10 Amendments of Paul MURPHY related to 2011/0404(COD)
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) A European State which has applied to join the Union can become a member only when it has been confirmed that it meets the membership criteria agreed at the Copenhagen European Council in June 1993 and provided that the accession does not overstretch the capacity of the Union to integrate the new member. These criteria relate to the stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law, respect of human rightsdemocratic and human rights, the fight against poverty and respect for, and protection of, minorities, the development of the economy that must be sufficient to withstand the competitive pressure in the internal market, in particular when it comes to maintaining and improving wage levels, workers' and trade union rights, public services, including health, education and pensions, the protection of the environment and the ability to assume not only the rights but also the obligations under the Treaties.
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Assistance under this Regulation should be provided in accordance with the enlargement policy framework defined by the Union for each beneficiary country reflected in the annual enlargement package of the Commission, which includes the Progress Reports and the Enlargement Strategy, in the Stabilisation and Association agreements and in the European or Accession Partnerships. Assistance should mainly focus on a limited number of policy areas that will help beneficiary countries strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law, reformstrengthen the democratic reform and accountability of the judiciary and public administration, promote and respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality and non- discrimination, democratic, human and workers´ rights and promote and mainstream gender equality, the effective implementation of the principles of non discrimination on the grounds of sex, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation; enhance the rights of the child and combat violence and harassment against women, children, minorities and other vulnerable persons. It should also enhance their economic and social development, underpinning a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth agenda; it should in particular increase its support for the fights against social exclusion and poverty in line with the Europe 2020 strategy and to align progressively with the Copenhagen criteria. The coherence between the financial assistance and the overall progress made in the implementation of the pre-accession strategy should be strengthened.
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) It is in the Union's interest to, if they so wish, assist beneficiary countries in their efforts to reform their systems in order to align them to those of the Union. Since the objective of this Regulation cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can be better achieved at Union's level, the Union may adopt measures in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve this objective.
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) With regard to these delegated acts, it is of particular importance that the Commission should carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, shouldmust further ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and Council. in order for those institutions to be in a position to exercise their full powers, including their right to veto a delegated act or revoke the delegation;
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point i
(i) strengthening of democratic institutions and the rule of law, including its implementation; involve trade unions and other civil society organisations, local and regional authorities in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) promotion and protection of humandemocratic, human and workers´ rights and fundamental freedoms, enhanced respect for minority rights, promotion of gender equality, non-discrimination andincluding the right to self determination, promotion and mainstreaming of gender equality, the effective implementation of the principles of non-discrimination on the grounds of sex, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation, including equality between women and men and the rights of all persons, including persons with disabilities and of the elderly, to guarantee data protection, enhance the rights of the child, combat violence and harassment against women, children, minorities and other vulnerable persons; promotion and protection of the freedom of the press, and promotion of good neighbourly relations;
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) economic reforms necessary to cope with competitive pressure and market forces withdemocratising the Unioneconomy, while pursuing economic,substantially increasing social and environmental goals;
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) fostering employment and developing human capitaljob creation and public investment in education;
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv
(iv) social and economic inclusion, in particular of minorities and vulnerable groups; full respect for trade union rights;
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – indent 2
– Progress in democratic economic reforms; the soundness and effectiveness of social and economic development strategies, progress towards smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, including through public investments supported by IPA;