Jörg LEICHTFRIED
Constituencies
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Austria
Sozialdemokratische Partei Österreichs
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
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Austria
Sozialdemokratische Partei Österreichs
2004/07/20 - 2009/07/13
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Austria
Sozialdemokratische Partei Österreichs
2004/07/20 - 2009/07/13
Groups
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S&D
Member
Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
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Committees
| Role | Committee | Start | End |
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| Member of | Committee on Transport and Tourism | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
| Member of | Subcommittee on Human Rights | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Committee on International Trade | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Committee on Foreign Affairs | 2013/02/19 | 9999/12/31 |
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Delegations
| Role | Delegation | Start | End |
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| Member of | Delegation for relations with India | 2011/12/14 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with Canada | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the Cariforum — EU Parliamentary Committee | 2010/09/07 | 9999/12/31 |
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| Role | Delegation | Start | End |
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| Member of | Delegation for relations with Iran | 2009/09/16 | 2011/12/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with India | 2009/09/16 | 2011/12/13 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community | 2007/03/14 | 2009/07/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America | 2007/03/14 | 2009/07/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with India | 2007/03/15 | 2007/03/15 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community | 2004/09/15 | 2007/03/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America | 2004/09/15 | 2007/03/13 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community | 2004/09/15 | 2007/03/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America | 2004/09/15 | 2007/03/13 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community | 2007/03/14 | 2009/07/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America | 2007/03/14 | 2009/07/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with India | 2007/03/15 | 2007/03/15 |
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Rapporteur
| Responsible | 2013/0105(COD) | Road transport: maximum authorised dimensions and weights for certain road vehicles |
| Shadow | 2012/2299(INI) | EU's External Aviation Policy - Addressing future challenges |
| Shadow | 2012/2145(INI) | Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2011 and the European Union's policy on the matter |
| Shadow | 2012/0361(COD) | Aviation safety: occurrence reporting in civil aviation |
| Shadow | 2012/0213(NLE) | EU/European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Agreement: enhanced cooperation |
| Responsible | 2011/0398(COD) | Noise-related operating restrictions at Union airports: rules and procedures |
| Shadow | 2011/0310(COD) | Dual-use items: Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit, update of the EU control list |
| Responsible | 2011/0263(COD) | EU/Central America Association Agreement: implementation of the bilateral safeguard clause and the stabilisation mechanism for bananas |
| Responsible | 2011/0153(COD) | Common commercial policy: aligning certain acts with the TFEU (Commission delegated powers) |
| Opinion | 2010/2298(INI) | EU as a global actor: its role in multilateral organisations |
| Shadow | 2010/2154(INI) | Aviation security with a special focus on security scanners |
| Responsible | 2009/0063(COD) | Air transport: aviation security charges |
| Responsible | 2008/0249(COD) | Dual-use items and technology: Community regime for the control of exports (amend. Regulation (EC) No 1334/2000) |
| Responsible | 2007/0072(CNS) | Fight against corruption involving Community and Member State officials: accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the Convention of 26 May 1997 |
| Opinion | 2005/2245(INI) | Fair trade and development |
| Responsible | 2005/0228(COD) | Civil aviation: common rules and creation of the European Aviation Safety Agency EASA (amend. Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002) |
Born
1967/06/18 Bruck/Mur- Studied jurisprudence (graduated 1994). Legal officer, Styria Chamber of Labour (1995-1999). Departmental head, citizens' advice service, Bruck/Mur town council (1998-2004).
- Federal Chairman, Austrian Young Socialists (2000-2002). Regional Party Vice-Chairman, Styria SPÖ (since 2000).
- Member of the European Parliament (since 2004). Re-elected leader of the Austrian delegation (2009); Vice-Chair of the Animal Welfare Intergroup.
Amendments
| Amendments | Dossier |
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2008/0147(COD) Road transport: charging of heavy goods vehicles for the use of infrastructure (amend. Directive 1999/62/EC)
2011/03/22
TRAN
2 amendments...
Amendment 57 #
Council position – amending act Article 1 – point 2 Directive 1999/62/EC Article 7f – paragraph 5 Amendment 97 #
Council position – amending act Article 1 – point 8 Directive 1999/62/EC Article 11 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. No later than 31 December 2012, the Commission shall present a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the availability of a sufficient number of safe and secured parking places for trucks on the Trans-European Road Network (TEN). The relevant social partners shall be involved in compiling this report, which shall contain proposals on: (a) earmarking of infrastructure charges for a sufficient number of safe and secured parking areas on the Trans- European Road Network (TEN) to be complied with by infrastructure operators or by public authorities responsible for the TEN; (b) guidelines for the European Investment Bank, the European Cohesion Fund and the European Regional Development Fund for due consideration of a sufficient number of safe and secured parking areas within the design and co- financing of TEN-related projects.
source: PE-460.939
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2008/0195(COD) Organisation of working time: persons performing mobile road transport activities (amend. Directive 2002/15/EC)
2010/03/02
TRAN
1 amendments...
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 12 c (new) (12c) In order to further improve road safety, consideration should be given as to whether social legislation, in particular Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, should apply to all road transport situations, namely including vehicles under 3.5 tonnes used for business purposes.
source: PE-438.445
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2009/0170(COD) Civil aviation safety: investigation and prevention of accidents and incidents (repeal. Directive 94/56/EC)
2010/10/05
TRAN
20 amendments...
Amendment 72 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) Safety investigation of accidents and incidents should be carried out by or under the control of an independent safety investigation authority in order to avoid any conflict of interest and any possible external interference in the determination of the
Amendment 76 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 15 (15) The Member States should, in compliance with the legislation in force as regards the powers of the authorities responsible for the judicial inquiry and, where appropriate, in close collaboration with those authorities, ensure that the authorities responsible for safety investigations of civil aviation accidents and incidents are allowed to carry out their tasks
Amendment 77 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) The civil aviation safety system is based on feedback and lessons learned from accidents and incidents which require strict application of confidentiality to ensure the future availability of valuable sources of information; in this context sensitive safety information should not be used for purposes other than prevention of accidents and incidents
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 a (new) (17a) An accident raises a number of different and sometimes conflicting public interests such as the prevention of future accidents and the good administration of justice. These go beyond the individual interests of the parties involved and beyond the specific event. The right balance among all interests including safety, justice and the protection of the victims and the persons involved is necessary to guarantee the overall public interest.
Amendment 81 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 21 a (new) (17a) The provision of assistance to the victims, their families or their associations should be separate from the accident investigation itself. Nevertheless, the accident investigation authority has a responsibility to provide relevant and timely information to the victims' families and the survivors of the accident.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – introductory phrase – point 4 (4)
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 16 a (new) (16a) 'Preliminary Report' means the communication used for the prompt dissemination of data obtained during the early stages of the investigation.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 4 4. Safety investigations referred to in paragraph 1 and 3 shall in no case be concerned with apportioning blame or liability. They shall be
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 2 2. The safety investigation authority shall notify without delay the Commission, EASA, ICAO and the Member States concerned of the occurrence of all accidents and serious incidents of which it has been notified.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point (a) (a) have immediate unrestricted and unhampered access to the site of the accident or incident as well as to the aircraft, its contents or its wreckage;
Amendment 122 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 2 2. If, in the course of the safety investigation, the safety investigation authority
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 3. To ensure proper coordination of inquires 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. Member states shall ensure that advance arrangements with the judiciary are in accordance with the guidlines set out in Annex [X] to this Regulation.
Amendment 131 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 135 #
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.
Amendment 136 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. When safety data is used as evidence in criminal proceedings pursuant to paragraph 2a, the fundamental rights of the persons involved, notably the rights to privacy and to a fair trial, shall be respected. Only the data strictly necessary for the criminal proceedings shall be disclosed, the rest being preserved by the investigation authority to the maximum extent possible.
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. When safety data is used as evidence in criminal proceedings pursuant to paragraph 2b, the information provided by a person in the framework of the safety investigation cannot be used against that person.
Amendment 139 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 1 1. Except with the consent of all crew members concerned, cockpit voice
Amendment 141 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 2 2. The flight data recorder recordings shall not be made available or used for purposes other than safety investigation, except when such records are:
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 3. The head of the safety investigation authority is authorised to inform victims and their families or their associations or, make public any information on issues of immediate concern, such as the release of human remains and personal effects held as part of the investigation, information on the factual observations and the proceedings of the safety investigation
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 - introductory part Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringement of the provisions of this Regulation.
source: PE-441.211
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2009/2096(INI) A sustainable future for transport
2010/03/26
TRAN
11 amendments...
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Is of the view that the full internalisation of external costs to the environment and health must start with road freight, due to its overwhelming importance for the environment, the economy and society, and that the decision-making process on the Eurovignette Directive should be concluded swiftly;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Proposes that cooperation between the Union and the Member States on issues relating to regional planning, as the source of traffic, and health protection issues be stepped up;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Finds that the
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Finds that transport plays an essential role in completing the European Single Market and the freedom of movement of people and goods
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Calls for enforceable and verifiable rules on the conditions of employment of mobile personnel, in order to improve their working conditions and remove distortions of competition;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Draws attention to the fact that the provision of parking areas in the trans- European road network (TERN) has not kept pace with the increase in road freight transport, so compliance with the permissible driving times and rest periods established for professional drivers, especially during night-time hours, and road safety more generally will be seriously compromised unless the quality and quantity of rest facilities are improved in the EU Member States;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Calls for concrete political and financial support to increase the contribution made both by private-sector and publicly-funded research towards the attainment of the EU’s goals in respect of sustainable road transport; emphasises the need to support research into all modes of transport, both in respect of new technologies and in the improvement of conventional technologies; calls, further, for consideration to be given to the transport system, including sustainable road transport, as a priority topic in the Eighth Framework Programme for Research;
Amendment 314 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 - indent 1 a (new) - a 40% increase in the provision of parking areas for heavy goods vehicles in the Trans-European road network (TERN) in each Member State between 2010 and 2020, in order to safeguard road safety and compliance with rest periods established for professional drivers,
Amendment 344 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 - indent 4 a (new) - a 50% increase in the number of private sidings at companies and production sites from 2010 to 2020, in order to ensure that the sustainable transfer and environmental goals in freight transport are achieved,
source: PE-439.922
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2009/2154(INI) Penalties for serious infringements against the social rules in road transport
2010/07/04
TRAN
7 amendments...
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. having regard to recital 8 of this regulation, according to which the European Agreement concerning the Work of Crews of Vehicles engaged in International Road Transport of 1 July 1970 (the AETR) must be modified as soon as possible in order to align its provisions with this Regulation,
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Points out that in past reporting periods there have been significant delays, so that, for example, the current report of 3 August 2009 (the 24th report from the Commission analysing the penalties for serious infringements against the social rules in road transport) deals only with data from 2005 and 2006, and hence can draw hardly any conclusions about the current state of harmonisation of the social rules for road transport users;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Points out that while in 2005, 2006 and 2009 there were substantial changes to the social rules and their enforcement as a result of the adoption of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 and the amending of Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 and Directive 2006/22/EC, no meaningful data are so far available on the development of ‘social harmonisation’ in road transport;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 c (new) 1c. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to do their utmost to ensure that the objectives set out in Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 are fulfilled more quickly, so that more recent statistics are available for future harmonisation measures;
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Points out that Article 2 of Directive 2009/5/EC grants the Member States a transitional period after which they are required to enact the necessary legal and administrative provisions to enable them to comply with that directive by 31 December 2009 at the latest;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Points out, also, that the present Commission report of 15.05.2009 on analysing the penalties for serious infringements of the social rules in road transport as provided for in the Member States’ legislation cannot give any conclusive overview of the situation in the individual Member States as regards such categorisation by level of seriousness;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to do their utmost to ensure that the provisions of the AETR are brought into line with the provisions of this regulation very speedily. Should this not be achieved within the period of one year, the Commission proposes appropriate measures to deal with the situation;
source: PE-440.037
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2009/2219(INI) Human rights, social and environmental standards in international trade agreements
2010/06/10
INTA
7 amendments...
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Firmly supports the practice of including legally binding human rights clauses in the EU’s international agreements but points out that major challenges persist with regard to monitoring and implementing these clauses; reiterates the fact that these clauses must also be included in all trade and sectoral agreements, with a clear and precise consultation mechanism modelled on Article 96 of the Cotonou Agreement;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Underlines the fact that the same approach of systematic inclusion should also be applied to the chapters on sustainable development in bilateral agreements;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12a (new) Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12b (new) 12b. Stresses that respect for these standards must be understood to include their ratification, their incorporation into national law and their effective implementation throughout the country’s territory;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Underlines that in the context of free trade agreements, conditional liberalisations including shortening the timetable for abolishing restrictions or access to an additional market
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 – point b (b) appeals to an independent body to settle disputes relating to social and environmental problems speedily and effectively, such as panels of experts selected by both parties on the basis of their expertise in human rights, labour law and environmental law, and whose recommendations would have to form part of a well-defined process, with implementing provisions,
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 – point c (c) recourse to a dispute settlement mechanism on an equal footing with the other parts of the agreement, with provision for fines to improve the situation in the sectors concerned, or at least a temporary suspension of certain trade benefits provided for under the agreement, in the event of an aggravated breach of these standards;
source: PE-450.633
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2010/0197(COD) Bilateral investment agreements between Member States and third countries: transitional arrangements
2011/01/21
INTA
1 amendments...
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) constitute an obstacle to the development and
source: PE-454.644
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2010/0253(COD) Single European railway area. Recast
2011/05/31
TRAN
54 amendments...
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 25 (25) All railway undertakings should also be required to comply with national and Union rules on the provision of railway services, applied in a non-discriminatory manner, which are intended to ensure that it can carry on its activity in complete safety and with
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 25 (25) All railway undertakings should also be required to comply with national and Union rules on the provision of railway services, applied in a non-discriminatory manner, which are intended to ensure that it can carry on its activity in complete safety and with
Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a directive Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12 (12) ‘applicant’ means a licensed railway undertaking, and, in Member States which provide for such a possibility, other persons or legal entities, such as competent authorities under Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 and shippers, freight forwarders and combined transport operators, with a public-service or commercial interest in procuring infrastructure capacity, for the operation of railway service on their respective territories;
Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a directive Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 12 (12) ‘applicant’ means a licensed railway undertaking, and, in Member States which provide for such a possibility, other persons or legal entities, such as competent authorities under Regulation (EC) No 1370/2007 and shippers, freight forwarders and combined transport operators, with a public-service or commercial interest in procuring infrastructure capacity, for the operation of railway service on their respective territories;
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a directive Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new) (1a) The formation of an association within a concern shall not represent a breach of the provisions of this article if guarantees are provided that the undertakings are legally autonomous.
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a directive Article 7 – paragraph 1 a (new) (1a) The formation of an association within a concern shall not represent a breach of the provisions of this article if guarantees are provided that the undertakings are legally autonomous.
Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a directive Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 324 #
Proposal for a directive Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 391 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 391 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 397 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 Amendment 397 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 Amendment 406 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 406 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 415 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 Requests by railway undertakings for access to the service facility may only be rejected if there are viable alternatives allowing them to operate the freight or passenger service concerned on the same route under economically acceptable conditions.
Amendment 415 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 Requests by railway undertakings for access to the service facility may only be rejected if there are viable alternatives allowing them to operate the freight or passenger service concerned on the same route under economically acceptable conditions.
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 Requests by railway undertakings for access to
Amendment 418 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3 Requests by railway undertakings for access to
Amendment 427 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4 When the operator of the service facility encounters conflicts between different requests, he shall attempt the best possible matching of all requirements. If no viable alternative is available, and it is not possible to accommodate all requests for capacity for the relevant facility on the basis of demonstrated needs, the regulatory body referred to in Article 55 shall on its own initiative or on the basis of a complaint take appropriate action to determine whether the application was wrongly rejected. If that is the case, it shall ensure that an appropriate part of the capacity is devoted to railway undertakings other than the ones which are part of the body or firm to which the facility operator also belongs. However newly built maintenance and other technical facilities developed for specific new rolling stock may be reserved to the use of one railway undertaking for a period of five years from the start of their operation.
Amendment 427 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4 When the operator of the service facility encounters conflicts between different requests, he shall attempt the best possible matching of all requirements. If no viable alternative is available, and it is not possible to accommodate all requests for capacity for the relevant facility on the basis of demonstrated needs, the regulatory body referred to in Article 55 shall on its own initiative or on the basis of a complaint take appropriate action to determine whether the application was wrongly rejected. If that is the case, it shall ensure that an appropriate part of the capacity is devoted to railway undertakings other than the ones which are part of the body or firm to which the facility operator also belongs. However newly built maintenance and other technical facilities developed for specific new rolling stock may be reserved to the use of one railway undertaking for a period of five years from the start of their operation.
Amendment 428 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4 When the operator of the service facility encounters conflicts between different requests,
Amendment 428 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 4 When the operator of the service facility encounters conflicts between different requests,
Amendment 438 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 5 Amendment 438 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 5 Amendment 447 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 3 3. Where
Amendment 447 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 3 3. Where
Amendment 451 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 5 Amendment 451 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 5 Amendment 455 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 5 Amendment 455 #
Proposal for a directive Article 13 – paragraph 5 Amendment 475 #
Proposal for a directive Article 15 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 475 #
Proposal for a directive Article 15 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 492 #
Proposal for a directive Article 27 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 492 #
Proposal for a directive Article 27 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 499 #
Proposal for a directive Article 30 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 499 #
Proposal for a directive Article 30 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 523 #
Proposal for a directive Article 31 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 523 #
Proposal for a directive Article 31 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 541 #
Proposal for a directive Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 Amendment 541 #
Proposal for a directive Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 Amendment 545 #
Proposal for a directive Article 32 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 545 #
Proposal for a directive Article 32 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 549 #
Proposal for a directive Article 35 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 Amendment 549 #
Proposal for a directive Article 35 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 Amendment 570 #
Proposal for a directive Article 43 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 570 #
Proposal for a directive Article 43 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 622 #
Proposal for a directive Article 56 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3 Amendment 622 #
Proposal for a directive Article 56 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 3 Amendment 643 #
Proposal for a directive Article 60 – paragraph 1 1. Powers to adopt the delegated acts referred to in Article
Amendment 643 #
Proposal for a directive Article 60 – paragraph 1 1. Powers to adopt the delegated acts referred to in Article
Amendment 679 #
Proposal for a directive Annex 3 – point 2 – subpoint a (a) passenger stations, their buildings and other facilities
Amendment 679 #
Proposal for a directive Annex 3 – point 2 – subpoint a (a) passenger stations, their buildings and other facilities
Amendment 686 #
Proposal for a directive Annex 3 – point 2 – subpoint g (g)
Amendment 686 #
Proposal for a directive Annex 3 – point 2 – subpoint g (g)
source: PE-467.166
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2010/2154(INI) Aviation security with a special focus on security scanners
2011/03/22
TRAN
11 amendments...
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas health represents an asset to be preserved and exposure to ionising radiation from certain types of scanners, such as those emitting X-rays with cumulative effects,
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital O a (new) Oa. whereas cargo and mail are loaded onto passenger planes and therefore present a target for terrorist attacks, taken into account that security control for cargo and mail is much lower than for passengers, security measures must me tightened for mail and cargo which is loaded onboard of passenger planes,
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Proposes, more specifically, that the Commission should revise the rules on the use of security scanners on a regularly basis to ensure that the provisions on the protection of health and fundamental rights are adapted to technological progress;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Takes the view that exposure to doses of ionising radiation
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Believes that
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Stresses that
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Takes the view that the operating rules must ensure that
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Takes the view that,
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Stresses that the technology used must not have the capabilities to store or save data;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 b (new) 27b. Calls on the Commission to grant, that staff working with the technology of security scanners must not be allowed to have any devices capable of capturing images during working shifts;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Urges the Council to immediately adopt a position on aviation security charges at first reading
source: PE-460.986
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2010/2203(INI) Future European international investment policy
2011/09/02
INTA
2 amendments...
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Stresses the need for a stricter definition of ‘foreign investor’, to ensure investment protection for sustainable foreign investments only and having portfolio investments excluded , considering that broad definitions have led to abusive practices
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Believes that major changes must be made to the present dispute settlement regime, in order to
source: PE-458.494
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2010/2206(INI) Europe, the world's No 1 tourist destination – a new political framework for tourism in Europe
2011/03/31
TRAN
2 amendments...
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Considers that Community programmes such as ‘Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs and ’Leonardo da Vinci' present unique opportunities for acquiring professional and training skills and should therefore be further developed and promoted, also adapting programmes so that safety, customer care, accessibility and sustainability aspects are taken into account;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Takes note of the continuing growth in health tourism and in spa tourism in particular; calls on the Commission, in view of the fact that there are a variety of Community rules covering spa-tourism issues, to consider the possibility of tabling a single legislative proposal on spa tourism in order to give the sector a controlled organic structure encouraging its competitiveness; stresses the importance of new rules on cross-border healthcare for the further promotion of health tourism; in particular there is a need for setting clear minimum requirements for medical history checks and patient information provision, the advertising and marketing of aesthetic surgery services, the educational requirements for the health service provider/surgeon (within the limits of existing legislation), as well as any follow-up services and advice, together with transparent and fair complaints- handling and dispute resolution mechanisms;
source: PE-458.571
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2011/0023(COD) Fight against terrorism and serious crime: use of passenger name record (PNR) data
2011/09/15
TRAN
1 amendments...
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a directive Recital 25 a (new) (25a) Member States should ensure that the costs arising from measures taken to use PNR data are not passed on to passengers.
source: PE-472.208
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2011/0039(COD) Common commercial policy: aligning certain acts with the TFEU (Commission implementing powers)
2011/12/12
INTA
6 amendments...
Amendment 350 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Annex – section 19 a (new) – title 19a. COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) NO 428/2009 OF 5 MAY 2009 SETTING UP A COMMUNITY REGIME FOR THE CONTROL OF EXPORTS, TRANSFER, BROKERING AND TRANSIT OF DUAL-USE ITEMS
Amendment 351 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Annex – section 19 a (new) – introductory part As regards Regulation (EC) No 428/2009, the Commission should be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty for the purpose of adopting updates of the list of dual-use items set out in Annex I and Annex IV in conformity with the relevant obligations and commitments, and any modification thereof, that Member States or the European Union have accepted as members of the international non- proliferation regimes and export control arrangements, or by ratification of relevant international treaties.. Accordingly, Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 is amended as follows:
Amendment 352 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Annex – section 19 a (new) – point 1 Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 Recital 19 a (new) 1. The following Recital 19a shall be inserted: "(19a) In order to adopt the provisions necessary for the application of this Regulation, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of adopting updates of the list of dual-use items set out in Annex I and Annex IV in conformity with the relevant obligations and commitments, and any modification thereof, that Member States or the European Union have accepted as members of the international non- proliferation regimes and export control arrangements, or by ratification of relevant international treaties. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council."
Amendment 353 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Annex – section 19 a (new) – point 2 Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 Article 15 2. Article 15 shall be replaced by the following: "Article 15 Updating of List of Dual-Use Items The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Articles 22a and 22b concerning the adoption of updates of the list of dual-use items set out in Annex I and Annex IV in conformity with the relevant obligations and commitments, and any modification thereof, that Member States or the European Union have accepted as members of the international non- proliferation regimes and export control arrangements, or by ratification of relevant international treaties. Annex IV, which is a subset of Annex I, shall be updated with regard to Article 30 of the Treaty establishing the European Community, namely the public policy and public security interests of the Member States."
Amendment 354 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Annex – section 19 a (new) – point 3 Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 Article 22 a (new) 3. The following article shall be inserted: "Article 22a Conferral of powers The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 22b concerning the adoption of updates of the list of dual-use items set out in Annex I and Annex IV in conformity with the relevant obligations and commitments, and any modification thereof, that Member States or the European Union have accepted as members of the international non- proliferation regimes and export control arrangements, or by ratification of relevant international treaties."
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Annex – section 19 a (new) – point 4 Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 Article 22 b (new) 4. The following article shall be inserted: "Article 22b Exercise of the delegation 1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article. 2. The delegation of power referred to in Article 15 shall be conferred on the Commission until the expiry of this Regulation. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before that date. 3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 15 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision. It shall take effect on the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or on a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force. 4. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council. 5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 15 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council."
source: PE-478.430
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2011/0196(COD) Road transport: tachograph system
2012/03/29
TRAN
4 amendments...
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 Amendment 231 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – point 1 Council Regulation (EEC) No 3821/85 Article 21 – paragraph 1 (1) The driver card shall be issued, at the request of the driver by the competent authority of the Member State where the driver has his normal residence. It shall be issued within
Amendment 298 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 1 Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 Article 13 Amendment 301 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – point 1 Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 Article 13 source: PE-485.915
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2011/0294(COD) Trans-European transport network: guidelines
2012/04/10
TRAN
1 amendments...
Amendment 303 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 3. The Member States shall ensure that the comprehensive network is completed and fully complies with the relevant provisions of this Chapter by 31 December 2050 at the latest. An exception applies to buildings which have a lifetime of up to 100 years and were built before the implementation of this Directive.
source: PE-494.841
2012/08/10
TRAN
2 amendments...
Amendment 428 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) rivers, canals and lakes comply with the minimum requirements for class IV waterways regarding bridge clearance and depth and width of navigable channel as laid down in the European Agreement on Main Inland Waterways of International Importance (AGN) on the new classification of inland waterways and ensure continuous bridge clearance.
Amendment 558 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 36 – paragraph 1 – point f (f) bypassing of urban areas for rail freight transport where topography allows it;
source: PE-494.842
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2011/0302(COD) Connecting Europe Facility
2012/10/10
TRAN, ITRE
1 amendments...
Amendment 256 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 (13)
source: PE-496.337
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2011/0310(COD) Dual-use items: Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit, update of the EU control list
2012/06/25
INTA
12 amendments...
Amendment 11 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – point 4 a (new) - subparagraph a Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 Annex IIc - Part 3 – paragraph 4 - subparagraph 1 (a) paragraph 4(1) in Annex IIc, Part 3, is replaced by the following: "Any exporter who uses this authorisation must notify the competent authorities of the Member State where he is established (as defined in Article 6(6)) and the Commission of the first use of this authorisation [...]prior to the date when the first export takes place. [...]"
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – point 4 a (new) - subparagraph b Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 Annex IIc Part 3 – paragraph 4 - subparagraph 3 (b) paragraph 4(3) in Annex IIc, Part 3, is replaced by the following: "A Member State shall require the exporter established in that Member State to register prior to the first use of this authorisation. Registration shall be automatic and acknowledged by the competent authorities to the exporter without delay and in any case within 10 working days of receipt of the registration request."
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – point 4 a (new) - subparagraph c Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 Annex IIc Part 3 – paragraph 4 - subparagraph 4a (new) (c) in Annex IIc, Part 3, paragraph 4, a following new subparagraph is added after subparagraph 4: "Any exporter who uses this authorisation shall every six months inform the relevant national authority of the Member State where he is established and the Commission of the quantity, value and country of destination of each item exported. This information shall include a description of the items exported along with the relevant control list reference as set out in Annex I of this Regulation. Member States shall notify the Commission of the notification mechanism chosen for this General Export Authorisation. The Commission shall publish the information notified to it in the C series of the Official Journal of the European Union."
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – point 4 b (new) - subparagraph a Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 Annex IId - Part 3 – paragraph 5 - subparagraph 1 (a) paragraph 5(1) in Annex IId, Part 3, is replaced by the following: "Any exporter who uses this authorisation must notify the competent authorities of the Member State where he is established (as defined in Article 6(6)) and the Commission of the first use of this authorisation prior to the date when the first export takes place. [...]"
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – point 4 b (new) - subparagraph b Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 Annex IId - Part 3 – paragraph 5 - subparagraph 2 (b) paragraph 5(2) in Annex IId, Part 3, is replaced by the following Reporting requirements attached to the use of this authorisation and the additional information that the Member State from which the export takes place shall require on items exported under this authorisation are defined by Member States.
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – point 4 b (new) - subparagraph c Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 Annex IId - Part 3 – paragraph 5 - subparagraph 3 (c) paragraph 5(3) in Annex IId, Part 3, is replaced by the following: "A Member State shall require exporters established in that Member State to register prior to the first use of this authorisation. Registration shall be automatic and acknowledged by the competent authorities to the exporter without delay and in any case within 10 working days of receipt of the registration request."
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – point 4 b (new) - subparagraph d Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 Annex IId - Part 3 – paragraph 5 - subparagraph 4 a (new) (d) in Annex IId, Part 3, paragraph 5, a following new subparagraph is added after subparagraph 4: "Any exporter who uses this authorisation shall every six months inform the relevant national authority of the Member State where he is established and the Commission of the quantity, value and country of destination of each item exported. This information shall include a description of the items exported along with the relevant control list reference as set out in Annex 1 of this Regulation. Member States shall notify the Commission of the notification mechanism chosen for this General Export Authorisation. The Commission shall publish the information notified to it in the C series of the Official Journal of the European Union."
Amendment 18 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – point 4 c (new) - subparagraph a Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 Annex II f - Part 3 – paragraph 1 - point 1 - subparagraph ca (new) (a) in Annex IIf, Part 3, a following new subparagraph is added after point (1)(c): "ca) for the launching of cyber-attacks, or of any other means of politically motivated hacking to conduct sabotage or espionage, to deface web pages, or to use denial-of-service attacks to take web pages down."
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – point 4 c (new) - subparagrah b Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 Annex II f - Part 3 – paragraph 3 - subparagraph 1 (b) paragraph 3(1) in Annex IIf, Part 3, is replaced by the following: Any exporter who uses this general authorisation must notify the competent authorities of the Member State where he is established (as defined in Article 6(6)) and the Commission of the first use of this authorisation prior to the date when the first export takes place. [...]
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – point 4 c (new) - subparagraph c Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 Annex II f - Part 3 – paragraph -3 - subparagraph 2 (c) paragraph 3(2) in Annex IIf, Part 3, is replaced by the following: "Reporting requirements attached to the use of this authorisation and additional information that the Member State from which the export takes place shall require on items exported under this authorisation are defined by Member States."
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – point 4 c (new) - subparagrah d Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 Annex II f - Part 3 – paragraph 3 - subparagraph 3 (d) paragraph 3(3) in Annex IIf, Part 3, is replaced by the following: "A Member State shall require exporters established in that Member State to register prior to the first use of this authorisation. Registration shall be automatic and acknowledged by the competent authorities to the exporter without delay and in any case within 10 working days of receipt of the registration request."
Amendment 22 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 1 – point 4 c (new) - subparagraph e Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 Annex II f - Part 3 – paragraph 3 - subparagraph 4 a (new) (e) in Annex IIf, Part 3, paragraph 3, a following new subparagraph is added after subparagraph 4: "Any exporter who uses this general authorisation shall every six months inform the relevant national authority of the Member State where he is established and the Commission of the quantity, value and country of destination of each item exported. This information shall include a description of the items exported along with the relevant control list reference as set out in Annex 1 of this Regulation. Member States shall notify the Commission of the notification mechanism chosen for this General Export Authorisation. The Commission shall publish the information notified to it in the C series of the Official Journal of the European Union."
source: PE-492.621
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2011/0391(COD) Allocation of slots at EU airports: common rules. Recast
2012/09/17
TRAN
1 amendments...
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 8 8. The coordinator shall also take into account additional guidelines established by the air transport industry Union -wide or world-wide as well as local guidelines proposed by the coordination committee and approved by the Member State or any other competent body responsible for the airport in question, provided that such guidelines do not affect the independent status of the coordinator, comply with Union law, aim at improving the efficient use of airport capacity
source: PE-496.307
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2011/0392(COD) European satellite navigation systems: implementation and exploitation 2014-2020
2012/06/13
TRAN
1 amendments...
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 1 (1) Whereas: The aim of the European satellite navigation policy is to provide the Union with two satellite navigation systems, the system established under the Galileo programme and the EGNOS system (hereinafter 'the systems'). These systems arise respectively from the Galileo and EGNOS programmes (hereinafter 'the programmes'). Each infrastructure is made up of satellites and a network of earth stations. Both of these infrastructures have applications in a variety of fields of activity. The Member States of the European Union should therefore undertake to use the existing or planned navigation systems effectively and equally to monitor and control the transport of animals in Europe.
source: PE-489.681
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2011/0397(COD) Groundhandling services at Union airports
2012/10/10
TRAN
88 amendments...
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5)
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 a (new) (5a) The more providers there are, the greater the pressure on employees. It is therefore essential to harmonise social framework conditions in the sector and to make the observance of collective agreements compulsory.
Amendment 64 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 7 (7) F
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Gradual opening of the market under Directive 96/67/EC has
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) For certain categories of groundhandling services, access to the market may come up against safety, security, capacity and space availability constraints. It should therefore be possible to limit the number of authorised suppliers of such groundhandling services and self- handling airport users.
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 a (new) (13a) All groundhandling services suppliers, self-handling airport users and subcontractors operating at an airport should apply the relevant representative collective agreements so as to allow fair competition between groundhandling services suppliers on quality and efficiency.
Amendment 80 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 13 b (new) (13b) A collective agreement shall be deemed to be representative where it is substantively applicable to groundhandling services and where its territorial applicability within a Member State extends to the airport at which the groundhandling services supplier operates. At airports where there is more than one collective agreement, the agreement deemed to be representative shall be that which applies to the greater number of employees.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 17 (17) Ambiguity exists as to whether Member States may require the takeover of staff upon a change of provider for groundhandling services to which access is limited. Discontinuity of staff can have a detrimental effect on the quality of groundhandling services. It is therefore appropriate to clarify the rules on the takeover of staff beyond the application of Directive 2001/23/EC on transfers of undertakings enabling Member States to ensure adequate employment and working conditions. In any event, existing collective agreements and statutory labour and social provisions must be observed.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 23 (23) The managing body of the airport may also supply groundhandling services itself. As at the same time, through its decision, the managing body of the airport may exercise considerable influence on competition between suppliers of groundhandling services, airports should be required to keep strictly separate accounts for their groundhandling services
Amendment 94 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) In order to enable airports to fulfil their infrastructure management functions, to guarantee safety and security on airport premises and to ensure the resilience of groundhandling services also in crisis situations the managing body of the airport should be responsible for the proper coordination of groundhandling activities at the airport. It should also be able, where necessary, to commission services to ensure comprehensive service provision at the airport. The managing body of the airport should report on the coordination of airport groundhandling activities to the Performance Review Body of Eurocontrol in view of a consolidated optimisation.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 a (new) (24a) Where the managing body of an airport supplies groundhandling services itself, or directly or indirectly controls a groundhandling services undertaking, due coordination of the groundhandling services should be monitored by the independent supervisory authority in order to guarantee equal treatment.
Amendment 98 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 28 (28) In a labour-intensive sector such as groundhandling, continuous staff development and training have a strong impact on service quality. Minimum training requirements should therefore be set to ensure the quality of operations in terms of reliability, resilience, safety and security, and to create a level playing field among operators. It is incumbent on employers to bear the costs of continuous staff development and training. Minimum training and further training requirements should be determined in the specifications for a regulated occupation of ‘certified airport groundhandling operator’.
Amendment 99 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) Subcontracting increases flexibility for suppliers of groundhandling services. Nevertheless,
Amendment 101 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 31 (31) Member States should retain the power to ensure an adequate level of social protection for the staff of undertakings providing groundhandling services, the primary consideration here being the observance of collective agreements and statutory labour and social provisions.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 32 (32) In order to ensure that harmonised insurance requirements apply for suppliers of groundhandling services and self- handling airport users, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission in respect of insurance requirements for suppliers of groundhandling services and self-handling airport users. In order to ensure that harmonised and properly updated obligations apply concerning the
Amendment 115 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new) (ea) In relation to integrators, ‘self- handling’ covers the groundhandling services supplied for all aircraft in the transport network whether owned or leased by the integrator and irrespective of whether the airline is owned by the integrator or a third party. For the purposes of this paragraph, the groundhandling services supplier must not be an airport user but must belong to the integrator and must meet the minimum quality standards.
Amendment 117 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point f a (new) (fa) ‘Integrator’ means an undertaking that offers a transport service, the content of which is laid down in a contract, from a departure point to a final destination, seamlessly integrating transportation, groundhandling, consignment sorting and delivery services;
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point g (g)
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 1. Each of the airports concerned shall establish a committee of representatives of airport users or of organisations representing airport users (
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new) For airports as referred to in paragraph (1) Member States may limit the number of self-handling airport users authorised to provide the following categories of groundhandling services: (a) baggage handling; (b) ramp handling; (c) fuel and oil handling; (d) freight and mail handling as regards the physical handling of freight and mail, whether incoming, outgoing or being transferred, between the air terminal and the aircraft. Member States may not, however, limit the number of self-handling airport users to fewer than two.
Amendment 157 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 However, Member States shall not limit this number to fewer than two suppliers for each category of groundhandling
Amendment 164 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part At airports where the number of suppliers is limited to two
Amendment 167 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 4 – introductory part 4. Where the number of authorised suppliers is restricted pursuant to paragraph (2), Member States may not prevent an airport user, whatever part of the airport is allocated to him, from having, in respect of each category of groundhandling service subject to limitation, an effective choice, under the conditions laid down in paragraphs (2) and (3), between at least
Amendment 171 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 4 – indent 1 Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 4 – indent 2 Amendment 180 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 5 Amendment 184 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 6 Amendment 191 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 7 Amendment 200 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) the applicant has a valid approval
Amendment 202 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) the applicant demonstrates its ability and commits in writing to apply the relevant provisions and rules including applicable labour laws,
Amendment 210 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) level of quality of operations as assessed on the basis of a representative flight schedule including, where relevant, efficient use of
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new) (da) pass marks in a safety audit. The standards for safety audits must comply with the specifications adopted by the Commission. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt those specifications by means of delegated acts in accordance with Article 42.
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new) (ga) compliance with social standards, as assessed by the conditions for workers, especially wages and working conditions.
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 – paragraph 1 1. Suppliers of groundhandling services shall be authorised for a
Amendment 227 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 2 2. Where, following the selection procedure laid down in Articles 7 to 10, a supplier of groundhandling services mentioned in paragraph 1 loses its authorisation to provide these services, Member States
Amendment 233 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 12 – paragraph 6 6. Where a supplier of groundhandling services stops providing to an airport user groundhandling services which constitute a significant part of the groundhandling activities of this supplier in cases not covered by paragraph (2), or where a self- handling airport user decides to stop self- handling, Member States
Amendment 243 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point c Amendment 245 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point d Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 10 10. Exemptions granted by Member States pursuant to paragraph (1) may not exceed a duration of three years except for exemptions granted under paragraph 1 (b)
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 11 11. Exemptions granted by Member States under paragraphs (1) (b) and (c) may not exceed a duration of t
Amendment 249 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 11 11. Exemptions granted by Member States under paragraphs (1) (b)
Amendment 253 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 15 – paragraph 1 The managing body of the airport shall organise a procedure for consultation on the application of this Regulation between itself, the Airport Users' Committee and the undertakings providing groundhandling services. This consultation shall cover, inter alia, the price of those groundhandling services for which an exemption has been granted pursuant to Article 14 (1) (b)
Amendment 282 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. The labour and social provisions and collective agreements of the Member State in which self-handling takes place shall apply in the case of the staff of self- handling airport users.
Amendment 284 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 3. An undertaking applying for an approval or having obtained an approval shall respect the national provisions concerning social protection, environmental protection and airport security of all Member States in which it operates. It shall also respect the provisions of labour law (rules on working time, social security, employment arrangements and the right to terminate a contract).
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 3 3. For the purposes of the assessment referred to in paragraph (1), each applicant shall submit its audited accounts for the two previous financial years. The approving authority shall establish the form in which documents are to be submitted.
Amendment 289 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 3 Amendment 291 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 Amendment 292 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new) (1) The qualification to be demonstrated in accordance with paragraph 1 shall include at least three years of professional practice and a successfully completed examination. This examination shall require a demonstration of theoretical and practical knowledge.
Amendment 293 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point 2 (new) (2) The theoretical knowledge required for the examination pursuant to paragraph 2 shall include: - provisions of aviation law and other rules - security arrangements - accident prevention rules and environmental protection - labour and social provisions - study of aircraft
Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point 3 (new) (3) The practical knowledge required for the examination pursuant to paragraph 2 shall include: - guiding and securing aircraft - dispatching aircraft - using the equipment and vehicles required for dispatching aircraft - baggage handling - freight and mail handling
Amendment 300 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 22 – paragraph 2 2. The Commission shall
Amendment 305 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 4 – point b (b) at the request of an approving authority of another Member State;
Amendment 307 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 4 – point c (c) at the request of the Commission
Amendment 308 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 23 – paragraph 4 – point c a (new) (c a) on the initiative of an authority.
Amendment 312 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 1. The approving authority shall take a decision on an application as soon as possible, and not later than two months after all the necessary information has been submitted, taking into account all available evidence. The decision shall be communicated to the applicant and to the approving authorities in the other Member States. A refusal shall indicate the reasons therefore. The trade unions and employees' representatives shall be heard before a decision on approval is taken.
Amendment 314 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 25 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. The procedure for granting approvals shall be transparent and non- discriminatory and may not go beyond the provisions of this Regulation in restricting market access or the freedom to self- handle.
Amendment 333 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 28 – paragraph 3 3. The managing body of the airport or, where relevant, the managing body of the centralised infrastructure shall be entitled to recover its costs and to make a reasonable return on assets from the fees charged. The fees shall constitute consideration for infrastructure or a service.
Amendment 355 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 1 Amendment 370 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new) (1) Where the managing body of an airport, the airport user or the supplier of groundhandling services provide groundhandling services, they must rigorously separate the accounts of their groundhandling activities from the accounts of their other activities, in accordance with current commercial practice.
Amendment 371 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 1 – point 2 (new) (2) An independent examiner appointed by the Member State must check that this separation of accounts is carried out. The examiner shall also check the absence of financial flows between the activity of the managing body as airport authority and its groundhandling activity.
Amendment 372 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 2 Amendment 373 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 2 Amendment 380 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 3 Amendment 388 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 4 Amendment 391 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 29 – paragraph 5 Amendment 401 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 30 – paragraph 1 1. The managing body of the airport shall be in charge of the proper coordination of groundhandling activities at its airport. As ground coordinator, the managing body of the airport shall
Amendment 407 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 30 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. If the managing body of the airport provides groundhandling services or directly or indirectly controls an undertaking which does so, the independent supervisory authority shall monitor the proper coordination of groundhandling services and the enforcement of the rules of conduct by the management body.
Amendment 415 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point b (b) the managing body of the airport shall ensure that a proper contingency plan is drawn up for the operations of suppliers of groundhandling services and self-handling airport users
Amendment 424 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 31 – paragraph 2 2. The managing body of the airport, a public authority or any other body which controls the airport may lay down rules of conduct. If the Airport Users’ Committee regards the rules of conduct as inadequate, it may ask the independent supervisory authority to resolve the matter.
Amendment 428 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 31 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (ca) They shall take appropriate, proportional and non-discriminatory measures to punish breaches of the rules of conduct as defined in Article 30(1).
Amendment 457 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 32 – paragraph 4 4. The minimum quality standards shall cover in particular the following fields: operational performance, staff training, nature of equipment, information and assistance to passengers, in particular as referred to in Regulations (EC) No 261/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council18 and EC (No) 1107/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council19, CDM, safety, security, contingency measures, and the environment.
Amendment 462 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 32 – paragraph 6 6. The minimum quality standards shall comply with the specifications
Amendment 467 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 32 – paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. If a supplier of groundhandling services fails to meet the minimum quality standards, the matter shall be referred to the Airport Users' Committee. On a proposal from the managing body of the airport, and once an appropriate period has elapsed, the Member State may then take proportionate and non- discriminatory measures to enforce the minimum quality standards.
Amendment 492 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 34 – paragraph 4 – point 1 (new) (1) The cost of the training shall at all events be borne by the employer.
Amendment 506 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 35 – paragraph 4 4. A supplier of groundhandling services as referred to in Article 11 (1) may not subcontract groundhandling services, except
Amendment 507 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 35 – paragraph 4 – point a (new) (a) if it is temporarily unable to provide these groundhandling services due to force majeure.
Amendment 508 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 35 – paragraph 4 – point b (new) (b) if it takes part in the tendering procedure pursuant to Articles 7 to 10.
Amendment 516 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 35 – paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. A supplier of groundhandling services may not subcontract groundhandling services except if it is temporarily unable to provide the services in question due to force majeure.
Amendment 525 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 39 – paragraph 1 – introductory part 1. The Commission shall submit a report to the European Parliament and the Council on the implementation of this Regulation not later than 5 years after the date of application of this Regulation. The report shall in particular assess any significant impact on the quality of groundhandling services, employment and working conditions. The report shall include the following set of indicators and criteria for a sample of airports:
Amendment 530 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 40 – paragraph 1 Without prejudice to the application of this Regulation, and subject to the other provisions of Union law, Member States
Amendment 533 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 42 – paragraph 2 2. The delegation of power referred to in Articles
Amendment 535 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 42 – paragraph 3 3. The delegation of power
Amendment 536 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 42 – paragraph 5 5. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Articles
Amendment 538 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 45 – paragraph 2 Amendment 545 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex 1 a (new) source: PE-496.364
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2011/0398(COD) Noise-related operating restrictions at Union airports: rules and procedures
2012/09/28
TRAN
2 amendments...
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The Member States shall enact, speedily and without any undue delay, the necessary legislative measures for the application of Article 4.
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point d (d)
source: PE-496.539
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2011/2196(INI) Future of regional airports and air services in the EU
2012/07/02
TRAN
1 amendments...
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Notes that some airlines charge fees for check-in baggage which often seem disproportionately high and calls on the Commission, with regard to the practices set out in point 3 and to fair and transparent pricing policy, to investigate this practice;
source: PE-480.772
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2012/0184(COD) Periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers. 'Roadworthiness package'
2013/03/28
TRAN
1 amendments...
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to lay down minimum common requirements and harmonised rules concerning the conduct of roadworthiness tests of vehicles within the Union, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and the establishment of a minimum requirements framework can therefore be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective, and Member States’ established and well functioning testing regimes should not needlessly be substantially altered and weakened as a result.
source: PE-507.994
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2012/2031(INI) Protection of animals during transport
2012/03/29
TRAN
5 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Supports the objectives of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection and welfare of animals during transport and related operations,
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Regrets that
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Considers that good training for transporters, in particular education of drivers, is the basis of animal protection and welfare, as it is
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the Member States to imp
source: PE-486.182
2012/05/06
AGRI
15 amendments...
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the transport of animals is
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Recital H a (new) Ha. deplores the fact that animals destined for slaughter are transported all over Europe, with the sole aim of obtaining allegedly better provenance, to the detriment of the animals.
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Takes note of the Commission Report presenting the state of implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, which contains the conclusion that the Regulation has a positive, albeit insufficient, impact on the welfare of animals during transport; is of the opinion that the appropriate education and training of freight carriers and transporters is indispensable for the proper treatment of animals, thus forming a basis for their protection and well- being; calls, therefore, on all Member States to improve or extend their education and training programmes wherever necessary;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Takes note of the Commission Report presenting the state of implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, which contains the conclusion that the Regulation has a positive, albeit insufficient, impact on the welfare of animals during transport; but also points out that severe animal welfare problems during transport persist;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Expresses concern that the data from the Member States contained in the Report, without any possibility of verification, may not fully reflect the actual state of affairs with regard to the transport of animals because of the differing methods and control mechanisms used in individual Member States; calls, therefore, for existing instruments, in particular satellite navigation systems, to monitor and control the transport of animals, to be used effectively and in all Member States alike;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7 a. Points out that during the 2005-2009 reporting period, the number of long distance transports, i.e. transports exceeding 8 hours, has increased significantly by 32,4%;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Insists
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Calls for the information in Member State reports to be similarly structured, so that they provide better and more comparable data.
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9 a. Calls upon the Commission to consider the EFSA recommendation on developing strategies to reduce the volume of transport and the long-distance transport of animals for slaughter and limit journey times, in order to reduce the risk of transport associated disease outbreaks.
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Calls for the prescribed density of animals to be recalculated in light of the EFSA recommendations using a formula which takes into account the relationship between the size of animals and their weight.
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Notes with regret that the Commission's report does not take the transport of poultry into account, despite the fact that poultry is the main animal species transported in Europe;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 b (new) 13 b. Urges the Commission to follow the recommendations of EFSA's Scientific Opinion to carry out further research on the thermal limits and regulation for poultry and rabbits, the effects of ventilation on pigs, space allowance for rabbits, newly hatched chicks and pigs
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 b (new) 13b. Calls for binding regulations on the minimum height of compartments, adjusted for the species and age of animal in question;
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Is concerned that the degree of implementation of the rules governing the transport of animals varies significantly between individual Member States, and therefore calls on the Commission to adopt measures to secure full and uniform monitoring of adherence to the transport conditions; (Due to its importance, this point should be moved to Article 3.)
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Is concerned that the degree of implementation of the rules governing the transport of animals varies significantly between individual Member States, and therefore calls on the Commission to adopt measures to secure full and uniform monitoring of adherence to the transport conditions and uniform sanctions which take effect in the event of breaches of the Regulation;
source: PE-486.028
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2012/2092(BUD) 2013 general budget: all sections
2012/07/26
TRAN
1 amendments...
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Takes the view that the Union's budget contribution to the transport- related Union agencies and their staffing should be commensurate with their newly assigned additional responsibilities, such as those conferred on the European Aviation Safety Agency, to be implemented as of 2012 and 2013.
source: PE-494.569
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2012/2145(INI) Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2011 and the European Union's policy on the matter
2012/02/10
AFET
52 amendments...
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Notes the positive steps taken in recent years to develop the Annual Report, but stresses the potential for further improvement;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Welcomes the appointment of the EU Special Representative on Human Rights, which mandate should be based on the principles guiding the EU´s HR policy in particular on EU guidelines, including the promotion of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, in light of their agreement in 2011 and the priority given to them in the European Commission Communication on Corporate Social Responsibility (COM(2011) 681 final);
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Stresses that, for the European Union (EU) to be a credible actor in external relations, it must act consistently, in accordance with Treaty and acquis obligations and avoid double standards between its human rights policy and other external policies, between internal and external policies, and in the conduct of its relations with third countries, combining this approach with the challenge of developing the human rights Country Strategy Papers and implementing action plans, which must also cover democratisation, reflecting the specificity of each country as regards impact, and making full use of the EU's relevant instruments;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 c (new) 8c. Stresses that appropriate measures must be taken to ensure that civil rights and fundamental freedoms are not compromised or diminished in times of economic crisis;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 d (new) 8d. Calls on the EU, that the Union's policies should also be consistent and exemplary within the EU, as well as coherent and in line with fundamental values and principles in order to maximise the EU's credibility globally and the effectiveness of human rights policies;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 e (new) 8e. Recalls that economic and social rights have been an integral part of human rights since the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948; believes, therefore, that the EU must help to implement these rights in less advanced and developing countries with which it signs international agreements, including trade agreements;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Welcomes EU efforts to support and revitalise the human rights work within the UN system, including the conclusion of the review of the UN Human Rights Council in 2011; stresses the continued importance of supporting the independence of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, and the role of the thematic and country-specific UN Special Rapporteurs on human rights; recalls the need for sufficient funding to keep regional OHCHR offices open; emphasises the significance of the European Union accession of 22 January 2011 to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) as the first UN human rights convention ratified by the European Union as a legal entity;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. stresses the need that the EU speaks with one voice, takes a firm and clear stand concerning human rights violations as well as to occur closed outwards the EU; encourages the EEAS, particularly the EU´s delegations in Geneva and New York, to increase its coherence, based on timely and substantive consultation, and the visibility of the EU´s action in order to enhance its credibility in the world; takes note, in this light, of the development of the capacity of the Council Working Group on Human Rights (COHOM) and the efforts to identify key priorities as well as efforts to clarify the division of labour which will help developing gross regional outreach and collaboration and on lobbying all moderate States including between Geneva and New York;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 b (new) 12b. stresses the importance and the strong support for the EU´s active participation in the work of the UNHRC, through the co-sponsoring of resolutions, the issuing of statements and its intervention in interactive dialogues and debates;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 c (new) 12c. reiterates its call to the EU and its Member States to ensure that human rights are also fully respected in internal policies, in order to avoid double standards and to increase consistency between internal policies and to enhance their moral authority on the international scene;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 d (new) 12d. recalls the adoption by the UN General Assembly of Resolution 65/276 on the participation of the EU in the work of the UN as a modest start to the greater endeavour of upgrading the role of the Union in the human rights work of this organisation; stresses the need, that the EU must now forcefully insist on exercising its rights and seek an ambitious strategy to further enhance its status at the UN-level.
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Reiterates its recommendation that the Rome Statute be added to the package of international treaties on good governance and the rule of law to be ratified by third countries admitted to the System of Generalised Preferences Plus (GSP+); supports consistent inclusion of an ICC clause in EU agreements with third countries; welcomes the ratification to the ICC by Cape Verde and Vanuatu; emphasizes the need for a close and permanent cooperation between HR/VP, EU Special Representative on Human Rights, the Commissioner on Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection, the EEAS and the Member States.
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 a (new) 33a. condemns in the strongest terms the widespread brutal repression and systematic violations of human rights and fundamental freedom by the Syrian regime against its population, including children and women; calls on the Syrian authorities to bring an immediate end to human rights violations and to comply with their obligations under international human rights law in order to allow a peaceful and democratic transition;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 b (new) 33b. is deeply concerned about the human rights situation in Libya, notably regarding the conditions of detention and the treatment of detainees held by various militias without effective and serious control by the Interim Government over these brigades, and requires increased alertness and sustained assistance by the international community, as stated by the High Commissioner for Human Rights before the UN Security Council on 25 January 2012;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Welcomes the strengthened consultative role of the European Parliament's Election Coordination Group (ECG), exercised for the first time in 2011, in the identification and planning of EU Election Observation Missions; expects Parliament's democracy support activities, including the political groups to be further enhanced by the creation of an administrative directorate for democracy support under the political supervision of an enlarged Democracy Support and Election Coordination Group (DSECG);
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 40 40.
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 a (new) 42a. Calls on the Commission to use free trade agreements to promote the four core labour standards, like freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining; the elimination of all forms of forced labour; the abolition of child labour; and the elimination of discrimination in the area of employment.
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 b (new) 42b. Stresses the importance of the anchoring of the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) in free trade agreements between the EU and third or developing countries, to promote human rights, social and environmental standards; welcomes the fact the EU Special Representative on Human Rights in line with his mandate has the power to monitor the compliance and implementation of the concept of the CSR.
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 c (new) 42c. Demonstrates that the EU has to monitor the fulfilling of the provisions in line with the free trade agreements between the EU and third or developing countries, especially in the field of employment, labour relations, human and fundamental rights, environment, consumer interests and transparency vis- à-vis consumers.
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 d (new) 42d. Expects a comprehensive human rights chapter, in addition to social and environmental chapters, in all future Free Trade; calls for the chapter on sustainable development in agreements to be strengthened through the inclusion of a complaints procedure open to the social partners and civil society, the establishment of an independent body to settle pertinent disputes and the possibility of recourse to a dispute settlement mechanism with provision for fines and the suspension of trade benefits in the event of an aggravated breach of the environmental and labour standards concerned, equivalent to mechanisms for market access provisions; stresses that the monitoring and enforcement mechanisms of the GSP+ scheme should be further strengthened
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 43 43. Reiterates that the consistent application of the human rights clause of agreements is fundamental in relations between the European Union and its Member States and third countries; stresses the importance of reviewing how Member States have cooperated with the apparatus of repression in the name of countering terrorism; underlines, in this respect, the need for the newly revised European Neighbourhood Policy to focus on providing support for security sector reform and, in particular, to ensure a clear separation of intelligence and law enforcement functions; calls on the VP/HR, the EU Special Representative on Human Rights, the EEAS, the Council and the Commission to step up their cooperation with the Committee for the Prevention of Torture, and with other relevant Council of Europe mechanisms, in the planning and implementation of counter-terrorism assistance projects with third countries, and in all forms of counter- terrorism dialogues with third countries;
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 51 51. Welcomes the commitment of the EU Human Rights Action Plan to develop new public guidelines on freedom of expression online and offline, including the protection of bloggers and journalists
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 52. Notes with concern the worrying trend of increased attacks and intimidation against journalists and media workers in the
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 52 a (new) 52a. Is gravely concerned by developments which restrict freedom of expression and assembly based on the basis of misconceptions about homosexuality and transgenderism; recalls that these laws and proposals are inconsistent with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which precludes discriminatory laws and practices based on sexual orientation; calls on the High Representative/Vice- President of the Commission and the Special Representative for Human Rights to raise these concerns systematically;
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 53 a (new) 53a. Refers to the position of the European Parliament, adopted at first reading on 27th September 2011 with a view to the adoption of Regulation (EU) No .../2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 setting up a Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items (EP-PE_TC1- COD(2008)0249; points out that the authorisation in line with the Regulation does not authorise the export of items for use in connection with a violation of human rights, democratic principles or freedom of speech as defined by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, by using interception technologies and digital data transfer devices for monitoring mobile phones and text messages and targeted surveillance of internet use (e.g. via Monitoring Centres and Lawful Interception Gateways;
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 55. Acknowledges EU efforts to step up support to civil society organisations; values particularly the ability of the European Union to engage directly with civil society through the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR); regrets, however, that EU does not have a stronger systematic policy to persuade partner countries to abolish undue legal and administrative restrictions that limit the universal rights of assembly and association; stresses the importance of trade unions; refers to the Charter of fundamental rights of the European Union, especially to article 12 (freedom of assembly and of association), article 27 (workers' right to information and consultation within the undertaking), article 28 (right of collective bargaining and action) and article 29 (right of access to placement services); calls for such policy guidelines be developed;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 57 57. Regrets that persecution and marginalisation of human rights defenders remain a widespread
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 58 58.
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 61 61. Notes that it is the human rights defenders working in remote areas and conflict zones that are the most exposed to threats and dangers
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 63. Reiterates its unfaltering stance against the death penalty in all cases and circumstances, and strongly supports EU efforts to pass a strong resolution on the death penalty moratorium at the 67th session of the UN General Assembly, also with a view to gaining momentum in the run-up to the World Congress against the Death Penalty; underlines the fact that the EU is the leading actor and largest donor to the fight against death penalty
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 64 64. Welcomes the assessment by human rights organisations that the use of the death penalty in 2011 broadly confirms the global trend towards abolition; welcomes the abolition of death penalty in Thailand for offenders younger than 18 years old; regrets, however, that there was a significant increase in executions in Iran, Iraq
Amendment 285 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 66 a (new) 66a. Welcomes the Commission´s decision of 20 December 2011 to amend Regulation (EC) No 1236/2005 and thereby tighten export controls on certain drugs that can be used for executions and equipment that can be used for torture or executions; calls on the Commission to tackle the remaining loopholes in the regulation by introducing an end-use catch-all clause that would prohibit the export of any drug that could be used for torture or executions;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 66 b (new) 66b. Calls again on the Commission to insert into Council Regulation (EC) No 1236/2005 concerning trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, a 'torture end-use' clause, enabling Member States, on the basis of prior information, to license and thus refuse the export of any items which pose a substantial risk of being used to these ends by their destined endusers;
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 67 67. Regrets that the political abuse of psychiatry still remains a painful problem in a number of countries,
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 68 68. Calls attention to the significance of the report of the UN Special Rapporteur of 5 August 2011 (A/66/268) on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, focusing on the effects of solitary confinement, including the use of that method in psychiatric clinics; expresses serious concern over the evidence from different countries that psychiatric hospitals are being used as de facto detention centres; calls on the VP/HR
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 70.
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 a (new) 70a. Underlining the conclusion by the EU of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), and the adoption of the European Disability Strategy 2010-2020, in particular area of action 8; condemns all forms of discrimination based on disability, and calls for all states to ratify and implement the UNCRPD; points out that the EU also needs to monitor the implementation of the UNCRPD on its own territory;
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 a (new) 70a. Calls on Member States to grant asylum to people fleeing persecution in countries where LGBT people are criminalised, on the basis of applicants' well-founded fears of persecution, and relying on their self-identification as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex;
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 b (new) 70b. Reasserts that the principle of non- discrimination, including on grounds of sex and sexual orientation, is a fundamental element in the ACP-EU partnership;
Amendment 300 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 c (new) 70c. Underlines that for the EU's foreign policy to be credible and coherent in the field of fundamental rights, equality and anti-discrimination, the Council should adopt the directive on equal treatment between persons irrespective of religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation and enlarge the application of the Framework Decision on Racism and Xenophobia to cover other targeted groups, such as LGBT persons;
Amendment 306 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 72 a (new) 72a. calls on the Commission and the Council to promote an official, judicial legitimisation of the term "climate refugee" (intended to describe people forced to flee their homes and seek refuge abroad as a consequence of climate change), which is not recognised yet in international law or in any legally binding international agreement.
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 74 a (new) 74a. highlights its big concern regarding the Great Lake region of Africa, where rape is a weapon of warfare to eradicate a whole population group.
Amendment 322 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 75 75. Urges the EU to enhance its action to end the practices of female genital mutilation (FGM), early and forced marriages, honour killings, and gender- selective abortion; insists that these policies should be essential elements in EU approach to development cooperation; stresses the importance of adequate access to medical means, and of information about sexual and reproductive health, to the wellbeing of women in all countries;
Amendment 325 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 75 a (new) 75a. Calls on the EU to work closely with UN Women and with the institution at international, regional and national level to enforce women´s rights; stresses in particular the need not only to promote health education and appropriate programmes for sexual and reproductive health and rights, which are a prominent part of the EU´s development and human rights policy towards third countries, but also to ensure that women have fair access to public health care systems and adequate gynaecological and obstetric care as defined by the World Health Organisation.
Amendment 328 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 75 b (new) 75b. Requires that the UN Human Rights Council resolution on preventable maternal mortality and morbidity and human rights and the Millennium Development Goals reaffirm that access to information, to education and to health care are basic human rights; stresses that the EU must therefore play an important role in ensuring that women do not die in pregnancy; calls for the Cairo Programme of Action to be implemented in its human rights and development policy aspects, to promote gender equality and women´s and children´s rights, including sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Amendment 333 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 77 77.
Amendment 339 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 78 a (new) 78a. Draws attention to the serious problem that exists in several countries in sub-Saharan Africa of children being accused of witchcraft, resulting in grave consequences ranging from social exclusion to infanticide, and to the ritual murder of children as sacrifices; notes that the State has a responsibility to protect children from all forms of violence and abuse and, consequently, urges the HR/VP, the EU Special Representative on Human Rights, the Commission and the EEAS to pay particular attention to the protection of children from all forms of violence and to the fate of these children in the human rights dialogues with the governments of the countries concerned and in the programming of the external financial instruments;
Amendment 357 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 81 81. Remains deeply concerned that discrimination based on religion or belief continues in many regions of the world, and that persons belonging to particular religious communities, including religious minorities, continue to be denied their human rights;
Amendment 363 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 81 a (new) 81a. Expresses its profound concern about the increasing number of acts of religious intolerance and discrimination in various countries; strongly condemns all acts of violence against Christian, Jewish, Muslim and other religious communities as well as all kinds of discrimination and intolerance based on religion and belief against religious people, apostates and non believers; stresses once again that the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion is a fundamental human right. (adopted by EP on 20 February 2011); recognises the growing need in a number of countries for conflict transformation and reconciliatory efforts including inter- faith dialogue at various levels, and urges the EU and HR/VP, the EU Special Representative on Human Rights, the Commission and the EEAS to address discriminatory and inflammatory content in eg the media and the issue of obstacles to the free profession of faith in its/her dialogues with third countries in the context of EU initiatives on human rights; considers that in third countries where religious minorities are faced with violations of their rights, such problems cannot be solved by protecting and isolating them "from" the surrounding societies and thus creating 'parallel societies´;
Amendment 391 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 83 83. Stresses that international human rights law recognises freedom of religion or belief regardless of registration status, so registration should not be a mandatory precondition for practising one's religion;
Amendment 404 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 84 84. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission; the HR/VP, the EU Special Representative on Human Rights, and the European External Action Service, the governments and parliaments of the Member States and the candidate countries, the United Nations, the Council of Europe and the governments of the countries and territories referred to in this resolution.
source: PE-496.431
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2012/2225(INI) Trade and investment-driven growth for developing countries
2013/01/31
INTA
8 amendments...
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – point 1 – indent 1 a (new) - put in place a system of positive incentives in the Sustainable Development Chapters of trade agreements, to encourage the import of agricultural products to the EU that comply with specified environmental, social and human rights standards, in particular by ensuring fair revenues for producers and living wages for agricultural workers as called for by the UN special rappporteur on the right to food;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – point 1 – indent 5 – support for the introduction and marketing of social and environment- friendly goods and services, including eco- tourism that secure added value for producers, including those responding to sustainability (e.g. Fair Trade);
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – point 2 – indent 1 a (new) - sustainable and equitable working and trading relations are based on dialogue, transparency and respect;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – point 2 – indent 4 a (new) - for the private sector to function as a driving force in development and in order to realise this potential, the process needs to serve local communities and generate via the principle of inclusive fair supply chains, empowerment for all actors involved, from the producer/worker to the consumers;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 – point 2 – indent 4 b (new) - based on decent work, meaning respect for international rights, the extension of social protection systems and creation of free and productive employment is at its heart and goes hand in hand with education and training;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7 a. Supports the package to promote trade for small operators in developing countries announced in the Commission communication; Calls on the Commission to make progress on developing this package and calls on all donors to allocate sufficient funds to implement this package specifically to support the participation of small business in trade schemes that secure added value for producers, including those responding to sustainability (e.g. Fair Trade); requests regular updates on its implementation.
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17 a. Urges calls on the European Commission to implement the guidance prepared by the UN rapporteur on the right to food which calls on the use of Human Rights Impact assessments: 'Guiding Principles on Human Rights Impact Assessments of Trade and Investment Agreements' when concluding trade and investment agreements, to ensure these are consistent with obligations under international human rights instruments;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18 a. Urges the EU, other aid donors, partner country authorities and local and international private actors in developing countries to explore possible areas of cooperation for sustainable development in order to maximise the development output of business activities and to include civil society organisations at all levels of discussions;
source: PE-504.162
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2012/2299(INI) EU's External Aviation Policy - Addressing future challenges
2013/03/28
TRAN
10 amendments...
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Emphasises the current revision of the air passenger rights and supports a strong and profoundly consumer-friendly European legislation;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Regrets that the Commission missed opportunities to strengthen and harmonise legislation in the aviation sector, as this would be one of the key elements for the Union to successfully interact with third countries;
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Takes the view that European regulatory convergence is a key element for a strong European position on the global market and for interactions with third countries;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Underlines that the constantly fast growing position of the Middle and Far East in the global aviation sector is partly based on subsidies and major national investments;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Notes that extremely low ticket prices offered by some European low-cost carriers are compensated by the companies via unfair practices regarding working conditions, such as poor social and labour law standards for staff; notes also that minimal investments in safety standards and unjustified regional subsidies seem to play a role in this ticket pricing;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 b (new) 14b. Is concerned that, as a result of heavy inter-European competition, the Union's external position has been weakened;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Calls on the Commission to provide a framework t
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 a (new) 30a. Takes the view that a possible future Trade and Investment Agreement between the EU and the US would also affect the aviation sector; considers, therefore, that the Commission should provide sufficient information so that the upcoming negotiations can be closely monitored by the European Parliament;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 b (new) 30b. Calls on the Commission to be aware of the current unlevel playing field between the EU and the US regarding for example investment limits and protectionism and hence calls on the Commission to take action to enhance a balanced partnership;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 a (new) 31a. Calls on the Council to finally conclude a position on the European Parliament's legislative resolution of 5 May 2010 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on aviation security charges1 which was adopted with a large majority of 96% in the European Parliament and is still blocked in the Council; 1 COM(2009)0217 – C7–0038/2009 – 2009/0063(COD)
source: PE-508.010
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Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the European Parliament has welcomed, in this context, the EU's commitment to developing guidelines on freedom of religion or belief in accordance with the EU Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy, and has stressed the need for Parliament and civil society organisations to be involved in the whole process of preparation of these guidelines;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a (a) Promoting the right to freedom of religion or belief and preventing it from being violated
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point p (p) The EU's external financial instruments should be used both as incentives and deterrents (for example, freezing funds) with regard to freedom of religion or belief in a particular country, as this forms an integral part of the assessment of the whole human rights situation in the country.
source: PE-510.655
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