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Document 52008AP0110
European Migration Network # European Parliament legislative resolution of 10 April 2008 on the proposal for a Council decision establishing a European Migration Network (COM(2007)0466 — C6-0303/2007 — 2007/0167(CNS))
European Migration Network
European Parliament legislative resolution of 10 April 2008 on the proposal for a Council decision establishing a European Migration Network (COM(2007)0466 — C6-0303/2007 — 2007/0167(CNS))
European Migration Network
European Parliament legislative resolution of 10 April 2008 on the proposal for a Council decision establishing a European Migration Network (COM(2007)0466 — C6-0303/2007 — 2007/0167(CNS))
IO C 247E, 15.10.2009, p. 52–60
(BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
15.10.2009 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
CE 247/52 |
Thursday 10 April 2008
European Migration Network *
P6_TA(2008)0110
European Parliament legislative resolution of 10 April 2008 on the proposal for a Council decision establishing a European Migration Network (COM(2007)0466 — C6-0303/2007 — 2007/0167(CNS))
2009/C 247 E/13
(Consultation procedure)
The European Parliament,
having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2007)0466),
having regard to Article 66 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0303/2007),
having regard to the opinion of the Committee on Legal Affairs on the proposed legal basis,
having regard to Rules 51 and 35 of its Rules of Procedure,
having regard to the report of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A6-0066/2008),
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Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
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Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty; |
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Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
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Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially; |
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Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission. |
TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION |
AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT |
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Amendment 1 |
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Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION establishing a European Migration Network |
Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION establishing a European Migration and Asylum Network |
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Amendment 2 |
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Recital 6 |
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Amendment 3 |
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Recital 6a (new) |
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Amendment 4 |
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Recital 8 |
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Amendment 5 |
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Recital 9 |
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Amendment 6 |
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Recital 12 |
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Amendment 7 |
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Recital 14 |
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Amendment 8 |
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Recital 14a (new) |
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Amendment 9 |
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Recital 14b (new) |
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Amendment 10 |
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Article 1, paragraph 2 |
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The objective of the EMN shall be to meet the information needs of Community institutions, Member States’ authorities and institutions, and the general public on migration and asylum, by providing up-to-date, objective, reliable and comparable information on migration and asylum, with a view to supporting policy- and decision-making in the European Union in these areas. |
The objective of the EMAN shall be to meet the information needs of Community institutions, Member States’ authorities and institutions, and the general public , as well as third countries and international organisations, on all aspects of migration and asylum, by providing up-to-date, objective, reliable and comparable information on migration , asylum and integration, including detailed statistics showing the impact of EU legislation , with a view to supporting policy- and decision-making in the European Union in these areas. |
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Amendment 11 |
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Article 2, point (a) |
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Amendment 12 |
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Article 2, point (b) |
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Amendment 13 |
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Article 2, point (c) |
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Amendment 14 |
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Article 2, point (d) |
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Amendment 15 |
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Article 2, point (da) (new) |
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Amendment 16 |
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Article 2, point (db) (new) |
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Amendment 17 |
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Article 2, point (f) |
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Amendment 18 |
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Article 2, point (g) |
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Amendment 19 |
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Article 2, paragraph 1a (new) |
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The EMAN shall ensure that its activities are consistent and coordinated with the relevant Community instruments and structures in the area of migration and asylum. |
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Amendment 20 |
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Article 4, paragraph 2, point (a) |
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Amendment 21 |
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Article 4, paragraph 2, point (d) |
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Amendment 22 |
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Article 5, paragraph 1 |
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In order to facilitate the work of the EMAN and to ensure the achievement of its objectives, the Member States shall take into account, when necessary, the need for coordination between their representative on the Steering Board and their National Contact Point. |
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The National Contact Point shall be composed of at least three experts. One of these experts, who shall act as the national coordinator, shall be an official or employee of the designated entity. The remaining experts may belong to this entity or to other national and international organisations based in the Member State, either public or private. |
The National Contact Point shall be composed of at least three experts from different backgrounds (government departments, NGOs and universities) . One of these experts, who shall act as the national coordinator, shall be an official or employee of the designated entity. |
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The National Contact Points shall be bound by the principles of impartiality and objectivity in all aspects of their competences. |
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Amendment 23 |
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Article 5, paragraph 2, point (a) |
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Amendment 24 |
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Article 5, paragraph 3, point (b) |
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Amendment 25 |
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Article 5, paragraph 3, point (c) |
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Amendment 26 |
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Article 5, paragraph 3, point (d) |
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Amendment 27 |
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Article 6, paragraph 3 |
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Amendment 28 |
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Article 7, paragraph 5a (new) |
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Amendment 29 |
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Article 8, title |
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Information exchange system |
Publication, dissemination and exchange of information |
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Amendment 30 |
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Article 8, paragraph 1 |
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Amendment 31 |
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Article 8, paragraph 2, subparagraph 1 |
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Amendment 32 |
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Article 8, paragraph 3, point (f) |
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Amendment 33 |
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Article 8, paragraph 3, point (fa) (new) |
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Amendment 34 |
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Article 8, paragraph 3, point (fb) (new) |
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Amendment 35 |
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Article 8, paragraph 3, point (fc) (new) |
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Amendment 36 |
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Article 9, paragraph 1 |
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Amendment 37 |
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Article 10, paragraph 1 |
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Amendment 38 |
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Article 10, paragraph 1a (new) |
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Amendment 39 |
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Article 13 |
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No later than three years after the entry into force of this Decision, and every three years thereafter, the Commission shall present to the European Parliament, the Council, the Committee of the Regions and the Economic and Social Committee, a report on the development of the EMN . The report shall be accompanied, if necessary, by proposals for amendments to this Decision. |
No later than three years after the entry into force of this Decision, and every three years thereafter, the Commission shall present to the European Parliament, the Council, the Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee, a report on the development of the EMAN . The report shall be accompanied, if necessary, by proposals for amendments to this Decision with a view to the possible establishment of a European Migration Monitoring Centre . |
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Amendment 40 |
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Article 15, paragraph 1 |
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This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2008 . |
This Decision shall apply from the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union . |
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Amendment 41 |
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Article 15a (new) |
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Article 15a Revision This Decision shall be revised within a period of six months following the entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon. |
(1) OJ L 199, 31.7.2007, p. 23.
(2) Centre for Information, Discussion and Exchange on the Crossing of Frontiers and Immigration (CIREFI), as established following Council Conclusions of 30 November 1994 (OJ C 274, 19.9.1996, p. 50).
(4) OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43.