Official Journal
of the European Union

ISSN 1725-2423
doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2010.015.eng

C 15E
Volume 53
21 January 2010
Complete edition

English edition

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European Parliament

2008-2009 SESSION

Sittings of 21 to 23 October 2008

TEXTS ADOPTED

The Minutes of this session have been published in  OJ C 3 E, 8.1.2009.

I Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

RESOLUTIONS

European Parliament

Tuesday 21 October 2008

2010/C 15 E/01

Building a Global Climate Change Alliance
European Parliament resolution of 21 October 2008 on building a Global Climate Change Alliance between the European Union and poor developing countries most vulnerable to climate change (2008/2131(INI))

1

2010/C 15 E/02

Governance and partnership at a national, regional and project basis in the field of regional policy
European Parliament resolution of 21 October 2008 on governance and partnership at national and regional levels and a basis for projects in the sphere of regional policy (2008/2064(INI))

10

2010/C 15 E/03

Better lawmaking 2006 pursuant to Article 9 of the Protocol on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality
European Parliament resolution of 21 October 2008 on ‘Better lawmaking 2006’ pursuant to Article 9 of the Protocol on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality (2008/2045(INI))

16

2010/C 15 E/04

24th Annual Report from the Commission on monitoring the application of Community law
European Parliament resolution of 21 October 2008 on monitoring the application of Community law — 24th annual report from the Commission (2008/2046(INI))

21

2010/C 15 E/05

Institutional aspects of Regulatory Agencies
European Parliament resolution of 21 October 2008 on a strategy for the future settlement of the institutional aspects of Regulatory Agencies (2008/2103(INI))

27

2010/C 15 E/06

Indictment and bringing to trial of Joseph Kony at the International Criminal Court
European Parliament resolution of 21 October 2008 on the indictment and bringing to trial of Joseph Kony at the International Criminal Court

33

2010/C 15 E/07

Combating trafficking in children
Declaration of the European Parliament on combating trafficking in children

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Wednesday 22 October 2008

2010/C 15 E/08

European Council of 15 and 16 October 2008
European Parliament resolution of 22 October 2008 on the European Council of 15 and 16 October 2008

40

2010/C 15 E/09

Evaluation of the Australia-EU PNR agreement
European Parliament recommendation of 22 October 2008 to the Council concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and Australia on the processing and transfer of European Union-sourced passenger name record (PNR) data by air carriers to the Australian customs service (2008/2187(INI))

46

2010/C 15 E/10

Challenges to collective agreements in the EU
European Parliament resolution of 22 October 2008 on challenges to collective agreements in the EU (2008/2085(INI))

50

2010/C 15 E/11

Democracy, human rights and the new EU-Vietnam Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
European Parliament resolution of 22 October 2008 on democracy, human rights and the new EU-Vietnam Partnership and Cooperation Agreement

58

Thursday 23 October 2008

2010/C 15 E/12

Piracy at sea
European Parliament resolution of 23 October 2008 on piracy at sea

61

2010/C 15 E/13

Equivalence of accounting standards
European Parliament resolution of 23 October 2008 on the draft Commission regulation of 2 June 2008 amending Commission Regulation (EC) No 809/2004 implementing Directive 2003/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards elements related to prospectuses and advertisements and on the draft Commission decision of 2 June 2008 on the use by third-country issuers of securities of certain third-country national accounting standards and international financial reporting standards to prepare their consolidated financial statements

64

2010/C 15 E/14

Aviation security measures and body scanners
European Parliament resolution of 23 October 2008 on the impact of aviation security measures and body scanners on human rights, privacy, personal dignity and data protection

71

2010/C 15 E/15

EC-Bosnia and Herzegovina Stabilisation and Association Agreement
European Parliament resolution of 23 October 2008 on the conclusion of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, of the other part

72

2010/C 15 E/16

Commemoration of the Holodomor, the artificial famine in Ukraine (1932-1933)
European Parliament resolution of 23 October 2008 on the commemoration of the Holodomor, the Ukraine artificial famine (1932-1933)

78

2010/C 15 E/17

Annual report on the European Ombudsman's activities in 2007
European Parliament resolution of 23 October 2008 on the annual report on the European Ombudsman's activities in 2007 (2008/2158(INI))

80

2010/C 15 E/18

Venezuela
European Parliament resolution of 23 October 2008 on political disqualifications in Venezuela

85

2010/C 15 E/19

Democratic Republic of Congo: clashes in the eastern border areas
European Parliament resolution of 23 October 2008 on the Democratic Republic of Congo: clashes in the eastern border areas of the DRC

86

2010/C 15 E/20

Burma
European Parliament resolution of 23 October 2008 on Burma

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III Preparatory acts

European Parliament

Tuesday 21 October 2008

2010/C 15 E/21

Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation: EC and New Zealand *
European Parliament legislative resolution of 21 October 2008 on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion on behalf of the European Community of the Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation between the European Community of the one part and the Government of New Zealand of the other part (COM(2008)0170 — C6-0292/2008 — 2008/0066(CNS))

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2010/C 15 E/22

Cooperation between the International Civil Aviation Organisation and the European Community regarding security audits/inspections and related matters *
European Parliament legislative resolution of 21 October 2008 on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the International Civil Aviation Organisation and the European Community regarding security audits/inspections and related matters (COM(2008)0335 — C6-0320/2008 — 2008/0111(CNS))

93

2010/C 15 E/23

Civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles (codified version) ***I
European Parliament legislative resolution of 21 October 2008 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to insurance against civil liability in respect of the use of motor vehicles, and the enforcement of the obligation to insure against such liability (codified version) (COM(2008)0098 — C6-0144/2008 — 2008/0049(COD))

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2010/C 15 E/24

Simple pressure vessels (codified version) ***I
European Parliament legislative resolution of 21 October 2008 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to simple pressure vessels (codified version) (COM(2008)0202 — C6-0172/2008 — 2008/0076(COD))

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2010/C 15 E/25

Supplementary protection certificate for medicinal products (codified version) ***I
European Parliament legislative resolution of 21 October 2008 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the supplementary protection certificate for medicinal products (codified version) (COM(2008)0369 — C6-0244/2008 — 2008/0126(COD))

95

2010/C 15 E/26

Application of the Protocol on the excessive deficit procedure annexed to the EC Treaty (codified version) *
European Parliament legislative resolution of 21 October 2008 on the proposal for a Council regulation on the application of the Protocol on the excessive deficit procedure annexed to the Treaty establishing the European Community (codified version) (COM(2008)0073 — C6-0147/2008 — 2008/0053(CNS))

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2010/C 15 E/27

Certain categories of agreements and concerted practices in the air transport sector (codified version) *
European Parliament legislative resolution of 21 October 2008 on the proposal for a Council regulation on the application of Article 81(3) of the Treaty to certain categories of agreements and concerted practices in the air transport sector (codified version) (COM(2008)0367 — C6-0272/2008 — 2008/0124(CNS))

97

2010/C 15 E/28

System of the Communities' own resources *
European Parliament legislative resolution of 21 October 2008 on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1150/2000 implementing Decision 2000/597/EC, Euratom on the system of the Communities' own resources (COM(2008)0223 — C6-0197/2008 — 2008/0089(CNS))

97

2010/C 15 E/29

European Evidence Warrant for the purpose of obtaining objects, documents and data for use in proceedings in criminal matters *
European Parliament legislative resolution of 21 October 2008 on the draft Council framework decision on the European Evidence Warrant for the purpose of obtaining objects, documents and data for use in proceedings in criminal matters (13076/2007 — C6-0293/2008 — 2003/0270(CNS))

99

2010/C 15 E/30

Recovery of cod stocks *
European Parliament legislative resolution of 21 October 2008 on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 423/2004 as regards the recovery of cod stocks and amending Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 (COM(2008)0162 — C6-0183/2008 — 2008/0063(CNS))

112

2010/C 15 E/31

Mobilising the Solidarity Fund of the European Union
European Parliament resolution of 21 October 2008 on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund, in accordance with point 26 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (COM(2008)0557 — C6-0318/2008 — 2008/2253(ACI))
ANNEX

117

2010/C 15 E/32

Draft amending budget No 7/2008
European Parliament resolution of 21 October 2008 on Draft amending budget No 7/2008 of the European Union for the financial year 2008, Section III — Commission (14359/2008 — C6-0375/2008 — 2008/2252(BUD))

119

2010/C 15 E/33

Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (Lithuania and Spain)
European Parliament resolution of 21 October 2008 on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 28 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (COM(2008)0547 — C6-0312/2008 — 2008/2251 (ACI))
ANNEX

120

2010/C 15 E/34

Erasmus Mundus programme (2009-2013) ***I
European Parliament legislative resolution of 21 October 2008 on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing an action programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with third countries (Erasmus Mundus) (2009-2013) (COM(2007)0395 — C6-0228/2007 — 2007/0145(COD))
P6_TC1-COD(2007)0145
Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 21 October 2008 with a view to the adoption of Decision No …/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Erasmus Mundus 2009-2013 action programme for the enhancement of quality in higher education and the promotion of intercultural understanding through cooperation with third countries

122

2010/C 15 E/35

Safety rules and standards for passenger ships (recast version) ***I
European Parliament legislative resolution of 21 October 2008 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety rules and standards for passenger ships (recast) (COM(2007)0737 — C6-0442/2007 — 2007/0257(COD))

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2010/C 15 E/36

Genetically modified micro-organisms (recast version) ***I
European Parliament legislative resolution of 21 October 2008 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms (recast) (COM(2007)0736 — C6-0439/2007 — 2007/0259(COD))
P6_TC1-COD(2007)0259
Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 21 October 2008 with a view to the adoption of Directive 2008/…/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the contained use of genetically modified micro-organisms (recast)

124

2010/C 15 E/37

Statistical returns in respect of carriage of goods and passengers by sea (recast) ***I
European Parliament legislative resolution of 21 October 2008 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on statistical returns in respect of carriage of goods and passengers by sea (recast) (COM(2007)0859 — C6-0001/2008 — 2007/0288(COD))
P6_TC1-COD(2007)0288
Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 21 October 2008 with a view to the adoption of Directive 2008/…/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on statistical returns in respect of carriage of goods and passengers by sea (recast)

126

2010/C 15 E/38

Community statistics on trade between Member States ***I
European Parliament legislative resolution of 21 October 2008 on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 638/2004 on Community statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States (COM(2008)0058 — C6-0059/2008 — 2008/0026(COD))
P6_TC1-COD(2008)0026
Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 21 October 2008 with a view to the adoption of Regulation (EC) No …/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 638/2004 on Community statistics relating to the trading of goods between Member States

127

2010/C 15 E/39

Applicable law in matrimonial matters *
European Parliament legislative resolution of 21 October 2008 on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003 as regards jurisdiction and introducing rules concerning applicable law in matrimonial matters (COM(2006)0399 — C6-0305/2006 — 2006/0135(CNS))

128

2010/C 15 E/40

Management of fishing fleets registered in the outermost regions *
European Parliament legislative resolution of 21 October 2008 on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 639/2004 on the management of fishing fleets registered in the Community outermost regions (COM(2008)0444 — C6-0298/2008 — 2008/0138(CNS))

135

Wednesday 22 October 2008

2010/C 15 E/41

Approving the appointment of Baroness Ashton as a Member of the Commission
European Parliament decision of 22 October 2008 approving the appointment of Catherine Margaret Ashton, Baroness Ashton of Upholland, as a Member of the Commission

137

2010/C 15 E/42

Temporary workers ***II
European Parliament legislative resolution of 22 October 2008 on the Council common position for adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on temporary agency work (10599/2/2008 — C6-0327/2008 — 2002/0072(COD))

137

2010/C 15 E/43

Multiannual Community programme on protecting children using the Internet and other communication technologies ***I
European Parliament legislative resolution of 22 October 2008 on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a multiannual Community programme on protecting children using the Internet and other communication technologies (COM(2008)0106 — C6-0092/2008 — 2008/0047(COD))
P6_TC1-COD(2008)0047
Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 22 October 2008 with a view to the adoption of Decision No …/2008/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a multiannual Community programme on protecting children using the Internet and other communication technologies

138

2010/C 15 E/44

Promotion of clean road transport vehicles ***I
European Parliament legislative resolution of 22 October 2008 on the revised proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of clean and energy efficient road transport vehicles (COM(2007)0817 — C6-0008/2008 — 2005/0283(COD))
P6_TC1-COD(2005)0283
Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 22 October 2008 with a view to the adoption of Directive 2008/…/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the promotion of clean and energyefficient road transport vehicles

139

2010/C 15 E/45

Variations to the terms of marketing authorisations for medicinal products ***I
European Parliament legislative resolution of 22 October 2008 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2001/82/EC and Directive 2001/83/EC as regards variations to the terms of marketing authorisations for medicinal products (COM(2008)0123 — C6-0137/2008 — 2008/0045(COD))
P6_TC1-COD(2008)0045
Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 22 October 2008 with a view to the adoption of Directive 2008/…/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2001/82/EC and Directive 2001/83/EC, as regards variations to the terms of marketing authorisations for medicinal products

140

2010/C 15 E/46

Protection of consumers in respect of certain aspects of timeshares ***I
European Parliament legislative resolution of 22 October 2008 on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of consumers in respect of certain aspects of timeshare, long-term holiday products, resale and exchange (COM(2007)0303 — C6-0159/2007 — 2007/0113(COD))
P6_TC1-COD(2007)0113
Position of the European Parliament adopted at first reading on 22 October 2008 with a view to the adoption of Directive 2008/…/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of consumers in respect of certain aspects of timeshare, long-term holiday product, resale and exchange contracts

141

Thursday 23 October 2008

2010/C 15 E/47

Draft general budget 2009 (Section III)
European Parliament resolution of 23 October 2008 on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2009, Section III — Commission (C6-0309/2008 — 2008/2026(BUD))and Letter of amendment No 1/2009 (SEC(2008)2435) to the preliminary draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2009
ANNEX

142

2010/C 15 E/48

Draft general budget 2009 (Sections I, II, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII and IX)
European Parliament resolution of 23 October 2008 on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2009, Section I — European Parliament, Section II — Council, Section IV — Court of Justice, Section V — Court of Auditors, Section VI — European Economic and Social Committee, Section VII — Committee of the Regions, Section VIII — European Ombudsman and Section IX — European Data Protection Supervisor (C6-0310/2008 — 2008/2026B(BUD))

153

2010/C 15 E/49

Airport charges ***II
European Parliament legislative resolution of 23 October 2008 on the Council common position for adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on airport charges (8332/2/2008 — C6-0259/2008 — 2007/0013(COD))
P6_TC2-COD(2007)0013
Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 23 October 2008 with a view to the adoption of Directive 2008/…/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on airport charges

158

2010/C 15 E/50

Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the EC and Bosnia and Herzegovina ***
European Parliament legislative resolution of 23 October 2008 on the proposal for a Council and Commission decision on the conclusion of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, of the other part (8225/2008 — COM(2008)0182 — C6-0255/2008 — 2008/0073(AVC))

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