2010/2269(INI)
Migration flows arising from instability: scope and role of the EU foreign policy
Migration flows arising from instability: scope and role of the EU foreign policy 2010/2269(INI)
Lead committee dossier: AFET/7/04561
Legal basis: RoP 048
| AFET | DEVE | LIBE | |
| Lead Rapporteur | PROVERA Fiorello (EFD) | ||
| Opinion Rapporteur(s) | CREŢU Corina (S&D) | KELLER Franziska (Verts/ALE) |
Legal basis: RoP 048
Procedure completed
2010/2269(INI) Migration flows arising from instability: scope and role of the EU foreign policy
Lead committee dossier: AFET/7/04561
Legal Basis RoP 048
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Lead | AFET | PROVERA Fiorello (EFD) | ATTARD-MONTALTO John (S&D), SCHAAKE Marietje (ALDE), FLAUTRE Hélène (Verts/ALE), LOCHBIHLER Barbara (Verts/ALE) |
| Opinion | DEVE | CREŢU Corina (S&D) | |
| Opinion | LIBE | KELLER Franziska (Verts/ALE) |
Legal Basis RoP 048
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2011/04/05
Text adopted by Parliament, single reading
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T7-0121/2011
summary
The European Parliament adopted a resolution on migration flows arising from instability: scope and role of the EU foreign policy. Parliament recalls that migration is caused by instability and is triggered in particular by war and armed conflicts, human rights abuses, natural and man-made disasters and the lack of viable economic prospects. Flows of immigrants have a number of consequences, in particular pressures on those Member States located geographically at the EU's external borders. It is in this context that Parliament for the establishment of a common immigration policy, the management of economic migration with a view to promoting economic and social progress in receiving, transit and origin countries, and to enhance social cohesion by improving the integration of migrants. It also calls for a migration policy centred on development policy. The main themes covered by the resolution may be summarised as follows: Strengthen the multilateral approach to assist third countries: noting that migration is a longstanding worldwide phenomenon, Parliament considers that an active dialogue should be started between the EU, the US, Japan and China as well as with the international financial institutions. This would make for greater collective leverage and the more balanced, targeted and efficient allocation of resources, whilst ensuring fair burden-sharing. They call for the organisation of an EU-US Summit on this issue. Bolster the stability of third countries on the basis of partnership: noting that there are currently around 38 fragile states worldwide in which 1 billion people are affected by instability-related problems. In this context, support for politically and economically fragile states, as a likely source of irregular migration and security- and stability-related tensions, should always include - in addition to budgetary relief and support, strategies to establish or consolidate stability such as direct investment and EU market-access strategies, rural development and food security strategies, job-creation policies, infrastructure development, and strategies geared to promoting good governance, social inclusion, etc. These strategies must be based on active partnerships which draw on the principles of ownership and empowerment of the beneficiary countries. Parliament calls on the European Union and the Member States to take action to encourage countries of origin to adopt and implement measures and policies which enable them to develop socially, economically and democratically, so that their nationals are not compelled to migrate. Towards a comprehensive approach on the question of migration: Parliament notes that progress has been made in implementing the Global Approach to Migration, which aims to promote comprehensive partnerships with countries of origin and transit and encourages synergies between migration and development. It emphasises the need to improve further the use of the main tools of the Global Approach to Migration (mobility partnerships, migratory missions, migration profiles, cooperation platforms), to continue to put migration policy objectives at the centre of the political dialogue with countries of origin and of transit, as well as the need to enhance policy coherence in this respect, in particular with development policy. In this regard, it calls for the various dialogue processes to be rationalised and for the synergies between migration and development to be strengthened. Parliament calls for the establishment of a comprehensive migration policy which is linked to all development strategies and instruments and founded on a high level of political and operational solidarity, mutual trust, transparency, partnership, shared responsibility and joint efforts based on common principles and concrete actions. This comprehensive approach should take into consideration the European labour market's need for a labour force and each Member State's capacity to receive and integrate migrants. It believes that a common EU policy on legal migration can be a stimulus both for the European economy and for the economies of the countries of origin. Involving FRONTEX and increasing solidarity between Member States: Parliament is in favour of strengthening the role of the FRONTEX agency in order to better control migratory flows. It calls on the Commission to develop a permanent monitoring system for all FRONTEX activities linked to the management of migration flows. It considers that the human rights dimension of FRONTEX operations must be reflected clearly and that there should be closer cooperation in the activities and work of FRONTEX and the European Asylum Support Office (EASO). Parliament underlines the necessity to increase solidarity among EU Member States, in particular the most vulnerable, with a view to achieving maximum effectiveness in policy coordination and burden-sharing. More information for migrants an on migration: Parliament calls on the Member States to work collaboratively with non-EU countries to ensure that information relating to legal migration is readily available and that legal migration is actively advocated. It encourages in particular the establishment of migration information and management centres outside the EU in order to help third countries of origin or transit to define a migration policy in response to the concerns of potential migrants and returning migrants, offer guidance on legal immigration, as well as on job opportunities and living conditions in countries of destination, and help with job training for would-be migrants, building on the experience gained with the pilot project in Bamako, Mali (CIGEM). In parallel, Parliament considers that harmonisation of migration-related statistics is essential to the effective planning, adoption, implementation and assessment of migration policy. Respect for the human rights clause in agreements: recalling its recommendations in its resolution of 21 September 2010, Parliament stresses that the EU should not hesitate to apply sanctions when countries fail to respect their governance and human rights obligations under trade agreements. Parliament believes that a process of reflection should be started at EU level on the bases of and scope for the application of conditionality criteria to EU financial assistance. It supports the incorporation of the principle of conditionality in trade arrangements with developing countries via the Generalised System of Preferences and urges the Commission to consider sanctions whenever needed, but to examine carefully the consequences of such sanctions for the populations of the beneficiary countries before doing so. Migratory flows and principles of asylum: Parliament considers that in their management of irregular migration flows the EU and its Member States must fully respect the rights of asylum seekers and refrain from taking any actions that would discourage potential refugees from requesting protection. It urges the Commission to establish a monitoring system to check that refugees' and asylum-seekers' rights are respected when entry (and pre-entry) controls are carried out under the Schengen Borders Code, so that possible flaws can be detected promptly. The Libyan question: Parliament deplores the fact that in the current circumstances the only option available was the suspension of the agreement on EU-Libya cooperation, and takes the view that the suspension should be revoked as soon as there is a new transitional government willing to promote the democratic and human rights-based implementation of such an agreement. It stresses, in this context, the need for the EU to use its influence to persuade Libya to allow the UNHCR to return to the country and believe that agreements on a cooperation agenda on migration should be reached with other countries in geographic proximity to the EU with a view to providing joint support, in accordance with international agreements, to fragile States in their neighbourhood. It urges the Council to put in place a burden-sharing action plan to help resettle refugees from the region, based on the solidarity clause set out in Article 80 of the TFEU, and to provide support for displaced persons. The Neighbourhood Partnership (ENP) and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM): Parliament stresses the key importance of Parliament in enhancing freedom and democracy in our neighbourhood. It believes that Parliament should monitor closely the democratisation process in the southern Mediterranean, and suggests a regular ad hoc structured dialogue with the Vice-President/High Representative to assess developments in this region. It also emphasises the following points: genuine attention should be paid to the dialogues on human rights and democracy in the revised ENP; the need to step up cooperation with the countries of transit and origin of illegal migrants so as to curb illegal migration and encourage legal immigration; the improvement of migration-related statistics; the provision of specific funding for the development of a renewed, strong economic agenda in ENP countries, including an employment agenda; the conclusion of more mobility partnership agreements with ENP countries, in addition to the existing ones with Moldova and Georgia; strengthening the objectives of the UfM and the Eastern Partnership initiative in order to make them fully operational. Restructuring of European development assistance to respond to migration-related imperatives: Parliament stresses that EU development aid should aim to eliminate the reasons for migration, such as poverty, climate change and hunger. This is why development aid needs to be strengthened and better coordinated with the help of other global donors in order to ensure that there is a more comprehensive and sustainable approach to managing migratory flows. It urges that development assistance be decoupled from migration-flow management and that development aid should not be made conditional on return migration. In this context, it rejects the idea of using Official development Assistance (ODA) for policies aimed at deterring and controlling migration in ways which involve the violation of migrants' human rights. It recommends: i) the redeployment of existing financial resources to strengthen the link between migration and development; ii) the reinforcing of LRRD strategies (aimed at linking relief, rehabilitation and development) in particular after periods of conflict; iii) the clarification of the respective roles of the European External Action Service and DEVCO, and for coordination between them and iv) the revision of the DCI, the EDF and the Instrument for Humanitarian Aid so as to enhance the positive effects of migration in terms of promoting human development and democracy in fragile states. Action against the brain drain: yet again, Parliament urges the stepping-up of efforts to reduce the negative effects of the brain drain and the exodus of professionals. Assisted return programmes and circular migration schemes should be envisaged. Responding to the needs of the vulnerable: lastly, Parliament asks that when preparing the new external action instruments for the post-2013 period, that efforts be made to establish more rapid and more effective intervention mechanisms which enable the EU to take prompt action to protect minorities, including religious minorities, or other groups suffering as a result of instability. Measures should, in particular, be taken in regard to climate change, deforestation, desertification and biodiversity loss. Parliament also stresses the importance of policies in favour of victims of torture and asylum seekers.
- Results of vote in Parliament
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T7-0121/2011
summary
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2011/04/05
Commission response to text adopted in plenary
- SP(2011)5857/2
- DG Home Affairs, MALMSTRÖM Cecilia
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2011/04/04
Debate in Parliament
- 2011/03/22 Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading
- 2011/03/22 Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading
- 2011/03/16 Vote in committee, 1st reading/single reading
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2011/02/08
Deadline Amendments
- 2011/01/18 Committee draft report
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2010/11/25
Referral to associated committees announced in Parliament
- 2010/11/25 Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
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2010/11/18
EP officialisation
Documents
- Committee draft report: PE454.355
- Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading: A7-0075/2011
- Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading: A7-0075/2011
- Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading: T7-0121/2011
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2011)5857/2
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2010/2269(INI) Migration flows arising from instability: scope and role of the EU foreign policy
2011/02/18
AFET
168 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution 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 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 7 a (new) -having regard to the UN Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, adopted on 18 December 1990,
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution 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 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 a (new) - having regard to the European Pact on Migration and Asylum adopted by the Council in October 2008, to the Commission’s First Annual Report on Migration and Asylum (2009)1 and to the Council Conclusions on the follow-up of the European Pact on Immigration and Asylum of 3 June 2010;
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 a (new) - having regard to the European Pact on Immigration and Asylum, adopted by the European Council of 15-16 October 2008,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 a (new) - having regard to the Joint Africa-EU Declaration on Migration and Development signed in Sirte on 23 November 2006 which emphasizes the necessity of African and EU states to commit themselves to a partnership between countries of origin, transit and destination with a view to better manage migration, taking into consideration its link to development,
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 a (new) - having regard to the European Council conclusions of 18/19 June 2009 on illegal immigration,
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 a (new) - having regard to the Stockholm Programme for 2010-2014 and the European Pact on Immigration and Asylum,
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 a (new) - having regard to the High Representative and Commission report on Climate Change and International Security of 14 March 2008, to the related recommendations of 18 December 2008, and to the Council conclusions of 8 December 2009,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 b (new) - having regard to the Joint Declaration from the Ministerial Conference « Building Migration Partnerships » held in Prague on 27th and 28th April 2009,
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 b (new) - having regard to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime of December 2000 and the protocols thereto,
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 c (new) - having regard to the EU common immigration and asylum policy, as outlined by the European Pact on Immigration and Asylum and further developed by the Stockholm programme, adopted by the European Council in December 2009, as well as to the Commission Action Plan - Implementing the Stockholm Programme (COM(2010)0171),
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 11 a (new) - having regard to the Blue Card Directive,
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 11 a (new) - having regard to Joint Declaration of the Prague Eastern Partnership Summit of 7 May 2009 inaugurating the Eastern Partnership,
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 11 a (new) - having regard to the European Council Stockholm Programme - An open and secure Europe serving the citizen (2010/C 115/01), of 4 May 2010,
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 11 b (new) - having regard to the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, signed in Geneva on 28 July 1951,
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 12 – having regard to its resolution of 21 September 2010 on poverty reduction and job creation in developing countries: the way forward
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 12 a (new) Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 13 a (new) - having regard to the Presidency Conclusions from the Conference "Towards a multidisciplinary approach to prevention of trafficking human beings, prosecutions of traffickers and protection of victims" of 27 January 2011,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 a (new) - having regard to Article 80 of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union stating that policies regarding border controls, asylum and immigration shall be governed by the principle of solidarity and fair sharing of responsibility, including its financial implications between the Member States and that whenever necessary the Union acts adopted pursuant to this chapter shall contain appropriate measures to give effect to this principle,
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the political and economic
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas political
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas political
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas po
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas political and economic instability is
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas wars and armed conflict, political, social and economic instability
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas political and economic instability is the major driving force behind migration, particularly irregular migration, depriving affected communities of viable local prospects and, hence, of the right to choose whether to migrate or not, thus putting their lives at constant risk and leaving them with migration, often irregular migration, as their only option,
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas political and economic instability is the major driving force behind migration, particularly irregular migration, depriving affected communities of viable local prospects and, hence, of the right to choose whether to migrate or not and leaving them with migration,
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas migration
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas migration arising from instability
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas migration arising from instability is triggered in particular by war and armed conflicts or the risk thereof, human rights abuses - including the persecution or the limitation of the rights of
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas migration arising from instability is triggered in particular by war and armed conflicts or the risk thereof, human rights abuses - including the persecution or the limitation of the rights of minorities, including religious and ethnic minorities - natural and man-made disasters, and the lack of viable economic prospects and of a sustainable structure for democracy and good governance,
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas migration arising from instability is triggered in particular by war and armed conflicts or the risk thereof, human rights abuses - including the persecution or the limitation of the rights of minorities, including religious and LGBT minorities - natural and man-made disasters, and the lack of viable economic prospects and of a sustainable structure for democracy and good governance,
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bb. whereas infringements of human rights, including the rights and individual liberties of women, the right to freedom regarding sexual orientation and sexual practices, the persecution of minorities, including religious minorities, and restriction of their rights, natural disasters or man-made environmental disasters and those caused by companies such as oil drilling multinationals, the lack of sustainable economic prospects, democratic structures or foundations for good governance, must be considered sufficient reasons to accord the right to protection and legal residence in the EU Member States,,
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas migration is a very ancient phenomenon which now exists on a world scale, has fostered the exchange of ideas and has contributed to the cultural and economic enrichment of the European Union, and whereas migration is the result of a number of factors which have changed and reinforced each other over time, which means that global and unilateral responses are unlikely to be feasible or effective;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B c (new) Bb. whereas freedom of movement is a fundamental right and whereas migration often arises from a desire on the part of migrants to take charge of their own lives, create a better future and live in dignity; whereas, therefore, migration neither can nor should be halted;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B d (new) Bc. whereas no Member State of the European Union has adopted the UN Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families to date; whereas that Convention is the most broadly-based international legal framework for the protection of the rights of migrant workers and their families and gives States guidance as to the approach to be adopted to ensure migrants’ rights are respected when policies relating to the migration of labour are drawn up and implemented,
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas economic instability has a particularly strong impact on younger generations, women and minorities or disadvantaged groups, who are left without employment prospects and may more easily fall victim to violence, radicalism and recruitment by terrorist groups,
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas economic instability has a particularly strong impact on younger generations, who are left without employment prospects
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas economic instability has a particularly strong impact on younger generations, who are left without employment prospects and may more easily fall victim to violence, radicalism and
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas economic and social instability has a particularly strong impact on younger generations, who are left without employment prospects and may more easily fall victim to violence,
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas climate change is linked with food and water scarcity, deforestation and land degradation and is increasingly identified as a major threat to international security and stability,
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C b (new) Cb. whereas people forced from their homes by large-scale disasters brought on by climate change need to be assisted and protected; whereas, however, the existing refugee law does not recognise international protection right to climate refugees,
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas in some regions most affected by climate change
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas in some regions most affected by climate change and the resulting loss of biodiversity, such as the Sahel, migration has become one of the only
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas some migrants may also be asylum seekers and may potentially become officially recognised refugees,
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the exploitation of irregular migration puts not only
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the exploitation of irregular migration not only puts the lives of migrants at high risk, but is very often associated with the worst human rights abuses, including slave labour, sexual exploitation, persecution based on sexual orientation, child abuse and gender violence, and whereas action by the EU to prevent such abuses and
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the exploitation of irregular migration not only puts the lives of migrants at high risk, but is very often associated with the worst human rights abuses, including slave labour, sexual exploitation, child abuse and gender violence, and whereas action by the EU to prevent such abuses and to protect migrants, including irregular migrants, in situations of distress
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the exploitation of irregular migration not only puts the lives of migrants at high risk, but is very often associated with the worst human rights abuses, including slave labour, sexual exploitation, child abuse and gender violence, and whereas action by the EU to prevent such abuses and to protect migrants, including irregular migrants, in situations of distress
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the exploitation of irregular migration
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the exploitation of irregular migration, which is unfortunately a lucrative commercial activity for those engaged in organised crime, 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 groups,
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution 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
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the exploitation of irregular migration is also combined with arms smuggling, human 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 groups,
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas irregular migration has an impact on the migration-management and integration capacity of both receiving and transit countries
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas irregular migration has an impact on the migration-management and integration capacity of both receiving and transit countries, worsening, in
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas the expected
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas the expected sharp demographic growth both in countries of origin and transit, particularly in the Maghreb, will seriously undermine the prospects for economic growth and job creation in those countries -
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas the
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas the expected sharp demographic growth both in countries of origin and transit
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H H. whereas the expected sharp demographic growth both in countries of origin and transit, particularly in the Maghreb, will
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas the EU
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas the EU
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas the EU, in view of the current demographic trends, urgently needs to reflect on how much it wants to open up its borders to migratory flows from countries of origin and transit in order to offset their internal demographic and social tensions, thus helping them maintain their internal stability, and how much it needs to invest in a renewed economic agenda for such countries, including an agenda focused on job creation,
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas the EU urgently needs to reflect on how much it
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas the EU urgently needs to reflect on how much it wants to open up its borders to migratory flows from countries of origin and transit in order to
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I I. whereas the EU urgently needs to reflect on how much it wants to open up its borders to migratory flows from countries of origin and transit in order to offset their internal
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I a (new) Ia. whereas measures should be taken to avoid new waives of racism and xenophobia in receiving and transit countries,
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J J. whereas migration towards the EU is only part of a much broader South-North and South-South migratory phenomenon;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J a (new) Ja. whereas the European Neighbourhood Policy should more actively support the EU neighbouring States capacity to manage migration,
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Recital Ι a (new) Ιa. whereas the recent dramatic events in Egypt and other countries of North Africa and the Middle East are likely to increase the flow of both legal and illegal migrants to Europe,
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K K. whereas tensions between countries of origin and transit and between receiving and transit countries concerning the management of migratory flows could become a source of potential conflict in the future; whereas, however, a more coordinated and comprehensive approach to migration-management can enhance respect for the dignity of all migrants who can potentially contribute to meeting labour needs in countries of transit and destination and boost development in countries of origin,
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K K. whereas tensions between countries of origin and transit and between receiving and transit countries concerning the management of migratory flows
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K K. whereas tensions between countries of origin and transit and between receiving and transit countries concerning the management of migratory flows could become a source of potential
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Recital K a (new) Ka. whereas the pressure of migratory flows caused by instability and taking the form of illegal migration is being felt to a greater degree by Member States geographically situated close to the EU's external borders,
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Recital L L. whereas remittances
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Recital L L. whereas legal and transparent remittances
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Recital L L. whereas remittances
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Recital L L. whereas, since remittances
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Recital L a (new) La. whereas the European Union needs to develop an efficient and wise migration policy similar to the ones implemented in Canada, Australia or New Zealand; whereas instability in the neighbouring regions jeopardises the creation of such a migration policy,
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Recital M M. whereas EU foreign policy
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Recital M M. whereas EU foreign policy can positively complement and strengthen EU policies on migration, and must address all sources of instability in countries of origin and pursue an active dialogue with transit countries on uniform, human rights-based standards for their national laws on migration
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Recital M M. whereas EU foreign policy can positively complement and strengthen EU policies on migration, and must address all sources of instability in countries of origin and pursue an active dialogue with transit countries on uniform, human rights-based standards for their national laws on migration, thereby creating a level playing field where both receiving and transit countries follow the same rules and offer migrants the same level of protection; whereas the different level of development of transit countries calls for the provision of
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Recital N Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Recital O Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Recital O O. whereas the new foreign policy architecture introduced by the Lisbon Treaty and the creation of the EEAS provide the opportunity to develop highly valuable synergies between foreign policy and defence policy, on the one hand, and the ENP and development cooperation policy, on the other, as mutually reinforcing and interconnected dimensions and strategies; whereas the new structure equally allows for cultural diplomacy to play a role in the EU's external actions; whereas such synergies should already be taken into consideration at the programming stage,
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Recital O a (new) Oa. whereas a distinction between migrants and asylum seekers and refugees needs to be made
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes and supports the VP/HR's analysis and policy line highlighting the need for a comprehensive approach based on targeted development and human rights strategies as an additional vital EU foreign policy instrument to tackle stability and security problems and enhance the effectiveness of peace-keeping and peace- building operations; in this context, urges the strengthening of the role of FRONTEX in order to better control migration flows; believes that, in the context of the new foreign policy architecture introduced by the Lisbon Treaty and the creation of the EEAS, it would be important to consolidate further interinstitutional dialogue and reflection on the foundations and objectives of such a comprehensive approach, in particular as regards targeted programming and partnerships with beneficiary countries that can deliver a sustainable process of democratisation, good governance, respect for human rights and economic growth and thus reinforce security and stability;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Calls on the EU institutions and the EU Member States to better coordinate donor aid so as to guarantee a more comprehensive and sustainable approach to migration flows management;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. calls on the EU to continue to be at the forefront of international efforts to combat climate change, to systematically integrate climate change into all external and development cooperation policies, and to actively support the most affected third countries in their efforts to prevent or deal with the consequences of climate change; underlines, in this regard, the importance of transferring climate- friendly technologies and promoting the deployment of alternative energy and energy-efficiency innovations in the developing world; while expressing its concern that environmentally induced migration might grow in the future, welcomes the European Council mandate to the Commission to analyse the effects of climate change on international migration, including its potential effects on migration to the EU; supports an active participation of the Commission and EU Member States in the ongoing debate on Protection gaps and Responses launched by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in the framework of the 2010 High Commissioner's Dialogue on Protection Challenges which aims at the improvement of the existing international protection framework for forcibly displaced and stateless people;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Notes that against a background of increasing multilateralism with several international players and major donors, such as the EU, the US, Japan, China and
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Notes that against a background of increasing multilateralism with several international players and major donors, such as the EU, the US, Japan, China and, potentially, in a longer term perspective, other BRIC countries, such as Brazil and India, stability and security are a shared objective and an essential pre-condition for global economic growth; notes, further, that the stability and security challenges are such that they require not only relevant resources, at a time of budget constraints, but also economies of scale and coordinated efforts; believes that a reflection should be started on an active dialogue between the EU
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Notes that against a background of increasing multilateralism with several international players and major donors, such as the EU, the US, Japan, China and, potentially, in a longer term perspective, other BRIC countries, such as Brazil and India, stability and security are a shared objective and an essential pre-condition for global economic growth; notes, further, that the stability and security challenges are such that they require not only relevant resources, at a time of budget constraints, but also economies of scale and coordinated efforts; believes that a reflection should be started on an active dialogue
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Notes that against a background of increasing multilateralism with several international players and major donors, such as the EU, the US, Japan, China and, potentially, in a longer term perspective, other BRIC countries, such as Brazil and India, stability and security are a shared objective and an essential pre-condition for global economic growth; notes, further, that the stability and security challenges are such that they require not only relevant resources, at a time of budget constraints, but also economies of scale and coordinated efforts; believes that a reflection should be started on an active dialogue between the EU, the US, Japan and China and international financial institutions on coordinated geographical and thematic security, stability and aid strategies, which would make for collective leverage and a more balanced, targeted and efficient allocation of resources while ensuring fair burden-sharing; believes, also in the light of the recent White House foreign aid review, which highlighted the value of aid coordination with other major donors, that a first important step towards such a reflection could be an EU-US summit on enhanced cooperation on humanitarian and development aid to identify, from a transatlantic perspective, shared areas of interest and the foundations of policy coordination;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Notes that against a background of increasing multilateralism with several international players and major donors, such as the EU, the US, Japan, China and, potentially, in a longer term perspective, other BRIC countries,
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Urges the EC to ensure that any readmission agreement signed by the EU and its Member States fully respect human rights and the principle of 'non- refoulement' and do not put at risk any persons in need of international protection;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Notes that there are significant benefits to sheltering refugees in the region, for example neighbouring countries, and calls for the EU to consider this as a priority;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Considers that support for politically and economically fragile states
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Considers that support for politically and economically fragile states, as a source of irregular migration and security and stability tensions, should
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Considers that support for politically and economically fragile states, as a source of irregular migration and security and stability tensions, should
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Considers that support for politically and economically fragile states, as a source of irregular migration and security and stability tensions, should always include, in addition to
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Considers that support for politically and economically fragile states, as a source of irregular migration and security and stability tensions, should
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Considers that support for politically and economically fragile states, as a source of irregular migration and security and stability tensions, should always include, in addition to budgetary relief and support, direct investment and EU market-access strategies, rural development and food security strategies, job-creation policies, infrastructure development, and strategies geared to promoting democratisation and good governance, social inclusion, ethnic and religious tolerance, thereby maximising local prospects and alternatives for potential migrants; firmly believes that such strategies must be based on active partnerships which draw on the principles of ownership and empowerment of the beneficiary countries, but also on targets, clear roadmaps and conditions for their achievement co-defined with donor countries, and on benchmarks and strict accountability standards;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Considers that support for politically and economically fragile states, as a source of irregular migration and security and stability tensions, should always include, in addition to budgetary relief and support, direct investment and EU market-access strategies, rural development and food security strategies, job-creation policies, infrastructure development, and strategies geared to promoting democratisation and good governance, social inclusion and religious tolerance, thereby maximising local prospects and alternatives for potential migrants; calls in this connection on the bodies responsible in the EU also to factor in this approach when laying down measures in other policy areas, e.g. when awarding agricultural export subsidies, so that the objectives expressed here are not countered; firmly believes that such strategies must be based on active partnerships which draw on the principles of ownership and empowerment of the beneficiary countries, but also on targets, clear roadmaps and conditions for their achievement co-defined with donor countries, and on benchmarks and strict accountability standards;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Considers that support for politically and economically fragile states, as a source of irregular migration and security and stability tensions, should always include, in addition to budgetary relief and support, direct investment and EU market-access strategies, rural development and food security strategies, job-creation policies, infrastructure development, and strategies geared to promoting democratisation and good governance, social inclusion and religious tolerance, thereby maximising local prospects and alternatives for potential migrants; firmly believes that such strategies must be based on active partnerships which draw on the principles of ownership and empowerment of the beneficiary countries, but also on targets, clear roadmaps and conditions for their achievement co-defined with donor countries, and on benchmarks and strict accountability standards;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Underlines that any research and analysis of the future migration trends, forms of migration as short-term migration, circular migration, and seasonal migration should take into account possible triggers of migration such as the political and economic crisis or climate change in the countries of origin;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls on the European Union and Member States to take action both internally and at international level to encourage the countries of origin of migrants to devise and implement measures and policies which enable them to develop socially, economically and democratically and do not compel their nationals to migrate; calls on the EU and Member States therefore to take the necessary steps to finance their development, and particularly to swiftly attain the target of allocating 0.7% of their GDP to development aid;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that in its resolution of 21 September 2010 on poverty reduction and job creation in developing countries: the way forward
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that in its resolution of 21 September 2010 on poverty reduction and job creation in developing countries: the way forward
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that in its resolution of 21 September 2010 on poverty reduction and job creation in developing countries: the way forward
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Recalls that in its resolution of 21 September 2010 on poverty reduction and job creation in developing countries: the way forward
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Welcomes Human Rights clauses in all EU bilateral trade agreements and supports the introduction of the principle of conditionality in trade arrangements with development countries via the General System of Preferences. Recognizes that this conditionality principle is not always applied, as the Commission has proven to be hesitant to apply sanctions to development countries who fail to respect commitments made on respect for human rights, good governance and democratisation; urges the European Commission to consider sanctions whenever needed, but asks the Commission to carefully examine the consequences of such sanctions on the populations of the beneficiary countries before doing so;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Considers that EU policies
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Considers that policies similar to those for countries of origin should also be applied to transit countries,
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Considers that policies similar to those for countries of origin should also be applied to transit countries, with particular reference to poverty reductions strategies, direct investment and market access and an emphasis on an employment agenda which can ensure effective long-
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Considers that the EU and its Member States in their management of irregular migration flows must fully respect the rights of asylum seekers and refrain from taking any actions that would impede potential refugees from requesting protection;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Calls on the Commission to develop a mechanism for establishing where responsibilities lie for accommodating asylum seekers and examining their applications, as well as combating illegal migration, two areas in which a disproportionate burden is being borne by certain Member States because of their geographical location or their demographic breakdown;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses the value of EU election observation missions as the first important step in any process of democratisation and good governance, and believes that such missions should be part of a broader framework of support for a long-term democratisation process;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses the value of EU election observation missions as the first important step in any process of democratisation and good governance, and believes that such missions should be part of a broader framework of support for a long-term democratisation process; highlights the importance of mediation and conflict- prevention and resolution strategies and of institution- and capacity-building for regional organisations, such as the African Union (AU), which plays an important role in peace-keeping and peace-building operations; believes that the support for the AU should include
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses th
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses the value of EU election observation missions as
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses the value of EU election observation missions as the first important step in any process of democratisation and good governance, and believes that such missions should be part of a broader framework of support for a long-term democratisation process; underlines, in this respect, that it is crucial to ensure an adequate follow-up for the implementation of the recommendations made by EU electoral observation missions; highlights the importance of mediation and conflict-
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses the value of EU election observation missions as
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses the value of EU election observation missions as the first important step in any process of democratisation and good governance, and believes that such missions should be part of a broader framework of support for a long-term democratisation process; highlights the importance of mediation and conflict- prevention and resolution strategies and of institution- and capacity-building for regional organisations, such as the African Union (AU), which plays an important role in peace-keeping and peace-building operations; believes that the support for the AU should include the development of
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses the value of EU election observation missions as the first important step in any process of democratisation and good governance, and believes that such missions should be part of a broader framework of support for a long-term democratisation process; highlights the importance of mediation and conflict- prevention and resolution strategies and of institution- and capacity-building for regional organisations, such as the African Union (AU), which plays an important role in peace-keeping and peace-building operations; believes that the support for the AU should include the development of an effective border-control capacity and support for its capacity to fight the exploitation of irregular migration and to provide relief for irregular migrants in situations of distress; considers that the effective strengthening of regional organisations such as the AU, Union for the Mediterranean or the Eastern Partnership as multipliers of regional peace and stability will foster regional integration and the emergence of cross- border economic areas;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Notes that progress has been made in the implementation of the Global Approach to Migration which aims to promote comprehensive partnerships with countries of origin and transit and encourage synergies between migration and development; underlines the need to improve further the use of the main tools of the Global Approach to Migration (mobility partnerships, migratory missions, migration profiles, cooperation platforms); stresses the continuing need to put migration policy objectives at the centre of the political dialogue with countries of origin and of transit, as well as the need to enhance political coherence in this respect, in particular with development policy; is of the opinion that the various dialogue processes should be rationalised, while the synergies between migration and development should be strengthened; believes that efforts should be stepped up in order to support development projects in the countries of origin and transit that raise their living standard and increase their regulatory and institutional capacities, as well as their infrastructure in order to effectively manage migratory flows, while ensuring respect of the international standards of protection and the application of the principle of non-refoulement;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Highlights the importance of mediation and conflict-prevention and resolution strategies and of institution- and capacity-building for regional organisations, such as the African Union (AU), which plays an important role in peace-keeping and peace-building operations; believes that the support for the AU should include the development of an effective border-control capacity and support for its capacity to fight the exploitation of irregular migration and to provide relief for irregular migrants in situations of distress; considers that the effective strengthening of regional organisations as multipliers of regional peace and stability will foster regional integration and the emergence of cross- border economic areas;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the recent agreement on an EU-Libya cooperation agenda on migration, particularly as regards joint efforts to provide financial support for African countries in order to create viable alternatives to migration and the development in Libya of a more efficient system to manage labour migration, by allowing the maximisation of the skills of the migrants already present in the country; stresses, however, the respect for the conditions set in the European Parliament recommendation regarding the principle of 'non-refoulement' and the international humanitarian standards for undocumented migrants; believes that agreements on a cooperation agenda on migration should be reached with other countries in geographic proximity to the EU which can be valuable partners in providing support to fragile States in their neighbourhood and in offering migrants the skills required to access their job-market;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the recent agreement on an EU-Libya cooperation agenda on migration, particularly as regards joint efforts to provide financial support for African countries in order to create viable alternatives to migration and the development in Libya of a more efficient system to manage labour migration, by allowing the maximisation of the skills of the migrants already present in the country; however regrets that the EC has not yet used its clout to persuade Libya to allow the return of UNHCR to the country; believes that agreements on a cooperation agenda on migration should be reached with other countries in geographic proximity to the EU which can be valuable partners in providing support to fragile States in their neighbourhood and in offering migrants the skills required to access their job-market;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the recent agreement on an EU-Libya cooperation agenda on migration, particularly as regards joint efforts to provide financial support for African countries in order to create viable alternatives to migration and the development in Libya of a more efficient system to manage labour migration, by allowing the maximisation of the skills of the migrants already present in the country; believes that agreements on a cooperation agenda on migration should be reached with other countries in geographic proximity to the EU which can be valuable partners in providing support to fragile States in their neighbourhood
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Insists on sincere attention for the dialogues on human rights and democracy in the reviewed European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP); believes that pro-democracy movements and demonstrations and their brutal repression by authorities in countries such as Tunisia and Egypt prove that the ENP dialogues on democracy and human rights have not been effective;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Welcomes the completion of negotiations for the EU-Turkey Readmission Agreement and calls for the successful completion of all the necessary phases to ensure that the Agreement is implemented fully as soon as possible by all parties;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 b (new) 7b. Calls on the Commission to step up cooperation with the countries of transit and origin of illegal migrants under agreements concluded or to be concluded by the EU and bilateral agreements between Member States and third countries, so as to curb illegal migration and encourage compliance with the law for the benefit of migrants and the inhabitants of the Member States and countries of origin;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls on the Commission to consider as part of its ongoing review of the ENP the provision of specific funding for the development of a renewed, strong economic agenda in ENP countries, including an employment agenda; believes that a roadmap should be discussed
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls on the Commission to consider as part of its ongoing review of the ENP the provision of specific funding for the development of a renewed, strong economic agenda in ENP countries, including an employment agenda; believes that a roadmap should be discussed with ENP countries on
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls on the Commission to consider as part of its ongoing review of the ENP the provision of specific funding for the development of a renewed, strong economic agenda in ENP countries, including an employment agenda; believes that a roadmap should be discussed with ENP countries on the alignment of their national migration laws with EU standards, including human rights standards, such as the right to asylum, a protection system for irregular migrants and equal rights for all migrants, return management procedures; encourages the conclusion of more mobility partnership agreements with ENP countries, in addition to the existing ones with Moldova and Georgia;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Calls on the Commission to re- examine the Dublin II Regulation1 so that, eight years after its entry into force, it can, if judged necessary, be brought into line with the new challenges arising from the growing volume and deteriorating quality of migrant flows to the European Union in general and certain of its Member States in particular;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the VP/HR to promote, within the foreign affairs Ministerial Conference of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) as well as within the Eastern Partnership initiative (EaP), the issue of migration, and its implications, as a priority issue for discussion and action within the framework of the UfM and EaP;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Calls on the Commission
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Calls on the Commission, when preparing the new external action instruments for the period after 2013, to ensure that the proposed architecture allows for
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Calls on the Commission, when preparing the new external action instruments for the period after 2013, to ensure that the proposed architecture allows for synergies and mutual reinforcement between the development pillar and the security and stability pillar and provides for the rapid allocation of emergency and recovery funds, a rapid response to provide relief for migrants in a situation of distress with special regard to the situation of women and children, specific programmes to provide active support for religious minorities which may be under threat, and support measures to mitigate the consequences of climate change and preserve the economic and social environment of affected communities;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Calls on the Commission, when preparing the new external action instruments for the period after 2013, to ensure that the proposed architecture allows for synergies and mutual reinforcement between the development pillar and the security and stability pillar and provides for the rapid allocation of emergency and recovery funds, a rapid response to provide relief for migrants in a situation of distress, specific programmes to provide active support for ethnic and religious minorities which may be under threat, and support measures to mitigate the consequences of climate change and preserve the economic and social environment of affected communities;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Calls on the Commission, when preparing the new external action instruments for the period after 2013, to ensure that the proposed architecture allows for synergies and mutual reinforcement between the development pillar and the security and stability pillar and provides for the rapid allocation of emergency and recovery funds, a rapid response to provide relief for migrants in a situation of distress, specific programmes to provide active support for religious and LGBT minorities which may be under threat, EU shelter for human rights defenders in a situation of distress and support measures to mitigate the consequences of climate change and preserve the economic and social environment of affected communities;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Calls on the Commission, when preparing the new external action instruments for the period after 2013, to ensure that the proposed architecture allows for synergies and mutual reinforcement between the development pillar and the security and stability pillar and provides for the rapid allocation of emergency and recovery funds, a rapid response to provide relief for migrants in a situation of distress, specific programmes to provide active support for
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Calls on the Commission, when preparing the new external action instruments for the period after 2013, to ensure that the proposed architecture allows for synergies and mutual reinforcement between the development pillar and the security and stability pillar and provides for the rapid allocation of emergency and recovery funds, a rapid response to provide relief for migrants in a situation of distress, specific programmes to provide active support for religious minorities which may be under threat, and support measures to mitigate the consequences of climate change
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Calls on the Parliament, the Commission and the Council to formulate a common approach and policy on migration, taking into consideration that a foreign policy should be seen as a reflection of a domestic policy and this can take place only if there is concurrence between the EU institutions on how to deal with migration comprehensively;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Welcomes the EU blue card directive and other proposed legislation which allows the EU to attract high-skilled immigrants; Such migration is one of the solutions to address labour shortages in Europe, to provide for opportunities for people from third countries, to work on Europe's competitiveness against the background of the EU's looming demographic crisis; Regrets therefore the delayed implementation of the blue card directive in EU Member States; Requests the Commission to measure the impact of the directive as soon as the ultimate date for transposition - June 19, 2011 - has passed,
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. With regard to CSFP/CSDP missions, believes, as also emphasised by the HR/VP, that it would be important to complement security and stability strategies with ad-hoc supporting development assistance and human rights strategies to ensure a long-term eradication of the root causes of insecurity and instability. In this context points out to the fact that such a comprehensive approach requires not only better coordination, through the EEAS, but also additional ad hoc budgetary appropriations for such supporting strategies;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the President of the European Union, the Council
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Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Expresses its concern that there are currently 34 fragile states worldwide in which 600 million people are affected; Notes the fact that fragile states are the most vulnerable to internal and external shocks both political and economic and that state instability contributes to the migration process; calls on the Commission to adopt a more proactive approach allowing migration from fragile states, and a strategy for medium- and long-term job creation in countries of origin;
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Recital A A. whereas migration, as a worldwide phenomenon, has contributed to the exchange of ideas
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Expresses its concern that there are currently
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Recital A A. whereas migration, as a longstanding worldwide phenomenon, has contributed to the exchange of ideas and therefore also to the cultural and economic enrichment of the European Union,
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Believes that forced migration is among others a result of failing economies, impoverishment of the population, human rights violations, environment degradation, the widening gap between rich and poor countries, civil war, wars for control of natural resources and political persecutions;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Recital B B. whereas migratory flows have changed their route in the past according to where most pressure was applied, but have never ceased, and whereas migration cannot be stopped, but it
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that the EU has a major role to play in making migration a lever for development; takes the view that coherent, development-oriented action can help to tackle the root causes of migratory flows, while migration can help to boost economic growth and social empowerment
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Recital B B. whereas migratory flows have changed their route in the past according to where most pressure was applied, but have never ceased, and whereas migration cannot be stopped, but it can be dealt with
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Takes note that remittances represent the second-largest source of external finance for developing countries, and that they help to boost the financial sector, attract investment and create jobs; takes the view, therefore, that efforts to reduce transaction costs, create favourable economic and financial conditions and increase transparency should be continued; stresses that remittances must not be counted as ODA figures in any case
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas freedom of movement is a fundamental right and whereas migration often arises from a desire on the part of migrants to take their existence in hand, build a better future and live in dignity; whereas therefore not only is it impossible to halt migration but nor should it be halted;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new) Calls the EU enact policies to support remittance inflows; including migrants to open foreign currency accounts in developing countries and tax incentives to attract more remittances.
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Recital C C. whereas migration has many reasons,
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Recognises the crucial role played by the diaspora in promoting capacity development
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Recital C C. whereas migration has many reasons, such as fleeing from poverty,
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Recognises the
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Recital C C. whereas migration has many reasons, such as fleeing from poverty, economic recession, injustice, war, persecution, lack of jobs, prospects and income, changes in the environment, natural and man-made disasters, unstable social situations and political unrest, a desire for family unification and hope for a better future, and whereas very often those reasons are intertwined,
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Recognises the
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Recital C a (new) Ca. Whereas flows of immigrants which result from instability and assume the form of illegal immigration put more pressure on those Member States located geographically at the EU’s external borders,
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Urges the stepping-up of efforts aimed at reducing the negative effects of the brain drain and exodus of professionals; emphasises the importance of promoting
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas in our times it is no longer possible to avoid thinking in depth about the problem of migration and whereas all countries are affected by population movements, whether as countries of origin or transit or as host countries,
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Recital D D. whereas the primary goal of EU policy should be to address the reasons for migration and
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Urges the stepping-up of efforts aimed at reducing the negative effects of the brain drain; emphasises the importance of
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Recital D D. whereas the primary goal of EU policy should be to address the reasons for migration and find durable and sustainable solutions to the challenges that arise from migration with full respect to universal values of human dignity, freedom, equality and solidarity, the Charter of Fundamental Rights and the European Convention of Human Rights,
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Urges the stepping-up of efforts aimed at reducing the negative effects of the brain drain which affects particularly key sectors such as health and education ; emphasises the importance of promoting circular migration, regulating recruitment practices and supporting capacity-building;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Recital D D. whereas the primary goal of EU migration policy should be to address the reasons for migration and find durable and sustainable solutions to the challenges that arise from migration in the countries of origin and transit and in the host Member States,
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Urges the stepping-up of efforts aimed at reducing the negative effects of the brain drain; emphasises the importance of promoting circular migration, regulating recruitment practices and supporting capacity-building through practices such as the development of vocational training;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Recital D D. whereas the primary goal of EU policy should be to address the reasons for migration and find durable and sustainable solutions to the challenges that arise from migration, such as organised smuggling of migrants,
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1 (new) Stresses that the migration of health workers poses difficulties as developing countries currently loose up to 70% of their workforce in this sector; this has negative financial effects, because the money invested in training is lost, it can lead to the attrition of entire health systems and it severely hampers the implementation of Global Health Initiatives (GNI);
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Recital D a (new) Da. whereas in the EU policies particular attention should be given to the most vulnerable migrants, in particular to unaccompanied minors,
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Welcomes the WHO Code of Conduct on the International recruitment of qualified health personnel and calls upon the EU Member States to respect it and avoid aggressively recruiting health personnel from developing countries, that faces shortage in this sector; is of the opinion that EU member states should invest training in their own country for health personnel rather than recruiting trained health workers from developing countries,
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Recital E Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Takes note that the number of people in fragile states who have been displaced as a result of conflicts, human rights violations and
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Recital E Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Demands that Member States’ and the European Commission’s commitment to address the structural causes of migration by a holistic approach, based on Policy Coherence for Development, which gives policy space for developing countries to support their sustainable development needs guaranteeing decent income, peace and democracy for the population, which is an alternative to reduce clandestine immigration
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas it is recognised in law that refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced people and migrants are different categories of people seeking to move from their country of origin,
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Calls for the development of policies taking into account the specific situation of vulnerable groups such as women and children; and therefore the establishment of relevant infrastructures such as hospitals, schools educational equipments as well as the social, psychological and administrative support are necessary.
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Recital E b (new) Eb. whereas legal migration is a process which is optimum for the individual seeking to move from their country of origin and the receiving country,
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Calls for the development of policies taking into account the specific situation of vulnerable groups such as women
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas climate migration due to the global warming might reach unprecedented levels in coming years and the consequences for human security efforts could be devastating unless aggressive measures are taken,
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Stresses the important role
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas migration will have to be used by more and more people as a way of adapting to climate change,
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the Member States to
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 9. Calls on the Member States to adopt a
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission's recent efforts to find procedures for legal migration for non-asylum seekers
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 9. Calls on
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission's recent efforts to find procedures for legal migration for non-asylum seekers
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission's recent efforts to find procedures for legal migration for non-asylum seekers and urges it to develop further instruments in this direction, taking into account that legal possibilities will also limit organised crime that makes a profit from the necessity for people to move; takes the view, however, that efforts to improve procedures for legal immigration should be made in such a way as to guarantee full equality of social and labour rights between migrant workers and workers from the country of destination;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the Commission's recent efforts to find procedures for legal migration for non-asylum seekers and urges it to develop further instruments in this direction, taking into account that legal possibilities will also limit organised crime and human trafficking that make
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Urges to dissociate development flow management and do not make development aid conditional on return migration; stresses that the EU development aid should aim at eliminating the reasons for migration like poverty, climate change and hunger
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Underlines that organised crime fosters illegal migration and gains billions from human trafficking, exploits the particularly vulnerable persons, contributes to instability and should therefore be a main focus in the EU's fight against crime and illegal migration;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 b (new) 10b. Calls for the establishment of a comprehensive migration policy linked to all development strategies and instruments founded on a high level of political and operational solidarity, mutual trust, transparency, partnership, shared responsibility and joint efforts through common principles and concrete actions, as well as on the values enshrined in the Lisbon Treaty.
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Considers that the exploitation of resources, the implied growth in brutal crime and corruption and the destruction of the environment to the detriment of the living conditions of the local population is a central cause for massive migration flows and instability;
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 11 11. Calls on the European Union to
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Asks that Member States work collaboratively with non- EU countries to ensure that information relating to legal migration is readily available and that legal migration is positively advocated;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 12 12. Calls for additional efforts to promote policy coherence in respect of development within the EU’s migration policy
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 12 12. Calls for additional efforts to promote policy coherence in respect of development within the EU's migration policy and to refrain from using ODA for policies aimed at deterring and controlling migration, often in violation of migrants
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Considers that there is an urgent need for
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 12 12. Calls for additional efforts to promote policy coherence
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Considers that there is a need for further research on climate-induced migration, especially on intra-country and regional migration in or towards developing countries as well as protection mechanisms for the people affected, and asks the Commission to address the problem of environmental and climate change forced migration and to consider the possibility of allowing the migrants concerned to qualify for subsidiary protection on a temporary basis until longer-term solutions are found;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Stresses that the Commission should do more research about climate induced south south migration including the number of people affected, vulnerable regions, migration movements, hosting countries capacity ; calls also to foster research capacity of developing countries;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Considers that there is a need for further research on climate-induced migration and asks the Commission to address the problem of migration due to the above causes, environmental factors and climate change
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 16 16. Welcomes the creation of the ACP Observatory on Migration as a useful instrument for providing policy-makers in ACP countries with data and tools to improve their national migration strategies; as well as the proposal for creating a Migration Observatory responsible for permanently and closely monitoring all issues in connection with migratory flows in Latin America, under the supervision and coordination of the Europe – Latin America and Caribbean Foundation.
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Calls on the European Union and Member States to take action both internally and at international level to encourage the countries of origin of migrants to adopt and implement measures and policies which enable them to develop socially, economically and democratically and do not compel their citizens/nationals to migrate; calls on the Union and Member States therefore to take the necessary steps to finance their development, particularly to swiftly attain the target of allocating 0.7% of their GDP to development aid;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 17 17.
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Calls on the Commission to make further efforts with regard to the development and democratisation of the countries of origin and to promote the rule of law, in order to tackle the problems associated with migration at the root;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 17 17. Recommends
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Encourages the Commission to continue the support of setting up more Migration Information and Management Centres in third countries, especially in the EU neighbouring countries; asks the Commission to provide the relevant EP committee with regular reports on new initiatives envisaged for the creation of such centres;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 18 18. Stresses the need to reinforce LRRD strategies (aimed at linking relief, rehabilitation and development) in order to secure sustainable solutions for displaced people and refugees; recognises the importance of a coordinated humanitarian response as a precursor of a viable development policy in post- conflict countries;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Considers that the harmonisation - in cooperation with the Member States - of migration-related statistics is essential for the effective planning, adoption, implementation and assessment of the migration policy; stresses the importance of the European Migration Network (EMN) which could have a substantial contribution in this area;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 20 20. Calls for clarification of the respective roles of the European External Action Service and DEVCO, and for coordination between them;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Underlines the urgent need for consistent, comprehensive and comparable statistical data about the migrant population because the constant change and nature of current migration flows present a real challenge to policy- makers who need reliable data and information on which to base their decisions;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 21 a (new) Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Asks for an open and thorough analysis of the EU’s visa policy as a whole to clarify its impact on refugees and asylum- seekers,
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Asks for an open and thorough analysis of the EU’s visa policy as a whole to clarify its impact on refugees and asylum- seekers, revealing the pros and cons of the existing system with extensive sharing of information between Member States whilst fully respecting data protection; is of the opinion that where the Member States collaborate with private entities in the visa-issuing procedure, direct access to the Member States’ representations abroad should be maintained for refugee visa applicants;
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Asks for an open
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Recalls that well managed legal migration can also bring benefits to third countries through the funds which immigrants remit to their country of origin; furthermore, stresses the importance of supporting initiatives designed to promote the involvement of migrants in development and training projects in their country of origin;
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 b (new) 4b. Stresses the importance of concluding agreements with third countries in order to enable both legal and illegal immigration to be managed effectively;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Urges the Commission to develop a permanent monitoring system for all FRONTEX activities linked to managing migration flows; considers that the human rights dimension of FRONTEX operations must be integrated clearly throughout the text of the amended version of the FRONTEX Regulation, especially the right of a person to leave her/his country, the prohibition of refoulement and the right to seek asylum; stresses the need for improved solidarity among EU and all Member States, in particular the most vulnerable ones, for most efficient policy coordination and burden sharing.
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Calls on the Commission to develop a mechanism for apportioning responsibility for receiving asylum seekers and examining their applications, but also for addressing illegal immigration, two phenomena which disproportionately affect some Member States, especially owing to their geographical position or demographic situation;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Calls on the Commission to intensify cooperation with the countries of transit and origin of illegal immigrants through the agreements concluded – or due to be concluded – by the European Union, but also through the bilateral agreements signed between Member States and third countries so as to curb illegal immigration and encourage legal immigration for the benefit of immigrants, the societies of Member States and immigrants' countries of origin;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Encourages the establishment of migration information and management centres outside the EU in order to help third countries of origin or transit to define a migration policy in response to the concerns of potential migrants and returning migrants, offer guidance on legal immigration and help with job training for would-be migrants, building on the experience of the pilot project in Bamako, Mali (CIGEM).
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Is convinced of the importance of bilateral agreements between the European Union and third countries to step up cooperation in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice and optimise the management of migratory movements;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Draws attention to the important role that rehabilitation centres for victims of torture have played in the successful integration of migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers, in the EU; notes with concern the decision that funding for these centres in the EU under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) will be gradually phased out; calls on the Commission to ensure that funding for these centres continues to be undiminished and is not left merely in the hands of the Member States.
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Is of the opinion that agreements with third countries that concern several EU Member States should be negotiated on a European level with full respect to Article 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Asks the Commission to publish the external evaluation of the Regional Protection Programmes and to initiate a debate on whether the RPP should be continued.
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 c (new) 5c. Emphasises the need for informing potential migrants about legal possibilities to enter the EU as well as about job opportunities and living conditions in their country of destination.
source: PE-458.465
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