Charles TANNOCK
Constituencies
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United Kingdom
Conservative Party
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
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United Kingdom
Conservative and Unionist Party
2004/07/20 - 2009/07/13
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United Kingdom
Conservative and Unionist Party
2004/07/20 - 2009/07/13
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United Kingdom
Conservative and Unionist Party
1999/07/20 - 2004/07/19
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United Kingdom
Conservative and Unionist Party
1999/07/20 - 2004/07/19
Groups
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ECR
Member
European Conservatives and Reformists Group
2009/07/14 - 9999/12/31
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
2008/01/08 - 2009/07/13
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PPE-DE
Member of the Bureau
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
2006/02/06 - 2008/01/07
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
2004/07/20 - 2006/02/05
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
1999/07/20 - 2004/07/19
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
1999/07/20 - 2004/07/19
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
2004/07/20 - 2006/02/05
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
2006/02/06 - 2008/01/07
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PPE-DE
Member
Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats) and European Democrats
2008/01/08 - 2009/07/13
Committees
| Role | Committee | Start | End |
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| Member of | Subcommittee on Human Rights | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
| Member of | Committee on Foreign Affairs | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Subcommittee on Security and Defence | 2012/01/19 | 9999/12/31 |
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Delegations
| Role | Delegation | Start | End |
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| Vice-Chair of | Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly | 2009/09/29 | 9999/12/31 |
| Member of | Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly | 2012/03/28 | 9999/12/31 |
| Member of | Delegation to the EU-Chile Joint Parliamentary Committee | 2012/03/28 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Cooperation Committee | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly | 2009/09/16 | 9999/12/31 |
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| Role | Delegation | Start | End |
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| Member of | Delegation for relations with India | 2009/09/16 | 2012/03/27 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly | 2009/09/16 | 2009/09/28 |
| Vice-Chair of | Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Cooperation Committee | 2004/09/21 | 2009/07/13 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with India | 2007/09/03 | 2009/07/13 |
| Member of | Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly | 2008/02/18 | 2009/07/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee | 2004/09/15 | 2009/07/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with Israel | 2007/03/14 | 2009/07/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with India | 2007/03/15 | 2007/09/02 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with Israel | 2004/09/29 | 2007/03/13 |
| Member of | Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Cooperation Committee | 2004/09/15 | 2004/09/20 |
| Member of | Delegation to the EU-Ukraine and the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Cooperation Committees and Delegation for relations with Belarus | 2002/10/21 | 2004/07/19 |
| Member of | Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee | 2003/09/22 | 2004/07/19 |
| Member of | Delegation to the EU-Slovak Republic Joint Parliamentary Committee | 2002/02/07 | 2004/04/30 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Estonia Joint Parliamentary Committee | 2002/03/13 | 2004/04/30 |
| Member of | Delegation to the EU-Bulgaria Joint Parliamentary Committee | 2002/03/07 | 2002/10/20 |
| Member of | Delegation to the EU-Slovak Republic Joint Parliamentary Committee | 1999/10/06 | 2002/01/14 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Hungary Joint Parliamentary Committee | 1999/10/08 | 2002/01/14 |
| Member of | Delegation to the EU-Slovak Republic Joint Parliamentary Committee | 1999/10/06 | 2002/01/14 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Hungary Joint Parliamentary Committee | 1999/10/08 | 2002/01/14 |
| Member of | Delegation to the EU-Slovak Republic Joint Parliamentary Committee | 2002/02/07 | 2004/04/30 |
| Member of | Delegation to the EU-Bulgaria Joint Parliamentary Committee | 2002/03/07 | 2002/10/20 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Estonia Joint Parliamentary Committee | 2002/03/13 | 2004/04/30 |
| Member of | Delegation to the EU-Ukraine and the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Cooperation Committees and Delegation for relations with Belarus | 2002/10/21 | 2004/07/19 |
| Member of | Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee | 2003/09/22 | 2004/07/19 |
| Member of | Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Cooperation Committee | 2004/09/15 | 2004/09/20 |
| Substitute of | Delegation to the EU-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee | 2004/09/15 | 2009/07/13 |
| Vice-Chair of | Delegation to the EU-Ukraine Parliamentary Cooperation Committee | 2004/09/21 | 2009/07/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with Israel | 2004/09/29 | 2007/03/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with Israel | 2007/03/14 | 2009/07/13 |
| Substitute of | Delegation for relations with India | 2007/03/15 | 2007/09/02 |
| Member of | Delegation for relations with India | 2007/09/03 | 2009/07/13 |
| Member of | Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly | 2008/02/18 | 2009/07/13 |
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Rapporteur
| Shadow | 2013/2034(INI) | 68th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Recommendation to the Council |
| Responsible | 2013/2020(INI) | Human rights situation in the Sahel region |
| Responsible | 2012/2026(INI) | EU Strategy for the Horn of Africa |
| Shadow | 2011/2081(INI) | Freedom of press and media in the world |
| Shadow | 2010/2020(INI) | Recommendation to the Council on the 65th Session of the United Nations General Assembly |
| Shadow | 2010/0816(NLE) | European External Action Service EEAS: organisation and functioning |
| Shadow | 2009/2216(INI) | EU strategy for the South Caucasus |
| Shadow | 2009/2213(INI) | EU strategy for the relations with Latin America |
| Shadow | 2009/2199(INI) | EU policies in favour of human rights defenders |
| Opinion | 2008/2135(INI) | EU-India Free Trade Agreement |
| Responsible | 2007/2088(INI) | Strengthening the European neighbourhood policy |
| Responsible | 2006/0021(CNS) | Tax and duty-free allowances: exemption from valued added tax VAT and excise duty of goods imported by travellers from third countries (repeal. Directive 69/169/EEC) |
| Responsible | 2004/2166(INI) | European neighbourhood policy |
Born
1957/09/25 Aldershot, Hants- BA (Hons.), Balliol College, Oxford (1976-1980). MB, BS, Middlesex Hospital Medical School, London University (1980-1983). MA, Oxford University (1983). Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (1988). Consultant psychiatrist and hon. senior lecturer, University College Hospital and Medical School, London (1995-1999).
- Councillor, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (1998-2000).
- Member of the European Parliament (since 1999).
- Numerous publications on psychiatric topics, including anxiety disorders, Tourette Syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome. Honours: Knight Commander (Commendatore) of the Order of St Maurice and St Lazarus of the Italian Dynastic House of Savoy (2000). Freeman of the City of London (2000). Knight of the Order of Merit of Ukraine (2006).
Amendments
| Amendments | Dossier |
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2009/0104(CNS) Visas: third countries whose nationals are subject to or exempt from a visa requirement (amend. Regulation (EC) No 539/2001)
2009/01/10
AFET
1 amendments...
Amendment 12 #
Proposal for a regulation – amending act Recital 4 a (new) (4a) This Regulation shall not be adopted until a full assessment has been made of its potential impact on the extension into EU Member States of organised crime networks that focus on drug-trafficking, trafficking of stolen vehicles, smuggling of cigarettes and petrol and, in particular, human trafficking.
source: PE-428.324
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2009/2057(INI) Report on the annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the main aspects and basic choices of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) in 2008, presented to the European Parliament in application of Part II, Section G, paragraph 43 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006
2010/01/15
AFET
1 amendments...
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 42 a (new) Asia 42a. Welcomes the efforts by Beijing and Taipei to improve cross-Strait relations, thereby contributing to stability and security in East Asia; encourages both sides to further enhance dialogue, practical cooperation and confidence- building measures; endorses the Council's declaration of 8 May 2009, which reiterates its support for Taiwan's participation in the WHO; continues to support Taiwan's participation as an observer in relevant international organisations and activities, including ICAO and UNFCCC, where Taiwan's participation is important to the EU and global interests;
source: PE-431.075
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2009/2199(INI) EU policies in favour of human rights defenders
2010/03/18
AFET
2 amendments...
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital G G. Whereas women human rights defenders are particularly at risk and other groups and categories of defenders who are particularly exposed to attacks and human rights violations as a result of the work they carry out, include defenders working to protect the rights of religious minorities and freedom of expression, promote economic, social and cultural rights and those working with minorities' rights, indigenous peoples and
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Emphasises the need for a gender perspective in the implementation of the guidelines, with targeted actions in favour of women human rights defenders and other particularly vulnerable groups, such as defenders working to promote economic, social and cultural rights and those working with minorities' rights
source: PE-439.882
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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
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2010/0816(NLE) European External Action Service EEAS: organisation and functioning
2010/01/07
AFET
4 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.
source: PE-443.165
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2010/2124(INI) Annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the main aspects and basic choices of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) in 2009, presented to the European Parliament in application of Part II, Section G, paragraph 43 of the Inter-institutional Agreement of 17 May 2006
2011/07/03
AFET
4 amendments...
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Emphasises the need to prevent the EU from becoming dependent for its energy supplies on third countries, which would undermine the independence of EU foreign policy; recalls the urgent need to address energy challenges by implementing a common European external energy policy, based on the diversification of energy suppliers; calls, in this regard, on the VP/HR to pursue with determination Parliament's recommendations for the development of a coherent and coordinated policy, in particular by promoting EU cohesion in constructive dialogue with energy suppliers, and especially with Russia and transit countries; expresses its dissatisfaction with insufficient determination of the Commission to facilitate the construction of the Nabucco pipeline or other viable southern corridor alternatives such as Whitestream; regrets that the Member States are actively engaged in supporting initiatives which in reality are concurrent to efforts aimed at securing and diversifying sources of energy supply;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20.
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Calls on the VP/HR to ensure that the EU's approach towards Russia, including in the negotiations on a new EU-Russia Agreement, is coherent and driven by a commitment to the values of democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law, including international law; stresses the importance of the Partnership for Modernisation in this context; underlines at the same time the need for a reinvigorated partnership with Russia, based on mutual respect and reciprocity, on the issues of the fight against terrorism, energy security and supply, climate change, disarmament, conflict prevention and nuclear non- proliferation, including with reference to Iran, Afghanistan and the Middle East, in pursuit of the goal of strengthening global security and stability; takes the view that cooperation on such issues should form the basis for the new EU-Russia Agreement, and therefore looks forward to speedy progress in the current negotiations on a new comprehensive agreement that is expected substantially to enhance EU- Russia relations; calls on the VP/HR to step up efforts to achieve Russian implementation of the Six Point Agreement in Georgia, as well as to achieve an ultimate solution of this conflict, with respect to the territorial integrity of Georgia;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 39 a (new) 39a. Welcomes the steps taken by both sides of the Taiwan Strait, which resulted in the signing of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) and an agreement on intellectual property rights in June 2010; given that the expansion of cross-strait economic relations is in the interest of both sides and of the EU, strongly supports the enhancement of EU-Taiwan economic ties and the signing of an EU-Taiwan Economic Cooperation Agreement; reiterates its firm view to support Taiwan's meaningful participation as an observer in relevant international organizations and activities, such as UNFCCC, WHO and ICAO;
source: PE-452.878
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2010/2202(INI) Annual Report on Human Rights in the World 2009 and the European Union's policy on the matter
2010/10/18
AFET
3 amendments...
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Stresses that greater priority needs to be given to improving the ability of the European Union to respond rapidly to breaches of human rights by non-EU countries, as well as violations of human rights by EU-based companies in third countries;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 60 60. Notes with satisfaction that the functioning of the GSP+ (Generalised System of Preferences) regime is closely monitored and that trade preferences are granted to countries that have ratified
Amendment 396 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 84 84. Stresses that human rights include the right to food, water, education, adequate housing, land, decent work, social security and the right to form a trade union;
source: PE-450.657
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2011/0023(COD) Fight against terrorism and serious crime: use of passenger name record (PNR) data
2012/02/04
AFET
3 amendments...
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a directive Article 1 – paragraph 1 1. This Directive
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a directive Article 15 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive at the latest t
Amendment 53 #
Proposal for a directive Article 16 – paragraph 1 source: PE-486.202
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2011/0428(COD) Programme for the Environment and Climate Action, LIFE 2014-2020
2012/10/07
ENVI
7 amendments...
Amendment 67 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 6 a (new) (6a) By virtue of Article 58 of Council Decision 2001/822/EC of 27 November 2001 on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Community¹, overseas countries and territories should be eligible to participate in the LIFE Programme. _____________ ¹ OJ L 314, 30.11.2001, p. 1.
Amendment 106 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – title Participation of overseas countries and territories and third countries in the LIFE Programme
Amendment 108 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part The LIFE Programme shall be open to the participation of the following countries and territories:
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part The LIFE Programme shall be open to the participation of the following countries and territories:
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new) (aa) the overseas countries and territories referred to in Decision 2001/822/EC;
Amendment 113 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new) (aa) the overseas countries and territories referred to in Decision 2001/822/EC;
Amendment 168 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 19 – paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. The Commission shall have special regard to projects in the Union's overseas countries and territories and shall adapt the guidelines for applicants to reflect the capacities and environmental protection and climate objectives of these territories and ensure their participation in the LIFE Programme, and shall endeavour to ensure that at least 5% of the budgetary resources dedicated to biodiversity projects are allocated to projects in these territories.
source: PE-492.686
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2011/2050(INI) Recommendation to the Council and Commission on the new EU-Russia agreement
2012/11/09
AFET
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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2011/2132(INI) Recommendations to the Council, the Commission and the EEAS on the negotiations on the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement
2011/09/23
AFET
4 amendments...
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the EU favours a stable and democratic Ukraine that respects the principles of a social market economy, the rule of law, including an independent judiciary, human rights and the protection of minorities and which guarantees fundamental rights; whereas Ukraine's efforts to build domestic political stability and augment internal reform are accelerating and facilitating the further development of Ukraine's European integration process,
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point e (e) to assist the Ukrainian authorities in informing the Ukrainian people of the benefits of the Association Agreement in order to build support for the reform agenda;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point o (o) to
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point o a (new) (oa) to request as a matter of urgency that the Association Agreement include provisions to counteract fraud and the smuggling of excisable products in accordance with the EU’s Internal Security Strategy and taking into account the anti-illicit trade protocol of the World Health Organisation’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control;
source: PE-472.290
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2011/2174(REG) EP Rules of Procedure: code of conduct for Members in respect of financial interests and conflicts of interest (amend.)
2011/07/11
AFCO
2 amendments...
Amendment 38 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure Annex I (new) – Article 4 (new) Amendment 51 #
Parliament's Rules of Procedure Annex I (new) – Article 5 (new) Article 5 Gifts or similar benefits 1. Members shall refrain from accepting any gifts or similar benefits in the performance of their duties, except those with an obvious value of less than EUR 150 given in accordance with courtesy usage or those given to them in accordance with courtesy usage when they are representing Parliament in an official capacity. 2. Any gifts or similar benefits given to Members, pursuant to paragraph 1, when they are representing Parliament in an official capacity shall be handed over to the President and dealt with in accordance with implementing measures to be laid down pursuant to Article 9. 3. This Article shall not apply to travel expenses, hotel accommodation or subsistence allowances received by Members in the performance of their duties. Such benefits must however be registered by the Member together with their declaration of financial interests.
source: PE-475.805
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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
AFET
2 amendments...
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point g a (new) (g a) reminds all parties, that there can be no alternative to the peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict; emphasises any threat to use force undermines joint efforts of the international community;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point h (h) strengthen the European Union’s conflict-resolution capacity, inter alia by supporting the efforts of the Minsk Group and clearing the way for the implementation of confidence-building measures, as the Presidents of both Azerbaijan and Armenia have agreed, including creation of the investigation mechanism on ceasefire violation cases; in this context also calls the European External Action Service, Commission and Member States to support the humanitarian programs in Nagorno- Karabakh, namely the landmine clearance activities implemented by the Halo Trust organization;
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
AFET
3 amendments...
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 9 a (new) - having regard to the statements by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the human rights situation in Azerbaijan of 20 May, 27 May and 12 October 2011,
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b (b) incorporate in the Association Agreement clauses and benchmarks on the protection and promotion of human rights which reflect the principles and rights enshrined in the Constitution of Azerbaijan and the highest international and European standards, drawing to the fullest possible extent on Council of Europe and OSCE frameworks; ensure that the negotiations take full account of the need to safeguard the rights and livelihoods of internally displaced persons and refugees;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point f a (new) (f a) reminds all parties, that there can be no alternative to the peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict; emphasises any threat to use force undermines joint efforts of the international community;
source: PE-483.714
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2012/0011(COD) Personal data protection: processing and free movement of data (General Data Protection Regulation)
2013/03/04
LIBE
5 amendments...
Amendment 412 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 25 (25) Consent should be given explicitly by any appropriate method enabling a freely given specific and informed indication of the data subject’s wishes, either by a statement or by a clear affirmative action by the data subject, ensuring that individuals are aware that they give their consent to the processing of personal data, including by ticking a box when visiting an Internet website or by any other statement or conduct which clearly indicates in this context the data subject’s acceptance of the proposed processing of their personal data. The act of seeking and agreeing to specific healthcare treatment should be considered as consent within the meaning of Articles 4(8) and 6(1)(a) to the processing of personal health data related to that specific treatment and as meeting the burden of proof under Article 7(1), without preventing Member States from maintaining existing more stringent national rules in this regard. Silence or inactivity should therefore not constitute consent. Consent should cover all processing activities carried out for the same purpose or purposes. If the data subject’s consent is to be given following an electronic request, the request must be clear, concise and not unnecessarily disruptive to the use of the service for which it is provided.
Amendment 494 #
Proposal for a regulation Recital 53 (53) Any person should have the right to have personal data concerning them rectified and a ‘right to be forgotten’ where the retention of such data is not in compliance with this Regulation. In particular, data subjects should have the right that their personal data are erased and no longer processed, where the data are no longer necessary in relation to the purposes for which the data are collected or otherwise processed, where data subjects have withdrawn their consent for processing or where they object to the processing of personal data concerning them or where the processing of their personal data otherwise does not comply with this Regulation. This right is particularly relevant, when the data subject has given their consent as a child, when not being fully aware of the risks involved by the processing, and later wants to remove such personal data especially on the Internet. However, the further retention of the data should be allowed where it is necessary for historical, statistical and scientific research purposes, for
Amendment 762 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 8 (8) ‘the data subject’s consent’ means any freely given specific
Amendment 821 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b (b) collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a way incompatible with those purposes; further processing of data for health, historical, statistical, or scientific purposes shall not be considered as incompatible subject to compliance with the conditions in Article 81 or Article 83 as appropriate;
Amendment 994 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 7 – paragraph 4 4. Consent shall not provide a legal basis for the processing, where there is a significant imbalance or coercive relationship between the position of the data subject and the controller. The patient-healthcare provider relationship is not considered a significantly imbalanced or coercive relationship.
source: PE-504.340
2013/03/06
LIBE
3 amendments...
Amendment 1267 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 14 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new) (da) the data are processed for health, historical, statistical or scientific research purposes subject to the conditions and safeguards referred to in Articles 81 or 83 as appropriate, and the provision of such information proves impossible or would involve a disproportionate effort.
Amendment 1433 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b (b) for
Amendment 1434 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 17 – paragraph 3 – point b a (new) (ba) for maintaining medical records for prevention, medical diagnosis, treatment, palliative care, clinical trials, patient registries, and other health research and medical innovation purposes;
source: PE-506.147
2013/03/08
LIBE
8 amendments...
Amendment 2956 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 80 – paragraph 1 1. Member States shall provide for exemptions or derogations from the provisions on the general principles in Chapter II, the rights of the data subject in Chapter III, on controller and processor in Chapter IV, on the transfer of personal data to third countries and international organisations in Chapter V, the independent supervisory authorities in Chapter VI and on co-operation and consistency in Chapter VII and the provisions regarding processing concerning health and processing for historical, statistical and scientific research purposes in this chapter whenever this is necessary for the processing of personal data carried out solely for journalistic purposes or the purpose of artistic or literary expression in order to reconcile the right to the protection of personal data with the rules governing freedom of expression.
Amendment 2962 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 80 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. The European Data Protection Board shall issue guidance on when exemptions or derogations in accordance with paragraph 1 may be necessary, after consultation with representatives of the press, authors and artists, data subjects and civil society organisations.
Amendment 2981 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 81 – paragraph 1 – point c (c) other reasons of public interest in areas such as social protection, especially in order to ensure the quality and cost- effectiveness of the procedures used for settling claims for benefits and services in the health insurance system and the provision of health services.
Amendment 2987 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 81 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Where the data subject is required to give consent for the processing of personal data relating to health, the option of broad consent should be available. Member States may in any case provide for exceptions to the requirement of consent for the use of personal data for research, as referred to in paragraph 2, with regard to research that serves a high public interest. Such exemptions for processing shall be subject to a requirement that it be carried out if reasonable using anonymised or pseudonymised data. Data must be anonymised or pseudonymised under the highest technical standards and all necessary measures shall be taken to prevent re-identification of the data subjects.
Amendment 2998 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 81 – paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Within the limits of this Regulation, personal data may be processed for the purposes of a manufacturer's regulatory pre- and post-marketing obligations with respect to clinical evaluation of medical devices.
Amendment 3069 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 83 – paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Further processing of data for historical, statistical or scientific research purposes shall not be considered as incompatible with Article 5(1)(b) provided that the processing: (a) is subject to the conditions and safeguards of this Article; and (b) complies with all other relevant legislation.
Amendment 3079 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 83 – paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Where the data subject is required to give his/her consent under this article, the option of broad consent should be available.
Amendment 3094 #
Proposal for a regulation Article 83 – paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. A controller or processor may transfer personal data to a third country or an international organisation for historical, statistical or scientific research purposes if: (a) these purposes cannot reasonably be fulfilled by processing data which does not permit or not any longer permit the identification of the data subject; (b) the recipient does not reasonably have access to data enabling the attribution of information to an identified or identifiable data subject; and (c) contractual clauses between the controller or processor and the recipient of the data prohibit re-identification of the data subject and limit processing in accordance with the conditions and safeguards laid down in this Article.
source: PE-506.173
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2012/2025(INI) Enlargement: policies, criteria and EU's strategic interests
2012/08/06
AFET
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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2012/2026(INI) EU Strategy for the Horn of Africa
2012/09/10
AFET
26 amendments...
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas, as the fight against Al- Shabaab in Somalia makes incremental advances, there is an increasing risk that terrorist activities and destabilisation may move to other parts of Somalia or further afield in parts of Africa previously not affected
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bb. whereas the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia (TFG) has failed to create a stable and inclusive government capable of promoting consensus amongst its various ethnic and political components; whereas the new Government of Somalia must be fully supported by the international community so that it can take ownership of the challenges facing Somalia and restore sustainable political, democratic, ethnic and social stability;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B c (new) Bc. whereas a continuous belt of insecurity and instability stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian Ocean would also provide renewed strength to drug-trafficking activities across the Southern Atlantic from Latin America and the Caribbean and to trafficking in arms and people, with the opening up of new trafficking routes and the possibility to smuggle drugs towards both Europe and the Arab Peninsula
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B d (new) Bd. whereas competition amongst States for natural resources in the region, in particular fossil fuels and water, and competition to provide infrastructural access to ports for oil and gas producing States as well as access to the sea by landlocked States could fuel further tensions in the region and lead to chronic instability;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B e (new) Be. whereas long-term viable stability in the Horn of Africa can only be built on strong accountable democratic institutions, the rule of law and the respect for human rights, in particular, freedom of expression, and on better economic prospects for society at large.
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B f (new) Bf. whereas it is essential to actively nurture pockets of stability in the region, tackle poverty and promote economic recovery as a means of restoring failed States; whereas there can be no security without development and no development without security;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas significant donors and political actors in the region comprise not only traditional political and development actors such as the EU, the United States of America and international organisations such as the United Nations (UN) and the World Bank, but also Turkey, Egypt, the GCC, in particular Qatar, and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation; whereas China has been playing a key role in promoting infrastructural development and economic capabilities in the Horn of Africa by providing soft ad-hoc loans which are not conditional on countries undertaking effective reforms and are often the inducement for privileged access to natural resources and market access to the country;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the EU strategy for the Horn of Africa, and in particular its comprehensive approach based on tackling security and stability concerns, enforcing the rule of law and ensuring due process which must include functioning law enforcement mechanisms and procedures, as well as an independent judicial system, whilst addressing the underlying causes thereof; supports the five-pronged strategy based on: (i) building robust and accountable political structures in all countries of the Horn of Africa; (ii) working with the countries of the region and international organisations to resolve conflicts; (iii) ensuring that existing insecurity in the region does not threaten the security of other states; (iv) supporting efforts to promote economic growth and reduce poverty; and (v) supporting regional political and economic cooperation;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Welcomes the appointment of a European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Horn of Africa, as called for by Parliament in its aforementioned resolution of 10 May 2007 on the Horn of Africa; recalls that in its resolution Parliament asked the EUSR for the Horn of Africa to submit regular reports to Parliament, and invites the EUSR for the Horn of Africa to maintain dialogue and exchanges of views with its Members on a regular basis; also welcomes the appointment of a EUSR for Sudan and South Sudan; believes that with a view to securing full consultation and coordination of action, the two Special Representatives should be consulted on a regular basis by the competent programming services for the financial instruments for the external action of the EU, and should provide them with regular political and strategic advice; points out to the value of regular dialogue and coordination between the two EUSRs and the Heads of EU Delegations in the region.
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Welcomes the important contribution made by EUNAVFOR Operation ATALANTA to maritime security off the coast of Somalia by protecting World Food Programme chartered vessels delivering aid to Somalia and other vulnerable vessels, as well as supplies to AMISOM; welcomes the Council decision of 23 March 2012 prolonging EUNAVFOR Atalanta to December 2014 and extending its mandate to target the operational bases of pirates onshore; urges the Member States to ensure that EUNAVFOR Atalanta is properly supported with adequate surveillance and patrol ships, as well as with the means for pursuing pirates on land; calls upon Flag states to further develop and implement internationally agreed guidance regarding the use of privately contracted armed security personnel on board ships and for Private Maritime Security Companies to act in strict adherence with those guidelines;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Welcomes the decision by the Foreign Affairs Council of 12 December 2011 to establish a regional maritime capacity- building initiative, called EUCAP Nestor, in order to strengthen the maritime and judicial capabilities and training of coastal police forces and judges in consultation with, and with the consent of, the local communities in five countries in the Horn of Africa and the western Indian Ocean; calls for close coordination with other initiatives, including the EU's MARSIC project, under the Critical Maritime Routes Programme sponsored by the Instrument for Stability; believes that only by enhancing the coastal security capabilities of the riparian countries will the EU and its partners be able to withdraw their naval patrols from the area;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Welcomes the decision of July 2011 to extend and refocus the mandate of the EU Training Mission (EUTM) based in Uganda; nevertheless calls for the close monitoring of all recruits trained by EUTM
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Insists that, whenever possible, assistance by the EU in the Horn of Africa should not take the form of direct budgetary support, but should be granted in order to achieve specific targets on the basis of clear performance indicators; considers that when assistance must take the form of budgetary support, this should be made conditional on the attainment of specific objectives; believes that programmes directed at supporting the EU Strategy for the Horn of Africa should be able to benefit from the blending of resources, i.e., that funding for such programmes should be open to other international donors on the basis of clear common standards so as to facilitate a coordinated, uniform approach by all donors and minimum risk of conflicting approaches or duplication; similarly, the EU should be able to participate in the funding of third party programmes in the Horn of Africa, provided full respect with the rules for EU financial assistance to third countries can be ensured;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 b (new) 7b. Believes that the results of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in fighting Al-Shabaab, such as regaining control of Kismayo, confirm the strategic importance of supporting the African Union; stresses, therefore, the importance of promoting the process of institutional and capacity building and good governance of the African Union, and its response capabilities including at crisis management and military level; welcomes the establishment of a EU Delegation to the African Union in Addis Ababa;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Believes that a stable and secure Horn of Africa would have positive political and security impacts beyond the region, and also in terms of investments and secure shipping routes in the Indian Ocean; takes the view, therefore, that a reflection on strategies to promote security and stability in the region and on coordination to provide the necessary financial resources to implement a comprehensive approach should be started at G-20 level; notes in this regard the positive experience of the Somalia conference held in London in February 2012 and encourages the HR/VP to explore the possibility of a similar conference in 2013;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Takes the view that Ethiopia in particular has a strong democratic potential and a long-standing tradition of civil society engagement; and that renewed efforts should be made to promote dialogue with the Ethiopian authorities on further democratic reforms; stresses the importance of continuous assistance to South Sudan with a view to creating and sustaining an effective civil society; strongly believes that the new instrument for the promotion of democracy and human rights should include ad hoc financing lines for the Horn of Africa; believes that consideration should be given to extending the Endowment for Democracy to countries in the Horn of Africa;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10.
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Underlines the very positive example of Somaliland, which has demonstrated its capacity to develop and consolidate its democratic, economic and administrative structures over more than twenty years and create a sustainable democratic process; notes that Somaliland has so far been very successful in consolidating security and stability on its territory and in cooperating in the fight against piracy and terrorism; expresses concern, however, that should Al-Shabaab regroup in its mountainous border regions, Somaliland may become vulnerable; stresses, therefore, that it is essential to support Somaliland in the fight against terrorism, including promoting economic diversification and building capacity for youth employment; points out to the importance for Somaliland to promote the economic and social development of the region as a way to counter the radicalisation of areas of instability on its territory; calls on the Commission and the EEAS to support Somaliland in enhancing its development prospects and promoting its economic and social stability; stresses that in the quest for a solution for the long-
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Welcomes the strong statement of support for the new Federal institutions of Somalia by the HR/VP during the UN General Assembly Mini-Summit on Somalia in New York and, in particular, her commitment to a four year process of consolidation of the new Federal institutions and regional administration, and an international conference on Somalia for 2013; calls on Somaliland and the other federal entities to play a full and supportive role in negotiating their legal and political relationship with the new Federal institutions in Somalia with a view to achieving a sustainable, stable and prosperous Somali federal state;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 b (new) 11b. Points out to the key role of Ethiopia for the political and economic stability of the entire region; notes that in his inaugural speech, Hailemariam Desalegn, the new Prime Minister of Ethiopia, stressed the importance of strengthening Human Rights and democratic institutions in the country, in order to help develop a democratic culture and full respect for human rights in the country; believes that the new Ethiopian Government provides the opportunity to engage Ethiopia on all issues of common interest or concern, including those where there may have been a divergence of opinions in the past, and stresses the importance of supporting Ethiopia in its path to a new democratic system through positive dialogue and partnership; supports Ethiopia in its fight against terrorism, but stresses that such fight should be pursued in the framework of the full respect for fundamental rights;
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Calls on the Government of Ethiopia to formally endorse the Boundary Commission's
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Notes that there are signs that the LRA may be expanding its range, drawing more countries into the fight and putting more children at risk; recalls that the fight against the LRA and the hunt for the LRA's leader Joseph Kony has been heavily reliant on funding, equipment and logistical support from the United States of America; calls on the EU to coordinate with the USA for any additional assistance required in the fight against the LRA under African Union ownership;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 b (new) 12b. Believes that the Horn of Africa should also be perceived in terms of having strong economic potential, particularly mineral and agricultural; calls, therefore, on the Council, the Commission, the EEAS and the EIB, in coordination with other multilateral donors and financial institutions to identify projects of common interest for the countries of the region, which could promote cooperation and positive interdependence, e.g., in the areas of energy supply, including renewable energy, and natural resources, including water; stresses the importance of cross- border trade, access to international markets, port infrastructure and the provision of adequate corridors for access to ports by landlocked countries, as vital elements for the long-term economic development of the Horn of Africa; asks the Commission to carry out an in-depth analysis of the dimension and impact in economic, environmental and social terms, of land-renting practices to third countries in the Horn of Africa and to propose possible safe-guarding strategies and mechanisms;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 c (new) 12c. Stresses the great potential of the Grand Renaissance Blue Nile Dam project in the Benishangul-Gumuz region in Ethiopia for the production of clean energy and the economic development of the entire region; supports the international panel of experts established between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt on such a project and calls for better understanding on the sharing of water resources from the Nile and energy produced by the hydroelectric power plant connected to the dam;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13.
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and Commission, the EEAS and the Member States; the EU Special Representative for Sudan, the EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa, the Member States of the EU, the Government of Turkey, the Congress of the United States, the State Department of the United States, the African Union Commission, the Pan-African Parliament, the Governments and Parliaments of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the authorities of Somaliland.
source: PE-497.776
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2012/2036(INI) 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly. Recommendation to the Council
2012/11/05
AFET
1 amendments...
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point ab (ab) to focus on social and economic inclusion, democratic transition and political/electoral processes, capacity- building, the strengthening of civil society, the participation of young people in parliamentary democracy and the
source: PE-487.934
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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
AFET
11 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 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Recalls that the Southern Neighbourhood is of vital importance to the European Union and urges that a better balance be struck between pursuing market-oriented, on the one hand, and human and social approaches on the other in the EU's response to the Arab Spring; calls, therefore, for a greater focus on employment, education, training and regional development in order to help alleviate the current social and economic crisis in these countries, and to provide the assistance needed to support the ongoing political reforms and social and economic development; underlines the importance of supporting institutional capacity-building, including for the parliaments of these countries, an independent judicial system, the strengthening of civil-society organisations and the formation of pluralist political parties within a secular system, as well as of marked improvements in the respect of key fundamental rights such as the one to freedom of religion, in its individual, collective, public, private and institutional aspects;
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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2012/2137(INI) EU-China relations
2012/07/11
AFET
6 amendments...
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F.
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Recital O a (new) Oa. Whereas the rising tensions over the disputed islands and overlapping and conflicting claims exist in the East Asia's maritime areas;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 h (new) (h) Welcomes the increasing contacts between the PRC and Taiwan; stresses that the improvement in Cross-Strait relations is still seriously undermined by PRC's missiles aimed at Taiwan and China's international isolation of Taiwan; calls on China and the EU to respect Taiwan's right to meaningful participation in international organisations, as endorsed by the Council's declaration 9486/09 of 8 May 2009;
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 d (new) (d) Due to the European Union's significant interests in the security and stability of East Asia, calls upon all parties concerned (China, Japan and Taiwan) to demonstrate restraint and to take steps to calm the situation; urges all parties concerned to settle disputes peacefully in a spirit of cooperation and in respect of international law, in particular the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea;
source: PE-497.775
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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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2013/2082(INI)
2013/05/13
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Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b (b) Violence against religious communities, with political, socio- economic or ideological roots, persists in many parts of the world; clear condemnation by the European Union of all forms of violence and discrimination should be a basic element of EU policy in the area of freedom of religion or belief. Particular attention should be given to the position of those who changed their religion or belief, as in practice they are often the subject of social pressures, intimidation or outright violence.
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point h (h) (h) It should be stressed in the Guidelines that an indispensable part of freedom of religion or belief is the right to manifest the freedom of religion or belief in community with others; this includes: - the freedom to worship or assembly in connection with a religion or belief, and to establish and maintain places
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point i (i) The EU should take action when registration requirements for religious or belief-related organisations unduly limit the freedom of religion or belief. Registration should not be understood as a prerequisite for the enjoyment of one's human right to freedom of religion or belief, as that right cannot be conditional upon administrative or legal requirements. The EU should call for the abolishment of any legislation, such as the mandatory registration of one's religion in civil status documents, if this legislation leads to discrimination against persons holding non-religious beliefs or persons who have changed their religion or belief;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q (q) The EU should continue its initiatives in various multilateral fora in order to promote and protect the freedom of religion or belief. When appropriate, and upon request, the EU shall assist third countries in drawing up legislation promoting and protecting freedom of religion or belief.
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point r a (new) (r a) The EU Special Representative on Human Rights should see the protection of freedom of religion or belief as an important aspect of his/her mandate and will have a visible role in promoting this freedom through the external relations of the EU.
source: PE-510.655
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