Jelko KACIN

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Constituencies

Slovenia Liberalna Demokracija Slovenije 2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31

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ALDE Member of the Bureau Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe 2009/07/20 - 9999/12/31

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Committees

Role	Committee	Start	End
Member of	Committee on Foreign Affairs	2012/01/19	9999/12/31
Substitute of	Committee on Employment and Social Affairs	2012/01/19	9999/12/31
Substitute of	Committee on Transport and Tourism	2013/01/21	9999/12/31

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Role	Committee	Start	End
Member of	Committee on Foreign Affairs	2009/07/16	2012/01/18
Substitute of	Committee on Transport and Tourism	2009/07/16	2012/01/18
Substitute of	Committee on Employment and Social Affairs	2009/07/16	2012/01/18
Member of	Committee on Foreign Affairs	2007/01/31	2009/07/13
Substitute of	Committee on Transport and Tourism	2007/01/31	2009/07/13
Member of	Committee on Foreign Affairs	2007/01/15	2007/01/30
Substitute of	Committee on Transport and Tourism	2007/01/15	2007/01/30
Member of	Committee on Foreign Affairs	2004/07/21	2007/01/14
Substitute of	Committee on Transport and Tourism	2004/07/22	2007/01/14
Observer of	Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy	2003/05/15	2004/04/30
Member of	Committee on Foreign Affairs	2004/07/21	2007/01/14
Substitute of	Committee on Transport and Tourism	2004/07/22	2007/01/14
Member of	Committee on Foreign Affairs	2007/01/15	2007/01/30
Substitute of	Committee on Transport and Tourism	2007/01/15	2007/01/30
Member of	Committee on Foreign Affairs	2007/01/31	2009/07/13
Substitute of	Committee on Transport and Tourism	2007/01/31	2009/07/13

Delegations

Role	Delegation	Start	End
Vice-Chair of	Delegation for relations with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo	2009/09/17	9999/12/31
Member of	Delegation for relations with the Korean Peninsula	2009/09/16	9999/12/31
Substitute of	Delegation for relations with Iraq	2009/09/16	9999/12/31
Substitute of	Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Cooperation Committee	2009/09/16	9999/12/31
Substitute of	Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly	2009/09/24	9999/12/31

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Role	Delegation	Start	End
Member of	Delegation for relations with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo	2009/09/16	2009/09/16
Vice-Chair of	Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Cooperation Committee	2004/09/21	2009/07/13
Substitute of	Delegation to the EU-Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Joint Parliamentary Committee	2004/09/15	2009/07/13
Substitute of	Delegation for relations with the countries of south-east Europe	2007/03/14	2009/07/13
Substitute of	Delegation for relations with the Korean Peninsula	2007/03/14	2009/07/13
Substitute of	Delegation for relations with the Palestinian Legislative Council	2007/06/20	2009/07/13
Substitute of	Delegation for relations with Iran	2007/03/14	2007/06/19
Substitute of	Delegation for relations with the countries of south-east Europe	2004/09/15	2007/03/13
Substitute of	Delegation for relations with the Korean Peninsula	2004/09/15	2007/03/13
Substitute of	Delegation for relations with Iran	2004/09/15	2007/03/13
Member of	Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Cooperation Committee	2004/09/15	2004/09/20
Member of	Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Cooperation Committee	2004/09/15	2004/09/20
Substitute of	Delegation to the EU-Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia Joint Parliamentary Committee	2004/09/15	2009/07/13
Substitute of	Delegation for relations with the Korean Peninsula	2004/09/15	2007/03/13
Substitute of	Delegation for relations with Iran	2004/09/15	2007/03/13
Substitute of	Delegation for relations with the countries of south-east Europe	2004/09/15	2007/03/13
Vice-Chair of	Delegation to the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Cooperation Committee	2004/09/21	2009/07/13
Substitute of	Delegation for relations with the Korean Peninsula	2007/03/14	2009/07/13
Substitute of	Delegation for relations with Iran	2007/03/14	2007/06/19
Substitute of	Delegation for relations with the countries of south-east Europe	2007/03/14	2009/07/13
Substitute of	Delegation for relations with the Palestinian Legislative Council	2007/06/20	2009/07/13

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Evropski parlament
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Rapporteur

Shadow	2012/2061(INI)	Information and consultation of workers, anticipation and management of restructuring
Shadow	2012/0361(COD)	Aviation safety: occurrence reporting in civil aviation
Opinion	2011/2033(INI)	Budgetary management of European Union pre-accession funds in the areas of judicial systems and the fight against corruption in the candidate and potential candidate countries
Shadow	2010/0310(NLE)	EU/Iraq agreement: Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
Shadow	2009/0170(COD)	Civil aviation safety: investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents (repeal. Directive 94/56/EC)
Responsible	2007/2126(INI)	Relations between the European Union and Serbia
Opinion	2007/2048(DEC)	2006 discharge: European Agency for Reconstruction EAR
Responsible	2007/0255(NLE)	EC/Serbia agreement: Stabilisation and Association Agreement
Opinion	2007/0153(CNS)	EC/Serbia agreement: agreement on readmission
Opinion	2007/0144(CNS)	EC/Serbia agreement: issuance of short-stay visas
Responsible	2006/0057(CNS)	European Agency for Reconstruction: extension of mandate and status until 31 December 2008 (amend. Regulation (EC) No 2667/2000)

Born

1955/11/26 Celje

Defence studies graduate, University of Ljubljana (1980). Trainee in the Municipality of Kranj (1980). Adviser on defence preparations in the Municipality of Kranj (1981). Adviser on defence training in the Municipality of Kranj (1984). Head of the municipal civil protection unit (1988). Marketing division, Adria Karavan, Novo mesto (1993).
Chairman of the LDS regional committee for Gorenjska (2003). Chairman of the Kranj committee of the LDS (2003).
Member of Kranj Municipal Council (1998, 2002). Member of the LDS council (1996). Member of the Slovenian National Assembly (1996, 2000). Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee (1996). Member of the Defence Committee and the Constitutional Commission (1996). Chairman of the Foreign Policy Committee (2000). Member of the Defence Committee and the European Affairs Commission (2000).
Deputy Republican Defence Secretary (1990). Republican Secretary/Minister for Information (1991). Defence Minister (1993). Member of the ALDE Bureau (2004). Observer in the European Parliament (2003).
Member of the Convention on the Future of Europe (2003). Member of the Slovenian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (2000). Member of the EU-Slovenia Joint Parliamentary Committee (2000). Head of the national delegation to the IPU (2000).
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Amendments

Amendments	Dossier
1	2009/0162(COD) Ukraine: macro-financial assistance 2010/02/03 AFET 1 amendments... Amendment 11 # Johannes Cornelis van BAALEN, Jelko KACIN Proposal for a decision Article 5 The ~~Community~~Union financial assistance shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities6 and its implementing rules7. In particular, the Memorandum of Understanding and the Loan Agreement to be agreed with the authorities of Ukraine shall provide for appropriate measures by Ukraine in relation to the prevention of, and the fight against, fraud, corruption and other irregularities affecting the assistance. They shall also provide for controls by then Commission, including the European Anti- Fraud Office (OLAF), with the right to perform on-the-spot checks and inspections, and for audits by the Court of Auditors, where appropriate, to be carried out on the spot. The Commission shall conduct an Operational Assessment of the financial circuits and administrative procedures in Ukraine no later than three months after the first instalment is made available. source: PE-439.130
5	2009/0170(COD) Civil aviation safety: investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents (repeal. Directive 94/56/EC) 2010/10/05 TRAN 5 amendments... Amendment 90 # Jelko KACIN, Gesine MEISSNER, Nathalie GRIESBECK Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – introductory phrase – point 4 (4) ~~'cause~~‘factors' means actions, omissions, events, conditions, or a combination thereof, which led to the accident or incident; the identification of ~~cause~~factors does not imply the assignment of fault or the determination of administrative, civil or criminal liability; Amendment 100 # Jelko KACIN, Gesine MEISSNER, Nathalie GRIESBECK Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 16 a (new) (16a) ‘Inappropriate use of safety information’ means the use of information gathered from safety data collection and processing systems for purposes different from the purposes for which it was collected, namely, use of the information for disciplinary, civil, administrative and criminal proceedings against operational personnel, and/or disclosure of the information to the public. Amendment 127 # Jelko KACIN, Gesine MEISSNER Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 3. To ensure proper coordination of inquiries into the causes of accidents and incidents, the safety investigation authority shall cooperate with other authorities in particular through advance arrangements with the judicial, civil aviation, search and rescue and other authorities likely to be involved in the investigation. The advance arrangements shall cover among others the following subjects: a) access to the site of the accident; b) preservation of and access to evidence; c) initial and ongoing debriefings of the status of each process; d) exchange of information; e) prevention of the inappropriate use of safety information; f) resolution of conflicts. Amendment 130 # Jelko KACIN, Gesine MEISSNER Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 However, the competent authority for the administration of justice in a Member State may decide that the benefits of the disclosure of the records referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 for any other purposes permitted by law outweighs the adverse domestic and international impact that such action may have on that or any future investigation and on the management of civil aviation safety and that there is an overriding public interest in their disclosure.deleted Amendment 134 # Jelko KACIN, Gesine MEISSNER, Nathalie GRIESBECK Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Notwithstanding paragraphs 1 and 2, safety data referred to in these paragraphs may be used as evidence and be demanded for inspection or be seized, if it concerns a criminal investigation into a hostage- taking, murder or an offence with the intention of frightening the population or part of the population of a country, or forcing a government or an international organisation to do, omit or tolerate something, or seriously destabilising or destroying the fundamental political, constitutional, economic or social structures of a country or an international organisation. source: PE-441.211
10	2009/2214(INI) Sustainable EU policy for the High North 2010/11/16 AFET 10 amendments... Amendment 2 # Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI, Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Citation 6 a (new) – having regard to the Declaration on the Cooperation in the Barents Euro-Arctic Region, signed in Kirkenes on 11 January 1993, Amendment 15 # Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI, Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas Denmark, Finland and Sweden are Arctic countries and both Finland and Sweden are located in the Arctic Circle; whereas the EU's only indigenous people, the Sami people, live in the Arctic Circle of Finland and Sweden as well as Norway and Russia, Amendment 19 # Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI, Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas there has been a longstanding engagement of the EU in the Arctic by way of its involvement in the Northern Dimension Policy ~~with Russia,~~ including its Arctic Window, in the Barents cooperation and particularly in the Barents- Euro-Arctic- Council, the implications of the strategic partnerships with Canada, the United States and Russia and its participation as an active ad hoc observer in the AC, Amendment 91 # Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI, Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Stresses the important role the EU has to play in the reduction of pollution which enters the Arctic region through long-range transport; highlights in this respect the importance of the implementation of European legislation such as Regulation (EC) No 1907/20065 ; points out that the climatic changes in the Arctic will have a major impact on coastal regions in Europe and elsewhere and on climate-dependent industries in Europe such as agriculture, renewable energy, fisheries, reindeer herding, tourism and transport; Amendment 96 # Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI, Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. ~~Recognises that the effects of the melting ice are also creating opportunities for economic development in the Arctic region; a~~Acknowledges the wish of the inhabitants of the Arctic to continue to pursue sustainable economic development while at the same time protecting the very sensitive nature of the Arctic ecosystems, taking into account their experience in using and developing the resources of the region in a sustainable way; Amendment 106 # Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI, Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Notes the special position and recognises the rights of the indigenous peoples of the Arctic and points in particular to the legal and political situation of the indigenous peoples in the Arctic States; underlines the need for a continued and permanent dialogue between the indigenous peoples' representatives and the Commission; Amendment 133 # Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI, Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Expresses its hope that the AC will further develop its important work and ~~broaden the basis for decision-shaping processes to include non-Arctic actors who are upgrading their presence in the Arctic region~~cooperation with the non-Arctic actors, and thus involve their knowledge and capacities and take into account their legitimate interests under international law; welcomes the internal procedure within the AC regarding a review of the status of observers and of the possible future scope of the tasks of the AC; Amendment 145 # Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI, Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Regards the Northern Dimension as a focal point for regional cooperation in the Northern Europe; notes that the four Partners, namely the EU, Iceland, Norway and the Russian Federation, as well as the Arctic Council, the Barents Euro-Arctic Council, the Council of the Baltic Sea States, the Nordic Council of Ministers, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and the World Bank (IBRD) are participants of the Northern Dimension and that both Canada and the United States hold observer status in the Northern Dimension; stresses the need for close alignment between the Northern Dimension's Arctic Window and the EU's evolving Arctic policy highlighting the Arctic Window’s potential as a practical tool in cooperation within the EU and as an external dimension of the EU’s Arctic approach; Amendment 146 # Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI, Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 b (new) 21b. Regards the Barents Euro-Arctic Council (BAEC) as an important hub for cooperation between Denmark, Finland, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the European Commission; notes the work of the BAEC in the fields of health and social issues, education and research, energy, culture as well as tourism; notes the advisory role of the Working Group of Indigenous Peoples (WGIP) within the BAEC; Amendment 157 # Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI, Jelko KACIN, Diana WALLIS Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Is of the opinion that the EU should develop further its capacities and calls on the Commission to explore and report on the establishment or continuation of EU activities in the Arctic such as a circumpolar joint multilateral research funding programme providing for easier and less bureaucratic cooperation, joint projects of the research community~~, and an EU Arctic Information Centre that~~; calls for the Commission to establish an EU Arctic Information Centre and Network, keeping in mind the proposal of setting up the Centre of the Network at the Arctic Centre of the University of Lapland, based on the Commission Arctic Communication and Council Arctic Conclusions and taking note of the 15 September 2010 Conference Statement of the Ninth Conference of Parliamentarians of the Arctic Region, and that the EU Arctic Information Centre should be capable of organiszing permanent EU outreach to the major actors ~~and stakeholders~~ in the Arctic and globally, as well as of channelling information and services on the Arctic towards the European ~~Institutions~~stakeholders and the civil society; source: PE-452.805
10	2010/0242(COD) European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations (2012) 2011/02/15 EMPL 10 amendments... Amendment 33 # Jelko KACIN, Vincenzo IOVINE, Marian HARKIN Proposal for a decision Recital 4 (4) Successive European Councils have recognised the need to tackle the effect of ageing populations on European social models. A key response to this rapid change in the age structure consists in promoting active ageing and thus ensuring that the baby boom cohorts, who are, on the whole, healthier and better educated than any such cohort before them, have good opportunities for employment and active participation in ~~society~~family, social and community life, such as volunteering, lifelong learning, cultural expression and sports. Amendment 42 # Jelko KACIN, Vincenzo IOVINE, Marian HARKIN Proposal for a decision Recital 5 (5) The growing proportion of older people in Europe makes it more important than ever to promote healthy ageing and to sensitise the awareness of European citizens to problems connected with an ageing population. Healthy ageing can help raise labour market participation of older people, enable them to be active in society for longer and to participate in socially beneficial activities such as volunteering, improve their individual quality of life and curb the strains on health, pension and social care systems and to live a decent life in old age. Amendment 50 # Vincenzo IOVINE, Jelko KACIN Proposal for a decision Recital 5 a (new) (5a) Active ageing has taken on strategic importance since the impact of the economic crisis, which has led to a mass increase in unemployment, the dismissal of the oldest workers and a growing precariousness of employment, presents a further challenge to meeting the objectives of the Europe 2020 Strategy involving older persons, such as social inclusion and reducing the numbers of people at risk of poverty. Amendment 53 # Marian HARKIN, Jelko KACIN Proposal for a decision Recital 6 (6) The Commission presented its views on the demographic challenges the EU faces and on opportunities for tackling them in its communications on ‘The demographic future of Europe from challenge to opportunity’ of 12 October 2006 and on ‘Dealing with the impact of an ageing population in the European Union’ of 21 April 2009. One of these challenges is the growing number of older people in need of care; most of this care is being provided by unpaid carers. This important resource is under pressure. Amendment 58 # Marian HARKIN, Jelko KACIN Proposal for a decision Recital 9 (9) The Council adopted on 20 November 2009 Conclusions on ‘Healthy and dignified ageing’, inviting the Commission, inter alia, ‘to develop awareness-raising activities to promote active ageing, including a possible European Year on Active Ageing and Intergenerational Solidarity in 2012’. These conclusions also stress the importance of taking account of issues related to informal care and carers, which is highly important in the context of intergenerational solidarity. Amendment 84 # Marian HARKIN, Jelko KACIN Proposal for a decision Recital 15 a (new) (15a) The Commission proposes to launch an Active and Healthy Ageing Innovation Partnership (AHAIP) under the Europe 2020 flagship initiative ‘Innovation Union’ which will address individuals as patients and consumers by developing innovative solutions, clinical tests, medicines and treatments to combat and address major chronic and rare diseases. The AHAIP will focus on social and health care systems by developing innovative policies and business models for more integrated care systems for older people (including home-based and self- care ones). The AHAIP will also target EU-related markets, contributing to enabling older people to lead independent and active lives by promoting the development and deployment of innovative products, devices and services, including ICT-based, specifically suitable for older people. As the objectives and planned activities of the AHAIP and the European Year are closely linked, synergies between the two initiatives will need to be ensured. Amendment 86 # Marian HARKIN, Jelko KACIN Proposal for a decision Recital 15 b (new) (15b) Synergies between the European Year of Volunteering 2011 and the European Year for Active Ageing 2012 should be promoted. Amendment 89 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Dirk STERCKX Proposal for a decision Article 1 The year 2012 shall be designated as the European Year for Active Ageing: Promoting intergenerational solidarity (hereafter referred to as ‘the European Year’). Amendment 103 # Vincenzo IOVINE, Jelko KACIN Proposal for a decision Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (1) to raise general awareness of the value of active ageing in order to highlight the useful contribution older persons make to society, family life and the economy, to promote active ageing and to do more to mobilise the potential of older persons, in order to counteract the adverse effects of the wave of retirements of baby-boomer children and the shrinkage of the active population; Amendment 147 # Vincenzo IOVINE, Jelko KACIN Proposal for a decision Article 3 – paragraph 3 3. The Commission and the Member States shall take account of gender ~~mainstreaming~~and disability mainstreaming, and of the combating of all forms of discrimination to which older persons are subject, in the running of the European Year. source: PE-458.631
6	2010/2018(INI) Precarious women workers 2010/06/16 EMPL 6 amendments... Amendment 1 # Jelko KACIN Draft opinion Recital A A. whereas it is primarily women who work in precarious employment, and whereas despite the existing legislative framework, there continue to be major differences ~~for women throughout the world~~in the EU for women with regard to employment opportunities, quality of work and ~~pay1~~ equal pay for equal work and work of equal value, Amendment 4 # Jelko KACIN Draft opinion Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas the EU remains committed to gender equality mainstreaming, Amendment 12 # Jelko KACIN Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Calls on the ~~Council, the Commission and the Member States to implement Directive 2006/54/EC immediately in all the Member States~~Member States to enforce more effectively provisions of Directive 2006/54/EC; Amendment 20 # Jelko KACIN Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Calls on the Member States to create childcare and carers' networks so as to ~~facilitate full-time work and avoid part- time work which is an unwilling choice~~provide an alternative where a lack of childcare and carers' networks hampers desired full-time employment of individuals; Amendment 38 # Jelko KACIN Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Endorses the European Parliament's report 2008/2034(INI) and once again calls on the Council to agree an EU target for minimum pay of at least 60% of indicative average pay and a timetable for meeting that target in all the Member States;deleted Amendment 49 # Jelko KACIN Draft opinion Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. In accordance with results achieved on the ground, calls on the Commission to provide Member States with guidelines on best practises in combating direct and indirect discrimination, mainstreaming gender equality and reducing precarious employment among women; source: PE-443.039
5	2010/2027(INI) Demographic challenge and solidarity between generations 2010/06/15 EMPL 5 amendments... Amendment 29 # Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Defines justice between the generations as an even, faire and conscious intergenerational sharing of advantages and burdens; Amendment 39 # Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Recognises that, happily, life expectancy is increasing and that, for more of their lives, people are active and involved in an independent and committed way in the life of society, but also that birth rates in the Member States have remained low for a number of decades,; a situation ~~that may~~which, if not tackled in a timely manner is most likely to place a heavy burden on rising generations and lead to conflict over burden sharing; Amendment 46 # Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Takes the view that a policy for justice between the generations must aim to ~~create the~~instil necessary bases and ~~tools for conducting an open and frank intergenerational dialogue with a view to achieving win-win situations~~measures leading to a fair intergenerational sharing in the context of an open and frank intergenerational dialogue; Amendment 85 # Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Is convinced that flexisecurity can ease the transitions between the various stages of people'’s working lives, provided that it is based on solidarity and shared responsibility between the generations and takes the concerns and needs of all age groups into account; Amendment 141 # Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Argues that older people'’s employability depends on initiatives on the part of employers in the fields of health, the level of income and contributions in cash and in-kind in comparison to pension and other retirement benefits, further training, work patterns, job satisfaction uand management behaviour, and that such initiatives should be devised jointly by the social partners; source: PE-442.919
8	2010/2124(INI) Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the main aspects and basic choices of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) in 2009, presented to the European Parliament in application of Part II, Section G, paragraph 43 of the Inter-institutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 2011/07/03 AFET 8 amendments... Amendment 36 # Andrew DUFF, Kristiina OJULAND, Jelko KACIN, Annemie NEYTS-UYTTEBROECK, Marietje SCHAAKE Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Reiterates its position in favour of developing a coherent EU foreign policy strategy, based on the objectives and principles ~~established~~laid down in Article 21 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), which should clearly identify the common foreign and security policy interests of the EU; calls on the VP/HR to use to the full her powers to initiate, implement and ensure compliance with CFSP, involveing Parliament's relevant bodies fully in that endeavour; Amendment 54 # Andrew DUFF, Kristiina OJULAND, Jelko KACIN, Annemie NEYTS-UYTTEBROECK, Marietje SCHAAKE Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Notes, however, that full coherence and consistency across EU foreign policy will not be achieved simply by setting up the EEAS, but will also require EU Member States to overcome their differing outlooks on key foreign policy issues such as Russia, Turkey and Kosovo; considers it essential, in this regard, that EU Member States not only agree on a common strategy for foreign and security policy, but also ~~ensure tha~~adjust their national policies ~~are~~to support~~ive of EU positions~~ EU common guidelines, actions and positions and to avoid national actions which are contrary to the interests of the Union; Amendment 68 # Andrew DUFF, Kristiina OJULAND, Jelko KACIN, Annemie NEYTS-UYTTEBROECK, Marietje SCHAAKE Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Notes its Treaty obligation to determine, together with national parliaments, the organisation and promotion of effective and regular interparliamentary cooperation, in particular in the field of the common foreign, security and defence policy; Amendment 125 # Andrew DUFF, Kristiina OJULAND, Jelko KACIN, Annemie NEYTS-UYTTEBROECK, Marietje SCHAAKE Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Takes the view that, in order to speak with a strong single voice on global issues within the UN system, the EU should be granted complementary recognition and participatory rights at the UN as a logical consequence of the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty; calls on all EU States to back the VP/HR in securing the necessary enhanced status for the EU throughout the UNO; urges France and the United Kingdom, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, and in accordance with Article 34 (2) TEU, to invite the VP/HR to represent the EU whenever a common position has been defined; insists that the President of the European Council should be enabled to address the General Assembly after the manner of heads of states or government; recommends placing the issue of EU's position at the UN high on the agenda for bilateral and multilateral summits with strategic partners; Amendment 148 # Andrew DUFF, Kristiina OJULAND, Jelko KACIN, Annemie NEYTS-UYTTEBROECK, Marietje SCHAAKE Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. Urges the development of a comprehensive EU-US strategy for the improvement of the security situation throughout the greater Middle East, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan which involves cooperation with Turkey, Russia and China; Amendment 152 # Andrew DUFF, Kristiina OJULAND, Jelko KACIN, Marietje SCHAAKE Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Draws attention to the ~~EU membership~~variable prospects of ~~all~~EU membership of the Western Balkan countries and underlines the importance of a continuous commitment to the EU enlargement process from both the countries of the region and the EU; deplores in this regard the continuing dispute between Greece and Macedonia on the matter of the latter country's name; Amendment 220 # Andrew DUFF, Kristiina OJULAND, Jelko KACIN, Annemie NEYTS-UYTTEBROECK, Marietje SCHAAKE Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. ~~Is monitoring the situation in Tunisia closely, and calls on the EU to support the Tunisian people in its democratic transition, including by~~Welcomes the flight of Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali from Tunisia and the installation of the transitional government; expects the early resignation of Hosni Mubarak in Egypt; looks forward to the transition to liberal democracy in both these countries, and supports the Arab people in extending and consolidating their efforts to achieve liberty and justice at home and across their region; commits the EU to providing a~~ppropriate~~ny assistance that may be needed~~; emphasises the need to adjust funding to help alleviate the social and economic crisis in the country~~ to enhance the political, social and economic development; Amendment 237 # Andrew DUFF, Kristiina OJULAND, Jelko KACIN, Annemie NEYTS-UYTTEBROECK, Marietje SCHAAKE Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37. Reiterates its view that Pakistan has a key role in the region and that a stable, secular, democratic and prosperous Pakistan is of vital importance to stability in Afghanistan and the wider region; stresses, furthermore, Pakistan's key role in the Afghan peace process; recognises that the devastating floods of August 2010 have been a setback for Pakistan's new government, which had been starting to make progress in dealing with numerous challenges; urges the Council and the Commission, together with the wider international community, to respond with a strong show of solidarity and concrete support to Pakistan's urgent need for post- flood reconstruction and rehabilitation and the country's aspirations to build a strong and prosperous society; welcomes and further encourages EU efforts to bolster political support for stepping up institution- and capacity- building in Pakistan and helping Pakistan's democratic institutions to combat extremism; source: PE-452.878
10	2011/0294(COD) Trans-European transport network: guidelines 2012/04/10 TRAN 8 amendments... Amendment 115 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 a (new) (11 a) When carrying out the review of the implementation of the core network by 2023, the Commission should take into account national implementation plans and future enlargements. Amendment 359 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point c (c) railway infrastructure complies with the requirements of the technical specification for Interoperability (TSI) adopted pursuant to Article 6 of Directive 2008/57/EC ~~for new and upgraded lines, except in duly justified cases,~~, except where allowed by the relevant TSI or under the procedure provided for in Article 9 of Directive 2008/57/EC~~. In any case, the railway infrastructure shall comply with the following requirements:~~; Amendment 364 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 –point c – subpoint 1 ~~(1) nominal track gauge for new railway lines: 1 435 mm;~~deleted Amendment 372 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3–point c – subpoint 2 ~~(2) electrification;~~deleted Amendment 381 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3–point c – subpoint 3 ~~(3) lines which are used by conventional freight trains: 22,5 t axle load, and 750 m train length;~~deleted Amendment 387 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3–point c – subpoint 3 – footnote 41 ~~41. See requirements of line category V-F specified in section 4.2.2 of the CR TSI.~~deleted Amendment 388 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point c – subpoint 4 ~~(4) maximum gradients for new lines which are to be used by conventional freight trains: 12,5 mm/m.~~deleted Amendment 392 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3– point c – subpoint 4 – footnote 42 ~~42. Requirements for line categories IV-F, IV-M, VI-F and VI-M as specified in section 4.2.4.3 of the CR TSI.~~deleted source: PE-494.841 2012/08/10 TRAN 1 amendments... Amendment 619 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 45 – paragraph 2 – point a – indent 2 – ~~lines with regular freight traffic~~freight lines of the core network: at least 22.5 t axle load, 100 km/h line speed and ~~750 m train length~~the possibility to run trains with a length of 600 m; source: PE-494.842 2012/11/10 TRAN 1 amendments... Amendment 843 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Volume 13/33 To add the multimodal link (railway and road) between Ljubljana (SI) and Salzburg (AT) to the core network source: PE-496.673
8	2011/0302(COD) Connecting Europe Facility 2012/10/10 TRAN, ITRE 3 amendments... Amendment 240 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 (12) ‘"bottleneck’" in the transport sector means a physical or technical barrier that leads to a system break affecting the continuity and disruption of long-distance and cross-border flows. Such a barrier can be absorbed by ~~new infrastructure~~creating new or substantially upgrading existing infrastructure in order to increase its capacity such as bridges or tunnels that address problems as for example gradients, curve radii, gauge~~. The need to upgrade existing infrastructure shall not be considered as a bottleneck~~; Amendment 364 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new) actions implementing the comprehensive network according to Chapter II of Regulation (EU) No XXXX/2012 [TEN-T Guidelines] when such actions contribute to facilitating cross-border traffic flows or removing bottlenecks, up to a ceiling of 5% of the financial envelope for transport as specified in Article 5 of this Regulation; Amendment 449 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new) (b a) for actions to support cross-border road sections, 30 % of the eligible cost; source: PE-496.337 2012/10/17 TRAN, ITRE 5 amendments... Amendment 600 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Annex – Part I - point 1 - introductory part Helsinki – Tallinn – Riga – Kaunas – Warszawa – Katowice Gdynia – Katowice Katowice – Ostrava – Brno – Wien Katowice – Žilina – Bratislava – Wien Wien – Graz – Klagenfurt – Villach – Udine – Venezia – Bologna – Ravenna Graz – Maribor – Ljubljana – Koper/Trieste Amendment 612 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Annex – Part I - point 1 - row 8 a (new) Graz - Maribor - Rail studies and works for Pragersko second track Amendment 615 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Annex – Part I - point 1 - row 9 Trieste, Venice, Ravenna , Ports port interconnections, Koper (further) development of multimodal platforms Amendment 641 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Annex – Part I - point 3 - row 13 Koper - Divača - Rail studies and Ljubljana - ~~Maribor~~ Pragersko upgrading/partially new line Amendment 697 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Annex – Part I - Point b - row 8 ~~Graz- Maribor -~~ Ljubljana - HR Cross-Border Rail studies ~~Pragersko~~border source: PE-497.891
13	2011/0404(COD) Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) 2014-2020 2012/02/04 EMPL 3 amendments... Amendment 35 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 (6) The European Council has granted the status of candidate country to Iceland, Montenegro, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia ~~and~~, Turkey and Serbia. It has confirmed the European perspective for Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina~~, Serbia~~ as well as Kosovo13 , which are considered potential candidates. Amendment 60 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii (iii). fostering employment and developing human capital through education, quality traineeship programmes and also by promoting volunteering as a way of gaining skills, experience and enhancing social cohesion of the societies; Amendment 64 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iv (iv). social and economic inclusion, in particular of minorities and vulnerable groups; encouraging and enabling active ageing of citizens and solidarity between generations; source: PE-486.211 2012/06/18 AFET 10 amendments... Amendment 81 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation 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 rights 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, and the ability to assume not only the rights but also the obligations under the Treaties. Amendment 90 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Candidate countries and potential candidates need to be better prepared to withstand global challenges, such as sustainable development and climate change, and align with the Union's efforts to address these issues. Union assistance under this Regulation should also contribute to the goal of raising of the ~~climate-related proportion of the Union bud~~Union budget related to mitigation of and adaptation to the effects of climate changet to at least 20 %. Amendment 95 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 (11) In order to ensure coherence between the accession process and the financial and technical assistance provided under this Regulation and achieve the objectives of the accession agenda, a common strategic framework for using the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance should be established by the Commission. This framework should define, inter alia, the ~~list~~types of key actions which may be supported under this Regulation a~~nd the criteria for the allocation of funds. The c~~s well as the detailed criteria and performance indicators used for the allocation of funds. Up to 3 % of the overall allocations should be set aside to incentives to improve performance. The Common sStrategic fFramework should constitute the reference framework for the country and multi-country strategy papers. Amendment 96 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) The objectives of the assistance should be defined in indicative country and multi–country strategy papers established by the Commission for the duration of the Union's Multi-annual Financial Framework in partnership with the beneficiary countries, based on their specific needs and enlargement agenda. The strategy papers should identify the policy areas for assistance and, without prejudice to the prerogatives of the budgetary authority, lay down the indicative allocations of funds per policy area, broken down per year, including an estimate of ~~climate related expenditur~~the expenditure related to mitigation of and adaptation to the effects of climate change. Sufficient flexibility should be built in to cater for emerging needs and to give incentives to improve performance. The strategy papers should ensure coherence and consistency with the efforts of beneficiary countries as reflected in their national budgets and should take into account the support provided by other donors. In order to take into account internal and external developments, the multiannual indicative strategy papers should be revised as appropriate. Amendment 109 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Recital 19 (19) The committees established under this Regulation should be also competent for acts relating to the implementation of the previous Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance, as well as for the implementation of financial assistance to the Turkish Cypriot community. The assistance should aim at supporting confidence building measures between the two communities, facilitate the efforts to reach a comprehensive settlement and prepare the Turkish Cypriot community to enter the European Union as a part of such settlement. Amendment 141 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v b (new) (vb) the promotion of the principle of sustainable development and environmental protection, in particular through climate mitigation and adaptation measures. Amendment 164 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 5 5. When preparing, implementing ~~and~~, monitoring and evaluating assistance under this Regulation, the Commission shall in principle act in partnership with the beneficiary countries. The partnership shall involve~~, as appropriate, competent national, regional and local~~ the following partners: (i) competent regional, local, urban and other public authorities,; (ii) economic and social partners~~, civil society and~~; (iii) bodies representing civil society, including environmental partners, non- governmental organisations, and bodies responsible for promoting equality and non-discrimination; (iv) non-state actors. Amendment 168 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. The partners shall participate in the monitoring committees for programmes. Amendment 170 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. The involvement of partners shall be ensured in accordance with the European code of conduct. Amendment 194 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 13 a (new) Article 13a Performance Reserve 1. A Performance Reserve shall be provided for in the Common Strategic Framework referred to in Article 5. An indicative amount, corresponding to up to 3 % of the overall financial allocation, shall be earmarked to the Performance Reserve. That amount shall not be pre- allocated. 2. The allocation of the funds from the Performance Reserve shall be decided in accordance with the IPA Common Strategic Framework, the strategy papers and the Common Implementing Regulation. In cases to be specified in full in the IPA Common Strategic Framework, where exceptional progress is made in meeting the objectives specified in the strategy papers, funds shall be disbursed from the Performance Reserve. Progress shall be assessed on the basis of the performance indicators referred to in Article 2(2) of this Regulation and specified in the strategy papers. 3. The decision on disbursement of funds from the Performance Reserve shall be taken following a revision of the strategy paper relating to the beneficiary concerned, in accordance with Article 6. source: PE-490.977
2	2011/0405(COD) European Neighbourhood Instrument 2014-2020 2012/04/27 EMPL 2 amendments... Amendment 42 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c (c) creating conditions for well managed mobility of people and promotion of people-to-people contacts, inter alia by liberalising visa regimes and by promoting student and traineeship exchanges; Amendment 48 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point e (e) promoting cultural, ethnic and religious awareness and tolerance, confidence building and other measures contributing to security and the prevention and settlement of conflicts; source: PE-487.961
7	2011/2006(INI) Insolvency proceedings in the context of EU company law 2011/04/20 EMPL 7 amendments... Amendment 1 # Jelko KACIN Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Notes that the rules governing receivership proceedings concern a number of areas of the law, such as land, employment and contract law, some of which are very complex and which differ from one Member State to another ~~depending on national traditions~~, which prevents both the simplification of insolvency and restructuring proceedings and the equal treatment of creditors located in the EU; Amendment 2 # Jelko KACIN Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that freedom of establishment and the increased mobility of companies between Member States have highlighted the need for ~~better coordin~~a degree of harmonisation of insolvency law in order to combat the negative effects of ‘insolvency tourism’ on employees; Amendment 3 # Jelko KACIN Draft opinion Paragraph 3 ~~3. Is concerned, however, that greater harmonisation may have a negative impact on Member States' competitiveness and, therefore, on potential employment opportunities;~~deleted Amendment 11 # Jelko KACIN Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Emphasises that employment law is the responsibility of the Member States and that any debate surrounding the establishment of common rules on insolvency must not include any reference to common rules on employment law; however, differing definitions of 'employment' and 'employee' in Member States should not undermine the rights of employees in the event of insolvency; Amendment 17 # Jelko KACIN Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Takes the view that Directive 2008/94/EC ~~has met its objective of~~ ensur~~ing~~es a minimum degree of protection for employees in the event of insolvency~~, whilst maintaining adequate flex~~; however, considers it necessary to increase the priority of employees' claims relative to other creditors' claims and to better coordinate the priority of creditors' claims in order to reduce the possibilityies for Member States to compete with workers' security in events of insolvency; Amendment 29 # Jelko KACIN Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Does not consider it necessary to set an absolute minimum figure for the payments made by the guarantee institution at European level; Amendment 32 # Jelko KACIN Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Highlights the changing nature of employment contracts across the EU and the diversity of such contracts within Member States; considers it ~~counterproductive, therefore,~~unnecessary to seek to define ‘employee’ at European level in order to ensure employees' protection in case of insolvency; source: PE-462.901
5	2011/2157(INI) Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy 2011/09/29 EMPL 4 amendments... Amendment 8 # Jelko KACIN Draft opinion Citation 2 – whereas the democratic changes in North Africa were brought about by predominantly young people living in societies with unequal wealth distribution and high unemployment, Amendment 12 # Jelko KACIN Draft opinion Citation 2 a (new) - whereas demographic trends in different regions of the European Neighbourhood Policy differ significantly, Amendment 44 # Jelko KACIN Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Welcomes student and vocational training exchange initiatives such as the recently adopted Written Declaration on the establishment of Euro-Mediterranean Erasmus and Leonardo da Vinci programmes; Amendment 58 # Jelko KACIN Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Urges the Commission to support administration building in employment and social affairs, with special attention to building capacity in legal services, which will prepare for and lead the reforms; source: PE-472.309 2011/11/10 AFCO 1 amendments... Amendment 24 # Anneli JÄÄTTEENMÄKI, Jelko KACIN Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Recommends that at the next revision of the Treaties a new category of associate membership of the Union be established for countries which do not seek full EU membership or do not fulfil the accession criteria.deleted source: PE-473.893
9	2011/2191(INI) Application of Croatia to become a member of the European Union 2011/10/25 AFET 9 amendments... Amendment 12 # Stanimir ILCHEV, Andrew DUFF, Renate WEBER, Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas Croatian membership will make the EU stronger, enrich its European culture and heritage and make an important contribution to maintaining the credibility of the enlargement process, while, at the same time, being a good example of how the conscientious implementation of all commitments taken can lead to the achievement of all predefined goals; Amendment 20 # Stanimir ILCHEV, Andrew DUFF, Renate WEBER, Jelko KACIN, Annemie NEYTS-UYTTEBROECK Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas Croatia’s successful accession would have wider regional implications and give positive impetus to the process of European integration in the Western Balkan region; whereas the prospect of EU membership is a powerful incentive for candidate and potential candidate countries in the region on the path to European integration to pursue the necessary political, economic and legislative reforms and the strengthening of peace, stability and reconciliation based on good- neighbourly relations; whereas the EU should reinforce the European perspective for Croatia’s neighbouring countries and constantly encourage these countries to fulfil their obligations on their own route towards full EU membership; Amendment 26 # Stanimir ILCHEV, Andrew DUFF, Renate WEBER, Jelko KACIN, Annemie NEYTS-UYTTEBROECK Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Strongly believes that the conclusion of the accession negotiations is proof of the credibility of the EU’s enlargement process; underlines that the progress on the road to membership reflects the fact that accession prospects continue to promote political and economic reforms and that European integration serves as a means of reconciling countries even beyond EU borders; Amendment 29 # Stanimir ILCHEV, Andrew DUFF, Renate WEBER, Jelko KACIN, Annemie NEYTS-UYTTEBROECK Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Calls on the Commission to closely monitor further preparations for accession with rigour and objectivity and to help the Croatian authorities fulfil their commitments and obligations entered into in the negotiations; is of the view that the pre-accession monitoring mechanism is a way to provide Croatia with additional support in its continued reform efforts; Amendment 35 # Stanimir ILCHEV, Ivo VAJGL, Andrew DUFF, Renate WEBER, Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Underlines the need to focus in particular on commitments undertaken in the area of the judiciary, fundamental rights, freedom and security, including the continued implementation of judicial reform and efficiency, impartial handling of war crimes cases, the fight against corruption, border management, police cooperation, the fight against organised crime, judicial cooperation in civil and criminal matters, as well as on commitments in the area of competition policy with a view to the adequate and efficient restructuring of the shipbuilding and steel industries; Amendment 49 # Stanimir ILCHEV, Andrew DUFF, Renate WEBER, Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Considers it one of the highest priorities to combat corruption, particularly high- level corruption, corruption at every level of the judiciary, law-enforcement agencies and the public administration, as well as large-scale corruption, which must be pursued with determination at all levels, by rigorous enforcement of the law and successful prosecutions; calls on the Croatian authorities to further strengthen the administrative capacities of anti- corruption bodies by following EU best practice and foster a culture of political accountability; Amendment 50 # Stanimir ILCHEV, Ivo VAJGL, Andrew DUFF, Renate WEBER, Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Considers it one of the highest priorities to combat corruption, particularly high- level corruption, corruption at every level of the judiciary, law-enforcement agencies and the public administration, as well as large-scale corruption, which must be pursued with determination at all levels, by rigorous enforcement of the law and successful prosecutions; calls on the Croatian authorities to further strengthen the administrative capacities of anti- corruption bodies and foster a culture of political accountability as a prerequisite for building and strengthening the rule of law; Amendment 72 # Stanimir ILCHEV, Andrew DUFF, Renate WEBER, Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Encourages the Croatian authorities to continue their efforts to combat discrimination and to enforce the anti- discrimination legislation as well as to address resolutely cases of hate crimes, racial threats and intolerance against sexual minorities; further invites Croatia to continue to act in the spirit of tolerance and take appropriate measures tofor the protection of those who may still be subject to threats or acts of intimidation; Amendment 104 # Stanimir ILCHEV, Andrew DUFF, Renate WEBER, Ivo VAJGL, Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Calls for progress in the resolution of outstanding bilateral issues with some neighbouring countries, in particular aswith Serbia, mainly regardsing border demarcation, missing persons, property restitution and refugees, and strongly believes that open issues of a bilateral nature must not halt the process of EU accession of candidate and potential candidate countries in the Western Balkans; source: PE-473.953
2	2012/2025(INI) Enlargement: policies, criteria and EU's strategic interests 2012/08/06 AFET 2 amendments... Amendment 107 # Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Takes the view that strict conditionality requires that the progress of a country is effectively assessed at every stage of the process, and that countries wishing to join the EU should proceed from one stage to the next only once all the conditions have been met at each stage; ~~notes, however, certain tendencies to exaggeration, and recommends avoiding requiring of candidate and potential candidate countries higher standards than those applying in the EU;~~ stresses the importance of setting transparent and fair benchmarks throughout the process; Amendment 242 # Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15 a. Emphasizes the utmost importance of the fight against corruption and organized crime for the success of the accession process; calls on the Commission to adopt a new approach to this issue by drawing attention of the authorities of aspirant countries to individual cases of systemic corruption; calls on to Commission to closely cooperate with GRECO and anti- corruption bodies in these countries; underlines that the new approach would be highly beneficial for the image of the Union among the citizens of the aspirant countries and would potentially facilitate the fight against corruption; source: PE-487.935
84	2012/2061(INI) Information and consultation of workers, anticipation and management of restructuring 2012/02/08 EMPL 76 amendments... Amendment 80 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 1 Recital 1 (1) When dealing with ~~anticipation, preparation and~~ management of restructuring, companies, workers' representatives and the ~~other stakeholder~~public authorities act in a spirit of cooperation, based on timely and comprehensive information and consultation, as required by existing European Union laws such as the Collective Redundancies, Transfer of Undertakings, Framework Information and Consultation and the European Works Councils Directives. Amendment 85 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 1 Recital 2 (2) Anticipation, preparation and management of change must take place in the context of strengthening social dialogue and with a view to promoting change in a manner compatible with the presentation of the priority objective of employment.deleted Amendment 89 # Jelko KACIN Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 1 Recital 3 (3) There is a need to envisage, promote and enhance ~~anticipatory~~ measures concerning the company situation and likely development of employment, in particular where employment may be under threat. Amendment 95 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 1, Recital 5 (5) Good restructuring practices require preparation as early as possible and starting as soon as the need to restructure is ~~envisag~~contemplated, making it possible to avoid or to reduce to a minimum its economic, social and territorial impact. Amendment 97 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 1, Recital 6 ~~(6) It is a widely recognised that any restructuring operation should be subject to an explanation and of justification to the stakeholders.~~deleted Amendment 104 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 1, Recital 6 a (new) (6a) Such information as is required by existing European Union Laws concerning the contemplated restructuring should be provided to employees' representative in good time to enable them to prepare for consultations. The public authorities should also be notified, in accordance with the requirements of national law. Amendment 105 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 1, Recital 8 ~~(8) The active involvement of public authorities at the relevant level in the preparation and management~~deleted Amendment 111 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 1, Recital 8 a (new) (8a) The involvement of the public authorities in managing the consequences of restructuring can assist with economic conversion and the retaining of workers. Amendment 112 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 1, Recital 9 ~~(9) It is important that companies, in conjunction with employees' representatives, create tools for regular evaluation and reporting on their restructuring practices.~~deleted Amendment 118 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 1, Recital 10 (10) Such an Union framework should apply to major companies and groups of companies, those which employ on the territory of the Union ~~at least 500 workers, and to restructuring operations of a certain dimension, covering at least 100 workers in a single company or 500 employees in a company and its dependent comp~~. Restructuring is defined as any change in a company that falls within the scope of the Collective Redundancies or ~~one or more Member States over a period of three month~~Transfer of Undertakings Directives. Amendment 120 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 1, Recital 11 (11) Any Union framework on anticipation, preparation and management of change and restructuring should encourage and give precedent to agreement between the ~~most concerned par~~company and its employees' representatives~~, o~~ at local level. Only in the absence of such agreement should standard rule apply. Amendment 123 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 2, paragraph 1 1. The purpose of the ~~Directive~~Recommendation is to promote ~~and facilitate information and consultation in economic change and improve~~good practice in the way in which companies, employees' representatives, public authorities and other relevant stakeholders throughout the Union anticipate, prepare and manage in a socially responsible way corporate restructuring. Amendment 142 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 3, paragraph 1, point d (d) "agreements" mean agreements concluded at the relevant level (European, national, sectoral, regional or company- level) by, on one hand, representatives of the companies or their organisations, and, on the other hand, representatives of the employees with the capacity to conclude collective agreements under national law or practice ~~or under the procedures laid down by the competent trade union organisations at European level~~; Amendment 145 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 3, paragraph 1, point e (e) "employees" mean the employees of the companies covered by the ~~Directive, irrespective of the type of employment contract~~Recommendation, as defined by national law; Amendment 151 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 3, paragraph 1, point g (g) "restructuring operation" means any ~~re- organisation of the structure, of work processes and organisation,~~changes which falls within the scope of the Collective Redundancies ofr t~~he location with a quantitative or qualitative impact on employment~~ransfer of Undertaking Directives; Amendment 156 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 3, paragraph 2 2. The present Directive covers restructuring operations affecting at least 100 employees in a single company or 500 employees in a company and its dependent companies in one or more Member States over a period of three months.deleted Amendment 160 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 4, Title ~~Long-term strategic planning, adapt~~Adaptability and employability and employability Amendment 161 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 4, paragraph 1 ~~1. Any restructuring operation shall be integrated into a long-term strategy that aims to ensure and strengthening the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of the company.~~deleted Amendment 165 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 4, paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. It is recognised that in most cases companies are forced to restructure because of unforeseen changes in market conditions or because of developments in technology. Amendment 166 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 4, paragraph 2 2. ~~Long-term strategic planning shall includ~~Good practice require that companies should put in place human resources, employment and skills objectives that focus on developing, on a permanent basis, the skills and competences of the workforce in order to increase the competitiveness of the company and its capacity of adaptation, as well as to increase the employability of employees and to ~~manag~~enhance their internal and external mobility. Amendment 173 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 4, paragraph 3 3. To that end, companies ~~shall recognise the right of every employee to benefit from appropriate training. E~~and employees shall recognise that education and lifelong learning are necessary to enhance their employability ~~and shall accept relevant training offers~~. Amendment 180 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 5, title ~~Anticip~~Identification of employment and skills needs Amendment 181 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 5, paragraph 1 1. Companies sh~~all develop, in cooperation with employees' representatives and, where applicable, with public authorities and other relevant stake-holders, mechanisms that anticipate and plan for~~ould discuss, within the framework of existing European union information and consultation laws with employees' representatives future employment and skills needs. Amendment 185 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 5, paragraph 2, introductory part 2. ~~To that end,~~Good practice provides for companies ~~shall~~to establish~~, in co-operation with employees' representatives and other relevant stakeholders~~ human resource development plans tailored to their own individual circumstances. Examples of such good practice include, but are not limited to: Amendment 188 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 5, paragraph 2, point a (a) mechanisms for the long-term planning of quantitative and qualitative employment and skills needs that are linked to innovation and development strategies and that take into account the foreseeable evolution of employment and skills, both positive and negative;deleted Amendment 193 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 5, paragraph 2, point b ~~(b) multiannual plans of employment and skills development covering the following areas:~~deleted Amendment 204 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 5, paragraph 2 b, subpoint 6 – training p~~ackages, if needed, in co- operation with external stakeholders~~rograms, both in-house and externally; Amendment 206 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 5, paragraph 2, point b subpoint 8 – specific training measures to ~~tackle possible negative or problematic development~~deal with identified problems. Amendment 208 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 5, paragraph 3 3. Every employee shall be offered a given number of hours of training per year to be determined by law or collective agreement. Any refusal to accept that offer by employees shall only be permitted on justified grounds.deleted Amendment 213 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 5, paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. The training needs of individual employees should be reviewed on a regular basis and appropriate training solutions identified, where necessary. Amendment 215 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 5, paragraph 4 4. The provisions of paragraphs 1 to 3 above do not apply to companies and employees covered by an agreement, concluded at the relevant level and with the relevant parties, on the procedures for anticipating and forward-looking planning of employment and skills needs.deleted Amendment 219 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 5, paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Companies should discuss employment and training plans with existing employees' representatives, as provided for by national law or practice. Amendment 221 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 5, paragraph 5 5. Dependent companies shall be informed of the mechanisms and plans provided for in paragraph 2. Their employees shall be covered by those mechanisms and plans upon the request of the dependent company, justified on the grounds that those mechanisms and plans are required or useful for their own adaptation and development.deleted Amendment 227 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 6, title ~~Early prepar~~Timely information and consultation Amendment 228 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 6, paragraph 1 1. Except in circumstances where restructuring is triggered by unforeseen or sudden events, any restructuring operation shall be preceded by an appropriate preparation with all the stakeholders concerned with a view to preventing or alleviating its economic, social and local impact.deleted Amendment 235 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 6, paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Restructuring is in general triggered by exceptional circumstances resulting from changes in markets or developments in technology. It is in the interest of all concerned that when such exceptional circumstances occur management and employees engage in timely discussions in line with the information and consultation requirements of existing European Union legislation. Amendment 236 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 6, paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Any proposed restructuring operation should be fully explained to employees' representatives who should be given such information about the proposed restructuring as to enable them to undertake an in-depth assessment and to prepare for consultations, where appropriate. Amendment 237 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 6, paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. After having considered the information provided the employees' representatives may, within a reasonable time, offer an opinion on the measures envisaged which can be taken into account by the company when finalising its decisions. Amendment 238 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 6, paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. Companies shall, from the outset, inform the public authorities at the relevant level, in particular at local level. Amendment 239 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 6, paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. The local economic actors, in particular companies and their employees in a situation of dependence in relation to the restructuring company should also be informed from the beginning about the proposed restructuring. Amendment 240 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 6, paragraph 2 2. This preparation shall be carried out as early as possible and shall start as soon as the need to restructure is contemplated. except in the exceptional circumstances referred to in paragraph 1 above, it shall be carried out within a timeframe that allows for the adoption of measures making it possible to avoid or to mitigate to the minimum its economic, social and local impact.deleted Amendment 247 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 7, Title ~~Information and consultation concerning business decisions~~deleted Amendment 250 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 7, paragraph 1 1. Any restructuring operation shall be subject to an early explanation and justification to all the relevant stakeholders on the basis of either long- term strategic goals and requirements or short-term constraints.deleted Amendment 257 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 7, paragraph 2 2. The dialogue provided for in paragraph 1 shall include the justification of the choice of the measures envisaged in order to achieve the objectives and of other possible options, in the light of all the interests concerned.deleted Amendment 263 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 7, paragraph 3 ~~3. Companies shall from the beginning inform the public authorities at the relevant level, in particular at local level, and involve them in the preparation of the restructuring process.~~deleted Amendment 270 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 7, paragraph 4 4. The local economic actors, in particular companies and their employees in a situation of dependence in relation to the restructuring company shall also be informed from the beginning and actively involved in the process.deleted Amendment 275 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 8, Title ~~Minimising internal social costs through a social plan~~Considering alternatives Amendment 277 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 8, paragraph 1 1. When the need to restructure occurs ~~as a result of the need to preserve their competitiveness and long-term prosperity,~~ companies sh~~all~~ould consider redundancies only as last resort and only after ~~considering all possible alternative options and identifying and, where available, implementing supporting measur~~examining all other alternatives. Amendment 281 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 8, paragraph 2 2. In particular, good practice suggests that companies sh~~all~~ould consider the following options as alternatives for redundancies: Amendment 291 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 8, paragraph 3 3. When redundancies cannot be avoided or as part of the package to be implemented in the context of alternative options, companies sh~~all~~ould make available to the employees concerned ~~measures that aim~~such assistance as is appropriate in the circumstances to enhance their employability and help them to re-enter the labour market as quickly as possible. Amendment 302 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 9 9. The provisions of Recommendations 6 and 7 shall not apply to companies and employees covered by an agreement concluded at the relevant level and with the relevant parties on the procedures and mechanism for preparing, managing in a socially responsible way and minimising internal social costs of restructuring operations.deleted Amendment 306 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 9 a (new) 9a. Companies and their employees' representatives should, where appropriate, negotiate collective agreements to cover the issues arising from the proposed restructuring. Amendment 308 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 10, paragraph 1 1. When a restructuring operation ~~has major local effects, companies shall seek to develop complementarities and synergies between~~is being contemplated the company should actively engage with its employees and their prep~~aratory action and the actions of the all the ot~~resentatives, and with the public authorities where a~~ctors, with a view to~~ppropriate, to discuss ways of maximising the re- employment opportunities of ~~employees at risk of being or to be made redundant, in order to encouraging economic and social re-conversion and to developing new economic activities generating jobs~~those who may be made redundant. Amendment 314 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 10, paragraph 2 2. The measures referred to in Recommendation 7 shall cover, as far as possible, the employees of companies that are dependent, in particular as a result of subcontracting or a supply contract. Dependent companies and their workers shall, in any event, be informed of those measuresDependent companies and their workers should, be kept fully informed about the restructuring insofar as such information is required or useful for their own adaptation and for the management of the restructuring process within those companies. Amendment 321 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 11, paragraph 1 1. Public authorities at different levels ~~shall~~may intervene in ~~an anticipation and management capacity by:~~proposed restructurings, with a view to alleviating their economy and social impact. Amendment 324 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 11, paragraph 1, point a ~~a) Promoting the co-ordination of the work of external stakeholders with the work developed within companies~~deleted Amendment 327 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 11, paragraph 1, point b ~~b) Supporting the anticipation of processes and particular restructuring operations, with a view to alleviating their economic and social impact~~deleted Amendment 331 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 11, paragraph 2 2. Public authorities sh~~all monitor the mechanisms for long-term planning and multi-annual plans of employment and skills needs developed within companie~~ould engage in dialogue with companies on a regular basis about training needs and about how the public services can assist with identified training requirements. Amendment 338 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 11, paragraph 3 3. In regions affected by structural change, public authorities sh~~all~~ould consider, as appropriate: Amendment 341 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 11, paragraph 3, point a a) createing permanent bodies, networks or observatories to monitor change processes; Amendment 343 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 11, paragraph 3, point b b) promoteing territorial employment pacts aimed at favouring employment creation and adaptation; Amendment 348 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 11, paragraph 3, point c c) promoteing or create mechanisms facilitating employment transitions; Amendment 351 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 11, paragraph 3, point d d) implementing training actions benefiting small and medium-sized companies and their employees and support dialogue and co-operation between these and large companies; Amendment 353 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 11, paragraph 3, point e e) favouring regional employment and economic and social re-conversion. Amendment 361 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 12, paragraph 1 1. Without prejudice to the obligations of companies resulting from national laws or practices, public authorities sh~~all co-~~ ould, where possible and subject to national budgetary constraints, co-finance employability measures that favour employees of companies undergoing restructuring, insofar as this type of support is necessary or appropriate for allowing them to quickly re-enter the labour market. Amendment 364 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 12, paragraph 2 2. In accordance with the rules governing them, European Union Funds, and in particular ERDF, ESF and EGF funds, may be used in supporting ~~integrated action to anticipate and to prepare for~~ restructuring, as well as to help employers to adapt to change ~~for the purposes of paragraphs 1 and 2~~. Amendment 368 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 13 Member States shall designate the public authorities, at national, regional or local level that are responsible for the purposes of th~~e Dire~~is Code of Practivce. Amendment 369 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 14, Title ~~FOLLOW-UP, EVALUATION AND REPORTING OF~~LEARNING FROM RESTRUCTURING ~~PROCESSE~~S Amendment 370 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 14, Title ~~FOLLOW-UP, EVALUATION AND REPORTING OF RESTRUCTURING PROCESSES~~ON-GOING DIALOGUE Amendment 371 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 14, paragraph 1 1. Companies shall monitor, on a permanent basis, in co-operation with external bodies and authorities, the psycho-social health of employees affected by restructuring processes, both redundant employees and those staying in the company.deleted Amendment 376 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 14, paragraph 2 2. Companies sh~~all create tools for the regular evaluation and reporting on their restructuring practices, in co-operation with employees' representatives and the external organisations involved in that proces~~ould engage in an on- going dialogue with their employees and their representatives about the consequences of restructurings so as to learn from experience and to assist in the development of "best practice" policies and processes to assist with possible future restructurings. Amendment 394 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 16, Title ~~Compliance with the Directiv~~Publicising this Code Amendment 396 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 16, paragraph 1 1. Member States shall ~~provide for~~take such measures as are appropriate ~~measures~~ to bring th~~e event of failure to comply with the Directive; in particular, they shall ensure that adequate admi~~is Code to the attention of their national social partners' organistrati~~ve or judicial procedures are available to enable the obligations deriving from the Directive to be enforced~~ons who, in turn, should be encouraged to publicise it widely among their members. Amendment 401 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 16, paragraph 2 2. Member States shall provide that companies that do not comply with the provisions resulting from the Directive shall not benefit from any funding in provenance of European Union budget in the five-year period following a judicial decision recognising the breach.deleted Amendment 409 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 16, paragraph 3 ~~3. Member States shall exclude from the benefit of public aids from the national budgets during the same period the companies referred to in paragraph 2.~~deleted Amendment 416 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Proposal for a recommendation Recommendation 16, paragraph 4 4. Notwithstanding paragraphs 2 and 3, nothing shall preclude the use of funds from the general budget of the European Union and from national budgets for the direct benefit of the employees of the companies referred to in those paragraphs.deleted source: PE-494.614 2012/07/26 EMPL 8 amendments... Amendment 2 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN Motion for a resolution Heading 1 with recommendations to the Commission on a Code of Practice on the Information and consultation of workers~~, anticipation and managem~~ in the event of restructuring, Amendment 13 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH, Marian HARKIN, Verónica LOPE FONTAGNÉ Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the crisis which began in 2008 has served to speed up the rate of change sharply; whereas ithat crisis has added to the structural pressures to adapt to change resulting from globalisation's more immediate constraints which ~~subject undertakings, workers, territories and governments to critical tension~~require companies and their employees to make such changes as are necessary to safeguard competitiveness and protect jobs; Amendment 43 # Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Recital J J. whereas, in spite of the strong statements referred to above, the Commission has delivered disappointing responses to parliamentary resolutions on information, consultation and restructuring, highlighting the need for urgent and concrete steps in this area, and to requests coming from other economic and social players;deleted Amendment 46 # Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Recital K K. whereas this resolution is without prejudice to information and consultation obligations resulting from other Union and national law; insofar as Union and national law so provide, information and consultation procedures should be fully used to ~~apply the rule~~implement the recommendations laid down in the present Resolution; Amendment 49 # Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Recital L L. whereas, despite consulting the European social partners twice in the previous decade , the Commission has failed to take practical steps to ensure the wide application throughout the Union of the anticipative and proactive approaches and socially responsible restructuring practices that it recalls in so many policy documents (see above);deleted Amendment 54 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN Motion for a resolution Recital M M. whereas good information and consultation in relation to restructuring ~~means a more intelligent, proactive, responsible and strategic manner, which will~~can contribute to making undertakings and the Union more competitive, as well as sending out a message of certainty and transparency to European citizens at a time of crisis; Amendment 65 # Jelko KACIN, Marian HARKIN, Nadja HIRSCH Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Requests the Commission to submit to the Parliament within three months of the date of adoption of this resolution on the basis of Article 225 of the Treaty, a ~~legislative proposal for a dire~~Code of Good Practivce ~~as recommended in the Annex~~on Restructuring; Amendment 78 # Jelko KACIN, Nadja HIRSCH Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Instructs its President to forward this ~~legislative~~ proposal and the accompanying detailed recommendations to the Commission and the Council. source: PE-494.585
1	2012/2296(INI) Strategy for an electronic toll service and a vignette system on light private vehicles in Europe 2013/03/26 TRAN 1 amendments... Amendment 5 # Jelko KACIN Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the EU must encourage road charging which ~~does not discriminate against road users who are not~~corresponds proportionally to the road use regardless of whether the road user is a resident in the country charging the toll or in transit; source: PE-507.996

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Birth	added	date 1955-11-26 place Celje
CV	added	Defence studies graduate, University of Ljubljana (1980). Trainee in the Municipality of Kranj (1980). Adviser on defence preparations in the Municipality of Kranj (1981). Adviser on defence training in the Municipality of Kranj (1984). Head of the municipal civil protection unit (1988). Marketing division, Adria Karavan, Novo mesto (1993). Chairman of the LDS regional committee for Gorenjska (2003). Chairman of the Kranj committee of the LDS (2003). Member of Kranj Municipal Council (1998, 2002). Member of the LDS council (1996). Member of the Slovenian National Assembly (1996, 2000). Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee (1996). Member of the Defence Committee and the Constitutional Commission (1996). Chairman of the Foreign Policy Committee (2000). Member of the Defence Committee and the European Affairs Commission (2000). Deputy Republican Defence Secretary (1990). Republican Secretary/Minister for Information (1991). Defence Minister (1993). Member of the ALDE Bureau (2004). Observer in the European Parliament (2003). Member of the Convention on the Future of Europe (2003). Member of the Slovenian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (2000). Member of the EU-Slovenia Joint Parliamentary Committee (2000). Head of the national delegation to the IPU (2000). Zlati častni znak svobode RS.
Committees	added	end 2014-01-31 committee_id AFET start 2009-01-14 role Member abbr AFET Organization Foreign Affairs end 2014-01-31 committee_id EMPL start 2009-01-14 role Substitute abbr EMPL Organization Employment and Social Affairs
Constituencies	added	country Slovenia end 2014-01-31 party Liberalna Demokracija Slovenije start 2009-01-14
Delegations	added	start 2009-01-14 end 2014-01-31 role Vice-Chair abbr DSEE Organization Delegation for relations with Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Kosovo start 2009-01-14 end 2014-01-31 role Member abbr DKOR Organization Delegation for relations with the Korean Peninsula start 2009-01-14 end 2014-01-31 role Substitute abbr D-UA Organization Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Cooperation Committee start 2009-01-14 end 2014-01-31 role Substitute abbr D-IQ Organization Delegation for relations with Iraq start 2009-01-14 end 2014-01-31 role Substitute abbr DEPA Organization Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly
Gender	added	M
Groups	added	Organization Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe end 2014-01-31 role Member of the Bureau groupid ALDE start 2009-01-14
Homepage	added	http://www.kacin.si
Mail	added	jelko.kacin@europarl.europa.eu
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Staff	added	start 2009-01-14 end 2014-01-31 role Member abbr PE Organization European Parliament
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active	added	True
assistants	added	local GABRIJEL Alja GEGIC Slavko accredited BUTORAC Sasa LAVTAR Andrej

Committees/0/Organization	changed	Old Foreign Affairs New Committee on Foreign Affairs
Committees/1/Organization	changed	Old Employment and Social Affairs New Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Staff	deleted	Organization European Parliament role Member abbr PE

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