Tomasz Piotr PORĘBA
Constituencies
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Poland
Prawo i Sprawiedliwość
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
Groups
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ECR
Member of the Bureau
European Conservatives and Reformists Group
2010/02/18 - 9999/12/31
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Committees
| Role | Committee | Start | End |
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| Member of | Committee on Regional Development | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Committee on Foreign Affairs | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
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Delegations
| Role | Delegation | Start | End |
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| Vice-Chair of | Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Armenia, EU-Azerbaijan and EU-Georgia Parliamentary Cooperation Committees | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
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Rapporteur
| Opinion | 2012/0334(NLE) | EU/Armenia Agreement: facilitation of the issuance of visas |
| Opinion | 2012/0332(NLE) | EU/Armenia Agreement: readmission of persons residing without authorisation |
| Responsible | 2012/0247(NLE) | EC/Armenia Partnership and Cooperation Agreement: framework agreement on the general principles for the participation of Armenia in Union programmes. Protocol |
| Responsible | 2011/2315(INI) | Negotiations of the EU/Armenia Association Agreement. Recommendation to the Council, Commission and the EEAS |
| Opinion | 2011/0270(COD) | EU Programme for Social Change and Innovation 2014-2020 |
Born
1973/03/31 Grybów- Master's in history (1999). Master's in political science (2000). Diploma in European Studies, Maastricht and the University of Warsaw (2002).
- Office of the Prime Minister (2000). Institute of National Remembrance (2000). Law and Justice party (2003). European Parliament (2004-2009).
- Head of the Information and Image Department of the Law and Justice party (2003-2004).
- European Parliament - adviser to the Committee on Foreign Affairs (2004-2009).
Amendments
| Amendments | Dossier |
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2009/2133(INI) Institutional aspects of creating a European service for external action
2009/10/16
AFET
3 amendments...
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 – point c (c)
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Notes that
source: PE-429.630
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2009/2216(INI) EU strategy for the South Caucasus
2010/03/18
AFET
9 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 a (new) - having regard to the its resolution of 17 December 2009 on Azerbaijan: freedom of expression1,
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Recalls that hundreds of thousands of persons who fled their homes during or in connection with the Nagorno-Karabakh war remain displaced and denied their right to return; calls on all parties to unambiguously and unconditionally recognise this right and the need for its prompt realisation; calls on
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Underscores the importance of free and fair elections to be held in accordance with international commitments and standards; notes that the last presidential elections held in Armenia in February 2008 were once again violent and that repercussions of the internal crisis in their aftermath are still being felt; is concerned about the elimination of presidential term limits in Azerbaijan in March 2009, which allows President Ilham Aliev to stay in power for life; takes note of the municipal elections held in a peaceful manner in Azerbaijan on 23 December 2009 and awaits the report of the Council of Europe Congress of Local and Regional Authorities observation delegation thereon; calls on the Georgian authorities to ensure that the local elections scheduled for 30 May 2010 take place in accordance with international standards and that the electoral law is amended accordingly, and reaffirms that securing direct election of mayors is crucial; confirms its and the EU’s position that elections and referenda in breakaway regions are illegitimate; defends the political rights of displaced persons;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Considers freedom of expression to be a fundamental right and principle and the role of the media essential, is disturbed by the limitations on freedom of expression and the lack of media pluralism in the countries of the South Caucasus and calls on the authorities to ensure both; is preoccupied about attacks on journalists in Armenia and in particular about the continued detention of opposition journalist Nikol Pashinian, despite the welcomed amnesty of 18 June 2009 leading to the release of a number of imprisoned opposition activists; is concerned about the deterioration of the media climate in Azerbaijan with cases of harassment and intimidation of media professionals and deplores the detention and sentencing of the two youth activists and bloggers, Emin Milli and Adnan Hajizade; accordingly calls for their release following the appeal procedure in accordance with international standards and with respect for the principles of a fair trial as set out in Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights; welcomes the initiative of the Georgian Parliament to extend the Public Broadcaster Board to include more opposition and civil society representatives as well as to transform the second public channel into a political channel with the aim of deepening political pluralism;
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes the view that freedom of assembly must be guaranteed, as it is instrumental to the development of a vibrant civil society; is worried about the difficulties, direct and indirect, which civil society faces in organising itself and disturbed by the adoption of laws and practices that might indirectly limit freedom of assembly, including through administrative harassment, such as the intensified checks by the fiscal authorities in Armenia; is concerned about the lack of any serious investigation into the events following the presidential elections of February 2008 when 10 people were killed and which led to the imposition of a state of emergency and restriction of a number of freedoms and rights; calls on the authorities in Azerbaijan, including the local authorities, to implement in a non- restrictive manner the legislation on freedom of assembly which, as amended, meets most international standards;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls on the countries in the region to participate actively in the work of the EU- European Neighbourhood Parliamentary Assembly (EURONEST) and use the possibilities it affords for multilateral and bilateral exchanges of views; in this regard notes that the intensified dialogue between the members of parliament of the countries in the region is crucial; calls on interested national parliaments of national Member States of the EU and the European Parliament to strengthen parliamentary co-operation with the parliaments of the region with the aim of increasing their position and policy-making capacities;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Notes the strategic geopolitical location of the South Caucasus and its increasing importance as an energy, transport and communications corridor connecting the Caspian region and Central Asia with Europe; however, calls the countries involved and the Commission to include Armenia in relevant energy projects and to end the isolation of that country;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Recognises the significance of the region for the EU’s energy cooperation and energy security, especially in the context of development of the Nabucco pipeline; notes the great value of Azerbaijan’s energy resources and the essential role these play in its economic development; underscores the importance of ensuring that the benefits deriving from the exploitation of natural resources are evenly distributed and invested in the development of the country as a whole, permitting it to brace itself against the negative repercussions of an eventual decline in oil production; notes the intensifying Azerbaijani - Russian partnership, particularly in the energy sector; welcomes the intention of Azerbaijan to diversify its economy;
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Takes note of the current EU involvement in conflict resolution processes in the region and believes that the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty justifies a more prominent role for the EU; welcomes the work of the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia and calls for increased EU action to persuade Russia and the relevant de facto authorities to stop blocking the EUMM from entering South Ossetia and Abkhazia; considers that the EU now has the opportunity to play a greater role in the solution of the Nagorno- Karabakh conflict and
source: PE-438.249
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2009/2230(INI) European Union strategy for the Baltic Sea Region and the role of macro-regions in the future cohesion policy
2010/03/26
AFET
5 amendments...
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Believes that cooperation with Russia could be stepped up;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Stresses the need to reduce the region's dependency on Russian energy; welcomes the statement of the European Commission on the need for more interconnections between Member States in the region and greater diversification of energy supplies; calls in this regard for increased support for the creation of LNG ports;
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Expresses its concern with the ongoing implementation of the Nord Stream Project; calls on the Commission to fulfil the obligations put forward in the resolution of the European Parliament of 8 July 20081 on the environmental impact of the planned gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea to link up Russia and Germany;
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 c (new) Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Notes that the amount of EUR 20 million earmarked in the 2010 EU budget specifically for the Baltic Sea Strategy can be used only for external action, which effectively means cooperation with Russia; calls to move future funds allocated to the Baltic Sea Strategy to Chapter 1 of the EU budget in order to make them available also for internal projects;
source: PE-439.980
2010/03/30
REGI
12 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation a (new) - having regard to its resolution of 8 July 2008 on the environmental impact of the planned gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea to link up Russia and Germany (Petitions 0614/2007 and 0952/2006 (2007/2118(INI)),
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Emphasises the need for an environmental impact assessment of the Northern Gas Pipeline and other similar projects
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Calls on the European Commission to implement the recommendations of the European Parliament contained in its resolution of 8 July 2008 on the environmental impact of the planned gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea to link up Russia and Germany, including, in particular, to carry out an independent environmental impact assessment of the Northern Gas Pipeline and its compliance with EU and international law;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Draws attention to the strategic significance of the Baltic Sea Region for the development of renewable energy projects such as wind farms, geothermal energy or biofuels available in the region;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Draws attention to the need to create an effective and environmentally friendly transport and communication network (sea, land and inland), while using the shortest and most multimodal transport corridors;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Draws attention to the fact that the economic growth in significant areas of the Baltic Sea Region is entirely dependent upon maintaining and developing coastal fishing, which provides particular environmental, economic and cultural benefits and gives the inhabitants of those areas the opportunity to secure an appropriate standard of living;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for the
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Calls on the European Commission to put forward proposals for regulations aimed at rebuilding the maritime economy of Baltic Sea countries, particularly in regard to shipbuilding and national shipping;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Believes that the Strategy’s territorial dimension will lead to the concrete development of reflections on the territorial cohesion of states, which the Treaty of Lisbon places on an equal footing with economic and social cohesion;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Considers that territorial cooperation developed as part of a strategy for macro- regions can lead to a significant strengthening of the integration process through the greater involvement of civil society in the decision-making process and the implementation of concrete actions; in this context the implementation of social, cultural, educational and tourism elements are recommended for macro-regional strategies;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. In this context, calls on the European Commission to create a special web portal devoted to Baltic Sea cooperation, which would act as an information centre regarding the Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region and inter- governmental, non-governmental, regional and local initiatives, and which would also act as a forum for the exchange of experience regarding current and future projects undertaken by central and local governments, NGOs and other entities active in the Baltic Sea Region;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council
source: PE-440.046
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2010/0816(NLE) European External Action Service EEAS: organisation and functioning
2010/01/07
AFET
6 amendments...
Amendment 79 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 3 (3) The EEAS will support the High Representative, who is also a Vice- President of the Commission and the President of the Foreign Affairs Council, in fulfilling her mandate to conduct the Common Foreign and Security Policy ("CFSP") of the European Union and to ensure the consistency of the EU's external action as outlined, notably, in Articles 18 and 27 TEU. The EEAS will support the High Representative in her capacity as President of the Foreign Affairs Council, without prejudice to the normal tasks of the General Secretariat of the Council. The EEAS will also support the High Representative in her capacity as Vice- President of the Commission, for her responsibilities within the Commission for responsibilities incumbent on it in external relations and for coordinating other aspects of the Union's external action, without prejudice to the normal tasks of the Commission services and in conformity with Declaration 14 of the Treaty of Lisbon.
Amendment 82 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 5 (5) The European Parliament will fully play its role in the external action of the Union, including its functions of political control as provided for in Article 14(1) of the TEU, as well as in legislative and budgetary matters as laid down in the Treaties. Furthermore, in accordance with Article 36 of the TEU, the High Representative will regularly consult the European Parliament on the main aspects and the basic choices of the CFSP and will ensure that the views of the European Parliament are duly taken into consideration. The EEAS will assist the High Representative in this regard. Specific arrangements should be made with regard to access for Members of European Parliament to classified documents and information in the area of CFSP. Members of the European Parliament coming from Member States which are contributing significantly to CSDP missions should be given preference. Until the adoption of such arrangements, existing provisions under the 2002 Interinstitutional Agreement on classified documents and information in the area of ESDP will apply.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 5 a (new) (5a) The National Parliaments shall be fully involved alongside the European Parliament in exercising their power of scrutiny and oversight of CFSP and CSDP.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a decision Recital 7 a (new) (7a) In accordance with Article 27(3) of the TEU, the EEAS will comprise officials from the General Secretariat of the Council and the Commission as well as personnel coming from the diplomatic services of the Member States. For that purpose, the relevant departments and functions in the General Secretariat of the Council and in the Commission will be transferred to the EEAS, together with officials and temporary agents occupying a post in such departments or functions. Before the 1st of July 2013, the EEAS will recruit exclusively officials originating from the General Secretariat of the Council and the Commission as well as staff coming from the diplomatic services of the Member States. After that date, all officials and other servants of the European Union should be able to apply for vacant posts in the EEAS. Additional exceptional EEAS appointments may be made by the HR/VP from EU citizens with distinguished careers in public life, who do not come from any of the above categories.
Amendment 118 #
Proposal for a decision – amending act Article 6 – paragraph 1 a (new) (1a) If necessary, the EEAS may, in specific cases, have recourse to a limited number of specialised seconded national experts (SNEs). The High Representative shall adopt the rules, equivalent to those laid down in Council Decision 2003/479/EC as amended by Council Decision 2007/829/EC of 5 December 20071, under which SNEs are put at the disposal of the EEAS in order to provide specialised expertise. Additional exceptional EEAS appointments may be made by the HR/VP from EU citizens with distinguished careers in public life, who do not come from any of the above categories.
Amendment 121 #
Proposal for a decision – amending act Article 6 – paragraph 6 6.
source: PE-443.165
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2011/0177(APP) Multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020
2012/05/10
BUDG
1 amendments...
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Considers that EU cohesion policy is a strategic tool for investment, growth and competitiveness, with an undisputed EU added value; insists that, in order to effectively reduce macroeconomic imbalances within the EU and contribute to economic, social and territorial cohesion, it should be able to rely on a stable, solid and sustainable financial framework; reaffirms its position that cohesion policy funding should be maintained at least at the level of the 2007-2013 period; stresses that any thematic funds should not undermine national financial envelopes, which could hinder the drive towards a results – orientated Cohesion policy in individual Member States;
source: PE-496.663
2012/07/25
REGI
3 amendments...
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Recital G a (new) Ga. whereas both beneficiaries and net contributors benefit from EU cohesion policy, and whereas over the period 2007- 2013 every euro in cohesion funding for Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia will have generated an average of EUR 0.61 in direct and indirect benefits for the EU-15 Member States;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Point i a (new) ia. whereas experience with the current financial framework shows that absorption of funding needs to be maintained at 4% of GDP the capping rates for cohesion allocations;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Point i b (new) source: PE-494.553
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2011/0268(COD) European Social Fund (ESF) 2014-2020
2012/05/06
REGI
10 amendments...
Amendment 62 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 9 (9) Efficient and effective implementation of actions supported by the ESF depends on good governance and partnership between all relevant territorial and socio- economic actors, in particular local and regional authorities, the social partners and non-governmental organisations. It is therefore necessary that Member States encourage the participation of social partners and non-governmental organisations in the implementation of the ESF.
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c – point vi (vi) Public authorities´ and Community- led local development strategies and territorial initiatives;
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d – point i – introductory part (i) Investment in institutional capacity and in the efficiency of public administrations and public services with a view to reforms, better regulation
Amendment 166 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a (a) Supporting the shift towards a low-
Amendment 204 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new) (c a) By derogation from point (a), (b) and (c), in those regions whose GDP per capita for the 2007-13 period was less than 75% of the average GDP of the EU- 25 for the reference period but which are eligible under the category of transition or more developed regions as defined in Article 82(2)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EU) No [ ]/2012 [CPR] in the 2014-2020 period, up to 60% of the total ESF resources of each OP may be allocated up to six of the investment priorities set out in Article 3(1).
Amendment 206 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new) (c b) The figure of four investment priorities mentioned in point (a), (b) and (c), can be increased up to six of the priorites set out in Article 3(1).
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 1. The involvement of the relevant public authorities, social partners and other stakeholders, in particular non- governmental organisations, in the implementation of operational programmes, as referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No […], may take the form of global grants as defined in Article 113(7) of Regulation (EU) No […]. In such a case, the operational programme shall identify the part of the programme concerned by the global grant, including an indicative financial allocation from each priority axis to it.
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 1. The involvement of local and regional authorities, the social partners and other stakeholders, in particular non- governmental organisations, in the implementation of operational programmes, as referred to in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No […], may take the form of global grants as defined in Article 113(7) of Regulation (EU) No […]. In such a case, the operational programme shall identify the part of the programme concerned by the global grant, including an indicative financial allocation from each priority axis to it.
Amendment 216 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 2 2. To encourage adequate participation of the regional and local public authorities as well as social partners in actions supported by the ESF, managing authorities of an operational programme in a region as defined in Article 82(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No […] or in Member States eligible for Cohesion Fund support shall ensure that an appropriate amount of ESF resources is allocated to capacity- building activities, in the form of training, networking measures, and strengthening of
Amendment 235 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. The Commission shall ensure complementarity of the social innovation measures financed by the ESF and by the EU Programme for Social Change and Innovation.
source: PE-491.059
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2011/0273(COD) European Regional Development Fund (ERDF): support to the European territorial cooperation goal
2012/04/06
REGI
23 amendments...
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 5 (5) Cross-border cooperation should aim to tackle common challenges identified jointly in the border regions (such as poor accessibility, poor and missing infrastructure including bottlenecks within the transport networks, inappropriate business environment, lack of networks among local and regional administrations, research and innovation and take-up of information and communication technologies, environmental pollution, risk prevention, negative attitudes towards neighbouring country citizens) and exploit the untapped potentials in the border area (development of cross-border research and innovation facilities and clusters, development of cultural exchange and improvement of tourism infrastructure, cross-border labour market integration, cooperation among universities or health centres), while enhancing the cooperation process for the purpose of the overall harmonious development of the Union. In the case of any cross-border programme between Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation, the ERDF shall also contribute to promoting social and economic stability in the regions concerned, notably by actions to promote cohesion between communities.
Amendment 92 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 28 (28) Member States should be encouraged to confer the task of the managing authority on an EGTC or
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 29 (29) The managing authority should set up a joint secretariat which should provide information to applicants for support, deal with project applications and assist beneficiaries in implementing their operations. In view of the significant local factors, it should be possible for the joint secretariat to take decentralised action through branches in participating countries.
Amendment 96 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 30 (30) Managing authorities should be responsible for all functions of the managing authority listed in Article 114 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR], including for management verifications in order to ensure uniform standards across the whole programme area. However, where an EGTC or other legal body established under the laws of one of the participating countries is designated as managing authority, it should be authorised to carry out such verifications, as all participating Member States are represented in its organs. Even where no EGTC is designated, the managing authority should be authorised by the participating Member States to carry out verifications on the whole programme area.
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Each Member State under the Eureopan Territorial Cooperation goal may transfer up to 15 % of the financial allocation of the cross-border or trans national cooperation strand to the other.
Amendment 209 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv (iv) promoting legal and administrative cooperation and diverse cooperation between citizens and institutions, including necessary infrastructure (within the thematic objective of enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration);
Amendment 214 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv a (new) (iv a) investments in infrastructure to promote the economic and functional development of cross-border regions
Amendment 225 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a – point iv b (new) (iv b) in the case of any cross-border programme between Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in support of peace and reconciliation, actions to promote cohesion between communities and to contribute to enhanced social and economic stability in the regions concerned.
Amendment 248 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point b b) under transnational cooperation: development and implementation of macro-regional and sea-basin strategies and measures aimed at the territorial cohesion of transnational areas (within the thematic objective of enhancing the institutional capacity of transnational cooperation structures and an efficient public administration).
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii (ii)
Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – point c – point v (v) where appropriate, the contribution of the planned interventions towards macro- regional strategies and sea-basin strategies and measures aimed at the territorial cohesion of transnational areas;
Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i (i) where appropriate, a description of specific actions to take into account environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and risk prevention and risk management in the selection of operations;
Amendment 295 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point ii (ii) where appropriate, a description of the specific actions to promote equal opportunities and prevent any discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation during the preparation, design and implementation of the cooperation programme and in particular in relation to access to funding taking account of the needs of the various target groups at risk of such discrimination and in particular the requirements of ensuring accessibility for disabled persons;
Amendment 297 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point iii (iii) where appropriate, a description of its contribution to the promotion of equality between men and women and where appropriate the arrangements to ensure the integration of gender perspective at programme and operation level.
Amendment 299 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 305 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 Where a joint action plant referred to in Article 93(1) of Regulation (EU) No./2012 [CPR] is carried out under the responsibility of an EGTC or other legal body established under the laws of one of the participating countries as beneficiary, staff of the joint secretariat of the cooperation programme and members of the Assembly of the EGTC may become members of the steering committee referred to in Article 97(1) of Regulation (EU) No./2012 [CPR]. The members of the Assembly of the EGTC shall not form the majority within that steering committee.
Amendment 307 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 10 For cooperation programmes, the intermediate body to carry out the management and implementation of an Integrated territorial investment referred to in Article 99(3) of Regulation (EU) No./2012 [CPR] shall be an EGTC or other legal body established under the laws of one of the participating
Amendment 318 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 3. Notwithstanding paragraph 2, an EGTC or other legal body established under the laws of one of the participating countries may apply as sole beneficiary for an operation
Amendment 327 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) where appropriate, progress in implementation of actions to reinforce the capacity of authorities and beneficiaries to administer and to use the ERDF;
Amendment 328 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point d (d) where appropriate, the specific actions taken to promote equality between men and women and to prevent discrimination, including accessibility for disabled persons, and the arrangements implemented to ensure the integration of the gender perspective in the operational programme and operations;
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 13 – paragraph 3 – point e (e) where appropriate, actions taken to promote sustainable development;
Amendment 348 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 Staff costs of an operation may be calculated as a flat rate of up to
Amendment 358 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 21 Member States participating in a cooperation programme may make use of an EGTC or other legal body established under the laws of one of the participating countries with a view to making the grouping responsible for managing the cooperation programme or part thereof, notably by conferring on it the responsibilities of a managing authority.
source: PE-490.976
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2011/0274(COD) Cohesion Fund 2014-2020
2012/06/06
REGI
6 amendments...
Amendment 44 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – point a – introductory part (a) supporting the shift towards a low-
Amendment 50 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – point a – subpoint ii (ii) promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy use in particular in small and medium-sized enterprises;
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – point a – subpoint v (v) promoting low-
Amendment 63 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – point b – subpoint ii (ii) promoting investment to address specific risks, ensuring disaster resilience and developing disaster management systems including anti floods and water capture measures;
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – point d – subpoint ii (ii) developing environment-friendly and low-
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – point d – subpoint iii (iii) developing and rehabilitation of comprehensive, high quality and interoperable railway systems;
source: PE-491.027
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2011/0275(COD) European Regional Development Fund (ERDF): support to the Investment for growth and jobs goal
2012/07/06
REGI
8 amendments...
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 4 (4) In order to address the specific needs of the ERDF, and in line with the Europe 2020 strategy12 that cohesion policy should support the need to deliver smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, it is necessary to set out within each thematic objective laid down in Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No […]/2012 [CPR] the ERDF-specific actions as ‘investment priorities’. This list of investment priorities should not be interpreted as rules of eligibility but as areas where the focus of support should be directed, thus setting the objectives of the ERDF at a more specific level.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point iii (iii) support to public and private research and innovation bodies and investment in technology and applied research in enterprises;
Amendment 198 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point d – point iv (iv) networking, cooperation and exchange of experience between regions, towns,
Amendment 220 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 In
Amendment 319 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part The ERDF shall
Amendment 330 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a (a) enhancing research and innovation infrastructure (R&I), technology and innovation services and capacities to develop R&I excellence and promoting centres of competence, in particular those of European interest;
Amendment 667 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point 11 (11) enhancing institutional capacity and an efficient public administration by strengthening of institutional capacity and the efficiency of public administrations and public services
Amendment 700 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2 At least
source: PE-491.053
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2011/0276(COD) Structural instruments: common provisions for ERDF, ESF, Cohesion Fund, EAFRD and EMFF; general provisions applicable to ERDF, ESF and Cohesion Fund
2012/04/06
REGI
16 amendments...
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 12 (12) The objectives of the CSF Funds should be pursued in the framework of sustainable development and the Union's promotion of the aim of protecting and improving the environment as set out in Article 11 and 19 of the Treaty, taking into account the polluter pays principle.
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 14 (14) The Comm
Amendment 218 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 16 (16) On the basis of the Common Strategic Framework adopted by the Commission, each Member State should prepare, in cooperation with its partners, as stipulated by Art. 5, and in dialogue with the Commission, a Partnership Contract. The Partnership Contract should translate the elements set out in the Common Strategic Framework into the national context and set out firm commitments to the achievement of Union objectives through the programming of the CSF Funds.
Amendment 234 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 18 (18) A performance framework should be defined for each programme with a view to monitoring progress towards the objectives and targets set for each programme over the course of the programming period. The Commission should undertake a performance review in cooperation with the Member States in 2017 and 2019. A national performance reserve should be foreseen and allocated in 2019 where milestones set in the performance framework have been attained. Due to their diversity and multi-
Amendment 313 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 59 a (new) (59 a) Experience with the current financial framework shows that absorptionof funding requires to be maintained at 4% of GDP the capping rates for cohesion allocations;
Amendment 340 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 87 (87) The frequency of audits on operations should be proportionate to the extent of the Union's support from the Funds. In particular,
Amendment 391 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 4 – paragraph 7 7. The part of the Union budget allocated to the CSF Funds shall be implemented within the framework of shared management between the Member States and the Commission, in accordance with Article 53(b) of the Financial Regulation, with the exception of
Amendment 481 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 9 – paragraph 1 – point 4 (4) supporting the shift towards a low-
Amendment 534 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 11 – paragraph 1 – point f (f) mechanisms for ensuring the coherence and consistency of the programming of the CSF Funds with the
Amendment 552 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 13 – paragraph 1 1. Each Member State shall, in compliance with Art. 5, prepare a Partnership Contract for the period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2020.
Amendment 611 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 14 – paragraph 1 – point b – point ii a (new) (ii a) the main priority areas for cooperation, taking account, where appropriate, of macro-regional strategies and sea basin strategies;
Amendment 649 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 16 – paragraph 1 Member States shall concentrate support, in accordance with the Fund-specific rules, on actions bringing the greatest added value in relation to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, addressing the challenges identified in the country-specific recommendations under Article 121(2) of the Treaty a
Amendment 655 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 16 – paragraph 1 Member States shall concentrate support, in accordance with the Fund-specific rules, on actions bringing the greatest added value in relation to the Union strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, addressing the challenges identified in the
Amendment 688 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 17 – paragraph 5 5. The Commission shall assess the information provided on the fulfilment of ex ante conditionalities in the framework of its assessment of the Partnership Contract and programmes.
Amendment 724 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 20 – paragraph 4 Amendment 753 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 23 – paragraph 3 3. Programmes shall be submitted by the Member States at the same time as the Partnership Contract, with the exception of European territorial cooperation programmes, which shall be submitted within
source: PE-489.656
2012/05/06
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11 amendments...
Amendment 813 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 2 – article 29 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) a description of the strategy and its objectives, a description of the integrated and innovative character of the strategy and a hierarchy of objectives, including clear and measurable targets for outputs or results. The strategy shall be coherent with the relevant public authorities strategies and programmes of all the CSF Funds involved;
Amendment 1292 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2 Amendment 1294 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 Amendment 1296 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 84 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4 Amendment 1329 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 85 – paragraph 2 2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, the Commission may accept, in duly justified circumstances which are linked to the implementation of one or more thematic objectives, a proposal by a Member State in its first submission of the Partnership Contract to transfer up to
Amendment 1370 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point ii (ii)
Amendment 1375 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 2 – point c – point iii (iii)
Amendment 1410 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i (i) where appropriate, a description of specific actions to take into account environmental protection requirements, resource efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation, disaster resilience and risk prevention and management, in the selection of operations;
Amendment 1414 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point ii (ii) where appropriate, a description of the specific actions to promote equal opportunities and prevent any discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation during the preparation, design and implementation of the operational programme and in particular in relation to access to funding, taking account of the needs of the various target groups at risk of such discrimination and in particular the requirements of ensuring accessibility for disabled persons;
Amendment 1419 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point iii (iii) where appropriate, a description of its contribution to the promotion of equality between men and women and, where appropriate, the arrangements to ensure the integration of gender perspective at operational programme and operation level.
Amendment 1422 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 87 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 source: PE-491.054
2012/06/06
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6 amendments...
Amendment 1700 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 124 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a (a) in 2014: 2,5 % of the amount of support from the Funds for the entire programming period to the operational programme;
Amendment 1705 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 124 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b (b) in 2015:
Amendment 1710 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 124 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c (c) in 2016:
Amendment 1751 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 134 – paragraph 1 – point d (d) there is a serious deficiency in the quality and reliability of the monitoring system
Amendment 1788 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 137 – paragraph 6 Amendment 1797 #
Proposal for a regulation Part 3 – article 140 – paragraph 1 1. Operations for which the total eligible expenditure does not exceed EUR
source: PE-491.057
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2011/0294(COD) Trans-European transport network: guidelines
2012/07/19
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12 amendments...
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 11 a (new) (11 a) Exemptions from the infrastructure requirements for the core network should be possible in duly justified cases. This should include cases where investments cannot be justified.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 1 1. Within the sphere of their responsibility, Member States, port operators and infrastructure managers shall ensure that inland ports
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point a (a) rivers, canals and lakes comply with the minimum requirements for class I
Amendment 39 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) rivers, canals and lakes are equipped with RIS, where applicable.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a (a) for existing inland waterways: implementing measures necessary to reach the standards of the inland waterways class I
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) where appropriate, achieving higher standards than inland waterways class I
Amendment 42 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 3 – introductory part 3. High-quality roads shall be specially designed and built for motor traffic, and shall be either motorways
Amendment 43 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 20 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (ba) A conventional strategic road is a road which is not a motorway or an express road but which is still a high quality road as referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2. Conventional strategic roads shall be managed and financed in line with the specificities of an individual Member State.
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 45 – paragraph 2 – point b – indent 1 – availability of alternative clean fuels
Amendment 47 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 46 – paragraph 3 3. Without prejudice to paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 47
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I, Volume 02/33 Include the Oder Waterway (Ostrawa – Opole – Wrocław – Frankfurt nad Odrą – Szczecin) in the core network;
Amendment 58 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I, Volumes 05/33, 15/33, 21/33 and 23/32 Include the whole Via Carpathia Road (Thessaloniki, Sofia, Calfat, Lugoj, Timişoara, Oradea, Debrecen, Miskolc, Košice, Rzeszów, Lublin, Białystok, Kaunas, Klaip÷da) in the core network;
source: PE-494.544
2012/08/10
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1 amendments...
Amendment 732 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 53 – paragraph 3 source: PE-494.842
2012/11/10
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5 amendments...
Amendment 769 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Volume 03/33 To include the whole Via Carpathia Road (Thessaloniki, Sofia, Calfat, Lugoj, Timișoara, Oradea, Debrecen, Miskolc, Košice, Rzeszów, Lublin, Białystok, Kaunas, Klaipeda) in the road core network.
Amendment 783 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Volume 05/33 To include the whole Via Carpathia Road (Thessaloniki, Sofia, Calfat, Lugoj, Timișoara, Oradea, Debrecen, Miskolc, Košice, Rzeszów, Lublin, Białystok, Kaunas, Klaipeda) in the road core network.
Amendment 864 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Volume 15/33 To include the whole Via Carpathia Road (Thessaloniki, Sofia, Calfat, Lugoj, Timișoara, Oradea, Debrecen, Miskolc, Košice, Rzeszów, Lublin, Białystok, Kaunas, Klaipeda) in the road core network.
Amendment 940 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Volume 21/33 To include the whole Via Carpathia Road (Thessaloniki, Sofia, Calfat, Lugoj, Timișoara, Oradea, Debrecen, Miskolc, Košice, Rzeszów, Lublin, Białystok, Kaunas, Klaipeda) in the road core network.
Amendment 949 #
Proposal for a regulation Annex I – Volume 23/33 To include the whole Via Carpathia Road (Thessaloniki, Sofia, Calfat, Lugoj, Timișoara, Oradea, Debrecen, Miskolc, Košice, Rzeszów, Lublin, Białystok, Kaunas, Klaipeda) in the road core network.
source: PE-496.673
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2011/0302(COD) Connecting Europe Facility
2012/09/20
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6 amendments...
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 10 (10) On the basis of the objectives set by the White Paper, the TEN-T guidelines as laid down in Regulation (EU) No XXX/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of …20 identify the infrastructure of the trans-European transport network, specify the requirements to be fulfilled by it and provide for measures for their implementation. The Guidelines envisage in particular the completion of the core network by 2030 through the creation of new infrastructure as well as the rehabilitation and upgrading of existing infrastructure.
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 12 (12) ‘bottleneck’ means a physical barrier that leads to a system break affecting the continuity of long-distance flows. Such a barrier can be absorbed by new infrastructure such as bridges or tunnels that address problems as for example gradients, curve radii, gauge.
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point f (f) actions t
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 8 – paragraph 7 7. VAT shall not be an eligible cost unless it may be recovered by the final beneficiary under national VAT legislation.
Amendment 126 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b – point iii a (new) (iiia) actions targeting the reduction of rail noise including by retrofitting of existing rolling stock in order to ensure viable use of the TEN-T network respecting noise level requirements.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point c – point i (i) the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS); the River Information Services (RIS) and the Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Information systems (VTMIS).
source: PE-496.462
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2011/0401(COD) Horizon 2020 - Framework Programme for Research and Innovation 2014-2020
2012/07/18
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2 amendments...
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 24 (24) Research and innovation activities supported by Horizon 2020 should respect fundamental ethical principles. The opinions of the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies should be taken into account. Research activities should also take into account Article 13 TFEU and reduce the use of animals in research and testing, with a view ultimately to replacing animal use. Research activities funded by Horizon 2020 should respect the legal provisions and customs of the Member States. All activities should be carried out ensuring a high level of human health protection in accordance with Article 168 TFEU.
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 16 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) research activity intended to modify the human genome for purposes other than preventive, diagnostic or therapeutic; as well as research activity intended to modify the genetic heritage of human beings which could make such changes heritable;
source: PE-494.500
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2011/0404(COD) Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) 2014-2020
2012/03/05
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1 amendments...
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 8 (8) Assistance under this Regulation should be provided in accordance with the enlargement policy framework defined by the Union for each beneficiary country reflected in the annual enlargement package of the Commission, which includes the Progress Reports and the Enlargement Strategy, in the Stabilisation and Association agreements and in the European or Accession Partnerships. Assistance should mainly focus on a limited number of policy areas that will help beneficiary countries strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law, reform the judiciary and public administration, respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality, the protection of national, ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and non- discrimination. It should also enhance their economic and social development, underpinning a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth agenda in line with the Europe 2020 strategy and to align progressively with the Copenhagen criteria. The coherence between the financial assistance and the overall progress made in the implementation of the pre-accession strategy should be strengthened.
source: PE-488.041
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2011/2050(INI) Recommendation to the Council and Commission on the new EU-Russia agreement
2012/11/09
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9 amendments...
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas these changes, along with the new challenges and opportunities facing the EU-Russia relationship, have to be addressed on both the bilateral and the multilateral level; whereas the basis for a genuine strategic partnership should be an ambitious
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a (a) ensure that the new agreement provides a comprehensive
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point d (d) remain vigilant on the requirements that the EU intends to set as regards respect for
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point g (g) reiterate that economic and political modernisation of Russia is a common interest for both parties and that the EU wishes to further promote the process initiated through the Partnership for Modernisation; underline that Russia's policies of economic modernisation should be accompanied by political reform; with the main focus of guaranteeing the rule of law, impartiality of the courts, media freedom and full political rights of the opposition;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j (j) strengthen the EU-Russia human rights dialogue, so that it becomes an effective tool for advancing human rights in Russia; call, in particular, on the Russian authorities to refrain from undue restrictions on peaceful assembly, ensure protection of human rights defenders, stop impunity for past abuses and for murder of activists, particularly in the North Caucasus, create a climate in which of civil society organisations can operate without fear of harassment or intimidation, and ensure full compliance with the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights; discuss with the Russian authorities the need to include in the dialogue not only the representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as is currently the case, but also interlocutors from other relevant ministries, including the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Internal Affairs;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point o (o) cooperate with Russia to enhance stability, political cooperation and economic development in the shared neighbourhood,
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point p (p) step up the EU-Russia cooperation on the resolution of protracted conflicts in Moldova and South Caucasus, on the basis of international law and peaceful conflict resolution; intensify talks with Russia to ensure the unconditional fulfilment of 2008 cease - fire agreement and call on Russia to withdraw its recognition for the separation of the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region / South Ossetia;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q a (new) (qa) stress the need of full and in-depth inquiry into the causes of the Polish Presidential plane crash in Smolensk in April 2010; provide all the possible technical and expert assistance for Russian and Polish institutions investigating the causes of the crash should they ask for such assistance;
source: PE-494.667
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2011/2245(INI) Modalities for the possible establishment of a European Endowment for Democracy (EDD). European Parliament recommendation to the Council
2011/12/20
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11 amendments...
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the EU
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the strengthened approach to democracy support developed in the context of the EU Neighbourhood Policy and of the EU Agenda for Change needs to be accompanied by an increased capacity to react rapidly to developments concerning democracy and the rule of law;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a a (new) (aa) ensure that in these times of economic austerity, the EED remains budget neutral, with funding, staff, and other necessary resources being redeployed from existing EU institutions and agencies to the EED;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b (b) ensure that the EED fosters and encourages ‘deep and sustainable democracy’ in pre-transition and transition countries, with a primary
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point f (f) address, in the early stages of funding in a specific country, a wide group of potential beneficiaries, including key political players (emerging political actors, fledgling political parties, grassroots movements and non-registered NGOs, trade unions), watchdogs, whistleblowers, individual
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point f a (new) (fa) ensure that, from the funding provided, there are international information campaigns about the activists and organisations supported by the EDD, in order to make it more difficult for the relevant authorities in undemocratic regimes to prosecute or harass these activists in retaliation for their criticism of the authorities;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point h (h) maintain a transparent and inclusive governance structure, providing a balanced and cost – effective mix between representatives from the Member States and EU institutions, including Parliament, and independent experts and practitioners; strike a balance between the autonomy and independence of the EED and its accountability to its funders, and ensure the highest possible degree of financial probity in its accounts, taking special care to ensure that funds are not lost to corruption and that no funds are paid out to any person or entity with any links whatsoever to criminal or terrorist organisations;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point i (i) build into the EED appropriate channels for structured cooperation and coordination with the Brussels- and field-based actors; provide for close coordination and consultation between the future Executive Committee and the EED s
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j (j) ensure that the EED has robust links with beneficiary groups, but without having regional offices, relying instead on local organisations or independent experts and practitioners who have been thoroughly vetted to ensure that they don't have any links whatsoever to criminal or terrorist organisations;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point k a (new) (ka) ensure that an adequate monitoring system, which would assess the effectiveness of funding provided, is put in place;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point m (m) endow Parliament with
source: PE-478.531
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2011/2315(INI) Negotiations of the EU/Armenia Association Agreement. Recommendation to the Council, Commission and the EEAS
2012/02/29
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13 amendments...
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 5 a (new) - having regard to the Foreign Affairs Council conclusions on Eastern Partnership of 25 October 2010,
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 7 a (new) - having regard to the Special Report No.13/2010 by the European Court of Auditors concerning the results of the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI) in the Southern Caucasus,
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 7 b (new) - having regard to Foreign Affairs Council conclusions on the South Caucasus of 27 February 2012,
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (b a) recognize Armenia’s European aspirations and consider them as a valuable lever and a necessary catalyst for implementation of reforms and public support for these reforms aimed at strengthening Armenia’s commitment to shared values and principles of rule of law, human rights and good governance;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point f (f) stress in particular the importance of the independence of the judiciary, transparent procurement procedures, the separation of politics from business
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point f a (new) (f a) emphasise the need to fight impunity of law enforcement and police, inter alia, by ensuring full investigation of torture and violation of rights of people held in custody and in closed institutions;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point g (g) ensure th
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point i a (new) (i a) recall the importance of regional dimension and cooperation and stress the support of the EU for the ratification and implementation of bilateral protocols between Turkey and Armenia and opening of the border without any preconditions;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j (j) urge Armenia to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court as soon as possible;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point k (k) emphasise the importance of mobility in promoting European integration
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point k a (new) (k a) ensure the transparent management of public finances and the improvement of public procurement legislation, with the purpose of ensuring good governance and transparent decision making process;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point o (o) continue to provide the necessary technical support to allow for the prompt launch of negotiations on all aspects of the Association Agreement
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point s a (new) (s a) consult the European Parliament regarding the dispositions on parliamentary cooperation and to suggest reforms which would enhance the functioning of the National Assembly of Armenia, including creation of full- fledged standing committees and facilitating interaction with civil society;
source: PE-483.713
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2011/2316(INI) Negotiations of the EU/Azerbaijan Association Agreement. Recommendation to the Council, Commission and the EEAS
2012/01/03
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1 amendments...
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point e (e) ensure th
source: PE-483.714
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2012/2025(INI) Enlargement: policies, criteria and EU's strategic interests
2012/08/06
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4 amendments...
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. whereas, in line with the renewed consensus on enlargement of 2006, this process should be based on consolidation, conditionality and communication, combined with the EU's capacity to integrate new members; whereas integration capacity is a major consideration and a prerequisite for the sustainability of enlargement policy and the overall integration process; whereas this consideration has been a
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Encourages greater participation by civil society and non-state actors in the accession process; stresses that civil society can work as an engine of approximation with the EU and create bottom-up pressure for the implementation of the European agenda and strengthening of the democratic support for the accession in the candidate countries; calls for additional financial support, inter alia via the Civil Society Facility;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Remains fully committed to the prospect of enlargement, and calls on the Member States to maintain the momentum of the enlargement process by reconfirming the European perspective of every candidate and potential candidate country, notwithstanding the requirement of strict compliance with the Copenhagen criteria;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Notes that the global financial crisis and the difficulties in the eurozone have highlighted the interdependence of national economies, both within and beyond the EU; emphasises, therefore, the importance of further consolidating economic and financial stability and fostering growth, also in the candidate and potential candidate countries; strongly opposes the requirement that all candidate countries should join the eurozone; in these difficult circumstances, stresses the need to provide adequate pre-accession financial aid to candidate and potential candidate countries; welcomes the increase proposed by the Commission for the financial perspective 2014-2020; stresses, in this regard, the need to simplify and speed up procedures, as well as to strengthen the administrative capacity of the beneficiary countries, in order to ensure a high level of participation in EU programmes and to enhance absorption capacity;
source: PE-487.935
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2012/2050(INI) Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the Common Foreign and Security Policy
2012/06/26
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10 amendments...
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the Lisbon Treaty is creating a new momentum in EU foreign policy, notably providing institutional and operational tools which could enable the Union to take on an international role compatible with its prominent economic status and its ambitions and to organise itself, by coordinating the main goals and objectives of its Member States, in such a way as to be an effective global player, able to share responsibility for global security and take the lead in defining common responses to common challenges;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the new momentum in European external action also requires the EU to act more strategically so as to bring its weight to bear internationally; whereas the EU's ability to influence the international order depends not only on coherence among its policies, actors and institutions, but also on a real strategic concept of EU foreign policy, which must unite all Member States behind the same set of priorities and goals so that they speak with a strong single voice and show solidarity in the international arena; whereas the EU's foreign policy must be provided with the necessary means and instruments in order to enable the Union to act effectively and consistently on the world stage;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Underlines that, whilst the EU-Ukraine Agreement has been initialled, its signature and ratification can only happen if Ukraine fulfils the necessary requirements; this means respect for the rule of law in the form of strengthening the stability, independence and effectiveness of the institutions which guarantee the rule of law, and of showing respect for the rights of the opposition and putting an end to persecution of it, thus establishing a truly pluralistic democracy; calls the HR/VP and the Commission to guarantee sufficient financial means to support the additional election monitoring missions for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Ukraine; calls on the Ukrainian Parliament to amend the penal code dating back to Soviet times to remove criminal sanctions for clear political acts carried out by state functionaries acting in official capacity;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 38. Considers Russia as an important strategic partner, but
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 38 a (new) 38 a. Recalls the need to intensify negotiations on a new comprehensive and legally binding Partnership and Cooperation Agreement with Russia, encompassing all aspects of relations, including section on human rights and democracy;
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 55 a (new) 55 a. Calls for the swift commencing of negotiations on the EU – Japan Partnership and Cooperation Agreement;
Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 60 60. Considers it important that the UN General Assembly resolution on the EU's participation in the work of UNGA be fully implemented and that the EU act and deliver in a timely and coordinated fashion on substantive issues; calls on the EU Member States to further improve the coordination of
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 63 63. Notes that the current global and European economic crisis has spurred efforts to seek more cost-effective and urgently required operational capabilities in both the EU and NATO; calls, therefore, for the HR/VP to be more proactive in promoting further concrete proposals for organisation-to-organisation improvement (with smart defence, pooling and sharing and a comprehensive approach as guiding principles); calls on Turkey for an urgent solution to the blockage on cooperation under the ‘Berlin Plus’ arrangements, which are damaging the prospects for the two organisations to cooperate effectively, including on the ground, where the lives of European citizens may be endangered; recalls that NATO remains the core organisation guaranteeing military security of Europe;
Amendment 360 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 69 69. Reiterates its call for the HR/VP, the Council and the Member States to overcome the imbalance between civilian and military planning capabilities in the EEAS and the general difficulty in achieving staffing requirements for CSDP missions and operations, in particular for staff in the fields of justice, civilian administration, customs and mediation, so as to ensure that adequate and sufficient expertise can be provided for CSDP civilian missions; calls for the HR/VP to come forward with specific proposals for making up these staffing shortages, in particular in the area of civilian crisis management and the sectors described above;
Amendment 365 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 70 70. Calls for the HR/VP to put forward proposals for boosting the capacities of the EEAS on conflict prevention and peace- building, with particular reference to the Gothenburg Programme, and to further expand the EU's capacity to prevent conflict and provide mediation capacities alongside its better-resourced crisis management capacities; calls as a matter of priority for stock to be taken of EU policies in the area of conflict prevention and peace-building with a view to the HR/VP reporting back to Parliament on proposals for strengthening the Union's external capacity and responsiveness in this area; recalls that each existing conflict or frozen conflict is distinct and thus should be considered separately to reflect this uniqueness;
source: PE-491.166
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2012/2253(INI) 2013 review of the organisation and the functioning of the EEAS. Recommandation to the EEAS and the Council
2013/04/08
AFET
11 amendments...
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Recital I Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Recital J Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Recital L L. whereas the role of the EEAS in defining the strategic orientation, and in contributing to the implementation of the EU financial assistance instruments, should be strengthened in line with the key lines of EU foreign policy determined by the European Council;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. to improve and strengthen the coordinating role of the HR/VP, by ensuring that, in the next Commission, (s)he realises his/her full potential as Vice- President of the Commission and is entrusted with the chairing of the group of RELEX Commissioners, enlarged to other Commissioners when needed; in that regard, to develop further the practice of joint proposals and joint decisions and ensure that the whole European Neighbourhood Policy programme is supervised and implemented by the EEAS;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. to safeguard, at the same time, the 'community' character of the neighbourhood policy,
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. to adopt a coherent approach as regards the chairing of working groups of the Council
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. in line with Article 24 TEU, to ensure that Member States actively support the Union's external and security policy actively and unreservedly, in a spirit of loyalty and mutual solidarity
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. to that end, to develop further an internal ‘appropriate structure’ that integrates crisis response, peace building and CSDP structures, and assures coordination with the geographical desks, delegations and other policy departments concerned in crisis management, building on the crisis platform concept;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. to ensure effective and integrated planning, and faster decision-making, for CSDP operations, by combining the relevant planning capacities from the Crisis Management and Planning Directorate (CMPD) and the Civilian Planning and Conduct Capability (CPCC);
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. given that, as indicated in the 2012 EEAS Staffing Report, the target of one third of staff recruited from Member States has been reached, to focus now on consolidating EU staff within the EEAS and on opening up the career perspectives of EU officials in the Service; to ensure that the quotas from the three different sources are respected at both AD and AST levels and among all grades, in order to avoid that staff from national ministries are concentrated at managerial levels; also to explore, in that regard, the modalities for national diplomats working at the EEAS to apply for permanent posts within the Service and to open the possibility of opening the Service from time to time to elected representatives or former ministers, or other distinguished actors from Member States with exceptional expertise and knowledge in foreign affairs;
source: PE-508.192
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2013/2034(INI) 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Recommendation to the Council
2013/04/29
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Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point e (e) to support a comprehensive and consensual reform of the UN Security Council (UNSC)
source: PE-508.288
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