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European Parliament 2014-2019
European Parliament 2014-2019 Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs LIBE_PV(2016)0321_2 MINUTES Extraordinary meeting of 21 March 2016, 15:00 - 18.30 BRUSSELS The meeting opened at 15:06 on Monday, 21 March 2016, with Birgit Sippel presiding. 1. Adoption of agenda LIBE_OJ (2015)0321_1 The agenda was adopted with the following change in the order of business: point 6 had been postponed to a later meeting. 2. Chair's announcements The Chair indicated that interpretation was available in all languages except Gaelic, Danish and Croatian for this meeting. 3. Approval of minutes The following minutes were approved: 30 March 2015 - 1 April 2015 PV – PE573.170v01-00 28-29 May 2015 PV – PE557.308v01-00 2 July 2015 PV – PE560.887v01-00 4. Legal aid for suspects or accused persons deprived of liberty and legal aid in European arrest warrant proceedings LIBE/8/00271 ***I 2013/0409(COD) COM(2013)0824 – C7-0429/2013 The Rapporteur Dennis de Jong (GUE/NGL) presented the state of play of the on- going trilogue negotiations to the committee. Birgit Sippel (S&D) as acting Chair introduced the debate, followed by an intervention of Jan Zwart for the Dutch Council Presidency. PV\1089581EN.docx PE578.836v01-00 EN United in diversity EN 5. European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) report "Professionally speaking: challenges to achieving equality for LGBT people" LIBE/8/05990 Presentation by Ioannis Dimitrakopoulos, FRA’s Head of Equality and Citizens’ Rights Department Ioannis Dimitrakopoulos presented the report of the Fundamental Rights Agency. - The following Members took the floor: Bigitt Sippel (S&D), Jean Lambert (Greens/ALE) and Marek Jurek (ECR). -
Romanian Political Science Review Vol. XXI, No. 1 2021
Romanian Political Science Review vol. XXI, no. 1 2021 The end of the Cold War, and the extinction of communism both as an ideology and a practice of government, not only have made possible an unparalleled experiment in building a democratic order in Central and Eastern Europe, but have opened up a most extraordinary intellectual opportunity: to understand, compare and eventually appraise what had previously been neither understandable nor comparable. Studia Politica. Romanian Political Science Review was established in the realization that the problems and concerns of both new and old democracies are beginning to converge. The journal fosters the work of the first generations of Romanian political scientists permeated by a sense of critical engagement with European and American intellectual and political traditions that inspired and explained the modern notions of democracy, pluralism, political liberty, individual freedom, and civil rights. Believing that ideas do matter, the Editors share a common commitment as intellectuals and scholars to try to shed light on the major political problems facing Romania, a country that has recently undergone unprecedented political and social changes. They think of Studia Politica. Romanian Political Science Review as a challenge and a mandate to be involved in scholarly issues of fundamental importance, related not only to the democratization of Romanian polity and politics, to the “great transformation” that is taking place in Central and Eastern Europe, but also to the make-over of the assumptions and prospects of their discipline. They hope to be joined in by those scholars in other countries who feel that the demise of communism calls for a new political science able to reassess the very foundations of democratic ideals and procedures. -
Letter to the Commission Regarding Printers Voluntary Agreement
Brussels, Wednesday 26th of May To: Mr Virginijus Sinkevičius, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Mr Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for the Internal Market Mr Frans Timmermans, European Commission Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal We urge the European Commission to keep its promises and propose a regulatory measure addressing the durability and repairability of printers as well as the reusability of cartridges as part of the forthcoming Circular Electronics Initiative. And we ask that the Commission rejects the proposed voluntary agreement drafted by manufacturers. The Commission's flagship Circular Economy Action Plan, adopted in March 2020, has set out to address the entire life cycle of products and tackle their premature obsolescence notably by promoting the right to repair for ICT products. In addition to mobile phones, laptops and tablets, the Plan has rightfully identified printers as a particularly wasteful product category, and has included a commitment to tackle them by means of a dedicated regulatory instrument “unless the sector reaches an ambitious voluntary agreement” by September 2020. Nearly one year later, the discussions on the voluntary agreement have not yielded any tangible results. Voluntary approaches clearly do not work. We need strong regulatory action now. We are extremely concerned by this situation. Not only because of the negative impacts of short-lived printers on the environment and on consumers but also because we are witnessing promises made being walked back on. Printers are one of the most iconic examples of premature obsolescence. Our analysis of printers in use today suggests that over 80% of them have been in use for less than 3 years, and only about 4% have been in use for 5 years or longer. -
Green Deal – the Coordinators
Green Deal – The Coordinators David Sassoli S&D ”I want the European Green Deal to become Europe’s hallmark. At the heart of it is our commitment to becoming the world’s first climate-neutral continent. It is also a long-term economic imperative: those who act first European Parliament and fastest will be the ones who grasp the opportunities from the ecological transition. I want Europe to be 1 February 2020 – H1 2024 the front-runner. I want Europe to be the exporter of knowledge, technologies and best practice.” — Ursula von der Leyen Lorenzo Mannelli Klaus Welle President of the European Commission Head of Cabinet Secretary General Chairs and Vice-Chairs Political Group Coordinators EPP S&D EPP S&D Renew ID Europe ENVI Renew Committee on Europe Dan-Ştefan Motreanu César Luena Peter Liese Jytte Guteland Nils Torvalds Silvia Sardone Vice-Chair Vice-Chair Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator the Environment, Public Health Greens/EFA GUE/NGL Greens/EFA ECR GUE/NGL and Food Safety Pacal Canfin Chair Bas Eickhout Anja Hazekamp Bas Eickhout Alexandr Vondra Silvia Modig Vice-Chair Vice-Chair Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator S&D S&D EPP S&D Renew ID Europe EPP ITRE Patrizia Toia Lina Gálvez Muñoz Christian Ehler Dan Nica Martina Dlabajová Paolo Borchia Committee on Vice-Chair Vice-Chair Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator Coordinator Industry, Research Renew ECR Greens/EFA ECR GUE/NGL and Energy Cristian Bușoi Europe Chair Morten Petersen Zdzisław Krasnodębski Ville Niinistö Zdzisław Krasnodębski Marisa Matias Vice-Chair Vice-Chair -
Local Benefits of Europe
Local Benefits of Europe 1 European Green Party Rue Wiertz 31, 1050 Brussels – Belgium [email protected] Funded by the European Parliament. Sole liability remains with the author. Printed in Brussels, Belgium on recycled paper Designed by Mijuro © 2018 DEAR FRIENDS European politics have a signifi cant Evelyne Huytebroeck influence on the lives of people at the (Member of the EGP Committee) local level. In many EU Member States, the local elections are held simulta- neously with the European elections providing a huge opportunity to link the two election campaigns. Against this background, we would like to provide you with some practical background material and answer your questions on how European decisions in various policy areas influence your municipality by means of this booklet ‘Local Benefi ts of Europe’. This booklet is based on a work that was done by the German Greens lead by Anna Cavazzini and Reinhard Bütikofer. The information can also help you prepare for your local election programmes or campaigns. We place particular emphasis on how the people in your community benefi t practically from Europe, ranging from (Secretary General EGP) environmental protection to structural Mar Garcia policy, and what the Greens in Europe have achieved for European communi- ties. If you need more information on a spe- cifi c topic - no problem: in each chapter, you will fi nd a contact person who has contributed to this handbook and can answer your questions. We hope that this handbook will help you to prepare for the upcoming Euro- pean and local elections. Best regards 1. How do cities and municipalities benefi t from Europe? 5 1.1. -
European Parliament: 7Th February 2017 Redistribution of Political Balance
POLICY PAPER European issues n°420 European Parliament: 7th February 2017 redistribution of political balance Charles de Marcilly François Frigot At the mid-term of the 8th legislature, the European Parliament, in office since the elections of May 2014, is implementing a traditional “distribution” of posts of responsibility. Article 19 of the internal regulation stipulates that the Chairs of the parliamentary committees, the Deputy-Chairs, as well as the questeurs, hold their mandates for a renewable 2 and a-half year period. Moreover, internal elections within the political groups have supported their Chairs, whilst we note that there has been some slight rebalancing in terms of the coordinators’ posts. Although Italian citizens draw specific attention with the two main candidates in the battle for the top post, we should note other appointments if we are to understand the careful balance between nationalities, political groups and individual experience of the European members of Parliament. A TUMULTUOUS PRESIDENTIAL provide collective impetus to potential hesitations on the part of the Member States. In spite of the victory of the European People’s Party (EPP) in the European elections, it supported Martin As a result the election of the new President of Schulz in July 2104 who stood for a second mandate as Parliament was a lively[1] affair: the EPP candidate – President of the Parliament. In all, with the support of the Antonio Tajani – and S&D Gianni Pittella were running Liberals (ADLE), Martin Schulz won 409 votes following neck and neck in the fourth round of the relative an agreement concluded by the “grand coalition” after majority of the votes cast[2]. -
Nachrichten Aus Brüssel
30 | BZB März 17 | Politik Nachrichten aus Brüssel menten in allen EU-Mitgliedsstaaten. Vorausge- gangen waren kontroverse Beratungen, in deren Malta übernimmt Ratsvorsitz Verlauf zum Teil heftige Kritik an der Geschäfts- und Preispolitik der Pharmaunternehmen geäu- Anfang Januar hat Malta für ein halbes Jahr den ßert wurde. Im Rahmen ihres Berichts stellen Ratsvorsitz in der Europäischen Union übernom- die Mitglieder des Gesundheitsausschusses eine men. Die Inselrepublik, die seit 2004 Mitglied Reihe von detaillierten Forderungen an die EU- der Gemeinschaft ist, hat zum ersten Mal die Mitgliedsstaaten und die Europäische Kommis- Ratspräsidentschaft inne. Für das kleine Land sion auf. So mahnen sie mehr Transparenz bei mit einer Gesamtbevölkerung von 433 000 Ein- der Festsetzung der Arzneimittelpreise und mehr wohnern ist dies eine organisatorische und vor Wettbewerb durch Generikaprodukte an. Ferner allem personelle Herausforderung. Inhaltlich sollen die Forschung und Entwicklung von Arz- setzen die Malteser auf Kontinuität, indem sie neimitteln intensiviert und der Rechtsrahmen die Politik der beiden vorherigen Ratspräsident- für den Patentschutz bei Medikamenten moder- schaften der Niederlande und der Slowakei fort- nisiert werden. Die Forderungen des Parlaments setzen. Ganz oben auf der Prioritätenliste stehen dürften nicht ungehört verhallen. Die Europäi- die Themen Migration, Binnenmarkt, Sicher- sche Union hat im Arzneimittelbereich unmittel- heit, soziale Eingliederung, Europas Nachbarn bare Gesetzgebungskompetenzen. und Maritimes. -
Utskott I Europaparlamentet
Utskott i Europaparlamentet AFET Utskottet för utrikesfrågor REGI Utskottet för regional utveckling David Lega, Charlie Weimers (Suppleant: Jytte Guteland, Arba Kokalari, Erik Bergkvist Evin Incir) AGRI Utskottet för jordbruk och landsbygdens utveckling DROI Underutskottet för mänskliga rättigheter (Suppleant: Emma Wiesner, Pär Holmgren) David Lega, Karin Karlsbro PECH Fiskeriutskottet SEDE Underutskottet för säkerhet och försvar Emma Wiesner DEVE Utskottet för utveckling CULT Utskottet för kultur och utbildning Tomas Tobé - ordförande (Suppleant: Evin Incir) (Suppleant: Heléne Fritzon) INTA Utskottet för internationell handel JURI Utskottet för rättsliga frågor Karin Karlsbro, Jörgen Warborn LIBE Utskottet för medborgerliga fri- och rättigheter samt rättsli- BUDG Budgetutskottet ga och inrikes frågor (Suppleant: Erik Bergkvist, Jörgen Warborn) Alice Bah Kuhnke, Evin Incir, Tomas Tobé (Suppleant: Abir Al-Sahlani, Malin Björk, Charlie Weimers) CONT Budgetkontrollutskottet (Suppleant: David Lega) AFCO Utskottet för konstitutionella frågor ECON Utskottet för ekonomi och valutafrågor FEMM Utskottet för kvinnors rättigheter och jämställdhet mellan (Suppleant: Jessica Polfjärd, Jessica Stegrud) kvinnor och män Heléne Fritzon, Arba Kokalari, Jessica Stegrud, Alice Bah Kuhnke EMPL Utskottet för sysselsättning och sociala frågor (Suppleant: Abir Al-Sahlani) Abir Al-Sahlani, Heléne Fritzon (Suppleant: Johan Danielsson, Peter Lund- gren, Sara Skyttedal, Jessica Polfjärd) BECA Särskilda utskottet för cancerbekämpning Johan Danielsson ENVI Utskottet -
Time for the European Commission to Legislate on Collective Redress
Mr Jean-Claude Juncker President of the Commission Mrs Vera Jourová Commissioner The Consumer Voice in Europe European Commission Rue de la Loi 200 B – 1049 Brussels Ref.: BEUC-X-2017-107 10 October 2017 Subject: Time for the European Commission to legislate on collective redress Dear President Juncker, Dear Commissioner Jourová, I write on behalf of BEUC, The European Consumer Organisation, to ask you to propose a binding legislative measure on collective redress. Consumer rights at EU level have come a long way over the last 20 years. However, the inability of consumers to band together to claim their rights when they have suffered detriment is one of the missing pieces of the jigsaw for EU consumers to access justice. As you are aware, Volkswagen has steadfastly refused to compensate consumers in Europe affected by the emissions scandal. This is in stark contrast to their response in the United States, where the threat of class action has proved decisive in delivering compensation for affected consumers. In your State of the Union speech a few days ago, you said that you are “shocked when consumers are knowingly and deliberately misled” and that you “call on the car industry to come clean and make it right”. We know that despite Commissioner Jourova’s efforts, which we appreciate, the company still refuses to put things right. Since the scandal broke over two years ago, VW remains adamant it will not compensate European car owners. It is now in your hands to decide whether in the future European consumers who have been victims of fraud on a large scale, or who have suffered from a trader’s unfair or illegal practices, should have a realistic chance to be compensated. -
En En Amendments
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 2014 - 2019 Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection 2014/2228(INI) 26.2.2015 AMENDMENTS 1 - 226 Draft opinion Dita Charanzová (PE544.489v01) on the recommendations to the European Commission on the negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade Investment Partnership (TTIP) (2014/2228(INI) AM\1051458EN.doc PE549.407v01-00 EN United in diversity EN AM_Com_NonLegOpinion PE549.407v01-00 2/109 AM\1051458EN.doc EN Amendment 1 Dita Charanzová Draft opinion Paragraph -1 a (new) Draft opinion Amendment -1a. Addresses, in the context of the ongoing negotiations on TTIP, the following recommendations to the Commission: Or. en Amendment 2 Dita Charanzová Draft opinion Paragraph -1 – point a (new) Draft opinion Amendment (a) regarding political priorities: Or. en Amendment 3 Pascal Durand, Igor Šoltes Draft opinion Paragraph 1 Draft opinion Amendment 1. Demands that the main outcome of the deleted negotiations be an ambitious and comprehensive agreement, bringing a significant market opening for EU companies, including SMEs; Or. fr AM\1051458EN.doc 3/109 PE549.407v01-00 EN Amendment 4 Lucy Anderson Draft opinion Paragraph 1 Draft opinion Amendment 1. Demands that the main outcome of the deleted negotiations be an ambitious and comprehensive agreement, bringing a significant market opening for EU companies, including SMEs; Or. en Amendment 5 Dita Charanzová Draft opinion Paragraph 1 Draft opinion Amendment 1. Demands that the main outcome of the 1. to ensure that the main outcome of the negotiations be an ambitious and negotiations be an ambitious and comprehensive agreement, bringing a comprehensive agreement, bringing a significant market opening for EU significant market opening for EU companies, including SMEs; companies, including SMEs; Or. -
Results of Roll-Call Votes of 2 April 2019
Committee on Industry, Research and Energy Results of roll-call votes of 2 April 2019 Table of Contents 1. Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination - 2018/0224(COD) - Rapporteur: Dan Nica - Vote on the partial agreement resulting from interinstitutional negotiations ...................................................................... 2 2. Proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation - 2018/0225(COD) - Rapporteur: Christian Ehler - Vote on the partial agreement resulting from interinstitutional negotiations ................................................................................................................ 3 Key to symbols: + (in favour), - (against), 0 (abstention). 1. Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination - 2018/0224(COD) - Rapporteur: Dan Nica - Vote on the partial agreement resulting from interinstitutional negotiations 49 + ALDE Fredrick Federley, Gesine Meissner, Lieve Wierinck ECR Zdzisław Krasnodębski, Rupert Matthews, Evžen Tošenovský EFDD Rosa D'Amato, Rolandas Paksas ENF Angelo Ciocca GUE/NGL Jaromír Kohlíček, Paloma López Bermejo, -
Brussels, to the Attention of Members of the European Parliament Who
CATHERINE ASHTQN ANDRIS PIEBALGS HIGH REPRESENTATIVE MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION VICE PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION DEVELOPMENT Brussels, A(2013)3540142-3819594 To the attention of Members of the European Parliament who signed the letter of 20 November Dear Colleagues, Thank you for your letter of 20 November addressed to both of us as well as to Commissioners Georgieva and De Gucht concerning land acquisitions in Colombia. Land issues axe obviously one of the key dimensions of the decade-old internal conflict in Colombia and therefore deserve close attention on the part of the EU. This is the reason why the EU has been devoting considerable financial resources to funding projects aimed at helping displaced people, at facilitating their return and reintegration and at supporting people at risk in the framework of the land restitution process. Moreover, the EU is also directly contributing to the implementation of the law on victims and land restitution through a project funded in the framework of the instrument for stability. At political level, the issues related to the implementation of the law are also discussed regularly in the framework of the various dialogue fora between the EU and Colombia, including the EU-Coiombia Dialogue on Human Rights. The EU is also engaged in exchanges with the Colombian authorities about mining and natural resources, which have an obvious relation with land use and occupation issues. The EU is hopeful that the current negotiations between the FARC and the Colombian authorities should, if they are successful, contribute to reducing tensions about land in Colombia. We have also been informed that the Colombian institute for Rural Development (INCODER), in charge of the formalisation of land titles, has launched a number of enquiries into a number of cases of alleged undue accumulation of agricultural family units (IJAF), including in the region to which your correspondence refers.