instigate political crises and sectarian wars;
Amendment 161 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls the EU and its Member States to facilitate their access to asylum seekers to European territory and ensure human rights to all migrants; strongly condemns all readmission policies, especially those relating to countries where these people risk their lives and face ill-treatment contrary to the Geneva Convention; criticises the financial support of the EU for policies whose aim it is to externalise border controls without changing the current situation of the people in need in those countries and endangering those most in need of protection; calls for ensuring rights and a safe passage to both migrants and refugees; stresses further that European politics must not be made conditional on cooperation in migration matters such as border management or readmission agreements; recalls its concerns about the increasing use of trust funds, such as limited transparency, lack of consultation and regional ownership;
Amendment 165 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Reiterates that terrorism can only be eradicated by addressing its roots, i.e. poverty, exploitation and society’s inability to address peoples’ needs and create opportunities for the youth; believes that the utmost respect for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of states, as well as respect for the multicultural nature of their societies, constitute the sole means of preventing the spread of terrorist ideology;
Amendment 182 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view that, as the EU struggles to come up with a renewed vision for the management of migration and assistance to refugees, there is an increasing risk that some countries in the region might use migration containment and their role therein to seek greater leverage in their political and policy dialogue with the EU; stresses, instead, the importance of a policy framework promoting democratic, political and socio- economic inclusion as mutually reinforcing factors; is convinced that, where the prerequisites for the negotiation of Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements, conditional on democratic progress, are not yet in place, the EU should provide increased access to trade and investment, and assistance for reconstruction and infrastructure modernisation in strict correlation with progressive political and economic reforms;
Amendment 197 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 262 #
2018/2160(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls once again on the Commission to act on Parliament’s proposal for the creation of an ambitious Euro-Mediterranean Erasmus programme separate from Erasmus+, with dedicated funds and an ambitious dimension in terms of scope and available resources; reiterates that investing in youth will provide a solid basis for the long-term stabilazation of the region; calls for the Commission and Parliament to increase the scope and participation of their European Union Visitors programme and to facilitate the participation of young people and of women political leaders;
Amendment 1 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
— having regard to its previous resolutions on Turkey, in particular those of 24 November 2016 on EU-Turkey relations1 , of 27 October 2016 on the situation of journalists in Turkey2 , and of 8 February 2018 on the human rights situation in Turkey3 and to its previous resolution of 13 November 2014 on Turkish actions creating tensions in the exclusive economic zone of Cyprus, _________________ 1 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2016)0450. 2 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2016)0423. 3 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2018)0040.
Amendment 5 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 15 April 2015 on the centenary of the Armenian Genocide,
Amendment 8 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4
Citation 4
— having regard to the Negotiating Framework for Turkey of 3 October 2005 and to the fact that Turkey’s accession to the EU depends on full compliance with the Copenhagen criteria,
Amendment 13 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to the mission report on the Fact-finding Visit to Famagusta, Cyprus adopted on 21/11/18 by the Committee of Petitions,
Amendment 16 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 9
Citation 9
Amendment 28 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20
Citation 20
— having regard to the fact that respect for the rule of law and fundamental rights, including the separation of powers, democracy, freedom of expression and media, human rights, the rights of minorities and religious freedom, and freedom of association and the right to peaceful protest,, including the property rights of all non-Muslim religious minorities, good neighbourly relations, the rights of women and children, the fight against corruption and organised crime, religious freedom, and freedom of association and the right to peaceful protest, the fight against racism and discrimination against vulnerable groups such as the Roma, disabled persons, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons are at the core of the negotiation process,
Amendment 31 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 25 a (new)
Citation 25 a (new)
- whereas Turkey has committed itself to the fulfilment of the Copenhagen criteria, adequate and effective reforms, good neighbourly relations and progressive alignment with the EU; whereas these efforts should have been viewed as an opportunity for Turkey to strengthen its institutions and continue its process of democratization and modernization; whereas there has been a stark regression in the areas of rule of law, human rights and good neighbourly relations during the last few years;
Amendment 64 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. EReiterates the importance of media freedom and independence as one of the core EU values and a cornerstone of any democracy; expresses serious concern about the disproportionate and arbitrary measures curtailing freedom of expression, media freedom and access to information; regrets in this context that in the last World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders the country has ranked 157th out of 180 countries, while according to Freedom House 2018 report on the country's Press Freedom, the country's status remains "Not Free"; condemns the closure of more than 160 media outlets and the largehigh number of arrests of journalists arrested in the aftermath of the coup attempt; urges Turkey to guarantee media freedom as a matter of priority and to immediately release and acquit all unlawfully detained journalists; calls upon the Turkish authorities to demonstrate zero tolerance towards all incidents of physical and verbal abuse or threats against journalists;
Amendment 67 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Expresses serious concern about the disproportionate and arbitrary measures curtailing freedom of expression, media freedom and access to information; condemns the closure of more than 160 media outlets and the large number of arrests of journalists in the aftermath of the coup attempt, where increasing restrictions were put in place on the rights of journalists and human rights defenders working on the Kurdish issue while other associations and Kurdish-language media outlets were closed; urges Turkey to guarantee media freedom as a matter of priority and to immediately release and acquit all unlawfully detained journalists;
Amendment 72 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Expresses serious concern at the blocking of access to social networks and the Internet, including the online encyclopedia Wikipedia, which has been occurring repeatedly since 29 April 2017;
Amendment 78 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expresses concern at the shrinking space for civil society and the promotion of fundamental rights and freedoms; notes that a large number of activists, including human rights defenders, were arrested and demonstrations were recurrently banned during the state of emergency; calls on Turkey to protect the fundamental rights of minorities, such as LGBTI people; reminds that legislation on hate speech is not in line with European Court of Human Rights case-law;
Amendment 85 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 6 – point 1 (new)
(1) Deplores the fact that the Venice Commission recommendations on the status of religious communities in Turkey and the right of the Orthodox Patriarch to use the title “ecumenical” have yet to be implemented and that the Halki (Heybeliada) Greek Orthodox Seminary remains closed. Furthermore, regrets the fact that the Council of Europe Resolution 1625 (2008) regarding the islands of Gökçeada (Imvros) and Bozcaada (Tenedos) isn’t fully implemented yet and that the electoral regulation for non Muslim foundations is still not published after its annulment in 2013;
Amendment 124 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is deeply concerned at the situation in Turkey’s South-East and the serious allegations of human rights abuses, especially since the collapse of the Kurdish settlement process in 2015; reiterates its firm condemnation of the return to violence by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which has been on the EU list of terrorist organisations since 2002stresses that the inclusion of PKK on the EU's list of terrorist organisations is standing in the way of the establishment of peace, dialogue and negotiations, at the same time that facilitates the infringement of human rights; calls therefore on the Council to revise the list and remove the PKK from the list of terrorist organisations; calls on the Turkish authorities to restart talks with PKK leaders for a peaceful solution for the Kurdish question; stresses the urgency of resuming a credible political process leading to a peaceful settlement of the Kurdish issue; calls on Turkey to promptly investigate serious allegations of human rights abuses and killings and to allow international observers to carry out an independent verification;
Amendment 130 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the Turkish government to immediately end the repeated violations of Greek airspace and territorial waters, as well as Turkish military aircraft flights over Greek islands, in accordance with the principle of good neighbourly relations which constitute a fundamental part of the Negotiating Framework and an essential element of the Enlargement Process; condemns in the strongest possible terms the fact that the casus belli threat declared by the Turkish Grand National Assembly against Greece in 1995, has not yet been withdrawn;
Amendment 143 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that the state of emergency further constrained the capacity of the Grand National Assembly to fulfil its fundamental role of democratic scrutiny and accountability; notes with great concern the arrest of two members of parliament from the Republican People’s Party (CHP), as well as the way the People’s Democratic Party (HDP) has been particularly marginalised, with many HDP lawmakers being arrested on the grounds of alleged support for terrorist activities; calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners held without proof of individual involvement in committing crime or without any charges presented against them;
Amendment 144 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that the state of emergency further constrained the capacity of the Grand National Assembly to fulfil its fundamental role of democratic scrutiny and accountability; notes with great concern the arrest of two members of parliament from the Republican People’s Party (CHP), as well as the waynine members of parliament from the People’s Democratic Party (HDP) and how the latter has been particularly marginalised, with many HDP lawmakers being arrested on the grounds of alleged support for terrorist activities;
Amendment 151 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Condemns the continued arrest of Selahattin Demirtas, opposition leader and presidential candidate; pledges to continue to follow his case very closely and calls for his immediate and unconditional release; expects the European Court of Human Rights to deliver without delay its final judgement in the casnotes the judgment handed down on 20 November 2018 in which the European Court of Human Rights ordered the immediate release of Selahattin Demirtas and found that the right to free elections (ECHR, Protocol No 1, Article 3), the right to be brought promptly before a judge (Article 5(3) ECHR), and the limitation on use of restrictions on rights (Article 18 ECHR) had not been observed and that his pre-trial detention had stifled pluralism and freedom of political debate;
Amendment 155 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Condemns the continued arrest of Selahattin Demirtas, opposition leader and presidential candidate; pledges to continue to follow his case very closely and calls for his immediate and unconditional release; expects the European Court of Human Rights to deliver without delay its final judgementTurkey to respect the recent final judgement of the European Court of Human Rights in the case;
Amendment 183 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that while the EU accession process was at its start a strong motivation for reforms in Turkey, there has been a stark regression in the areas of the rule of law and human rights during the last few years; recalls that Parliament repeatedly called for the opening of Chapter 23 on Judiciary and Fundamental Rights and Chapter 24 on Justice, Freedom and Security at a time when the Turkish government had pledged to conduct serious reforms; regrets deeply that the accession instruments could not be used to the fullest extent owing to a continued blockage by the Council;
Amendment 211 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that a door should be left open for the modernisation and upgrading of the 1995 Customs Union between the EU and Turkey, to include relevant areas such as agriculture, services and public procurement, which currently are not covered; recalls that two thirds of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Turkey comes from EU Member States and that Turkey is an important growth market for the EU; believes that thec believes that the upgrade can be contemplated provided that Turkey proceeds first to the full and indiscriminate implementation of its obligations deriving from the current Customs Union Agreement between EU- Turkey. Following this, its upgrade wcould provide a valuable opportunity for democratic conditionality, positive leverage and the possibility of a roadmap where upgrading the Ccustoms Uunion would go hand in hand with concrete commitments by Turkey on democratic reforms reinforcing the full compliance of the Copenhagen criteria; believes further that the upgrading of the Ccustoms Uunion would provide an important opportunity for policy dialogue on climate change as well as on labour rights in Turkey; calls on the Commission to start preparatory work for the upgrading of the Customs Union as soon as the Turkish Government indicates its readiness for serious reforms;
Amendment 218 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Deplores Turkey´s refusal to fulfil its obligation of full, non-discriminatory implementation of the Additional Protocol to the EC-Turkey Association Agreement vis-à-vis all member states, the Republic of Cyprus in particular; reiterates that Turkey's refusal to normalize its relations with all EU Member States has started having a negative impact on its relations with the EU, including its accession process;
Amendment 242 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that visa liberalisation is of great importance for Turkish citizens, particularly for students, academics, business representatives and people with family ties in EU Member States; encourages the Turkish Government to fully comply with the 72 criteria identified in the visa liberalisation roadmap; stresses that the revision of Turkey’s anti-terrorism legislation is a key condition for ensuring fundamental rights and freedoms, and that visa liberalisation will be possible once all the criteria have been met fully and in a non-discriminatory manner towards all EU Member States;
Amendment 260 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recalls the important role played by Turkey in responding to the migration crisis resulting from the war in Syria; takes the view that Turkey’s population has shown great hospitality by offering shelter to more than 3 million Syrian refugees; notes that the number of arrivals to the European Union from Turkey has significantly risen in 2018 compared to last year; calls on the EU and its Member States to keep their promise regarding a large-scale resettlement, and to ensure adequate financial resources for the long- term support of Syrian refugees in Turkey;
Amendment 268 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Calls upon the Turkish government to halt its plans for the construction of the Akkuyuy nuclear power plant; points out that the envisaged site is located in a region prone to severe earthquakes, hence posing a major threat not only to Turkey but to the Mediterranean region as a whole; requests accordingly that the Turkish government join the Espoo Convention, which commits parties to notifying and consulting each other on major projects under consideration that are likely to have a significant adverse environmental impact across boundaries; asks the Turkish government to involve, or at least consult, the governments of its neighbouring countries, such as Greece and Cyprus, during any further developments in the Akkuyuy venture;
Amendment 291 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the efforts by the UN to resume negotiations on the reunification of Cyprus; supports a fair, comprehensive and viable settlement upon agreement on terms of reference within the framework of the long agreed solution of bicommunal bizonal federation with political equality, as this is set out in relevant UN SC resolutions; recalls the Framework of the UN Secretary General and his appeal for resuming the negotiations from where things were left off at Crans Montana; supports a fair, comprehensive and viable settlement which must guarantee the single sovereignty, the single international legal personality and the single citizenship of the united federal Cyprus and be in line with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, international law and the EU acquis; reiterates its call on Turkey to commit and contribute to a comprehensive settlement, to begin withdrawing its troops from Cyprus, to transfer the sealed-off area of Famagusta to the UN, and to refrain from actions altering the demographic balance on the island; praises the important work of the Committee on Missing Persons; recognises the right of the Republic of Cyprus to enter into bilateral agreements concerning its exclusive economic zone; urges Turkey to engage in the peaceful settlement of dispuits lawful inhabitants in accordance with UNSC Resolution 550(1984) and to allow access to experts to explore and evaluate the situation of the city; it also urges Turkey to refrain from actions altering the demographic balance on the island contrary to the Geneva Convention and the principles of international law. It praises the important work of the Committee on Missing Persons and calls on Turkey to allow access to all relevant sites and military zones for exhumation and assist the CMP to the discovery of relocated and other remains by providing all relevant information from its military archives; recognises the right of the Republic of Cyprus to enter into bilateral agreements concerning its exclusive economic zone and condemns all the provoking actions of Turkey within the EEZ of the Republic of Cyprus which are a source of instability and calls on Turkey to terminate them; urges Turkey to respect the sovereign rights of all EU Member States, and to refrain from any threat or action which might have negative effects on good neighbourly relations while at the same time respecting the principle of peaceful settlement of disputes;
Amendment 307 #
2018/2150(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Calls on Turkey to sign and ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which has been signed and ratified by the EU, the 28 Member States and all other candidate countries and forms part of the acquis in line with December 2015 Council Conclusions and other relevant Council Conclusions;
Amendment 3 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
- having regard to the recommendations of the High Commissioner on National Minorities of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) on the draft Secondary Legislation for the Protection of National Minorities in Albania,
Amendment 19 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
D a. whereas the protection of religious freedom, cultural heritage, and the rights of minorities are among the fundamental values of the European Union;
Amendment 47 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Underlines the fact that judiciary reform is a major demand by Albania’s citizens and a prerequisite for re- establishing trust in the rule of law, public institutions and political representatives; reiterates that the credibility and effectiveness of the overall reform process, especially the fight against corruption and organised crime, and the implementation of property rights, depend on the success of the vetting process and the continued and determined implementation of the judicial reform; calls for any shortcomings in the functioning of the judicial system to be addressed, selective justice and political interference in investigations have to be addressed to strengthen the independence of the judiciary system;
Amendment 76 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Urges the Albanian authorities to take decisive action to dismantle criminal networks engaged in human, firearms and drug trafficking, and to increase the number not only of investigations and prosecutions, but also of final convictions; calls for the need to step up efforts in preventing human trafficking, paying particular attention to unaccompanied children and child victims of trafficking, especially among children in street situation;
Amendment 85 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the additional steps taken to reinforce the protection of human rights, minority rights and anti- discrimination policies; insists that measures be taken to ensure and promote national minorities distinct cultural, ethnic, linguistic, traditional and religious identity and to further improve the education, employment rates and living conditions for Roma, Egyptians, Greeks and other ethnic minorities; encourages Albania to endorse and implement swiftly the necessary secondary legislation to the framework law on National Minorities and to revise existing relevant legislation, in line with European standards and with the involvement of all relevant stakeholders, as well as to revise relevant databases in order to ensure the implementation in practice of the principles and rights enshrined in the framework law, without limiting those principles or rights, including the right to free self-identification; calls on the Albanian authorities to address the outstanding recommendations of the High Commissioner on National Minorities of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe on the draft Secondary legislation and to ensure that all necessary legal conditions for the implementation of the commitments undertaken in Law No.96/2017 are fully covered;
Amendment 95 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Reiterates its concern about discrimination against and lack of appropriate measures for the protection of women and girls belonging to disadvantaged and marginalised groups, as well as the high number of cases of domestic violence against women and girls;
Amendment 112 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Calls on the Albanian authorities to strengthen their policies towards people with disabilities, which continue to face difficulties in accessing education, employment, healthcare, social services and decision-making;
Amendment 126 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Fears possible negative impacts on employment and social policy-making following the dismantling of Albania’s Labour Ministry as a result of governmental restructuring; encourages the Albanian authorities to foster cooperation with trade unions; calls on them to take effective measures to address the high unemployment rate, especially among young people, and women and to further improve the quality of education; calls on the Albanian authorities to take the necessary measures in order to prevent child labour;
Amendment 129 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26 a. Urges the government to modernise the education system with a view to building a more inclusive society, reducing inequalities and discrimination and better equipping young people with skills and knowledge
Amendment 144 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Expresses concern over economic activity that has led to environmental damage in protected areas, such as the hydropower plants along the Vjosa river; urges the authorities to step up environmental impact assessments and public consultations on such projects; urges the Albanian authorities to step up their efforts on enviromental issues like waste and water management;
Amendment 168 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Welcomes Albania’s participation in the Berlin Process, the Western Balkans Six initiative and other regional initiatives, and its contribution to strengthening the profile of the Regional Cooperation Council; welcomes Albania’s proactive role in promoting regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations with other enlargement countries and with neighbouring Member States and underlines that good relations are an essential part of the enlargement process;
Amendment 171 #
2018/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Commends Albania on its continued full alignment with all EU positions and declarations made in the context of the Common Foreign and Security Policy; calls on Albania to align itself with the EU common position on the integrity of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and to renounce its bilateral immunity agreement with the United States;
Amendment 1 #
2018/2144(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4
Citation 4
Amendment 48 #
2018/2144(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Encourages Montenegro to work in closer cooperation with Frontex in order to improve border management, address irregular migration and disrupt migrant smuggling networks; calls for intensified efforts and cross-border cooperation to prevent and dismantle organised criminal networks related to human trafficking, as well as drug and tobacco smuggling;
Amendment 57 #
2018/2144(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Is increasingly concerned about the state of freedom of expression and media freedom, in which three successive Commission reports have noted ‘no progress’; recalls that the related Chapter 23 was opened in December 2013 and that progress in this chapter and in Chapter 24 determine the overall pace of negotiations; condemns in the strongest terms intimidation, smear campaigns and verbal and physical attacks against journalists; notes that there were seven reported cases of attacks against journalists in 2017; calls for further steps to be taken to ensure independence of media, including independence of journalists;
Amendment 82 #
2018/2144(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Urges improvement in the enforcement and monitoring mechanisms for human rights protection, including by tackling violence against women and children; calls on the authorities to take the necessary measures to prevent forced child marriages;
Amendment 87 #
2018/2144(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Montenegrin authorities to continue to improve the climate of societal inclusion and tolerance and to take effective measures against hate speech, social exclusion and the discrimination of minorities, including LGBTI people; expresses concern about the discrimination faced by women and girls in the Roma community and about the access of minorities to healthcare, education, housing and employment;
Amendment 95 #
2018/2144(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the progress made by Montenegro in ensuring macroeconomic stability and fiscal consolidation, and calls for further improvements to its public debt ratio, budget transparency, employment and business environment; stresses that corruption, the informal economy, rule-of- law deficiencies and cumbersome regulatory procedures continue to deter growth and investment; calls for public investments for sustainable social and economic development;
Amendment 105 #
2018/2144(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes regulatory changes in the field of education; public spending on education remains low under the EU average; necessary measures should be introduced especially regarding early childcare and pre schooling; urges the authorities to address the high long-term unemployment rate among youth and women;
Amendment 134 #
2018/2144(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Commends Montenegro on another year of full alignment with all EU positions and declarations made in the context of the Common Foreign and Security Policy; calls on Montenegro to align itself with the EU common position on the integrity of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court;
Amendment 140 #
2018/2144(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
Amendment 24 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes the view that the current ratio of contributions to the FRiT from the Union budget (EUR 1 billion) and Member States (EUR 2 billion) should be maintained; calls for a corresponding reduction in the proposed 2019 contribution to the FRiT; calls on the Commission to effectively monitor that these funds are accurately targeting refugee projects and not used for any other purposes;
Amendment 56 #
2018/2046(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Strongly rejects the establishment of the so-called European Peace Facility since it shall be used to finance training and equipment for the military in third countries as well as EU military operations and will be off-budget and therefore by-passing parliamentary scrutiny and oversight;
Amendment 80 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Assistance should also be provided in compliance with the agreements concluded by the Union with the beneficiaries listed in Annex I. Assistance should mainly focus on assisting the beneficiaries listed in Annex I to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law, reform the judiciary and public administration, respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality, tolerance, social inclusion and non-discrimination, in particular for vulnerable people such as children. Assistance should also support the key principles and rights as defined in the European Pillar of Social Rights.17 Assistance should continue to support their efforts to advance regional, macro-regional and cross-border cooperation as well as territorial development, including through implementation of Union macro-regional strategies. It should also enhance their economic and social development and economic governance, underpinning a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth agenda, including through implementation of regional development, agriculture and rural development, social and employment policies, reducing poverty, regional imbalances and social exclusion and the development of the digital economy and society, also in line with the flagship initiative Digital Agenda for the Western Balkans. _________________ 17 European Pillar of Social Rights solemnly proclaimed by the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission at the Gothenburg Social Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth, Gothenburg 17 November 2017.
Amendment 107 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Actions under this Instrument should support implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, as a universal agenda, to which the EU and its Member States are fully committed and which all beneficiaries listed in Annex I have endorsed.
Amendment 113 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The Commission and the Member States should ensure compliance, coherence, and complementarity of their assistance, in particular through regular consultations and frequent exchanges of information during the different phases of the assistance cycle. The necessary steps should also be taken to ensure better coordination and complementarity, including through regular consultations, with other donors. The role of civil society should be enhanced and be part of the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, of the both in programmes implemented through, government bodies and as a direct beneficiary of Union assistance.
Amendment 152 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) To strengthen the rule of law, democracy, the respect of human rights, including children rights and persons belonging to minorities, fundamental rights and international law, civil society, peace and security as well as improve migration management including border management;
Amendment 161 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) To shape the rules, standards, policies and practices of the beneficiaries listed in Annex I in alignment to those of the Union and to reinforce reconciliation and good neighbourly relations, as well as peace-building and conflict prevention, including through people to people contacts, freedom of the media and communication;
Amendment 165 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) To strengthen economic and social development including through increased connectivity and regional development, agriculture and rural development and social and employment policies, reducing poverty and regional imbalances, to promote social protection and inclusion, to reinforce environmental protection, increase resilience to climate change, accelerate the shift towards a low-carbon economy and develop the digital economy and society.
Amendment 210 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Programmes and actions under this Regulation shall mainstream climate change, environmental protection, reducing poverty and regional imbalances and gender equality and shall, where applicable, address interlinkages between Sustainable Development Goals34 , to promote integrated actions that can create co-benefits and meet multiple objectives in a coherent way. _________________ 34 https://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/policies/sust ainable-development-goals_en
Amendment 240 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. The IPA programming framework shall include indicators for assessing progress with regard to attainment of the targets set therein., inter alia the progress and the establishment of track records in the areas of · strengthening democracy, the rule of law and an independent and efficient justice system, · respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities and vulnerable groups, fundamental freedoms, · gender equality and women's rights, · the fight against corruption and organised crime, · reconciliation, peace-building, good neighbourly relations · freedom of the media · cultural diversity
Amendment 328 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Establishing and promoting from an early stage the proper functioning of the institutions necessary in order to secure the rule of law. Interventions in this area shall aim at: establishing independent, accountable and efficient judicial systems, including transparent and merit-based recruitment and promoting judicial cooperation, evaluation and promotion systems and effective disciplinary procedures in cases of wrongdoing; ensuring the establishment of robust systems to protect the borders, manage migration flows and provide asylum to those in need; developing effective tools to prevent and fight organised crime, trafficking in human beings, migrants smuggling, drug trafficking, money laundering/financing of terrorism and corruption; promoting and protecting human rights, rights of persons belonging to minorities including Roma as well as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons fundamental freedoms, including freedom of the media and data protection.
Amendment 336 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point d
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) Strengthening the Union and its partners' capacity to prevent conflict, build peace, good neighborhood relations and address pre-and post-crisis including through early warning and conflict- sensitive risk analysis; promoting people to people networking, reconciliation, peace- building and confidence-building measures, supporting capacity building in support of security and development (CBSD) actions.
Amendment 347 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point h
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point h
(h) Fostering quality employment and access to the labour market with respect for workers rights. Interventions in this area shall aim at: tackling high unemployment and inactivity by supporting sustainable labour market integration in particular of young people (especially those not in employment, education or training (NEET)), women, long-term unemployed and all under- represented groups. Measures shall stimulate quality job creation and support the effective enforcement of labour rules and standards across the entire territory. Other key areas of intervention shall be to support gender equality, promoting employability and productivity, the adaptation of workers and enterprises to change, the establishment of a sustainable social dialogue and the modernisation and strengthening of labour market institutions such as public employment services and labour inspectorates.
Amendment 354 #
2018/0247(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point i
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) Promoting social protection and inclusion and combating poverty. Interventions in this area shall aim at modernising social protection systems to provide effective, efficient, and adequate protection throughout all stages of a person’s life, fostering social inclusion, promoting equal opportunities and addressing inequalities and poverty. Interventions in this area shall also focus on: integrating marginalised communities such as the Roma; combating discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation; enhancing access to affordable, sustainable and high quality services, such as early childhood education and care, housing, healthcare and essential social services and long term care, including through the modernisation of social protection systems. Actions that contribute to any form of segregation, institutionalisation or social exclusion shall not be supported.
Amendment 1 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes with concern the Commission proposal for more than a half a billion euro decrease in both commitment and payment appropriations for Heading 4 expenditure (Global Europe); stresses that an ad hoc one-year increase, such as that in 2017, can hardly be considered sufficient in view of the pressing needs for stronger EU external actionsuch decrease should not be at the expense of poverty eradication and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, civil conflict solution and mediation, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, arms control, disarmament and the non-proliferation regime or fair trade and should favour balanced economic relations, and humanitarian and development aid;
Amendment 18 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the fact that the proposed appropriations forStrongly rejects the proposed amendment to the scope of the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace (IcSP) return to their pre-2017 levels and are further strengthened in view of new capacity building tasks which should result from the ongoing revision of the IcSP regulin order to finance also training and equipment for military; highlights in this context the importance of providing sufficient funds to civilian conflict resolution and prevention and civil measures that contribute to the building of peace, development and poverty eradication;
Amendment 26 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the importance of stimulating cooperative defence research in Europe for addressing key capability shortfalls at a time when international developments increasingly require Europe to step up its efforts on defence; fully supports the increased allocation for the Preparatory ActionIs highly concerned about the current proposals subsumed under the European Defence Union, such as cooperative defence research in Europe; rejects the increased allocation to the Preparatory Action on defence research and the use of the EU budget for military implications; recalls the obligation pursuant to Article 41(2) TEU, whereby "expenditure arising from operations having military onr defence researchimplications are not to be charged to the Union budget";
Amendment 74 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital V a (new)
Recital V a (new)
Va. whereas, according to Cuban Government estimates, the economic losses suffered by the Cuban people as a result of the economic, trade and financial blockade which the United States has imposed on the country for more than 50 years amount to USD 125 873 million at current prices;
Amendment 107 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Affirms the European Parliament’s aspiration to see relations between the EU and Cuba develop to the greatest possible extent, with full respect for the independence, equality and autonomy of the parties;
Amendment 126 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Reiterates the need to respect the inalienable principle of territorial integrity, and calls on the United States to return the illegally occupied territory of Guantánamo; stresses at the same time the inalienable right of peoples to choose their economic, political and social system without interference of any kind; condemns, therefore, the terrorist acts of destabilisation organised by third countries with the intention of bringing down a government;
Amendment 129 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Points out that, with a view to the development of political and economic relations between the EU and Cuba, it would be desirable for any unilateral extraterritorial measures taken by third countries that restrict our counterpart’s full economic activity to be lifted; condemns, similarly, the imposition of extraterritorial sanctions on European undertakings for trading with Cuba;
Amendment 130 #
2017/2036(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Stresses that the normalisation process cannot proceed until the economic, trade and financial blockade is lifted, as has been called for since 1992 by the UN General Assembly, which for the 25th consecutive time adopted a resolution to that effect, almost unanimously, with 191 votes out of 193 in favour;
Amendment 66 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Notes that the independence of the judiciary, while granted through the constitution; needs to be strengthened in practice; notes that it is undermined by high level of corruption and high politicisation of High Court and Constitutional Court appointments;
Amendment 81 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Ad-Hoc Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Reform to finalise its review of the electoral code while addressing all previous OSCE/ODIHR recommendations; calls on the competent authorities to ensure implementation in due time before the upcoming parliamentary elections of June 2017; recalls that in previous elections group voting and procedural irregularities were noted by international observers; recalls that all political parties are responsible for ensuring that democratic elections are conducted in compliance with international standards; calls on Albania’s political parties to respect the law, in spirit and in letter, on the exclusion of criminal offenders from public office when drawing up their candidate lists;
Amendment 117 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the continued implementation of the strategy and action plan on the fight against organised crime and intensified international police cooperation; welcomes recent operations against drug plantations; calls also for organised crime networks to be dismantled and for the number of final convictions in organised crime cases to be increased, by enhancing cooperation between police and prosecution services and by strengthening institutional and operational capacities; underlines the need to step up efforts to prevent human trafficking, in particular as regards unaccompanied children and child victims of trafficking; notes that despite an upward trend in investigating cases involving money laundering the number of final convictions remain limited;
Amendment 121 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Calls for the need to step up efforts in preventing human trafficking, paying particular attention to unaccompanied children and child victims of trafficking, especially among children in street situation; notes that Albania is among the top five non-EU countries of citizenship for registered victims of human trafficking;
Amendment 153 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Notes that public spending on education remains low at less than 3 % of GDP; notes that pre-primary (3-6 years) enrolment rates are also very low at 33 %; urges the Albanian authorities to take concrete steps to change this situation;
Amendment 163 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. CommendNotes religious tolerance and good cooperation among religious communities; encourages the competent authorities and religious communities to cooperate in preserving and fostering religious harmony; considers it essential to prevent Islamic radicalisation, including through disengagement and reintegration of returning foreign fighters, to counter violent extremism in cooperation with CSOs and religious communities, and to intensify regional and international cooperation in this area; urges that all measures taken in this direction should ensure in all circumstances the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in accordance with international human rights standards and international instruments;
Amendment 183 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Calls on the Albanian authorities to take the necessary measures in order to prevent child labour;
Amendment 197 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Emphasises the importance of strengthening social dialogue, the capacities of social partners, and enforcement mechanisms for social rights; urges the government to modernise the education system with a view to better equipping young people with skills and knowledge in line with labour market needs; emphasises the importance of IPA (Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance) support dedicated to education, employment and social policies;
Amendment 200 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17 a. Calls on the Albanian authorities to strengthen their policies towards people with disabilities, which continue to face difficulties in accessing education, employment, healthcare, social services and decision-making, including obstacles preventing them from freely exercising the right to vote;
Amendment 201 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17 b. Is concerned about the high level of unemployment, despite the slight decrease of 0.4%; notes that unemployment remains high especially among youth, women and persons with disabilities; is concerned about long-term unemployment;
Amendment 213 #
2016/2312(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. CommendNotes Albania on its continued full alignment with relevant EU declarations and Council conclusions, thereby demonstrating its clear commitment to European integration and solidarity; commends both Albania and Serbia on their continued commitment to improving bilateral relations and strengthening regional cooperation at political and societal level, for example through the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) headquartered in Tirana; encourages both countries to continue their good cooperation in order to promote reconciliation in the region;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 41 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Commends the competent authorities for holding parliamentary elections on 16 October 2016 in an orderly manner in which fundamental freedoms were generally respected; welcomes the revised legal framework under which the elections took place, but notes the persistence of some administrative deficiencies, including on the part of the State Election Commission (SEC), as well as concerns about the accuracy of the electoral register and politicisation; expects that the alleged procedural irregularities, including alleged abuses of state funds and abuse of office, and any other reported shortcomings, will be investigated fully and addressed effectively by the competent authorities; notes with regret that part of the opposition has not recognised the results of the elections; recognises the attempts by external actors to discredit the electoral process and the difficulties this has caused;
Amendment 57 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes the attempts by Russia to influence developments in Montenegro; is concerned about the serious incidents that occurred on 16 October 2016, and calls on the Vice-President of the European Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (VP/HR), and on the Commission, to follow closely ongoing investigations by the competent authorities; considers it important that relevant services of the Member States share information pertaining to these incidents among themselves and with the VP/HR and the Commission;
Amendment 70 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Continues to be deeply concerned about the polarised domestic climate and; notes the boycott of parliamentary activities by members of the opposition; urges again all political forces to re-engage in constructive cooperation within the Montenegrin parliament; calls for further reinforcement of the parliament’s scrutiny of the accession process and capacity for budget oversight; insists repeatedly on the need for a due follow-up on the ‘audio-recording affair’;
Amendment 103 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes the adoption of an action plan for fighting money laundering and terrorism financing, and the signing of the Additional Protocol to the Council of Europe’s Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism; stresses the need to continue to develop the track record in organised crime cases, especially as regards trafficking in human beings and money laundering where reults are limited, to ensure stronger inter-agency cooperation and to further intensify regional and international cooperation in the fight against organised crime;
Amendment 106 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the new strategy to combat violent extremism in 2016-2018, which complements the national strategy for preventing and combating terrorism, money laundering and the financing of terrorism; notes the setting up of a new intelligence unit tasked with identifying and monitoring potential members of violent extremist groups; considers it important to identify people in the early stages of radicalisation in order to prevent them from being recruited by violent extremist groups; urges that all measures taken in this direction should ensure in all circumstances the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in accordance with international human rights standards and international instruments;
Amendment 130 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Remains concerned about continued gender-based violence, the lack of prosecutions and the inefficient support to, and protection of, victims; calls for measures to establish adequate protection services, enhance relevant inter- institutional coordination, make effective use of the new unified database of cases of domestic violence, and implement the 2016-2020 strategy on combating domestic violence; stresses the importance of encouraging women’s representation in politics, as well as their access to; urges the authorities to repeal the legisliative measures that discourage women participation in the labour market; notes the continued implementation of the 2013-2017 action plan on gender equality;
Amendment 136 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Calls on the Montenegrin authorities to take the necessary measures in order to prevent violence against children, human trafficking and forced child marriages that continue to be reported by NGOs;
Amendment 151 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. While noting favourable economic developments, urges the new government to launch further structural reforms with a view to improving the business and investment climate, including measures aimed at reducing the informal sector,; and to pursue efforts to diminishcknowledges the importance of state involvement in the economy; calls for the rationalisation of public spendingpublic investments for sustainable social and economic development, as well as for intensified efforts to strengthen the rule of law and contract enforcement;
Amendment 165 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Calls on the Montenegrin authorities to take the necessary measures in order to overcome health inequalities, especially access to health protection must be improved for people with disabilities, people living with HIV, children and adults who use drugs, prisoners, women in prostitution, LGBTI people, internally displaced persons and Roma;
Amendment 166 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Notes that public spending on education remains low under the EU average; emphasises the need to introduce the necessary measures especially regarding early childcare and pre schooling where enrolments are regretfully low and well below the EU target of 95% by 2020; is of the view that special attention should be noted regarding the lack of access to several public universities to persons with disabilities;
Amendment 182 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes Montenegro’s proactive participation and constructive role in regional and international cooperation; commends Montenegro for continuing fully to align its foreign policy with the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy; encourages itencourages Montenegro to continue to address, in a constructive and neighbourly spirit, outstanding bilateral issues with its neighbours, including the unresolved border demarcation issues with Serbia and Croatia;
Amendment 196 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 199 #
2016/2309(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. WelcomNotes the fact that Montenegro’s NATO Accession Protocol was signed in May 2016 and is currently being ratified by NATO members; encourages NATO members within the EU to prioritise the ratification process and to recognise that NATO membership for Montenegro is an important symbolic and strategic part of the country’s Euro- Atlantic integration processacknowledges that the accession process remains highly controversial for the people of Montegro; encourages the Montenegro authorities that such a delicate decision should be taken in a properly organized referendum;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1
Citation 1
— having regard to its previous resolutions, in particular those of 24 November 2016 on EU-Turkey relations1 , and 27 October 2016 on the situation of journalists in Turkey2 , and of 13 November 2014 on Turkey's actions creating tensions in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Cyprus, _________________ 1 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2016)0450. 2 Texts adopted, P8_TA(2016)0423.
Amendment 3 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 1 a (new)
Citation 1 a (new)
- having regard to its resolution of 15 April 2015 on the centenary of the Armenian Genocide,
Amendment 13 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to Turkey not having implemented for the eleventh consecutive year the provisions stemming from the EC-Turkey Association Agreement and the Additional Protocol thereto; this refusal continues to have a profound negative effect on the negotiation process,
Amendment 14 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 b (new)
Citation 8 b (new)
- having regard to the fact that the basis for accession to the EU for Turkey is the full compliance with the Copenhagen criteria and the EU's integration capacity, in accordance with the conclusions of the December 2006 European Council meeting,
Amendment 26 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 16
Citation 16
— having regard to the fact that respect for the rule of law, including, in particular, the separation of powers, democracy, freedom of expression and media, human rights, the rights of minorities and religious freedom, freedom of association and peaceful protest, including the property rights of all non-Muslim religious minorities, good neighbourly relations, the rights of women and children, the fight against corruption and organised crime, religious freedom, freedom of association and peaceful protest, and tackling discrimination against vulnerable groups such as the Roma, disabled persons, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons, are at the core of the negotiation process,
Amendment 34 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18
Citation 18
— having regard to the crisis in Syria, the efforts towards a ceasefire and a peaceful settlement, and Turkey’s obligations to enhance stability and promote good neighbourly relations through intensive efforts in order to resolve outstanding bilateral issues, disputes and conflicts with the neighbouring countries over land and maritime borders and airspace, in accordance with the UN Charter and the UNCLOS,
Amendment 57 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines, however, that measures taken under the state of emergency had large-scale, disproportionate and long- lasting negative effects on the protection of fundamental freedoms in the country; condemns the collective dismissal of civil servants, the mass liquidation of media outlets, the arrests of journalists, academics, judges, human rights defenders, elected officials and ordinary citizens, and the confiscation of property and passports on the basis of emergency decree laws without individualised decisions, and without the possibility of timely judicial review; calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners held without proof of individual involvement in committing crime or without any charges presented against them;
Amendment 63 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines, however, that measures taken under the state of emergency had large-scale, disproportionate and long- lasting negative effects on the protection of fundamental freedoms in the country; condemns the collective dismissal of civil servants, the mass liquidation of media outlets, the arrests of journalists, academics, judges, human rights defenders, elected officials and ordinary citizens (over 48 000 according to recent Ministry of Justice figures), and the confiscation of property and passports on the basis of emergency decree laws without individualised decisions, and without the possibility of timely judicial review;
Amendment 99 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note of the outcome of the referendum that took place on 16 April 2017, held under the state of emergency and in circumstances that prevented a fair campaign, as noted, in particular, by the joint observation mission undertaken by the OSCE and the Council of Europe; supports an independent evaluation of all claims regarding irregularities; notes the remarks of the Venice Commission on the constitutional reform, and underlines that the proposed constitutional amendments do not respect the fundamental principles of the separation of powers and sufficient checks and balances, and are not in line with the Copenhagen criteria;
Amendment 138 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that measures undertaken following the declaration of the state of emergency have targeted not only alleged members/supporters of the Gülen movement, but dissent in general and political parties of the opposition in particular; strongly condemns the imprisonment of 13 MPs belonging to the People’s Democratic Party (HDP), including its co-chairs, and of 90 Kurdish municipal mayors; urges the Turkish Government to free those people without delay and restore them to the offices to which they were elected under universal suffrage, and to lift the state of emergency immediately; underlines that the reintroduction of the death penalty would violate Turkey’s international commitments, jeopardise its membership of the Council of Europe and lead to an immediate end to the EU accession talks;
Amendment 150 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Is concerned by the increasingly frequent allegations of torture, in particular in prisons, and calls for the immediate publication of the latest reports by the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT)1a;
Amendment 151 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Condemns strongly the violations of freedom of expression and the serious infringements of media freedom, including the disproportionate bannings of media sites and social media; notes with concern the closure of around 170 media outlets - including almost all Kurdish-language outlets - and the jailing of more than 150 journalists; recalls that a free and pluralistic press is an essential component of any democracy and urges the Turkish government to release all journalists immediately; condemns, furthermore, the repeated blocking of access to social media, in particular the recent blocking of the online encyclopaedia Wikipedia in order to prevent modifications being made to articles about Turkey, and condemns the Turkish courts’ decision to turn down the Wikimedia Foundation’s request for the blocking to stop;
Amendment 153 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Condemns strongly the serious backsliding and violations of freedom of expression and the serious infringements of media freedom, including the disproportionate bannings of media sites and social media; notes with concern the closure of around 170 media outlets - including almost all Kurdish-language outlets - and the jailing of more than 150 journalists; regrets in this context that in the last World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders the country has ranked 155th out of 180 countries, while according Freedom House 2017 report on the country's Press Freedom, the country's status is "Not Free"; recalls that a free and pluralistic press is an essential component of any democracy and urges the Turkish government to release all journalists immediately;
Amendment 168 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 8 – point 1 (new)
(1) Condemns the adoption of the 2016 law on the legal protection of security forces involved in counter- terrorism operations, the terms of which have given rise to fears that it could be a way of fostering impunity;
Amendment 174 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Expresses its serious concern at the continuously deteriorating situation in south-east Turkey, especially in the areas where curfews were imposed, where some 2 000 people were reportedly killed in the context of security operations and an estimated half a million people became displaced in the period from July 2015 to December 2016; notes that local prosecutors have consistently refused to open investigations into the reported killings; recalls that the Turkish Government has a responsibility to protect all people living on its territory, irrespective of their ethnic and cultural origin, religion or beliefs; is convinced that only a fair political settlement of the Kurdish question can bring sustainable stability and prosperity both to the area and to Turkey as a whole; notes that a series of laws have created an atmosphere of ‘systematic impunity’ for the security forces; regrets the decision of the Turkish Parliament to waive the immunity of a large number of MPs unconstitutionally, paving the way for the arrests of opposition politicians;
Amendment 201 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on Turkey to protect the rights of the most vulnerable groups and of persons belonging to minorities; regrets that the LGBTI marches in Ankara and Istanbul were banned for the second consecutive year; is seriously concerned about gender-based violence, discrimination, hate speech against minorities, hate crime, lack of respect for the freedom of religion or belief and violations of the human rights of LGBTI persons; calls on Turkey to harmonise its domestic legislation with the Council of Europe’s Istanbul Convention, which it ratified in 2014; welcomes the government’s national strategy and action plan for Roma and encourages the authorities to address key obstacles to the social inclusion of Roma;
Amendment 213 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 d (new)
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11 d. Calls for the implementation of the Council of Europe Venice Commission Resolution 1625 (2008) on the protection of property rights on Imvros and Tenedos; notes that further action is needed to address the problems faced by members of the Greek minority on these islands, in particular with regard to property rights; calls on Turkish authorities, in this regard and given the dwindling number of members of the minority, to encourage and assist expatriate minority families who wish to return to the island; calls on Turkey to respect the 1972 UNESCO Convention and to ratify the 2005 UNESCO Convention on the protection and promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expression, which is the EU's main legal reference in the area of culture;
Amendment 220 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the deepening ofNotes that there has not been much progress in the EU- Turkey relations in key areas of joint interest, such as counter-terrorism, migration, energy, the economy and trade; believes EU-Turkey coopbelieves EU- Turkey cooperation in key areas can be an investment in the stability and prosperity of both Turkey and the EU; insists that the Turkish government has to revise in line with Internation in these areas to be an investment in the stability and prosperity of both Turkey and the EUal and European Law the legal framework as regards organised crime and terrorism in order to ensure the freedom and fundamental rights, notably the right to fair trial and freedom of expression, of assembly and association in practice;
Amendment 237 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Believes that strengthening trade relations could bring concrete benefits to citizens in Turkey and the EU, and therefore supports the Commission’s proposal to start negotiations on the upgrading of the Customs Union; reiterates that the EU is Turkey’s main trading partner and tha can be contemplated provided that Turkey proceeds first two thirds of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Turkey comes from EU Member States; ce full and indiscriminate implementation of its obligationsi ders the involvement of social partners in negotiations as crucialiving from the current Customs Union Agreement between EU- Turkey; calls on the Commission to include political benchmarks on human rights and fundamental freedoms inonce the negotiations for the upgraded Customs Union begin;
Amendment 250 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Deplores Turkey´s refusal to fulfil its obligation of full, non-discriminatory implementation of the Additional Protocol to the EC-Turkey Association Agreement vis-à-vis all member states, the Republic of Cyprus in particular; reiterates that Turkey's refusal to normalize its relations with all EU Member States has started having a negative impact on its relations with the EU, including its accession process;
Amendment 263 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that visa liberalisation is important for the Turkish population and will enhance people-to-people contacts; encourages the Turkish Government to comply with the final outstanding criteria, including revision of its anti-terrorism legislation and to fully and in a non- discriminatory manner meet all the criteria identified in the visa liberalisation roadmap towards all Member States;
Amendment 293 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Condemns in the strongest terms all terrorist attacks carried out in Turkey, and stands firmly by Turkey’s population in our joint fight against terrorism; welcomes the close bilateral relations between EU Member States and Turkey in the field of anti-terrorism cooperation, including on ‘foreign fighters’; reiterates its condemnation of the return to violence by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), which has been on the EU’sstresses that the inclusion of PKK on the EU's list of terrorist organisations is standing in the way of the establishment of peace, dialogue and negotiations, at the same time that facilitates the infringement of human rights; calls therefore on the Council to revise the list and remove the PKK from the list of terrorist organisations since 2002; inv; calls on the Turkish authorities the Member States to enforce legislation banning the use of signs and symbols of organisations which are on that listo restart talks with PKK leaders for a peaceful solution for the Kurdish question; and to end the confinement of Abdullah Ocalan in prison;
Amendment 299 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Calls on European Council for EU embargo on arms sales to Turkey, following the decision of Germany and Austria;
Amendment 306 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Commends the engagement by the Turkish Government and the hospitality shown by the population in hosting around 3 million refugees; notescalls on the EU and the Heads of States and Governments of the EU to revoke the EU-Turkey statement on migration, and urges the Member States to initiate the voluntary resettlement scheme for the most vulnerable refugees in Turkey; calls on the Commission to ensure long-term investment in both refugees and their host communities in Turkey; encourages the Turkish Government to grant work permits to all Syrian refugees; calls on Ankara to keep up its patrolling efforts in the Aegean and to implement fully the bilateral readmission agreements signed with Bulgaria and Greece;
Amendment 319 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Is disturbed at ONG reports highlighting the growing number of refugee children working under illegal conditions in Turkish businesses; also stresses that it is essential to prevent the death of migrants at sea not just by developing legal and safe access routes for migrants and asylum seekers, but also by ensuring that the Turkish authorities genuinely act to combat the people smugglers and traffickers in Turkey whose methods include corrupting the security forces; regrets that the joint EU- Turkey action plan on refugees and migration management takes no account of the reality of the situation for migrants and refugees in Turkey and is based on a purely repressive approach; stresses in this context that cooperation on migration should not be used as a bargaining chip or be conditional solely on reinforced border controls or the accession process, but should also take into account the interests of migrants and asylum seekers and the recognition of their rights;
Amendment 324 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Condemns strongly the recent statements by President Erdogan accusing some EU leaders of ‘Nazi practices’ and warns that the continuation of such unwarranted statements undermines Turkey’s credibility as a political partner; notes with concern the reports of alleged pressure on members of the Turkish diaspora living in the Member States, and condemns the Turkish authorities’ surveillance of citizens with dual nationality living abroad; is concerned at the revocation of a large number of passports, leaving people stateless in contravention of the UN's 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons and its 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness;
Amendment 334 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Calls upon the Turkish Government to halt its plans for the construction of the Akkuyuy nuclear power plant; points out that the envisaged site is located in a region prone to severe earthquakes, hence posing a major threat not only to Turkey but to the Mediterranean region; accordingly, requests that the Turkish Government join the Espoo Convention, which commits parties to notifying and consulting each other on major projects under consideration that are likely to have a significant adverse environmental impact across boundaries; to this end, asks the Turkish Government to involve, or at least consult, the governments of its neighbouring countries, such as Greece and Cyprus, during any further developments in the Akkuyu venture;
Amendment 355 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that a settlement of the Cyprus problem would have a positive impact on the entire region, while first and foremost benefiting both Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots; praises the leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities in Cyprus for having achieved major progress in the settlement talks; welcomes the exchange of preferred maps, thus far unprecedented, and the first international conferenceConference on Cyprus held with the guarantor powers; supports the settlement based on a bi- communal, bi-zonal federation with political equality, in line with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, a single international legal personality, single sovereignty and single citizenship with political equality between the two communities, in line with the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and on the basis of respect for international law and the principles on which the Union is founded; welcomes the intensified engagement by the parties to achieve the settlement of the Cyprus problem; expects Turkey to show active support for the negotiations, and reiterates that Turkey’s commitment and contribution to a comprehensive settlement remain crucial; praises the important work of the Committee on Missing Persons (CMP), and calls on Turkey to allow access to all relevant sites and to assist the CMP by providing information from its military archivemilitary zones for exhumation and to assist the CMP to the discovery of relocated and other remains by providing all relevant information from its military archives; welcomes, in this respect, the appointment of EP standing rapporteur on missing persons;
Amendment 372 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Calls on Turkey to immediately withdraw its troops from Cyprus and to transfer Varosha to its lawful inhabitants in accordance with UNSC Resolution 550(1984);
Amendment 375 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Calls on Turkey to sign and ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which has been signed and ratified by the EU, the 28 Member States and all other candidate countries and forms part of the acquis in line with December 2015 Council Conclusions and other relevant Council Conclusions; also condemns all the provoking actions of Turkey within the EEZ of the Republic of Cyprus which are a source of instability and calls on Turkey to terminate them; it recalls that Ankara must respect the sovereign rights of all EU Member States and to refrain from any action damaging good neighbourly relations while at the same time respecting the principle of peaceful settlement of disputes;
Amendment 377 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Calls on the Turkish government to end the repeated violations of Greek airspace and territorial waters, as well as Turkish military aircraft flights over Greek islands, in accordance with the principle of good neighbourly relations which constitute a fundamental part of the Negotiating Framework and an essential element of the Enlargement Process; in this framework it once again expresses its deep regret that the casus belli threat declared by the Turkish Grand National Assembly against Greece in 1995, has not yet been withdrawn;
Amendment 384 #
2016/2308(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19 c. Deplores Turkey's policy of illegal settlement and calls on Turkey to refrain from further settlement of Turkish citizens in the occupied areas of Cyprus, which is contrary to the Geneva Convention and the principles of international law; urges Turkey to revoke relevant threats and terminate all actions aiming to alter the demographic balance on the island thus impeding a future solution;
Amendment 145 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39 a. Deems it necessary to increase appropriations for the Turkish Cypriot Community budget line (+EUR 3 million) for the purpose of contributing decisively to the continuation and intensification of the mission of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus and of supporting the bicommunal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, thus promoting trust and reconciliation between the two communities;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
- having regard to the 21 September 2005 EU declaration pertaining to the full, non-discriminatory implementation of the Additional Protocol by Turkey to all EU Member States,
Amendment 2 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
- having regard to the EU Common Position at the 53rd Association Council of 18 May 2015,
Amendment 6 #
2016/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that while the modernisation of the Customs Union will further strengthen the already strong economic ties between Turkey and the European Union (EU), and will keep Turkey economically anchored to the EUthis cannot proceed when Turkey has not fully and effectively implemented the existing Customs Union towards all member states including the Republic of Cyprus; believes that strengthening trade relations could bring concrete benefits to citizens in Turkey and EU Member States, and also contribute to both sides engaging in a positive reform agenda while mitigating political tensions with Ankara on the deteriorating situation of the rule of law and fundamental freedoms in the country;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
C b. whereas Turkey has not proceeded to the full, effective and non- discriminatory implementation of the existing CU towards the Republic of Cyprus;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2031(INI)
2. Notes that the upgrade of the EU-Turkey trade relations forms an essential part of the efforts made by the EU and Turkey to deepen their relations in key areas of joint interest identified at the EU-Turkey Summit of 29 November 2015 and in the EU-Turkey statement of 18 March 2016; states that this is even more important now that the accession talks are stalled despite the significant short- and long-term strategic interests for both the EU as Turkey, such as trade, migration, the fight against terrorism, energy and stability in the neighbourhood;
Amendment 27 #
2016/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes note of Turkey’s recent rapprochement with Russia and the statements of the Turkish Government regarding the country’s possible accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation; rReiterates that the EU is Turkey’s main trading partner and that two thirds of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Turkey comes from EU Member States; emphasises that the Customs Union requires Turkey to align its legislation with the acquis communautaire;
Amendment 27 #
2016/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that modernising, balancing and widening the CU to include services, public procurement and agriculture would involve benefits for both parties; had Turkey proceeded to the full and effective implementation of the existing CU towards all EU Member States including the Republic of Cyprus, in a non-discriminatory manner;
Amendment 30 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. having regard to the will of the parties to expand and improve trade relations and the decision to launch negotiations to modernise the Customs Union and extend its scope;
Amendment 31 #
2016/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, terrorism and the aftermath of the coup attempt of 15 July 2016; stresses that while the chaos and instability in the Middle East, the Russian annexation of Crimea and intervention in Ukraine, are adversely affecting Turkey’s foreign trade within its neighbourhood, an upgraded Customs Union can help Turkey to overcome the challenges it faces, and contribute to transforming Turkey into a pillar of stability and an engine of growth for its citizens, if the necessary reforms are made by the governmentgiven that Turkey fulfils its obligations towards all EU member states and respects the rule of law;
Amendment 44 #
2016/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. WelcomNotes the fact that Turkish regulatory alignment with EU standards resulting from the conclusion of the Customs Union has made the country more competitive; believes that the modernisation of the Customs Union would provide an opportunity for Turkey to revisit its growth model and escape from the ‘middle income (country) trap’; welcomnotes the fact that the deepening of the Customs Union will have a positive influence on Turkey’s economic governance and strengthen Turkey’s independent regulatory institutions;
Amendment 50 #
2016/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to include political benchmarks in the upgraded Customs Union between Turkey and the EUuncil and the Commission to demand from Turkey to fulfil all its obligations towards all Member States in a non-discriminatory manner before an upgraded Customs Union is finalised that must include political benchmarks on human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Amendment 52 #
2016/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. CWith respect to the principle of non-discriminatory reciprocity by Turkey, considers that visa-free travel or the creation of a long-term multiple-entry visa for business travellers would have a positive impact on bilateral trade;
Amendment 55 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) while recognising Turkey’s strategicimportant role due to its geographical proximity and to its historical, cultural, political and commercial ties with the EU, the development of a new trade framework has to be an integral, albeit specific, part of the EU’s global policy and, in particular, of the principles and objectives of its external action;
Amendment 59 #
2016/2031(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Regrets that to date Turkey has not fulfilled 7 out of 72 benchmarks of the visa liberalisation roadmap and recalls the need for Turkey to meetfulfil all 72 benchmarks towards all Member States in a non- discriminatory manner before an update of the Customs Union in the field of services can take places considered; considers that the criteria for visa liberalisation should never be bent for political reasons.
Amendment 62 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) the strengthening of trade relations between the EU and Turkey should be set against the background of the common will of the parties to share the set of values and principles laid down in the EU's founding treaties, including the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and to work together to implement them fully and comprehensively; reiterates its deep concern over the severe deterioration of human rights situation, democratic principles and the rule of law in Turkey;
Amendment 69 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
Paragraph 1 – point a – point iii
(iii) with a view to the start of the negotiations, the economic, social, political and legal conditions under which they possible negotiations are to take place and which, in any case, will determine the effects of those negotiations on citizens' lives, should be specifically and carefully considered; social partners and civil society should be involved in this process;
Amendment 79 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point v
Paragraph 1 – point a – point v
(v) the agreement on the modernisation of the Customs Union and the strengthening of trade relations between the EU and Turkey will have to be applied fully and, equally to all Member Stateand in a non-discriminatory manner to all Member States, including the Republic of Cyprus;
Amendment 81 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a – point vi
Paragraph 1 – point a – point vi
(vi) the entire negotiating process should be based on the principles of transparency and full access to the proceedings; the Commission shall continue to monitor and report closely the ongoing human rights, social and economic situation in Turkey at every step of this process and in the event of the deterioration of the situation, suspension of the process shall be invoked;
Amendment 94 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point i a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point b – point i a (new)
(ia) a prerequisite for launching negotiations for the modernisation of the Customs Union is that Turkey should proceed to the full, effective and non- discriminatory implementation of the existing Customs Union vis a vis all MS, including the Republic of Cyprus;
Amendment 113 #
2016/2031(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
Paragraph 1 – point b – point vi
Amendment 26 #
2016/0408(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Data on third-country nationals in respect of whom an alert has been issued for the purposes of refusing entry and stay shall be entered in SIS on the basis of a national alert resulting from a decision taken by the competent administrative or judicial authorities in accordance with the rules of procedure laid down by national law taken on the basis of an individual assessment. Appeals against those decisions shall be made in accordance with national law.In full respect of Regulation 2016/679, effective remedies and appeals against those decisions, as well as the right to access their personal data and to erase, complete or ratify them, shall be guaranteed, including for third country nationals not present on EU territory
Amendment 30 #
2016/0408(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3
Article 30 – paragraph 3
3. The use of information obtained from a search in the SIS is subject to the consent of the Member State concerned. If the Member State allows the use of such information, the handling thereof by Europol shall be governed by Regulation (EU) 2016/794. Europol may only communicate such information to third countries and third bodies with the consent of the Member State concerned.
Amendment 35 #
2016/0408(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 47 – paragraph 1
Article 47 – paragraph 1
1. The right of data subjects to have access to data relating to them entered in SIS and to have such data rectified or erased shall be exercised in accordance with the law of the Member State before which they invoke that right, regardless if the data subject is on EU territory.
Amendment 36 #
2016/0408(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
Article 48 – paragraph 2 – point a – point ii
(ii) the provision of the information proves impossible or would involve a disproportionate effort;
Amendment 37 #
2016/0408(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1
Article 49 – paragraph 1
1. Any person may bring an action before the courts or the authority competent under the law of any Member State to access, rectify, delete or erase information or to obtain compensation in connection with an alert relating to him. or her, regardless of being present or not on EU territory when taking such action
Amendment 70 #
2016/0407(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. The Member States shall provide on a monthly basis statistics to the European Agency for the operational management of large-scale information systems in the area of freedom, security and justice established by Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council36 (‘the Agency’) on the number of confirmed returns, on whether the return was carried out in voluntary compliance with an obligation to return or was enforcedly in the case of non-voluntary return, and on the third countries of destination. Those statistics shall not contain personal data. _________________ 36 Regulation (EU) No 1077/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 establishing a European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (OJ L 286, 1.11.2011, p.1).
Amendment 76 #
2016/0407(COD)
1. Without prejudice to Articles 6 and 8, alerts on return shall be deleted when the decision upon which the alert was based has been withdrawn or annulled by the competent authority. Alerts on return shall also be deleted when the third-country national concerned can demonstrate that they have left the territory of the Member States in compliance with a return decision issued in accordance with provisions respecting Directive 2008/115/EC.cluding by simply demonstrating their presence outside EU territory
Amendment 79 #
2016/0407(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Data processed in SIS and the related supplementary information pursuant to this Regulation may not be transferred or made available to a third-country in accordance with Chapter V of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 with the authorisation of the issuing Member State, only for the purpose of identification of and issuance of an identification or travel document to an illegally staying-third country national in view of returnor international organizations.
Amendment 35 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) The definitions and criteria for determining disability and invalidity differ widely across the Member States, which can constitute a major obstacle to the mutual recognition of national decisions on disability and invalidity issues, in particular as regards access to specific services and facilities, and can put people with a disability or invalidity at a particular disadvantage in the field of social security when moving from one Member State to another. It is therefore necessary, with a view to facilitating the travel and movement of persons with a disability or invalidity from one Member State to another, to ensure the mutual recognition of disability status between Member States, in particular through the swift implementation of the European Disability Card in all Member States which will be connected to the European Health Insurance Card and the European Social Security Card.
Amendment 38 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 b (new)
Recital 3 b (new)
(3b) In order to ensure the effective implementation and enforcement of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), and guarantee the portability of disability benefits, harmonisation of disability policies in the Union, including the adoption of common definition, criteria and methods of evaluation of disability (percentage of disability) for the purpose of social security coordination should be adopted. The need for the adoption of the aforementioned emanated from the accession of the European Union to the UNCRPD, the first international organization to adhere to a UN human rights convention.
Amendment 43 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
Amendment 48 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) In the area of unemployment benefits, the rules on the aggregation of periods of insurance should be applied uniformly by all Member States. With the exception of cross-border workers referred to in Article 65(2), the rules on the aggregation of periods for the purpose of conferring entitlement to unemployment benefits should be subject to the condition that an insured person has most recently completed at least three months of insurance in that Member State. The previously competent Member State should become competent for all insured persons who do not satisfy this condition. In this case, registration with the employment services of the Member State of most recent insurance should have the same effect as registration with the employment services of the Member State, where the unemployed person had been previously insured on the basis of Article 6.
Amendment 52 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Following the recommendations in the EU Citizenship Report 2013,35 there is a need to extend the minimum duration of export of unemployment benefits from three to six monthsuntil exhaustion of the rights acquired by the job seeker in order to improve the opportunities for unemployed persons moving to another Member State to look for work and their chances for requalification and reintegration into the labour market and to address skills mismatches across borders. __________________ 35 COM(2013) 269 final.
Amendment 62 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) With a view to expediting the procedure for the verification, rectification and withdrawal of documents (in particular concerning the social security legislation which applies to the holder) in case of fraud and error, it is necessary to strengthen the collaboration and the exchange of information between the issuing institution and the institution requesting a withdrawal. Where there is doubt about the validity of a document or about the correctness of supporting evidence or where there is a difference of views between Member States concerning the determination of the applicable legislation, it is in the interest of the Member States and the persons concerned that the institutions concerned reach an agreement within a reasonable period of time. In the absence of a response within the specified deadline, the requesting institution should become competent to determine the legislation applicable.
Amendment 69 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Recital 5 a
Recital 5 a
Amendment 75 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Recital 5 b
Recital 5 b
(5b) Member States should ensure that economically inactive EU mobile citizens are not prevented from satisfying the condition of having comprehensive sickness insurance cover in the host Member State, as laid down in Directive 2004/38/EC. This may entail allowing such citizens to contribute in a proportionate manner to a scheme for sickness coverage or to otherwise fulfil the relevant criteria for access to sickness insurance in the Member State in which they habitually reside.
Amendment 78 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Recital 5 c
Recital 5 c
(5c) Notwithstandhing withing the limitations on the right to equal treatment for economically inactive persons, that arise from the Directive 2004/38/EC or otherwise by virtue of Union law, nothing within this Regulation should restrict the fundamental rightsis Regulation should restrict the fundamental rights of economically inactive persons and persons with the right of freedom of movement for the purposes of seeking employment recognised in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, notably the right to human dignity (Article 1), the right to life (Article 2), the entitlement to social security benefits and social services (Article 34) and the right to healthcare (Article 35).
Amendment 87 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 1 – point c
Article 1 – point c
Amendment 88 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point b
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 1 – point i – point 1 – point ii
Article 1 – point i – point 1 – point ii
(b) In Point (i)(1)(ii) afterwithin the term “Title III, Chapter 1 on sickness, long-term care, maternity and equivalent paternity benefits” the term “ and Chapter 1a on long-term care benefits” is inserted. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.))
Amendment 89 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point c
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 1 – point v a – point i
Article 1 – point v a – point i
(c) In Point (va)(i) afterwithin the term “Title III, Chapter 1 (sickness, long-term care, maternity and equivalent paternity benefits),” the term "and Chapter 1a (long- term care benefits)” is inserted and the last sentence is deleted. (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.)
Amendment 91 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Regulation 883/2004
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Amendment 95 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
1. A person who pursues an activity as an employed person in a Member State on behalf of an employer which normally carries out its activities there and who is posted within the meaning of Directive 96/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 1996 concerning the posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services46 or sent by that employer to another Member State to perform work on that employer's behalf shall continue to be subject to the legislation of the first Member State, provided that: (a) the anticipated or actual duration of such work does not exceed 246 months and that the person is not posted or sent to replace another employed or self-employed person previously posted or sent within the meaning of this Article. __________________ 46 OJ L 018 , 21.01.1997 p. 1; and (b) for a period of at least six months immediately preceding the start of the activity as an employed person, the person concerned is already subject to the legislation of the Member State in which his or her employer is established.
Amendment 97 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. A person who normally pursues an activity as a self-employed person in a Member State who goes to pursue a similar activity in another Member State shall continue to be subject to the legislation of the first Member State, provided that: (a) the anticipated or actual duration of such activity does not exceed 24six months and that the person is not replacing another posted employed or self-employed person., and (b) for a period of at least six months immediately preceding the start of the activity, the person concerned has already been subject to the legislation of the Member State in which he or she normally pursues his or her activity.
Amendment 100 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13
2a. Member States ensure that economically inactive mobile citizens and job seekers can access comprehensive sickness insurance cover in the host Member State by allowing such citizens to contribute in a proportionate manner to a sickness insurance or to otherwise fulfil the relevant criteria for access to sickness insurance in the Member State in which they habitually reside.
Amendment 101 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
Amendment 102 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 19
Article 19
Article 19 is replaced by the following: “Article 19 Stay outside the competent Member State 1. Unless otherwise provided for by paragraph 2, an insured person and the members of his/her family staying in a Member State other than the competent Member State shall be entitled to the benefits in kind which become necessary on medical grounds or due to the need for long-term care during their stay, taking into account the nature of the benefits and the expected length of the stay. These benefits shall be provided on behalf of the competent institution by the institution of the place of stay, in accordance with the provisions of the legislation it applies, as though the persons concerned were insured under the said legislation. ” 2. The Administrative Commission shall establish a list of benefits in kind which, in order to be provided during a stay in another Member State, require for practical reasons a prior agreement between the person concerned and the institution providing the care. lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:2004R0883:20130108:EN:HTML)benefit. Or. en (http://eur-
Amendment 103 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 c (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 14 c (new)
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 30
Article 30
Article 30 is replaced by the following: “Article 30 Contributions by pensioners 1. The institution of a Member State which is responsible under the legislation it applies for making deductions in respect of contributions for sickness, long-term care, maternity and equivalent paternity benefits, may request and recover such deductions, calculated in accordance with the legislation it applies, only to the extent that the cost of the benefits pursuant to Articles 23 to 26 is to be borne by an institution of the said Member State. 2. Where, in the cases referred to in Article 25, the acquisition of sickness, long-term care, maternity and equivalent paternity benefits is subject to the payment of contributions or similar payments under the legislation of a Member State in which the pensioner concerned resides, these contributions shall not be payable by virtue of such residence. lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:2004R0883:20130108:EN:HTML)” Or. en (http://eur-
Amendment 104 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Chapter 1 a
Chapter 1 a
Amendment 107 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Amendment 113 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20 – point a
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 64 – paragraph 1 – point c
(a) In paragraph 1 point (c) the word “three” shall be replaced by “six” and the words “of three months up to a maximum of six months” shall be replaced by the words “of six months up to the end of the period of that person's entitlement to benefits”;the following “(c) entitlement to unemployment benefits shall be maintained until their expiry;”
Amendment 119 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 21
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 64 a
Article 64 a
Amendment 126 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 25
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 76 a – paragraph 1 – indent 4
Article 76 a – paragraph 1 – indent 4
– the withdrawal of the document: – when its accuracy and validity is contested by the competent institution of the Member State of employment. – when the issuing institution fails to respond within the specified deadline.
Amendment 127 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Regulation (EC) No 883/2004
Article 88
Article 88
Amendment 140 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 23 – last sentence
Article 23 – last sentence
Amendment 141 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 14 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
(14a) In Article 23, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: “If the legislation of the Member State of residence or stay comprises more than one scheme of sickness, long-term care, maternity and paternity insurance for more than one category of insured persons, the provisions applicable under Articles 17, 19(1), 20, 22, 24 and 26 of the basic Regulation shall be those of the legislation on the general scheme for employed persons. lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:2009R0987:20130108:EN:HTML)ˮ (This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.) Or. en (http://eur-
Amendment 142 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 25 – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1
(15a) in Article 25, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: 1. For the purposes of the application of Article 19 of the basic Regulation, the insured person shall present to the health care or long-term care provider in the Member State of stay a document issued by the competent institution indicating his entitlement to benefits in kind. If the insured person does not have such a document, the institution of the place of stay, upon request or if otherwise necessary, shall contact the competent institution in order to obtain one. lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:2009R0987:20130108:EN:HTML)Or. en (http://eur-
Amendment 143 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 b (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 b (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 25 – paragraph 3
Article 25 – paragraph 3
(15b) in Article 25, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: 3. The benefits in kind referred to in Article 19 (1) of the basic Regulation shall refer to the benefits in kind which are provided in the Member State of stay, in accordance with its legislation, and which become necessary on medical grounds or due to the need for long-term care with a view to preventing an insured person from being forced to return, before the end of the planned duration of stay, to the competent Member State to obtain the necessary treatment. lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:2009R0987:20130108:EN:HTML)Or. en (http://eur-
Amendment 144 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 54 – paragraph 1
Article 54 – paragraph 1
(19a) in Article 54, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: 1. Article 12(1) of the implementing Regulation shall apply mutatis mutandis to Aunemployment benefits treated under article 61 of the basic Regulation. Without prejudice to the underlying obligations of the institutions involved, the person concerned may submit to the competent institution a document issued by the institution of the Member State to whose legislation he was subject in respect of his last activity as an employed or self- employed person specifying the periods completed under that legislation. lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:2009R0987:20130108:EN:HTML)(This amendment applies throughout the text. Adopting it will necessitate corresponding changes throughout.) Or. en (http://eur-
Amendment 145 #
2016/0397(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26 a (new)
Regulation (EC) No 987/2009
Article 67 – paragraph 5
Article 67 – paragraph 5
(26a) Article 67 paragraph 5 is replaced by the following: 5. The claims shall be paid to the liaison body of the creditor Member State referred to in Article 66 of the implementing Regulation by the debtor institution within 182 months of the end of the month during which they were introduced to the liaison body of the debtor Member State. This does not apply to the claims which the debtor institution has rejected for a relevant reason within that period. lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CONSLEG:2009R0987:20130108:EN:HTML)Or. en (http://eur-
Amendment 11 #
Amendment 26 #
2016/0207(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Supporting security sector actors, including the military under exceptional circumstances,public or governmental as well as civil non- governmental sector actors in third countries in a conflict prevention, crisis management or stabilisation context is essential to ensure appropriate conditions for poverty eradication and development. Those actions are particularly necessary to ensure the protection and support of civilian populations in the areas affected by conflict, crises or fragility. Good governance and effective democratic control and civilian oversight of the security system, including the military, as well as compliance with human rights and the rule of law principles are essential attributes of a well-functioning State in any context, and should be promoted through a wider security sector reformgreater use of civilian cooperation among the Union, the local and regional public or intergovernmental sector as well as NGOs, in order to provide support to third countries.
Amendment 32 #
2016/0207(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
Amendment 36 #
2016/0207(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) Articles 209 and 212 of Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) both refer to Article 208 TFEU which clearly states that the "Union development cooperation policy shall have as its primary objective the reduction and, in the long term, the eradication of poverty. The Union shall take account of the objectives of development cooperation in the policies that it implements which are likely to affect developing countries." Any subordination, therefore, of development aid and cooperation under security or defence policy is to be imperatively avoided, and consequently the external financing instruments concerning, including this instrument, are to be implemented in that spirit.
Amendment 40 #
2016/0207(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6 b (new)
Recital 6 b (new)
(6b) In accordance with Article 41(2) TEU, operating expenditure arising from operations having military or defence implications are not to be charged to the Union budget.
Amendment 44 #
2016/0207(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1a
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1a
Amendment 50 #
2016/0207(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 3a – title
Article 3a – title
Amendment 53 #
2016/0207(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 3a – paragraph 1
Article 3a – paragraph 1
1. In order to contribute to sustainable development and in particular the achievement of stable, peaceful and inclusive societies, Union assistance under this Regulation may be used to build the capacity of military actors in partner countries, under the exceptional circumstancesprevent conflicts, ensure preparedness to address pre- and post-crisis situations and consolidate peace, guided by the principle of as set out in paragraph 3 of this Articletrict commitment to a purely civilian and non-military approach.
Amendment 56 #
2016/0207(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 3a – paragraph 2
Article 3a – paragraph 2
2. Assistance may cover in particular the provision of capacity building programmes in support of security and development, including training, mentoring and advice, as well as the provision of equipment, infrastructure improvements and provision of other services. any of the following measures: (a) support for civilian measures related to demobilisation, disarmament and reintegration (DDR), ad hoc tribunals, truth and reconciliation commissions and mechanisms; (b) support for socio-economic measures to address the impact of displaced populations, including measures addressing the needs of host communities in a situation of critical situation or emerging conflict; (c) support of international, regional, state and non-governmental organisations, which undertake efforts in and promote confidence building, mediation, reconciliation and dialogue; (d) support for measures to address the impact on the civilian population of anti-personnel landmines, unexploded ordnance or explosive remnants of war and violent conflicts; (e) support for measures to combat the trade of small arms and light weapons in particular into conflict regions, including within the UN framework, and in close cooperation with civil society; (f) support for socio-economic measures to promote ownership, equitable and fair access to, and transparent management of natural resources; (g) support for measures to help to develop and organise civil society's participation in the political process, in particular measures to promote the participation of women.
Amendment 65 #
2016/0207(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 3a – paragraph 3
Article 3a – paragraph 3
Amendment 76 #
2016/0207(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 3a – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 3a – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) recurrent military expenditure;
Amendment 81 #
2016/0207(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 3a – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 3a – paragraph 4 – point c
Amendment 90 #
2016/0207(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 3a – paragraph 5
Article 3a – paragraph 5
Amendment 93 #
2016/0207(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 3a – paragraph 6
Article 3a – paragraph 6
Amendment 97 #
2016/0207(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Amendment 99 #
2016/0207(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Amendment 102 #
2016/0207(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Regulation (EU) No 230/2014
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Amendment 106 #
2016/0207(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Regulation No 230/2014
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Article 13 – paragraph 1
Amendment 1 #
2016/0205(NLE)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
The Committee on Foreign Affairs calls on the Committee on International Trade, as the committee responsible, to recommend that Parliament give itsdecline to consent to the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between Canada of the one part, and the European Union and its Member States, of the other part.
Amendment 85 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises that differences exist between the EU and Iran on the use of the death penaltythere are considerable differences between the EU and Iran on the use of death penalty; reiterates its long-standing opposition to the death penalty in all cases and under all circumstances and emphasises once again that the abolition of the death penalty is a key objective of EU human rights policy; highlights that, according article 3(5) TEU in its relations with the wider world, the Union has a duty to contribute to the protection of human rights, the strict observance of international law and the respect for the principles of the UN Charter; remains fully convinced that death sentences are not a solution and in no way discourage, nor act as a deterrent to drug trafficking or preventing individuals from falling victim to drug abuse; nevertheless believes cooperation on anti-narcotics programmes and on the question of juvenile executions, in line with Iran’'s own commitments, could provide a common agenda for addressing this question;
Amendment 113 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Takes note of the fact that eliminating the death penalty for, at least, crimes not considered the "most serious", such as drug- related offences would drastmight help to significalntly reduce the number of executions (up to 80 % according to Iranian estimates); calls for EU-Iran cooperation in the fight against drugs as a way of addressing the issue of executions in the countryto integrate all necessary human rights safeguards and be conditioned on the abolition of the death penalty for drug crimes; calls on the Commission to provide technical assistance and administrative capacity- building for Iran to enable it to secure its borders with Afghanistan and Iraq;
Amendment 163 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls the impact that extraterritorial US sanctions, in particular US-related sanctions on banks, have on businesses willing to invest in Iran; insists on the need to address this and other financial matters to create the necessary conditions for businesses to prosper in Iran and contribute to Iranians feeling relief from sanctions in their everyday lives; recalls the increasing concerns expressed in several resolutions and declarations adopted by United Nations entities, human rights bodies, including the Commission on Human Rights, as well as the Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of the unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights, particularly their negative impact on the human rights of the civilian population of Iran; highlights the significant adverse effect on the country's economy, its population and ultimately on the enjoyment of human rights of the people of Iran, including its right to food, its right to health and its right to development;
Amendment 377 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Notes with concern that Iran has the highest level of death-penalty executions per capita in the world; stresses that eliminating the death penalty forreiterates with concern most of the executions are carried out for crimes that do not qualify as the "most serious", such as drug- related offences; calls upon the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to abolish, in law and in practice, executions, which are contrary to the 2008 prohibition of this practice by the former head of the judiciary, and executions carried out in violation of its international obligations or in the absence of respect for internationally recognized safeguards, including executions undertaken without notification to the prisoner's family members or legal counsel; calls on the on the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to explore the possibility of working in partnership with international organisations, especially UN mechanisms, and Iran with a view to enhance the dialogue on human rights; stresses that eliminating the death penalty for crimes not considered the "most serious", such as drug- related offences would dramatically decrease the number of executions; welcomes, in this regard, the possibility that the newly-elected Majlis is considering legislation to exclude some drug-related offences from the list of crimes punishable with the death penalty;
Amendment 400 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Welcomes the fact that the adoption of the 2013 Islamic Penal Code and Iran’'s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child prohibits child executions and allows all juvenile offenders sentenced to death prior to 2013 to seek retrial; calls on Iran to ensure this prohibition is fully implemented and that all relevant offenders are made aware of this right; calls on Iran, in accordance with UN General Assembly Resolutions 62/149 and 63/138, to declare a moratorium on the death penalty, at least for juvenile offenders, pending the abolition of the capital punishment;
Amendment 426 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on Iran to live up fully to its commitments under the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by ensuring in law and in practice the enjoyment by its citizens of individual, social and political rights without discrimination as to sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, or other status, as provided for in these instruments; points out that this includes a basic right to equality before the law, as well as the right of equal access to all levels of education, health care and professional opportunities;
Amendment 433 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Calls upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to eliminate, in law and in practice, the ongoing severe limitations and restrictions on the right to freedom of thought, conscience, expression, opinion, religion or belief, peaceful assembly and association, and the restrictions on the establishment of places of worship, as well as attacks against places of worship and burial, as well as other human rights violations, including but not limited to harassment, intimidation, persecution, and incitement to hatred that lead to violence against persons belonging to recognized and unrecognized religious minorities, including Christians, Jews, Sufi Muslims, Sunni Muslims, Zoroastrians as well as members of the Baha'i faith and their defenders, and calls on the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and to eliminate, in law and in practice, all forms of discrimination, including the closure of businesses, and other human rights violations against persons belonging to recognized and unrecognized religious minorities;
Amendment 444 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29b. Urges the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to address national and international concerns related to the administration of justice and the need for additional legal reform, by taking measures to ensure procedural guarantees and fair trial standards of law, including timely access to legal representation of one's choice, the right to public hearing before an independent judiciary, which presumes the innocence of the accused and protection for juvenile offenders, the right not to be subjected to arbitrary arrest and detention, the right not to be subjected to torture, cruel and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, starting with the ratification and implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and its Optional Protocol, and consideration of bail and other reasonable terms for release from custody pending trial;
Amendment 451 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 c (new)
Paragraph 29 c (new)
29c. Calls upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to ensure protection for women and girls against violence, to address the alarming incidence of child, early and forced marriage, to recognize the high enrolment of women in all levels of education, to lift restrictions on women's equal access to all aspects of education and women's equal participation in the labour market and in all aspects of economic, cultural, social and political life;
Amendment 454 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 d (new)
Paragraph 29 d (new)
29d. Reiterates the importance of media freedom and independence as one of the core EU values; regrets, in this context, that in the index compiled by Reporters Without Borders the country was ranked 169th out of 180 in 2016;
Amendment 455 #
2015/2274(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 e (new)
Paragraph 29 e (new)
29e. Urges the government of Iran to fully cooperate with the international Human Rights bodies on the basis of the recommendations of the UN and the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) by enabling international human rights organisations to carry out their missions; highlights the Iranian government increased engagement with UN special procedures through dialogue; calls upon the Iranian government to also facilitate the UN-appointed Special Rapporteur work by granting him an unconditional entry visa;
Amendment 14 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Philippines has received counter-insurgency, counterterrorism and intelligence training from the US Army in its fight against militia which have potential links to regional Southeast Asian and international terrorism groups such as al-Qaeda and ISIS;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas Sino-Philippine relations have experienced a gradual deterioration since the 2008 corruption allegations regarding Chinese assistance, and more importantly following China’s growing assertivenesthe confrontation between the two countries regarding its territorial claims in the South China Sea;
Amendment 18 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the whole Asia Pacific region is facing growing tension and militarisation; whereas the joint US- Philippine military manoeuvres send the wrong signal to any peace efforts in the region;
Amendment 22 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the Philippines announced that it will open new navy and air base facilities with extensive access to the South China Sea and will make these facilities available to US, Japanese and Vietnamese ships; whereas this will contribute to an increase of tensions in the region;
Amendment 34 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J a (new)
Recital J a (new)
Ja. whereas killings have dropped since President Aquino took office in 2010, but new cases have been reported; whereas human rights organisations members, left-wing political activists, members of peasants' organisations are still regularly threatened and arrested under trumped charges;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomesIs concerned about the conclusion of the Framework Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation with the PhilippinesPartnership and Cooperation Agreement EU-Philippines, as it opens the path to a Free Trade Agreement between the EU and ASEAN that would have implications on farmers' access to and control of seeds, people's access to medicines and health care;
Amendment 41 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Considers that the EU should continue providing support and capacity-building assistance to the Philippines for the promotion of peace, reconciliation, security and judicial reform, and assisting the country in disaster preparedness, relief and recovery; welcomes EU Court of Justice decision stating that readmission agreement are not part of development policy in the Agreement;
Amendment 74 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Encourages the Philippines to continue improving the investment climate by increasing transparency and good governance and further developing infrastructure, where appropriate through public-private partnerships;
Amendment 77 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Recalls Human Right clause in the Agreement and therefore calls Philippines authorities to ensure in all circumstances the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in accordance with international human rights standards and international instruments ratified by the Philippines, including the UN Convention on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and all provisions of the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Defenders;
Amendment 80 #
2015/2234(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 81 #
2015/2132(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Deems it necessary to increase appropriations for the Turkish Cypriot Community budget line (Article 13 07 01) for the purpose of contributing decisively to the continuation and intensification of the mission of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus and of supporting the bicommunal Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage, thus promoting trust and reconciliation between the two communities;
Amendment 174 #
2015/2010(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital V – introductory part
Recital V – introductory part
V. whereas improved coordination alone will not solve fundamental problems arising from the fact that different rules regarding corporate taxation exist in different Member States; whereas part of the overall response to aggressive tax planning must involve the convergence of a limited number of national tax practices; whereas this can be achieved while still preserving the sovereignty of Member States in relation to other elements of their corporate tax systems; whereas, we should take into consideration the sovereign rights of Member States and the diversities on economic, commercial and corporate sectors in terms of affecting the growth, development and national income on which they depend on as well as the social cohesion within the Member State and the Union as such;
Amendment 205 #
2015/2010(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Recital W a (new)
Recital W a (new)
Wa. whereas this report does not aim to harmonise Member States' corporate tax rates and respects their sovereign rights to set their own taxation policy as well as their economic and social cohesion and stability;
Amendment 316 #
2015/2010(INL)
Motion for a resolution
Annex – title 2 – subtitle 1
Annex – title 2 – subtitle 1
Amendment 3 #
2015/0211(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
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The Committee on Foreign Affairs calls on the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, as the committee responsible, to propose rejection of the Commission proposal.
Amendment 14 #
2015/0211(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In light of the very sharp increase that has been experienced since 2014 in the number of applications for international protection made in the Union and the resulting unprecedented pressure on Member States’' asylum systems the Union acknowledged the need to strengthen the application of the safe country of origin provisions of Directive 2013/32/EU, as an essential tool to support the swift processing of applications that are likely to be unfounded. In particular, in its conclusions of 25 and 26 June 2015, the European Council referred, in relation to the need to accelerate the treatment of asylum applications, to the intention of the Commission as set out in its Communication on a European Agenda on Migration8 to strengthen these provisions, including the possible establishment of an EU common list of safe countries of origin. Moreover, the Justice and Home Affairs Council in its conclusions on safe countries of origin of 20 July 2015 welcomed the intention of the Commission to strengthen the safe countries of origin provisions in Directive 2013/32/EU, including the possible establishment of an EU common list of safe countries of origin, in accordance with Union law and international obligations, should take all measures in order to provide for safe and legal passage to its territory for all those in need of international protection and to guarantee, including by increasing administrative and funding capacities, application of proper asylum procedures in all Member States. __________________ 8 COM (2015) 240 final, 13.5.2015.
Amendment 17 #
2015/0211(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) An EU common list of safe countries of origin should be established on the basis of the common criteria set in Directive 2013/32/EU as it will facilitate the use by all Member States of the procedures linked to the application of the safe country of origin concept and, thereby, increase the overall efficiency of their asylum systems as concerns applications for international protection which are likely to be unfounded. The establishment of an EU common list willThe establishment of an EU common list might also address some of the existing divergences between Member States’' national lists of safe countries of origin, whereby applicants for international protection originating from the same third countries are not always subject to the same procedures in the Member States. While Member States should retain the right to apply or introduce legislation that allows for the national designation of third countries other than those appearing on the EU common list as safe countries of origin, the establishment of such a common list will ensure that the concept is applied by all Member States in a uniform manner in relation to applicants whose countries of origin are on this list. This will accordingly facilitate convergence in the application of procedures and thereby also deter secondary movements of applicants for international protection. In that context, the possibility to take in the future further steps of harmonisation that could lead to the elimination of the need for national lists of safe countries of origin should be considered after a period of three years following the entry into force of this Regulation, on the basis of a report to be presented by the Commissionthe consideration of a third country as safe to be revoked.
Amendment 22 #
2015/0211(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The provisions of Directive 2013/32/EU related to the application of the safe country of origin concept should be applicable in relation to third countries that are on the EU common list established by this Regulation. This means, in particular, that the circumstance that a third country is on the EU common list of safe countries of origin cannotshould not, under any general or specific circumstances, establish an absolute guarantee of safety for nationals of that country and does not dispense therefore with the needmaking it therefore obligatory to conduct an appropriate individual examination of the application for international protection respecting all steps of the procedures, including the right to appeal. In addition, it should be recalled that, where an applicant shows that there are serious reasons to consider the country not to be safe in his or her particular circumstances, the designation of the country as safe can no longer be considered relevant for him or her.
Amendment 47 #
2015/0211(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
Amendment 74 #
2015/0211(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. In case of sudden or gradual changes in the situation of a third country that is on the EU common list of safe countries of origin, the Commission shall conduct a substantiated assessment of the fulfilment by that country of the conditions set in Annex I of Directive 2013/32/EU and, if those conditions are no longer met, shall adopt, in accordance with Article 290 TFUEU, a Decision suspending the presence of that third country from the EU common list for a period of one year. During the conduct of this substantiated assessment no national or stateless person residing in this third country shall be considered as originating from a safe third country.
Amendment 85 #
2015/0211(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2013/32/EU
Article 36 – paragraph 1
Article 36 – paragraph 1
1. A third country designated as a safe country of origin in accordance with this Directive by national law or that is on the EU common list of safe countries of origin established by Regulation (EU) No XXXX/2015 of the European Parliament and of the Council* [this Regulation] may, after an proper individual examination of the application and after having provided full access to the right of appeal, be considered as a safe country of origin for a particular applicant only if: * Regulation (EU) No XXXX/2015 of the European Parliament and of the Council of [date] establishing an EU common list of safe countries of origin for the purposes of Directive 2013/32/EU, and amending Directive 2013/32/EU
Amendment 88 #
2015/0211(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/32/EU
Article 37 – paragraph 1
Article 37 – paragraph 1
1. Member States mayshould retain the right to apply or introduce legislation that allows, in accordance with Annex I, for the national designation of safe countries of origin other than those o the consideration of a third country as safe to be revoked at national level, despite still being in the EU common list of safe countries of origin established by Regulation (EU) No XXXX/2015 [this Regulation] for the purposes of examining applications for international protection
Amendment 99 #
Amendment 158 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls on Turkey immediately to withdraw its occupation forces from the Republic of Cyprus, an EU Member State, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 550 (1984); reaffirms its support for the talks being held between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities under UN auspices in a bid to resolve the problem of a bizonal. bicommunal federation with single sovereignty, single citizenship and a single international personality in accordance with UN resolutions; notes that a solution along these lines will contribute to peace and stability in the eastern Mediterranean;
Amendment 159 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Notes that the Palestinian problem is the key to finding a solution and achieving peace in the Middle East as a whole; calls therefore for an immediate end to the occupation of Palestine;
Amendment 170 #
2014/2229(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. RCondemns Israel's military attack on Gaza in 2014; recalls the need to put in place the conditions for a resumption of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority for a lasting settlement of the conflict based on; reaffirms its constant call for a solution enabling both countries to live side by side in peace and security along the 1967 border with Eastern Jerusalem as the capital; welcomes the 2002 peace initiatives and calls on the LAS countries to put them into effect; calls on international donors to honour the commitments made by them at the Cairo Conference of October 2014;
Amendment 8 #
2014/2224(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 12 #
2014/2224(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that the research and innovation programmes of the EU, a fundamental pillar of growth strategy, should support social development and resolve problems of the European Union such as poverty and social exclusion;
Amendment 13 #
2014/2224(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Stresses that the EU Budget must promote social development and cohesion over austerity, wage reductions and distortion of social fabric in countries under adjustment programmes;
Amendment 30 #
2014/2224(BUD)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 3 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4
Citation 4
– having regard to the Negotiating Framework for Turkey of 3 October 2005, and the Declaration of the European Community and its Member States of 21 September 2005,
Amendment 64 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of achieving a common understanding betweenCalls on the Turkeyish and the EU on the relevance for both the EU and Turkey of the readmission agreement and the roadmap leading to visa liberalisation; recalls that Turkey is one of the key transit countries for irregular migration to the EUuropean authorities, when negotiating integrated migration flοws policies, to ensure the human rights of migrants and ther efore calls on Turkey to sign and implement the readmission agreement without further delay; calls on the Commission in parallel to take steps towards visa liberalisation and stresses the clear benefits of facilitating access to the EU for business people, academics, students and representatives of civil societyfective international protection for asylum seekers and refugees; calls on the EU to provide in this regards full technical and financial support to Turkey and on Turkey to fully implement the 1951 Geneva Convention and its 1967 Protocol;
Amendment 115 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that more progress is needed in the areas of labour and trade union rights; calls on Turkey to start working on new legislation in this area to ensure that it is in line with the EU acquis and ILO conventions, especially the right to strike and the right to bargain collectively;
Amendment 184 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 235 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Expresses its serious concern about the possible direction to be taken by reform efforts in Turkey and the substance thereof with regard to the protection of basic freedoms and the Kurdish question, in view of the long period of intense confrontation in Turkey likely to result from the recent crisis triggered by a corruption scandal that rocked domestic and international public opinion and the now ingrained division within Islamic society, as well as the upcoming elections;
Amendment 251 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Government of Turkey to sign and ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which is part of the acquis communautaire, without further delay and recalls the full legitimacy of the Republic of Cyprus’s exclusive economic zone; expresses serious concern about Turkish public threats directed against the Republic of Cyprus, and urges Turkey to avoid the use of any kind of threats and cause of friction and to refrain from violating the sovereign rights of the Republic of Cyprus in its territorial waters, EEZ and airspace;
Amendment 260 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates its strong support for the reunification of Cyprus, based on a comprehensive, fair and viable settlement for both communities and encourages the leaders of the two communities to reach consensus on the expected joint statements; asks Turkey to actively support the negotiations aimed at a fair, comprehensive and viable settlement under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General and in accordance with international law and the relevant UNSC resolutions; calls on Turkey to begin immediately withdrawing its forces from Cyprus and to transfer the sealed-off area of Famagusta to the UN in accordance with UNSC Resolution 550 (1984); recalls onthe proposal of the Republic of Cyprus to open in parallel the port of Famagusta, under EU caustoms supervisionpices, in order to promote a positive climate for the successful solution of the ongoing reunification negotiations, and to allow Turkish Cypriotboth communities to trade directly in a legal manner that is acceptable to all; takes note of the proposals by the Government of Cyprus to address the above issues;
Amendment 275 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Deplores Turkey’s policy of settlement and calls on Turkey to refrain from further settlement of Turkish citizens on Cyprus, contrary to the Geneva Convention and the principles of international law, which alters the demographic balance on the island and impedes a future solution;
Amendment 290 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Urges Turkey and Armenia to proceed to a normalisation of theirits relations with Armenia by ratifying, without preconditions, the protocols on the establishment of diplomatic relations, by opening the border and by actively improving their relations, with particular reference to cross-border cooperation and reconomic integrationgnition of the Armenian’s genocide;
Amendment 323 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Believes that, in view of Turkey’s strategic role as an energy hub, consideration should be given to the value of opening negotiations on Chapter 15 on energy, provided that Turkey will first commit to fully respecting the sovereign rights of all member states including the Republic of Cyprus right to its Exclusive Economic Zone according to UNCLOS, as well as respecting the obligations described in the Negotiating Framework to good neighbourly relations and peaceful settlement of disputes; underlines that energy and climate efficiency priorities need to be addressed;
Amendment 57 #
2013/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the political decisions regarding the Troika and the adjustment programs are taken by the Eurogroup clearly aiming at the completion of the Single Market and the promotion of economic integration at all costs, especially at the expense of social and labour rights of the people; thus these policies lead to austerity instead of growth and job creation;.
Amendment 258 #
2013/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that the initial request for financial assistance was made by Cyprus on 25 June 2012, but that differences of positions as regards the conditionality, as well as the rejection of an initial draft programme by the Cypriot Parliament, delayed the final agreement on the EU- IMF assistance programme until 24 April (EU) and 15 May 2013 (IMF), respectively, and on 30 April 2013 the Cypriot House of Representatives finally endorsed the ‘new’ agreement;still the final decision on a European level, the bail-in method, was by no means a solution.
Amendment 261 #
2013/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Believes that the decision for a "bail- in" was devastating for Cyprus economy; regrets that the decision was approved overnight without prior consultation of the national parliament; stresses that these decisions undermine the democratic accountability of the EU.
Amendment 301 #
2013/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Recognizes that the Memoranda do not promote sustainable and long-term growth for the people; Urges for alternative solutions to overcome the crisis, which will promote solidarity and social justice.
Amendment 540 #
2013/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Calls for a breakaway from these policies so that the problems of economic sustainable growth, unemployment, poverty, social exclusion, and (income) inequalities can be truly addressed and combated;
Amendment 572 #
2013/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Regrets that Member -States underadjustment programmes often promote even gravest austerity measures than the ones proposed by the Troika in order to fulfil programme targets.
Amendment 710 #
2013/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37a. Stresses that the main problem remains the insistence on the continued implementation and institutionalisation of the European Commission-Central Bank- IMF Troika's neo-liberal policies, hence leading to further attacks on democracy, on social and workers' rights and to the closure of small and medium size enterprises.
Amendment 771 #
2013/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
Amendment 809 #
2013/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 a (new)
Paragraph 41 a (new)
41a. Believes that alternative proposals should be examined in order to combat stagnation and unemployment in countries under Memorandum; considers that these proposals should aim at strengthening and not undermining the welfare state , boosting growth and active job creation policies.
Amendment 864 #
2013/2277(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Calls for a reassessment of the decision-making process of the Eurogroup, amending MoUs with the Member States receiving EU-IMF financial assistance to include appropriate democratic accountability at both national and European levels; calls for European guidelines to be established in order to ensure appropriate democratic control on the implementation of measures at national level; urges that these European Guidelines should be directed towards enhancing the quality of employment, social protection and health.
Amendment 4 #
2013/2145(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes with grave concern the substantivthe cuts of 12,5% in commitments for Heading 4; emphasises that even in times of increased budgetary discipline and constraints, it is of vital importance to maintain appropriate funding for the EU's global activities to enable it to live up to its ambitions outlined in the Lisbon treaty; stresses that all efforts should be made to limit the deep cuts and their repercussions for the EU as a global actor; such as poverty eradication, sustainable development and the Millennium Development Goals, arms- control, the NPT regime and nuclear disarmament, the peaceful resolution of conflicts, favouring balanced economic relations, fair trade and fair distribution of the world's resources and wealth to ensure stability and prosperity in the EU and the world; stresses that all efforts should be made to limit the deep cuts concerning development aid and civil conflict resolution/mediation, disarmament and DDR programmes;
Amendment 9 #
2013/2145(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises thus the importance of trying to as far as possible match the level of the 2013 budget in terms ofkeeping the commitments tofor the EU's major foreign policy financial instruments to ensure that the EU's international role is not unnecessarily weakened, such as development and humanitarian aid, and at the same time cut drastically or even terminate CSDP related expenses, such as military or civil- military (training) missions within or outside the framework of the IfS;
Amendment 17 #
2013/2145(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that in the Southern Mediterranean, there is an urgent need for the EU to play an active role and that it is in the EU's interest to support further democratic developments in the Eastern Neighbourhoods neutral mediator in order to find purely political solutions through peaceful means; expresses its concern that with deep cuts ininsufficient funding for the relevant instruments, theresuch as the support to the peace process and financial assistance to Palestine and to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) would bleave little room to react to sudden developments and maintain the level of support required to help countries in transition which could fundamentally undermine the EU's policy objectives in the area;
Amendment 11 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Stresses that all EU policies and actions should be in accordance with international law and the Charter of the United Nations.
Amendment 224 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 a (new)
Paragraph 48 a (new)
48 a. Recalls that Turkey's unacceptable policy of blocking participation and vetoing membership of Cyprus to different international organisations, arrangements, regimes and treaties to which Cyprus is a member (or signatory) is having a negative effect on EU's foreign policy;
Amendment 227 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48 b (new)
Paragraph 48 b (new)
48 b. Underlines that Turkey, as a candidate country, must firstly commit to good neighbourly relations with all EU member states; calls, therefore, the Government of Turkey to recognise all Members States and immediately withdraw its military forces from the EU territory; the aforementioned prerequisites are indispensable in order to reinforce the existing political dialogue with the EU on foreign policy choices and objectives of mutual interest;
Amendment 243 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50 a (new)
Paragraph 50 a (new)
50 a. Supports Russia's initiative on Syria as the only solution to the conflict. Calls Russia and all interested states to use all diplomatic means in order to convince all sides within Syria to cease fire and to start immediately negotiations.
Amendment 248 #
2013/2081(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51 a (new)
Paragraph 51 a (new)
51 a. Denounces the Israeli policy of settlements in the Palestinian occupied territories and the illegal blockade of Gaza. Stresses the need for the establishment of an independent Palestinian State on the 1967 borders, living side by side with the State of Israel in peace within internationally recognised frontiers in compliance with all relevant United Nations resolutions;
Amendment 58 #
2013/2034(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
(l) to cooperate with multilateral and bilateral partners towards adding more robust and effective pressure in order to put an immediatesupporting a UN mediation mission to Syria in order to reach a cease-fire and put an end to violence, in Syria; to explore with partners, especially the US, Turkey and the League of Arab States, all options with regard to the implementation of the principle of the R2Pfull compliance with the UN Charter and International Law; to support intra-Syrian talks and understanding in order to assist the Syrian people and to halt the bloodshed; to put pressure onadvise the Syrian government to allow the swiftand the various opposition groups to allow the swift and indiscriminate provision of humanitarian assistance and full access to humanitarian organisations; to support the right to self- determination of the Syrian people so that they can undertake the necessary reforms and demands in the country without any foreign military interference;
Amendment 4 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4
Citation 4
– having regard to the Negotiating Framework for Turkey of 3 October 2005, and the Declaration of the European Community and its Member States of 21 September 2005,
Amendment 151 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Encourages Turkey to adopt the Human Rights Action Plan as prepared by the Ministry of Justice, in cooperation with the Council of Europe, based on the case law of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in order to address issues raised in judgements of the ECtHR where Turkey was found to violate the provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and calls for their implementation; supports the Ministry of Justice and the High Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HCoJP) in providing judges and prosecutors with human rights training; welcomes the establishment by the HCoJP of new assessment criteria for judges and prosecutors rewarding respect for the provisions of the ECHR and judgements of the ECtHR;
Amendment 177 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 304 #
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, socomprehensive settlement to the benefit of both communities based on the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions, international law, the principles on which the EU is founded and the EU acquis; calls on Turkey to also work intensively and in good will in that direction and underlines that the negotiating process, under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, canmust soon regain momentum; calls on Turkey to immediately begin withdrawing its forces from Cyprus and transfer Famagusta to the UN in accordance with UNSC Resolution 550 (1984); recalls, in parallel, the proposal of the President onf the Republic of Cyprus to open, in parallel the port of Famagusta under EU auspices (customs supervision) in order to promote a positive climate for the successful solution of the ongoing reunification negotiations and allow Turkish Cypriotboth communities to trade directly in a legal manner that is acceptable to all;
Amendment 329 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Encourages Turkey to intensify its support for the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus, providing access to all military zones and relevant information, according to the ECtHR fourth interstate case decision;
Amendment 338 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24a (new)
Paragraph 24a (new)
24a. Deplores Turkey's policy of settlement and calls on Turkey to refrain from further settlement of Turkish citizens on Cyprus, contrary to the Geneva Convention and the principles of international law, which alters the demographic balance on the island and impedes a future solution;
Amendment 376 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26a (new)
Paragraph 26a (new)
26a. Regrets that Turkey refused to convene the 70th JPC meeting as planned, during the second half of 2012 thus missing another opportunity to enhance the interparliamentary dialogue between the EU and Turkey;
Amendment 381 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26b (new)
Paragraph 26b (new)
26b. Emphasizes that the UN Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has been signed by the EU, the 27 Member States and all other candidate countries and that it is part of the acquis communautaire; calls, therefore, on the Government of Turkey to sign and ratify it without further delay; recalls the full legitimacy of the Republic of Cyprus' Exclusive Economic Zone, in accordance with UNCLOS; regrets that Turkey has continued to act against and issue statements threatening retaliation against oil companies that would participate in explorations carried by the Republic of Cyprus in exercising its sovereign rights;
Amendment 406 #
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 268 #
2012/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58 a (new)
Paragraph 58 a (new)
58a. Regrets that persecution and marginalisation of Kurdish human rights defenders remain a widespread practice in Turkey. Expresses concern at the large number of criminal cases launched against writers and journalists writing on the Kurdish issue and the arrest of several Kurdish politicians, locally elected mayors, members of municipal councils and human rights defenders in connection with the KCK trial;
Amendment 290 #
2012/2145(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 68 a (new)
Paragraph 68 a (new)
68a. Regrets that human rights violations still remain a painful problem in the occupied areas of Cyprus. Thousands of refugees, who have been forced to abandon their homes and properties, are being denied by the Turkish military forces to live in their homeland until today. Moreover, the families and relatives of missing persons are still denied the right to have an answer about the fate of their loved ones as Turkey does not facilitate the access to military zones and relevant reports from archives for the investigations of the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus.
Amendment 184 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 81
Paragraph 81
81. Notes that the impasse linked to the dispute between Turkey and Cyprus has not prevented the two organizations from conducting, by appropriate channels, a political dialogue, from working together through ‘staff-to-staff’ contacts or from coordinwith the presence of approximately 43,000 Turkish occupation troops, Turkey, who is a member of NATO, sustains a situation which is clearly a threat to peace and stability in the EU; calls, therefore, for the immediate ceasing of international law violationg their activities; calls, nevertheless, for a resolution of this dispute in order to improve cooperation between the two organizatrough the immediate withdrawal of Turkish forces from Cyprus in order to improve the stability of the regions;
Amendment 13 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas all EU policies and actions should be in accordance with international law, including the principles prescribed by the UN Charter;
Amendment 98 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Stresses that any military intervention from the side of EU would be the wrong way to solving conflicts and reaching solutions in the Middle East and North Africa; Strongly advocates for the use of political and diplomatic means to promote and achieve peaceful solutions and maintain a safe environment for the people of the region, the EU and the world;
Amendment 151 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Points out that Turkey is both a candidate country and an important strategic partner; calls, therefore, forUnderlines though that, as a candidate country, Turkey must commit to good neighbourly relations with the European Union and all its Members; calls, therefore, on the Government of Turkey to recognise all Members States and immediately withdraw its military forces from EU territory; The aforementioned prerequisites are indispensable in order to reinforce the existing political dialogue with TurkeyEU on foreign policy choices and objectives of mutual interest to be reinforced; stresses the importance of encouraging Turkey to pursuetransform its foreign policy in a framework ofin order to promote of sincere dialogue and coordination with the European Union in order tothus createing valuable synergies and reinforceing the potential for a positive impact;
Amendment 161 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Recalls Turkey's ambition to inspire and assist democratic transitions and socio- economic reforms in the southern neighbourhood but underlines that consolidation of democracy and necessary socio-economic reforms in favour of the people have not yet been accomplished in Turkey itself; notes that participation of Turkish institutions and non-governmental organisations in ENP instruments would generate unique synergy effects, especially in areas such as institution-building and socio-economic and civil society development; believes that practical cooperation should be complemented with a structured dialogue between the EU and Turkey with a view to coordinating their respective neighbourhood policies; hopes that the conditions will improveTurkey will fulfil its legal and political obligations for the opening of further chapters in the membership negotiations (e.g. ratification and implementation of the Ankara Protocol); recognises that the lack of cooperation in migration policy is having a negative impact, especially on Greece;
Amendment 178 #
2012/2050(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34 a. underlines that Turkey's unacceptable policy of blocking participation and vetoing membership of Cyprus to different international organisations, arrangements, regimes and treaties to which Cyprus is a member (or signatory) is having a negative effect on EU's foreign policy;
Amendment 2 #
2012/2032(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers it essential to ensure cooperation with the countries of origin and transit of refugees through support for regional protection programmes, a suitable resettlement policy, diplomatic representations in third countries and the correct application of exceptions to visa rules to ensure improved access to the Common European Asylum System; in particular of article 25 of the EU Visa Code which allows member states to issue visas for humanitarian reasons.
Amendment 13 #
2012/2032(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Member States to provide without delay updated accurate and reliable information and data regarding asylum seekers and asylum-related issues, such as detention centres, facilitating the provision of more reliable statistics and the centralisation of this information through the EASO, providing it with the necessary powers and resources in accordance with its founding regulation;
Amendment 17 #
2012/2032(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for the EUREMA relocation pilot project to be more widely adopted and for Member States to participate more actively in such initiatives and for the establishment of a permanent programme for resettlement between Member States of beneficiaries of international protection; emphasises that intra-EU relocation and EU resettlement programmes are complementary actions aimed at showing both intra- and extra-EU solidarity and neither of them should prejudice the other.
Amendment 21 #
2012/2032(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the Dublin system has failed to meet its objective of establishing a fair division of asylum responsibilities between the Member States; as it disproportionately shifts responsibility towards Member States located at the external borders of the EU; stresses the need to review and reform the logic underlying the Dublin regulation and envisage alternative mechanisms for the allocation of responsibility for asylum applications;
Amendment 24 #
2012/2032(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Stresses the need to ensure more orderly and managed entry in the EU of persons in need of international protection in order to gain access to a fair asylum procedure in the EU in a safe and reliable manner, in the spirit of responsibility sharing between EU Member States and with third countries; reiterates in this respect the importance to establish national protected entry procedures for asylum seekers in their countries of origin as well as those unable to obtain protection in third countries of transit.
Amendment 5 #
2012/2029(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph -1 d (new)
Paragraph -1 d (new)
-1 d. Recognising the central role played by international cooperation in the the field of Energy, all intergovernmental agreements must be based on the principle of mutual respect with the third countries involved.
Amendment 194 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates its position that bilateral issues should not represent or be used as an obstacle in the accession process, but should be addressed in a constructive spirit and as early as possible, taking account of the EU’s overall interestsbe addressed in a constructive spirit on the basis of international law and itsthe values of the EU; stresses that the accession negotiations should not be used to pre-empt the final settlement of such issues, notwithstanding the obligation to fully comply with the acquis and respect the principles on which the EU itself is founded;
Amendment 205 #
2012/2025(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the EU to support efforts to resolve outstanding disputes, including border disputes, before accession; in line with the provisions of the UN Charter, encourages all parties to disputes whose continuation is likely to endanger the preservation of international peace and security to engage constructively in their peaceful resolution and, in cas calls on candidate ofr proven inability to reach a bilateral agreement, to refer the matter to the International Court of Justice or to commit themselves to a binding arbitration mechanism of their choicotential candidate countries to avoid any actions or behaviour that runs contrary to the above;
Amendment 3 #
2011/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates the importance of an independent judiciary and of an efficient fight against corruption in strengthening the rule of law and democracy; welcomes the EU's new negotiating approach, which firmly anchors these core fields at the heart of the accession process and includes an early opening of Chapters 23 and 24, as soon as all the preconditions are met; stresses the need for setting transparent and fair benchmarks throughout the process, which translate the criteria into concrete steps towards accession;
Amendment 19 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The proper functioning of the internal energy market requires that energy imported into the Union from third countries is fully governed by the rules establishing an internal energy marketSafeguarding of consumers' protection requires that the procedures of energy imported into the Union from third countries are transparent and take into account the economic interest of consumers. An internal energy market that is not functioning properly puts the EU in a vulnerable position with regard to security of energy supply. A high degree of transparency with regard to agreements between Member States and third countries in the field of energy would allow the Union to take coordinated action, in a spirit of solidarity, in order to ensure that such agreements are in accordance with Union legislation and effectively secure the supply of energy. However, it is critically important that Member states should retain responsibility for the content of the intergovernmental agreements.
Amendment 20 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Recognising the central role played by international cooperation in the field of Energy, all intergovernmental agreements must be based on the principle of mutual respect with the third countries involved.
Amendment 21 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The new information exchange mechanism should only cover intergovernmental agreements relating to import of energy which are liklely to have an impact on the internal market for energy or on the security of energy supply as these two issues are intrinsically linked. It should comprise in particular all intergovernmental agreements which have an impact on the supply of gas, oil or electricity through fixed infrastructure or which have an impact on the amount of energy imported into the Union from third countries. From the mechanism are excluded the exports of gas, oil or electricity.
Amendment 22 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Recognising the central role played by international cooperation in the field of energy, all intergovernmental agreements must be based on the principle of mutual respect with the third countries involved.
Amendment 23 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The proper functioning of the internal energy marketSafeguarding consumer protection requires that the procedures of energy imported into the Union from third countries, is fully governed by the rules establishing an internal energy market be transparent and take into account the economic interest of consumers. An internal energy market that is not functioning properly puts the EU in a vulnerable position with regard to security of energy supply. A high degree of transparency with regard to agreements between Member States and third countries in the field of energy would allow the Union to take coordinated action, in a spirit of solidarity, in order to ensure that such agreements are in accordance with Union legislation and effectively secure the supply of energy. However, it is critically important that Member states should retain responsibility for the content of the intergovernmental agreements.
Amendment 24 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States should already notify the intention to open negotiations to the Commission with regard to new intergovernmental agreements or amendments to existing intergovernmental agreements within a reasonable period of time. The Commission should be kept informed regularly on the ongoing negotiations. It should have the right to participate as an observer in the negotiations. Member States may also request the Commission to assist them during their negotiations with third countries. However it is important not to jeopardise the ability of Member States to negotiate the content of the agreements.
Amendment 27 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Commission shcould, on its own initiative orly on request from the Member State which has negotiated the intergovernmental agreement, to have the right to assess the compatibility of the negotiated agreement with Union law before the agreement has been signed.
Amendment 28 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The new information exchange mechanism should only cover intergovernmental agreements relating to the import of energy which are liklely to have an impact on the internal market for energy or on the security of energy supply as these two issues are intrinsically linked. It should comprise in particular all intergovernmental agreements which have an impact on the supply of gas, oil or electricity through fixed infrastructure or which have an impact on the amount of energy imported into the Union from third countries. The export of gas, oil or electricity is excluded from the mechanism.
Amendment 35 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 - paragraph 1
Article 3 - paragraph 1
1. Member States shallcould submit all existing and provisionally applied intergovernmental agreements between them and third countries in their entirety, including their annexes and other texts they refer to explicitly and all amendments thereto to the Commission at the latest three months after the entry into force of this Decisionwithin a reasonable period of time. The Commission shall make the received documents accessible in electronic form to all other Member States. Existing or provisionally applied intergovernmental agreements which have already been communicated in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 994/2010 to the Commission at the date of entry into force of this Decision, which are fulfilling the requirements of this paragraph, shall be considered as communicated for the purposes of this Decision.
Amendment 37 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 - paragraph 2
Article 3 - paragraph 2
2. When a Member State intends to enters into negotiations with a third country in order to amend an existing intergovernmental agreement or to conclude a new intergovernmental agreement, the Member State shall inform the Commission in writing of its intention at the earliest possible moment before the envisage opening of the negotiations. The information provided to the Commission shall include the relevant documentation, an indication of the provisions to be addressed in the negotiations, the objectives of the negotiations and other relevant information. In case of amendments to an existing agreement, the provisions that are to be renegotiated shall be indicated in the information provided to the Commission. The Commission shall make the received information accessible to all Member States in electronic form. The Member State concerned shall keep the Commission informed regularly of the ongoing negotiations. On request of the Commission or the Member State concerned, the Commission may participate as an observer in the negotiations.
Amendment 40 #
2011/0238(COD)
The Commission may on its own initiative until four weeks after it has been informed of the closure of the negotiations at the latest or on request from the Member State which has negotiated the intergovernmental agreement, assess the compatibility of the negotiated agreement with Union law before the agreement has been signed. In case the Commission or the Member State concerned ask for such an ex-ante assessment of the negotiated intergovernmental agreement with Union law, the negotiated but not yet signed draft intergovernmental agreement shall be submitted to the Commission for examination. The Member State concerned shall refrain from signing the agreement for a period of four months following the submission of the draft intergovernmental agreement. In agreement with the Member State concerned, the examination period might be prolonged. When a compatibility control has been requested, in the absence of an opinion by the Commission within the examination period, the Commission shall be deemed not to have raised objections.
Amendment 42 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Member States should already notify the intention to open negotiations to the Commission with regard to new intergovernmental agreements or amendments to existing intergovernmental agreements within a reasonable period of time. The Commission should be kept informed regularly on the ongoing negotiations. It should have the right to participate as an observer in the negotiations. Member States may also request the Commission to assist them during their negotiations with third countries. However it is important not to jeopardise the ability of Member States to negotiate the content of the agreements.
Amendment 44 #
2011/0238(COD)
When providing information to the Commission in accordance with Article 3, the Member State may indicate whether any part of the information, in particular commercial information, is to be regarded as confidential and whether the information provided can be shared with the Commission or other Member States. The Commission shall respect these indications. The Requests for confidentiality do not restrict access of the Commission itself to confidential information.
Amendment 47 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The Commission shcould, on its own initiative orly on request from the Member State which has negotiated the intergovernmental agreement, have the right to assess the compatibility of the negotiated agreement with Union law before the agreement has been signed.
Amendment 72 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shallmay submit all existing and provisionally applied intergovernmental agreements between them and third countries in their entirety, including their annexes and other texts they refer to explicitly and all amendments thereto to the Commission at the latest three months after the entry into force of this Decisionwithin a reasonable period of time. The Commission shall make the received documents accessible in electronic form to all other Member States. Existing or provisionally applied intergovernmental agreements which have already been communicated in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 994/2010 to the Commission at the date of entry into force of this Decision, which are fulfilling the requirements of this paragraph, shall be considered as communicated for the purposes of this Decision.
Amendment 84 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. When a Member State intends to enter into negotiations with a third country in order to amend an existing intergovernmental agreement or to conclude a new intergovernmental agreement, the Member State shall inform the Commission in writing of its intention at the earliest possible moment before the envisaged opening of the negotiations. The information provided to the Commission shall include the relevant documentation, an indication of the provisions to be addressed in the negotiations, the objectives of the negotiations and other relevant information. In case of amendments to an existing agreement, the provisions that are to be renegotiated shall be indicated in the information provided to the Commission. The Commission shall make the received information accessible to all Member States in electronic form. The Member State concerned shall keep the Commission informed regularly of the ongoing negotiations. On request of the Commission or the Member State concerned, the Commission may participate as an observer in the negotiations.
Amendment 106 #
2011/0238(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
The Commission may on its own initiative until four weeks after it has been informed of the closure of the negotiations at the latest or on request from the Member State which has negotiated the intergovernmental agreement, assess the compatibility of the negotiated agreement with Union law before the agreement has been signed. In case the Commission or the Member State concerned asks for such an ex-ante assessment of the negotiated intergovernmental agreement with Union law, the negotiated but not yet signed draft intergovernmental agreement shall be submitted to the Commission for examination. The Member State concerned shall refrain from signing the agreement for a period of four months following the submission of the draft intergovernmental agreement. In agreement with the Member State concerned, the examination period might be prolonged. When a compatibility control has been requested, in the absence of an opinion by the Commission within the examination period, the Commission shall be deemed not to have raised objections.
Amendment 25 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18 a (new)
Recital 18 a (new)
(18 a) The Commission should tighten up rules on the advertising, marketing and promotion of food intended for infants and young children.
Amendment 38 #
2011/0156(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27 a) A stricter definition for total diet replacements should be introduced as such replacements, if taken under medical supervision, could be considered to go under food for special medical purposes. Claims about slimming should be substantiated through Regulation (EC) No 1924/2066.
Amendment 1 #
2010/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 10 December 1948, the International Covenant on economic, social an cultural rights, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (1968), the United nations Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (1989), the Convention Against torture and Other Cruel Inhumane or Degrading treatment of Punishment (1989), the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1993) and t the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of all Migrant Workers and Members of their Families (2004) ,
Amendment 3 #
2010/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 b (new)
Citation 7 b (new)
- having regard to the Geneva Convention of 28 July 1951 and the Protocol of 31 January 1967 relating to the status of Refugees,,
Amendment 55 #
2010/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the exploitation of irregular migration is also combined with arms smuggling and drug trafficking - with an alarming strengthening of linkages between drug traffickers in Latin America and in States in West and Central Africa - and coincides with escape routes and enhanced mobility for terrorist groups, which can easily relocate to other regions and countries to pursue their activities; whereas the exploitation of irregular migration is a known source of funding for radical and terrorist groupsfurther victimisation of undeclared refugees who, in exchange for their passage, are used for the trafficking of weapons and drugs, effectively subjects them to a form of human trafficking; whereas the exploitation of these people is a frequent source of funding for criminal activity,
Amendment 125 #
2010/2269(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that EU policies similar to those for countries of origin should also be applied to transit countries, with particular reference to direct investment and market access and an emphasis onand all third countries in terms of their development, to focus on combating distress and poverty, upholding the right to access to medical care and emxployment agenda which can ensure effective long-term social inclusion prospects, stabilise the internal job market and enhance the long-term potential of transit countries as receiving countrieiting the resources of each region for the benefit of its inhabitants, as well as providing assistance to third countries for the introduction of a business agenda which can ensure effective long-term social development prospects;
Amendment 128 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 158 #
2010/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the factNotes that the situation in Kosovo remains stable and peaceful, but is concerned at the serious problems and breaches of electoral law which occurred in several municipalities durrecalls the role played by NATO, as well as its devastating bombings ing the recent electgions; stresses the importance of fair elections as part of Kosovo's ongoing democratic transition; urges the Government of Kosovo to improve future electoral processes in order to secure the democratic rights of Kosovo citizens and to strengthen the country's European perspective; calls for the planned talks between Kosovo and Serbia to start without delay, under the sponsorship of the EU, and stresses that they have vast potential to contribute to stability in Kosovo and to improving the situation for local people, including as regards upholding the rule of law in the north of the country; reiterates the need for the EULEX Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo to ensure that it can function effectively throughout the entire territory of Kosovo, by stepping up its activities in the north of the country, and to enjoy the trust and support of the entire populationurges all those involved to take steps to improve democratic rights and living conditions for all people living in Kosovo, whilst stressing that Kosovo is not an independent sovereign state and its rights remain those provided for by UN Security Council resolution 1244 (1999);
Amendment 63 #
2010/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Stresses that two main objectives should be pursued in the EU Strategy for the Black Sea Region: establishing peace and stability in the Black Sea area and providing for EU energy security while respecting fully the rights of the sovereign nations in the region and making no attempts at intervention or control; considers that good governance, energy, transport, environment, and economic and social development should constitute priority actions for the countries situated there;
Amendment 73 #
2010/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Believes that the EU can and should play a bigger role in shaping the Black Sea security environment; calls for an enhanced EU involvement in the regional strategic dialogue, and cooperation with its strategic partners on security issues, as well as in conflict prevention and resolut while nevertheless cooperating fully with all the countries of the region; calls for cross-border crime and trafficking to be tackled in the Black Sea Strategy, as well as for a further strengthening of cooperation on border and movement management;
Amendment 101 #
2010/2087(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recalls the EU’s aim of diversifying routes and sources of supply; reiterates the importance of the Nabucco project and of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) transportation to Europe, in the form of the AGRI project and the development of LNG terminals in Black Sea ports; recalls the need for a common normative framework for promoting a transparent, competitive and rules-based gas marketmajor importance of energy security, stressing the need for a genuinely equal relationship and cooperation between countries in this area based on the fair distribution of energy sources; reiterate the major importance of ensuring the sovereign rights of nations in the field of energy; recalls the need for secure access to sufficient energy supplies as a basic right for all which is guaranteed in the form of a public service;
Amendment 138 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40 a (new)
Paragraph 40 a (new)
40a. Recalls that the European Union is at all times and concerning all the initiatives which it undertakes as a global actor bound by the rules and principles of the UN Charter and general international law;
Amendment 149 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 c (new)
Paragraph 42 c (new)
42c. Points out that no military action is to be undertaken unless authorized by the UN Security Council under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, in compliance with the relevant principles of international law;
Amendment 150 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 d (new)
Paragraph 42 d (new)
42d. Recalls that pre-emptive strikes are unlawful under international law and the UN Charter; hence, the EU must abstain from and oppose to any such actions;
Amendment 151 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
Amendment 156 #
2010/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Reiterates itsthat support for closer EU- NATO cooperation in capability development and for compliance with NATO standards as far as possible; encourages further progress in the joint efforts to address the shortage of transport helicopters; welcomes initiatives to coordinate EU and NATO activities in the area of countering improvised explosive devices and providing medical support as matters of relevance to both civilian and military missions will lead unavoidably to the negative development of widening its scope of actions and responsibility;
Amendment 84 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Binding agreements should be made with regard to access for Members of all political groups of European Parliament to classified documents and information in the area of CFSP and ESDP.
Amendment 94 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) The establishment of the EEAS and its implementation shall not lead to any additional costs, neither within the EU budget nor within the national budgets.
Amendment 95 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
2. .The EEAS, which has its headquarters in Brussels, shall be a functionally autonomous body of the European Union, separate from the Commission and the General Secretariat of the Council, with the legal capacity necessary to perform its tasks and attain its objectivesnot be a sui generis institution.
Amendment 100 #
2010/0816(NLE)
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The parliamentary control concerning the EEAS has to be entirely ensured. Therefore the European Parliament's right of scrutiny must be guaranteed to its full extent. This has to be assured for the national parliaments as well, especially in terms of the CSFP and ESDP.
Amendment 170 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls, too, on all the main humanitarian and development bodies active in Afghanistan (from EU Member States and the US to the UNDP and UNOPS, and from the World Bank to the main NGOsthe UNDP and UNOPS to the main NGOs, and the EU Member States and the US, as well as the World Bank) to drastically prune their operating expenses by allocating funds (at least 80% more than at present) directly to Afghan institutions; (Justification: The aim is to point out that we do not consider the activities of the US and the World Bank in Afghanistan to be humanitarian and pro-development.)
Amendment 204 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Urges, therefore, NATO and all coalition forces in Afghanistan to return to a situation whereby they provide their own military supply chain, as soon as practicableto withdraw their troops from Afghanistan immediately;
Amendment 211 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Believes that much of the blame for the present impasse in Afghanistan rests with early miscalculations by coalition forces who foresaw a speedy military victory over the Taliban and an easy transition to a stable country run by a legitimate government with strong Western backing continuing military presence in the country aimed at exploiting its sources of wealth and its geostrategic importance;
Amendment 220 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Fears that these errors have fuelled the resurgence of the Taliban in over half the country, exacerbating the deterioration in security and in respect for human rights, particularly those of women;
Amendment 241 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Firmly believes that the EU’s three main prerequisites for the peace process must be an Afghan commitment to banishing Al Qaeda from the country, the elimination of poppy cultivation, and the will to establish respect for fundamental human rightthe withdrawal of foreign occupying forces, the takeover of power by the Afghans themselves in order to tackle the question of Al Qaeda, and the direct channelling of international economic assistance towards the development of a welfare state with social welfare services and measures to support the eradication of poverty, the elimination of poppy cultivation, and the will to establish immediate implementation of fundamental human rights, together with the provision of free education, healthcare and jobs with rights for all Afghan citizens;
Amendment 292 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
Amendment 302 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Stresses that this presence is totally unneeds to be ended and until such time should be neither influenced by nor in any way related to recent plans by the Afghan Government to exploit its potentially vast mining and minerals industry;
Amendment 345 #
2009/2217(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 55
Paragraph 55
Amendment 115 #
2009/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the Tagliavini Report and supports its main conclusions; supports the EU Monitoring Mission mandate and its implementation of the part which is not blocked by Russia and the de facto authorities of the breakaway regions; calls for full respect by all concerned parties of the 1994 Moscow Agreement and of resolution 934 of the Security Council;
Amendment 120 #
2009/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is seriously concerned about the use of ethnic cleansing as a prelude to the Russian recognition of South Ossetian and Abkhazian statehood; notes with satisfaction that the international community remains united in its rejection of the unilateral declaration of independence; calls on Russia to honour its commitment in the Ceasefire Agreement to withdraw its troops to the positions held before the outbreak of the August 2008 war and to cease its blocking of EUMM access to South Ossetia and Abkhaziaemphasises that the international community and all the parties involved must remain committed to the full and non- discriminatory respect of international law and reject all unilateral declarations of independence;
Amendment 127 #
2009/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the importance of protecting the safety and rights of the ethnic Georgians still living within the breakaway regions, promoting respect for displaced persons’ right of return under safe and dignified conditions, achieving a reduction in the Iron-Curtain character of the de facto borders andof obtaining possibilities for the EU and other international actors to assist people within the two regions; underlines the need for more clearly identified short- and medium- term objectives in this respect;
Amendment 158 #
2009/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Underscores the importance of free and fair elections to be held in accordance with international commitments and standards; notes that the last presidential elections held in Armenia in February 2008 were once again violent and that repercussions of the internal crisis in their aftermath are still being felt and notes that election observers from the Council of Europe's Congress of Local and Regional Authorities (CLRAE) stated that the 31 May 2009 Yerevan City Council elections were broadly in compliance with European standards; takes note of the municipal elections held in a peaceful manner in Azerbaijan on 23 December 2009 and awaits the report of the Council of Europe Congress of Local and Regional Authorities observation delegation thereon; calls on the Georgian authorities to ensure that the local elections scheduled for 30 May 2010 take place in accordance with international standards and that the electoral law is amended accordingly, and reaffirms that securing direct election of mayors is crucial; confirms its and the EU’s position that elections and referenda in breakaway regions are illegitimate; defends the political rights of displaced persons;
Amendment 26 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas immigration cannot be tackled outside the framework of international agreements and treaties on the rights of refugees and immigrants or without supplying answers to the real reasons behind immigration; whereas the cooperation needed can be developed within the framework of the UfM; whereas this cooperation should be based on a humanitarian approach, and should respect international law on refugees and human rights, thus setting an example for other bilateral or multilateral forms of cooperation,
Amendment 94 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is of the opinion that political tensions and regional conflicts in the Mediterranean basin must not hinder tangible progress towards multilateral cooperation in specific sectors, and that it is through the implementation of major integration projects that the UfM will help to develop a climate of trust conducive to pursuingthe comprehensive and just resolution of existing problems and common security goals in a spirit of solidarity and peace; believes that, in order for this to be achieved, the member countries will have to show the necessary full respect to all other member countries and refrain from actions prejudicial to state sovereignty;
Amendment 102 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on Turkey to show the necessary respect to all member countries of the UfM; states once again that the withdrawal of its occupying forces from Cyprus will be the most significant evidence of respect for the sovereign rights of a UfM member country;
Amendment 127 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Stresses that the demonstration by Israel of a genuine desire for comprehensive, just and sustainable resolution of the Palestinian issue, and the taking of specific initiatives in order to bring this about, such as putting an end to the settlements and the isolation of Gaza, are an absolute requirement if genuine and successful cooperation is to take place within the framework of the UfM; recalls the need for respect for international law as well as the position of both the international community as a whole and the European Council in favour of a two-state solution on the basis of the 1967 borders;
Amendment 155 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Encourages efforts to improve the economic and legal environment in third countries, making it a priority to setby supporting, for example, the setting up of viable and credible sub- regional financial institutions able to attract foreign investment; also calls for:
Amendment 161 #
2009/2215(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 - point 2 a (new)
Paragraph 7 - point 2 a (new)
- the promotion of the creation and implementation of an integrated labour law with respect for labour rights, for the benefit of workers in third countries and also in EU Member States;
Amendment 38 #
2009/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9a new
Paragraph 9a new
Calls on Turkey to immediately comply with all its obligations deriving from the Additional Protocol to the EC-Turkey Association Agreement, in a non- discriminatory way, what will contribute to the further development of its trade relations with all EU Member States;
Amendment 39 #
2009/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 68 #
2009/2200(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 16 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the new security challenges require a stronger emphasis to be placed on combiningcombined implementation of different civilian and military instruments across the spectrum of conflict prevention, crisis management and peace-building activities will always entail a very high risk that civil instruments may become part of military enforcement of interests,
Amendment 18 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas some 10 years after the launching of the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) and the deployment of some 23 missions, during which period some 23 missions have been deployed in crisis areas, none of therse mis a need to enhance capacities and consolidate structures so as to adequately reflect the role which the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) plays in supporting the CFSP and in delivering international securitysions had an actual or sustainable stabilising effect in the respective conflict region; calls therefore on the Council and Commission to review their policy with a view to future external actions and CSDP missions,
Amendment 24 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 29 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Criticises the fact that the CFSP budget has already increased from about EUR 30 million in 2002 to EUR 290 million annually, primarily because of the increased number of ESDP missions; expresses therefore its deep concern about the request for a budget increase;
Amendment 39 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses once again that the scope of the report should not be limited simply to a description of CFSP activities but should provide the opportunity to establish a dialogue with the European Parliament aimed at developing a more strategic approach to the CFSP; recommends that the annual CFSP report be turned into a yearly report discussing the implementation of the EU's foreign policy strategy and that more references be made to the budgetary needs and financial impact of external actions in such reportingcalls for increased transparency in budgetary expenditure related to CFSP activities;
Amendment 153 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls on the EU, in line with the Council Conclusions of 12 December 2009, to assume a stronger political role in the ongoing international efforts to re- launch the Peace Process, commensurate with its financial engagement in supporting a Palestinian economic recovery and addressing the dramatic humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which has been aggravated further by Israel's all-round military offensive of December 2008 and the continuing military attacks, border closures and limited movement and access to basic goods including medicines; calls on the Vice-President/High Representative/Vice-President to consider all means to promote a lasting peace in the region;
Amendment 166 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Endorses the EU's commitment to supporting democracy in a unified Iraq; stresses its support for the EU's strong and continuing commitment to the development of the rule of law in Iraq, and welcomes the extension of the mandate of EUJUST LEX for one year and its pilot activities on Iraqi territory; looks forward to the further work planned in this context, aReiterates that the invasion of Iraq by the United States and UK was a violation of international law; notes that since then the situation of the Iraqi people has not improved and calls for the immediate withdrawal of all troops pfromised by the Council Iraq;
Amendment 170 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Notes with great satisfactionthat since thate EUNAVFOR Atalanta continues to make a successful contribution to maritime security off the coast of Somalia by protecting vesselstarted, the attacks chartered by the World Food Programme (WFP) delivering aid to Somalia, vessels supplying critical shipments to the African Union peace support operation in Somalia and other vulnerable vessels; calls on the Council to extend the operation for another year when the current mandate comes to an end on 12 December 2009; expresses its support for a possible southward extension of the operation zone depending on pirate activity, but underlines that such an extension should not affect the mission's essential goal, namely the protection of WFP convoys and other vulnerable vessels such as the merchant fleet and fishing vessels; welcomes the approval by the Member States on 17 November 2009 of the Crisis Management Concept for a possible new CSDP operation for Somalia but insists that the adoption of this concept should in no way prejudge the decision on launching a mission, which can be taken only after a more detailed examination of the situation on the ground, making sure that human rights are respected, salaries are paid and equipment isve multiplied and become more violent and there has been an extension of the attacks southwards; calls therefore on the Council and Commission to review their strategy and concentrate on the real causes, which are extreme providederty and that the trained security forces are integrated into state and command structures so that, oncee destabilisation of Somalia and they return, they will not turn against the government they are supposed to be protectinggion at large by third parties;
Amendment 174 #
2009/2057(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Recalls once again the proposal made in its resolution of 15 November 2001 on a global partnership and a common strategy for relations between the EU and Latin America1 – subsequently repeated in its resolutions of 27 April 20062 and 24 April 20083 respectively adopted with a view to the Vienna and Lima EU-LAC Summits – to draw up a Euro-Latin American Charter for Peace and Security which, on the basis of the UN Charter, would allow for joint political, strategic and security-related actions and initiatives; calls on the Council and the Commission to take active steps to realise this ambitious goal and to support 1 OJ C 140 E, 13.6.2002, p. 569. 2 OJ C 296 E, 6.12.2006, p. 123. 3 Texts adopted, P6_TA (2008)0177. this proposal at the next EU-LAC Summit, which will take place in May 2010 in Madrid; recalls that any bilateral Charter must be based on mutual respect;
Amendment 24 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) However, under the current measures regarding the security of gas supply that have been taken at Community level, Member States still enjoy a large margin of discretion as to the choice of measures. Where the security of supply of a Member State is threatened, there is a clear risk that measures developed unilaterally by that Member State may jeopardise the proper functioning of the internal gas market. Recent experience has demonstrated the reality of that risk. To To allow the internal gas market to function even in the face of a shortage of supply, it is therefore necessary to provide for a more coordinated response to supply crises, both concerning preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply. However, it is critically important that Member States should retain responsibility for their security of supply and should continue to be able to develop measures according to their special characteristics.
Amendment 25 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) Recognising the central role played by international cooperation in ensuring security of gas supply for the citizens of the EU Member States, all relevant EU policies and Action Plans must be based on the principle of mutual respect with the third countries involved; a resolution of any problems that may arise should be sought through political dialogue and negotiations.
Amendment 28 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Sufficiently harmonised security of supply standards covering at least the situation that occurred in the January 2009, taking into account the difference between Members States, should be defined, without imposing unreasonable and disproportionate burdens on natural gas undertaking including new entrants and small undertakingstaking into account also the fact that Member States are primarily responsible for supervision of the internal gas market.
Amendment 35 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of gas supply of the Community, the Commission should coordinate the actions with regard to third countries, working with producer and transit countries on arrangements to handle crisis situations and to ensure a stable gas flow to the Community. The Commission should be entitled to deploy a task forcebe able to deploy an advisory body to monitor gas flows in crisis situations within and, in consultation with the third countries involved, outside the Community and, where a crisis arises due to difficulMember States concerned, and to participate in meetings with the competent authorities in aof third country, to assume a mediation and facilitation roleies involved when this is deemed necessary.
Amendment 38 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Security of gas supply is a task of the natural gaprimarily of the Member States uandertakings, the Competent Authorities of the Member States, the industrial gas customers, and the Commission. Security of gas supply is also a task of the natural gas undertakings and the industrial gas customers within their respective areas of responsibility. It requires a high degree of cooperation between them.
Amendment 45 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. Within six months after the notification of the Plans by the Competent Authorities, the Commission shall assess the Plans of all Member States. The Commission shall consult ENTSO-G, ACER, the Gas Coordination Group and other concerned stakeholders on those plans. Where the Commission considers that a plan is not effective to mitigate the risk as identified in the risk assessment or inconsistent with the risk scenarios or the Plans of other Member States, or that it does not comply with the provisions of this Regulation or other provisions of Community law, it shall requiremay recommend the revision of the Plan. Within 2 months from notification of the Commission request, the Competent Authority concerned shall amend its Plan and notify the amended Plan to the Commission or shall set out to the Commission why it does not agree with the request. In that case, the Commission may amend or withdraw its request. If within 2 months the Commission decides not to amend or withdraw its request, the Competent Authoritycommendation. However, the final decision shall complylie with the Commission's request within 3 months after notification of the Commission's decisionMember States.
Amendment 45 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) However, under the current measures regarding the security of gas supply that have been taken at CommunityUnion level, Member States still enjoy a large margin of discretion as to the choice of measures. Where the security of supply of a Member State is threatened, there is a clear risk that measures developed unilaterally by that Member State may jeopardise the proper functioning of the internal gas market. Recent experience has demonstrated the reality of that risk. To allow the internal gas market to function even in the face of a shortage of supply, it is therefore necessary to provide for a more coordinated response to supply crises, both concerning preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply. However it is critical not to jeopardise the ability of Member States to develop measures according to their specific characteristics.
Amendment 48 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Amendment 48 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
Amendment 50 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Amendment 53 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. In a Community Emergency, the Commission shall coordinate the actions of the Competent Authorities, without undermining the right of Member States to be responsible for their security of supply. In particular the Commission shall ensurcourage the exchange of information, ensure and the consistency and effectiveness of the actions at Member State and regional level in relation to the Community level, and shall coordinate the actions with regard to third countries. The Commission may convene a crisis management group composed in particular of representatives of the industry and the Member States concerned by the Emergency, in consultation with them.
Amendment 56 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4
Article 10 – paragraph 4
4. When the Commission considers that in a Community Emergency, an action taken by a Competent Authority or natural gas undertakings is inappropriate to deal with the Emergency, or that it seriously endangers the situation in another Member State, the Commission shall requiremay propose to the Competent Authority or natural gas undertaking tohat it change its action. Within three daysa reasonable period of time from notification of the Commission's request, the Competent Authority concerned shall change its action and notify the Commission or shall set out to the Commission why it does not agree with the request. In that case, the Commission may amend or withdraw its request. If within three days, the Commission decides not to amend or withdraw its request, the Competent Authority shall comply with the Commission's request without delay.
Amendment 57 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 7
Article 10 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission shall establish a permanent reserve list for a monitoring task force consisting of industry experts and representatives of the Commission. all Member States. This monitoring task force may be deployed when necessary and shall monitor and report on the gas flows within and outside the Community, in each case in cooperation with the supplying and transiting countries.
Amendment 62 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – point a
a) Member States shall submit toould inform the Commission about the existing inter- governmental agreements concluded with third countries which have an impact on the development of gas infrastructures and supplies; beforeafter concluding new inter- governmental agreements, the Member States shall inform the Commission to assess their compliance with the internal market legislation;
Amendment 66 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) This Regulation should enable natural gas undertakings and customers to rely on market mechanisms for as long as possible when coping with disruptions. It should also provide for emergency mechanisms totake into consideration the national characteristics of each Member State in the field of gas and provide instruments which would be ubased when markets are no longer able to deal adequately with a gas supply disruption. Even in an Emergency, market based instruments should be given priority to mitigate the effects of the supply disruptionon safeguarding consumer protection and would give priority to mitigating the effects of the supply disruption. However the Member States will continue to be responsible for their security and will enjoy considerable flexibility in the choice of arrangements and instruments to ensure security of supply.
Amendment 73 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The completion of the internal gas market and effective competition within that market offers the Community the highest level of security of supply for all Member States, provided that the market is allowed to work fully, and safeguards consumers’ interests in case of disruption of supply affecting a part of the Community, whatever the cause of the disruption. To this end, a comprehensive and effective common approach to security of supply is required, particularly through transparent and non-discriminatory policies compatible with the requirements of the market, avoiding market distortions and undermining of market responses to disruptionsneeds and the protection of consumers through controls on prices which, in periods of crisis, tend to increase very sharply owing to reduced supply and increased demand (law of supply and demand).
Amendment 83 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) A large choice of instruments is available to comply with security of supply obligations. These instruments should be used in a national, regional and Community context, as appropriate, so as to provide security primarily for consumers and to ensure that they deliver a consistent and cost-effective result.
Amendment 93 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
Amendment 98 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) Since gas supplies from third countries are central to the security of gas supply of the CommunityUnion, the Commission shcould coordinate the actions with regard to third countries, working with producer and transit countries on arrangements to handle crisis situations and to ensure a stable gas flow to the Community. The Commission should be entitled to deploy a taskundertake to deploy an advisory force to monitor gas flows in crisis situations within and,the Union in consultation with the third countries involved, outside the Communand after the permission of the Member State concerned and, outside the Union in consultation wityh and, where a crisis arises due to difficulties in a third country, to assume a mediation and facilitation role after the permission of the third countries involved.
Amendment 107 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30 a (new)
Recital 30 a (new)
(30α) Calls on the Commission to draw up a proposal to protect consumers effectively as a preventive measure from any price agreements between the economic bodies involved.
Amendment 111 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1
Article 1
This Regulation establishes measures aimed at safeguarding the security of gas supply so as to ensure the proper and continuous functioning of the internal market for gas by always taking the benefit of consumers as a criterion and providing for a clear definition and attribution of responsibilities and for a coordination of the response with transparent procedures at the level of the Member States and the Community regarding both preventive action and the reaction to concrete disruptions of supply.
Amendment 125 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – point 1
Article 2 – point 1
(1) "protected customers" means all household customers, small and medium- sized enterprises, schools and hospitals already connected to a gas distribution network, and, if the Member State concerned so decides, can also include small and medium-sized enterprises, schools and hospitalsany other customers in the public interest provided that they are already connected to a gas distribution network;
Amendment 130 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Security of gas supply is a task of the natural gaprimarily of the Member States uandertakings, the Competent Authorities of the Member States, the industrial gas customers, and the Commission. Security of gas supply is also a task of the natural gas undertakings and the industrial gas customers within their respective areas of responsibility. It requires a high degree of cooperation between them.
Amendment 147 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 5
Article 3 – paragraph 5
5. The measures to ensure the security of supply shall be clearly defined, transparent, proportionate, non-discriminatory, verifiable, and shall not unduly distort competition and the effective functioning of the internal markettake into account the economic interests of consumers.
Amendment 203 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
6. Within six months after the notification of the Plans by the Competent Authorities, the Commission shall assess the Plans of all Member States. The Commission shall consult ENTSO-G, ACER, the Gas Coordination Group and other concerned stakeholders on those plans. Where the Commission considers that a Plan is not effective to mitigate the risks as identified in the risk assessment or inconsistent with the risk scenarios or the Plans of other Member States, or that it does not comply with the provisions of this Regulation or other provisions of Community law, it shall require the revision of the Plan. However, Member States must have the final say.
Amendment 217 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. The Preventive Action Plan shall take into account economic effectiveness, effects on the functioning of the internal energy market andthe special characteristics of Members States, the impact on consumers and the environmental impact.
Amendment 309 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. The Competent Authority shall ensure that conditions for supplies to protected customers are established without prejudice to the proper functioning of the internal gas market, without decreasing the protection of the economic interests of consumers and at a price respecting the marketreal commercial value of the commodity.
Amendment 345 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 3
(3) DefineSuggest a definition of the role and responsibilities of the Competent Authority. However Member States will continue to supervise their security of supply and will continue to have the right to choose arrangements and instruments to ensure their security of supply;
Amendment 348 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Amendment 370 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Amendment 401 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. In a CommunityUnion Emergency, the Commission shall coordinate the actions of the Competent Authorities, without undermining the right of Member States to be responsible for their security of supply. In particular the Commission shall ensurcourage the exchange of information, ensure the consistency and effectiveness of the actions at Member State and regional level in relation to the CommunityUnion level, and shall coordinate the actions with regard to third countries. The Commission may convene a crisis management group composed in particular of representatives of the industry and the Member States concerned by the Emergency, in consultation with them.
Amendment 418 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
4. When the Commission considers that in a CommunityUnion Emergency, an action taken by a Competent Authority or natural gas undertakings is inappropriate to deal with the Emergency, or that it seriously endangers the situation in another Member State, the Commission shall requiremay propose that the Competent Authority or natural gas undertaking to change its action.
Amendment 419 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Within three days froma reasonable period of time after notification of the Commission's request, the Competent Authority concerned shall change its action and notify the Commission or shall set out to the Commission why it does not agree with the request. In that case, the Commission may amend or withdraw its request.
Amendment 420 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 432 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 7
Article 10 – paragraph 7
7. The Commission shall establish a permanent reserve list for a monitoring task force consisting of industry experts and representatives of the Commissionall Member States. This monitoring task force may be deployed when necessary and shall monitor and report on the gas flows within and outside the Community,Union, always in cooperation with the supplying and transiting countries.
Amendment 435 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. A Ggas Coordination Group is established to facilitate the coordination of measures concerning the security of supply. The Group shall be composed of representatives of the Competent Authoritiall the Member States, ACER, ENTSO-G and representative bodies of the industry concerned and relevant customers. The Commission shall decide on the composition of the Group ensuring its representativity and shall chair the Group. The Group shall establish its rules of procedureIt shall be ensured that all Member States are represented.
Amendment 475 #
2009/0108(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – point a
a) Member States shall submit to the Commission the existing inter- governmental agreements concluded with third countries which have an impact on the development of gas infrastructures and supplies; beforeafter concluding new inter- governmental agreements, the Member States shall inform the Commission to assess their compliance with the internal market legislation;