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Document 52013DP0020
European Parliament decision of 17 January 2013 on the opening of, and mandate for, interinstitutional negotiations on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Asylum and Migration Fund (COM(2011)0751 — C7-0443/2011 — 2011/0366(COD) — (2013/2504(RSP))
European Parliament decision of 17 January 2013 on the opening of, and mandate for, interinstitutional negotiations on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Asylum and Migration Fund (COM(2011)0751 — C7-0443/2011 — 2011/0366(COD) — (2013/2504(RSP))
European Parliament decision of 17 January 2013 on the opening of, and mandate for, interinstitutional negotiations on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Asylum and Migration Fund (COM(2011)0751 — C7-0443/2011 — 2011/0366(COD) — (2013/2504(RSP))
IO C 440, 30.12.2015, p. 238–276
(BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
30.12.2015 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 440/238 |
P7_TA(2013)0020
Asylum and Migration Fund (Decision on the opening of interinstitutional negotiations)
European Parliament decision of 17 January 2013 on the opening of, and mandate for, interinstitutional negotiations on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Asylum and Migration Fund (COM(2011)0751 — C7-0443/2011 — 2011/0366(COD) — (2013/2504(RSP))
(2015/C 440/30)
The European Parliament,
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having regard to the proposal of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs, |
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having regard to Rules 70(2) and 70a of its Rules of Procedure, |
decides to open interinstitutional negotiations on the basis of the following mandate:
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Amendment 1
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
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Amendment 2
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
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1a. Points out that the financial envelope specified in the legislative proposal constitutes only an indication to the legislative authority and cannot be fixed until agreement is reached on the proposal for a regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020; |
Amendment 3
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
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1b. Recalls its resolution of 8 June 2011 on ‘Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe’ (2) ; reiterates that sufficient additional resources are needed in the next MFF in order to enable the Union to fulfil its existing policy priorities and the new tasks provided for in the Treaty of Lisbon, as well as to respond to unforeseen events; points out that even with an increase in the level of resources for the next MFF of at least 5 % compared to the 2013 level only a limited contribution can be made to the achievement of the Union’s agreed objectives and commitments and the principle of Union solidarity; challenges the Council, if it does not share this approach, to clearly identify which of its political priorities or projects could be dropped altogether, despite their proven European added value; |
Amendment 4
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1 c (new)
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1c. Emphasises that, in view of the tasks already identified and concluded by the Union, the Commission needs to reflect those policy priorities in a foresighted and adequate manner in the proposal; |
Amendment 5
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 78(2) and 79(2) and (4) thereof, |
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Articles 78(2), 79(2) and (4) , and 80 thereof, |
Amendment 6
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 a (new)
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Justification
Paragraph 107 of the resolution of 8 June 2011‘Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe’
Amendment 7
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2 b (new)
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Justification
Paragraph 109 of the resolution of 8 June 2011‘Investing in the future: a new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for a competitive, sustainable and inclusive Europe’
Amendment 8
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
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Amendment 9
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13 a (new)
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Amendment 10
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
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Amendment 11
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
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Amendment 12
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
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Amendment 13
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
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Amendment 14
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
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Amendment 15
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
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Amendment 16
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
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Amendment 17
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35 a (new)
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Amendment 18
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35 b (new)
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Amendment 19
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 35 c (new)
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Amendment 20
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
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Amendment 21
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 37
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Amendment 22
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42 a (new)
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Amendment 23
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42 b (new)
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Amendment 24
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42 c (new)
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Amendment 25
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42 d (new)
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Amendment 26
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42 e (new)
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Amendment 27
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42 f (new)
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Amendment 28
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43
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Amendment 29
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 — paragraph 3
Text proposed by the Commission |
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3. This Regulation provides for the application of the the rules set out in Regulation (EU) No … [Horizontal Regulation]. |
3. This Regulation provides for the application of the rules set out in Regulation (EU) No … [Horizontal Regulation] , without prejudice to Article 4(a) of this Regulation . |
Amendment 30
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point a — introductory part
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Amendment 31
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point a — point i
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Amendment 32
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point a — point i a (new)
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Amendment 33
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 34
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 — paragraph 1 — point f — point i
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Amendment 35
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1. The general objective of the Fund shall be to contribute to an effective management of migration flows in the Union as part of the area of freedom, security and justice, in accordance with the common policy on asylum, subsidiary protection and temporary protection and the common immigration policy. |
1. The general objective of the Fund, as part of the area of freedom, security and justice, shall be to strengthen and develop common policy on asylum, subsidiary protection and temporary protection and to strengthen and develop the common immigration policy , while respecting policy coherence for development and the human-rights-based approach to the protection of migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers . |
Amendment 36
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 — paragraph 2 — point a — subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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The achievement of this objective shall be measured by indicators, inter alia, the level of improvement in asylum reception conditions, in the quality of asylum procedures, in the convergence of recognition rates across Member States and in Member States’ resettlement efforts. |
The achievement of this objective shall be measured by the Commission against both qualitative and quantitative indicators, inter alia, the level of improvement in asylum reception conditions, in the quality of asylum procedures and increased convergence of decision-making in similar case profiles , in the provision of reliable, objective and up-to-date information on countries of origin and in resettlement efforts. |
Amendment 37
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 — paragraph 2 — point a a (new)
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Amendment 38
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 — paragraph 2 — point b — subparagraph 1
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Amendment 39
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 — paragraph 2 — point b — subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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The achievement of this objective shall be measured by indicators, inter alia, the level of increased participation of third-country nationals in employment, education and in democratic processes. |
The achievement of this objective shall be measured by the Commission against both qualitative and quantitative indicators, inter alia, the level of increased participation of third-country nationals and stateless persons in employment, education and in democratic processes , access to housing and healthcare . |
Amendment 40
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3– paragraph 2 — point c — subparagraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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The achievement of this objective shall be measured by indicators, inter alia, the number of returnees. |
The achievement of this objective shall be measured by the Commission against both qualitative and quantitative indicators such as , inter alia, the number of returnees , the number of persons having benefited from reintegration measures (either prior or subsequent to their return), the number of voluntary returns, and the quality of the systems for monitoring enforced returns . |
Amendment 41
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 — paragraph 2 — point d — subparagraph 1
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Amendment 42
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3– paragraph 2 — point d — subparagraph 2
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The achievement of this objective shall be measured by indicators, inter alia, the level of increased mutual assistance between Member States including through practical cooperation and relocation. |
The achievement of this objective shall be measured by the Commission against both qualitative and quantitative indicators, inter alia, the level of increased mutual assistance between Member States including through practical cooperation and relocation , and the level of human resources made available through EASO . |
Amendment 43
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 — paragraph 2 — subparagraph 1 a (new)
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Member States shall provide the Commission with the necessary information that is required for the assessment of the achievements, as measured by the indicators. |
Amendment 44
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Article 3 — paragraph 2 a (new)
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2a. The achievement of the specific objectives referred to in paragraph 2 shall be measured by both qualitative and quantitative cross-cutting indicators, inter alia improvement of child protection provisions, promotion of respect for family life, access to basic services and assistance to unaccompanied minors regardless of their residence status. |
Amendment 45
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 — paragraph 2 b (new)
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2b. Measures taken to achieve the objectives defined in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be fully coherent with and complementary to measures supported through the external financing instruments of the Union and comply with the objectives and principles of the Union external action. |
Amendment 46
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 — paragraph 2 c (new)
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2c. The objectives laid down in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be achieved with due regard for the principles and objectives of the Union’s humanitarian policy. Consistency and complementarity with the measures funded by the Union’s external financing instruments shall be ensured in accordance with Article 24a. |
Amendment 47
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 48
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point f
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Amendment 49
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point g
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Amendment 50
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point h
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Amendment 51
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point i
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Amendment 52
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Article 4 — paragraph 1 — point j
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Amendment 53
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 a (new)
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Article 4a |
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For the purposes of this Fund, the partnership referred to in Article 12 of Regulation (EU) No …/… [Horizontal Regulation] shall include amongst the participating authorities the competent regional, local and municipal authorities, international organisations and bodies representing civil society, such as non-governmental organisations and social partners. |
Amendment 54
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 — paragraph 1 — point a
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Amendment 55
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Article 5 — paragraph 1 — point a a (new)
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Amendment 56
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Article 5 — paragraph 1 — point a b (new)
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Amendment 57
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Article 5 — paragraph 1 — point d
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Amendment 58
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Article 5 — paragraph 1 — point e
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Amendment 59
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Article 5 — paragraph 1 — point f a (new)
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Amendment 60
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Article 5 — paragraph 2 — point a
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Amendment 61
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 — paragraph 2 — point b
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Amendment 62
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point a
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Amendment 63
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Justification
Assessment practices must be as inclusive as possible.
Amendment 64
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 65
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 — paragraph 1 — point f a (new)
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Amendment 66
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 — paragraph 1 — point g
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Amendment 67
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 — paragraph 1 — point g a (new)
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Amendment 68
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 — paragraph 1 — point g b (new)
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Amendment 69
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 — paragraph 1 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
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In order to facilitate legal migration to the Union and better to prepare persons referred to in point (g) of Article 4(1) for their integration into the receiving society within the specific objective defined in point (b) of Article 3(2) and in the light of the agreed conclusions of the policy dialogue as provided for in Article 13 of the Regulation (EU) No …/… [Horizontal Regulation], the following actions taking place in the country of origin, shall in particular be eligible: |
In order to facilitate legal migration to the Union and better to prepare persons referred to in point (g) of Article 4(1) for their integration into the receiving society within the specific objective defined in point (b) of Article 3(2) and in the light of the agreed conclusions of the policy dialogue as provided for in Article 13 of the Regulation (EU) No …/… [Horizontal Regulation], the following actions taking place in the country of origin shall in particular be eligible , while respecting policy coherence for development and, in particular, EU commitments in support of combating the brain drain : |
Amendment 70
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 — paragraph 1 — point a
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Amendment 71
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 — paragraph 1 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1. Within the specific objective defined in point (b) of Article 3(2), eligible actions shall take place in the framework of consistent strategies, implemented by non-governmental organisations, local and/or regional authorities and specifically designed for the integration, at the local and/or regional level, as appropriate, of persons referred to in points (a) to (g) of Article 4(1). In this context, eligible actions shall in particular include the following: |
1. Within the specific objective defined in point (b) of Article 3(2), eligible actions shall take place in the framework of consistent strategies, implemented by international organisations, non-governmental organisations and local and/or regional authorities and specifically designed for the integration, at local and/or regional level, as appropriate, of persons referred to in points (a) to (g) of Article 4(1). In this context, eligible actions shall in particular include the following: |
Amendment 72
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 — paragraph 1 — point a
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Amendment 73
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 74
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2. Actions referred to in paragraph 1 shall take into account the specific needs of different categories of third-country nationals and their family members, including those entering or residing for employment or self-employment and family reunification purposes, beneficiaries of international protection, asylum seekers, resettled or relocated persons and vulnerable groups of migrants, in particular, minors, unaccompanied minors, disabled persons, elderly people, pregnant women, single parents with minor children, victims of trafficking, and persons who have been subjected to torture, rape or other serious forms of psychological, physical or sexual violence. |
2. Actions referred to in paragraph 1 shall take into account the specific needs of different categories of third-country nationals and their family members, including those entering or residing for employment or self-employment and family reunification purposes, beneficiaries of international protection, asylum seekers, resettled or relocated persons and vulnerable groups of migrants, in particular, minors, unaccompanied minors, disabled persons, elderly people, pregnant women, single parents with minor children, victims of trafficking, persons at risk of violence due to a personal characteristic referred to in Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and persons who have been subjected to torture, rape or other serious forms of psychological, physical or sexual violence. |
Amendment 75
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 76
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 — paragraph 1 — point c
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Amendment 77
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 — paragraph 1 — point a a(new)
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Amendment 78
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 79
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 — paragraph 1 — point b a (new)
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Amendment 80
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 — paragraph 1 — point c
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Amendment 81
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 — paragraph 1 — point f a (new)
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Amendment 82
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 — paragraph 1 — point c
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Amendment 83
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 — paragraph 1 — point d
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Amendment 84
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1. The global resources for the implementation of this Regulation shall be EUR 3,869 million. |
1. The prime reference financial envelope as defined in point [17] of the Interinstitutional Agreement of XX/201Z between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and sound financial management for the implementation of this Regulation for the years 2014 — 2020 shall be EUR 3,869 million. |
Amendment 85
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
2. The annual appropriations for the Fund shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial framework. |
2. The annual appropriations for the Fund shall be authorised by the budgetary authority without prejudice to the provisions of the Regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 and the Interinstitutional Agreement of xxx/201z between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on cooperation in budgetary matters and sound financial management . |
Amendment 86
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 — paragraph 3 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
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3. The global resources shall be implemented through the following means: |
3. The prime reference financial envelope shall be implemented through the following means: |
Amendment 87
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 — paragraph 4
Text proposed by the Commission |
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4. The global resources available under this Regulation shall be implemented under shared management in accordance with [point (b) of Article 55(1) of the New Financial Regulation] (5) , with the exception of Union actions referred to in Article 21, the emergency assistance referred to in Article 22, the European Migration Network referred to in Article 23, and technical assistance referred to in Article 24 . |
4. The prime reference financial envelope available under this Regulation shall be implemented under direct management (in particular the Union actions referred to in Article 21, the emergency assistance referred to in Article 22, the European Migration Network referred to in Article 23, and technical assistance referred to in Article 24) or under shared management in accordance with point (c) of Article 58(1) of the New Financial Regulation (6). |
Justification
Implementation of the EU's budget under shared management should be the exception, not the rule.
Amendment 88
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 — paragraph 4 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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4a. The Commission remains responsible for the implementation of the Union budget in accordance with Article 317 TFEU and shall inform the European Parliament and the Council on the operations carried out by entities other than Member States. |
Amendment 89
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 — paragraph 5 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
5. The global resources shall be used indicatively as follows: |
5. Without prejudice to the prerogatives of the budgetary authority, the prime reference financial envelope shall be used indicatively as follows: |
Amendment 90
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 — paragraph 5 — point a
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Justification
For technical reasons, the amounts have been expressed as percentages.
Amendment 91
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 — paragraph 5 — point b
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Amendment 92
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 — paragraph 1 — introductory part
Text proposed by the Commission |
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1. EUR 3,232 million shall be allocated to the Member States indicatively as follows: |
1. Without prejudice to the prerogatives of the budgetary authority, resources earmarked for national programmes shall be allocated to the Member States indicatively as follows: |
Amendment 93
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 — paragraph 1 — point a
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Amendment 94
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 — paragraph 1 — point b
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Amendment 95
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 — paragraph 1 — point c
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Amendment 96
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 — paragraph 2 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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2a. The funding allocated for the achievement of the objectives laid down in Article 3(2) shall be apportioned on a fair, balanced and transparent basis. Member States shall ensure that all actions financed by the Fund are compatible with the acquis of the Union in the areas of asylum and immigration, even if they are not bound by associated measures or subject to their application. |
Amendment 97
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 — paragraph 1
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
1. Member States shall, in addition to their allocation calculated in accordance with point (a) of Article 15(1), receive every two years an additional amount as set out in point (b) of Article 15(2) based on a lump sum of EUR 6,000 for each resettled person. |
1. Member States shall, in addition to their allocation calculated in accordance with point (a) of Article 15(1), receive every two years an additional amount as set out in point (b) of Article 15(2) based on a lump sum of EUR 4 000 for each resettled person spent on resettlement activities referred to in Article 7. The effective implementation of the activities shall be monitored and evaluated by the EASO Resettlement Unit . |
Amendment 98
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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The lump sum referred to in paragraph 1 shall be increased by EUR 3 000 for each person resettled in addition to the previous resettlement quota of the Member State, or in case the resettled person is resettled to a Member State that has not previously performed Union funded resettlement. |
Amendment 99
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 — paragraph 2
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
2. The lump sum referred to in paragraph 1 shall be increased to EUR 10,000 for each person resettled according to the common Union resettlement priorities established pursuant to paragraphs 3 and 4 and listed in Annex III. |
2. The lump sum referred to in paragraph 1 shall also be increased by EUR 3 000 for each person resettled according to the common Union resettlement priorities established pursuant to paragraphs 3 and 4 and listed in Annex III. |
Amendment 100
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 — paragraph 3 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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3a. Member States pooling their pledges in an open ended commitment shall get additional sums and support per each person resettled in order to achieve the quantitative and qualitative goals of the Union Resettlement Programme, by reaching at least 20 000 resettlements per year until the year 2020 and setting good practices and common standards for the integration of refugees. These Member States will work closely with the EASO's Resettlement Unit in order to establish and regularly improve and review the guidelines for these quantitative and qualitative goals. |
Amendment 101
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 — paragraph 4 — indent 2 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 102
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 — paragraph 4 — indent 4
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Amendment 103
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 — paragraph 4 — indent 4 a (new)
Text proposed by the Commission |
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Amendment 104
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 — paragraph 8
Text proposed by the Commission |
Amendment |
8. To effectively pursue the objectives of the Union Resettlement Programme and within the limits of available resources, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 26 to adjust, if deemed appropriate, the lump sums referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 . |
8. To effectively pursue the objectives of the Union Resettlement Programme and within the limits of available resources, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 26 to adjust, if deemed appropriate, the lump sums referred to in paragraphs 1 , 2 and 3a . |
Amendment 105
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 — paragraph 1
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1. Member States shall, in addition to their allocation calculated in accordance with point (a) of Article 15(1), receive, when deemed appropriate, an additional amount as set out in point (b) of Article 15(2) based on a lump sum of EUR 6,000 for each person relocated from another Member State. |
1. Member States shall, in addition to their allocation calculated in accordance with point (a) of Article 15(1), receive, when deemed appropriate, an additional amount as set out in point (b) of Article 15(2) based on a lump sum of EUR 4 000 for each person relocated from another Member State. |
Amendment 106
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Article 18 — paragraph 2 a (new)
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2a. The Commission shall establish strict procedural guarantees and clear criteria for relocation measures. These procedural guarantees include, inter alia, the establishment of transparent, non-discriminatory selection criteria; the information to be provided to the potential beneficiaries of relocation; the communication in writing of the selection or non-selection of the applicants interviewed; reasonable time limits for candidates for relocation to take their decisions and, if necessary, make suitable preparations for their departure; the requirement for their voluntary consent to benefit from relocation measures. |
Amendment 107
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Article 18 — paragraph 2 b (new)
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2b. Relocation measures shall be accompanied by an action plan to maintain and/or improve the quality of asylum systems and reception and integration conditions in the Member State of departure concerned. |
Amendment 108
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Article 19 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 1
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1. In order to allocate the amount indicated in point (c) of Article 15(1), by 31 May 2017 the Commission shall assess the needs of Member States as regards their asylum and reception systems, their situation concerning migration flows in the period 2014 to 2016 and the expected developments. |
1. In order to allocate the amount indicated in point (c) of Article 15(1), by 31 May 2016 the Commission shall assess the needs of Member States as regards their asylum and reception systems, their situation concerning migration flows in the period 2014 to 2015 and the expected developments. |
Amendment 109
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Article 19 — paragraph 1 — subparagraph 3 — point b
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Amendment 110
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Article 19 — paragraph 2
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2. On the basis of that pattern, the Commission shall determine by way of implementing acts the Member States which shall receive an additional amount and establish a distribution matrix for allocation of the available resources amongst those Member States in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(3) . |
2. On the basis of that pattern, the Commission shall determine by way of delegated acts adopted in accordance with Article 26, the Member States which shall receive an additional amount and establish a distribution matrix for allocation of the available resources amongst those Member States. |
Amendment 111
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Article 21 — paragraph 1
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1. At the Commission’s initiative, the Fund may be used to finance transnational actions or actions of particular interest to the Union, concerning the general and specific objectives referred to in Article 3. |
1. At the Commission’s initiative, the Fund may be used to finance transnational actions or actions of particular interest to the Union, concerning the general and specific objectives referred to in Article 3 , while respecting policy coherence for development . |
Amendment 112
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Article 21 — paragraph 2 — point a
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Amendment 113
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Article 21 — paragraph 2 — point f
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Amendment 114
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Article 21 — paragraph 3 a (new)
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3a. Where Union actions are carried out through indirect centralised management by Union agencies active in home affairs, the Commission shall ensure the fair, equitable and transparent allocation of funding between the various agencies. These actions shall be included in the responsibilities of these agencies in addition to their working programmes. |
Amendment 115
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Article 21 — paragraph 3 b (new)
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3b. The Commission shall ensure a fair and equitable distribution of funds in respect of each of the objectives referred in Article 3(2). |
Amendment 116
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Article 22 — paragraph 1
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1. The Fund shall provide financial assistance to address urgent and specific needs in the event of an emergency situation. |
1. The Fund shall provide financial assistance to address urgent and specific needs in the event of an emergency situation as defined in Article 2(f) . Measures implemented in third countries in line with this Article shall be consistent with and complementary to the Union humanitarian policy and respect humanitarian principles as set out in the Consensus on Humanitarian Aid. |
Amendment 117
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Article 23 — paragraph 2 — point a
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Amendment 118
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Article 23 — paragraph 2 — point c
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Amendment 119
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Article 23 — paragraph 5 — point b
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Amendment 120
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Article 23 — paragraph 7
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7. The amount made available for the European Migration Network under the annual appropriations of the Fund and the work programme laying down the priorities for its activities shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(3) and, if possible, combined with the work programme for Union actions and emergency assistance. |
7. The amount made available for the European Migration Network under the annual appropriations of the Fund and the work programme laying down the priorities for its activities shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 26 and, if possible, combined with the work programme for Union actions and emergency assistance. |
Amendment 121
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Article 24 a (new)
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The Commission and the Members States, together with the European External Action Service, shall ensure coordination as regards actions in and in relation to third countries. They shall notably ensure that those actions: |
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Amendment 122
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Article 25 — indent 2 a (new)
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Amendment 123
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Article 29 — paragraph 1
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The provisions of Regulation (EU) No …/… [Horizontal Regulation] shall apply to this Fund. |
The provisions of Regulation (EU) No …/… [Horizontal Regulation] shall apply to this Fund, without prejudice to Article 4(a) of this Regulation. |
Amendment 124
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Annex II — point 2 a (new)
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Amendment 125
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Annex II — point 2 b (new)
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Amendment 126
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Annex II — point 3 a (new)
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Amendment 127
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Annex II — point 4
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Amendment 128
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Annex II — point 7
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Amendment 129
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Annex III — point 6 a (new)
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(1) OJ C 161 E, 31.5.2011, p. 1.
(2) Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0266.
(3) Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0266.
(4) 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0266.
(5) Commission proposal — Regulation on the financial rules applicable to the annual budget of the Union (COM(2010)815 final of 22.12.2010). This proposal constitutes a formal withdrawal by the Commission of the previous legislative proposals COM(2010)71 final and COM(2010)260 final.
(6) Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (OJ L 298, 26.10.2012, p. 1).