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| 20.12.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CE 313/19 |
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20.12.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CE 313/19

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MINUTES

(2006/C 313 E/02)

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING

IN THE CHAIR: Josep BORRELL FONTELLES

President

1.   Opening of sitting

The sitting opened at 09.05.

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Carlos Carnero González spoke on the kidnapping in Gaza of the Spanish photographer Emilio Fernández Morenatti.

2.   Debates on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law (announcement of motions for resolutions tabled)

(announcement of motions for resolutions tabled)

Pursuant to Rule 115, the following Members or political groups had requested that such a debate be held on the following motions for resolutions:

| I. | TIBET







  — | Pasqualina Napoletano, Martine Roure and Glyn Ford, on behalf of the PSE Group: Tibet (B6-0555/2006) |
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I.

TIBET

TIBET

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Pasqualina Napoletano, Martine Roure and Glyn Ford, on behalf of the PSE Group: Tibet (B6-0555/2006)

| — | Roberta Angelilli and Hanna Foltyn-Kubicka, on behalf of the UEN Group: Tibet (B6-0557/2006) |
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Roberta Angelilli and Hanna Foltyn-Kubicka, on behalf of the UEN Group: Tibet (B6-0557/2006)

| — | Raül Romeva i Rueda, Milan Horáček, Eva Lichtenberger and Sepp Kusstatscher, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group: Tibet (B6-0558/2006) |
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Raül Romeva i Rueda, Milan Horáček, Eva Lichtenberger and Sepp Kusstatscher, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group: Tibet (B6-0558/2006)

| — | Thomas Mann, Piia-Noora Kauppi, Charles Tannock, Bernd Posselt, Elisabeth Jeggle and Simon Coveney, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group: Tibet (B6-0562/2006) |
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Thomas Mann, Piia-Noora Kauppi, Charles Tannock, Bernd Posselt, Elisabeth Jeggle and Simon Coveney, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group: Tibet (B6-0562/2006)

| — | Vittorio Agnoletto and Feleknas Uca, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group: Tibet (B6-0565/2006) |
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Vittorio Agnoletto and Feleknas Uca, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group: Tibet (B6-0565/2006)

| — | Marco Cappato, Marios Matsakis and Frédérique Ries, on behalf of the ALDE Group: Tibet (B6-0568/2006) |
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Marco Cappato, Marios Matsakis and Frédérique Ries, on behalf of the ALDE Group: Tibet (B6-0568/2006)

| II. | CASE AGAINST RÍOS MONTT







  — | Pasqualina Napoletano and Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García, on behalf of the PSE Group: Trial of Ríos Montt (B6-0554/2006) |
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II.

CASE AGAINST RÍOS MONTT

CASE AGAINST RÍOS MONTT

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Pasqualina Napoletano and Luis Yañez-Barnuevo García, on behalf of the PSE Group: Trial of Ríos Montt (B6-0554/2006)

| — | Raül Romeva i Rueda, Alain Lipietz, Monica Frassoni and Friedrich-Wilhelm Graefe zu Baringdorf, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group: Extradition of Ríos Montt from Guatemala (B6-0560/2006) |
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Raül Romeva i Rueda, Alain Lipietz, Monica Frassoni and Friedrich-Wilhelm Graefe zu Baringdorf, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group: Extradition of Ríos Montt from Guatemala (B6-0560/2006)

| — | Charles Tannock and Bernd Posselt, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group: Guatemala (B6-0561/2006) |
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Charles Tannock and Bernd Posselt, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group: Guatemala (B6-0561/2006)

| — | Willy Meyer Pleite and Marco Rizzo, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group: Guatemala and extradition of Ríos Montt and others (B6-0564/2006) |
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Willy Meyer Pleite and Marco Rizzo, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group: Guatemala and extradition of Ríos Montt and others (B6-0564/2006)

| — | Marios Matsakis, on behalf of the ALDE Group: Case of Ríos Montt (Guatemala) (B6-0569/2006) |
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Marios Matsakis, on behalf of the ALDE Group: Case of Ríos Montt (Guatemala) (B6-0569/2006)

| III. | UZBEKISTAN







  — | Pasqualina Napoletano, Bernadette Bourzai and Jan Marinus Wiersma, on behalf of the PSE Group: Suspension of sanctions in Uzbekistan (B6-0556/2006) |
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III.

UZBEKISTAN

UZBEKISTAN

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Pasqualina Napoletano, Bernadette Bourzai and Jan Marinus Wiersma, on behalf of the PSE Group: Suspension of sanctions in Uzbekistan (B6-0556/2006)

| — | Hélène Flautre, Cem Özdemir, Satu Hassi and Bart Staes, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group: Uzbekistan (B6-0559/2006) |
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Hélène Flautre, Cem Özdemir, Satu Hassi and Bart Staes, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group: Uzbekistan (B6-0559/2006)

| — | Elisabeth Jeggle and Bernd Posselt, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group: Uzbekistan (B6-0563/2006) |
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Elisabeth Jeggle and Bernd Posselt, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group: Uzbekistan (B6-0563/2006)

| — | Tobias Pflüger and Esko Seppänen, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group: Uzbekistan (B6-0566/2006) |
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Tobias Pflüger and Esko Seppänen, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group: Uzbekistan (B6-0566/2006)

| — | Marios Matsakis and Ona Juknevičienė, on behalf of the ALDE Group: Uzbekistan (B6-0567/2006) |
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Marios Matsakis and Ona Juknevičienė, on behalf of the ALDE Group: Uzbekistan (B6-0567/2006)

| — | Cristiana Muscardini and Janusz Wojciechowski, on behalf of the UEN Group: Uzbekistan (B6-0570/2006) |
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Cristiana Muscardini and Janusz Wojciechowski, on behalf of the UEN Group: Uzbekistan (B6-0570/2006)

Speaking time would be allocated in accordance with Rule 142.

3.   Vote on request for urgent procedure

Council request for the application of urgent procedure (Rule 134) for:

| — | * Proposal for a Council regulation amending Council Regulation (EC) No 639/2004 on the management of fishing fleets registered in the Community outermost regions [COM(2006)0433 — C6-0295/2006 — 2006/0148(CNS)] |
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- Proposal for a Council regulation amending Council Regulation (EC) No 639/2004 on the management of fishing fleets registered in the Community outermost regions [COM(2006)0433 — C6-0295/2006 — 2006/0148(CNS)]

Rosa Miguélez Ramos spoke on behalf of the PECH Committee.

The request for urgent procedure was approved.

The item would be included on the agenda at voting time on Thursday, 26.10.2006, 11.30.

The deadline for tabling amendments for plenary would be Wednesday, 25.10.2006 at 10.00.

4.   Commemoration of the 1956 Hungarian uprising

Statements from the European Parliament President and Political Group Chairmen: Commemoration of the 1956 Hungarian uprising

Josep Borrell Fontelles, President of the European Parliament, Hans-Gert Poettering (Chairman of the PPE-DE Group), Martin Schulz (Chairman of the PSE Group), Bronisław Geremek, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Daniel Cohn-Bendit (Co-Chairman of the Verts/ALE Group), Francis Wurtz (Chairman of the GUE/NGL Group), Cristiana Muscardini (Co-Chairman of the UEN Group), Johannes Blokland, on behalf of the IND/DEM Group, and Luca Romagnoli, Non-attached Member, made the statements.

Motions for resolutions to wind up the debate tabled pursuant to Rule 103(2):

| — | Hans-Gert Poettering, József Szájer and Péter Olajos, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Martin Schulz, Hannes Swoboda and Csaba Sándor Tabajdi, on behalf of the PSE Group, Graham Watson and István Szent-Iványi, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Daniel Cohn-Bendit and Milan Horáček, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Brian Crowley, Cristiana Muscardini, Roberta Angelilli, Wojciech Roszkowski, Michał Tomasz Kamiński, Konrad Szymański, Ģirts Valdis Kristovskis and Adam Jerzy Bielan, on behalf of the UEN Group, on the 50th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and its historical meaning for Europe (B6-0548/2006) |
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Hans-Gert Poettering, József Szájer and Péter Olajos, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Martin Schulz, Hannes Swoboda and Csaba Sándor Tabajdi, on behalf of the PSE Group, Graham Watson and István Szent-Iványi, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Daniel Cohn-Bendit and Milan Horáček, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Brian Crowley, Cristiana Muscardini, Roberta Angelilli, Wojciech Roszkowski, Michał Tomasz Kamiński, Konrad Szymański, Ģirts Valdis Kristovskis and Adam Jerzy Bielan, on behalf of the UEN Group, on the 50th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and its historical meaning for Europe (B6-0548/2006)

| — | Francis Wurtz, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, on the 50th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising and its historical significance for Europe (B6-0549/2006) |
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Francis Wurtz, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, on the 50th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising and its historical significance for Europe (B6-0549/2006)

The item closed.

Vote: Minutes of 26.10.2006, Item 6.5.

Minutes of 26.10.2006, Item 6.5

IN THE CHAIR: Dagmar ROTH-BEHRENDT

Vice-President

5.   Breast cancer (debate)

(debate)

Oral question (O-0098/2006) by Jan Andersson and Karin Jöns, on behalf of the EMPL Committee, to the Commission: Reintegration of breast cancer patients into the job market and use of social funds for continued training of health professionals in the field of breast cancer (B6-0433/2006)

Oral question (O-0101/2006) by Karl-Heinz Florenz and Karin Jöns, on behalf of the ENVI Committee, to the Commission: Early detection and treatment of breast cancer in the enlarged European Union (B6-0434/2006)

Oral question (O-0116/2006) by Anna Záborská and Karin Jöns, on behalf of the FEMM Committee, to the Commission: Follow-up to Parliament's resolution of 5 June 2003 on breast cancer in the European Union (B6-0436/2006)

Karin Jöns, Jan Andersson, Karl-Heinz Florenz and Anna Záborská (authors) moved the oral questions.

Markos Kyprianou (Member of the Commission) and Vladimír Špidla (Member of the Commission) answered the questions.

The following spoke: John Bowis, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Stephen Hughes, on behalf of the PSE Group, Elizabeth Lynne, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Hiltrud Breyer, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Adamos Adamou, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Liam Aylward, on behalf of the UEN Group, Urszula Krupa, on behalf of the IND/DEM Group, Irena Belohorská, Non-attached Member, Cristina Gutiérrez-Cortines, Dorette Corbey, Anneli Jäätteenmäki, Satu Hassi, Ilda Figueiredo, Jean-Claude Martinez, Françoise Grossetête, Anne Ferreira, Marian Harkin, Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Karin Scheele, Lissy Gröner, Edite Estrela, Britta Thomsen, Lidia Joanna Geringer de Oedenberg, Marta Vincenzi, Karin Jöns, Markos Kyprianou and Vladimír Špidla.

Motion for a resolution to wind up the debate tabled pursuant to Rule 108(5):

| — | Karin Jöns and Martin Schulz, on behalf of the PSE Group, Hans-Gert Poettering, John Bowis, Ria Oomen-Ruijten, Anna Záborská and Marie Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Elizabeth Lynne and Marios Matsakis, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Hiltrud Breyer and Raül Romeva i Rueda, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Adamos Adamou, Ilda Figueiredo and Eva-Britt Svensson, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Adriana Poli Bortone, Liam Aylward, Konrad Szymański and Alessandro Foglietta, on behalf of the UEN Group, Kathy Sinnott, on behalf of the IND/DEM Group on breast cancer in the enlarged European Union (B6-0528/2006). |
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Karin Jöns and Martin Schulz, on behalf of the PSE Group, Hans-Gert Poettering, John Bowis, Ria Oomen-Ruijten, Anna Záborská and Marie Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Elizabeth Lynne and Marios Matsakis, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Hiltrud Breyer and Raül Romeva i Rueda, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Adamos Adamou, Ilda Figueiredo and Eva-Britt Svensson, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Adriana Poli Bortone, Liam Aylward, Konrad Szymański and Alessandro Foglietta, on behalf of the UEN Group, Kathy Sinnott, on behalf of the IND/DEM Group on breast cancer in the enlarged European Union (B6-0528/2006).

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 25.10.2006, Item 6.11.

Minutes of 25.10.2006, Item 6.11

IN THE CHAIR: Pierre MOSCOVICI

Vice-President

6.   Programme of support for the European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007) ***II (debate)

(debate)

Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the implementation of a programme of support for the European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007) [06233/2/2006 — C6-0271/2006 — 2004/0151(COD)] — Committee on Culture and Education.

Rapporteur: Ruth Hieronymi (A6-0337/2006)

Ruth Hieronymi introduced the recommendation for second reading.

Viviane Reding (Member of the Commission) spoke.

The following spoke: Marie Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Marianne Mikko, on behalf of the PSE Group, Alfonso Andria, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Helga Trüpel, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Seán Ó Neachtain, on behalf of the UEN Group, Thomas Wise, on behalf of the IND/DEM Group, Tadeusz Zwiefka, Nikolaos Sifunakis, Bernat Joan i Marí, Georgios Karatzaferis and Viviane Reding.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 24.10.2006, Item 8.11.

Minutes of 24.10.2006, Item 8.11

7.   Culture programme (2007-2013) ***II (debate)

(debate)

Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Culture Programme (2007-2013) [06235/3/2006 — C6-0269/2006 — 2004/0150(COD)] — Committee on Culture and Education.

Rapporteur: Vasco Graça Moura (A6-0343/2006)

Vasco Graça Moura introduced the recommendation for second reading.

Ján Figeľ (Member of the Commission) spoke.

The following spoke: Bogusław Sonik, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Guy Bono, on behalf of the PSE Group, Claire Gibault, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Helga Trüpel, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Zdzisław Zbigniew Podkański, on behalf of the UEN Group, Alessandro Battilocchio, Non-attached Member, and Ján Figeľ.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 24.10.2006, Item 8.12.

Minutes of 24.10.2006, Item 8.12

IN THE CHAIR: Edward McMILLAN-SCOTT

Vice-President

8.   Voting time

Details of voting (amendments, separate and split votes, etc.) appear in the ‘Results of votes’ annex to the Minutes.

8.1.   United Nations: approval of category M2 or M3 vehicles with regard to their general construction *** (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Recommendation on the recommendation on the proposal for a Council decision on the accession of the Community to United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Regulation No 107 on uniform provisions concerning the approval of category M2 or M3 vehicles with regard to their general construction [07884/1/2006 — C6-0198/2006 — 2005/0250(AVC)] — Committee on International Trade.

Rapporteur: Enrique Barón Crespo (A6-0292/2006)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 1)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 1)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P6_TA(2006)0421)

(P6_TA(2006)0421)

Parliament thereby gave its assent.

8.2.   Accession of Bulgaria and Romania: recruitment of officials of the European Communities * (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council regulation introducing, on the occasion of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania, special temporary measures for recruitment of officials of the European Communities [COM(2006)0271 — C6-0221/2006 — 2006/0091(CNS)] — Committee on Legal Affairs.

Rapporteur: Giuseppe Gargani (A6-0312/2006)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 2)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 2)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P6_TA(2006)0422)

(P6_TA(2006)0422)

8.3.   Amendment of the Statutes of the Galileo Joint Undertaking * (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council regulation amending the Statutes of the Galileo Joint Undertaking annexed to Council Regulation (EC) No 876/2002 [COM(2006)0351 — C6-0252/2006 — 2006/0115(CNS)] — Committee on Industry, Research and Energy.

Rapporteur: Giles Chichester (A6-0348/2006)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 3)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 3)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P6_TA(2006)0423)

(P6_TA(2006)0423)

8.4.   Norway and the EMCDDA * (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the agreement between the European Community and Norway on the revision of the amount of the financial contribution from Norway provided for in the agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Norway on the participation of Norway in the work of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) [COM(2006)0115 — C6-0140/2006 — 2006/0037(CNS)] — Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs.

Rapporteur: Frieda Brepoels (A6-0330/2006)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 4)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 4)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P6_TA(2006)0424)

(P6_TA(2006)0424)

8.5.   Request for waiver of the immunity of Bogdan Golik (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Report on the request for waiver of the immunity of Bogdan Golik. [2006/2218(IMM)] — Committee on Legal Affairs.

Rapporteur: Diana Wallis (A6-0317/2006)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 5)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 5)

PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION

Adopted by single vote (P6_TA(2006)0425)

(P6_TA(2006)0425)

8.6.   Defence of immunity of Mario Borghezio (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Report on the request for defence of the immunity and privileges of Mario Borghezio [2006/2151(IMM)] — Committee on Legal Affairs.

Rapporteur: Maria Berger (A6-0329/2006)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 6)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 6)

PROPOSAL FOR A DECISION

Adopted by single vote (P6_TA(2006)0426)

(P6_TA(2006)0426)

8.7.   Draft amending budget No 3/2006 (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Report on Draft amending budget No 3/2006 of the European Union for the financial year 2006 — Section III — Commission — Section VIII Part B — European Data Protection Supervisor [11297/2006 — C6-0239/2006 — 2006/2119(BUD)] — Committee on Budgets. Co-rapporteurs: Giovanni Pittella and Valdis Dombrovskis (A6-0350/2006)

(Qualified majority)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 7)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 7)

AMENDMENTS AND MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (amendments P6_TA(2006)0427, resolution P6_TA(2006)0428)

(amendments P6_TA(2006)0427, resolution P6_TA(2006)0428)

8.8.   Draft amending budget No 5/2006 (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Report on Draft amending budget No 5/2006 of the European Union for the financial year 2006 — Section III — Commission [13561/2006 — C6-0333/2006 — 2006/2202(BUD)] — Committee on Budgets.

Rapporteur: Giovanni Pittella (A6-0340/2006)

(Qualified majority)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 8)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 8)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P6_TA(2006)0429)

(P6_TA(2006)0429)

8.9.   An EU-South Africa Strategic Partnership (Rule 131) (vote)

(Rule 131) (vote)

Report on an EU-South Africa Strategic Partnership [2006/2234(INI)] — Committee on Development.

Rapporteur: Luisa Morgantini (A6-0310/2006)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 9)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 9)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P6_TA(2006)0430)

(P6_TA(2006)0430)

8.10.   LIFE+ ***II (vote)

(vote)

Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE+) [06284/1/2006 — C6-0226/2006 — 2004/0218(COD)] — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety.

Rapporteur: Marie Anne Isler Béguin (A6-0288/2006)

(Qualified majority)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 10)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 10)

COMMON POSITION OF THE COUNCIL

Declared approved as amended (P6_TA(2006)0431)

(P6_TA(2006)0431)

8.11.   Programme of support for the European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007) ***II (vote)

(vote)

Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the implementation of a programme of support for the European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007) [06233/2/2006 — C6-0271/2006 — 2004/0151(COD)] — Committee on Culture and Education.

Rapporteur: Ruth Hieronymi (A6-0337/2006)

(Qualified majority)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 11)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 11)

COMMON POSITION OF THE COUNCIL

Declared approved (P6_TA(2006)0432)

(P6_TA(2006)0432)

8.12.   Culture programme (2007-2013) ***II (vote)

(vote)

Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Culture Programme (2007-2013) [06235/3/2006 — C6-0269/2006 — 2004/0150(COD)] — Committee on Culture and Education.

Rapporteur: Vasco Graça Moura (A6-0343/2006)

(Qualified majority)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 12)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 12)

COMMON POSITION OF THE COUNCIL

Declared approved as amended (P6_TA(2006)0433)

(P6_TA(2006)0433)

8.13.   Community civil protection mechanism * (vote)

(vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council decision establishing a Community civil protection mechanism (recast) [COM(2006)0029 — C6-0076/2006 — 2006/0009(CNS)] — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety.

Rapporteur: Dimitrios Papadimoulis (A6-0286/2006)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 13)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 13)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL

Approved as amended (P6_TA(2006)0434)

(P6_TA(2006)0434)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted (P6_TA(2006)0434)

(P6_TA(2006)0434)

8.14.   Implementing measures (level 2) of the Transparency Directive (vote)

(vote)

Motion for a resolution B6-0529/2006

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 14)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 14)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P6_TA(2006)0435)

(P6_TA(2006)0435)

8.15.   Implementing measures (level 2) of the Prospectus Directive (vote)

(vote)

Motion for a resolution B6-0530/2006

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 15)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 15)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P6_TA(2006)0436)

(P6_TA(2006)0436)

8.16.   Women's immigration (vote)

(vote)

Report on women's immigration: the role and place of immigrant women in the EU [2006/2010(INI)] — Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality.

Rapporteur: Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou (A6-0307/2006)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 16)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 16)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P6_TA(2006)0437)

(P6_TA(2006)0437)

8.17.   Recovery of Community funds (vote)

(vote)

Report on the recovery of Community funds [2005/2163(INI)] — Committee on Budgetary Control.

Rapporteur: Paulo Casaca (A6-0303/2006)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 17)

(Voting record: ‘Results of votes’, Item 17)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P6_TA(2006)0438)

(P6_TA(2006)0438)

9.   Explanations of vote

Written explanations of vote:

Written explanations of vote:

Explanations of vote submitted in writing under Rule 163(3) appear in the Verbatim Report of Proceedings for the sitting.

Verbatim Report of Proceedings

Oral explanations of vote:

Oral explanations of vote:

Report: Maria Berger — A6-0329/2006:

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Bruno Gollnisch

Report: Marie Anne Isler Béguin — A6-0288/2006:

| — | Carlo Fatuzzo |
| --- | --- |

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Carlo Fatuzzo

Report: Vasco Graça Moura — A6-0343/2006:

| — | Andreas Mölzer, Carlo Fatuzzo |
| --- | --- |

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Andreas Mölzer, Carlo Fatuzzo

Report: Dimitrios Papadimoulis — A6-0286/2006:

| — | Carlo Fatuzzo |
| --- | --- |

—

Carlo Fatuzzo

Implementing measures (level 2) of the Transparency Directive (B6-0529/2006):

| — | Carlo Fatuzzo |
| --- | --- |

—

Carlo Fatuzzo

Report: Rodi Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou — A6-0307/2006:

| — | Hubert Pirker, Andreas Mölzer, Michl Ebner, Carlo Fatuzzo |
| --- | --- |

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Hubert Pirker, Andreas Mölzer, Michl Ebner, Carlo Fatuzzo

10.   Corrections to votes and voting intentions

Corrections to votes and voting intentions appear on the ‘Séance en direct’ website under ‘Votes’/‘Results of votes’/‘Roll-call votes’. They are published in hard copy in the ‘Result of roll-call votes’ annex.

Séance en direct

The electronic version on Europarl will be regularly updated for a maximum of two weeks after the day of the vote concerned.

After the two-week deadline has passed, the list of corrections to votes and voting intentions will be finalised so that it can be translated and published in the Official Journal.

Maria Carlshamre had informed the Chair that her voting machine had not worked during voting time.

Fausto Correia had informed the Chair that his voting card had only started working during the last three votes.

(The sitting was suspended at 12.30 and resumed at 15.00.)

(The sitting was suspended at 12.30 and resumed at 15.00.)

IN THE CHAIR: Josep BORRELL FONTELLES

President

11.   Approval of Minutes of previous sitting

The Minutes of the previous sitting were approved.

12.   Membership of Parliament

The Swedish authorities had given notice of the appointment of Olle Schmidt to replace Cecilia Malmström as Member of Parliament with effect from 19.10.2006.

Pursuant to Rule 3(2), as his credentials had not been verified or a ruling had not been given on any dispute, Olle Schmidt had taken his seat in Parliament and on its bodies and would enjoy all the rights attaching thereto, provided that he had previously signed a declaration stating that he did not hold an office incompatible with that of Member of the European Parliament.

13.   Welcome

On behalf of Parliament, the President welcomed the Iranian writer and journalist Akbar Ganji, who had taken his seat in the distinguished visitors' gallery.

14.   Draft general budget for 2007 (Section III) — Draft general budget for 2007 (Sections I, II, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII) (debate)

(debate)

Report on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2007 and Letter of amendment — No 1/2007 (5733/2006 — SEC(2006)0762) to the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2007 — Section III — Commission [C6-0299/2006 — 2006/2018(BUD)] — Committee on Budgets.

Rapporteur: James Elles (A6-0358/2006)

Report on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2007, 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(A) — European Ombudsman, Section VIII(B) — European Data Protection Supervisor [C6-0300/2006 — 2006/2018(BUD)] — Committee on Budgets.

Rapporteur: Louis Grech (A6-0356/2006)

James Elles introduced the report (A6-0358/2006).

Louis Grech introduced the report (A6-0356/2006).

The following spoke: Ulla-Maj Wideroos (President-in-Office of the Council) and Dalia Grybauskaitė (Member of the Commission).

István Szent-Iványi (draftsman of the opinion of the AFET Committee) spoke.

IN THE CHAIR: Antonios TRAKATELLIS

Vice-President

The following spoke: Jürgen Schröder (draftsman of the opinion of the DEVE Committee), Ona Juknevičienė (draftsman of the opinion of the EMPL Committee), Jutta Haug (draftsman of the opinion of the ENVI Committee), Neena Gill (draftsman of the opinion of the ITRE Committee), Bill Newton Dunn (draftsman of the opinion of the IMCO Committee), Anne E. Jensen (draftsman of the opinion of the TRAN Committee), Marian Harkin (draftsman of the opinion of the REGI Committee), Marc Tarabella (draftsman of the opinion of the AGRI Committee), Rosa Miguélez Ramos (draftsman of the opinion of the PECH Committee), Helga Trüpel (draftsman of the opinion of the CULT Committee), Gérard Deprez (draftsman of the opinion of the LIBE Committee), Carlos Carnero González (draftsman of the opinion of the AFCO Committee), Piia-Noora Kauppi (draftsman of the opinion of the FEMM Committee), Alexandra Dobolyi (draftsman of the opinion of the PETI Committee), Ville Itälä, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Catherine Guy-Quint, on behalf of the PSE Group, Anne E. Jensen, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Helga Trüpel, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Esko Seppänen, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Wojciech Roszkowski, on behalf of the UEN Group, Dariusz Maciej Grabowski, on behalf of the IND/DEM Group, Sergej Kozlík, Nonattached Member, Janusz Lewandowski, Giovanni Pittella, Kyösti Virrankoski, Gérard Onesta, Diamanto Manolakou, Zbigniew Krzysztof Kuźmiuk, Michael Henry Nattrass, Hans-Peter Martin and Ingeborg Gräßle.

IN THE CHAIR: Jacek Emil SARYUSZ-WOLSKI

Vice-President

The following spoke: Lidia Joanna Geringer de Oedenberg, Nathalie Griesbeck, Pedro Guerreiro, Liam Aylward, Hélène Goudin, Jean-Claude Martinez, Antonis Samaras, Vladimír Maňka, Markus Ferber, Szabolcs Fazakas, Simon Busuttil, Katerina Batzeli, László Surján, Herbert Bösch and Salvador Garriga Polledo.

The debate closed.

Vote: Item 6.2 and Minutes of 26.10.2006, Item 6.3.

Item 6.2 and Minutes of 26.10.2006, Item 6.3

(The sitting was suspended at 17.05 pending Question Time and resumed at 17.30.)

(The sitting was suspended at 17.05 pending Question Time and resumed at 17.30.)

IN THE CHAIR: Manuel António dos SANTOS

Vice-President

15.   Membership of Parliament

The Danish authorities had given notice of the appointment of Christel Schaldemose to replace Henrik Dam Kristensen as Member of Parliament with effect from 15.10.2006.

Pursuant to Rule 3(2), until such time as her credentials had been verified or a ruling had been given on any dispute, Christel Schaldemose would take her seat in Parliament and on its bodies and enjoy all the rights attaching thereto, provided that she had previously signed a declaration stating that she did not hold an office incompatible with that of Member of the European Parliament.

16.   Question Time (Commission)

(Commission)

Parliament considered a number of questions to the Commission (B6-0437/2006).

Part one

Part one

Question 40 (Robert Evans): Airline overbooking.

Jacques Barrot (Vice-President of the Commission) answered the question and supplementaries by Gary Titley (deputising for the author), Reinhard Rack and Jörg Leichtfried.

Question 41 (Michl Ebner): Protection of youngsters in chat rooms.

Franco Frattini (Vice-President of the Commission) answered the question and supplementaries by Michl Ebner and Alexander Stubb.

Question 42 (Paulo Casaca): Stoning of seven women in Iran.

Peter Mandelson (Member of the Commission) answered the question and supplementaries by Paulo Casaca, Piia-Noora Kauppi and Edite Estrela.

Part two

Part two

Question 43 (Lambert van Nistelrooij): Commission proposal for a European Parliament and Council regulation on roaming on public mobile networks in the Community.

Viviane Reding (Member of the Commission) answered the question and supplementaries by Lambert van Nistelrooij, Andreas Mölzer and Justas Vincas Paleckis.

Question 44 (Stavros Arnaoutakis): Broadband internet access.

Viviane Reding answered the question and supplementaries by Stavros Arnaoutakis, Mairead McGuinness and Malcolm Harbour.

Question 45 (Jim Higgins): European Registry of Internet Domain Names.

Viviane Reding answered the question and a supplementary by Jim Higgins.

Question 46 (Sarah Ludford): Fair Trade.

Peter Mandelson answered the question and supplementaries by Sarah Ludford, Paul Rübig and Philip Bushill-Matthews.

Question 47 (Seán Ó Neachtain): World Trade talks.

Peter Mandelson answered the question and supplementaries by Seán Ó Neachtain, David Martin and Georgios Papastamkos.

Questions 48 to 51 would receive written answers.

Question 52 (Bernd Posselt): Introduction of the euro in Sweden.

Joaquín Almunia (Member of the Commission) answered the question and supplementaries by Bernd Posselt, Danutė Budreikaitė and Hélène Goudin.

Question 53 (Justas Vincas Paleckis): Euro-zone integration.

Joaquín Almunia answered the question and supplementaries by Justas Vincas Paleckis, Laima Liucija Andrikienė and David Martin.

Question 54 (Gay Mitchell): Effect of accession on the euro zone.

Joaquín Almunia answered the question and a supplementary by Gay Mitchell.

Questions 72 and 89 lapsed, as the subjects to which they referred already featured on the agenda of that part-session.

Questions which had not been answered for lack of time would receive written answers (see annex to the Verbatim Report of Proceedings).

(see annex to the Verbatim Report of Proceedings)

Commission Question Time closed.

(The sitting was suspended at 19.15 and resumed at 21.00.)

(The sitting was suspended at 19.15 and resumed at 21.00.)

IN THE CHAIR: Janusz ONYSZKIEWICZ

Vice-President

17.   ‘Youth in Action’ programme (2007-2013) ***II (debate)

(debate)

Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council creating the ‘Youth in Action’ Programme for the period 2007-2013 [06236/3/2006 — C6-0273/2006 — 2004/0152(COD)] — Committee on Culture and Education.

Rapporteur: Lissy Gröner (A6-0341/2006)

Lissy Gröner introduced the recommendation for second reading.

Ján Figeľ (Member of the Commission) spoke.

The following spoke: Rolf Berend, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Christa Prets, on behalf of the PSE Group, Jolanta Dičkutė, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Helga Trüpel, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Ljudmila Novak, Piia-Noora Kauppi and Ján Figeľ.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 25.10.2006, Item 6.3.

Minutes of 25.10.2006, Item 6.3

18.   Action programme in the field of lifelong learning ***II (debate)

(debate)

Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing an action programme in the field of lifelong learning [06237/3/2006 — C6-0274/2006 — 2004/0153(COD)] — Committee on Culture and Education.

Rapporteur: Doris Pack (A6-0344/2006)

Doris Pack introduced the recommendation for second reading.

Ján Figeľ (Member of the Commission) spoke.

The following spoke: Ivo Belet, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Christa Prets, on behalf of the PSE Group, Jolanta Dičkutė, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Helga Trüpel, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Věra Flasarová, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Zdzisław Zbigniew Podkański, on behalf of the UEN Group, Andrzej Tomasz Zapałowski, on behalf of the IND/DEM Group, Erna Hennicot-Schoepges, Maria Badia I Cutchet, Šarūnas Birutis, Jerzy Buzek and Ján Figeľ.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 25.10.2006, Item 6.4.

Minutes of 25.10.2006, Item 6.4

19.   ‘Europe for Citizens’ programme (2007-2013) ***II (debate)

(debate)

Recommendation for second reading on the Council common position for adopting a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing for the period 2007-2013 the programme ‘Europe for Citizens’ to promote active European citizenship [09575/1/2006 — C6-0316/2006 — 2005/0041(COD)] — Committee on Culture and Education.

Rapporteur: Hannu Takkula (A6-0342/2006)

Hannu Takkula introduced the recommendation for second reading.

Ján Figeľ (Member of the Commission) spoke.

The following spoke: Rolf Berend, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Emine Bozkurt, on behalf of the PSE Group, Marian Harkin, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Helga Trüpel, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Miguel Portas, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Zdzisław Zbigniew Podkański, on behalf of the UEN Group, Witold Tomczak, on behalf of the IND/DEM Group, Roger Helmer, Non-attached Member, Christopher Beazley, Gyula Hegyi, Maria da Assunção Esteves, Ljudmila Novak and Ján Figeľ.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 25.10.2006, Item 6.5.

Minutes of 25.10.2006, Item 6.5

20.   Restrictions on the marketing and use of perfluorooctane sulfonates ***I (debate)

(debate)

Report on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to restrictions on the marketing and use of perfluorooctane sulfonates (amendment of Council Directive 76/769/EEC) [COM(2005)0618 — C6-0418/2005 — 2005/0244(COD)] — Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety.

Rapporteur: Carl Schlyter (A6-0251/2006)

Günter Verheugen (Vice-President of the Commission) spoke.

Carl Schlyter introduced the report.

The following spoke: Avril Doyle, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Gyula Hegyi, on behalf of the PSE Group, Holger Krahmer, on behalf of the ALDE Group, Jens Holm, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Peter Liese, Marios Matsakis, Thomas Ulmer and Günter Verheugen.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 25.10.2006, Item 6.6.

Minutes of 25.10.2006, Item 6.6

21.   Third-country anti-dumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard action (debate)

(debate)

Report on the annual report from the Commission to the European Parliament on third-country antidumping, anti-subsidy and safeguard action against the Community (2004) [2006/2136(INI)] — Committee on International Trade.

Rapporteur: Cristiana Muscardini (A6-0243/2006)

Cristiana Muscardini introduced the report.

Peter Mandelson (Member of the Commission) spoke.

The following spoke: Syed Kamall, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Francisco Assis, on behalf of the PSE Group, Daniel Caspary, Małgorzata Handzlik, Georgios Papastamkos and Peter Mandelson.

The debate closed.

Vote: Minutes of 25.10.2006, Item 6.12.

Minutes of 25.10.2006, Item 6.12

22.   Agenda for next sitting

The agenda for the next sitting had been established (‘Agenda’ PE 378.419/OJME).

23.   Closure of sitting

The sitting closed at 23.50.

Julian Priestley

Secretary-General

Ingo Friedrich

Vice-President

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ATTENDANCE REGISTER

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ANNEX I

RESULTS OF VOTES

Abbreviations and symbols

| + | adopted |
| --- | --- |
| - | rejected |
| ↓ | lapsed |
| W | withdrawn |
| RCV (..., ..., ...) | roll-call vote (in favour, against, abstentions) |
| EV (..., ..., ...) | electronic vote (in favour, against, abstentions) |
| split | split vote |
| sep | separate vote |
| am | amendment |
| CA | compromise amendment |
| CP | corresponding part |
| D | deleting amendment |
| = | identical amendments |
| § | paragraph |
| art | article |
| rec | recital |
| MOT | motion for a resolution |
| JT MOT | joint motion for a resolution |
| SEC | secret ballot |

+

adopted

-

rejected

↓

lapsed

W

withdrawn

RCV (..., ..., ...)

roll-call vote (in favour, against, abstentions)

EV (..., ..., ...)

electronic vote (in favour, against, abstentions)

split

split vote

sep

separate vote

am

amendment

CA

compromise amendment

CP

corresponding part

D

deleting amendment

=

identical amendments

§

paragraph

art

article

rec

recital

MOT

motion for a resolution

JT MOT

joint motion for a resolution

SEC

secret ballot

1.   United Nations: approval of category M2 or M3 vehicles with regard to their general construction ***

Report: Enrique BARÓN CRESPO (A6-0292/2006)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

2.   Accession of Bulgaria and Romania: recruitment of officials of the European Communities *

Report: Giuseppe GARGANI (A6-0312/2006)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

3.   Amendment of the Statutes of the Galileo Joint Undertaking *

Report: Giles CHICHESTER (A6-0348/2006)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

4.   Norway and the EMCDDA *

Report: Frieda BREPOELS (A6-0330/2006)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | RCV | + | 522, 3, 35 |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

RCV

+

522, 3, 35

Requests for roll-call votes

PPE-DE: single vote

5.   Request for waiver of the immunity of Bogdan Golik

Report: Diana WALLIS (A6-0317/2006)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

6.   Defence of immunity of Mario Borghezio

Report: Maria BERGER (A6-0329/2006)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

7.   Draft amending budget No 3/2006

Report: Giovanni PITTELLA/Valdis DOMBROVSKIS (A6-0350/2006) (qualified majority)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote

   (1) | RCV | + | 540, 59, 6 |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

   (1)

RCV

+

540, 59, 6

Request for roll-call vote

IND/DEM: single vote

8.   Draft amending budget No 5/2006

Report: Giovanni PITTELLA (A6-0340/2006) (qualified majority)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

9.   An EU-South Africa Strategic Partnership

Report: Luisa MORGANTINI (A6-0310/2006)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

10.   LIFE+ ***II

Recommendation for second reading: Marie Anne ISLER BEGUIN (A6-0288/2006) (qualified majority)

| Subject | Am No | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| common position |
| amendments by the committee responsible — block vote | 1-31 | committee | RCV | + | 525, 65, 25 |
| draft legislative resolution |
| after § 1 | 32 | PPE-DE, PSE, ALDE, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL, UEN | | + | |
| common position | declared approved as amended |

Subject

Am No

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

common position

amendments by the committee responsible — block vote

1-31

committee

RCV

+

525, 65, 25

draft legislative resolution

after § 1

32

PPE-DE, PSE, ALDE, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL, UEN

+

common position

declared approved as amended

Requests for roll-call votes

Verts/ALE: ams 1-31

11.   Programme of support for the European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007) ***II

Recommendation for second reading: Ruth HIERONYMI (A6-0337/2006) (qualified majority)

| Subject | Am No | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| common position | declared approved |

Subject

Am No

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

common position

declared approved

12.   Culture programme (2007-2013) ***II

Recommendation for second reading: Vasco GRAÇA MOURA (A6-0343/2006) (qualified majority)

| Subject | Am No | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by the committee responsible — block vote | 1-3 | committee | | + | |
| common position | declared approved as amended |

Subject

Am No

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by the committee responsible — block vote

1-3

committee

+

common position

declared approved as amended

13.   Community civil protection mechanism *

Report: Dimitrios PAPADIMOULIS (A6-0286/2006)

| Subject | Am No | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by the committee responsible — block vote | 1-13
  16-59 | committee | | + | |
| amendments by the committee responsible — separate vote | 14 | committee | RCV | + | 583, 31, 14 |
| 15 | committee | RCV | + | 557, 36, 28 |
| vote: amended proposal | | + | |
| vote: legislative resolution | RCV | + | 573, 25, 35 |

Subject

Am No

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by the committee responsible — block vote

1-13

16-59

committee

+

amendments by the committee responsible — separate vote

14

committee

RCV

+

583, 31, 14

15

committee

RCV

+

557, 36, 28

vote: amended proposal

+

vote: legislative resolution

RCV

+

573, 25, 35

Requests for roll-call votes

IND/DEM: ams 14, 15 and final vote

14.   Implementing measures (level 2) of the Transparency Directive

Motion for a resolution: B6-0529/2006

| Subject | Am No | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| motion for a resolution B6-0529/2006




  (PPE-DE, PSE, ALDE, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL, UEN) |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |

Subject

Am No

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

motion for a resolution B6-0529/2006

(PPE-DE, PSE, ALDE, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL, UEN)

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

15.   Implementing measures (level 2) of the Prospectus Directive

Motion for a resolution: B6-0530/2006

| Subject | Am No | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| motion for a resolution B6-0530/2006




  (PPE-DE, PSE, ALDE, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL, UEN) |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |

Subject

Am No

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

motion for a resolution B6-0530/2006

(PPE-DE, PSE, ALDE, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL, UEN)

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

16.   Women's immigration

Report: Rodi KRATSA-TSAGAROPOULOU (A6-0307/2006)

| Subject | Am No | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| after § 2 | 23 | UEN | | + | |
| § 5 | § | original text | split | | |
| 1 | + | |
| 2 | - | |
| § 6 | 12/rev | PPE-DE, PSE +
  CARLSHAMRE | RCV | + | 370, 230, 30 |
| § | original text | | ↓ | |
| § 7 | 13/rev | PPE-DE +
  CARLSHAMRE | EV | + | 303, 302, 18 |
| 1 | PSE | | ↓ | |
| § | original text | sep | ↓ | |
| § 9 | § | original text | split | | |
| 1 | + | |
| 2 | + | |
| § 10 | 14/rev | PPE-DE, PSE +
  CARLSHAMRE | RCV | + | 417, 171, 33 |
| § | original text | | ↓ | |
| after § 11 | 2 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| § 12 | 15 | PPE-DE, PSE +
  CARLSHAMRE | | + | |
| after § 12 | 3 | Verts/ALE | EV | - | 254, 304, 76 |
| after § 14 | 4 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| § 19 | 16 | PPE-DE, PSE +
  CARLSHAMRE | | + | |
| § | original text | | ↓ | |
| § 21 | 17 | PPE-DE, PSE +
  CARLSHAMRE | | + | |
| § 22 | 18D | PPE-DE, PSE +
  CARLSHAMRE | | + | |
| § 28 | § | original text | sep | + | |
| § 29 | § | original text | split | | |
| 1 | + | |
| 2/RCV | + | 474, 137, 27 |
| § 32 | 19D | PPE-DE, PSE +
  CARLSHAMRE | | + | |
| § 33 | 20 | PPE-DE, PSE +
  CARLSHAMRE | | + | |
| § 34 | 21 | PPE-DE, PSE+
  CARLSHAMRE | | + | |
| § | original text | sep | ↓ | |
| after § 35 | 5 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| § 36 | 22D | PPE-DE +
  CARLSHAMRE | | + | |
| before citation 1 | 6/rev | PPE-DE, PSE +
  CARLSHAMRE | | + | |
| 7/rev | PPE-DE, PSE +
  CARLSHAMRE | | + | |
| 8/rev | PPE-DE, PSE +
  CARLSHAMRE | | + | |
| 9/rev | PPE-DE, PSE +
  CARLSHAMRE | | + | |
| after citation 18 | 10/rev | PPE-DE, PSE +
  CARLSHAMRE | | + | |
| citation 30 | 11/rev | PPE-DE, PSE +
  CARLSHAMRE | | + | |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | EV | + | 449, 133, 55 |

Subject

Am No

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

after § 2

23

UEN

+

§ 5

§

original text

split

1

+

2

-

§ 6

12/rev

PPE-DE, PSE +

CARLSHAMRE

RCV

+

370, 230, 30

§

original text

↓

§ 7

13/rev

PPE-DE +

CARLSHAMRE

EV

+

303, 302, 18

1

PSE

↓

§

original text

sep

↓

§ 9

§

original text

split

1

+

2

+

§ 10

14/rev

PPE-DE, PSE +

CARLSHAMRE

RCV

+

417, 171, 33

§

original text

↓

after § 11

2

Verts/ALE

-

§ 12

15

PPE-DE, PSE +

CARLSHAMRE

+

after § 12

3

Verts/ALE

EV

-

254, 304, 76

after § 14

4

Verts/ALE

+

§ 19

16

PPE-DE, PSE +

CARLSHAMRE

+

§

original text

↓

§ 21

17

PPE-DE, PSE +

CARLSHAMRE

+

§ 22

18D

PPE-DE, PSE +

CARLSHAMRE

+

§ 28

§

original text

sep

+

§ 29

§

original text

split

1

+

2/RCV

+

474, 137, 27

§ 32

19D

PPE-DE, PSE +

CARLSHAMRE

+

§ 33

20

PPE-DE, PSE +

CARLSHAMRE

+

§ 34

21

PPE-DE, PSE+

CARLSHAMRE

+

§

original text

sep

↓

after § 35

5

Verts/ALE

+

§ 36

22D

PPE-DE +

CARLSHAMRE

+

before citation 1

6/rev

PPE-DE, PSE +

CARLSHAMRE

+

7/rev

PPE-DE, PSE +

CARLSHAMRE

+

8/rev

PPE-DE, PSE +

CARLSHAMRE

+

9/rev

PPE-DE, PSE +

CARLSHAMRE

+

after citation 18

10/rev

PPE-DE, PSE +

CARLSHAMRE

+

citation 30

11/rev

PPE-DE, PSE +

CARLSHAMRE

+

vote: resolution (as a whole)

EV

+

449, 133, 55

Requests for roll-call votes

PPE-DE: ams 12/rev and 14/rev

IND/DEM: § 29 — second part

UEN: § 29 — second part

Request for separate vote

IND/DEM: § 28

Requests for split votes

UEN, IND/DEM

§ 29

1st part: text as a whole without the words ‘sexual and reproductive rights’

2nd part: those words

ALDE

§ 5

1st part:‘Stresses that Directive ... women immigrants’

2nd part:‘calls on the Commission ... all social services’

§ 9

1st part: text as a whole without the word ‘legal’

2nd part: that word

17.   Recovery of Community funds

Report: Paolo CASACA (A6-0303/2006)

| Subject | Am No | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| after § 37 | 1 | PSE | | + | |
| § 43 | § | original text | RCV | + | 546, 75, 13 |
| § 44 | § | original text | RCV | + | 512, 109, 15 |
| § 45 | § | original text | RCV | + | 516, 96, 19 |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |

Subject

Am No

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

after § 37

1

PSE

+

§ 43

§

original text

RCV

+

546, 75, 13

§ 44

§

original text

RCV

+

512, 109, 15

§ 45

§

original text

RCV

+

516, 96, 19

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

Requests for roll-call votes

PPE-DE: §§ 43, 44 and 45

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(1)  Including the five amendments tabled to draft amending budget No 3 by the BUDG Committee.

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ANNEX II

RESULT OF ROLL-CALL VOTES

1.   Brepoels report A6-0330/2006

Resolution

For: 522

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Birutis, Bourlanges, Bowles, Budreikaitė, Busk, Cappato, Chatzimarkakis, Cornillet, Davies, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Drčar Murko, Duff, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Juknevičienė, Klinz, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Losco, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Matsakis, Newton Dunn, Onyszkiewicz, Oviir, Pannella, Pistelli, Polfer, Prodi, Resetarits, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Sbarbati, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Veraldi, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Aita, Brie, Catania, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Guidoni, Henin, Holm, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Liotard, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Ransdorf, Remek, Seppänen, Strož, Svensson, Triantaphyllides, Uca, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Goudin, Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Sinnott

NI: Battilocchio, Bobošíková, Giertych, Martin Hans-Peter, Masiel, Piskorski, Rivera, Rutowicz, Wojciechowski Bernard Piotr

PPE-DE: Andrikienė, Ashworth, Atkins, Audy, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi-Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Berend, Böge, Bowis, Bradbourn, Braghetto, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Cabrnoch, Callanan, Casa, Casini, Caspary, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Daul, De Blasio, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dombrovskis, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ehler, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote, García-Margallo y Marfil, Garriga Polledo, Gaubert, Gauzès, Gewalt, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Járóka, Jarzembowski, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Kamall, Karas, Kasoulides, Kauppi, Kelam, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Lamassoure, Landsbergis, Langen, Langendries, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Martens, Mathieu, Matsis, Mauro, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Musotto, Nassauer, Nicholson, Novak, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pirker, Pleštinská, Podestà, Poettering, Posdorf, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Spautz, Šťastný, Strejček, Stubb, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Vlasák, Vlasto, Weber Manfred, Wieland, Wohlin, Wortmann-Kool, Záborská, Zahradil, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zieleniec, Zvěřina

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Arnaoutakis, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badia I Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berman, Bösch, Bono, Bourzai, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Chiesa, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Falbr, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gottardi, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Groote, Gruber, Hänsch, Hasse Ferreira, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hegyi, Honeyball, Hughes, Hutchinson, Jöns, Kindermann, Kósáné Kovács, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Le Foll, Leichtfried, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McAvan, McCarthy, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Mastenbroek, Matsouka, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Occhetto, Öger, Paasilinna, Paleckis, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Prets, Rapkay, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Saks, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, Schapira, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Simpson, Siwiec, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Weiler, Westlund, Wiersma, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Aylward, Bielan, Crowley, Didžiokas, Foglietta, Foltyn-Kubicka, Janowski, Krasts, Kristovskis, Kuźmiuk, La Russa, Libicki, Maldeikis, Muscardini, Ó Neachtain, Pirilli, Podkański, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Vaidere, Zīle

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jill, Flautre, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Horáček, Hudghton, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lichtenberger, Lucas, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 3

NI: Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, Kilroy-Silk

Abstention: 35

GUE/NGL: Krarup, Manolakou, Toussas

IND/DEM: Batten, Bloom, Booth, Clark, Coûteaux, Farage, Knapman, Louis, Nattrass, Titford, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise, Železný

NI: Allister, Belohorská, Claeys, Dillen, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Pen Jean-Marie, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Mölzer, Mote, Romagnoli, Salvini, Schenardi, Speroni

PPE-DE: Konrad

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Corrections to votes and voting intentions

For:
  Claude Turmes, Glenis Willmott

2.   Pittella/Dombrovskis report A6-0350/2006

Resolution

For: 540

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bourlanges, Bowles, Budreikaitė, Busk, Cappato, Chatzimarkakis, Cornillet, Davies, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Drčar Murko, Duff, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Juknevičienė, Klinz, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Losco, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Matsakis, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Onyszkiewicz, Oviir, Pannella, Pistelli, Polfer, Prodi, Resetarits, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Sbarbati, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Veraldi, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Aita, Brie, Catania, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guidoni, Henin, Holm, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Liotard, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Ransdorf, Remek, Seppänen, Strož, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Uca, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Grabowski, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Sinnott, Zapałowski

NI: Baco, Battilocchio, Belohorská, Bobošíková, Czarnecki Ryszard, Masiel, Piskorski, Rivera, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Andrikienė, Audy, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi-Pataky, Bauer, Becsey, Berend, Böge, Braghetto, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Brunetta, Busuttil, Buzek, Cabrnoch, Casa, Casini, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chmielewski, Coelho, Daul, De Blasio, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dombrovskis, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Esteves, Eurlings, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gaubert, Gauzès, Gewalt, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hatzidakis, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Higgins, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jałowiecki, Járóka, Jarzembowski, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kauppi, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Lamassoure, Landsbergis, Langen, Langendries, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Martens, Mathieu, Matsis, Mauro, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Musotto, Nassauer, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pirker, Pleštinská, Podestà, Poettering, Posdorf, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Spautz, Šťastný, Strejček, Stubb, Sudre, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Ventre, Vlasák, Vlasto, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wohlin, Wortmann-Kool, Záborská, Zahradil, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zieleniec, Zvěřina

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Arnaoutakis, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badia I Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Berman, Bösch, Bono, Bourzai, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Chiesa, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Falbr, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gottardi, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Groote, Gruber, Hänsch, Hamon, Hasse Ferreira, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kósáné Kovács, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Le Foll, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McAvan, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Mastenbroek, Matsouka, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Occhetto, Öger, Paasilinna, Paleckis, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Saks, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, dos Santos, Schapira, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Simpson, Siwiec, Skinner, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Weiler, Westlund, Wiersma, Willmott, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Bielan, Crowley, Didžiokas, Foglietta, Foltyn-Kubicka, Janowski, Krasts, Kristovskis, Kuźmiuk, La Russa, Libicki, Maldeikis, Muscardini, Ó Neachtain, Pirilli, Podkański, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Vaidere

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jill, Flautre, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schroedter, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 59

IND/DEM: Batten, Bloom, Bonde, Booth, Clark, Coûteaux, Farage, Goudin, Knapman, Louis, Nattrass, Titford, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise

NI: Allister, Claeys, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Dillen, Giertych, Gollnisch, Kilroy-Silk, Lang, Le Pen Jean-Marie, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martin Hans-Peter, Mölzer, Mote, Romagnoli, Salvini, Schenardi, Wojciechowski Bernard Piotr

PPE-DE: Ashworth, Atkins, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Dover, Evans Jonathan, Fjellner, Hannan, Harbour, Hökmark, Ibrisagic, Jackson, Kamall, Kirkhope, McMillan-Scott, Nicholson, Parish, Purvis, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden

Verts/ALE: Schlyter

Abstention: 6

GUE/NGL: Krarup

IND/DEM: Karatzaferis, Železný

NI: Martinez, Speroni

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Corrections to votes and voting intentions

Against:
  Lars Wohlin

3.   Isler Béguin report A6-0288/2006

Amendments 1-31

For: 525

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bowles, Budreikaitė, Busk, Cappato, Chatzimarkakis, Cornillet, Davies, Deprez, De Sarnez, Drčar Murko, Duff, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Juknevičienė, Klinz, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Losco, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Matsakis, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Onyszkiewicz, Oviir, Pannella, Pistelli, Polfer, Prodi, Resetarits, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Sbarbati, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Veraldi, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Aita, Brie, Catania, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Guidoni, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Markov, Maštálka, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Portas, Ransdorf, Remek, Strož, Triantaphyllides, Uca, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Zapałowski

NI: Battilocchio, Belohorská, Bobošíková, Borghezio, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, Martin Hans-Peter, Masiel, Piskorski, Rivera, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Andrikienė, Antoniozzi, Audy, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi-Pataky, Bauer, Becsey, Berend, Böge, Bowis, Braghetto, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Brunetta, Busuttil, Buzek, Cabrnoch, Casa, Casini, Caspary, Cederschiöld, Chmielewski, Coelho, Daul, De Blasio, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dombrovskis, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Eurlings, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gaubert, Gauzès, Gewalt, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hatzidakis, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jałowiecki, Járóka, Jarzembowski, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kauppi, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Lamassoure, Landsbergis, Langen, Langendries, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Martens, Mathieu, Matsis, Mauro, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Musotto, Nassauer, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Pack, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pirker, Pleštinská, Podestà, Poettering, Posdorf, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Spautz, Šťastný, Strejček, Stubb, Sudre, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Ventre, Vlasák, Vlasto, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, Wohlin, Wortmann-Kool, Záborská, Zahradil, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zieleniec, Zvěřina

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Arnaoutakis, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badia I Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Berman, Bösch, Bono, Bourzai, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Chiesa, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Falbr, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Gottardi, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Groote, Gruber, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Hasse Ferreira, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kósáné Kovács, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Le Foll, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McAvan, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Mastenbroek, Matsouka, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Occhetto, Öger, Paasilinna, Paleckis, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Saks, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, dos Santos, Schapira, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Simpson, Siwiec, Skinner, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Weiler, Westlund, Wiersma, Willmott, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Berlato, La Russa

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jill, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 65

IND/DEM: Batten, Bloom, Bonde, Booth, Clark, Farage, Goudin, Knapman, Nattrass, Sinnott, Titford, Whittaker, Wise, Železný

NI: Allister, Giertych, Gollnisch, Kilroy-Silk, Mote, Wojciechowski Bernard Piotr

PPE-DE: Ashworth, Atkins, Beazley, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Dover, Evans Jonathan, Hannan, Harbour, Jackson, Kamall, Kirkhope, McMillan-Scott, Nicholson, Parish, Stevenson, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Bielan, Camre, Crowley, Didžiokas, Foglietta, Foltyn-Kubicka, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Kuźmiuk, Libicki, Maldeikis, Muscardini, Ó Neachtain, Pirilli, Podkański, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Vaidere, Zīle

Abstention: 25

GUE/NGL: Holm, Krarup, Liotard, Manolakou, Meijer, Seppänen, Svensson, Toussas

IND/DEM: Coûteaux, Louis, de Villiers

NI: Baco, Claeys, Dillen, Lang, Le Pen Jean-Marie, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Mölzer, Romagnoli, Salvini, Schenardi, Speroni

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Corrections to votes and voting intentions

For:
  Mogens N.J. Camre, Miroslav Ouzký, Marie Anne Isler Béguin, Christofer Fjellner

4.   Papadimoulis report A6-0286/2006

Amendment 14

For: 583

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bourlanges, Bowles, Budreikaitė, Busk, Cappato, Chatzimarkakis, Cornillet, Davies, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Duff, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Juknevičienė, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Losco, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Matsakis, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Onyszkiewicz, Ortuondo Larrea, Oviir, Pannella, Pistelli, Polfer, Prodi, Resetarits, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Sbarbati, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Veraldi, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Aita, Brie, Catania, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Guidoni, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Portas, Ransdorf, Remek, Strož, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Uca, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Bonde, Grabowski, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Zapałowski

NI: Baco, Battilocchio, Belohorská, Bobošíková, Borghezio, Claeys, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, Dillen, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Pen Jean-Marie, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Masiel, Mölzer, Piskorski, Rivera, Romagnoli, Rutowicz, Salvini, Schenardi, Speroni

PPE-DE: Andrikienė, Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Audy, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi-Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Berend, Böge, Bowis, Bradbourn, Braghetto, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Cabrnoch, Callanan, Casa, Casini, Caspary, Castiglione, del Castillo Vera, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, De Blasio, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dombrovskis, Dover, Doyle, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gaubert, Gauzès, Gewalt, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Higgins, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jałowiecki, Járóka, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Kamall, Karas, Kasoulides, Kauppi, Kelam, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Lamassoure, Landsbergis, Langen, Langendries, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mauro, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Musotto, Nassauer, Nicholson, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pirker, Pleštinská, Podestà, Poettering, Posdorf, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sommer, Sonik, Spautz, Šťastný, Stevenson, Strejček, Stubb, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Ventre, Vlasák, Vlasto, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, Wortmann-Kool, Záborská, Zahradil, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zieleniec, Zvěřina

PSE: Arif, Arnaoutakis, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badia I Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Berman, Bösch, Bono, Bourzai, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Chiesa, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Falbr, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Gottardi, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Groote, Gruber, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Hasse Ferreira, Haug, Hazan, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kósáné Kovács, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Le Foll, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McAvan, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Matsouka, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Occhetto, Öger, Paasilinna, Paleckis, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Saks, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, dos Santos, Schapira, Scheele, Schulz, Sifunakis, Simpson, Siwiec, Skinner, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Weiler, Wiersma, Willmott, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Camre, Crowley, Didžiokas, Foglietta, Foltyn-Kubicka, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Kuźmiuk, La Russa, Libicki, Maldeikis, Muscardini, Ó Neachtain, Pirilli, Podkański, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Vaidere, Zīle

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jill, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 31

IND/DEM: Batten, Belder, Blokland, Bloom, Booth, Clark, Coûteaux, Farage, Goudin, Knapman, Louis, Nattrass, Sinnott, Titford, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise

NI: Giertych, Martinez, Mote, Wojciechowski Bernard Piotr

PPE-DE: Cederschiöld, Fjellner, Hökmark, Ibrisagic, Jackson

PSE: Andersson, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Segelström, Westlund

Abstention: 14

GUE/NGL: Holm, Krarup, Liotard, Meijer, Seppänen, Svensson

IND/DEM: Karatzaferis, Železný

NI: Allister, Kilroy-Silk, Kozlík, Martin Hans-Peter

PPE-DE: Wohlin

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Corrections to votes and voting intentions

For:
  José Javier Pomés Ruiz

5.   Papadimoulis report A6-0286/2006

Amendment 15

For: 557

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bourlanges, Bowles, Budreikaitė, Busk, Cappato, Chatzimarkakis, Cornillet, Davies, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Drčar Murko, Duff, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Juknevičienė, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Losco, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Matsakis, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Onyszkiewicz, Ortuondo Larrea, Oviir, Pannella, Pistelli, Polfer, Prodi, Resetarits, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Sbarbati, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Veraldi, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Agnoletto, Aita, Brie, Catania, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Guidoni, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Portas, Ransdorf, Remek, Strož, Toussas, Uca, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Karatzaferis, Pęk, Zapałowski

NI: Baco, Battilocchio, Belohorská, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, Martin Hans-Peter, Masiel, Piskorski, Rivera, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Andrikienė, Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Audy, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi-Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Berend, Böge, Bowis, Bradbourn, Braghetto, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Casini, Caspary, Castiglione, del Castillo Vera, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, De Blasio, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dombrovskis, Dover, Doyle, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gaubert, Gauzès, Gewalt, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Higgins, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Járóka, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Kamall, Karas, Kasoulides, Kauppi, Kelam, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Lamassoure, Landsbergis, Langen, Langendries, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mauro, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Musotto, Nassauer, Nicholson, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Pack, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pirker, Pleštinská, Podestà, Poettering, Posdorf, Posselt, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Sommer, Sonik, Spautz, Šťastný, Stevenson, Stubb, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras, Vlasto, Weber Manfred, Wieland, Wijkman, Wortmann-Kool, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zieleniec

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Arnaoutakis, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badia I Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Berman, Bösch, Bono, Bourzai, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Chiesa, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Falbr, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Gottardi, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Groote, Gruber, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Hasse Ferreira, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kósáné Kovács, Koterec, Krehl, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McAvan, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Mastenbroek, Matsouka, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Occhetto, Öger, Paasilinna, Paleckis, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Saks, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, dos Santos, Schapira, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Simpson, Siwiec, Skinner, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Weiler, Westlund, Wiersma, Willmott, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Crowley, Didžiokas, Foglietta, Foltyn-Kubicka, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Kuźmiuk, La Russa, Libicki, Maldeikis, Muscardini, Ó Neachtain, Pirilli, Podkański, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Vaidere, Zīle

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jill, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Staes, Trüpel, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 36

GUE/NGL: Krarup

IND/DEM: Batten, Belder, Blokland, Bloom, Bonde, Booth, Clark, Farage, Goudin, Knapman, Nattrass, Rogalski, Sinnott, Titford, Whittaker, Wise, Železný

NI: Bobošíková, Giertych, Mote, Wojciechowski Bernard Piotr

PPE-DE: Cabrnoch, Cederschiöld, Duchoň, Fajmon, Fjellner, Hökmark, Ibrisagic, Škottová, Strejček, Vlasák, Weisgerber, Wohlin, Zahradil, Zvěřina

Abstention: 28

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Holm, Liotard, Meijer, Seppänen, Svensson, Triantaphyllides

IND/DEM: Coûteaux, Grabowski, Krupa, Louis, Piotrowski, de Villiers

NI: Allister, Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Kilroy-Silk, Kozlík, Le Pen Jean-Marie, Le Pen Marine, Mölzer, Romagnoli, Salvini, Schenardi, Speroni

UEN: Camre

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Corrections to votes and voting intentions

For:
  José Javier Pomés Ruiz

6.   Papadimoulis report A6-0286/2006

Resolution

For: 573

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bourlanges, Bowles, Budreikaitė, Busk, Cappato, Chatzimarkakis, Cornillet, Davies, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Drčar Murko, Duff, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Juknevičienė, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Losco, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Matsakis, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Onyszkiewicz, Ortuondo Larrea, Oviir, Pannella, Pistelli, Polfer, Prodi, Resetarits, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Sbarbati, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Veraldi, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Agnoletto, Aita, Brie, Catania, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Guidoni, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Markov, Maštálka, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Portas, Ransdorf, Remek, Seppänen, Strož, Uca, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Grabowski, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Zapałowski

NI: Baco, Battilocchio, Belohorská, Bobošíková, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, Kozlík, Martin Hans-Peter, Masiel, Piskorski, Rivera, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Albertini, Andrikienė, Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Audy, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi-Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Berend, Böge, Bowis, Bradbourn, Braghetto, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Buzek, Callanan, Casa, Casini, Caspary, Castiglione, del Castillo Vera, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, De Blasio, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dombrovskis, Dover, Doyle, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Esteves, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gaubert, Gauzès, Gewalt, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hannan, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Jackson, Jałowiecki, Járóka, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Kamall, Karas, Kasoulides, Kauppi, Kelam, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Lamassoure, Landsbergis, Langen, Langendries, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mauro, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Musotto, Nassauer, Nicholson, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Pack, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pirker, Pleštinská, Podestà, Poettering, Posdorf, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Sommer, Sonik, Spautz, Šťastný, Stevenson, Stubb, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras, Vlasto, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, Wohlin, Wortmann-Kool, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zieleniec, Zvěřina

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Arnaoutakis, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badia I Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Berman, Bösch, Bono, Bourzai, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Chiesa, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Falbr, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Gottardi, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Groote, Gruber, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Hasse Ferreira, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kósáné Kovács, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Le Foll, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McAvan, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Mastenbroek, Matsouka, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Occhetto, Öger, Paasilinna, Paleckis, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Saks, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, dos Santos, Schapira, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Simpson, Siwiec, Skinner, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Weiler, Westlund, Wiersma, Willmott, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Camre, Crowley, Didžiokas, Foglietta, Foltyn-Kubicka, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Kuźmiuk, La Russa, Libicki, Maldeikis, Muscardini, Ó Neachtain, Pirilli, Podkański, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Vaidere, Zīle

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jill, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 25

GUE/NGL: Holm, Krarup, Svensson

IND/DEM: Batten, Belder, Blokland, Bloom, Bonde, Booth, Clark, Coûteaux, Farage, Goudin, Knapman, Nattrass, Sinnott, Titford, Whittaker, Wise, Železný

NI: Giertych, Kilroy-Silk, Mote, Wojciechowski Bernard Piotr

PPE-DE: Cederschiöld

Abstention: 35

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Liotard, Manolakou, Meijer, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Wagenknecht

IND/DEM: Karatzaferis, Louis, de Villiers

NI: Allister, Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Pen Jean-Marie, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Mölzer, Romagnoli, Salvini, Schenardi, Speroni

PPE-DE: Cabrnoch, Duchoň, Fajmon, Ouzký, Škottová, Strejček, Van Orden, Vlasák, Zahradil

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Corrections to votes and voting intentions

For:
  José Javier Pomés Ruiz, Charlotte Cederschiöld

7.   Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou report A6-0307/2006

Amendment 12/rev

For: 370

ALDE: Andrejevs, Attwooll, Birutis, Bourlanges, Bowles, Budreikaitė, Cappato, Davies, Drčar Murko, Duff, Ek, Gentvilas, Hall, Harkin, in 't Veld, Juknevičienė, Koch-Mehrin, Ludford, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Oviir, Pistelli, Polfer, Prodi, Resetarits, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Sbarbati, Szent-Iványi, Väyrynen, Veraldi, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Aita, Brie, Catania, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Guidoni, Henin, Holm, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Portas, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Seppänen, Strož, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Uca, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Coûteaux, Goudin, Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Sinnott, Zapałowski

NI: Battilocchio, Belohorská, Bobošíková, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, Giertych, Masiel, Rivera, Rutowicz, Wojciechowski Bernard Piotr

PPE-DE: Albertini, Barsi-Pataky, Bauer, Becsey, Brepoels, Březina, Brunetta, Buzek, Cabrnoch, De Blasio, Demetriou, Dimitrakopoulos, Duchoň, Fajmon, Gál, Gklavakis, Gyürk, Hatzidakis, Hudacký, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Olajos, Őry, Ouzký, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Seeberg, Silva Peneda, Škottová, Sonik, Strejček, Stubb, Surján, Trakatellis, Vakalis, Ventre, Wieland, Wijkman, Zahradil, Zvěřina

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Arnaoutakis, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badia I Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Berman, Bösch, Bono, Bourzai, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Chiesa, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Falbr, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Gottardi, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Groote, Gruber, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hasse Ferreira, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kósáné Kovács, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Le Foll, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McAvan, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Mastenbroek, Matsouka, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Occhetto, Öger, Paasilinna, Paleckis, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Saks, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, dos Santos, Schapira, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Simpson, Siwiec, Skinner, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Tzampazi, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Weiler, Westlund, Wiersma, Willmott, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Aylward, Bielan, Camre, Crowley, Foltyn-Kubicka, Janowski, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, Kuźmiuk, La Russa, Libicki, Muscardini, Ó Neachtain, Podkański, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Vaidere, Zīle

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jill, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 230

ALDE: Alvaro, Andria, Beaupuy, Busk, Chatzimarkakis, Cornillet, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Fourtou, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hennis-Plasschaert, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Klinz, Krahmer, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Losco, Maaten, Manders, Matsakis, Onyszkiewicz, Pannella, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Takkula, Toia, Van Hecke, Virrankoski

IND/DEM: Batten, Bloom, Booth, Clark, Farage, Knapman, Nattrass, Titford, Tomczak, Whittaker, Wise, Železný

NI: Allister, Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Pen Jean-Marie, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Mölzer, Piskorski, Romagnoli, Salvini, Schenardi, Speroni

PPE-DE: Andrikienė, Antoniozzi, Ashworth, Atkins, Audy, Bachelot-Narquin, Beazley, Berend, Böge, Bowis, Bradbourn, Braghetto, Brok, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Callanan, Casa, Casini, Caspary, Castiglione, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, Descamps, Deß, Deva, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dombrovskis, Dover, Doyle, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Eurlings, Evans Jonathan, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gaľa, Galeote, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gewalt, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hannan, Harbour, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Higgins, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Járóka, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Kamall, Karas, Kauppi, Kelam, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Lechner, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Mauro, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Musotto, Nassauer, Nicholson, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Oomen-Ruijten, Pack, Parish, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pirker, Pleštinská, Podestà, Poettering, Posdorf, Posselt, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Schierhuber, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Seeber, Sommer, Spautz, Šťastný, Stevenson, Sudre, Sumberg, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Ulmer, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras, Vlasák, Vlasto, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wohlin, Wortmann-Kool, Záborská, Zieleniec

Abstention: 30

ALDE: Kułakowski, Lynne

IND/DEM: Louis, de Villiers

NI: Baco, Kilroy-Silk, Kozlík, Martin Hans-Peter, Martinez, Mote

PPE-DE: Brejc, Esteves, Gaubert, Gauzès, Jałowiecki, Landsbergis, Protasiewicz, Schwab, Siekierski, Szájer, Varvitsiotis, Zaleski, Zappalà

UEN: Angelilli, Berlato, Didžiokas, Foglietta, Maldeikis, Pirilli

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Corrections to votes and voting intentions

For:
  Claude Turmes, Hans-Peter Martin, Anne E. Jensen, Piia-Noora Kauppi, Pierre Jonckheer

Against:
  Patrick Gaubert

8.   Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou report A6-0307/2006

Amendment 14/rev

For: 417

ALDE: Andrejevs, Attwooll, Bourlanges, Bowles, Budreikaitė, Busk, Cappato, Davies, Deprez, Dičkutė, Drčar Murko, Duff, Ek, Gentvilas, Geremek, Guardans Cambó, Hall, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Juknevičienė, Koch-Mehrin, Ludford, Lynne, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Ortuondo Larrea, Oviir, Pistelli, Polfer, Resetarits, Riis-Jørgensen, Savi, Szent-Iványi, Toia, Väyrynen, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Aita, Brie, Catania, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Guidoni, Henin, Holm, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Portas, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Seppänen, Strož, Svensson, Triantaphyllides, Uca, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Goudin, Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Sinnott

NI: Allister, Battilocchio, Belohorská, Bobošíková, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, Martin Hans-Peter, Masiel, Piskorski, Rivera, Rutowicz

PPE-DE: Albertini, Ashworth, Atkins, Audy, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi-Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Bowis, Bradbourn, Braghetto, Brejc, Brepoels, Brunetta, Bushill-Matthews, Busuttil, Callanan, Casa, Casini, del Castillo Vera, Chichester, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, De Blasio, Demetriou, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Dover, Doyle, Esteves, Evans Jonathan, Fontaine, Freitas, Galeote, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gaubert, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Grossetête, Guellec, Gyürk, Hannan, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Higgins, Hudacký, Itälä, Jackson, Járóka, Jordan Cizelj, Kamall, Kasoulides, Kauppi, Kirkhope, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Lamassoure, Landsbergis, Lewandowski, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Matsis, Mavrommatis, Mitchell, Nassauer, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Ouzký, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schöpflin, Silva Peneda, Spautz, Stevenson, Stubb, Sudre, Sumberg, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Tannock, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varvitsiotis, Vlasto, Wieland, Wijkman, Zieleniec, Zwiefka

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Arnaoutakis, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badia I Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berman, Bösch, Bono, Bourzai, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Falbr, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Gottardi, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Groote, Gruber, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Hasse Ferreira, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Kósáné Kovács, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Le Foll, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McAvan, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Mastenbroek, Matsouka, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Occhetto, Öger, Paasilinna, Paleckis, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Saks, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, dos Santos, Schapira, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Simpson, Siwiec, Skinner, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Trautmann, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Weiler, Westlund, Wiersma, Willmott, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Bielan, Camre, Foltyn-Kubicka, Janowski, Kuźmiuk, Libicki, Podkański, Roszkowski, Szymański, Wojciechowski Janusz

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jill, Frassoni, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Harms, Hassi, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 171

ALDE: Alvaro, Andria, Beaupuy, Chatzimarkakis, Cornillet, Fourtou, Gibault, Griesbeck, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, Klinz, Krahmer, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Losco, Maaten, Manders, Matsakis, Onyszkiewicz, Pannella, Prodi, Sbarbati, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Van Hecke

GUE/NGL: Manolakou, Toussas

IND/DEM: Batten, Bloom, Booth, Clark, Farage, Knapman, Nattrass, Titford, Tomczak, Whittaker, Wise, Železný

NI: Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Giertych, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Pen Jean-Marie, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Mölzer, Romagnoli, Salvini, Schenardi, Wojciechowski Bernard Piotr

PPE-DE: Andrikienė, Antoniozzi, Berend, Böge, Březina, Brok, Buzek, Cabrnoch, Caspary, Castiglione, Cederschiöld, Deß, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Duchoň, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Eurlings, Fajmon, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fraga Estévez, Gahler, Gaľa, Gewalt, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Ibrisagic, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Langen, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lulling, Maat, Mann Thomas, Mato Adrover, Mauro, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Montoro Romero, Musotto, Nicholson, Novak, Olajos, Pack, Pieper, Pīks, Pirker, Pleštinská, Posdorf, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Schierhuber, Schnellhardt, Seeber, Seeberg, Škottová, Sommer, Šťastný, Strejček, Ulmer, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras, Vlasák, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wohlin, Wortmann-Kool, Záborská, Zahradil, Zvěřina

PSE: Kinnock

UEN: Aylward, Crowley, Ó Neachtain, Ryan, Vaidere

Abstention: 33

ALDE: Kułakowski, Takkula

IND/DEM: Coûteaux, Louis, de Villiers, Zapałowski

NI: Baco, Kilroy-Silk, Kozlík, Mote, Speroni

PPE-DE: Dombrovskis, Handzlik, Jałowiecki, Schröder, Siekierski, Sonik, Ventre, Zaleski, Zappalà

UEN: Angelilli, Berlato, Didžiokas, Foglietta, Kamiński, Krasts, Kristovskis, La Russa, Maldeikis, Muscardini, Pirilli, Zīle

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Corrections to votes and voting intentions

For:
  Gitte Seeberg, Glenys Kinnock

Abstention:
  Marie-Hélène Descamps

9.   Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou report A6-0307/2006

Paragraph 29/2

For: 474

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Birutis, Bourlanges, Bowles, Budreikaitė, Busk, Cappato, Chatzimarkakis, Cornillet, Davies, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Drčar Murko, Duff, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Juknevičienė, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Losco, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Matsakis, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Onyszkiewicz, Ortuondo Larrea, Oviir, Pannella, Pistelli, Polfer, Prodi, Resetarits, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Sbarbati, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Susta, Szent-Iványi, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Veraldi, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Aita, Brie, Catania, Figueiredo, Flasarová, Guerreiro, Guidoni, Henin, Holm, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Portas, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Seppänen, Strož, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Uca, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Bonde, Goudin

NI: Battilocchio, Belohorská, Bobošíková, Borghezio, Martin Hans-Peter, Piskorski, Rivera, Salvini

PPE-DE: Albertini, Andrikienė, Antoniozzi, Atkins, Audy, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi-Pataky, Bauer, Beazley, Becsey, Bowis, Braghetto, Brepoels, Brunetta, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Coelho, Daul, De Blasio, Demetriou, Descamps, Deva, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dombrovskis, Doyle, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Esteves, Eurlings, Fatuzzo, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gaubert, Gauzès, Gklavakis, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Hökmark, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jackson, Járóka, Jordan Cizelj, Karas, Kasoulides, Kauppi, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kušķis, Lamassoure, Langen, Langendries, Mantovani, Marques, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mauro, Mavrommatis, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Millán Mon, Montoro Romero, Musotto, Nassauer, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Papastamkos, Parish, Peterle, Pīks, Pirker, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posdorf, Posselt, Purvis, Queiró, Rack, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Samaras, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Silva Peneda, Sonik, Spautz, Šťastný, Stubb, Sudre, Szájer, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Vakalis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras, Vlasto, Wieland, Wijkman, Wortmann-Kool, Zappalà, Zieleniec, Zwiefka

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Arnaoutakis, Ayala Sender, Badia I Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Berman, Bösch, Bono, Bourzai, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Chiesa, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Douay, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Gottardi, Grabowska, Gröner, Groote, Gruber, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Hasse Ferreira, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kósáné Kovács, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Le Foll, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McAvan, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Mastenbroek, Matsouka, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Occhetto, Öger, Paasilinna, Paleckis, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Saks, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, dos Santos, Schapira, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Simpson, Siwiec, Skinner, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Weiler, Westlund, Wiersma, Willmott, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Aylward, Camre, Crowley, Didžiokas, Krasts, Ó Neachtain, Ryan, Vaidere, Zīle

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jill, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 137

IND/DEM: Batten, Belder, Blokland, Bloom, Booth, Clark, Coûteaux, Farage, Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Knapman, Krupa, Louis, Nattrass, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Sinnott, Titford, Tomczak, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise, Zapałowski, Železný

NI: Allister, Claeys, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, Dillen, Giertych, Gollnisch, Lang, Le Pen Jean-Marie, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Masiel, Mölzer, Mote, Romagnoli, Rutowicz, Schenardi, Speroni, Wojciechowski Bernard Piotr

PPE-DE: Berend, Böge, Brok, Busuttil, Buzek, Cabrnoch, Callanan, Casa, Casini, Caspary, Castiglione, Chmielewski, Coveney, Deß, Duchoň, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Ferber, Florenz, Gewalt, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Gräßle, Handzlik, Hieronymi, Jałowiecki, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Kaczmarek, Kelam, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Kudrycka, Landsbergis, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Mann Thomas, Martens, Mayer, Mikolášik, Mitchell, Ouzký, Pack, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Pieper, Pleštinská, Podestà, Protasiewicz, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Reul, Saryusz-Wolski, Schnellhardt, Škottová, Sommer, Stevenson, Strejček, Surján, Tajani, Ulmer, Vlasák, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Záborská, Zahradil, Zaleski, Zvěřina

UEN: Angelilli, Berlato, Bielan, Foglietta, Foltyn-Kubicka, Janowski, Kamiński, Kristovskis, Kuźmiuk, La Russa, Libicki, Maldeikis, Muscardini, Pirilli, Podkański, Roszkowski, Szymański, Wojciechowski Janusz

Abstention: 27

ALDE: Takkula

NI: Baco, Kilroy-Silk, Kozlík

PPE-DE: Bradbourn, Brejc, Březina, Bushill-Matthews, Chichester, De Veyrac, Dover, Hannan, Higgins, Kamall, Liese, Maat, McGuinness, McMillan-Scott, Nicholson, Siekierski, Sumberg, Tannock, Wohlin

PSE: Attard-Montalto, Grech, Muscat

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Corrections to votes and voting intentions

For:
  Lars Wohlin

Against:
  Maria Martens, Luís Queiró, Bogusław Sonik

10.   Casaca report A6-0303/2006

Paragraph 43

For: 546

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bourlanges, Bowles, Budreikaitė, Busk, Cappato, Chatzimarkakis, Cornillet, Davies, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Drčar Murko, Duff, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Juknevičienė, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Lambsdorff, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Losco, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Matsakis, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Onyszkiewicz, Ortuondo Larrea, Oviir, Pannella, Pistelli, Polfer, Prodi, Resetarits, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Sbarbati, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Susta, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Veraldi, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Aita, Brie, Catania, Flasarová, Guidoni, Henin, Holm, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, Manolakou, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Portas, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Seppänen, Strož, Svensson, Toussas, Triantaphyllides, Uca, Wagenknecht, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Krupa, Louis, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Sinnott, Tomczak, de Villiers, Zapałowski

NI: Battilocchio, Belohorská, Bobošíková, Borghezio, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, Giertych, Martin Hans-Peter, Masiel, Piskorski, Rivera, Rutowicz, Salvini, Wojciechowski Bernard Piotr

PPE-DE: Albertini, Andrikienė, Antoniozzi, Audy, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi-Pataky, Bauer, Becsey, Böge, Bowis, Braghetto, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Brunetta, Busuttil, Buzek, Casa, Casini, Caspary, Castiglione, del Castillo Vera, Cederschiöld, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, De Blasio, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dombrovskis, Doyle, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Esteves, Eurlings, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fjellner, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Gauzès, Gewalt, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hatzidakis, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Higgins, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Ibrisagic, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jałowiecki, Járóka, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kauppi, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Lamassoure, Landsbergis, Langen, Langendries, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mauro, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Musotto, Nassauer, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Pack, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pirker, Pleštinská, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posdorf, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Sommer, Sonik, Spautz, Šťastný, Stubb, Sudre, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras, Vlasto, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, Wohlin, Wortmann-Kool, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zieleniec, Zwiefka

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Arnaoutakis, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badia I Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Berman, Bösch, Bono, Bourzai, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Castex, Cercas, Chiesa, Christensen, Corbett, Corbey, Correia, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Falbr, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Gottardi, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Groote, Gruber, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Hasse Ferreira, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Hutchinson, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kósáné Kovács, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Le Foll, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McAvan, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Mastenbroek, Matsouka, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Occhetto, Öger, Paasilinna, Paleckis, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Saks, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, dos Santos, Schapira, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Simpson, Siwiec, Skinner, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Titley, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Weiler, Westlund, Wiersma, Willmott, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Camre, Krasts

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jill, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Harms, Hassi, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Lucas, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schlyter, Schroedter, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 75

IND/DEM: Bonde, Goudin, Železný

NI: Allister, Claeys, Dillen, Gollnisch, Kilroy-Silk, Lang, Le Pen Jean-Marie, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Mölzer, Romagnoli, Schenardi, Speroni

PPE-DE: Ashworth, Atkins, Beazley, Berend, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Cabrnoch, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Hannan, Harbour, Hökmark, Jackson, Kamall, Kirkhope, McMillan-Scott, Nicholson, Parish, Purvis, Škottová, Stevenson, Strejček, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Vlasák, Zahradil, Zvěřina

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Crowley, Didžiokas, Foglietta, Foltyn-Kubicka, Janowski, Kamiński, Kristovskis, Kuźmiuk, La Russa, Libicki, Maldeikis, Muscardini, Ó Neachtain, Pirilli, Podkański, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Vaidere, Wojciechowski Janusz, Zīle

Abstention: 13

IND/DEM: Batten, Bloom, Booth, Clark, Farage, Knapman, Nattrass, Titford, Whittaker, Wise

NI: Kozlík, Mote

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Corrections to votes and voting intentions

For:
  Gunnar Hökmark, Patrick Gaubert

Against:
  John Bowis

11.   Casaca report A6-0303/2006

Paragraph 44

For: 512

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bourlanges, Bowles, Budreikaitė, Busk, Cappato, Chatzimarkakis, Cornillet, Davies, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Drčar Murko, Duff, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Juknevičienė, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Losco, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Matsakis, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Onyszkiewicz, Ortuondo Larrea, Oviir, Pannella, Pistelli, Polfer, Prodi, Resetarits, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Sbarbati, Staniszewska, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Susta, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Veraldi, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Aita, Brie, Catania, Flasarová, Guidoni, Henin, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Markov, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Morgantini, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Portas, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Strož, Triantaphyllides, Uca, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Piotrowski

NI: Battilocchio, Belohorská, Borghezio, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, Martin Hans-Peter, Masiel, Piskorski, Rivera, Rutowicz, Salvini, Speroni

PPE-DE: Albertini, Andrikienė, Antoniozzi, Audy, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi-Pataky, Bauer, Becsey, Berend, Böge, Bowis, Braghetto, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brunetta, Busuttil, Buzek, Casa, Casini, Caspary, Castiglione, del Castillo Vera, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, De Blasio, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dombrovskis, Doyle, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Esteves, Eurlings, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Florenz, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Garriga Polledo, Gaubert, Gauzès, Gewalt, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hatzidakis, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Higgins, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jałowiecki, Járóka, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kauppi, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Lamassoure, Landsbergis, Langen, Langendries, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mauro, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Musotto, Nassauer, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Pack, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pirker, Pleštinská, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posdorf, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Sommer, Sonik, Spautz, Šťastný, Stubb, Sudre, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras, Vlasto, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, Wortmann-Kool, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zieleniec, Zwiefka

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Arnaoutakis, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badia I Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Berman, Bösch, Bono, Bourzai, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Castex, Cercas, Chiesa, Christensen, Corbey, Correia, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Dobolyi, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Falbr, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gottardi, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Groote, Gruber, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Hasse Ferreira, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Hutchinson, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kósáné Kovács, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Le Foll, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Mastenbroek, Matsouka, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Moscovici, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Occhetto, Öger, Paasilinna, Paleckis, Patrie, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Saks, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, dos Santos, Schapira, Scheele, Schulz, Segelström, Sifunakis, Siwiec, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Weiler, Westlund, Wiersma, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Krasts

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jill, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lichtenberger, Lipietz, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schroedter, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 109

GUE/NGL: Figueiredo, Guerreiro, Liotard, Manolakou, Svensson, Toussas

IND/DEM: Batten, Belder, Blokland, Bloom, Bonde, Booth, Clark, Coûteaux, Farage, Goudin, Knapman, Krupa, Louis, Nattrass, Pęk, Rogalski, Titford, Tomczak, de Villiers, Whittaker, Wise, Zapałowski, Železný

NI: Allister, Claeys, Dillen, Giertych, Kilroy-Silk, Lang, Le Pen Jean-Marie, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Mölzer, Mote, Romagnoli, Schenardi, Wojciechowski Bernard Piotr

PPE-DE: Ashworth, Atkins, Beazley, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Cabrnoch, Callanan, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Duchoň, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fjellner, Hannan, Harbour, Hökmark, Ibrisagic, Jackson, Kirkhope, McMillan-Scott, Nicholson, Ouzký, Parish, Purvis, Škottová, Stevenson, Strejček, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Vlasák, Wohlin, Zahradil, Zvěřina

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Camre, Crowley, Didžiokas, Foglietta, Foltyn-Kubicka, Janowski, Kamiński, Kristovskis, Kuźmiuk, La Russa, Libicki, Maldeikis, Muscardini, Ó Neachtain, Pirilli, Podkański, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Vaidere, Wojciechowski Janusz, Zīle

Verts/ALE: Lucas, Schlyter

Abstention: 15

GUE/NGL: Wagenknecht

IND/DEM: Sinnott

NI: Baco, Kozlík

PSE: Cashman, Corbett, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, McAvan, Simpson, Skinner, Titley, Willmott

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Corrections to votes and voting intentions

Against:
  John Bowis

12.   Casaca report A6-0303/2006

Paragraph 45

For: 516

ALDE: Alvaro, Andrejevs, Andria, Attwooll, Beaupuy, Birutis, Bourlanges, Bowles, Budreikaitė, Busk, Cappato, Chatzimarkakis, Cornillet, Davies, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dičkutė, Drčar Murko, Duff, Ek, Fourtou, Gentvilas, Geremek, Gibault, Griesbeck, Guardans Cambó, Hall, Harkin, Hennis-Plasschaert, in 't Veld, Jäätteenmäki, Jensen, Juknevičienė, Klinz, Koch-Mehrin, Krahmer, Kułakowski, Laperrouze, Lax, Lehideux, Losco, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Matsakis, Newton Dunn, Neyts-Uyttebroeck, Onyszkiewicz, Ortuondo Larrea, Oviir, Pannella, Pistelli, Polfer, Prodi, Resetarits, Riis-Jørgensen, Samuelsen, Savi, Sbarbati, Starkevičiūtė, Sterckx, Susta, Szent-Iványi, Takkula, Toia, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Veraldi, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Adamou, Agnoletto, Aita, Brie, Catania, Flasarová, Guidoni, Henin, Holm, Kaufmann, Kohlíček, Krarup, Liotard, Maštálka, Meijer, Meyer Pleite, Musacchio, Papadimoulis, Ransdorf, Remek, Rizzo, Seppänen, Strož, Svensson, Triantaphyllides, Uca, Wurtz

IND/DEM: Belder, Blokland, Bonde, Grabowski, Karatzaferis, Krupa, Pęk, Piotrowski, Rogalski, Tomczak, Zapałowski

NI: Battilocchio, Belohorská, Bobošíková, Borghezio, Czarnecki Marek Aleksander, Czarnecki Ryszard, Martin Hans-Peter, Masiel, Piskorski, Rivera, Rutowicz, Salvini, Speroni

PPE-DE: Albertini, Andrikienė, Antoniozzi, Audy, Bachelot-Narquin, Barsi-Pataky, Bauer, Becsey, Berend, Böge, Bowis, Braghetto, Brejc, Brepoels, Březina, Brok, Brunetta, Busuttil, Buzek, Casa, Casini, Caspary, Castiglione, del Castillo Vera, Chmielewski, Coelho, Coveney, Daul, De Blasio, Demetriou, Descamps, Deß, De Veyrac, Díaz de Mera García Consuegra, Dimitrakopoulos, Dombrovskis, Doyle, Duka-Zólyomi, Ebner, Ehler, Esteves, Eurlings, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fernández Martín, Fontaine, Fraga Estévez, Freitas, Friedrich, Gahler, Gál, Gaľa, Galeote, García-Margallo y Marfil, Gargani, Gaubert, Gauzès, Gewalt, Gklavakis, Glattfelder, Goepel, Gomolka, Graça Moura, Gräßle, Grosch, Grossetête, Guellec, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Gyürk, Handzlik, Hatzidakis, Hennicot-Schoepges, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Higgins, Hoppenstedt, Hudacký, Itälä, Iturgaiz Angulo, Jałowiecki, Járóka, Jarzembowski, Jeggle, Jordan Cizelj, Kaczmarek, Karas, Kasoulides, Kauppi, Kelam, Klamt, Klaß, Klich, Koch, Konrad, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Kudrycka, Kušķis, Lamassoure, Landsbergis, Langen, Langendries, Lechner, Lehne, Lewandowski, Liese, Lulling, Maat, McGuinness, Mann Thomas, Mantovani, Marques, Martens, Mathieu, Mato Adrover, Matsis, Mauro, Mavrommatis, Mayer, Mayor Oreja, Méndez de Vigo, Mikolášik, Millán Mon, Mitchell, Montoro Romero, Musotto, van Nistelrooij, Novak, Olajos, Oomen-Ruijten, Őry, Pack, Panayotopoulos-Cassiotou, Papastamkos, Peterle, Pieper, Pīks, Pirker, Pleštinská, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posdorf, Posselt, Protasiewicz, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Rack, Radwan, Reul, Roithová, Rudi Ubeda, Rübig, Saïfi, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Samaras, Sartori, Saryusz-Wolski, Schierhuber, Schnellhardt, Schöpflin, Schröder, Schwab, Seeber, Seeberg, Siekierski, Silva Peneda, Sommer, Spautz, Šťastný, Stubb, Sudre, Surján, Szájer, Tajani, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Ulmer, Vakalis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Varvitsiotis, Ventre, Vidal-Quadras, Vlasto, Weber Manfred, Weisgerber, Wieland, Wijkman, Wortmann-Kool, Záborská, Zaleski, Zappalà, Zieleniec, Zwiefka

PSE: Andersson, Arif, Arnaoutakis, Attard-Montalto, Ayala Sender, Badia I Cutchet, Barón Crespo, Batzeli, Beglitis, Beňová, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Berlinguer, Berman, Bösch, Bono, Bourzai, Bozkurt, Bullmann, van den Burg, Busquin, Calabuig Rull, Capoulas Santos, Carlotti, Carnero González, Casaca, Castex, Cercas, Chiesa, Christensen, Corbey, Correia, Cottigny, De Keyser, De Rossa, Désir, De Vits, Díez González, Douay, Dührkop Dührkop, El Khadraoui, Estrela, Ettl, Falbr, Fazakas, Fernandes, Ferreira Anne, Ferreira Elisa, Ford, Fruteau, García Pérez, Gebhardt, Geringer de Oedenberg, Gierek, Gill, Glante, Goebbels, Golik, Gomes, Gottardi, Grabowska, Grech, Gröner, Groote, Gruber, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hamon, Hasse Ferreira, Haug, Hazan, Hedh, Hedkvist Petersen, Hegyi, Herczog, Hutchinson, Jöns, Jørgensen, Kindermann, Kinnock, Kósáné Kovács, Koterec, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuhne, Laignel, Lambrinidis, Le Foll, Leichtfried, Leinen, Lévai, Liberadzki, Lienemann, Locatelli, McCarthy, Madeira, Maňka, Mann Erika, Martin David, Martínez Martínez, Mastenbroek, Matsouka, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Mikko, Moreno Sánchez, Morgan, Muscat, Myller, Napoletano, Navarro, Occhetto, Öger, Paasilinna, Paleckis, Peillon, Piecyk, Pinior, Pittella, Pleguezuelos Aguilar, Poignant, Prets, Rapkay, Rasmussen, Reynaud, Riera Madurell, Rocard, Rosati, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rouček, Roure, Sacconi, Sakalas, Saks, Salinas García, Sánchez Presedo, dos Santos, Schapira, Scheele, Segelström, Sifunakis, Siwiec, Stockmann, Swoboda, Szejna, Tabajdi, Tarabella, Tarand, Thomsen, Trautmann, Tzampazi, Van Lancker, Vaugrenard, Vergnaud, Vincenzi, Weiler, Westlund, Wiersma, Yañez-Barnuevo García, Zani, Zingaretti

UEN: Krasts

Verts/ALE: Aubert, Auken, Beer, Bennahmias, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Cramer, Evans Jill, Flautre, Frassoni, Graefe zu Baringdorf, de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Hammerstein Mintz, Harms, Hassi, Horáček, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Joan i Marí, Jonckheer, Kallenbach, Kusstatscher, Lichtenberger, Özdemir, Onesta, Romeva i Rueda, Rühle, Schroedter, Staes, Trüpel, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Ždanoka

Against: 96

GUE/NGL: Figueiredo, Guerreiro, Manolakou, Toussas

IND/DEM: Batten, Bloom, Booth, Clark, Farage, Knapman, Nattrass, Sinnott, Titford, Whittaker, Wise, Železný

NI: Allister, Claeys, Dillen, Giertych, Gollnisch, Kilroy-Silk, Lang, Le Pen Jean-Marie, Le Pen Marine, Le Rachinel, Martinez, Mölzer, Mote, Romagnoli, Schenardi, Wojciechowski Bernard Piotr

PPE-DE: Ashworth, Atkins, Beazley, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Cabrnoch, Callanan, Cederschiöld, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Duchoň, Elles, Evans Jonathan, Fajmon, Fjellner, Hannan, Harbour, Hökmark, Jackson, Kamall, Kirkhope, McMillan-Scott, Nicholson, Ouzký, Parish, Purvis, Škottová, Stevenson, Strejček, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Vlasák, Wohlin, Zahradil, Zvěřina

UEN: Angelilli, Aylward, Berlato, Bielan, Crowley, Didžiokas, Foglietta, Foltyn-Kubicka, Janowski, Kamiński, Kristovskis, Kuźmiuk, La Russa, Libicki, Maldeikis, Muscardini, Ó Neachtain, Pirilli, Podkański, Roszkowski, Ryan, Szymański, Vaidere, Wojciechowski Janusz, Zīle

Verts/ALE: Lucas, Schlyter

Abstention: 19

GUE/NGL: Wagenknecht

IND/DEM: Coûteaux, Goudin, Louis, de Villiers

NI: Baco, Kozlík

PSE: Cashman, Corbett, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, McAvan, Simpson, Skinner, Titley, Willmott

UEN: Camre

Verts/ALE: van Buitenen

Corrections to votes and voting intentions

Against:
  John Bowis, Jens Holm, Eva-Britt Svensson, Anna Ibrisagic

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TEXTS ADOPTED

P6_TA(2006)0421

United Nations: approval of category M2 or M3 vehicles with regard to their general construction ***

European Parliament legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the accession of the Community to United Nations Economic Commission for Europe Regulation No 107 on uniform provisions concerning the approval of category M2 or M3 vehicles with regard to their general construction (7884/1/2006 — C6-0198/2006 — 2005/0250(AVC))

(Assent procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the draft Council decision (7884/1/2006) (1), |
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having regard to the draft Council decision (7884/1/2006) (1),

| — | having regard to the request for assent submitted by the Council pursuant to Articles 3(3) and 4(2), second indent, of Council Decision 97/836/EC (2) (C6-0198/2006), |
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having regard to the request for assent submitted by the Council pursuant to Articles 3(3) and 4(2), second indent, of Council Decision 97/836/EC (2) (C6-0198/2006),

| — | having regard to Rules 75(1) and 43(1) of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rules 75(1) and 43(1) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on International Trade (A6-0292/2006), |
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having regard to the recommendation of the Committee on International Trade (A6-0292/2006),

| 1. | Gives its assent to the draft Council decision; |
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1.

Gives its assent to the draft Council decision;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission. |
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2.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission.

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

(2)  Council Decision 97/836/EC of 27 November 1997 with a view to accession by the European Community to the Agreement of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the adoption of uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted to and/or be used on wheeled vehicles and the conditions for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on the basis of these prescriptions (‘Revised 1958 Agreement’) (OJ L 346, 17.12.1997, p. 78).

P6_TA(2006)0422

Accession of Bulgaria and Romania: recruitment of officials of the European Communities *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation introducing, on the occasion of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania, special temporary measures for recruitment of officials of the European Communities (COM(2006)0271 — C6-0221/2006 — 2006/0091(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2006)0271) (1), |
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having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2006)0271) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 283 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0221/2006), |
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having regard to Article 283 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0221/2006),

| — | having regard to Rules 51 and 43(1) of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rules 51 and 43(1) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs (A6-0312/2006), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs (A6-0312/2006),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal; |
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1.

Approves the Commission proposal;

| 2. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
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2.

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

| 3. | Calls for initiation of the conciliation procedure under the Joint Declaration of 4 March 1975 if the Council intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
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3.

Calls for initiation of the conciliation procedure under the Joint Declaration of 4 March 1975 if the Council intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

| 4. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially; |
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4.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially;

| 5. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission. |
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5.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission.

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

P6_TA(2006)0423

Amendment of the Statutes of the Galileo Joint Undertaking *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation amending the Statutes of the Galileo Joint Undertaking annexed to Council Regulation (EC) No 876/2002 (COM(2006)0351 — C6-0252/2006 — 2006/0115(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2006)0351) (1), |
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having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2006)0351) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 171 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0252/2006), |
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having regard to Article 171 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0252/2006),

| — | having regard to Rules 51 and 43(1) of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rules 51 and 43(1) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (A6-0348/2006), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (A6-0348/2006),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal; |
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1.

Approves the Commission proposal;

| 2. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
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2.

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

| 3. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially; |
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3.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially;

| 4. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission. |
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4.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission.

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

P6_TA(2006)0424

Norway and the EMCDDA *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the agreement between the European Community and Norway on the revision of the amount of the financial contribution from Norway provided for in the agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Norway on the participation of Norway in the work of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) (COM(2006)0115 — C6-0140/2006 — 2006/0037(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the proposal for a Council decision (COM(2006)0115) (1), |
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having regard to the proposal for a Council decision (COM(2006)0115) (1),

| — | having regard to the draft agreement between the European Community and Norway on the revision of the amount of the financial contribution from Norway provided for in the agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Norway on the participation of Norway in the work of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA), |
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having regard to the draft agreement between the European Community and Norway on the revision of the amount of the financial contribution from Norway provided for in the agreement between the European Community and the Kingdom of Norway on the participation of Norway in the work of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA),

| — | having regard to Articles 152 and 300(2), first subparagraph of the EC Treaty, |
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having regard to Articles 152 and 300(2), first subparagraph of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Article 300(3), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0140/2006), |
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having regard to Article 300(3), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0140/2006),

| — | having regard to Rules 51 and 83(7) of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rules 51 and 83(7) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A6-0330/2006), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (A6-0330/2006),

| 1. | Approves conclusion of the agreement; |
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1.

Approves conclusion of the agreement;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission, and to the governments and parliaments of the Member States and the Kingdom of Norway. |
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2.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission, and to the governments and parliaments of the Member States and the Kingdom of Norway.

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

P6_TA(2006)0425

Request for waiver of the immunity of Bogdan Golik

European Parliament decision on the request for waiver of the immunity of Bogdan Golik (2006/2218(IMM))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the request for waiver of the immunity of Bogdan Golik, forwarded by the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the request of the Prosecutor's Office at the Court of Appeal, Brussels on 7 July 2006, and announced in plenary sitting on 4 September 2006, |
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having regard to the request for waiver of the immunity of Bogdan Golik, forwarded by the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the request of the Prosecutor's Office at the Court of Appeal, Brussels on 7 July 2006, and announced in plenary sitting on 4 September 2006,

| — | having heard Bogdan Golik in accordance with Rule 7(3) of its Rules of Procedure, who requested that his immunity be waived, |
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having heard Bogdan Golik in accordance with Rule 7(3) of its Rules of Procedure, who requested that his immunity be waived,

| — | having regard to Article 10 of the Protocol of 8 April 1965 on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities and Article 6(2) of the Act of 20 September 1976 concerning the election of the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage, |
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having regard to Article 10 of the Protocol of 8 April 1965 on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities and Article 6(2) of the Act of 20 September 1976 concerning the election of the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage,

| — | having regard to the judgments of 12 May 1964 and 10 July 1986 (1) of the Court of Justice of the European Communities, |
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—

having regard to the judgments of 12 May 1964 and 10 July 1986 (1) of the Court of Justice of the European Communities,

| — | having regard to Rules 6(2) and 7 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rules 6(2) and 7 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs (A6-0317/2006), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs (A6-0317/2006),

| A. | whereas Bogdan Golik was elected to the European Parliament in the sixth elections held on 10 to 13 June 2004, and whereas his credentials were verified by Parliament on 14 December 2004, |
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A.

whereas Bogdan Golik was elected to the European Parliament in the sixth elections held on 10 to 13 June 2004, and whereas his credentials were verified by Parliament on 14 December 2004,

| B. | whereas Bogdan Golik enjoys, in the territory of Member States other than his own, immunity from any measure of detention and from legal proceedings under Article 10 of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities of 8 April 1965, |
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B.

whereas Bogdan Golik enjoys, in the territory of Member States other than his own, immunity from any measure of detention and from legal proceedings under Article 10 of the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities of 8 April 1965,

| C. | whereas Bogdan Golik enjoyed that immunity at the material time since Parliament was in session, in accordance with the case-law of the Court of Justice cited above, |
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C.

whereas Bogdan Golik enjoyed that immunity at the material time since Parliament was in session, in accordance with the case-law of the Court of Justice cited above,

| 1. | Decides to waive the immunity of Bogdan Golik, subject to the proviso that, until such time as final sentence, if any, is passed, Bogdan Golik should be immune from any form of detention or remand or any other measure which prevents him from performing the duties proper to his mandate; |
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1.

Decides to waive the immunity of Bogdan Golik, subject to the proviso that, until such time as final sentence, if any, is passed, Bogdan Golik should be immune from any form of detention or remand or any other measure which prevents him from performing the duties proper to his mandate;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the report of the committee responsible, immediately to the appropriate authority of the Kingdom of Belgium. |
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2.

Instructs its President to forward this decision, and the report of the committee responsible, immediately to the appropriate authority of the Kingdom of Belgium.

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(1)  Case 101/63 Wagner v Fohrmann and Krier [1964] ECR 195 and Case 149/85 Wybot v Faure and others [1986] ECR 2391.

P6_TA(2006)0426

Defence of immunity of Mario Borghezio

European Parliament decision on the request for defence of the immunity and privileges of Mario Borghezio (2006/2151(IMM))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the request by Mario Borghezio for defence of his immunity, forwarded by letter of 23 May 2006 and announced in plenary sitting on 1 June 2006, |
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having regard to the request by Mario Borghezio for defence of his immunity, forwarded by letter of 23 May 2006 and announced in plenary sitting on 1 June 2006,

| — | having heard Mario Borghezio in accordance with Rule 7(3) of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having heard Mario Borghezio in accordance with Rule 7(3) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to Articles 9 and 10 of the Protocol of 8 April 1965 on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities and Article 6(2) of the Act of 20 September 1976 concerning the election of the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage, |
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—

having regard to Articles 9 and 10 of the Protocol of 8 April 1965 on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities and Article 6(2) of the Act of 20 September 1976 concerning the election of the members of the European Parliament by direct universal suffrage,

| — | having regard to the judgments of 12 May 1964 and 10 July 1986 (1) of the Court of Justice of the European Communities, |
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—

having regard to the judgments of 12 May 1964 and 10 July 1986 (1) of the Court of Justice of the European Communities,

| — | having regard to Article 68 of the Constitution of the Italian Republic, |
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having regard to Article 68 of the Constitution of the Italian Republic,

| — | having regard to Rules 6(3) and 7 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rules 6(3) and 7 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs (A6-0329/2006), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Legal Affairs (A6-0329/2006),

| 1. | Decides not to defend the immunity and privileges of Mario Borghezio. |
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1.

Decides not to defend the immunity and privileges of Mario Borghezio.

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(1)  Case 101/63 Wagner v Fohrmann and Krier [1964] ECR 195 and Case 149/85 Wybot v Faure and others [1986] ECR 2391.

P6_TA(2006)0427

Draft amending budget No 3/2006 (Amendments)

Amendments to Draft amending budget No 3/2006 of the European Union for the financial year 2006, Section III — Commission, Section VIII Part B — European Data Protection Supervisor (C6-0336/2006 — 2006/2119(BUD))

Amendment 1

SECTION III: Commission

Item 02 01 04 01 — Operation and development of the internal market, particularly in the fields of notification, certification and sectoral approximation — Expenditure on administrative management

| 02 01 04 01 | Budget 2006 | DAB 3/2006 | Amendment | Budget 2006 + AB3 amended |
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| | Commit. | Paym. | Commit. | Paym. | Commit. | Paym. | Commit. | Paym. |
| | 2 790 000 | 2 790 000 | - 554 545 | - 554 545 | 554 545 | 554 545 | 2 790 000 | 2 790 000 |

02 01 04 01

Budget 2006

DAB 3/2006

Amendment

Budget 2006 + AB3 amended

Commit.

Paym.

Commit.

Paym.

Commit.

Paym.

Commit.

Paym.

2 790 000

2 790 000

- 554 545

- 554 545

554 545

554 545

2 790 000

2 790 000

NOMENCLATURE

Unchanged

REMARKS

Unchanged

JUSTIFICATION

Restore the preliminary draft amending budget.

Amendment 2

SECTION III: Commission

Item 06 02 03 — Transport safety

| 06 02 03 | Budget 2006 | DAB 3/2006 | Amendment | Budget 2006 + AB3 amended |
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| | Commit. | Paym. | Commit. | Paym. | Commit. | Paym. | Commit. | Paym. |
| | 18 080 000 | 17 080 000 | -2 714 000 | -2 714 000 | 2 714 000 | 2 714 000 | 18 080 000 | 17 080 000 |

06 02 03

Budget 2006

DAB 3/2006

Amendment

Budget 2006 + AB3 amended

Commit.

Paym.

Commit.

Paym.

Commit.

Paym.

Commit.

Paym.

18 080 000

17 080 000

-2 714 000

-2 714 000

2 714 000

2 714 000

18 080 000

17 080 000

NOMENCLATURE

Unchanged

REMARKS

Unchanged

JUSTIFICATION

Reject decrease because it's too early in the budgetary year to introduce substantial reductions.

Amendment 3

SECTION III: Commission

Item 06 02 09 01 — Galileo Supervisory Authority — Subsidy under Titles 1 and 2

| 06 02 09 01 | Budget 2006 | DAB 3/2006 | Amendment | Budget 2006 + AB3 amended |
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| | Commit. | Paym. | Commit. | Paym. | Commit. | Paym. | Commit. | Paym. |
| | 2 231 400 | 2 231 400 | 1 600 000 | 1 600 000 | 850 000 | 850 000 | 4 681 400 | 4 681 400 |

06 02 09 01

Budget 2006

DAB 3/2006

Amendment

Budget 2006 + AB3 amended

Commit.

Paym.

Commit.

Paym.

Commit.

Paym.

Commit.

Paym.

2 231 400

2 231 400

1 600 000

1 600 000

850 000

850 000

4 681 400

4 681 400

NOMENCLATURE

Unchanged

REMARKS

Unchanged

JUSTIFICATION

Restore the preliminary draft amending budget.

Amendment 4

SECTION III: Commission

Item 06 02 09 02 — Galileo Supervisory Authority — Subsidy under Title 3

| 06 02 09 02 | Budget 2006 | DAB 3/2006 | Amendment | Budget 2006 + AB3 amended |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Commit. | Paym. | Commit. | Paym. | Commit. | Paym. | Commit. | Paym. |
| | 2 500 000 | 2 500 000 | 0 | 0 | 600 000 | 600 000 | 3 100 000 | 3 100 000 |

06 02 09 02

Budget 2006

DAB 3/2006

Amendment

Budget 2006 + AB3 amended

Commit.

Paym.

Commit.

Paym.

Commit.

Paym.

Commit.

Paym.

2 500 000

2 500 000

0

0

600 000

600 000

3 100 000

3 100 000

NOMENCLATURE

Unchanged

REMARKS

(Estimate of revenue and expenditure for the financial year changed accordingly)

JUSTIFICATION

Restore the preliminary draft amending budget.

Amendment 5

SECTION III: Commission

Item 18 02 03 02 — European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders — Subsidy under Title 3

| 18 02 03 02 | Budget 2006 | DAB 3/2006 | Amendment | Budget 2006 + AB3 amended |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| | Commit. | Paym. | Commit. | Paym. | Commit. | Paym. | Commit. | Paym. |
| | 9 440 000 | 9 440 000 | -3 786 000 | -3 786 000 | 3 786 000 | 3 786 000 | 9 440 000 | 9 440 000 |

18 02 03 02

Budget 2006

DAB 3/2006

Amendment

Budget 2006 + AB3 amended

Commit.

Paym.

Commit.

Paym.

Commit.

Paym.

Commit.

Paym.

9 440 000

9 440 000

-3 786 000

-3 786 000

3 786 000

3 786 000

9 440 000

9 440 000

NOMENCLATURE

Unchanged

REMARKS

(Estimate of revenue and expenditure for the financial year changed accordingly)

JUSTIFICATION

Reject decrease because it's too early in the budgetary year to introduce substantial reductions.

P6_TA(2006)0428

Draft amending budget No 3/2006

European Parliament resolution on Draft amending budget No 3/2006 of the European Union for the financial year 2006, Section III — Commission, Section VIII Part B — European Data Protection Supervisor (C6-0336/2006 — 2006/2119(BUD))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 272(6) thereof, |
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having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 272(6) thereof,

| — | having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 177 thereof, |
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having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 177 thereof,

| — | having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (1), and particularly Articles 37 and 38 thereof, |
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having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (1), and particularly Articles 37 and 38 thereof,

| — | having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2006, as finally adopted on 15 December 2005 (2), |
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having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2006, as finally adopted on 15 December 2005 (2),

| — | having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (3), |
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having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (3),

| — | having regard to Preliminary draft amending budget (PDAB) No 3/2006 of the European Union for the financial year 2006, which the Commission presented on 22 May 2006 (SEC(2006)0633), |
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having regard to Preliminary draft amending budget (PDAB) No 3/2006 of the European Union for the financial year 2006, which the Commission presented on 22 May 2006 (SEC(2006)0633),

| — | having regard to Draft amending budget (DAB) No 3/2006, which the Council established on 11 July 2006 (11297/2006 — C6-0239/2006), |
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having regard to Draft amending budget (DAB) No 3/2006, which the Council established on 11 July 2006 (11297/2006 — C6-0239/2006),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 27 September 2006 on Draft amending budget No 3/2006 of the European Union for the financial year 2006, Section III — Commission, Section VIII Part B — European Data-protection Supervisor (4), |
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having regard to its resolution of 27 September 2006 on Draft amending budget No 3/2006 of the European Union for the financial year 2006, Section III — Commission, Section VIII Part B — European Data-protection Supervisor (4),

| — | having regard to its amendments of 27 September 2006 to Draft amending budget No 3/2006 (5), |
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—

having regard to its amendments of 27 September 2006 to Draft amending budget No 3/2006 (5),

| — | having regard to Council's second reading on 10 October 2006 (SGS6/12736), |
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—

having regard to Council's second reading on 10 October 2006 (SGS6/12736),

| — | having regard to Rule 69 of and Annex IV to its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rule 69 of and Annex IV to its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets (A6-0350/2006), |
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—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets (A6-0350/2006),

| 1. | Takes note of the Council's second reading; |
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1.

Takes note of the Council's second reading;

| 2. | Confirms its decision taken at first reading; |
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2.

Confirms its decision taken at first reading;

| 3. | Instructs its President to declare that Amending budget No 4/2006 has been finally adopted and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union; |
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3.

Instructs its President to declare that Amending budget No 4/2006 has been finally adopted and to arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union;

| 4. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the European Data Protection Supervisor. |
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4.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the European Data Protection Supervisor.

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(1)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

(2)  OJ L 78, 15.3.2006.

(3)  OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. Agreement as last amended by Decision 2005/708/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 269, 14.10.2005, p. 24).

(4)  Texts Adopted, P6_TA(2006)0376.

(5)  Texts Adopted, P6_TA(2006)0375.

P6_TA(2006)0429

Draft amending budget No 5/2006

European Parliament resolution on Draft amending budget No 5/2006 of the European Union for the financial year 2006, Section III — Commission (13561/2006 — C6-0333/2006 — 2006/2202(BUD))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 272(4), penultimate subparagraph, thereof, |
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—

having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 272(4), penultimate subparagraph, thereof,

| — | having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 177 thereof, |
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—

having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 177 thereof,

| — | having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (1), and in particular Articles 37 and 38 thereof, |
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—

having regard to Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (1), and in particular Articles 37 and 38 thereof,

| — | having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2006, as finally adopted on 15 December 2005 (2), |
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—

having regard to the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2006, as finally adopted on 15 December 2005 (2),

| — | having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (3), |
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—

having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and improvement of the budgetary procedure (3),

| — | having regard to Preliminary draft amending budget No 5/2006 of the European Union for the financial year 2006, which the Commission presented on 20 July 2006 (SEC(2006)0996), |
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—

having regard to Preliminary draft amending budget No 5/2006 of the European Union for the financial year 2006, which the Commission presented on 20 July 2006 (SEC(2006)0996),

| — | having regard to Draft amending budget No 5/2006, which the Council established on 5 October 2006 (13561/2006 — C6-0333/2006), |
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—

having regard to Draft amending budget No 5/2006, which the Council established on 5 October 2006 (13561/2006 — C6-0333/2006),

| — | having regard to Rule 69 of and Annex IV to its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rule 69 of and Annex IV to its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets (A6-0340/2006), |
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—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets (A6-0340/2006),

| A. | whereas Amending Budget No 5/2006 comprises three different elements, namely the mobilisation of new funds for the financial support to encourage the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community, an increase in the appropriations for the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All (2007) and the creation of two new budget lines following the modernisation of the Commission's accounting system, |
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A.

whereas Amending Budget No 5/2006 comprises three different elements, namely the mobilisation of new funds for the financial support to encourage the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community, an increase in the appropriations for the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All (2007) and the creation of two new budget lines following the modernisation of the Commission's accounting system,

| B. | whereas the EUR 120 million in new commitments that are proposed by the Commission to support the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community go back to the decision of Council taken on 26 April 2004 in Luxembourg, following the results of the referenda in Cyprus, and have not been budgeted yet due to delays in the adoption of the legal basis, |
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B.

whereas the EUR 120 million in new commitments that are proposed by the Commission to support the economic development of the Turkish Cypriot community go back to the decision of Council taken on 26 April 2004 in Luxembourg, following the results of the referenda in Cyprus, and have not been budgeted yet due to delays in the adoption of the legal basis,

| C. | whereas the increase of EUR 4 million for the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All (2007) is necessary to adjust the appropriations included in the 2006 budget to the amounts noted in the relevant Decision No 771/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 (4), |
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C.

whereas the increase of EUR 4 million for the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All (2007) is necessary to adjust the appropriations included in the 2006 budget to the amounts noted in the relevant Decision No 771/2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 (4),

| D. | whereas the first provisional closure of the accounts following the Commission's modernisation of its accounting system necessitates the creation of a new budget line for the coverage of expenditure incurred in connection with treasury management and the creation of a new budget line for the European Development Fund contribution to the common administrative support expenditure, |
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D.

whereas the first provisional closure of the accounts following the Commission's modernisation of its accounting system necessitates the creation of a new budget line for the coverage of expenditure incurred in connection with treasury management and the creation of a new budget line for the European Development Fund contribution to the common administrative support expenditure,

| 1. | Approves Draft amending budget No 5/2006 unamended; |
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1.

Approves Draft amending budget No 5/2006 unamended;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and the Commission. |
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Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and the Commission.

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(1)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

(2)  OJ L 78, 15.3.2006.

(3)  OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1. Agreement as last amended by Decision 2005/708/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 269, 14.10.2005, p. 24).

(4)  OJ L 146, 31.5.2006, p. 1.

P6_TA(2006)0430

EU-South Africa Strategic Partnership

European Parliament resolution on an EU-South Africa Strategic Partnership (2006/2234(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 28 June 2006 entitled ‘Towards an EU-South Africa Strategic Partnership’ (COM(2006)0347), |
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having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament of 28 June 2006 entitled ‘Towards an EU-South Africa Strategic Partnership’ (COM(2006)0347),

| — | having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the Council and to the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council to give orientation to the Commission for the revision of the Agreement on Trade, Development and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of South Africa, of the other part, of 28 June 2006 (COM(2006)0348), |
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having regard to the Communication from the Commission to the Council and to the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council to give orientation to the Commission for the revision of the Agreement on Trade, Development and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of South Africa, of the other part, of 28 June 2006 (COM(2006)0348),

| — | having regard to the Agreement on Trade, Development and Cooperation (TDCA) between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of South Africa, of the other part (1), which was signed in October 1999 and was applied provisionally and partially from January 2000 and which entered fully into force on 1 May 2004, |
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having regard to the Agreement on Trade, Development and Cooperation (TDCA) between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of South Africa, of the other part (1), which was signed in October 1999 and was applied provisionally and partially from January 2000 and which entered fully into force on 1 May 2004,

| — | having regard to the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part, signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000 (2) (the ‘Cotonou Agreement’), |
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having regard to the Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part, signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000 (2) (the ‘Cotonou Agreement’),

| — | having regard to the report by the UN Millennium Project: ‘Investing in Development: A Practical Plan to Achieve the Millennium Development Goals’, |
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having regard to the report by the UN Millennium Project: ‘Investing in Development: A Practical Plan to Achieve the Millennium Development Goals’,

| — | having regard to the Joint Statement by the Council and the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council, the European Parliament and the Commission on European Union Development Policy, ‘The European Consensus’ (3), |
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having regard to the Joint Statement by the Council and the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States meeting within the Council, the European Parliament and the Commission on European Union Development Policy, ‘The European Consensus’ (3),

| — | having regard to its resolutions of 17 November 2005 on a Development Strategy for Africa (4) and of 6 July 2006 on the EU-Caribbean Partnership for Growth, Stability and Development (5), |
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having regard to its resolutions of 17 November 2005 on a Development Strategy for Africa (4) and of 6 July 2006 on the EU-Caribbean Partnership for Growth, Stability and Development (5),

| — | having regard to Rule 45 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 45 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Development (A6-0310/2006), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Development (A6-0310/2006),

| A. | whereas South Africa is the most significant political power in Sub-Saharan Africa, acting in particular in the framework of the African Union and the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), at African level, and in the framework of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), at regional level, and an important player at global level, including in the multilateral World Trade Organisation (WTO) trade negotiations, as well as a growing contributor to peace-keeping and conflict resolution in Africa, |
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A.

whereas South Africa is the most significant political power in Sub-Saharan Africa, acting in particular in the framework of the African Union and the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD), at African level, and in the framework of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), at regional level, and an important player at global level, including in the multilateral World Trade Organisation (WTO) trade negotiations, as well as a growing contributor to peace-keeping and conflict resolution in Africa,

| B. | whereas South Africa is by far the strongest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa as well as in the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group of States, and whereas in the wake of the fifth WTO ministerial conference held in Cancún it has played a leading role within G-20 as a representative of Africa's developing countries and has endeavoured to increase those countries' leverage in negotiations on issues which are crucial to their economies, |
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B.

whereas South Africa is by far the strongest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa as well as in the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group of States, and whereas in the wake of the fifth WTO ministerial conference held in Cancún it has played a leading role within G-20 as a representative of Africa's developing countries and has endeavoured to increase those countries' leverage in negotiations on issues which are crucial to their economies,

| C. | whereas South Africa has acted as a member of the WTO's Cairns Group with a view to protecting the interests of economies which export agricultural products, |
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C.

whereas South Africa has acted as a member of the WTO's Cairns Group with a view to protecting the interests of economies which export agricultural products,

| D. | whereas income disparities have been inherited from the apartheid era with the majority of the white population living in conditions comparable to western European standards, while the majority of the black population lives in conditions comparable to those in the least developed countries, with almost half of the population living below the poverty line, |
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D.

whereas income disparities have been inherited from the apartheid era with the majority of the white population living in conditions comparable to western European standards, while the majority of the black population lives in conditions comparable to those in the least developed countries, with almost half of the population living below the poverty line,

| E. | whereas the South African Government's black economic empowerment (BEE) strategy was approved in 2004 and aims to redress apartheid era inequalities by increasing economic participation by the disadvantaged population, |
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E.

whereas the South African Government's black economic empowerment (BEE) strategy was approved in 2004 and aims to redress apartheid era inequalities by increasing economic participation by the disadvantaged population,

| F. | whereas the unemployment rate is extremely high in South Africa with an official rate of above 30 % and unofficial estimates close to 40 %, |
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F.

whereas the unemployment rate is extremely high in South Africa with an official rate of above 30 % and unofficial estimates close to 40 %,

| G. | whereas the unemployment rate reflects continuing racial discrimination, since unemployment affects 50 % of the black population, 27 % of the coloured population, 17 % of the Asian population and a mere 6% of the white population, |
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G.

whereas the unemployment rate reflects continuing racial discrimination, since unemployment affects 50 % of the black population, 27 % of the coloured population, 17 % of the Asian population and a mere 6% of the white population,

| H. | whereas the immigration situation in South Africa is a very special one as, on the one hand, it has attracted for decades legal (e.g. gold and diamond mining) and illegal (better standard of living) migration from the whole southern African region and, on the other hand, it is a country suffering greatly from the ‘brain drain’ phenomenon, particularly in the medical sector, |
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H.

whereas the immigration situation in South Africa is a very special one as, on the one hand, it has attracted for decades legal (e.g. gold and diamond mining) and illegal (better standard of living) migration from the whole southern African region and, on the other hand, it is a country suffering greatly from the ‘brain drain’ phenomenon, particularly in the medical sector,

| I. | whereas the South African Government has set out its macroeconomic policy targets in the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for South Africa (Asgisa), aiming to lift economic growth to 6% and to halve unemployment and poverty by 2014, |
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I.

whereas the South African Government has set out its macroeconomic policy targets in the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for South Africa (Asgisa), aiming to lift economic growth to 6% and to halve unemployment and poverty by 2014,

| J. | whereas South Africa has the highest number of HIV-infected people in the world with 320 000 people having died from AIDS in 2005, the AIDS pandemic being a humanitarian tragedy which has a particularly damaging effect on children who are orphaned and who suffer abuse and which is also affecting the South African economy, |
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J.

whereas South Africa has the highest number of HIV-infected people in the world with 320 000 people having died from AIDS in 2005, the AIDS pandemic being a humanitarian tragedy which has a particularly damaging effect on children who are orphaned and who suffer abuse and which is also affecting the South African economy,

| K. | whereas South Africa is an engine for the economy of the whole region of Sub-Saharan Africa and whereas the economic development of South Africa can have an effect on poverty alleviation and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) at regional level, |
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K.

whereas South Africa is an engine for the economy of the whole region of Sub-Saharan Africa and whereas the economic development of South Africa can have an effect on poverty alleviation and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) at regional level,

| L. | whereas the high crime rate hampers economic development and the tourist industry and discourages foreign direct investment, |
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L.

whereas the high crime rate hampers economic development and the tourist industry and discourages foreign direct investment,

| M. | whereas the EU is South Africa's most important trading partner, while trade with South Africa is of moderate importance to the EU, |
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M.

whereas the EU is South Africa's most important trading partner, while trade with South Africa is of moderate importance to the EU,

| N. | whereas South Africa is a qualified member of the Cotonou Agreement not eligible for non-reciprocal trade preferences and not benefiting from funding through the European Development Fund, but participating in political cooperation and the ACP-EU institutions, |
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N.

whereas South Africa is a qualified member of the Cotonou Agreement not eligible for non-reciprocal trade preferences and not benefiting from funding through the European Development Fund, but participating in political cooperation and the ACP-EU institutions,

| O. | whereas the EU is by far the most important donor to South Africa, providing about 70 % of total donor funds which amount to about 1,3 % of the national budget, |
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O.

whereas the EU is by far the most important donor to South Africa, providing about 70 % of total donor funds which amount to about 1,3 % of the national budget,

| P. | whereas economic and trade relations and cooperation in political, social, cultural, environmental, health and other fields, are covered by the TDCA, which aims to create a free trade area with an asymmetric timetable and protection of sensitive sectors, |
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P.

whereas economic and trade relations and cooperation in political, social, cultural, environmental, health and other fields, are covered by the TDCA, which aims to create a free trade area with an asymmetric timetable and protection of sensitive sectors,

| Q. | whereas the Commission has proposed a new EU-South Africa Strategic Partnership with three main objectives, i.e. to create a single, coherent and clear framework covering all areas of cooperation, to move from political dialogue to strategic political cooperation and to enhance existing cooperation with a revised TDCA, |
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Q.

whereas the Commission has proposed a new EU-South Africa Strategic Partnership with three main objectives, i.e. to create a single, coherent and clear framework covering all areas of cooperation, to move from political dialogue to strategic political cooperation and to enhance existing cooperation with a revised TDCA,

| R. | whereas the TDCA has enabled the EU to close the gap in the trade balance with South Africa and has put a greater burden on South Africa than on the EU in terms of tariff adjustments, with the effect that the EU benefits more from the current TDCA than does South Africa, |
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R.

whereas the TDCA has enabled the EU to close the gap in the trade balance with South Africa and has put a greater burden on South Africa than on the EU in terms of tariff adjustments, with the effect that the EU benefits more from the current TDCA than does South Africa,

| S. | whereas EU agricultural and EU high technology products are entering the South African markets with negative effects on the agricultural sector and on the development of South African strategic valueadded production, such as pharmaceuticals, machinery and vehicles, |
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S.

whereas EU agricultural and EU high technology products are entering the South African markets with negative effects on the agricultural sector and on the development of South African strategic valueadded production, such as pharmaceuticals, machinery and vehicles,

| T. | whereas South Africa has already made extensive commitments under GATS in the service sector and faces severe constraints in achieving acceptable levels of access and universal service, |
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T.

whereas South Africa has already made extensive commitments under GATS in the service sector and faces severe constraints in achieving acceptable levels of access and universal service,

| U. | whereas the Commission intends to revise the TDCA, particularly by including further provisions on the liberalisation of trade and binding commitments on services, investment, government procurement, intellectual property, competition, standardisation, customs and rules of origin, |
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U.

whereas the Commission intends to revise the TDCA, particularly by including further provisions on the liberalisation of trade and binding commitments on services, investment, government procurement, intellectual property, competition, standardisation, customs and rules of origin,

| V. | whereas the inclusion of investment and government procurement may create difficulties for South Africa and for other Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) countries, |
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whereas the inclusion of investment and government procurement may create difficulties for South Africa and for other Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) countries,

| W. | whereas the Commission also proposes to bring the TDCA into line with the revised Cotonou Agreement concerning the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the fight against terrorism, the fight against impunity, and the prevention of mercenary activities, |
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W.

whereas the Commission also proposes to bring the TDCA into line with the revised Cotonou Agreement concerning the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the fight against terrorism, the fight against impunity, and the prevention of mercenary activities,

| X. | whereas the Commission intends to propose to the EU-South Africa Joint Cooperation Council on 14 November 2006 a draft EU-South Africa Action Plan on the implementation of the Strategic Partnership, |
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X.

whereas the Commission intends to propose to the EU-South Africa Joint Cooperation Council on 14 November 2006 a draft EU-South Africa Action Plan on the implementation of the Strategic Partnership,

| 1. | Welcomes the Commission's approach which is to take steps towards an EU-South-Africa Strategic Partnership and to propose a coherent long-term framework for cooperation; |
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Welcomes the Commission's approach which is to take steps towards an EU-South-Africa Strategic Partnership and to propose a coherent long-term framework for cooperation;

| 2. | Emphasises that this Strategic Partnership should provide a single framework under which the existing cooperation instruments can improve performance in the interests of the South African population and economy; |
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Emphasises that this Strategic Partnership should provide a single framework under which the existing cooperation instruments can improve performance in the interests of the South African population and economy;

| 3. | Emphasises that the Strategic Partnership should be complementary to the EU-Africa Strategy and incorporate existing strands of work on the Development Cooperation Instrument, Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) and other ongoing negotiations; |
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3.

Emphasises that the Strategic Partnership should be complementary to the EU-Africa Strategy and incorporate existing strands of work on the Development Cooperation Instrument, Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) and other ongoing negotiations;

| 4. | Stresses that the Action Plan should have poverty alleviation as its overriding objective, in line with the Cotonou Agreement and with a view to achieving the MDGs, and takes into account the effect of the Strategic Partnership on the countries of the region and on the EPA negotiations; |
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Stresses that the Action Plan should have poverty alleviation as its overriding objective, in line with the Cotonou Agreement and with a view to achieving the MDGs, and takes into account the effect of the Strategic Partnership on the countries of the region and on the EPA negotiations;

| 5. | Stresses that tackling the HIV/AIDS crisis, with a balanced approach between prevention (with an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health), treatment and cure, must remain a political priority for the South African Government; welcomes the Government's decision in favour of a programme to deliver antiretroviral drugs, but nonetheless insists that its implementation be urgently improved; |
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Stresses that tackling the HIV/AIDS crisis, with a balanced approach between prevention (with an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health), treatment and cure, must remain a political priority for the South African Government; welcomes the Government's decision in favour of a programme to deliver antiretroviral drugs, but nonetheless insists that its implementation be urgently improved;

| 6. | Welcomes the new approach which is to move from political dialogue to strategic political cooperation in which South Africa is identified as the ‘anchor country’ capable of pursuing shared objectives on regional, African and global issues, taking into account the fact that South Africa plays an important role as spokesperson for Sub-Saharan African countries in international fora such as the WTO and the United Nations; |
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Welcomes the new approach which is to move from political dialogue to strategic political cooperation in which South Africa is identified as the ‘anchor country’ capable of pursuing shared objectives on regional, African and global issues, taking into account the fact that South Africa plays an important role as spokesperson for Sub-Saharan African countries in international fora such as the WTO and the United Nations;

| 7. | Calls for South Africa to clarify the relationship between SADC, SACU and TDCA, with a view to devising a more orderly regional development policy; calls on the Commission to clarify EU policy in relation to SADC, SACU and TDCA, taking into account the EPA negotiations; |
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Calls for South Africa to clarify the relationship between SADC, SACU and TDCA, with a view to devising a more orderly regional development policy; calls on the Commission to clarify EU policy in relation to SADC, SACU and TDCA, taking into account the EPA negotiations;

| 8. | Suggests that the EU-South Africa political dialogue should be further developed by means of regular exchange visits by parliamentary delegations (which are essential if there is to be greater mutual understanding of matters of common interest, the two parties' respective democratic systems and areas of responsibility); |
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Suggests that the EU-South Africa political dialogue should be further developed by means of regular exchange visits by parliamentary delegations (which are essential if there is to be greater mutual understanding of matters of common interest, the two parties' respective democratic systems and areas of responsibility);

| 9. | Emphasises the specific political role which South Africa is already playing for the whole continent (e.g. for Sudan, Congo, Liberia) and considers that this position has to be acknowledged and supported by the European Union; emphasises in this context the importance of the African Union — of which South Africa is one of the founders and also an active member — as a possible spokesperson for the African continent in a globalised world, and hopes for further development of the African Union; |
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Emphasises the specific political role which South Africa is already playing for the whole continent (e.g. for Sudan, Congo, Liberia) and considers that this position has to be acknowledged and supported by the European Union; emphasises in this context the importance of the African Union — of which South Africa is one of the founders and also an active member — as a possible spokesperson for the African continent in a globalised world, and hopes for further development of the African Union;

| 10. | Calls, in this respect, on South Africa to use this political influence to bring about a peaceful settlement of the crisis in its neighbouring country Zimbabwe; |
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10.

Calls, in this respect, on South Africa to use this political influence to bring about a peaceful settlement of the crisis in its neighbouring country Zimbabwe;

| 11. | Asks the Commission to bear in mind the fact that South Africa has built up important policy and trade links with Asian and Latin American countries and with developed countries in the context of international configurations; |
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Asks the Commission to bear in mind the fact that South Africa has built up important policy and trade links with Asian and Latin American countries and with developed countries in the context of international configurations;

| 12. | Stresses that the Action Plan should take economic differences between the EU and South Africa into account, particularly in the area of trade, as — with regard to semi-developed economies — is acknowledged by the WTO itself in its advocacy of special, differential treatment which will enable certain tariffs and other trade measures needed for the purpose of protecting those fledgling economies to remain in force; |
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Stresses that the Action Plan should take economic differences between the EU and South Africa into account, particularly in the area of trade, as — with regard to semi-developed economies — is acknowledged by the WTO itself in its advocacy of special, differential treatment which will enable certain tariffs and other trade measures needed for the purpose of protecting those fledgling economies to remain in force;

| 13. | Stresses that under the Action Plan, particular emphasis should be placed on creating incentives for foreign investment through the drawing up of an innovative strategy in association with the South African authorities with a view to overcoming the main obstacles to investment, such as the social and economic impact of AIDS, the high crime rate and state involvement in employment policy and property; |
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Stresses that under the Action Plan, particular emphasis should be placed on creating incentives for foreign investment through the drawing up of an innovative strategy in association with the South African authorities with a view to overcoming the main obstacles to investment, such as the social and economic impact of AIDS, the high crime rate and state involvement in employment policy and property;

| 14. | Urges the Commission not to insist on including in the revised TDCA elements which would hamper South African economic development or the struggle for poverty alleviation, not to interfere in South Africa's decisions regarding the participation of the private sector in the provision of basic services and to draw lessons from the failure of the SACU-US free trade negotiations, in which the USA tried to impose unacceptable conditions on SACU; |
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Urges the Commission not to insist on including in the revised TDCA elements which would hamper South African economic development or the struggle for poverty alleviation, not to interfere in South Africa's decisions regarding the participation of the private sector in the provision of basic services and to draw lessons from the failure of the SACU-US free trade negotiations, in which the USA tried to impose unacceptable conditions on SACU;

| 15. | Suggests that the EU budget provide appropriations to facilitate the difficult trade integration process in the southern African region; |
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15.

Suggests that the EU budget provide appropriations to facilitate the difficult trade integration process in the southern African region;

| 16. | Suggests that the Action Plan and the EU budget include support for a sound South African energy security strategy taking into account climate change and its social and environmental impact on the poor in South Africa and the region, focusing inter alia on the development of renewable sources of energy, in particular small hydropower plants, wind energy and biomass; |
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Suggests that the Action Plan and the EU budget include support for a sound South African energy security strategy taking into account climate change and its social and environmental impact on the poor in South Africa and the region, focusing inter alia on the development of renewable sources of energy, in particular small hydropower plants, wind energy and biomass;

| 17. | Stresses that the Action Plan should have a participatory and multi-stakeholder approach and focus on support for South African priorities, including action to combat the spread of HIV, the government's measures for economic recovery and the fight against economic inequality, foster social cohesion and ensure that economic benefits spread beyond the emerging financial elite, in line with the Asgisa and the BEE strategy; |
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17.

Stresses that the Action Plan should have a participatory and multi-stakeholder approach and focus on support for South African priorities, including action to combat the spread of HIV, the government's measures for economic recovery and the fight against economic inequality, foster social cohesion and ensure that economic benefits spread beyond the emerging financial elite, in line with the Asgisa and the BEE strategy;

| 18. | Suggests that those South African demands for technical assistance which are focused on reaching the development objectives of the country and also contribute to the social and economic development of the region should be prioritised, with a view to encouraging other African leaders to assume their responsibilities as regards drawing up and implementing a sustainable economic development model for the continent; |
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Suggests that those South African demands for technical assistance which are focused on reaching the development objectives of the country and also contribute to the social and economic development of the region should be prioritised, with a view to encouraging other African leaders to assume their responsibilities as regards drawing up and implementing a sustainable economic development model for the continent;

| 19. | Furthermore, proposes that an area of cooperation should be developed in the field of education and training, to include exchanges of students and teachers and a South Africa Window in the Erasmus Mundus programme; |
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19.

Furthermore, proposes that an area of cooperation should be developed in the field of education and training, to include exchanges of students and teachers and a South Africa Window in the Erasmus Mundus programme;

| 20. | Notes the considerable benefits that South Africa has derived from loans from the European Investment Bank and calls for at least an equal level of support to be maintained for the period 2007-2013 while taking into account the needs of micro enterprises and SMEs; |
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20.

Notes the considerable benefits that South Africa has derived from loans from the European Investment Bank and calls for at least an equal level of support to be maintained for the period 2007-2013 while taking into account the needs of micro enterprises and SMEs;

| 21. | Insists that development assistance should be allocated locally and external experts only employed and goods only imported when no comparable expertise or goods are available in the region; |
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21.

Insists that development assistance should be allocated locally and external experts only employed and goods only imported when no comparable expertise or goods are available in the region;

| 22. | Stresses the pioneering role in the field of immigration policy which South Africa could play for the southern African region and also for the African continent as a whole thanks to its unique experience in this field; stresses therefore that South Africa urgently needs to strengthen its efforts to adopt a coherent and efficient migration policy; calls on the Council and the Commission to foster these efforts with an exchange of experiences as well as to focus on this special role of South Africa in migration programmes such as Aeneas and its follow-up programme; |
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22.

Stresses the pioneering role in the field of immigration policy which South Africa could play for the southern African region and also for the African continent as a whole thanks to its unique experience in this field; stresses therefore that South Africa urgently needs to strengthen its efforts to adopt a coherent and efficient migration policy; calls on the Council and the Commission to foster these efforts with an exchange of experiences as well as to focus on this special role of South Africa in migration programmes such as Aeneas and its follow-up programme;

| 23. | Urges the Commission to stay in constant dialogue with the South African Government and to include Parliament, local governments and civil society in the discussion of Strategic Partnership and of the Action Plan and its subsequent implementation; |
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23.

Urges the Commission to stay in constant dialogue with the South African Government and to include Parliament, local governments and civil society in the discussion of Strategic Partnership and of the Action Plan and its subsequent implementation;

| 24. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the governments and parliaments of the EU Member States and the Government and the National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa. |
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24.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the governments and parliaments of the EU Member States and the Government and the National Assembly of the Republic of South Africa.

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(1)  OJ L 311, 4.12.1999, p. 3.

(2)  OJ L 317, 15.12.2000, p. 3. Agreement as amended by the Agreement amending the Partnership Agreement (OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 27).

(3)  OJ C 46, 24.2.2006, p. 1.

(4)  Texts Adopted, P6_TA(2005)0445.

(5)  Texts Adopted, P6_TA(2006)0304.

P6_TA(2006)0431

LIFE+ ***II

European Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position for adopting a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE+) (6284/1/2006 — C6-0226/2006 — 2004/0218(COD))

(Codecision procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Council common position (6284/1/2006 — C6-0226/2006) (1), |
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having regard to the Council common position (6284/1/2006 — C6-0226/2006) (1),

| — | having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2004)0621), |
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having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2004)0621),

| — | having regard to the amended Commission proposal (COM(2004)0621/2), |
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having regard to the amended Commission proposal (COM(2004)0621/2),

| — | having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty, |
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having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Rule 62 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rule 62 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (A6-0288/2006), |
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—

having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (A6-0288/2006),

| 1. | Approves the common position as amended; |
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1.

Approves the common position as amended;

| 2. | Urges the Commission, in the absence of an agreement between the co-legislators on LIFE+ at second reading, to present a solution permitting the financing of activities falling under the institutional prerogatives that from 2007 onwards are due to fall under the LIFE+ programme; calls on the Commission to propose provisional measures for project activities in order to avoid a financing gap and to guarantee continuity of the Community's environmental policy and sustainable development in 2007; |
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2.

Urges the Commission, in the absence of an agreement between the co-legislators on LIFE+ at second reading, to present a solution permitting the financing of activities falling under the institutional prerogatives that from 2007 onwards are due to fall under the LIFE+ programme; calls on the Commission to propose provisional measures for project activities in order to avoid a financing gap and to guarantee continuity of the Community's environmental policy and sustainable development in 2007;

| 3. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission. |
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3.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission.

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(1)  OJ C 238 E, 3.10.2006, p. 1.

(2)  OJ C 157 E, 6.7.2006, p. 451.

P6_TC2-COD(2004)0218

Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 24 October 2006 with a view to the adoption of Regulation (EC) No .../2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE+)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 175(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (1),

Having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions (2),

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (3),

Whereas:

| (1) | Environmental protection is one of the key
  dimensions of
  sustainable development
  of the European Union
  . It is a priority for Community co-financing and should be funded primarily through the Community's horizontal financial instruments, including the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme, the European Fisheries Fund and the seventh Research Framework Programme. |
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(1)

Environmental protection is one of the key
  dimensions of
  sustainable development
  of the European Union
  . It is a priority for Community co-financing and should be funded primarily through the Community's horizontal financial instruments, including the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme, the European Fisheries Fund and the seventh Research Framework Programme.

| (2) | These Community financial instruments do not cover all environmental priorities. There is therefore a need for a Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE+) to provide specific support for developing and implementing Community environmental policy and legislation, in particular the objectives of the Sixth Community Environment Action Programme (6th EAP) laid down by Decision No 1600/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2002 (4). |
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(2)

These Community financial instruments do not cover all environmental priorities. There is therefore a need for a Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE+) to provide specific support for developing and implementing Community environmental policy and legislation, in particular the objectives of the Sixth Community Environment Action Programme (6th EAP) laid down by Decision No 1600/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 July 2002 (4).

| (3) | Support should be provided through grant agreements and public procurement contracts in accordance with Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (5). |
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(3)

Support should be provided through grant agreements and public procurement contracts in accordance with Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (5).

| (4) | Measures and projects financed under LIFE+ should meet eligibility criteria to secure the best possible use of Community
  funds. Measures
  and projects should meet additional eligibility criteria to ensure European added value and to avoid the financing of recurring activities,
  except where such activities have clear demonstration value or a start-up function
  . |
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(4)

Measures and projects financed under LIFE+ should meet eligibility criteria to secure the best possible use of Community
  funds. Measures
  and projects should meet additional eligibility criteria to ensure European added value and to avoid the financing of recurring activities,
  except where such activities have clear demonstration value or a start-up function
  .

| (5) | In the area of nature and biodiversity, the implementation of Community policy and legislation itself provides a framework for European added value. Best practice or demonstration measures and projects, including those relating to the management and designation of Natura 2000 sites in accordance with Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (6) and Council Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April 1979 on the conservation of wild birds (7), should be eligible for Community financing under LIFE+, except where they are eligible for funding under other Community financial instruments.
  The Commission should produce a review of the contribution of these complementary instruments to the financing of Natura 2000 in time for the 2008/2009 review of the Financial Framework with a view to adapting LIFE+ to the necessary changes and ensuring a high level of Community co-financing. |
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(5)

In the area of nature and biodiversity, the implementation of Community policy and legislation itself provides a framework for European added value. Best practice or demonstration measures and projects, including those relating to the management and designation of Natura 2000 sites in accordance with Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora (6) and Council Directive 79/409/EEC of 2 April 1979 on the conservation of wild birds (7), should be eligible for Community financing under LIFE+, except where they are eligible for funding under other Community financial instruments.
  The Commission should produce a review of the contribution of these complementary instruments to the financing of Natura 2000 in time for the 2008/2009 review of the Financial Framework with a view to adapting LIFE+ to the necessary changes and ensuring a high level of Community co-financing.

| (6) | The Member States agreed in Malahide in 2004 that arrangements needed to be established to ensure adequate financing for the Natura 2000 network, including Community co-financing. Since this Regulation will only finance best practice or demonstration measures related to the management of Natura 2000 sites, the Commission and Member States will need to ensure that sufficient funds are made available through other instruments for the management of the network, the annual cost of which is estimated to be around EUR 6 100 000 000 for the EU as a whole. |
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(6)

The Member States agreed in Malahide in 2004 that arrangements needed to be established to ensure adequate financing for the Natura 2000 network, including Community co-financing. Since this Regulation will only finance best practice or demonstration measures related to the management of Natura 2000 sites, the Commission and Member States will need to ensure that sufficient funds are made available through other instruments for the management of the network, the annual cost of which is estimated to be around EUR 6 100 000 000 for the EU as a whole.

| (7) | Innovative or demonstration measures and projects relating to Community environmental objectives, including the development or dissemination of best practice techniques, know-how or technologies, as well as measures and projects for awareness-raising campaigns and special training for agents involved in forest fire prevention interventions should be eligible for Community financing under LIFE+, except where they are eligible for funding under other Community financial instruments. |
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(7)

Innovative or demonstration measures and projects relating to Community environmental objectives, including the development or dissemination of best practice techniques, know-how or technologies, as well as measures and projects for awareness-raising campaigns and special training for agents involved in forest fire prevention interventions should be eligible for Community financing under LIFE+, except where they are eligible for funding under other Community financial instruments.

| (8) | Measures and projects for the development and implementation of Community objectives relating to the broad-based, harmonised, comprehensive and long-term monitoring of forests and environmental interactions should be eligible for Community financing under LIFE+, except where they are eligible for funding under other Community financial instruments. |
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(8)

Measures and projects for the development and implementation of Community objectives relating to the broad-based, harmonised, comprehensive and long-term monitoring of forests and environmental interactions should be eligible for Community financing under LIFE+, except where they are eligible for funding under other Community financial instruments.

| (9) | The challenge of effective policy development and implementation under the 6th EAP can be met only through support for best practice or demonstration measures and projects for the development or implementation of Community environmental policy; demonstration of innovative policy approaches, technologies, methods and instruments; consolidating the knowledge base; building implementation capacity; fostering good governance, promoting networking, mutual learning and the exchange of best practice; and improved dissemination of information, awareness-raising and communication. Financial support under this Regulation should therefore contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of environmental policy and legislation, as well as its communication and dissemination throughout the Community. |
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(9)

The challenge of effective policy development and implementation under the 6th EAP can be met only through support for best practice or demonstration measures and projects for the development or implementation of Community environmental policy; demonstration of innovative policy approaches, technologies, methods and instruments; consolidating the knowledge base; building implementation capacity; fostering good governance, promoting networking, mutual learning and the exchange of best practice; and improved dissemination of information, awareness-raising and communication. Financial support under this Regulation should therefore contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of environmental policy and legislation, as well as its communication and dissemination throughout the Community.

| (10) | LIFE+ should have three components: LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity, LIFE+ Environment Policy and Governance, and LIFE+ Information and Communication. It should be possible for measures and projects financed by LIFE+ to contribute to the achievement of the specific objectives of more than one of these three components and to involve the participation of more than one Member State, as well as to contribute to the development of strategic approaches to meeting environmental objectives. |
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(10)

LIFE+ should have three components: LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity, LIFE+ Environment Policy and Governance, and LIFE+ Information and Communication. It should be possible for measures and projects financed by LIFE+ to contribute to the achievement of the specific objectives of more than one of these three components and to involve the participation of more than one Member State, as well as to contribute to the development of strategic approaches to meeting environmental objectives.

| (11) | In order to carry out its role in the initiation of environment policy development and implementation, the Commission should use resources from LIFE+ to complete studies and evaluations, to undertake services with a view to the implementation and integration of environment policy and legislation, to hold meetings, seminars and workshops with experts and stakeholders, to develop and maintain networks and to develop and maintain computer systems. In addition, the Commission should use the centrally managed part of the LIFE+ budget to undertake information, publication and dissemination activities, including events, exhibitions and similar awareness-raising measures, for the preparation and production costs of audio-visual materials, and to obtain technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of programmes and projects. |
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(11)

In order to carry out its role in the initiation of environment policy development and implementation, the Commission should use resources from LIFE+ to complete studies and evaluations, to undertake services with a view to the implementation and integration of environment policy and legislation, to hold meetings, seminars and workshops with experts and stakeholders, to develop and maintain networks and to develop and maintain computer systems. In addition, the Commission should use the centrally managed part of the LIFE+ budget to undertake information, publication and dissemination activities, including events, exhibitions and similar awareness-raising measures, for the preparation and production costs of audio-visual materials, and to obtain technical and/or administrative assistance relating to the identification, preparation, management, monitoring, audit and supervision of programmes and projects.

| (12) | Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) contribute to the development and implementation of Community environmental policy and legislation. It is therefore appropriate for the centrally managed part of the LIFE+ budget to support the operations of a number of appropriately qualified environmental NGOs through the competitive and transparent awarding of annual operating grants. Such NGOs would need to be independent and non-profit-making and to pursue activities in at least three European countries, either alone or in the form of an association. |
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(12)

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) contribute to the development and implementation of Community environmental policy and legislation. It is therefore appropriate for the centrally managed part of the LIFE+ budget to support the operations of a number of appropriately qualified environmental NGOs through the competitive and transparent awarding of annual operating grants. Such NGOs would need to be independent and non-profit-making and to pursue activities in at least three European countries, either alone or in the form of an association.

| (13) | The experience of current and past instruments has highlighted the need to plan and programme on a multi-annual basis and to concentrate efforts to promote environmental protection by prioritising and targeting the areas of activity able to benefit from Community co-financing. |
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(13)

The experience of current and past instruments has highlighted the need to plan and programme on a multi-annual basis and to concentrate efforts to promote environmental protection by prioritising and targeting the areas of activity able to benefit from Community co-financing.

| (14) | ember States should prepare national annual work programmes, different both from plans and programmes which are prepared for a number of sectors and set a framework for future development consent and from plans and programmes which have been determined to require assessment pursuant to Directive 92/43/EEC, and those work programmes should not be considered plans or programmes subject to Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment (8). |
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(14)

ember States should prepare national annual work programmes, different both from plans and programmes which are prepared for a number of sectors and set a framework for future development consent and from plans and programmes which have been determined to require assessment pursuant to Directive 92/43/EEC, and those work programmes should not be considered plans or programmes subject to Directive 2001/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2001 on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment (8).

| (15) | Environmental protection requirements should be integrated into the definition and implementation of Community policies and activities, including financial instruments. LIFE+ should therefore be complementary to other Community financial instruments and the Commission and Member States should ensure such complementarity at Community, national, regional and local level. |
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(15)

Environmental protection requirements should be integrated into the definition and implementation of Community policies and activities, including financial instruments. LIFE+ should therefore be complementary to other Community financial instruments and the Commission and Member States should ensure such complementarity at Community, national, regional and local level.

| (16) | In line with the conclusions of the Luxembourg European Council (December 1997) and of the Thessaloniki European Council (June 2003), candidate countries and the Western Balkan countries in the Stabilisation and Association Process should be eligible to participate in Community programmes, in accordance with the conditions established in the relevant bilateral agreements concluded with these countries. |
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(16)

In line with the conclusions of the Luxembourg European Council (December 1997) and of the Thessaloniki European Council (June 2003), candidate countries and the Western Balkan countries in the Stabilisation and Association Process should be eligible to participate in Community programmes, in accordance with the conditions established in the relevant bilateral agreements concluded with these countries.

| (17) | It is necessary to consolidate a number of existing environmental instruments and to simplify programming and management by creating a single, streamlined financial instrument for the environment. |
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(17)

It is necessary to consolidate a number of existing environmental instruments and to simplify programming and management by creating a single, streamlined financial instrument for the environment.

| (18) | It is also necessary to ensure a smooth transition and to continue to monitor, audit and qualitatively assess the activities financed under current programmes following their expiry. |
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(18)

It is also necessary to ensure a smooth transition and to continue to monitor, audit and qualitatively assess the activities financed under current programmes following their expiry.

| (19) | This Regulation lays down, for the entire duration of the programme, a financial envelope constituting the prime reference, within the meaning of point 37 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (9), for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure. |
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(19)

This Regulation lays down, for the entire duration of the programme, a financial envelope constituting the prime reference, within the meaning of point 37 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (9), for the budgetary authority during the annual budgetary procedure.

| (20) | The general objective of LIFE+ is to contribute to the implementation, updating and development of Community environmental policy and legislation and, in particular, to support the implementation of the 6th EAP. By working together through Community instruments to improve delivery at national or local levels, to achieve Community goals or to provide for Community-wide exchanges of information, Member States can achieve European added value. Since this objective of LIFE+ cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore be better achieved at Community level, the Community may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve its objective. |
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(20)

The general objective of LIFE+ is to contribute to the implementation, updating and development of Community environmental policy and legislation and, in particular, to support the implementation of the 6th EAP. By working together through Community instruments to improve delivery at national or local levels, to achieve Community goals or to provide for Community-wide exchanges of information, Member States can achieve European added value. Since this objective of LIFE+ cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore be better achieved at Community level, the Community may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve its objective.

| (21) | This Regulation defers
  many essential decisions to multi-annual strategic programmes and national annual work programmes. These issues are of critical concern to individual Member States and of crucial importance for their national environmental policy. It is
  therefore appropriate
  for
  certain measures
  to be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure provided for in Article 5 of Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (10)
  , in order to give Member States the option of bringing proposed measures before the Council for consideration. The regulatory procedure is also
  appropriate for
  the laying down of implementing rules other than the technical measures explicitly mentioned in this Regulation.
  The regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC should apply to the adoption and the possible amendment of multi-annual strategic programmes drawn up in accordance with Article 6(1) of this Regulation and to the adoption of amendments to the Annex to this Regulation, which specifies important provisions, in particular the measures eligible for funding, so as to enable the two arms of the legislative authority to scrutinise such measures before they are adopted
  , |
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(21)

This Regulation defers
  many essential decisions to multi-annual strategic programmes and national annual work programmes. These issues are of critical concern to individual Member States and of crucial importance for their national environmental policy. It is
  therefore appropriate
  for
  certain measures
  to be adopted in accordance with the regulatory procedure provided for in Article 5 of Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (10)
  , in order to give Member States the option of bringing proposed measures before the Council for consideration. The regulatory procedure is also
  appropriate for
  the laying down of implementing rules other than the technical measures explicitly mentioned in this Regulation.
  The regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC should apply to the adoption and the possible amendment of multi-annual strategic programmes drawn up in accordance with Article 6(1) of this Regulation and to the adoption of amendments to the Annex to this Regulation, which specifies important provisions, in particular the measures eligible for funding, so as to enable the two arms of the legislative authority to scrutinise such measures before they are adopted
  ,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Purpose

1.   This Regulation establishes a financial instrument for the environment (‘LIFE+’).

2.   The general objective of LIFE+ shall be to contribute to the implementation, updating and development of Community environmental policy and legislation, including the integration of the environment into other policies, thereby contributing to sustainable development.

In particular, LIFE+ shall support the implementation of the 6th EAP, including the thematic strategies, and finance measures and projects with European added value in Member States.

Article 2

Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation:

| (1) | ‘6th EAP’ means the Sixth Community Environment Action Programme laid down by Decision No 1600/2002/EC; |
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(1)

‘6th EAP’ means the Sixth Community Environment Action Programme laid down by Decision No 1600/2002/EC;

| (2) | ‘Financial Regulation’ means Regulation (EC, Euratom) No
  1605/2002. |
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(2)

‘Financial Regulation’ means Regulation (EC, Euratom) No
  1605/2002.

Article 3

Eligibility criteria

1.   Measures and projects financed by LIFE+ shall support the achievement of the general objective set out in Article 1(2). Where possible, measures and projects financed by LIFE+ shall promote synergies between different priorities under the 6th EAP, and integration.

2.   Measures envisaged in the multi-annual strategic programmes drawn up in accordance with Article 6(1), national annual work programmes adopted in accordance with Article 6(4) and projects implemented pursuant to those programmes shall satisfy the following criteria:

| (a) | being of Community interest by making a significant contribution to the achievement of the general objective of LIFE+ set out in Article 1(2); and |
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(a)

being of Community interest by making a significant contribution to the achievement of the general objective of LIFE+ set out in Article 1(2); and

| (b) | being technically and financially coherent and feasible and providing value for money. |
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(b)

being technically and financially coherent and feasible and providing value for money.

3.
     
  The Commission shall ensure that inter-regional and cross-border projects will be included in the national annual work programmes, especially where cross-border cooperation is essential to guarantee species conservation.

4.   In addition, to ensure European added value and avoid financing recurring activities, measures envisaged in national annual work programmes and projects implemented pursuant to those programmes shall satisfy at least one of the following criteria:

| (a) | being best practice measures and projects, or demonstration measures and projects, for the implementation of Directive 79/409/EEC or Directive 92/43/EEC; |
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(a)

being best practice measures and projects, or demonstration measures and projects, for the implementation of Directive 79/409/EEC or Directive 92/43/EEC;

| (b) | being innovative measures and projects, or demonstration measures and projects, relating to Community environmental objectives, including the development or dissemination of best practice techniques, know-how or technologies; |
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(b)

being innovative measures and projects, or demonstration measures and projects, relating to Community environmental objectives, including the development or dissemination of best practice techniques, know-how or technologies;

| (c) | being awareness-raising campaigns and special training for agents involved in forest fire prevention; |
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(c)

being awareness-raising campaigns and special training for agents involved in forest fire prevention;

| (d) | being measures and projects for the development and implementation of Community objectives relating to the broad-based, harmonised, comprehensive and long-term monitoring of forests and environmental interactions. |
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(d)

being measures and projects for the development and implementation of Community objectives relating to the broad-based, harmonised, comprehensive and long-term monitoring of forests and environmental interactions.

Article 4

Specific objectives

1.   LIFE+ shall consist of three components:

| — | LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity, |
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—

LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity,

| — | LIFE+ Environment Policy and Governance, |
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—

LIFE+ Environment Policy and Governance,

| — | LIFE+ Information and Communication. |
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—

LIFE+ Information and Communication.

2.   The specific objectives of LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity shall be:

| (a) | to contribute to the implementation of Community policy and legislation on nature and biodiversity, in particular Directives 79/409/EEC and 92/43/EEC, including at local and regional level, and to support the further development and implementation of the Natura 2000 network, including coastal and marine habitats and species; |
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(a)

to contribute to the implementation of Community policy and legislation on nature and biodiversity, in particular Directives 79/409/EEC and 92/43/EEC, including at local and regional level, and to support the further development and implementation of the Natura 2000 network, including coastal and marine habitats and species;

| (b) | to contribute to the consolidation of the knowledge base for the development, assessment, monitoring and evaluation of Community nature and biodiversity policy and legislation; |
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(b)

to contribute to the consolidation of the knowledge base for the development, assessment, monitoring and evaluation of Community nature and biodiversity policy and legislation;

| (c) | to support the design and implementation of policy approaches and instruments for the monitoring and assessment of nature and biodiversity and the factors, pressures and responses that impact on them, in particular in relation to the achievement of the target of halting biodiversity loss within the Community by 2010; |
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(c)

to support the design and implementation of policy approaches and instruments for the monitoring and assessment of nature and biodiversity and the factors, pressures and responses that impact on them, in particular in relation to the achievement of the target of halting biodiversity loss within the Community by 2010;

| (d) | to contribute to the development and effective implementation of policies to tackle the threat to nature and biodiversity posed by climate change, enhance the resilience of ecosystems to climate change and facilitate their adaptation thereto; |
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(d)

to contribute to the development and effective implementation of policies to tackle the threat to nature and biodiversity posed by climate change, enhance the resilience of ecosystems to climate change and facilitate their adaptation thereto;

| (e) | to provide support for better environmental governance, by broadening stakeholder involvement, including that of NGOs, in consultations on, and the implementation of, nature and biodiversity policy and legislation. |
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(e)

to provide support for better environmental governance, by broadening stakeholder involvement, including that of NGOs, in consultations on, and the implementation of, nature and biodiversity policy and legislation.

3.   The specific objectives of LIFE+ Environment Policy and Governance shall be, in relation to the objectives of the 6th EAP, including for the priority areas of climate change, environment and health and quality of life, and natural resources and wastes:

| (a) | to contribute to the development and demonstration of innovative policy approaches, technologies, methods and instruments; |
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(a)

to contribute to the development and demonstration of innovative policy approaches, technologies, methods and instruments;

| (b) | to contribute to consolidating the knowledge base for the development, assessment, monitoring and evaluation of environmental policy and legislation; |
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(b)

to contribute to consolidating the knowledge base for the development, assessment, monitoring and evaluation of environmental policy and legislation;

| (c) | to support the design and implementation of approaches to monitoring and assessment of the state of the environment and the factors, pressures and responses that impact on it; |
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(c)

to support the design and implementation of approaches to monitoring and assessment of the state of the environment and the factors, pressures and responses that impact on it;

| (d) | to facilitate the implementation of Community environment policy, with particular emphasis on implementation at local and regional level; |
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(d)

to facilitate the implementation of Community environment policy, with particular emphasis on implementation at local and regional level;

| (e) | to provide support for better environmental governance by broadening stakeholder involvement, including that of NGOs, in policy consultation and implementation. |
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(e)

to provide support for better environmental governance by broadening stakeholder involvement, including that of NGOs, in policy consultation and implementation.

4.   The specific objectives of LIFE+ Information and Communication shall be:

| (a) | to disseminate information and raise awareness on environmental issues, including forest fire prevention; |
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(a)

to disseminate information and raise awareness on environmental issues, including forest fire prevention;

| (b) | to provide support for accompanying measures, such as information, communication actions and campaigns, conferences and training, including training on forest fire prevention. |
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(b)

to provide support for accompanying measures, such as information, communication actions and campaigns, conferences and training, including training on forest fire prevention.

5.   The Annex contains the list of eligible measures.

Article 5

Types of intervention

1.   Community funding may take the following legal forms:

| (a) | grant agreements; |
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(a)

grant agreements;

| (b) | public procurement contracts. |
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(b)

public procurement contracts.

2.   Community grants may be provided in specific forms, such as framework partnership agreements, participation in financial mechanisms and funds, or co-funding of operating or action grants. Operating grants to bodies pursuing objectives of general European interest shall not be subject to the degressivity provisions of the Financial Regulation.

3.   For action grants, the maximum rate of co-financing shall be 50 % of eligible costs. However, by way of exception, the maximum co-financing rate for LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity may be up to 75 % of eligible costs in the case of measures and projects concerning priority habitats or species for the implementation of Directive 79/409/EEC or Directive 92/43/EEC, when this is necessary to achieve the conservation objective.

4.   In the case of public procurement contracts, Community funds may cover the costs of purchase of services and goods. These costs may include expenditure on information and communication, preparation, implementation, monitoring, checking and evaluation of projects, policies, programmes and
  legislation.

Article 6

Programming

1.   The Commission shall draw up a first multi-annual strategic programme for 2007 to 2010, and
  , after a review taking account of the objectives set,
  a second multi-annual strategic programme for 2011 to 2013. These programmes shall define the principal objectives, priority areas of action, type of measures and expected results for Community funding in relation to the objectives and criteria set out in Articles 1, 3
  and 4
  .

2.   
  For the purposes of drawing up
  the multi-annual strategic programmes referred to in paragraph 1, Member States
  shall submit
  draft national annual work programmes to the Commission for each year in the periods 2007 to 2010 and 2011 to 2013. These shall, as a minimum and for each year:

| (a) | identify priority areas taking account of identified long-term needs; |
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(a)

identify priority areas taking account of identified long-term needs;

| (b) | outline specific national objectives; |
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(b)

outline specific national objectives;

| (c) | describe the measures to be financed and how they meet the eligibility criteria set out in Article 3; |
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(c)

describe the measures to be financed and how they meet the eligibility criteria set out in Article 3;

| (d) | provide cost estimates; and |
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(d)

provide cost estimates; and

| (e) | describe the proposed monitoring framework. |
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(e)

describe the proposed monitoring framework.

Member States
  shall
  include transnational measures in their draft national annual work programmes.

3.   The Commission shall consult Member States on the draft multi-annual strategic programmes within the Committee referred to in Article 14(1)
  and within the Committee referred to in Article 20 of Directive 92/43/EEC.
  The programmes shall be adopted in accordance with
  Article 15(2) of this Regulation
  . For the multi-annual strategic programme for 2007 to 2010, adoption shall take place as soon as possible, and no later than three months after the entry into force of this Regulation
  . The Commission shall provide for public participation in the draft multi-annual strategic programmes.

4.   The Commission shall consult Member States bilaterally on the draft national annual work programmes
  after consulting the Committee referred to in Article 20 of Directive 92/43/EEC,
  with a view to the adoption of national annual work programmes in accordance with Article 15 (1) (a) of this Regulation. Member States shall submit draft national annual work programmes for 2007 to the Commission as soon as possible, and no later than 3 months after the adoption of the first multi-annual strategic programme. They shall, as necessary, submit national annual work programmes for subsequent years, and updates of drafts already submitted, pursuant to the timetable laid down in accordance with Article 15(3)(a). Member States shall provide for public participation in draft national annual work programmes in line with the provisions of Directive 2003/35/EC (11)

  .

Member States may, if they so wish, submit draft national annual work programmes for some or all of the years covered by this Regulation at the same
  time
  .

5.   
  The
  Commission shall regularly publish lists of projects financed through LIFE+, including a short description of objectives and results achieved and a summary of funds expended. It shall do so using appropriate media and technologies, including the Internet.

Article 7

Financial procedures

The Commission shall implement this Regulation in accordance with the Financial
  Regulation
  .

Article 8

Beneficiaries

Public and/or private bodies, actors and institutions may receive financing through LIFE+.

Article 9

Participation of third countries

Programmes financed through LIFE+ shall be open to the participation of the following countries, provided that supplementary appropriations are received:

| (a) | EFTA States which have become members of the European Environment Agency in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 933/1999 of 29 April 1999 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90 on the establishment of the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network (12); |
| --- | --- |

(a)

EFTA States which have become members of the European Environment Agency in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 933/1999 of 29 April 1999 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1210/90 on the establishment of the European Environment Agency and the European environment information and observation network (12);

| (b) | candidate countries for accession to the European Union; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

candidate countries for accession to the European Union;

| (c) | Western Balkan countries included in the Stabilisation and Association Process. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Western Balkan countries included in the Stabilisation and Association Process.

Article 10

Complementarity between financial instruments

This Regulation shall not finance measures which fall within the
  scope
  of, or receive assistance for the same purpose from, other Community financial instruments, including the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development
  or
  the European Fisheries
  Fund. The
  beneficiaries under this Regulation shall provide information on funding they have received from the Community budget and on their ongoing applications for funding to the Commission.
  The Commission shall ensure coordination
  and
  complementarity with
  other Community instruments.

Article 11

Duration and budgetary resources

1.   This Regulation shall be implemented during the period beginning on 1 January 2007 and ending on 31 December 2013.

2.   The financial envelope for the implementation of LIFE+ shall be set at
  EUR 1 911 000 000 (in 2004 prices)
  for the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2013.

3.   The budgetary resources allocated to the actions provided for in this Regulation shall be entered in the annual appropriations of the general budget of the European Union.

The budgetary authority shall authorise the available annual appropriations within the limits of the financial framework.

4.   At least
  55%
  of the budgetary resources for LIFE+ shall be allocated to measures to support the conservation of nature and biodiversity.

Article 12

Monitoring

1.   For any measures and projects financed by LIFE+, the beneficiary shall submit to the Commission, for
  measures in receipt of funding
  , technical and financial reports on the progress of work. A final report shall also be submitted within three months of the completion of the project.

2.   Without prejudice to the audits carried out by the Court of Auditors in liaison with the competent national audit bodies or departments pursuant to Article 248 of the Treaty, or any inspection carried out pursuant to Article 279(1)(b) of the Treaty, officials and other staff of the Commission shall carry out onthe- spot checks, including sample checks, on projects financed under LIFE+, in particular to check compliance with the eligibility criteria set out in Article 3
  , and assess their contribution to EU policy objectives
  .

3.   Contracts and agreements resulting from this
  Regulation shall
  provide in particular for supervision and financial control by the Commission, or any representative that the Commission may authorise, and for audits by the Court of Auditors, if necessary on-the-spot.

4.   The beneficiary of financial assistance shall keep available for the Commission, for a period of five years following the last payment in respect of any project, all supporting documents regarding expenditure on that project.

5.   On the basis of the results of the reports and sample checks referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, the Commission shall, if necessary, adjust the scale or the conditions of allocation of the financial assistance originally approved as well as the timetable for payments.

6.   The Commission shall take all other steps necessary to verify that measures and projects financed are carried out properly and in compliance with the provisions of this Regulation and the Financial Regulation.

Article 13

Protection of Community financial interests

1.   The Commission shall ensure that, when measures financed under this Regulation are implemented, the financial interests of the Community are protected by the application of preventive measures against fraud, corruption and any other illegal activities, by effective checks and by the recovery of the amounts unduly paid and, if irregularities are detected, by the application of effective, proportional and dissuasive penalties, in accordance with Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities' financial interests (13), Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 of 11 November 1996 concerning on-the-spot checks and inspections carried out by the Commission in order to protect the European Communities' financial interests against fraud and other irregularities (14), and Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 May 1999 concerning investigations conducted by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) (15).

2.   For Community measures financed under LIFE+, ‘irregularity’ as referred to in Article 1(2) of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 shall mean any infringement of a provision of Community law or any breach of a contractual obligation resulting from an act or omission by an economic operator which has, or would have, the effect of prejudicing the general budget of the European Union or budgets managed by the Communities by an unjustified item of expenditure.

3.   The Commission shall reduce, suspend or recover the amount of financial assistance granted for a project if it finds irregularities, including non-compliance with the provisions of this Regulation or the individual decision or the contract or agreement granting the financial assistance in question, or if it transpires that, without Commission approval having being sought, the project has been subjected to a change which conflicts with its nature or implementing conditions.

4.   If time limits have not been observed or if only part of the allocated financial assistance is justified by the progress made with implementing a project, the Commission shall request the beneficiary to submit observations within a specified period. If the beneficiary does not give a satisfactory answer, the Commission may cancel the remaining financial assistance and demand repayment of sums already paid.

5.   Any undue payment shall be repaid to the Commission. Interest shall be added to any sums not repaid in good time under the conditions laid down by the Financial Regulation.

Article 14

Committee

1.   The Commission shall be assisted by a committee.

2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.

The period laid down in Article 5(6) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.

3.
     
  Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5a(1) to (4) and Article 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.

4.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.

The period laid down in Article 4(2) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at three months.

Article 15

Implementing decisions

1.   The following implementing decisions shall be taken in accordance with the regulatory procedure referred to in
  Article 14(2):

| (a) | to adopt
  and, if necessary, to amend national annual work programmes based on drafts that Member States have submitted in accordance with Article 6(2); and |
| --- | --- |

(a)

to adopt
  and, if necessary, to amend national annual work programmes based on drafts that Member States have submitted in accordance with Article 6(2); and

| (b) | to
  lay down detailed rules necessary for the implementation of this Regulation
  , other than measures of general scope designed to amend non-essential elements thereof, within the meaning of Decision 1999/468/EC
  . |
| --- | --- |

(b)

to
  lay down detailed rules necessary for the implementation of this Regulation
  , other than measures of general scope designed to amend non-essential elements thereof, within the meaning of Decision 1999/468/EC
  .

2.
     
  The following implementing decisions shall be taken in accordance with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 14(3):

| (a) | to adopt and, if necessary, to amend multi-annual strategic programmes drawn up in accordance with Article 6(1); and |
| --- | --- |

(a)

to adopt and, if necessary, to amend multi-annual strategic programmes drawn up in accordance with Article 6(1); and

| (b) | to add measures to the Annex. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

to add measures to the Annex.

3.   The following implementing decisions shall be taken in accordance with the management procedure referred to in
  Article 14(4):

| (a) | to
  specify the format, content and submission dates for draft national annual work programmes for the purposes of
  Article 6(2)
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

to
  specify the format, content and submission dates for draft national annual work programmes for the purposes of
  Article 6(2)
  ;

| (b) | to determine the form
  and content of
  the reports referred to in Article 12(1); and |
| --- | --- |

(b)

to determine the form
  and content of
  the reports referred to in Article 12(1); and

| (c) | to establish indicators to assist the monitoring of measures financed by LIFE+. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

to establish indicators to assist the monitoring of measures financed by LIFE+.

Article 16

Evaluation

1.   The Commission shall ensure that regular monitoring of multi-annual programmes takes place to assess their impact.

2.   No later than 30 September 2010, the Commission shall submit a mid-term review of LIFE+ to the European Parliament and to the Committee referred to in Article 14(1). The mid-term review shall evaluate the implementation of this Regulation from 2007 to 2009. The Commission shall, if appropriate, propose modifications to the implementing decisions in accordance with Article 15.

3.   The Commission shall arrange for a final evaluation of the implementation of this Regulation assessing its contribution to the implementation, updating and development of Community environmental policy and legislation and the use made of the appropriations. It shall submit this final evaluation to the European Parliament and the Council no later than 31 December 2012, together, if appropriate, with a proposal for the further development of a financial instrument exclusively in the environmental field, to apply from 2014 onwards.

Article 17

Repeal and transitional provisions

1.   The following instruments shall be repealed with a view to simplification and consolidation:

| (a) | Regulation (EC) No 1655/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE) (16); |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Regulation (EC) No 1655/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 July 2000 concerning the Financial Instrument for the Environment (LIFE) (16);

| (b) | Decision No 1411/2001/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2001 on a Community Framework for cooperation to promote sustainable urban development (17); |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Decision No 1411/2001/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 June 2001 on a Community Framework for cooperation to promote sustainable urban development (17);

| (c) | Decision No 466/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 March 2002 laying down a Community action programme promoting non-governmental organisations primarily active in the field of environmental protection (18); |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Decision No 466/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 March 2002 laying down a Community action programme promoting non-governmental organisations primarily active in the field of environmental protection (18);

| (d) | Regulation (EC) No 2152/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 November 2003 concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community (Forest Focus) (19). |
| --- | --- |

(d)

Regulation (EC) No 2152/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 November 2003 concerning monitoring of forests and environmental interactions in the Community (Forest Focus) (19).

2.   Measures started before 31 December 2006 pursuant to the acts referred to in paragraph 1 shall, until their completion, continue to be governed by those acts. The Committee referred to in Article 14(1) shall replace the committees provided for in these acts. This Regulation shall be used to fund any obligatory monitoring and evaluation required under those acts following their expiry. Until their completion, measures shall comply with the technical provisions defined in the acts referred to in paragraph 1.

Article 18

Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at ..., on ...,

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

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(1)  OJ C 255, 14.10.2005, p. 52.

1

(2)  OJ C 231, 20.9.2005, p. 72.

2

(3)  Position of the European Parliament of 7 July 2005(OJ C 157 E, 6.7.2006, p. 451), Council Common Position of 27 June 2006 (OJ C 238 E, 3.10.2006, p. 1) and Position of the European Parliament of 24 October 2006.

3

Position

(OJ C 157 E, 6.7.2006, p. 451)

27 June 2006 (OJ C 238 E, 3.10.2006, p. 1)

24 October 2006.

(4)  OJ L 242, 10.9.2002, p. 1.

4

(5)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

5

(6)  OJ L 206, 22.7.1992, p. 7. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).

6

(7)  OJ L 103, 25.4.1979, p. 1. Directive as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 807/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 36).

7

(8)  OJ L 197, 21.7.2001, p. 30.

8

(9)  
  OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1
  .

9

OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1

(10)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. Decision as amended by Decision 2006/512/EC (OJ L 200, 22.7.2006, p. 11).

10

(11)  Directive 2003/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 providing for public participation in respect of the drawing up of certain plans and programmes relating to the environment (OJ L 156, 25.6.2003, p. 17).

11

(12)  OJ L 117, 5.5.1999, p. 1.

12

(13)  OJ L 312, 23.12.1995, p. 1.

13

(14)  OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2.

14

(15)  OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1.

15

(16)  OJ L 192, 28.7.2000, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1682/2004 (OJ L 308, 5.10.2004, p. 1).

16

(17)  OJ L 191, 13.7.2001, p. 1. Decision as amended by Decision No 786/2004/EC (OJ L 138, 30.4.2004, p. 7).

17

(18)  OJ L 75, 16.3.2002, p. 1. Decision as amended by Decision No 786/2004/EC.

18

(19)  OJ L 324, 11.12.2003, p. 1. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 788/2004 (OJ L 138, 30.4.2004, p. 17).

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ANNEX

MEASURES ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING

Without prejudice to Article 10, the following measures may be financed by LIFE+ if they satisfy the eligibility criteria set out in
  Article 3
  :

| (a) | operational
  activities of non-governmental organisations that are primarily active in protecting and enhancing the environment at European level
  and involved in the development and implementation of Community policy and legislation; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

operational
  activities of non-governmental organisations that are primarily active in protecting and enhancing the environment at European level
  and involved in the development and implementation of Community policy and legislation;

| (b) | developing and maintaining networks
  , databases
  and computer systems directly linked to the implementation of Community environmental policy and legislation,
  in particular when improving public access to environmental information
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

developing and maintaining networks
  , databases
  and computer systems directly linked to the implementation of Community environmental policy and legislation,
  in particular when improving public access to environmental information
  ;

| (c) | studies
  , surveys, modelling and scenario building; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

studies
  , surveys, modelling and scenario building;

| (d) | monitoring, including the monitoring of forests; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

monitoring, including the monitoring of forests;

| (e) | capacity building
  and improvement
  assistance; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

capacity building
  and improvement
  assistance;

| (f) | training, workshops and meetings, including the training of agents participating in forest fire prevention initiatives; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

training, workshops and meetings, including the training of agents participating in forest fire prevention initiatives;

| (g) | networking and best practice platforms; |
| --- | --- |

(g)

networking and best practice platforms;

| (h) | information and communication actions, including awareness-raising campaigns and, in particular, public awareness campaigns on forest fires; |
| --- | --- |

(h)

information and communication actions, including awareness-raising campaigns and, in particular, public awareness campaigns on forest fires;

| (i) | demonstration of innovative policy approaches, technologies, methods and
  instruments; |
| --- | --- |

(i)

demonstration of innovative policy approaches, technologies, methods and
  instruments;

| (j) | specifically
  for the nature and biodiversity component:






  — | site and species management and site planning, including the improvement of the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 network; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(j)

specifically
  for the nature and biodiversity component:

—

site and species management and site planning, including the improvement of the ecological coherence of the Natura 2000 network;

| — | the monitoring of conservation status, including setting up procedures and structures for such monitoring; |
| --- | --- |

—

the monitoring of conservation status, including setting up procedures and structures for such monitoring;

| — | the development and implementation of species and habitats conservation action plans; |
| --- | --- |

—

the development and implementation of species and habitats conservation action plans;

| — | the extension of the Natura 2000 network in marine areas; |
| --- | --- |

—

the extension of the Natura 2000 network in marine areas;

| — | the purchase of land, provided that:






  — | the purchase would contribute to maintaining or restoring the integrity of a Natura 2000 site, |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

the purchase of land, provided that:

—

the purchase would contribute to maintaining or restoring the integrity of a Natura 2000 site,

| — | land purchase is the only or most effective way of achieving the desired conservation outcome, |
| --- | --- |

—

land purchase is the only or most effective way of achieving the desired conservation outcome,

| — | the land purchased is reserved in the long term for uses consistent with the objectives set out in Article 4(2), and |
| --- | --- |

—

the land purchased is reserved in the long term for uses consistent with the objectives set out in Article 4(2), and

| — | the Member State concerned shall, by way of transfer or otherwise, ensure the long-term reservation of such land for nature conservation
  purposes. |
| --- | --- |

—

the Member State concerned shall, by way of transfer or otherwise, ensure the long-term reservation of such land for nature conservation
  purposes.

P6_TA(2006)0432

Programme of support for the European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007) ***II

European Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position for adopting a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the implementation of a programme of support for the European audiovisual sector (MEDIA 2007) (6233/2/2006 — C6-0271/2006 — 2004/0151(COD))

(Codecision procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Council common position (6233/2/2006 — C6-0271/2006), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Council common position (6233/2/2006 — C6-0271/2006),

| — | having regard to its position at first reading (1) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2004)0470) (2), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to its position at first reading (1) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2004)0470) (2),

| — | having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Culture and Education (A6-0337/2006), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Culture and Education (A6-0337/2006),

| 1. | Approves the common position; |
| --- | --- |

1.

Approves the common position;

| 2. | Notes that the act is adopted in accordance with the common position; |
| --- | --- |

2.

Notes that the act is adopted in accordance with the common position;

| 3. | Instructs its President to sign the act with the President of the Council pursuant to Article 254(1) of the EC Treaty; |
| --- | --- |

3.

Instructs its President to sign the act with the President of the Council pursuant to Article 254(1) of the EC Treaty;

| 4. | Instructs its Secretary-General to sign the act, once it has been verified that all the procedures have been duly completed, and, in agreement with the Secretary-General of the Council, to have it published in the Official Journal of the European Union; |
| --- | --- |

4.

Instructs its Secretary-General to sign the act, once it has been verified that all the procedures have been duly completed, and, in agreement with the Secretary-General of the Council, to have it published in the Official Journal of the European Union;

| 5. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission. |
| --- | --- |

5.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission.

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(1)  Texts Adopted, 25.10.2005, P6_TA(2005)0398.

(2)  Not yet published in OJ.

P6_TA(2006)0433

Culture programme (2007-2013) ***II

European Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position for adopting a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Culture Programme (2007-2013) (6235/3/2006 — C6-0269/2006 — 2004/0150(COD))

(Codecision procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Council common position (6235/3/2006 — C6-0269/2006), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Council common position (6235/3/2006 — C6-0269/2006),

| — | having regard to its position at first reading (1) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2004)0469) (2), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to its position at first reading (1) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2004)0469) (2),

| — | having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 251(2) of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Rule 62 of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rule 62 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Culture and Education (A6-0343/2006), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Culture and Education (A6-0343/2006),

| 1. | Approves the common position as amended; |
| --- | --- |

1.

Approves the common position as amended;

| 2. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission. |
| --- | --- |

2.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission.

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(1)  Texts Adopted, 25.10.2005, P6_TA(2005)0397.

(2)  Not yet published in OJ.

P6_TC2-COD(2004)0150

Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 24 October 2006 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Decision No 2006/.../EC establishing the Culture Programme (2007-2013)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the first indent of Article 151(5) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,

Having regard to the Opinion of the Committee of the Regions (1),

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (2),

Whereas:

| (1) | It is essential to promote cooperation and cultural exchanges in order to respect and promote the diversity of cultures and languages in Europe and improve knowledge among European citizens of European cultures other than their own, while at the same time heightening their awareness of the common European cultural heritage they share. Promoting cultural and linguistic cooperation and diversity thus helps to make European citizenship a tangible reality by encouraging direct participation by European citizens in the integration process. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

It is essential to promote cooperation and cultural exchanges in order to respect and promote the diversity of cultures and languages in Europe and improve knowledge among European citizens of European cultures other than their own, while at the same time heightening their awareness of the common European cultural heritage they share. Promoting cultural and linguistic cooperation and diversity thus helps to make European citizenship a tangible reality by encouraging direct participation by European citizens in the integration process.

| (2) | An active cultural policy aimed at the preservation of European cultural diversity and the promotion of its common cultural elements and cultural heritage can contribute to improving the external visibility of the European Union. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

An active cultural policy aimed at the preservation of European cultural diversity and the promotion of its common cultural elements and cultural heritage can contribute to improving the external visibility of the European Union.

| (3) | For citizens to give their full support to, and participate fully in, European integration, greater emphasis should be placed on their common cultural values and roots as a key element of their identity and their membership of a society founded on freedom, equity, democracy, respect for human dignity and integrity, tolerance and solidarity, in full compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

For citizens to give their full support to, and participate fully in, European integration, greater emphasis should be placed on their common cultural values and roots as a key element of their identity and their membership of a society founded on freedom, equity, democracy, respect for human dignity and integrity, tolerance and solidarity, in full compliance with the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

| (4) | It is essential that the cultural sector contribute to, and play a role in, broader European political developments. The cultural sector is an important employer in its own right and there is, in addition, a clear link between investment in culture and economic development, hence the importance of reinforcing cultural policies at regional, national and European level. Accordingly, the place of cultural industries in the developments taking place under the Lisbon Strategy should be strengthened, as these industries are making an increasingly large contribution to the European economy. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

It is essential that the cultural sector contribute to, and play a role in, broader European political developments. The cultural sector is an important employer in its own right and there is, in addition, a clear link between investment in culture and economic development, hence the importance of reinforcing cultural policies at regional, national and European level. Accordingly, the place of cultural industries in the developments taking place under the Lisbon Strategy should be strengthened, as these industries are making an increasingly large contribution to the European economy.

| (5) | It is also necessary to promote active citizenship and strengthen the fight against exclusion in all its forms, including racism and xenophobia. Improving access to culture for as many as possible can be a means of combating social exclusion. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

It is also necessary to promote active citizenship and strengthen the fight against exclusion in all its forms, including racism and xenophobia. Improving access to culture for as many as possible can be a means of combating social exclusion.

| (6) | Article 3 of the Treaty stipulates that, in all the activities referred to in that Article, the Community is to aim at eliminating inequalities, and at promoting equality, between men and women. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

Article 3 of the Treaty stipulates that, in all the activities referred to in that Article, the Community is to aim at eliminating inequalities, and at promoting equality, between men and women.

| (7) | The Kaleidoscope, Ariane, Raphael and Culture 2000 cultural programmes, set out respectively in Decisions Nos 719/96/EC (3), 2085/97/EC (4), 2228/97/EC (5) and 508/2000/EC (6), marked positive stages in the implementation of Community action on culture. Considerable experience has thus been acquired, particularly through the evaluation of these cultural programmes. It is at present worthwhile to rationalise and strengthen Community cultural action on the basis of the results of these evaluations, the results of consultation with all interested parties and recent work by the European institutions. It is therefore appropriate to establish a programme to this end. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

The Kaleidoscope, Ariane, Raphael and Culture 2000 cultural programmes, set out respectively in Decisions Nos 719/96/EC (3), 2085/97/EC (4), 2228/97/EC (5) and 508/2000/EC (6), marked positive stages in the implementation of Community action on culture. Considerable experience has thus been acquired, particularly through the evaluation of these cultural programmes. It is at present worthwhile to rationalise and strengthen Community cultural action on the basis of the results of these evaluations, the results of consultation with all interested parties and recent work by the European institutions. It is therefore appropriate to establish a programme to this end.

| (8) | The European institutions have themselves spoken out on many occasions on subjects relating to Community cultural action and the challenges of cultural cooperation, in particular in Council Resolutions of 25 June 2002 on a new work plan on European cooperation in the field of culture (7) and of 19 December 2002 implementing the work plan for European cooperation in the field of culture (8), resolutions of the European Parliament of 5 September 2001 on cultural cooperation in the European Union (9), of 28 February 2002 on the implementation of the Culture 2000 Programme (10), of 22 October 2002 on the importance and dynamism of the theatre and the performing arts in an enlarged Europe (11), and of 4 September 2003 on Cultural Industries (12), and the opinion of the Committee of the Regions of 9 October 2003 on the extension of the Culture 2000 Programme. |
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(8)

The European institutions have themselves spoken out on many occasions on subjects relating to Community cultural action and the challenges of cultural cooperation, in particular in Council Resolutions of 25 June 2002 on a new work plan on European cooperation in the field of culture (7) and of 19 December 2002 implementing the work plan for European cooperation in the field of culture (8), resolutions of the European Parliament of 5 September 2001 on cultural cooperation in the European Union (9), of 28 February 2002 on the implementation of the Culture 2000 Programme (10), of 22 October 2002 on the importance and dynamism of the theatre and the performing arts in an enlarged Europe (11), and of 4 September 2003 on Cultural Industries (12), and the opinion of the Committee of the Regions of 9 October 2003 on the extension of the Culture 2000 Programme.

| (9) | The Council, in its abovementioned resolutions, has stressed the need to adopt a more coherent approach at Community level with regard to culture, and that European added value is an essential and determining concept in the context of European cultural cooperation, and a general condition for Community measures in the field of culture. |
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(9)

The Council, in its abovementioned resolutions, has stressed the need to adopt a more coherent approach at Community level with regard to culture, and that European added value is an essential and determining concept in the context of European cultural cooperation, and a general condition for Community measures in the field of culture.

| (10) | In order to make this common cultural area for the peoples of Europe a reality, it is important to promote the transnational mobility of cultural players and the transnational circulation of artistic and cultural works and products, and to encourage dialogue and cultural exchanges. |
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(10)

In order to make this common cultural area for the peoples of Europe a reality, it is important to promote the transnational mobility of cultural players and the transnational circulation of artistic and cultural works and products, and to encourage dialogue and cultural exchanges.

| (11) | The Council, in its conclusions of 16 November 2004 relating to the work plan on culture (2005-2006), the European Parliament in its resolution of 4 September 2003 on Cultural Industries, and the European Economic and Social Committee in its opinion of 28 January 2004 on cultural industries in Europe, have expressed their views on the need to take greater account of the specific economic and social features of non-audiovisual cultural industries. Moreover, the preparatory actions for cooperation on cultural matters promoted between 2002-2004 should be taken into account in the new programme. |
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(11)

The Council, in its conclusions of 16 November 2004 relating to the work plan on culture (2005-2006), the European Parliament in its resolution of 4 September 2003 on Cultural Industries, and the European Economic and Social Committee in its opinion of 28 January 2004 on cultural industries in Europe, have expressed their views on the need to take greater account of the specific economic and social features of non-audiovisual cultural industries. Moreover, the preparatory actions for cooperation on cultural matters promoted between 2002-2004 should be taken into account in the new programme.

| (12) | In this context, there is a case for promoting increased cooperation between cultural players by encouraging them to form multi-annual cooperation projects, thus enabling them to develop common activities, to provide support for more targeted measures with a real European added value, to support symbolic cultural events, to support European cultural cooperation organisations and to encourage analyses on chosen themes of European interest, as well as the collection and dissemination of information and activities aimed at maximising the impact of projects in the field of European cultural cooperation and European cultural policy development. |
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(12)

In this context, there is a case for promoting increased cooperation between cultural players by encouraging them to form multi-annual cooperation projects, thus enabling them to develop common activities, to provide support for more targeted measures with a real European added value, to support symbolic cultural events, to support European cultural cooperation organisations and to encourage analyses on chosen themes of European interest, as well as the collection and dissemination of information and activities aimed at maximising the impact of projects in the field of European cultural cooperation and European cultural policy development.

| (13) | Under Decision No .../2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Community action for the European Capital of Culture event for the years 2007 to 2019 (13) significant funding should be given to this event, which has a high profile among Europeans and helps to strengthen the feeling of belonging to a common cultural area. In the context of this event, the accent should be on trans-European cultural cooperation. |
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(13)

Under Decision No .../2006/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 2006 establishing a Community action for the European Capital of Culture event for the years 2007 to 2019 (13) significant funding should be given to this event, which has a high profile among Europeans and helps to strengthen the feeling of belonging to a common cultural area. In the context of this event, the accent should be on trans-European cultural cooperation.

| (14) | Support should be given to the operation of organisations working for European cultural cooperation and thus playing the role of ambassadors of European culture, based on the experience acquired by the European Union in the context of Decision No 792/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 establishing a Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level in the field of culture (14). |
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(14)

Support should be given to the operation of organisations working for European cultural cooperation and thus playing the role of ambassadors of European culture, based on the experience acquired by the European Union in the context of Decision No 792/2004/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 April 2004 establishing a Community action programme to promote bodies active at European level in the field of culture (14).

| (15) | It is necessary for the Programme, in compliance with the principle of freedom of expression, to contribute to the European Union's efforts to promote sustainable development and to combat all forms of discrimination. |
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(15)

It is necessary for the Programme, in compliance with the principle of freedom of expression, to contribute to the European Union's efforts to promote sustainable development and to combat all forms of discrimination.

| (16) | The European Union candidate countries and EFTA countries which are members of he EEA Agreement should be recognised as potential participants in Community programmes in accordance with the agreements concluded with these countries. |
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(16)

The European Union candidate countries and EFTA countries which are members of he EEA Agreement should be recognised as potential participants in Community programmes in accordance with the agreements concluded with these countries.

| (17) | The European Council of 19 and 20 June 2003 adopted the ‘Thessaloniki Agenda for the Western Balkans: moving towards European integration’, laying down that Community programmes should be open to the countries in the Stabilisation and Association Process on the basis of framework agreements to be signed between the Community and these countries. If they wish, these countries should be able, depending on budgetary considerations or political priorities, to take part in the Programme or benefit from a more limited formula for cooperation, on the basis of supplementary appropriations and specific procedures to be agreed between the parties concerned. |
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(17)

The European Council of 19 and 20 June 2003 adopted the ‘Thessaloniki Agenda for the Western Balkans: moving towards European integration’, laying down that Community programmes should be open to the countries in the Stabilisation and Association Process on the basis of framework agreements to be signed between the Community and these countries. If they wish, these countries should be able, depending on budgetary considerations or political priorities, to take part in the Programme or benefit from a more limited formula for cooperation, on the basis of supplementary appropriations and specific procedures to be agreed between the parties concerned.

| (18) | The Programme should also be open to cooperation with other third countries which have signed agreements with the Community containing a cultural strand, in accordance with procedures to be defined. |
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(18)

The Programme should also be open to cooperation with other third countries which have signed agreements with the Community containing a cultural strand, in accordance with procedures to be defined.

| (19) | It is necessary, in order to increase the added value of the Community action, to ensure coherence and complementarity between actions carried out within the framework of this Decision and other relevant Community policies, actions and instruments, in compliance with Article 151(4) of the Treaty. Particular attention should be paid to the interface of Community measures in the fields of culture and education and to actions which promote exchanges of best practice and closer cooperation at European level. |
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(19)

It is necessary, in order to increase the added value of the Community action, to ensure coherence and complementarity between actions carried out within the framework of this Decision and other relevant Community policies, actions and instruments, in compliance with Article 151(4) of the Treaty. Particular attention should be paid to the interface of Community measures in the fields of culture and education and to actions which promote exchanges of best practice and closer cooperation at European level.

| (20) | With regard to the implementation of Community support, the specific nature of the cultural sector in Europe should be taken into account, and particular care should be taken to ensure that administrative and financial procedures are simplified as much as possible and adapted to the objectives pursued as well as to practices and developments in the cultural sector. |
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(20)

With regard to the implementation of Community support, the specific nature of the cultural sector in Europe should be taken into account, and particular care should be taken to ensure that administrative and financial procedures are simplified as much as possible and adapted to the objectives pursued as well as to practices and developments in the cultural sector.

| (21) | The Commission, Member States and the cultural contact points should work to encourage the participation of smaller operators in the multi-annual cooperation projects and the organisation of activities aimed at bringing together potential project partners. |
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(21)

The Commission, Member States and the cultural contact points should work to encourage the participation of smaller operators in the multi-annual cooperation projects and the organisation of activities aimed at bringing together potential project partners.

| (22) | The Programme should bring together the specific qualities and expertise of cultural operators from throughout Europe. Where necessary, the Commission and Member States should take measures to address low participation rates of cultural operators in any Member State or participating country. |
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(22)

The Programme should bring together the specific qualities and expertise of cultural operators from throughout Europe. Where necessary, the Commission and Member States should take measures to address low participation rates of cultural operators in any Member State or participating country.

| (23) | It is worthwhile ensuring, within the framework of cooperation between the Commission and Member States, ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the Programme in order to enable readjustments, particularly within the priorities for the implementation of measures. The evaluation should include an external evaluation to be conducted by independent, impartial bodies. |
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(23)

It is worthwhile ensuring, within the framework of cooperation between the Commission and Member States, ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the Programme in order to enable readjustments, particularly within the priorities for the implementation of measures. The evaluation should include an external evaluation to be conducted by independent, impartial bodies.

| (24) | The procedures for monitoring and evaluating the Programme should make use of objectives and indicators which are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timed. |
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(24)

The procedures for monitoring and evaluating the Programme should make use of objectives and indicators which are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timed.

| (25) | Suitable measures should be implemented to prevent irregularities and fraud and to recover funds which have been lost or transferred or used improperly. |
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(25)

Suitable measures should be implemented to prevent irregularities and fraud and to recover funds which have been lost or transferred or used improperly.

| (26) | It is appropriate to establish a single financing and programming instrument for cultural cooperation, entitled the ‘Culture Programme’, for the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2013. |
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(26)

It is appropriate to establish a single financing and programming instrument for cultural cooperation, entitled the ‘Culture Programme’, for the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2013.

| (27) | This Decision lays down, for the entire duration of the Programme, a financial envelope constituting the prime reference, within the meaning of point 37 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (15). |
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(27)

This Decision lays down, for the entire duration of the Programme, a financial envelope constituting the prime reference, within the meaning of point 37 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 17 May 2006 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline and sound financial management (15).

| (28) | The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (16). |
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(28)

The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (16).

| (29) | The measures necessary for the financial implementation of this Decision should be adopted in accordance with Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (17) (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Financial Regulation’), and with Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (18). |
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(29)

The measures necessary for the financial implementation of this Decision should be adopted in accordance with Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (17) (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Financial Regulation’), and with Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (18).

| (30) | Community action is complementary to national or regional action in the field of cultural cooperation. Since the objectives of this Decision, namely to enhance the European cultural area based on common cultural heritage (transnational mobility of cultural players in Europe, transnational circulation of works of art and cultural and artistic products and intercultural dialogue) cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States owing to their transnational character, and can therefore, by reason of the scale or effects of the action, be better achieved at Community level, the Community may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. |
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(30)

Community action is complementary to national or regional action in the field of cultural cooperation. Since the objectives of this Decision, namely to enhance the European cultural area based on common cultural heritage (transnational mobility of cultural players in Europe, transnational circulation of works of art and cultural and artistic products and intercultural dialogue) cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States owing to their transnational character, and can therefore, by reason of the scale or effects of the action, be better achieved at Community level, the Community may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty. In accordance with the principle of proportionality as set out in that Article, this Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.

| (31) | There should be transitional provisions in order to ensure a smooth transition between the programmes drawn up by Decisions No 508/2000/EC and No 792/2004/EC on the one hand and, on the other, the Programme established by this Decision, |
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(31)

There should be transitional provisions in order to ensure a smooth transition between the programmes drawn up by Decisions No 508/2000/EC and No 792/2004/EC on the one hand and, on the other, the Programme established by this Decision,

HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Establishment and duration

1.   This Decision establishes the Culture Programme, a single multi-annual programme for Community measures in the field of culture open to all cultural sectors and all categories of cultural operators (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Programme’).

2.   The Programme shall be implemented for the period from 1 January 2007 to 31 December 2013.

Article 2

Budget

1.   The financial envelope for the implementation of the Programme for the period referred to in Article 1 is hereby set at EUR 354 million (19).

2.   Annual appropriations shall be authorised by the budgetary authority within the limits of the financial framework.

Article 3

Objectives

1.   The general objective of the Programme shall be to enhance the cultural area shared by Europeans and based on a common cultural heritage through the development of cultural cooperation between the creators, cultural players and cultural institutions of the countries taking part in the Programme, with a view to encouraging the emergence of European citizenship. The Programme shall be open to the participation of non-audiovisual cultural industries, in particular small cultural enterprises, where such industries are acting in a non-profit-making cultural capacity.

2.   The specific objectives of the Programme are:

| (a) | to promote the transnational mobility of cultural players; |
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(a)

to promote the transnational mobility of cultural players;

| (b) | to encourage the transnational circulation of works and cultural and artistic products; |
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(b)

to encourage the transnational circulation of works and cultural and artistic products;

| (c) | to encourage intercultural dialogue. |
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(c)

to encourage intercultural dialogue.

Article 4

Fields of action

1.   The objectives of the Programme shall be pursued through the implementation of the following measures, as described in the Annex:

| (a) | support for cultural actions, as follows:






  — | multi-annual cooperation projects, |
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(a)

support for cultural actions, as follows:

—

multi-annual cooperation projects,

| — | cooperation measures, |
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—

cooperation measures,

| — | special actions; |
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—

special actions;

| (b) | support for bodies active at European level in the field of culture; |
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(b)

support for bodies active at European level in the field of culture;

| (c) | support for analyses and the collection and dissemination of information and for activities maximising the impact of projects in the field of European cultural cooperation and European cultural policy development. |
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(c)

support for analyses and the collection and dissemination of information and for activities maximising the impact of projects in the field of European cultural cooperation and European cultural policy development.

2.   These measures shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions set out in the Annex.

Article 5

Provisions concerning third countries

1.   The Programme shall be open to the participation of the following countries:

| (a) | EFTA countries which are members of the EEA, in accordance with the provisions of the EEA Agreement; |
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(a)

EFTA countries which are members of the EEA, in accordance with the provisions of the EEA Agreement;

| (b) | candidate countries benefiting from a pre-accession strategy for accession to the Union, in accordance with the general principles and with the general conditions and procedures for the participation of these countries in the Community programmes established in the framework agreements; |
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(b)

candidate countries benefiting from a pre-accession strategy for accession to the Union, in accordance with the general principles and with the general conditions and procedures for the participation of these countries in the Community programmes established in the framework agreements;

| (c) | the countries of the Western Balkans in accordance with the procedures defined with these countries following the framework agreements providing for their participation in Community programmes. |
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(c)

the countries of the Western Balkans in accordance with the procedures defined with these countries following the framework agreements providing for their participation in Community programmes.

Provided that the conditions are met and additional appropriations are paid, the countries referred to in this paragraph shall participate fully in the Programme.

2.   The Programme shall also be open to cooperation with other third countries which have concluded association or cooperation agreements with the Community which include cultural clauses, on the basis of supplementary appropriations and specific procedures to be laid down.

The countries of the Western Balkans referred to in paragraph 1(c) which do not wish to benefit from full participation in the Programme may benefit from cooperation with the Programme under the conditions laid down in this paragraph.

Article 6

Cooperation with international organisations

The Programme shall permit joint action with international organisations competent in the field of culture, such as Unesco or the Council of Europe, on the basis of joint contributions and in accordance with the various rules prevailing in each institution or organisation for the realisation of the measures listed in Article 4.

Article 7

Complementarity with other Community instruments

The Commission shall ensure a link between the Programme and other Community instruments, particularly those relating to the Structural Funds and those in the fields of education, vocational training, research, information society, citizenship, youth, sport, languages, social inclusion, EU external relations and combating all forms of discrimination.

Article 8

Implementation

1.   The Commission shall implement the Community actions which form the subject of the Programme, in accordance with the Annex.

2.   The following measures shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 9(2):

| (a) | the annual plan of work, including priorities, selection criteria and procedures; |
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(a)

the annual plan of work, including priorities, selection criteria and procedures;

| (b) | the annual budget and the breakdown of funds among the different actions of the Programme; |
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(b)

the annual budget and the breakdown of funds among the different actions of the Programme;

| (c) | the procedures for monitoring and evaluating the Programme; |
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(c)

the procedures for monitoring and evaluating the Programme;

| (d) | the financial support to be provided by the
  Community under
  Article
  4(1)(a), first indent:
  amounts, duration, distribution and beneficiaries. |
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(d)

the financial support to be provided by the
  Community under
  Article
  4(1)(a), first indent:
  amounts, duration, distribution and beneficiaries.

3.   All other measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 9(3).

Article 9

Committee

1.   The Commission shall be assisted by a committee.

2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 4 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.

The period laid down in Article 4(3) of Decision 1999/468/EC shall be set at two months.

3.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 3 and 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.

4.   The committee shall adopt its Rules of Procedure.

Article 10

Cultural contact points

1.   The cultural contact points as defined in section I.3.1 of the Annex shall act as implementing bodies for the dissemination of information on the Programme at national level, having regard to Article 54(2)(c) and (3) of the Financial Regulation.

2.   The cultural contact points shall comply with the following criteria:

| (a) | have an adequate number of staff, with professional and linguistic capacities appropriate for work in an environment of international cooperation; |
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(a)

have an adequate number of staff, with professional and linguistic capacities appropriate for work in an environment of international cooperation;

| (b) | have an appropriate infrastructure, in particular as regards information and communications technology; |
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(b)

have an appropriate infrastructure, in particular as regards information and communications technology;

| (c) | operate in an administrative context which enables them to carry out their tasks satisfactorily and to avoid conflicts of interest. |
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(c)

operate in an administrative context which enables them to carry out their tasks satisfactorily and to avoid conflicts of interest.

Article 11

Financial provisions

1.   Financial aid shall take the form of grants to legal persons. Grants may in certain cases be awarded to natural persons under the terms of Article 114(1) of the Financial Regulation. The Commission may also award prizes to natural or legal persons for actions or projects implemented under the Programme. Depending on the nature of the action, flat-rate financing and/or the application of unit cost rates may be authorised.

2.   The Commission may decide, in accordance with the characteristics of the beneficiaries and the nature of the actions, whether to exempt them from verification of the professional competencies and qualifications required to complete the proposed action or work programme.

3.   Specific activities by the European Capitals of Culture designated pursuant to Decision 1419/1999/EC may receive a grant or a prize.

Article 12

Contribution to other Community objectives

The Programme shall contribute to the strengthening of the transversal objectives of the Community, in particular by:

| (a) | promoting the fundamental principle of freedom of expression; |
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(a)

promoting the fundamental principle of freedom of expression;

| (b) | encouraging greater awareness of the importance of contributing to sustainable development; |
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(b)

encouraging greater awareness of the importance of contributing to sustainable development;

| (c) | seeking to promote mutual understanding and tolerance within the European Union; |
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(c)

seeking to promote mutual understanding and tolerance within the European Union;

| (d) | contributing to the elimination of all discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation. |
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(d)

contributing to the elimination of all discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Particular attention shall be given to coherence and complementarity between the Programme and Community policies in the field of cultural cooperation with third countries.

Article 13

Monitoring and evaluation

1.   The Commission shall ensure regular monitoring of the Programme against its objectives. The results of the monitoring and evaluation process shall be used when implementing the Programme.

Monitoring shall include in particular the drawing up of the reports referred to in paragraph 3(a) and (c).

The specific objectives of the Programme may, on the basis of the results of monitoring reports, be revised in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty.

2.   The Commission shall ensure regular, external and independent evaluation of the Programme.

3.   The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions:

| (a) | an interim evaluation report on the results obtained and on the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the implementation of the Programme not later than 31 December 2010; |
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(a)

an interim evaluation report on the results obtained and on the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the implementation of the Programme not later than 31 December 2010;

| (b) | a communication on the continuation of the Programme not later than 31 December 2011; |
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(b)

a communication on the continuation of the Programme not later than 31 December 2011;

| (c) | an ex post evaluation report not later than 31 December 2015. |
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(c)

an ex post evaluation report not later than 31 December 2015.

Article 14

Transitional provisions

Actions initiated before 31 December 2006 on the basis of Decisions No 508/2000/EC and No 792/2004/ EC shall continue to be administered until their closure in accordance with the provisions of these Decisions.

The committee set up under the terms of Article 5 of Decision No 508/2000/EC shall be replaced by the committee provided for in Article 9 of this Decision.

Article 15

Entry into force

This Decision shall enter into force on
  the day
  following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at ..., on ...

For the European Parliament

President

For the Council

President

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(1)  OJ C 164, 5.7.2005, p. 65.

1

(2)  Position of the European Parliament of 25 October 2005 (not yet published in the Official Journal), Council Common Position of 18 July 2006 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Position of the European Parliament of 24 October 2006 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

2

Position

18 July 2006

24 October 2006

(3)  Decision No 719/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 March 1996 establishing a programme to support artistic and cultural activities having a European dimension (Kaleidoscope) (OJ L 99, 20.4.1996, p. 20). Decision as amended by Decision No 477/1999/EC (OJ L 57, 5.3.1999, p. 2).

3

(Kaleidoscope)

(4)  Decision No 2085/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 October 1997 establishing a programme of support, including translation, in the field of books and reading (Ariane) (OJ L 291, 24.10.1997, p. 26). Decision as amended by Decision No 476/1999/EC (OJ L 57, 5.3.1999, p. 1).

4

(Ariane)

(5)  Decision No 2228/97/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1997 establishing a Community action programme in the field of cultural heritage (The Raphael Programme) (OJ L 305, 8.11.1997, p. 31). Decision as repealed by Decision No 508/2000/EC (OJ L 63, 10.3.2000, p. 1).

5

(The Raphael Programme)

(6)  Decision No 508/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 February 2000 establishing the Culture 2000 programme (OJ L 63, 10.3.2000, p. 1). Decision as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 885/2004 (OJ L 168, 1.5.2004, p. 1).

6

(7)  OJ C 162, 6.7.2002, p. 5.

7

(8)  OJ C 13, 18.1.2003, p. 5.

8

(9)  OJ C 72 E, 21.3.2002, p. 142.

9

(10)  OJ C 293 E, 28.11.2002, p. 105.

10

(11)  OJ C 300 E, 11.12.2003, p. 156.

11

(12)  OJ C 76 E, 25.3.2004, p. 459.

12

(13)  OJ L ...

13

OJ L

(14)  OJ L 138, 30.4.2004, p. 40.

14

(15)  
  OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1
  .

15

OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 1

(16)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. Decision as amended by Decision 2006/512/EC (OJ L 200, 22.7.2006, p. 11).

16

Decision as amended by Decision 2006/512/EC (OJ L 200, 22.7.2006, p. 11).

(17)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

17

(18)  OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1261/2005 (OJ L 201, 2.8.2005, p. 3).

18

(19)  This amount is based on 2004 figures and shall be subject to technical adjustment to take account of inflation.

19

ANNEX

I.   DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

1.   First strand: support for cultural actions

1.1.   Multi-annual cooperation projects

The Programme shall support sustainable and structured cultural cooperation projects in order to bring together the specific quality and expertise of cultural operators throughout the whole of Europe. This support is intended to assist the cooperation projects in their start-up and structuring phase or in their geographical extension phase. The aim shall be to encourage them to establish sustainable foundations and achieve financial autonomy.

Each cooperation project shall involve at least six operators from six different countries participating in the Programme. Its purpose shall be to bring together a variety of operators from one or more sectors for various multi-annual activities, which may be sectoral or cross-sectoral in nature but which must pursue a common objective.

Each cooperation project shall be intended to carry out a number of structured, multi-annual cultural activities. These activities are to be implemented throughout the duration of Community financing. They must have at least two of the three specific objectives indicated in Article 3(2). Priority will be given to cooperation projects intending to develop activities meeting the three specific objectives in that Article.

The cooperation projects shall be selected following calls for proposals pursuant to the Financial Regulation. In this context, selection will be made on the basis, among other things, of the recognised expertise of co-organisers in their field of activity, their financial and operational capacity to carry out the proposed activities, and the quality of these activities and the extent to which they meet the general objective and specific objectives of the Programme, as set out in Article 3.

The cooperation projects must be founded on a cooperation agreement, i.e. a common document with a legal form in one of the participating countries and signed by all co-organisers.

Community support may not exceed 50 % of the project budget and shall be degressive in nature. It may not be more than EUR 500 000 per year for all activities of the cooperation projects. This support shall be granted for a period of three to five years.

By way of illustration, approximately 32 % of the total budget allocated to the Programme shall be devoted to this type of support.

1.2.   Cooperation measures

The Programme shall support sectoral or cross-sectoral cultural cooperation actions between European operators. Priority shall be given to creativity and innovation. Actions aimed at exploring avenues for cooperation in order to develop them over the longer term will be particularly encouraged.

Each action shall be designed and carried out in partnership by at least three cultural operators in three different participating countries, whether or not these operators come from one or more sectors.

Actions shall be selected following calls for proposals pursuant to the Financial Regulation. In this context, selection will be made on the basis of the recognised expertise of co-organisers, their financial and operational capacity to carry out the proposed activities, the quality of these activities and the extent to which they meet the general objective and specific objectives of the Programme, as set out in Article 3.

Community support may not exceed 50 % of the project budget. It may not be less than EUR 50 000 nor more than EUR 200 000. This support shall be granted for a maximum of 24 months.

The conditions set out for this action concerning the minimum number of operators required in order to present projects, as well as the minimum and maximum amounts for Community support, may be adapted to take account of the specific conditions of literary translation.

By way of illustration, approximately 29 % of the total budget allocated to the Programme shall be devoted to this type of support.

1.3.   Special actions

The Programme shall also support special actions. These actions shall be special in that they should be substantial in scale and scope, strike a significant chord with the peoples of Europe and help to increase their sense of belonging to the same community, make them aware of the cultural diversity of Member States, and also contribute to intercultural and international dialogue. They must meet at least two of the three specific objectives set out in Article 3.

These special actions shall also help to raise the visibility of Community cultural action both within and beyond the European Union. They shall also contribute to raising global awareness of the wealth and diversity of European culture.

Significant support will be given to the ‘European Capitals of Culture’ in order to help implement activities stressing European visibility and trans-European cultural cooperation.

Special actions may also include the awarding of prizes, in so far as they highlight artists, works or cultural or artistic achievements, make them known beyond national borders and thus encourage mobility and exchanges.

Support may also be given in this context to cooperation with third countries and international organisations, as set out in Article 5(2) and Article 6.

The examples given above do not constitute an exhaustive list of measures likely to be supported under this sub-strand of the Programme.

The selection procedures for special actions will depend on the action in question. Financing will be granted following calls for proposals and invitations to tender, except in the cases referred to in Articles 54 and 168 of the Financial Regulation. Account will also be taken of the extent to which each action meets the general objective and specific objectives of the Programme, as set out in Article 3 of this Decision.

Community support may not exceed 60 % of the project budget.

By way of illustration, approximately 16 % of the total budget allocated to the Programme shall be devoted to this type of support.

2.   Second strand: support for bodies active at European level in the field of culture

This support shall take the form of an operating grant to co-finance expenditure associated with the permanent work programme of a body which pursues an aim of general European interest in the field of culture or an objective forming part of the Union's policy in this area.

Provision shall be made for these grants to be awarded on the basis of annual calls for proposals.

By way of illustration, approximately 10 % of the total budget allocated to the Programme shall be devoted to this strand.

Support may be given to bodies working for cultural cooperation in one or more of the following ways:

| — | providing representation at Community level, |
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—

providing representation at Community level,

| — | collecting or disseminating information for facilitating trans-European Community cultural cooperation, |
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—

collecting or disseminating information for facilitating trans-European Community cultural cooperation,

| — | networking at European level for bodies active in the field of culture, |
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networking at European level for bodies active in the field of culture,

| — | participating in cultural cooperation projects or acting as ambassadors for European culture. |
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participating in cultural cooperation projects or acting as ambassadors for European culture.

These bodies must present a real European dimension. In this regard, they must carry out their activities at European level, alone or in the form of various coordinated associations, and their structure (registered members) and activities must have a potential influence at European Union level or cover at least seven European countries.

This strand shall be open to the bodies supported under Part 2 of Annex I to Decision No 792/2004/EC as well as any other body active at European level in the field of culture, provided that they meet the objectives set out in Article 3 and comply with the terms and conditions of this Decision.

The beneficiaries of these operating grants shall be selected through a call for proposals. This shall be done on the basis of matching the bodies' work programme with the specific objectives set out in Article 3.

The total operating grant awarded under this strand may not exceed 80 % of the body's admissible expenditure for the year in which the grant is awarded.

3.   Third strand: support for analyses and for the collection and dissemination of information and for maximising the impact of projects in the field of cultural cooperation

By way of illustration, approximately 5% of the total budget allocated to the Programme shall be devoted to this strand.

3.1.   Support for cultural contact points

In order to ensure targeted, effective grass-roots dissemination of practical information on the Programme, it shall provide for support from cultural contact points. These bodies, acting at national level, shall be set up on a voluntary basis according to Article 39 of Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002.

The task of the cultural contact points shall be to:

| — | promote the Programme, |
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promote the Programme,

| — | facilitate access to the Programme for, and encourage participation in its activities by, as many professionals and operators in the cultural field as possible, by means of an effective dissemination of information and by developing appropriate networking initiatives between themselves, |
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—

facilitate access to the Programme for, and encourage participation in its activities by, as many professionals and operators in the cultural field as possible, by means of an effective dissemination of information and by developing appropriate networking initiatives between themselves,

| — | provide an efficient link with the various institutions providing aid to the cultural sector in Member States, thus contributing to complementarity between the measures taken under the Programme and national support measures, |
| --- | --- |

—

provide an efficient link with the various institutions providing aid to the cultural sector in Member States, thus contributing to complementarity between the measures taken under the Programme and national support measures,

| — | provide information on other Community programmes open for cultural projects if required. |
| --- | --- |

—

provide information on other Community programmes open for cultural projects if required.

3.2.   Support for analysesin the field of cultural cooperation

The Programme shall support the carrying out of studies and analyses in the field of European cultural cooperation and European cultural policy development. The aim of this support shall be to increase the volume and quality of information and data to develop comparative data and analysis on cultural cooperation at European level, particularly with regard to the mobility of creators and cultural players, the circulation of works of art and artistic and cultural products and intercultural dialogue.

Studies and analyses contributing to increasing knowledge of the phenomenon of trans-European cultural cooperation and to creating favourable conditions for it to flourish may be supported under this strand. Projects aimed at collecting and analysing statistics will be particularly encouraged.

3.3.   Support for the collection and dissemination of information and for maximising the impact of projects in the field of cultural cooperation

The Programme shall support the collection and dissemination of information and activities aimed at maximising the impact of projects via the development of an Internet tool targeted at the needs of culture professionals in the field of trans-European cultural cooperation.

This tool should make possible the exchange of experience and good practice and the dissemination of information concerning the Programme as well as trans-European cultural cooperation in the broad sense.

II.   PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT

The Programme's financial allocation may also cover expenses pertaining to preparatory, monitoring, control, audit and evaluation activities, required directly for the management and the realisation of the objectives of the Programme, in particular, studies, meetings, information and publication actions, expenses linked to informatic networks focusing on information exchange, together with all other technical and administrative assistance expense to which the Commission may have recourse for the management of the Programme.

III.   CONTROLS AND AUDITS

For projects selected in accordance with the procedure described in Article 11(2), a sampling audit system will be established.

The beneficiary of a grant shall make available to the Commission all supporting documents relating to expenditure for a period of five years reckoned from the date of the final payment. The beneficiary of a grant shall ensure that, where applicable, supporting documents in the possession of partners or members are made available to the Commission.

The Commission may have an audit of the use made of the grant carried out either directly by its own staff or by any other qualified outside body of its choice. Such audits may be carried out throughout the lifetime of the contract and for a period of five years from the date of payment of the balance. Where appropriate, the audit findings may lead to recovery decisions by the Commission.

Commission staff and outside personnel authorised by the Commission shall have appropriate access to the offices of the beneficiary and to all the information, including information in electronic format, needed in order to conduct such audits.

The Court of Auditors and the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) shall enjoy the same rights, especially those of access, as the Commission.

In order to protect the financial interests of the Community against fraud and other irregularities, the Commission may carry out on-the-spot checks and inspections under the Programme in accordance with Council Regulation (Euratom, EC) No 2185/96 (1). Where necessary, investigations shall be conducted by OLAF in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2).

IV.   INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND ACTIVITIES AIMED AT MAXIMISING THE IMPACT OF PROJECTS

1.   Commission

The Commission may organise seminars, conferences or meetings in order to facilitate the implementation of the Programme, and undertake information, publication, dissemination and other activities aimed at maximising the impact of projects as appropriate, as well as the monitoring and evaluation of the Programme. Such activities may be financed by means of grants, or the public procurement process, or be organised and financed directly by the Commission.

2.   Contact points

The Commission and Member States shall organise on a voluntary basis and reinforce the exchange of information useful for the implementation of the Programme via the cultural contact points acting as implementing bodies at national level, under the terms of Article 54(2)(c) and (3) of the Financial Regulation.

3.   Member States

Without prejudice to Article 87 of the Treaty, Member States may, if necessary, establish support schemes for individual mobility of cultural players in order to address their low participation in the Programme. This support may take the form of travel grants for cultural operators in order to facilitate the preparatory phase of transnational cultural projects.

V.   OVERALL BUDGET BREAKDOWN

Breakdown of the annual budget for the Programme

| | Percentage of the budget |
| --- | --- |
| Strand 1 (support for cultural actions) | Approximately 77% |
| — multi-annual cooperation projects | Approximately 32% |
| — cooperation measures | Approximately 29% |
| — special actions | Approximately 16% |
| Strand 2 (support for bodies active at European level in the field of culture) | Approximately 10% |
| Strand 3 (support for analysis, collection and dissemination of information) | Approximately 5% |
| Total operational expenditure | Approximately 92% |
| Programme management | Approximately 8% |

Percentage of the budget

Strand 1 (support for cultural actions)

Approximately 77%

— multi-annual cooperation projects

Approximately 32%

— cooperation measures

Approximately 29%

— special actions

Approximately 16%

Strand 2 (support for bodies active at European level in the field of culture)

Approximately 10%

Strand 3 (support for analysis, collection and dissemination of information)

Approximately 5%

Total operational expenditure

Approximately 92%

Programme management

Approximately 8%

These percentages are indicative and subject to change by the Committee provided for in Article 9 in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 9(2).

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(1)  OJ L 292, 15.11.1996, p. 2.

(2)  OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1.

P6_TA(2006)0434

Community civil protection mechanism *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision establishing a Community civil protection mechanism (recast) (COM(2006)0029 — C6-0076/2006 — 2006/0009(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2006)0029) (1), |
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having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2006)0029) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 308 of the EC Treaty and to Article 203 of the EAEC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0076/2006), |
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having regard to Article 308 of the EC Treaty and to Article 203 of the EAEC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C6-0076/2006),

| — | having regard to Rule 51 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 51 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and the opinion of the Committee on Development (A6-0286/2006), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and the opinion of the Committee on Development (A6-0286/2006),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
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1.

Approves the Commission proposal as amended;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty and pursuant to Article 119, second paragraph of the EAEC Treaty; |
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2.

Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty and pursuant to Article 119, second paragraph of the EAEC Treaty;

| 3. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
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3.

Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

| 4. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially; |
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4.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially;

| 5. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission. |
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5.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and the Commission.

| TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION | AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT |
| --- | --- |
| Amendment 1 |
| Recital 1 |
| (1) A number of substantial changes are to be made to Council Decision 2001/792/EC, Euratom of 23 October 2001 establishing a Community mechanism to facilitate reinforced cooperation in civil protection assistance interventions. In the interests of clarity, that Decision should be recast. | (1) A number of substantial changes are to be made to Council Decision 2001/792/EC, Euratom of 23 October 2001 establishing a Community mechanism to facilitate reinforced cooperation in civil protection assistance interventions
  in order to make the European Union's emergency response more consistent and efficient
  . In the interests of clarity, that Decision should be recast. |
| Amendment 2 |
| Recital 2 |
| (2) Recent years have witnessed a significant increase in the occurrence and severity of natural and man-made disasters, resulting in the loss of human lives, the destruction of economic and social infrastructure and damage to the environment. | (2) Recent years have witnessed a significant increase in the occurrence and severity of natural and man-made disasters, resulting in the loss of human lives,
  property, including cultural heritage,
  the destruction of economic and social infrastructure and damage to the environment
  and public health
  . |
| Amendment 3 |
| Recital 2a (new) |
| | (2a) The public health dimension of all civil protection interventions should be included in the scope of this Decision, bearing in mind that all disasters affect people both physically and psychologically, which puts a heavy burden on health and social security systems for a considerable time once the intervention phase is over. |
| Amendment 4 |
| Recital 2b (new) |
| | (2b) The setting up of instruments in the area of civil protection should primarily benefit the affected citizens after the disaster has occurred. Such benefits should be made visible and measurable so as to convey a strong message of solidarity of the Member States. |
| Amendment 5 |
| Recital 3 |
| (3) Action by the Community to implement the resolution of the Council and of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, of 8 July 1991 on improving mutual aid between Member States in the event of natural or technological disaster has helped protect people, the environment and property. The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN/ECE) Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents, approved by the Community by Council Decision 98/685/EC, has helped to further improve the prevention and management of industrial disasters. | (3) Action by the Community to implement the resolution of the Council and of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, of 8 July 1991 on improving mutual aid between Member States in the event of natural or technological disaster has helped protect people, the environment and property,
  also in the case of radiological disaster
  . The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN/ECE) Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents, approved by the Community by Council Decision 98/685/EC, has helped to further improve the prevention and management of industrial disasters. |
| Amendment 6 |
| Recital 4 |
| (4) By Decision 2001/792/EC, Euratom, a Community mechanism to facilitate reinforced cooperation in civil protection assistance interventions (hereinafter: the mechanism) was established, which also takes into account the special needs
  of
  the isolated, outermost and other regions or islands of the Community. Recent years have seen a considerable growth in the number of countries calling upon the mechanism for civil protection assistance. The mechanism should be strengthened to ensure a more effective and visible demonstration of European solidarity and to allow for the development of a European rapid response capability, as called for by the European Council in the Conclusions of its meeting of 16 and 17 June 2005 and by the European Parliament in its Resolution of 13 January 2005 on the tsunami disaster. | (4) By Decision 2001/792/EC, Euratom, a Community mechanism to facilitate reinforced cooperation in civil protection assistance interventions (hereinafter: the mechanism) was established, which also takes into account the special needs
  in terms of assistance and aid delivery in
  the isolated, outermost and other regions or islands of the Community.
  Specialised intervention teams should be available to enable a better response to the situations and needs of such areas.
  Recent years have seen a considerable growth in the number of countries calling upon the mechanism for civil protection assistance. The mechanism should be strengthened to ensure a more effective and visible demonstration of European solidarity and to allow for the development of a European rapid response capability, as called for by the European Council in the Conclusions of its meeting of 16 and 17 June 2005 and by the European Parliament in its Resolution of 13 January 2005 on the tsunami disaster. |
| Amendment 7 |
| Recital 6 |
| (6) The mechanism should facilitate the civil protection response to all types of major emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters, technological, radiological and environmental accidents, acts of terrorism and accidental marine pollution as provided for in Decision No 2850/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2000 setting up a Community framework for cooperation in the field of accidental or deliberate marine pollution. Civil protection assistance can be required in all of these emergencies to complement the response capacities of the affected country. | (6) The mechanism should facilitate the civil protection response to all types of major emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters, technological, radiological and environmental accidents,
  occurring inside or outside the Community, including
  acts of terrorism and accidental
  and deliberate
  marine pollution as provided for in Decision No 2850/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2000 setting up a Community framework for cooperation in the field of accidental or deliberate marine pollution. Civil protection assistance can be required in all of these emergencies to complement the response capacities of the affected country. |
| Amendment 8 |
| Recital 7 |
| (7) Prevention is of significant importance for the protection against natural, technological and environmental disasters and would require further action to be considered. By contributing to the further development of early warning systems, the Community should assist Member States in minimising the lead time to respond to natural disasters. These systems should take into account existing information sources. | (7) Prevention is of significant importance for the protection against natural, technological and environmental disasters and would require further action to be considered. By contributing to the further development of early warning
  and alert
  systems, the Community should assist Member States in minimising the lead time to respond to natural disasters
  and alert EU citizens.
  These systems should take into account existing information,
  monitoring or detection
  sources
  and should comprise four inter-related elements, covering knowledge of hazards and vulnerabilities, communication and dissemination, preparedness and capacity to respond. |
| Amendment 9 |
| Recital 7a (new) |
| | (7a) Land management and land use are an important part of policies and plans for the prevention and mitigation of disasters. Therefore, plans and policies should implement integrated environmental and natural resource management approaches that incorporate disaster risk reduction. |
| Amendment 10 |
| Recital 7b (new) |
| | (7b) The GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security) system, which supports the development of European policy on the environment and security and helps to monitor its implementation at local, regional, Community and world level, should be systematically used. Given the strategic importance of earth observation in the environmental and security fields, the deadlines set by the Göteborg European Council of 15 and 16 June 2001 should be adhered to and an independent and operational European global monitoring capacity should be developed by 2008 at the latest. |
| Amendment 11 |
| Recital 7c (new) |
| | (7c) An effective early warning and response system is based on four principally interlinked factors: identification and assessment of risks; continuous monitoring and identification of risks as they appear; a warning and communication mechanism; preparedness, response and assistance capability. |
| Amendment 12 |
| Recital 8 |
| (8) Preparatory measures need to be taken at Member State and Community level to enable assistance intervention teams in emergencies to be mobilised rapidly and coordinated with the requisite flexibility and to ensure, through a training programme, the effective response capability and complementarity of assessment and/or coordination teams, intervention teams and other resources, as appropriate. Other preparatory measures include pooling of information related to necessary medical resources and stimulation of the use of new technologies. The development of additional civil protection assistance intervention modules, consisting of resources of one or more Member States, should be considered in order to contribute to the development of a civil protection rapid response capability. | (8) Preparatory measures need to be taken at Member State and Community level to enable assistance intervention teams in emergencies to be mobilised rapidly and coordinated with the requisite flexibility and to ensure, through a training programme, the effective response capability and complementarity of assessment and/or coordination teams, intervention teams and other resources, as appropriate. Other preparatory measures include pooling of information related to necessary medical resources,
  ensuring interoperability of the equipment used during interventions
  and stimulation of the use of new technologies. The development of additional civil protection assistance intervention modules, consisting of resources of one or more Member States,
  which are fully interoperable,
  should be considered in order to contribute to the development of a civil protection rapid response capability.
  The development of specific modules to be kept on standby, as proposed in the Commission Communication of 20 April 2005 entitled ‘Improving the Community Civil Protection Mechanism’, should be considered. |
| Amendment 13 |
| Recital 8a (new) |
| | (8a) Informed and educated citizens are less vulnerable. As a complement to the development of early warning and alert systems, the Commission should therefore present an integrated strategy against accidents and disasters (as promised in its work programme for 2002 (COM(2001)0620, point 4, 3rd key action, page 10) with special emphasis on informing and training citizens, especially children. |
| Amendment 14 |
| Recital 8b (new) |
| | (8b) In order to ensure and facilitate efficient prevention, preparedness and response to major emergencies, it is necessary to conduct extensive information campaigns, as well as education and awareness-raising initiatives aimed at the public, especially young people. |
| Amendment 15 |
| Recital 10 |
| (10) The mechanism should make it possible to mobilise, and facilitate coordination of, assistance interventions in order to help ensure better protection primarily of people but also of the environment and property, including cultural heritage, thereby reducing loss of human life, injury, material damage, economic and environmental damage, and making achievement of the objectives of social cohesion and solidarity more tangible. The reinforced cooperation in civil protection assistance interventions should be based on a
  Community civil protection structure
  consisting of a monitoring and information centre and a common emergency communication and information system managed by the Commission and operational contact points in the Member States. It should provide a framework for collecting validated emergency information, for disseminating that information to the Member States and for sharing lessons learnt from interventions. | (10) The mechanism should make it possible to mobilise, and facilitate coordination of, assistance interventions in order to help ensure better protection primarily of people but also of
  public health,
  the environment and property, including cultural heritage, thereby reducing loss of human life, injury, material damage, economic and environmental damage, and making achievement of the objectives of social cohesion and solidarity more tangible. The reinforced cooperation in civil protection assistance interventions should be based on a
  European strategic coordination centre for civil protection,
  consisting of a monitoring and information centre and a common emergency communication and information system managed by the Commission and operational contact points in the Member States. It should provide a framework for collecting validated emergency information, for disseminating that information to the Member States
  , for ensuring the availability of additional means of rapid mobilisation for tackling emergencies
  , and for sharing lessons learnt from interventions. |
| Amendment 16 |
| Recital 12 |
| (12) The availability of adequate transport means needs to be improved to support the development of a rapid response capability at Community level. The Community should support and complement the efforts of Member States by facilitating the pooling of transport resources of Member States and by mobilising, where necessary, additional transport means. | (12)
  The lack of satisfactory means of transport may significantly undermine the effectiveness of the civil protection assistance operation and have a negative impact on the scale and duration of the operation.
  The availability of adequate transport means needs to be improved to support the development of a rapid response capability at Community level. The Community should support and complement the efforts of Member States by facilitating the pooling of transport resources of Member States and by mobilising, where necessary, additional transport means.
  Procedures should be put in place as soon as possible between the Council Secretariat and the Commission (in particular the Monitoring and Information Centre and the EC Humanitarian Aid department (ECHO)) for rapid information exchange with a view to a common needs assessment and identification of potentially available transportation means. The Council and the Commission should examine the possibilities for financing transport means under the Community budget. |
| Amendment 17 |
| Recital 14 |
| (14) The possibility of mobilising additional assistance at Community level, complementing the civil protection assistance provided by the Member States, is needed as a safety net, in particular in the event of similar threats affecting several Member States. | (14)
  Although the overall assistance provided through the mechanism is in most cases significant, it can rarely satisfy the requests as a whole. However,
  the possibility of mobilising additional assistance at Community level, complementing the civil protection assistance provided by the Member States, is needed as a safety net, in particular in the event of similar threats affecting several Member States. |
| Amendment 18 |
| Recital 16 |
| (16) The Community mechanism could also be a tool for facilitating and supporting crisis management in accordance with the Joint Declaration by the Council and the Commission of 29 September 2003 on the use of the Community Civil Protection Mechanism in crisis management referred to in Title V of the Treaty on the European Union as well as for facilitating and supporting consular cooperation during emergencies in third countries. Participation of candidate countries and cooperation with other third countries should be possible
  as this
  would increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the mechanism. | (16) The Community mechanism could also be a tool for facilitating and supporting crisis management in accordance with the Joint Declaration by the Council and the Commission of 29 September 2003 on the use of the Community Civil Protection Mechanism in crisis management referred to in Title V of the Treaty on European Union as well as for facilitating and supporting consular cooperation during emergencies in third countries. Participation of candidate countries and cooperation with other third countries
  and with international and regional organisations
  should be possible
  since emergencies which occur in third countries may have a substantial impact in Member States and on European citizens. Such participation
  would increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the mechanism. |
| Amendment 19 |
| Recital 16a (new) |
| | (16a) Service improvements for the citizen and synergies among Member States' missions may be achieved by creating mutual consular assistance points which should be considered as soon as possible. To help further explore this potential, Member States may envisage co-locating consular services in certain regions. |
| Amendment 20 |
| Article 1, paragraph 2 |
| The protection to be ensured by the mechanism shall cover primarily the
  people
  but also the environment and property, including cultural heritage, in the event of natural and manmade disasters, acts of terrorism and, technological, radiological or environmental accidents including accidental marine pollution
  (hereinafter ‘major emergencies’)
  , occurring inside or outside the Community, taking also into account the special needs of the isolated, outermost and other regions or islands of the Community. The mechanism must not affect obligations under existing relevant legislation of the European Community or the European Atomic Energy Community or existing international agreements. | The protection to be ensured by the mechanism shall cover primarily the
  citizens' safety and public health
  but also the environment and property, including cultural heritage, in the event of natural and man-made disasters, acts of terrorism and technological, radiological or environmental accidents including accidental
  and deliberate
  marine pollution
  , as provided for in Decision No 2850/2000/EC
  , occurring inside or outside the Community, taking also into account the special needs of the isolated, outermost and other regions or islands of the Community. The mechanism must not affect obligations under existing relevant legislation of the European Community or the European Atomic Energy Community or existing international agreements. |
| Amendment 21 |
| Article 2, point 1 |
| (1) | the identification of intervention teams and other intervention support available in Member States for assistance intervention in the event of emergencies, including military assets and capabilities available to support civil protection; |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1

Recital 1

(1) A number of substantial changes are to be made to Council Decision 2001/792/EC, Euratom of 23 October 2001 establishing a Community mechanism to facilitate reinforced cooperation in civil protection assistance interventions. In the interests of clarity, that Decision should be recast.

(1) A number of substantial changes are to be made to Council Decision 2001/792/EC, Euratom of 23 October 2001 establishing a Community mechanism to facilitate reinforced cooperation in civil protection assistance interventions
  in order to make the European Union's emergency response more consistent and efficient
  . In the interests of clarity, that Decision should be recast.

Amendment 2

Recital 2

(2) Recent years have witnessed a significant increase in the occurrence and severity of natural and man-made disasters, resulting in the loss of human lives, the destruction of economic and social infrastructure and damage to the environment.

(2) Recent years have witnessed a significant increase in the occurrence and severity of natural and man-made disasters, resulting in the loss of human lives,
  property, including cultural heritage,
  the destruction of economic and social infrastructure and damage to the environment
  and public health
  .

Amendment 3

Recital 2a (new)

(2a) The public health dimension of all civil protection interventions should be included in the scope of this Decision, bearing in mind that all disasters affect people both physically and psychologically, which puts a heavy burden on health and social security systems for a considerable time once the intervention phase is over.

Amendment 4

Recital 2b (new)

(2b) The setting up of instruments in the area of civil protection should primarily benefit the affected citizens after the disaster has occurred. Such benefits should be made visible and measurable so as to convey a strong message of solidarity of the Member States.

Amendment 5

Recital 3

(3) Action by the Community to implement the resolution of the Council and of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, of 8 July 1991 on improving mutual aid between Member States in the event of natural or technological disaster has helped protect people, the environment and property. The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN/ECE) Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents, approved by the Community by Council Decision 98/685/EC, has helped to further improve the prevention and management of industrial disasters.

(3) Action by the Community to implement the resolution of the Council and of the representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, of 8 July 1991 on improving mutual aid between Member States in the event of natural or technological disaster has helped protect people, the environment and property,
  also in the case of radiological disaster
  . The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UN/ECE) Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents, approved by the Community by Council Decision 98/685/EC, has helped to further improve the prevention and management of industrial disasters.

Amendment 6

Recital 4

(4) By Decision 2001/792/EC, Euratom, a Community mechanism to facilitate reinforced cooperation in civil protection assistance interventions (hereinafter: the mechanism) was established, which also takes into account the special needs
  of
  the isolated, outermost and other regions or islands of the Community. Recent years have seen a considerable growth in the number of countries calling upon the mechanism for civil protection assistance. The mechanism should be strengthened to ensure a more effective and visible demonstration of European solidarity and to allow for the development of a European rapid response capability, as called for by the European Council in the Conclusions of its meeting of 16 and 17 June 2005 and by the European Parliament in its Resolution of 13 January 2005 on the tsunami disaster.

(4) By Decision 2001/792/EC, Euratom, a Community mechanism to facilitate reinforced cooperation in civil protection assistance interventions (hereinafter: the mechanism) was established, which also takes into account the special needs
  in terms of assistance and aid delivery in
  the isolated, outermost and other regions or islands of the Community.
  Specialised intervention teams should be available to enable a better response to the situations and needs of such areas.
  Recent years have seen a considerable growth in the number of countries calling upon the mechanism for civil protection assistance. The mechanism should be strengthened to ensure a more effective and visible demonstration of European solidarity and to allow for the development of a European rapid response capability, as called for by the European Council in the Conclusions of its meeting of 16 and 17 June 2005 and by the European Parliament in its Resolution of 13 January 2005 on the tsunami disaster.

Amendment 7

Recital 6

(6) The mechanism should facilitate the civil protection response to all types of major emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters, technological, radiological and environmental accidents, acts of terrorism and accidental marine pollution as provided for in Decision No 2850/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2000 setting up a Community framework for cooperation in the field of accidental or deliberate marine pollution. Civil protection assistance can be required in all of these emergencies to complement the response capacities of the affected country.

(6) The mechanism should facilitate the civil protection response to all types of major emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters, technological, radiological and environmental accidents,
  occurring inside or outside the Community, including
  acts of terrorism and accidental
  and deliberate
  marine pollution as provided for in Decision No 2850/2000/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2000 setting up a Community framework for cooperation in the field of accidental or deliberate marine pollution. Civil protection assistance can be required in all of these emergencies to complement the response capacities of the affected country.

Amendment 8

Recital 7

(7) Prevention is of significant importance for the protection against natural, technological and environmental disasters and would require further action to be considered. By contributing to the further development of early warning systems, the Community should assist Member States in minimising the lead time to respond to natural disasters. These systems should take into account existing information sources.

(7) Prevention is of significant importance for the protection against natural, technological and environmental disasters and would require further action to be considered. By contributing to the further development of early warning
  and alert
  systems, the Community should assist Member States in minimising the lead time to respond to natural disasters
  and alert EU citizens.
  These systems should take into account existing information,
  monitoring or detection
  sources
  and should comprise four inter-related elements, covering knowledge of hazards and vulnerabilities, communication and dissemination, preparedness and capacity to respond.

Amendment 9

Recital 7a (new)

(7a) Land management and land use are an important part of policies and plans for the prevention and mitigation of disasters. Therefore, plans and policies should implement integrated environmental and natural resource management approaches that incorporate disaster risk reduction.

Amendment 10

Recital 7b (new)

(7b) The GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security) system, which supports the development of European policy on the environment and security and helps to monitor its implementation at local, regional, Community and world level, should be systematically used. Given the strategic importance of earth observation in the environmental and security fields, the deadlines set by the Göteborg European Council of 15 and 16 June 2001 should be adhered to and an independent and operational European global monitoring capacity should be developed by 2008 at the latest.

Amendment 11

Recital 7c (new)

(7c) An effective early warning and response system is based on four principally interlinked factors: identification and assessment of risks; continuous monitoring and identification of risks as they appear; a warning and communication mechanism; preparedness, response and assistance capability.

Amendment 12

Recital 8

(8) Preparatory measures need to be taken at Member State and Community level to enable assistance intervention teams in emergencies to be mobilised rapidly and coordinated with the requisite flexibility and to ensure, through a training programme, the effective response capability and complementarity of assessment and/or coordination teams, intervention teams and other resources, as appropriate. Other preparatory measures include pooling of information related to necessary medical resources and stimulation of the use of new technologies. The development of additional civil protection assistance intervention modules, consisting of resources of one or more Member States, should be considered in order to contribute to the development of a civil protection rapid response capability.

(8) Preparatory measures need to be taken at Member State and Community level to enable assistance intervention teams in emergencies to be mobilised rapidly and coordinated with the requisite flexibility and to ensure, through a training programme, the effective response capability and complementarity of assessment and/or coordination teams, intervention teams and other resources, as appropriate. Other preparatory measures include pooling of information related to necessary medical resources,
  ensuring interoperability of the equipment used during interventions
  and stimulation of the use of new technologies. The development of additional civil protection assistance intervention modules, consisting of resources of one or more Member States,
  which are fully interoperable,
  should be considered in order to contribute to the development of a civil protection rapid response capability.
  The development of specific modules to be kept on standby, as proposed in the Commission Communication of 20 April 2005 entitled ‘Improving the Community Civil Protection Mechanism’, should be considered.

Amendment 13

Recital 8a (new)

(8a) Informed and educated citizens are less vulnerable. As a complement to the development of early warning and alert systems, the Commission should therefore present an integrated strategy against accidents and disasters (as promised in its work programme for 2002 (COM(2001)0620, point 4, 3rd key action, page 10) with special emphasis on informing and training citizens, especially children.

Amendment 14

Recital 8b (new)

(8b) In order to ensure and facilitate efficient prevention, preparedness and response to major emergencies, it is necessary to conduct extensive information campaigns, as well as education and awareness-raising initiatives aimed at the public, especially young people.

Amendment 15

Recital 10

(10) The mechanism should make it possible to mobilise, and facilitate coordination of, assistance interventions in order to help ensure better protection primarily of people but also of the environment and property, including cultural heritage, thereby reducing loss of human life, injury, material damage, economic and environmental damage, and making achievement of the objectives of social cohesion and solidarity more tangible. The reinforced cooperation in civil protection assistance interventions should be based on a
  Community civil protection structure
  consisting of a monitoring and information centre and a common emergency communication and information system managed by the Commission and operational contact points in the Member States. It should provide a framework for collecting validated emergency information, for disseminating that information to the Member States and for sharing lessons learnt from interventions.

(10) The mechanism should make it possible to mobilise, and facilitate coordination of, assistance interventions in order to help ensure better protection primarily of people but also of
  public health,
  the environment and property, including cultural heritage, thereby reducing loss of human life, injury, material damage, economic and environmental damage, and making achievement of the objectives of social cohesion and solidarity more tangible. The reinforced cooperation in civil protection assistance interventions should be based on a
  European strategic coordination centre for civil protection,
  consisting of a monitoring and information centre and a common emergency communication and information system managed by the Commission and operational contact points in the Member States. It should provide a framework for collecting validated emergency information, for disseminating that information to the Member States
  , for ensuring the availability of additional means of rapid mobilisation for tackling emergencies
  , and for sharing lessons learnt from interventions.

Amendment 16

Recital 12

(12) The availability of adequate transport means needs to be improved to support the development of a rapid response capability at Community level. The Community should support and complement the efforts of Member States by facilitating the pooling of transport resources of Member States and by mobilising, where necessary, additional transport means.

(12)
  The lack of satisfactory means of transport may significantly undermine the effectiveness of the civil protection assistance operation and have a negative impact on the scale and duration of the operation.
  The availability of adequate transport means needs to be improved to support the development of a rapid response capability at Community level. The Community should support and complement the efforts of Member States by facilitating the pooling of transport resources of Member States and by mobilising, where necessary, additional transport means.
  Procedures should be put in place as soon as possible between the Council Secretariat and the Commission (in particular the Monitoring and Information Centre and the EC Humanitarian Aid department (ECHO)) for rapid information exchange with a view to a common needs assessment and identification of potentially available transportation means. The Council and the Commission should examine the possibilities for financing transport means under the Community budget.

Amendment 17

Recital 14

(14) The possibility of mobilising additional assistance at Community level, complementing the civil protection assistance provided by the Member States, is needed as a safety net, in particular in the event of similar threats affecting several Member States.

(14)
  Although the overall assistance provided through the mechanism is in most cases significant, it can rarely satisfy the requests as a whole. However,
  the possibility of mobilising additional assistance at Community level, complementing the civil protection assistance provided by the Member States, is needed as a safety net, in particular in the event of similar threats affecting several Member States.

Amendment 18

Recital 16

(16) The Community mechanism could also be a tool for facilitating and supporting crisis management in accordance with the Joint Declaration by the Council and the Commission of 29 September 2003 on the use of the Community Civil Protection Mechanism in crisis management referred to in Title V of the Treaty on the European Union as well as for facilitating and supporting consular cooperation during emergencies in third countries. Participation of candidate countries and cooperation with other third countries should be possible
  as this
  would increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the mechanism.

(16) The Community mechanism could also be a tool for facilitating and supporting crisis management in accordance with the Joint Declaration by the Council and the Commission of 29 September 2003 on the use of the Community Civil Protection Mechanism in crisis management referred to in Title V of the Treaty on European Union as well as for facilitating and supporting consular cooperation during emergencies in third countries. Participation of candidate countries and cooperation with other third countries
  and with international and regional organisations
  should be possible
  since emergencies which occur in third countries may have a substantial impact in Member States and on European citizens. Such participation
  would increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the mechanism.

Amendment 19

Recital 16a (new)

(16a) Service improvements for the citizen and synergies among Member States' missions may be achieved by creating mutual consular assistance points which should be considered as soon as possible. To help further explore this potential, Member States may envisage co-locating consular services in certain regions.

Amendment 20

Article 1, paragraph 2

The protection to be ensured by the mechanism shall cover primarily the
  people
  but also the environment and property, including cultural heritage, in the event of natural and manmade disasters, acts of terrorism and, technological, radiological or environmental accidents including accidental marine pollution
  (hereinafter ‘major emergencies’)
  , occurring inside or outside the Community, taking also into account the special needs of the isolated, outermost and other regions or islands of the Community. The mechanism must not affect obligations under existing relevant legislation of the European Community or the European Atomic Energy Community or existing international agreements.

The protection to be ensured by the mechanism shall cover primarily the
  citizens' safety and public health
  but also the environment and property, including cultural heritage, in the event of natural and man-made disasters, acts of terrorism and technological, radiological or environmental accidents including accidental
  and deliberate
  marine pollution
  , as provided for in Decision No 2850/2000/EC
  , occurring inside or outside the Community, taking also into account the special needs of the isolated, outermost and other regions or islands of the Community. The mechanism must not affect obligations under existing relevant legislation of the European Community or the European Atomic Energy Community or existing international agreements.

Amendment 21

Article 2, point 1

(1)

the identification of intervention teams and other intervention support available in Member States for assistance intervention in the event of emergencies, including military assets and capabilities available to support civil protection;

| (1) | the identification of intervention teams and other intervention support available in Member States for assistance intervention in the event of emergencies, including military assets and capabilities
  that can, as a last resort, be made
  available
  by Member States on a voluntary basis
  to support civil protection
  in a supplementary and supportive role
  ; |
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(1)

the identification of intervention teams and other intervention support available in Member States for assistance intervention in the event of emergencies, including military assets and capabilities
  that can, as a last resort, be made
  available
  by Member States on a voluntary basis
  to support civil protection
  in a supplementary and supportive role
  ;

Amendment 22

Article 2, point 2

| (2) | the setting-up and implementation of a training programme for intervention teams and other intervention support, and for experts for the teams responsible for assessment or coordination |
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(2)

the setting-up and implementation of a training programme for intervention teams and other intervention support, and for experts for the teams responsible for assessment or coordination

| (2) | the setting-up and implementation of a training programme for intervention teams and other intervention support, and for experts for the teams responsible for assessment
  and/
  or coordination; |
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(2)

the setting-up and implementation of a training programme for intervention teams and other intervention support, and for experts for the teams responsible for assessment
  and/
  or coordination;

Amendment 23

Article 2, point 3

| (3) | workshops, seminars and pilot projects on major aspects of interventions; |
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(3)

workshops, seminars and pilot projects on major aspects of interventions;

| (3) | training, meetings, exchange of staff and experts, exercises,
  workshops, seminars and pilot projects on major aspects of interventions
  to enhance prevention, preparedness and the effective response to major emergencies; |
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(3)

training, meetings, exchange of staff and experts, exercises,
  workshops, seminars and pilot projects on major aspects of interventions
  to enhance prevention, preparedness and the effective response to major emergencies;

Amendment 24

Article 2, point 4

| (4) | the establishment and
  dispatch
  of teams responsible for assessment or coordination; |
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(4)

the establishment and
  dispatch
  of teams responsible for assessment or coordination;

| (4) | the establishment and
  dispatching
  of
  experts, liaison officers and
  teams responsible for assessment
  and/
  or coordination
  with the appropriate means and equipment
  ; |
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(4)

the establishment and
  dispatching
  of
  experts, liaison officers and
  teams responsible for assessment
  and/
  or coordination
  with the appropriate means and equipment
  ;

Amendment 25

Article 2, point 6

| (6) | the establishment and management of a common emergency communication and information system (CECIS) to enable communication and sharing of information between the MIC and the operational contact points of the Member States; |
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(6)

the establishment and management of a common emergency communication and information system (CECIS) to enable communication and sharing of information between the MIC and the operational contact points of the Member States;

| (6) | the establishment and management of a common emergency communication and information system (CECIS) to enable communication and sharing of information between the MIC and the operational contact points of the Member States,
  as well as the Community teams active in the field
  ; |
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(6)

the establishment and management of a common emergency communication and information system (CECIS) to enable communication and sharing of information between the MIC and the operational contact points of the Member States,
  as well as the Community teams active in the field
  ;

Amendment 26

Article 2, point 7

| (7) | the development of early warning systems, taking into account existing information sources, to enable a rapid response by the Member States and the MIC; |
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(7)

the development of early warning systems, taking into account existing information sources, to enable a rapid response by the Member States and the MIC;

| (7) | the development of early warning systems, taking into account existing information,
  monitoring or detection
  sources, to enable a rapid response by the Member States and the MIC,
  as well as informing and alerting populations in disaster-prone zones through the use of common EU-wide signals and procedures
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(7)

the development of early warning systems, taking into account existing information,
  monitoring or detection
  sources, to enable a rapid response by the Member States and the MIC,
  as well as informing and alerting populations in disaster-prone zones through the use of common EU-wide signals and procedures
  ;

Amendment 27

Article 2, point 7a (new)

| (7a) | the identification of best practices to raise citizens' awareness and dissemination to the public of information on safety behaviours in the event of major risks; |
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(7a)

Amendment 28

Article 2, point 8

| (8) | the establishment of arrangements for transport,
  logistics
  and other support at Community level; |
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(8)

the establishment of arrangements for transport,
  logistics
  and other support at Community level;

| (8) | the establishment
  and the management
  of arrangements for
  providing the
  transport
  of rescue teams and equipment, the logistic support
  , and
  ensuring the interoperability of equipment used as well as
  other support at Community level
  to facilitate the interventions
  ; |
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(8)

the establishment
  and the management
  of arrangements for
  providing the
  transport
  of rescue teams and equipment, the logistic support
  , and
  ensuring the interoperability of equipment used as well as
  other support at Community level
  to facilitate the interventions
  ;

Amendment 29

Article 2, point 8a (new)

| (8a) | the establishment of arrangements for facilitating and supporting assistance to EU citizens in emergencies in third countries; |
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(8a)

Amendment 30

Article 2, point 8b (new)

| (8b) | the identification and recording of best practices for dealing with emergencies, crises and disasters, and the production of a Community civil protection manual geared to the needs and specific characteristics of the Member States; |
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(8b)

Amendment 31

Article 2a (new)

Article 2a

Definitions

For the purposes of this Decision
  :

| (a) | ‘major emergency’ shall mean any event or situation which has or may have an adverse impact on people, public health, property, cultural heritage or the environment resulting from natural, industrial or technological disasters, including marine pollution, or from acts of terrorism; |
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(a)

‘major emergency’ shall mean any event or situation which has or may have an adverse impact on people, public health, property, cultural heritage or the environment resulting from natural, industrial or technological disasters, including marine pollution, or from acts of terrorism;

| (b) | ‘preparedness’ shall mean any action taken in advance to ensure effective rapid response to hazards, including the issuance of timely and effective early warnings and the temporary evacuation of people and property from threatened locations; |
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(b)

‘preparedness’ shall mean any action taken in advance to ensure effective rapid response to hazards, including the issuance of timely and effective early warnings and the temporary evacuation of people and property from threatened locations;

| (c) | ‘early warning’ shall mean the provision of timely and effective information that allows action to be taken to avoid or reduce risks and ensure preparedness for effective response; |
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(c)

‘early warning’ shall mean the provision of timely and effective information that allows action to be taken to avoid or reduce risks and ensure preparedness for effective response;

| (d) | ‘rapid response’ shall mean any action taken during or after a major emergency to address its immediate consequences; |
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(d)

‘rapid response’ shall mean any action taken during or after a major emergency to address its immediate consequences;

| (e) | ‘intervention module’ shall mean a predefined task and needs driven structured arrangement of capabilities representing a combination of human and material means, that can be referred to by its capacity for intervention or by the task(s) it is able to undertake, and that is:








  — | made up by the resources of one or more States participating in the mechanism, |
| --- | --- | --- |

(e)

‘intervention module’ shall mean a predefined task and needs driven structured arrangement of capabilities representing a combination of human and material means, that can be referred to by its capacity for intervention or by the task(s) it is able to undertake, and that is:

—

made up by the resources of one or more States participating in the mechanism,

| — | able to perform tasks in the areas of preparedness and response, |
| --- | --- |

—

able to perform tasks in the areas of preparedness and response,

| — | able to perform its tasks in accordance with acknowledged international guidelines, |
| --- | --- |

—

able to perform its tasks in accordance with acknowledged international guidelines,

| — | able to be dispatched generally within 10 hours following a request for assistance, in particular to meet priority needs as well as to perform support functions, |
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—

able to be dispatched generally within 10 hours following a request for assistance, in particular to meet priority needs as well as to perform support functions,

| — | able to work self-sufficiently and autonomously for a given period of time if circumstances on site require it, considered either in isolation or in combination with other resources, |
| --- | --- |

—

able to work self-sufficiently and autonomously for a given period of time if circumstances on site require it, considered either in isolation or in combination with other resources,

| — | interoperable with other modules
  . |
| --- | --- |

—

interoperable with other modules
  .

Amendment 32

Article 3, paragraph 1

1. Member States shall identify in advance intervention teams within their competent services and, in particular, their civil protection services or other emergency services, which might be available for intervention or could be established at very short notice and be dispatched, generally within 12 hours following a request for assistance. They shall take into account that team composition should depend on the type of major emergency and on particular needs in that emergency.

1. Member States shall identify in advance intervention teams
  or intervention modules
  within their competent services and, in particular, their civil protection services or other emergency services, which might be available for intervention or could be established at very short notice and be dispatched, generally within 12 hours following a request for assistance. They shall take into account that team
  or module
  composition should depend on the type of major emergency and on particular needs in that emergency.

Amendment 33

Article 3, paragraph 2

2. Member States shall select experts who can be called on to serve on the site of an emergency in a team responsible for assessment or coordination.

2. Member States shall select experts who can be called on to serve on the site of an emergency in a team responsible for assessment
  and/
  or coordination.

Amendment 34

Article 3, paragraph 3

3. Member States shall work towards developing civil protection intervention modules, consisting of resources of one or more Member States, which can be deployed at very short notice to perform support functions
  or to meet priority needs
  .

3. Member States shall work towards developing civil protection intervention modules, consisting of resources of one or more Member States, which can be deployed at very short notice
  in particular to meet priority needs as well as
  to perform support functions.

Amendment 35

Article 3, paragraph 6

6. Member States shall take measures to ensure the timely transport of civil protection assistance.

6. Member States
  , supported by the Commission,
  shall take measures to ensure the timely transport of
  the
  civil protection assistance
  offered by them
  .

Amendment 36

Article 4, paragraph 1, point (c)

| (c) | contributing to the development of early warning systems for the benefit of the Member States and the MIC; |
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(c)

contributing to the development of early warning systems for the benefit of the Member States and the MIC;

| (c) | contributing to the development of
  and support for the networking of
  early warning
  and response
  systems for the benefit of
  EU citizens for disasters affecting the territory of the EU, taking into account existing information, monitoring or detection sources, to enable a rapid response by
  the Member States and the MIC
  ; the warning systems shall be linked to alert systems in all Member States so as to disseminate information and thereby ensure that all citizens are prepared in the event of an accident or a disaster
  ; |
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(c)

contributing to the development of
  and support for the networking of
  early warning
  and response
  systems for the benefit of
  EU citizens for disasters affecting the territory of the EU, taking into account existing information, monitoring or detection sources, to enable a rapid response by
  the Member States and the MIC
  ; the warning systems shall be linked to alert systems in all Member States so as to disseminate information and thereby ensure that all citizens are prepared in the event of an accident or a disaster
  ;

Amendment 37

Article 4, paragraph 1, point (ca) (new)

| (ca) | promoting the interoperability of the alert, early warning and response systems for the benefit of the Member States and the MIC, and coordination with other specialised Community centres and agencies; |
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(ca)

Amendment 38

Article 4, paragraph 1, point (fa) (new)

| (fa) | drawing up guidelines for the information and education of citizens aimed at increasing their awareness and improving their self-protection; |
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(fa)

Amendment 39

Article 4, paragraph 1, point (h)

| (h) | taking measures to facilitate transport of resources for assistance intervention and establishing the capability to mobilise additional transport means necessary for ensuring a rapid response to major emergencies; |
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(h)

taking measures to facilitate transport of resources for assistance intervention and establishing the capability to mobilise additional transport means necessary for ensuring a rapid response to major emergencies;

| (h) | taking measures to facilitate
  and ensure the timely
  transport of resources for assistance intervention and establishing the capability to mobilise
  at short notice
  additional transport means
  and equipment
  necessary for ensuring a rapid response to major emergencies; |
| --- | --- |

(h)

taking measures to facilitate
  and ensure the timely
  transport of resources for assistance intervention and establishing the capability to mobilise
  at short notice
  additional transport means
  and equipment
  necessary for ensuring a rapid response to major emergencies;

Amendment 40

Article 4, paragraph 1, point (ha) (new)

| (ha) | ensuring the mobilisation at short notice of adequate means and equipment, and the setting up and transport of mobile laboratories, high security mobile facilities and medical protective equipment necessary for ensuring a rapid response to major emergencies to complement the Member States' civilian and military means and assets subject to the criteria developed under Article 10; |
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(ha)

Amendment 41

Article 4, paragraph 1, point (i)

| (i) | establishing the capability to provide basic logistical support for experts and facilitating the mobilisation of logistical and other modules to support the teams of the Member States which participate in Community civil protection assistance interventions; |
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(i)

establishing the capability to provide basic logistical support for experts and facilitating the mobilisation of logistical and other modules to support the teams of the Member States which participate in Community civil protection assistance interventions;

| (i) | establishing the capability to provide basic logistical support for experts
  , liaison officers, observers and intervention teams
  and facilitating the mobilisation of logistical and other modules to support the teams of the Member States which participate in Community civil protection assistance interventions; |
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(i)

establishing the capability to provide basic logistical support for experts
  , liaison officers, observers and intervention teams
  and facilitating the mobilisation of logistical and other modules to support the teams of the Member States which participate in Community civil protection assistance interventions;

Amendment 42

Article 4, paragraph 2

2. The Commission shall set up a training programme, with a view to enhancing the coordination of civil protection assistance intervention by ensuring compatibility and complementarity between the intervention teams referred to in Article 3(1), the intervention modules referred to in Article 3(3) or as appropriate other intervention support as referred to in Article 3(4), and by improving the competence of the experts referred to in Article 3(2). The programme shall include joint courses and exercises and an exchange system whereby individuals may be seconded to other Member States.

2. The Commission shall set up a training programme, with a view to enhancing the coordination of civil protection assistance intervention by ensuring compatibility and complementarity between the intervention teams referred to in Article 3(1), the intervention modules referred to in Article 3(3) or as appropriate other intervention support as referred to in Article 3(4), and by improving the competence of the experts referred to in Article 3(2)
  as well as the quality of the aftercare provided to those affected.
  The programme shall include joint courses and exercises and an exchange system whereby individuals may be seconded to other Member States.
  Wherever possible, these exercises shall seek to involve the communities concerned. The procedures to be adopted in case of disaster shall be made public.

Amendment 43

Article 8, paragraph 1

1. Any Member State to which a request for assistance is addressed shall promptly determine whether it is in a position to render the assistance required, and inform the requesting Member State thereof, either through the MIC or directly, indicating the scope and terms of any assistance it might render. If a Member State informs the requesting Member State directly, it shall also inform the MIC accordingly.

1. Any Member State to which a request for assistance is addressed shall promptly determine whether it is in a position to render the assistance required, and inform the requesting Member State thereof, either through the MIC or directly, indicating the scope and terms of any assistance it might render. If a Member State informs the requesting Member State directly, it shall also inform the MIC accordingly.
  The MIC shall keep the Member States informed.

Amendment 44

Article 9, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1

1. In the event of a major emergency occurring outside the Community, Articles 6, 7 and 8 may also, upon request, be applied in respect of civil protection assistance interventions outside the Community.

1.
  Without prejudice to Regulation (EC) No 1257/96,
  in the event of a major emergency occurring outside the Community, Articles 6, 7 and 8
  of this Decision
  may also, upon request, be applied in respect of civil protection assistance interventions outside the Community.

Amendment 45

Article 9, paragraph 1, subparagraph 2a (new)

In the event of a major emergency occurring outside the Community, the use of military assets and capabilities available to support civil protection provided for in Article 2(1) shall be fully consistent with the UN Guidelines
  on the Use of Military and Civil Defence Assets in Disaster Relief
  (Oslo Guidelines, May 1994) and with the UN Guidelines
  on the Use of Military and Civil Defence Assets
  to Support United Nations Humanitarian Activities in Complex Emergencies (MCDA Guidelines, March 2003).

Amendment 46

Article 9, paragraph 1, subparagraph 3

In emergencies where assistance is provided under both the mechanism and Regulation (EC) No 12547/96 of 20 June 1996 concerning humanitarian aid, the Commission shall ensure the effectiveness, coherence and complementarity of the overall Community response.

In emergencies where assistance is provided under both the mechanism and Regulation (EC) No 1257/96,
  civil protection assistance interventions shall be considered as complementary to the overall Community humanitarian response and shall therefore be consistent with the objectives and general principles of humanitarian aid as set out in that Regulation.
  The Commission shall ensure the effectiveness, coherence and complementarity of the overall Community response.
  It must be ensured that there is no conflict between, or duplication of, intervention efforts under the two instruments.

Amendment 47

Article 9, paragraph 3, subparagraph 1a (new)

In particular, the Commission shall ensure that the civil protection assistance provided is consistent with its needs assessment established in cooperation with other players.

Amendment 48

Article 9, paragraph 3, subparagraph 2

The operational coordination shall cover coordination with the affected country and
  , where they are present,
  with the United Nations.

The operational coordination shall cover coordination with the affected country and with the United Nations
  Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and other relevant actors contributing to the overall relief effort. This shall not affect bilateral contacts between the participating Member States and the United Nations or the country concerned
  .

Amendment 49

Article 10a (new)

Article 10a

Additional transport means and logistical support shall be established through appropriate international public tendering procedures on the basis of existing EU public procurement legislation without the application of the ‘security’ exception clause.

Amendment 50

Article 10b (new)

Article 10b

The Commission shall, in cooperation with the Member States, take appropriate structural measures to ensure the coordination and integration of early warning, alert and response systems for the benefit of the Member States and the MIC, as well as coordination with other Community networks, specialised centres and/or agencies competent in civil protection matters.

Amendment 51

Article 11, paragraph 2

Other third countries may cooperate in activities under this mechanism where agreements so allow.

Other third countries
  as well as international or regional organisations
  may cooperate in activities under this mechanism where agreements
  between these third countries and the Community
  so allow.

Amendment 52

Article 12

For the purposes of applying this Decision, Member States shall appoint the competent authorities and inform the Commission accordingly.

For the purposes of applying this Decision, Member States shall appoint the competent authorities and inform the Commission accordingly.
  Member States shall, in the context of mutual consular assistance, designate contact points among themselves in pre-identified regions and inform the Commission accordingly.

Amendment 53

Article 13, point 4a (new)

| (4a) | the appropriate structural measures to ensure the coordination and integration referred to in Article 10b; |
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(4a)

Amendment 54

Article 13, point 5a (new)

(5a) the modules, as provided for in Article 3(3);

Amendment 55

Article 13, point 5b (new)

| (5b) | the early warning systems, as provided for in Article 4 (1)(c); |
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(5b)

Amendment 56

Article 13, point 7a (new)

| (7a) | cooperation with third countries and with international or regional organisations, as provided for in Article 11. |
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(7a)

Amendment 57

Article 13, point 8a (new)

| (8a) | guidelines for the establishment and interconnection of early warning and alert systems as well as for the information and training of citizens on how to react in an emergency situation. |
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(8a)

Amendment 58

Article 14, paragraph 1

1. The Commission shall be assisted by the committee set up by Article 13 of the proposal for a Council Regulation establishing a Rapid Response and Preparedness Instrument for major emergencies.

1. The Commission shall be assisted by the committee set up by Article 13 of the draft Council decision establishing a civil protection financial instrument, which shall include representatives of local and regional authorities
  .

Amendment 59

Article 15, paragraph 1

The Commission shall submit a yearly report on the implementation of this Decision to the European Parliament and the Council, indicating the added value of the Community action for EU citizens and especially those affected.

The Commission shall evaluate the application of this Decision every third year from the date of its notification and transmit the conclusions of that evaluation to the European Parliament and the Council.

The Commission shall
  also
  evaluate the application of this Decision every third year from the date of its notification and transmit the conclusions of that evaluation to the European Parliament and the Council.

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

P6_TA(2006)0435

Implementing measures (level 2) of the Transparency Directive

European Parliament resolution on ‘bulk’ implementing measures for the Transparency Directive

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to Directive 2004/109/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on the harmonisation of transparency requirements in relation to information about issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market (1), |
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—

having regard to Directive 2004/109/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on the harmonisation of transparency requirements in relation to information about issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market (1),

| — | having regard to the draft Commission Directive laying down detailed rules for the implementation of certain provisions of Directive 2004/109/EC, published by the Commission on 30 May 2006, |
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—

having regard to the draft Commission Directive laying down detailed rules for the implementation of certain provisions of Directive 2004/109/EC, published by the Commission on 30 May 2006,

| — | having regard to Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (2), as amended by Council Decision 2006/512/EC of 17 July 2006 (3), |
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—

having regard to Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (2), as amended by Council Decision 2006/512/EC of 17 July 2006 (3),

| — | having regard to the statement made to Parliament by Commission President Prodi on 5 February 2002, |
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—

having regard to the statement made to Parliament by Commission President Prodi on 5 February 2002,

| — | having regard to its Resolution of 5 February 2002 on the implementation of financial services legislation (4), |
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—

having regard to its Resolution of 5 February 2002 on the implementation of financial services legislation (4),

| — | having regard to the proposed amendments to the draft Commission Directive laying down detailed rules for the implementation of certain provisions of Directive 2004/109/EC adopted by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs on 10 October 2006, |
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—

having regard to the proposed amendments to the draft Commission Directive laying down detailed rules for the implementation of certain provisions of Directive 2004/109/EC adopted by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs on 10 October 2006,

| — | having regard to the Commission's answer to those proposed amendments, forwarded to Parliament by letter of 18 October 2006, addressed to the rapporteur and the chairwoman of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, |
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—

having regard to the Commission's answer to those proposed amendments, forwarded to Parliament by letter of 18 October 2006, addressed to the rapporteur and the chairwoman of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee,

| — | having regard to the Ecofin conclusions of 5 May 2006 stressing the importance of supervision, coordination and convergence within the EU, |
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—

having regard to the Ecofin conclusions of 5 May 2006 stressing the importance of supervision, coordination and convergence within the EU,

| — | having regard to Rules 81 and 103(2) of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rules 81 and 103(2) of its Rules of Procedure,

| 1. | Calls upon the Commission to take the utmost account of the limits of the powers conferred on it by Directive 2004/109/EC in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Treaty, in order to ensure legal certainty for financial market actors; |
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1.

Calls upon the Commission to take the utmost account of the limits of the powers conferred on it by Directive 2004/109/EC in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Treaty, in order to ensure legal certainty for financial market actors;

| 2. | Points out that the draft implementing measures constitute a workable solution for achieving the objectives of improved operating conditions for financial market actors as well as of efficient, transparent and secure financial markets in the European Union; |
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2.

Points out that the draft implementing measures constitute a workable solution for achieving the objectives of improved operating conditions for financial market actors as well as of efficient, transparent and secure financial markets in the European Union;

| 3. | Stresses that the work undertaken by Parliament since the publication of the implementing measures has been stimulated by the need to respect those legislative provisions aimed at achieving a balanced outcome between competition and transparency for financial markets, stakeholders (shareholders, issuers and users), regulatory authorities and democratically elected representatives; |
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3.

Stresses that the work undertaken by Parliament since the publication of the implementing measures has been stimulated by the need to respect those legislative provisions aimed at achieving a balanced outcome between competition and transparency for financial markets, stakeholders (shareholders, issuers and users), regulatory authorities and democratically elected representatives;

| 4. | Welcomes the willingness the Commission has demonstrated in working with Parliament towards achieving the best possible outcome for all parties concerned; recalls the need to involve and inform Parliament from the earliest stages of the preparatory work on all Level 2 measures; |
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4.

Welcomes the willingness the Commission has demonstrated in working with Parliament towards achieving the best possible outcome for all parties concerned; recalls the need to involve and inform Parliament from the earliest stages of the preparatory work on all Level 2 measures;

| 5. | Notes that the procedure regarding the completion of implementing measures for Directive 2004/109/EC is virtually unprecedented in the light of the way in which EU legislation is usually developed; points therefore to the need to achieve a mutually satisfactory outcome for all institutions concerned in order to develop the interinstitutional relationship in a positive direction; |
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5.

Notes that the procedure regarding the completion of implementing measures for Directive 2004/109/EC is virtually unprecedented in the light of the way in which EU legislation is usually developed; points therefore to the need to achieve a mutually satisfactory outcome for all institutions concerned in order to develop the interinstitutional relationship in a positive direction;

| 6. | Calls on the Commission to effectively monitor developments in international accounting and auditing standards in order to ensure a consistent understanding of the level of assurance investors can expect from an auditor's review of half-yearly financial reports if such an audit is undertaken; |
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6.

Calls on the Commission to effectively monitor developments in international accounting and auditing standards in order to ensure a consistent understanding of the level of assurance investors can expect from an auditor's review of half-yearly financial reports if such an audit is undertaken;

| 7. | Calls upon the Commission to consider whether the definition of the minimum content of the condensed set of half-yearly financial statements when not prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards should be reviewed; |
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7.

Calls upon the Commission to consider whether the definition of the minimum content of the condensed set of half-yearly financial statements when not prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards should be reviewed;

| 8. | Calls upon the Commission to ensure that an effective notification procedure is in place for the supervision of market-making activity; |
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8.

Calls upon the Commission to ensure that an effective notification procedure is in place for the supervision of market-making activity;

| 9. | Calls upon the Commission and the Member States to encourage the Committee of European Securities Regulators to build up appropriate networks in order to limit the burden of the exchange of information for market participants; |
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9.

Calls upon the Commission and the Member States to encourage the Committee of European Securities Regulators to build up appropriate networks in order to limit the burden of the exchange of information for market participants;

| 10. | Calls upon the Commission to pay particular regard to the necessary equivalent expectations of thirdcountry management companies and investment firms and ensure that such firms clearly present the identification of their competent authority or, if not regulated, clearly state this information; |
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10.

Calls upon the Commission to pay particular regard to the necessary equivalent expectations of thirdcountry management companies and investment firms and ensure that such firms clearly present the identification of their competent authority or, if not regulated, clearly state this information;

| 11. | Expresses the need for Member States to coordinate efforts when setting minimum standards for the dissemination of information to the public; |
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11.

Expresses the need for Member States to coordinate efforts when setting minimum standards for the dissemination of information to the public;

| 12. | Calls upon the Commission to review the standards for effective dissemination of information; |
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12.

Calls upon the Commission to review the standards for effective dissemination of information;

| 13. | Accepts the implementing measures; |
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13.

Accepts the implementing measures;

| 14. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Committee of European Securities Regulators. |
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14.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Committee of European Securities Regulators.

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(1)  OJ L 390, 31.12.2004, p. 38.

(2)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

(3)  OJ L 200, 22.7.2006, p. 11.

(4)  OJ C 284 E, 21.11.2002, p. 115.

P6_TA(2006)0436

Implementing measures (level 2) of the Prospectus Directive

European Parliament resolution on the accounting standards used by third country issuers and their equivalence to IFRS as mentioned in the draft implementing measures of the Prospectus Directive and the Transparency Directive (draft Commission regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 809/2004 as regards the accounting standards in accordance with which historical information contained in prospectuses is drawn up, and draft Commission decision on the use by third country issuers of securities of information prepared under internationally accepted accounting standards)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to Directive 2003/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 November 2003 on the prospectus to be published when securities are offered to the public or admitted to trading (1), in particular Article 7(1) thereof, |
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—

having regard to Directive 2003/71/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 November 2003 on the prospectus to be published when securities are offered to the public or admitted to trading (1), in particular Article 7(1) thereof,

| — | having regard to Directive 2004/109/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on the harmonisation of transparency requirements in relation to information about issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market (2), in particular Article 23(4) thereof, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Directive 2004/109/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on the harmonisation of transparency requirements in relation to information about issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market (2), in particular Article 23(4) thereof,

| — | having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 July 2002 on the application of international accounting standards (3), |
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—

having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 July 2002 on the application of international accounting standards (3),

| — | having regard to the draft Commission regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 809/2004 as regards the accounting standards in accordance with which historical information contained in prospectuses is drawn up, |
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—

having regard to the draft Commission regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 809/2004 as regards the accounting standards in accordance with which historical information contained in prospectuses is drawn up,

| — | having regard to the draft Commission decision on the use by third country issuers of securities of information prepared under internationally accepted accounting standards, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the draft Commission decision on the use by third country issuers of securities of information prepared under internationally accepted accounting standards,

| — | having regard to Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission, (4) as amended by Council Decision 2006/512/EC of 17 July 2006 (5), |
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—

having regard to Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission, (4) as amended by Council Decision 2006/512/EC of 17 July 2006 (5),

| — | having regard to the statement made to Parliament by Commission President Romano Prodi on 5 February 2002, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the statement made to Parliament by Commission President Romano Prodi on 5 February 2002,

| — | having regard to its resolution of 5 February 2002 on the implementation of financial services legislation (6) in the context of the Lamfalussy report, |
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—

having regard to its resolution of 5 February 2002 on the implementation of financial services legislation (6) in the context of the Lamfalussy report,

| — | having regard to the proposed modifications to the draft Commission regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 809/2004 and the draft implementing decision on the use by third country issuers of securities of information prepared under internationally accepted accounting standards, adopted by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs on 4 October 2006, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the proposed modifications to the draft Commission regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 809/2004 and the draft implementing decision on the use by third country issuers of securities of information prepared under internationally accepted accounting standards, adopted by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs on 4 October 2006,

| — | having regard to the Commission's answer to those proposed modifications, forwarded to Parliament by letter of 18 October 2006, addressed to the rapporteurs and the chairwoman of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Commission's answer to those proposed modifications, forwarded to Parliament by letter of 18 October 2006, addressed to the rapporteurs and the chairwoman of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs,

| — | having regard to the Ecofin conclusions of 5 May 2006 stressing the importance of supervision, coordination and convergence within the EU, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Ecofin conclusions of 5 May 2006 stressing the importance of supervision, coordination and convergence within the EU,

| — | having regard to Rules 81 and 103(2) of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rules 81 and 103(2) of its Rules of Procedure,

| 1. | Asks the Commission to take the utmost account of the limits of the powers conferred on it by Directive 2003/71/EC and Directive 2004/109/EC in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Treaty, in order to ensure legal certainty for financial market actors; |
| --- | --- |

1.

Asks the Commission to take the utmost account of the limits of the powers conferred on it by Directive 2003/71/EC and Directive 2004/109/EC in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Treaty, in order to ensure legal certainty for financial market actors;

| 2. | Points out that the draft implementing measures constitute a workable solution for achieving the objectives of improved operating conditions for investment firms and other trading venues as well as of efficient, transparent and secure financial markets in the European Union; |
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2.

Points out that the draft implementing measures constitute a workable solution for achieving the objectives of improved operating conditions for investment firms and other trading venues as well as of efficient, transparent and secure financial markets in the European Union;

| 3. | Stresses that the work undertaken by Parliament since the publication of the implementing measures has been stimulated by the need to respect those legislative provisions aimed at achieving a balanced outcome between competition and transparency for financial markets, stakeholders (shareholders, issuers and users), regulatory authorities and democratically elected representatives; |
| --- | --- |

3.

Stresses that the work undertaken by Parliament since the publication of the implementing measures has been stimulated by the need to respect those legislative provisions aimed at achieving a balanced outcome between competition and transparency for financial markets, stakeholders (shareholders, issuers and users), regulatory authorities and democratically elected representatives;

| 4. | Welcomes the willingness the Commission has demonstrated in working with Parliament towards achieving the best possible outcome for all concerned parties; recalls the need to involve and inform Parliament from the earliest stages of the preparatory work on all level 2 measures; |
| --- | --- |

4.

Welcomes the willingness the Commission has demonstrated in working with Parliament towards achieving the best possible outcome for all concerned parties; recalls the need to involve and inform Parliament from the earliest stages of the preparatory work on all level 2 measures;

| 5. | Notes that the procedure regarding the completion of implementing measures of Directive 2003/71/EC and Directive 2004/109/EC is virtually unprecedented in the way EU legislation is usually developed; points therefore to the need to achieve a mutually satisfactory outcome for all institutions concerned for the sake of developing the inter-institutional relationship in a positive direction; |
| --- | --- |

5.

Notes that the procedure regarding the completion of implementing measures of Directive 2003/71/EC and Directive 2004/109/EC is virtually unprecedented in the way EU legislation is usually developed; points therefore to the need to achieve a mutually satisfactory outcome for all institutions concerned for the sake of developing the inter-institutional relationship in a positive direction;

| 6. | Asks the Commission to extend its mandate of 25 June 2004 to the Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR), to enable it to promote harmonised treatment of third countries by the competent national authorities and provide technical advice on the assessment of equivalence of third-country national standards, other than the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPs) of the US, Japan and Canada, to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in so far as the third countries in question are granted the possibility not to restate the financial statements from 1 January 2007 until 1 January 2009; |
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6.

Asks the Commission to extend its mandate of 25 June 2004 to the Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR), to enable it to promote harmonised treatment of third countries by the competent national authorities and provide technical advice on the assessment of equivalence of third-country national standards, other than the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPs) of the US, Japan and Canada, to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in so far as the third countries in question are granted the possibility not to restate the financial statements from 1 January 2007 until 1 January 2009;

| 7. | Points out that the period from 1 January 2007 to 1 January 2009 should be used by the Commission to progress or enter into negotiations for the purpose of achieving a convergence between IFRS and third-country GAAPs; calls on the Commission to present a work programme outlining the negotiations with third countries as regards the convergence between IFRS and third-country GAAPs to the European Securities Committee (ESC) and to Parliament; |
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7.

Points out that the period from 1 January 2007 to 1 January 2009 should be used by the Commission to progress or enter into negotiations for the purpose of achieving a convergence between IFRS and third-country GAAPs; calls on the Commission to present a work programme outlining the negotiations with third countries as regards the convergence between IFRS and third-country GAAPs to the European Securities Committee (ESC) and to Parliament;

| 8. | Stresses that the evaluation of third-country GAAPs should not only be of a technical nature but that the economic and regulatory context should also be considered; |
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8.

Stresses that the evaluation of third-country GAAPs should not only be of a technical nature but that the economic and regulatory context should also be considered;

| 9. | Asks the Commission to establish a definition of equivalence including a consistent application of reconciliation requirements applied in the third countries with regard to European issuers under IFRS, and the requirements considered necessary by a detailed and objective analysis of the differences between third countries' accounting standards and the IFRS, so as to safeguard the protection of investors. |
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9.

Asks the Commission to establish a definition of equivalence including a consistent application of reconciliation requirements applied in the third countries with regard to European issuers under IFRS, and the requirements considered necessary by a detailed and objective analysis of the differences between third countries' accounting standards and the IFRS, so as to safeguard the protection of investors.

| 10. | Considers that, in the absence of agreement on equivalence between the IFRS and the United States GAAPs on 1 January 2009, this equivalence being defined as stated in paragraph 9, American businesses established in Europe should use the IFRS standards in full; calls on the Union's other competent authorities to state their position along these lines; |
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10.

Considers that, in the absence of agreement on equivalence between the IFRS and the United States GAAPs on 1 January 2009, this equivalence being defined as stated in paragraph 9, American businesses established in Europe should use the IFRS standards in full; calls on the Union's other competent authorities to state their position along these lines;

| 11. | Expresses dissatisfaction at the inclusion of new measures to further exempt professional securities for a period of two years at such a late stage in the process and considers it inappropriate; |
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11.

Expresses dissatisfaction at the inclusion of new measures to further exempt professional securities for a period of two years at such a late stage in the process and considers it inappropriate;

| 12. | Accepts the implementing measures, provided that the above-mentioned points are taken into account by the Commission; |
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12.

Accepts the implementing measures, provided that the above-mentioned points are taken into account by the Commission;

| 13. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Committee of European Securities Regulators. |
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13.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Committee of European Securities Regulators.

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(1)  OJ L 345, 31.12.2003, p. 64.

(2)  OJ L 390, 31.12.2004, p. 38.

(3)  OJ L 243, 11.9.2002, p. 1.

(4)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

(5)  OJ L 200, 22.7.2006, p. 11.

(6)  OJ C 284 E, 21.11.2002, p. 115.

P6_TA(2006)0437

Women's immigration

European Parliament resolution on women's immigration: the role and place of immigrant women in the European Union (2006/2010(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the ILO Convention concerning Migration for Employment (1949), the ILO Convention concerning Migration in Abusive Conditions and the Promotion of Equality of Opportunity and the Treatment of Migrant Workers (1975) and the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (1990), |
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—

having regard to the ILO Convention concerning Migration for Employment (1949), the ILO Convention concerning Migration in Abusive Conditions and the Promotion of Equality of Opportunity and the Treatment of Migrant Workers (1975) and the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (1990),

| — | having regard to the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children (2000) and the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air (2000), both of which supplement the United Nations Convention against Transnational Crime, |
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—

having regard to the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children (2000) and the Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air (2000), both of which supplement the United Nations Convention against Transnational Crime,

| — | having regard to the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (1951) and the Protocol thereto relating to the Status of Refugees (1967), |
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—

having regard to the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (1951) and the Protocol thereto relating to the Status of Refugees (1967),

| — | having regard to the Report of the United Nations Population Fund entitled ‘A Passage to Hope: Women and International Migration — state of world population 2006’, |
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—

having regard to the Report of the United Nations Population Fund entitled ‘A Passage to Hope: Women and International Migration — state of world population 2006’,

| — | having regard to Council Directive 2004/81/EC of 29 April 2004 on the residence permit issued to third-country nationals who are victims of trafficking in human beings or who have been the subject of an action to facilitate illegal immigration, who cooperate with the competent authorities (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Council Directive 2004/81/EC of 29 April 2004 on the residence permit issued to third-country nationals who are victims of trafficking in human beings or who have been the subject of an action to facilitate illegal immigration, who cooperate with the competent authorities (1),

| — | having regard to Article 13 of the EC Treaty on combating discrimination, |
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—

having regard to Article 13 of the EC Treaty on combating discrimination,

| — | having regard to Article 63 of the EC Treaty, which confers on the Community powers and competences in the fields of immigration and asylum, |
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—

having regard to Article 63 of the EC Treaty, which confers on the Community powers and competences in the fields of immigration and asylum,

| — | having regard to the conclusions of the Presidency of the European Council held in Tampere on 15 and 16 October 1999, the European Council held in Laeken on 14 and 15 December 2001, the European Council held in Seville on 21 and 22 June 2002 and the European Council held in Thessaloniki on 19 and 20 June 2003, which stressed the importance of developing cooperation and the exchange of information in the context of the recently established group of national integration contact points, in particular with a view to stepping up coordination of the relevant policies at national and European Union level, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the conclusions of the Presidency of the European Council held in Tampere on 15 and 16 October 1999, the European Council held in Laeken on 14 and 15 December 2001, the European Council held in Seville on 21 and 22 June 2002 and the European Council held in Thessaloniki on 19 and 20 June 2003, which stressed the importance of developing cooperation and the exchange of information in the context of the recently established group of national integration contact points, in particular with a view to stepping up coordination of the relevant policies at national and European Union level,

| — | having regard to the Commission's Green Paper entitled ‘On an EU approach to managing economic migration’ (COM(2004)0811), |
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—

having regard to the Commission's Green Paper entitled ‘On an EU approach to managing economic migration’ (COM(2004)0811),

| — | having regard to the Commission's Green Paper entitled ‘On the future of the European migration network’ (COM(2005)0606), |
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—

having regard to the Commission's Green Paper entitled ‘On the future of the European migration network’ (COM(2005)0606),

| — | having regard to the Commission Communication entitled ‘On immigration, integration and employment’ (COM(2003)0336), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Commission Communication entitled ‘On immigration, integration and employment’ (COM(2003)0336),

| — | having regard to the Commission Communication establishing a framework programme on Solidarity and the management of migration flows for the period 2007-2013, to the amended proposals for decisions of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Refugee Fund for the period 2008-2013, the External Borders Fund for the period 2007-2013 and the European Return Fund for the period 2008-2013, as part of the General programme ‘Solidarity and management of migration flows’, and to the proposal for a Council decision establishing the European Fund for the Integration of third-country nationals for the period 2007-2013 as part of the General programme ‘Solidarity and management of migration flows’ (COM(2005)0123), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Commission Communication establishing a framework programme on Solidarity and the management of migration flows for the period 2007-2013, to the amended proposals for decisions of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Refugee Fund for the period 2008-2013, the External Borders Fund for the period 2007-2013 and the European Return Fund for the period 2008-2013, as part of the General programme ‘Solidarity and management of migration flows’, and to the proposal for a Council decision establishing the European Fund for the Integration of third-country nationals for the period 2007-2013 as part of the General programme ‘Solidarity and management of migration flows’ (COM(2005)0123),

| — | having regard to the Commission Communication entitled ‘Migration and development: some concrete orientations’ (COM(2005)0390), |
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—

having regard to the Commission Communication entitled ‘Migration and development: some concrete orientations’ (COM(2005)0390),

| — | having regard to the Commission Communication entitled ‘A common agenda for integration — framework for the integration of third-country nationals in the European Union’ (COM(2005)0389), |
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—

having regard to the Commission Communication entitled ‘A common agenda for integration — framework for the integration of third-country nationals in the European Union’ (COM(2005)0389),

| — | having regard to the Commission Communication entitled ‘Policy plan on legal migration’ (COM(2005) 0669), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Commission Communication entitled ‘Policy plan on legal migration’ (COM(2005) 0669),

| — | having regard to the Commission Communication entitled ‘Priority actions for responding to the challenges of migration: first follow-up to Hampton Court’ (COM(2005)0621), |
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—

having regard to the Commission Communication entitled ‘Priority actions for responding to the challenges of migration: first follow-up to Hampton Court’ (COM(2005)0621),

| — | having regard to the Commission Communication entitled ‘Thematic programme for cooperation with third countries in the areas of migration and asylum’ (COM(2006)0026), |
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—

having regard to the Commission Communication entitled ‘Thematic programme for cooperation with third countries in the areas of migration and asylum’ (COM(2006)0026),

| — | having regard to Council Directive 2000/43/EC of 29 June 2000 implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin (2), |
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having regard to Council Directive 2000/43/EC of 29 June 2000 implementing the principle of equal treatment between persons irrespective of racial or ethnic origin (2),

| — | having regard to Council Directive 2003/9/EC of 27 January 2003 laying down minimum standards for the reception of asylum seekers (3), |
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having regard to Council Directive 2003/9/EC of 27 January 2003 laying down minimum standards for the reception of asylum seekers (3),

| — | having regard to Council Directive 2003/86/EC of 22 September 2003 on the right to family reunification (4), |
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having regard to Council Directive 2003/86/EC of 22 September 2003 on the right to family reunification (4),

| — | having regard to Council Directive 2003/109/EC of 25 November 2003 concerning the status of thirdcountry nationals who are long-term residents (5), |
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having regard to Council Directive 2003/109/EC of 25 November 2003 concerning the status of thirdcountry nationals who are long-term residents (5),

| — | having regard to Council Directive 2004/83/EC of 29 April 2004 on minimum standards for the qualification and status of third country nationals or stateless persons as refugees or as persons who otherwise need international protection and the content of the protection granted (6), |
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having regard to Council Directive 2004/83/EC of 29 April 2004 on minimum standards for the qualification and status of third country nationals or stateless persons as refugees or as persons who otherwise need international protection and the content of the protection granted (6),

| — | having regard to the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Community statistics on migration and international protection (COM(2005)0375), |
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having regard to the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Community statistics on migration and international protection (COM(2005)0375),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 13 October 2005 on integrating immigrants in Europe through schools and multilingual education (7), |
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having regard to its resolution of 13 October 2005 on integrating immigrants in Europe through schools and multilingual education (7),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 9 June 2005 on the links between legal and illegal migration and integration of migrants (8), |
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having regard to its resolution of 9 June 2005 on the links between legal and illegal migration and integration of migrants (8),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 15 January 2004 on the Communication from the Commission on immigration, integration and employment (9), |
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having regard to its resolution of 15 January 2004 on the Communication from the Commission on immigration, integration and employment (9),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 9 March 2004 on the situation of women from minority groups in the European Union (10), |
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having regard to its resolution of 9 March 2004 on the situation of women from minority groups in the European Union (10),

| — | having regard to the Hague programme adopted by the European Council on 4 November 2004, which set the objectives to be implemented in the area of freedom, security and justice in the period 2005-2010, |
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having regard to the Hague programme adopted by the European Council on 4 November 2004, which set the objectives to be implemented in the area of freedom, security and justice in the period 2005-2010,

| — | having regard to the informal ministerial meeting in Groningen on 9 November 2004 at which ministers responsible for integration policy met for the first time, |
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having regard to the informal ministerial meeting in Groningen on 9 November 2004 at which ministers responsible for integration policy met for the first time,

| — | having regard to the common basic principles on integration adopted by the Council of the European Union on 19 November 2004, which represent a coherent set of recommendations that should constitute the foundations of the European Union's integration policy, |
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having regard to the common basic principles on integration adopted by the Council of the European Union on 19 November 2004, which represent a coherent set of recommendations that should constitute the foundations of the European Union's integration policy,

| — | having regard to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR) and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and in particular Articles 18, 20, 21 and 22 thereof, |
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having regard to the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR) and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and in particular Articles 18, 20, 21 and 22 thereof,

| — | having regard to Rule 45 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 45 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (A6-0307/2006), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (A6-0307/2006),

| A. | whereas the number of women immigrants is constantly increasing in the EU, accounting for approximately 54 % of the total number of immigrants and covering an increasingly broader range of categories (economic migration, immigration because of disasters, family reunification, political refugees or those fleeing armed conflicts, illegal immigration, asylum), |
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whereas the number of women immigrants is constantly increasing in the EU, accounting for approximately 54 % of the total number of immigrants and covering an increasingly broader range of categories (economic migration, immigration because of disasters, family reunification, political refugees or those fleeing armed conflicts, illegal immigration, asylum),

| B. | whereas there is no proper organised and coordinated European immigration policy, and the Union and its Member States need to devise a policy for regulating immigration in collaboration with third countries
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whereas there is no proper organised and coordinated European immigration policy, and the Union and its Member States need to devise a policy for regulating immigration in collaboration with third countries
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| C. | whereas women immigrants, as a general rule, encounter significant problems in integrating, primarily in terms of difficulty in accessing the labour market, low employment rates and high rates of unemployment, employment in temporary or low-paid jobs, often without social and economic protection or in sectors of the ‘grey’ economy and undeclared employment, limited linguistic skills, a low rate of participation in basic and, above all, tertiary education, limited participation in social, political, trade union and cultural life of the host country, poverty and social exclusion; whereas, nonetheless, a by no means negligible number of young woman graduates from the higher education systems of their countries come to take relatively unskilled jobs in the European Union, for example as domestic staff, as a consequence of the high rate of female unemployment in their countries and the low pay for the professions and jobs of their skills and qualifications, |
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C.

whereas women immigrants, as a general rule, encounter significant problems in integrating, primarily in terms of difficulty in accessing the labour market, low employment rates and high rates of unemployment, employment in temporary or low-paid jobs, often without social and economic protection or in sectors of the ‘grey’ economy and undeclared employment, limited linguistic skills, a low rate of participation in basic and, above all, tertiary education, limited participation in social, political, trade union and cultural life of the host country, poverty and social exclusion; whereas, nonetheless, a by no means negligible number of young woman graduates from the higher education systems of their countries come to take relatively unskilled jobs in the European Union, for example as domestic staff, as a consequence of the high rate of female unemployment in their countries and the low pay for the professions and jobs of their skills and qualifications,

| D. | whereas women immigrants often encounter severe discrimination as individuals dependent on their spouse's legal status, on the basis of Directive 2003/86/EC (non-autonomous status, restricted access to the labour market, insecure residential status in the event of widowhood, divorce, etc.) and because of the mentality, negative stereotypes and practices brought with them from their countries of origin and prevalent in the host society as well; notes, moreover, that in some immigrant communities, they face critical problems such as marginalisation, forced marriages, female genital mutilation and so-called crimes of honour, |
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D.

whereas women immigrants often encounter severe discrimination as individuals dependent on their spouse's legal status, on the basis of Directive 2003/86/EC (non-autonomous status, restricted access to the labour market, insecure residential status in the event of widowhood, divorce, etc.) and because of the mentality, negative stereotypes and practices brought with them from their countries of origin and prevalent in the host society as well; notes, moreover, that in some immigrant communities, they face critical problems such as marginalisation, forced marriages, female genital mutilation and so-called crimes of honour,

| E. | stressing that in very many cases the integration of immigrant women into society determines the integration of members of the second and third generations of citizens descended from immigrants, |
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stressing that in very many cases the integration of immigrant women into society determines the integration of members of the second and third generations of citizens descended from immigrants,

| F. | whereas women immigrants are more exposed to abuse, both psychological and physical, either because of their financial and legal dependence or because women immigrants with no legal status are more susceptible to abuse and sexual exploitation in the workplace and to human traffickers; whereas, in the case of immigrant women whose status is irregular, this lack of legal status within the territory of the State where they reside particularly exposes them to the risk that their fundamental rights may be denied, and for the same reason they are more frequently victims of discrimination and violence in everyday life, |
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F.

whereas women immigrants are more exposed to abuse, both psychological and physical, either because of their financial and legal dependence or because women immigrants with no legal status are more susceptible to abuse and sexual exploitation in the workplace and to human traffickers; whereas, in the case of immigrant women whose status is irregular, this lack of legal status within the territory of the State where they reside particularly exposes them to the risk that their fundamental rights may be denied, and for the same reason they are more frequently victims of discrimination and violence in everyday life,

| G. | whereas integration is a two-way process which presupposes both a willingness on the part of immigrant women to take responsibility for integration into their host society and a willingness among EU citizens to accept and integrate immigrant women; whereas in this connection integrated measures to influence patterns of behaviour both of immigrants and of the host societies at all relevant levels and to mobilise resources on both sides must be planned and implemented; whereas this two-way process requires mutual commitment, consisting of rights and obligations for the host society and for immigrants, |
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G.

whereas integration is a two-way process which presupposes both a willingness on the part of immigrant women to take responsibility for integration into their host society and a willingness among EU citizens to accept and integrate immigrant women; whereas in this connection integrated measures to influence patterns of behaviour both of immigrants and of the host societies at all relevant levels and to mobilise resources on both sides must be planned and implemented; whereas this two-way process requires mutual commitment, consisting of rights and obligations for the host society and for immigrants,

| H. | whereas it would seem, according to the latest reports evaluating national policies for the integration of immigrants, that the gender dimension has not been systematically taken into account either at the level of harmonised policies or at the level of data collection, |
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whereas it would seem, according to the latest reports evaluating national policies for the integration of immigrants, that the gender dimension has not been systematically taken into account either at the level of harmonised policies or at the level of data collection,

| I. | whereas human rights violations against immigrant women and girls in the form of so-called honour crimes, forced marriages, female genital mutilation, or other violations cannot be justified on any cultural or religious grounds and should in no circumstances be tolerated, |
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whereas human rights violations against immigrant women and girls in the form of so-called honour crimes, forced marriages, female genital mutilation, or other violations cannot be justified on any cultural or religious grounds and should in no circumstances be tolerated,

| J. | whereas the new Financial Framework for 2007-2013 provides not only for the strengthening of existing programmes and Funds for the integration of immigrants but also for new initiatives such as the Framework Programme on solidarity and the management of migration flows (which includes the Integration Fund for third-country nationals, the External Borders Fund and the Refugee Fund), which must incorporate the gender dimension and the best possible integration of women immigrants, |
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whereas the new Financial Framework for 2007-2013 provides not only for the strengthening of existing programmes and Funds for the integration of immigrants but also for new initiatives such as the Framework Programme on solidarity and the management of migration flows (which includes the Integration Fund for third-country nationals, the External Borders Fund and the Refugee Fund), which must incorporate the gender dimension and the best possible integration of women immigrants,

| K. | whereas it has been observed that there are numerous links between trafficking in women and economic migration, |
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whereas it has been observed that there are numerous links between trafficking in women and economic migration,

| 1. | Believes that European Union policy on development and social cohesion should implement effective reception and integration policies for immigrants, in particular women immigrants, who now represent the majority of those migrating to the EU for an increasing variety of reasons (economic, refugee, asylum, family reunification); welcomes the Commission's initiative to publish guidelines on the ‘common framework programme for the integration of third-country nationals in the EU’, stressing that all measures should take account of the particular nature of gender and the situation of women; |
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1.

Believes that European Union policy on development and social cohesion should implement effective reception and integration policies for immigrants, in particular women immigrants, who now represent the majority of those migrating to the EU for an increasing variety of reasons (economic, refugee, asylum, family reunification); welcomes the Commission's initiative to publish guidelines on the ‘common framework programme for the integration of third-country nationals in the EU’, stressing that all measures should take account of the particular nature of gender and the situation of women;

| 2. | Recognises the difficulties faced by newly-arrived immigrants, particularly women, who are the most vulnerable category because they suffer two-fold discrimination based on ethnic origin and on sex; calls on the Member States to strengthen the structures and social services which enable immigrants to settle in smoothly and to provide them with information about their rights and obligations in accordance with the principles and legislation of the Member States; |
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2.

Recognises the difficulties faced by newly-arrived immigrants, particularly women, who are the most vulnerable category because they suffer two-fold discrimination based on ethnic origin and on sex; calls on the Member States to strengthen the structures and social services which enable immigrants to settle in smoothly and to provide them with information about their rights and obligations in accordance with the principles and legislation of the Member States;

| 3. | Calls on the Member States to support information campaigns, including campaigns at local and regional level, aimed at migrant women with a view to preventing and averting forced or arranged marriages, female genital mutilation, and other forms of mental or physical coercion; believes that such campaigns should be multilingual, using simple language that everyone can understand; |
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Calls on the Member States to support information campaigns, including campaigns at local and regional level, aimed at migrant women with a view to preventing and averting forced or arranged marriages, female genital mutilation, and other forms of mental or physical coercion; believes that such campaigns should be multilingual, using simple language that everyone can understand;

| 4. | Calls on the Member States and the Commission to make provision for the funding of programmes specifically for women providing information on the preconditions for immigrants to enter and reside in the European Union; also calls for the strengthening of consular and diplomatic structures to tackle the needs of immigration more effectively; |
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Calls on the Member States and the Commission to make provision for the funding of programmes specifically for women providing information on the preconditions for immigrants to enter and reside in the European Union; also calls for the strengthening of consular and diplomatic structures to tackle the needs of immigration more effectively;

| 5. | Calls on immigrant organisations to encourage women members in particular, but also their families, to work actively to integrate and to take advantage of the opportunities for integration which the host countries provide, in order to support the integration efforts of the host societies; |
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Calls on immigrant organisations to encourage women members in particular, but also their families, to work actively to integrate and to take advantage of the opportunities for integration which the host countries provide, in order to support the integration efforts of the host societies;

| 6. | Stresses that Directive 2003/86/EC has not yet been satisfactorily implemented by all Member States, leaving substantial scope for discriminatory treatment of women immigrants; |
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Stresses that Directive 2003/86/EC has not yet been satisfactorily implemented by all Member States, leaving substantial scope for discriminatory treatment of women immigrants;

| 7. | Calls on Member States, on the basis of their national legislation and international conventions, to guarantee respect for the fundamental rights of immigrant women, whether or not their status is regular, particularly protection from enslavement and violence, access to emergency medical care, legal aid, education for children and migrant workers, equal treatment with regard to working conditions and the right to join trade unions (UN Convention for the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families — 1990); |
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Calls on Member States, on the basis of their national legislation and international conventions, to guarantee respect for the fundamental rights of immigrant women, whether or not their status is regular, particularly protection from enslavement and violence, access to emergency medical care, legal aid, education for children and migrant workers, equal treatment with regard to working conditions and the right to join trade unions (UN Convention for the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families — 1990);

| 8. | Calls on Member States, in compliance with their national legislation and international conventions (UN Convention for Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families — 1990), to ensure access to education for the children of immigrant women whose status is irregular; |
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Calls on Member States, in compliance with their national legislation and international conventions (UN Convention for Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families — 1990), to ensure access to education for the children of immigrant women whose status is irregular;

| 9. | Calls on the Member States to ensure, through bilateral labour agreements relating to the entry of third-country nationals or via other methods, that women immigrants enjoy secure legal and labour status in the host countries and that they do not suffer discrimination on the basis of either gender or origin, in accordance with the Community acquis; |
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Calls on the Member States to ensure, through bilateral labour agreements relating to the entry of third-country nationals or via other methods, that women immigrants enjoy secure legal and labour status in the host countries and that they do not suffer discrimination on the basis of either gender or origin, in accordance with the Community acquis;

| 10. | Calls on the Member States to take effective action to combat all forms of violence against women immigrants by providing adequate medical, legal and social support to the victims of violence, implementing social rehabilitation programmes for them, offering victims of the sex trade access to refuges, taking due account of their need for safety and protection, and by providing preventive information to women immigrants concerning their rights in the host country; |
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Calls on the Member States to take effective action to combat all forms of violence against women immigrants by providing adequate medical, legal and social support to the victims of violence, implementing social rehabilitation programmes for them, offering victims of the sex trade access to refuges, taking due account of their need for safety and protection, and by providing preventive information to women immigrants concerning their rights in the host country;

| 11. | Calls on the Member States, in compliance with Directive 2004/81/EC, when considering applications for autonomous legal status, to take due account of the circumstances of women immigrants who are victims of violence, in particular victims of physical and psychological violence including the continuing practice of forced or arranged marriage and to ensure that all administrative measures are taken to protect such women, including effective access to assistance and protection mechanisms; calls on the Member States to simplify the procedures for granting a temporary or permanent residence permit to victims of the sex trade on the basis of the provisions of the abovementioned Protocol to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons, especially women and children, and to adopt measures to approve special residence permits in exceptional circumstances in order to enable foreign victims without legal status to escape from violence; |
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Calls on the Member States, in compliance with Directive 2004/81/EC, when considering applications for autonomous legal status, to take due account of the circumstances of women immigrants who are victims of violence, in particular victims of physical and psychological violence including the continuing practice of forced or arranged marriage and to ensure that all administrative measures are taken to protect such women, including effective access to assistance and protection mechanisms; calls on the Member States to simplify the procedures for granting a temporary or permanent residence permit to victims of the sex trade on the basis of the provisions of the abovementioned Protocol to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons, especially women and children, and to adopt measures to approve special residence permits in exceptional circumstances in order to enable foreign victims without legal status to escape from violence;

| 12. | Calls on the Member States to ensure that bilateral agreements with third countries are negotiated and concluded on the basis of respect for the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, in particular with regard to the status of persons in the event of marriage, divorce, child custody, repudiation or polygamy; |
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Calls on the Member States to ensure that bilateral agreements with third countries are negotiated and concluded on the basis of respect for the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, in particular with regard to the status of persons in the event of marriage, divorce, child custody, repudiation or polygamy;

| 13. | Calls on the Council, the Commission and the Member States, due to the fact that the explosion in the entertainment and sex industries is providing additional migration channels for immigrant women, to enhance the legal framework guaranteeing them the right to hold their own passport and residence permit and making it possible to hold a person criminally responsible for taking these documents away, in accordance with Council Decision 2006/619/EC of 24 July 2006 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the UN Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children (11) (2000); |
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Calls on the Council, the Commission and the Member States, due to the fact that the explosion in the entertainment and sex industries is providing additional migration channels for immigrant women, to enhance the legal framework guaranteeing them the right to hold their own passport and residence permit and making it possible to hold a person criminally responsible for taking these documents away, in accordance with Council Decision 2006/619/EC of 24 July 2006 on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Community, of the UN Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children (11) (2000);

| 14. | Calls on the Member States to incorporate, in their national action plans on employment and social integration, measures to promote the participation of women immigrants in the labour market, fight undeclared work, ensure respect for women's social rights (equal pay, social security, pension rights, etc.), provide support for entrepreneurship, ensure that elderly women immigrants do not suffer poverty and exclusion and promote the role of the social partners and trade unions, in the process of women's social and economic integration; |
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Calls on the Member States to incorporate, in their national action plans on employment and social integration, measures to promote the participation of women immigrants in the labour market, fight undeclared work, ensure respect for women's social rights (equal pay, social security, pension rights, etc.), provide support for entrepreneurship, ensure that elderly women immigrants do not suffer poverty and exclusion and promote the role of the social partners and trade unions, in the process of women's social and economic integration;

| 15. | Calls on the Member States to ensure that women immigrants receive adequate and essential education in the form of language lessons and information concerning fundamental human, political and social rights and democratic principles in the host country, which will facilitate their smooth social integration into the host country and protect them from discrimination in the family and society; |
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Calls on the Member States to ensure that women immigrants receive adequate and essential education in the form of language lessons and information concerning fundamental human, political and social rights and democratic principles in the host country, which will facilitate their smooth social integration into the host country and protect them from discrimination in the family and society;

| 16. | Stresses, in particular, the importance of unconditional and even priority access for immigrant women to education and language training, which are essential prerequisites for true integration into society and working life; invites Member States to introduce compulsory language training for immigrant women and girls, as a way of facilitating their integration, and to protect them from discrimination in the family and society; |
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Stresses, in particular, the importance of unconditional and even priority access for immigrant women to education and language training, which are essential prerequisites for true integration into society and working life; invites Member States to introduce compulsory language training for immigrant women and girls, as a way of facilitating their integration, and to protect them from discrimination in the family and society;

| 17. | Calls on the Member States to promote the access of young women immigrants to education and training systems in the host countries, and to promote their participation in the integrated action programme in the field of lifelong learning 2007-2013, which includes the Erasmus, Leonardo Da Vinci, Comenius and Grundtvig programmes, and in the Socrates, Culture 2007-2013 and Youth in action 2007-2013 programmes; considers that it is particularly important to recognise the professional qualifications and skills of women (particularly scientific diplomas) and to ensure that they have access to language training, which will enable them to integrate better; |
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Calls on the Member States to promote the access of young women immigrants to education and training systems in the host countries, and to promote their participation in the integrated action programme in the field of lifelong learning 2007-2013, which includes the Erasmus, Leonardo Da Vinci, Comenius and Grundtvig programmes, and in the Socrates, Culture 2007-2013 and Youth in action 2007-2013 programmes; considers that it is particularly important to recognise the professional qualifications and skills of women (particularly scientific diplomas) and to ensure that they have access to language training, which will enable them to integrate better;

| 18. | Calls on the Member States to promote immigrant women's access to employment and to ensure adequate vocational training, adopting positive measures to fight the two-fold discrimination suffered by immigrant women on the labour market and creating favourable conditions for them to gain access the labour market and to balance their professional and private life, especially by putting into place accessible child-care facilities; |
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Calls on the Member States to promote immigrant women's access to employment and to ensure adequate vocational training, adopting positive measures to fight the two-fold discrimination suffered by immigrant women on the labour market and creating favourable conditions for them to gain access the labour market and to balance their professional and private life, especially by putting into place accessible child-care facilities;

| 19. | Calls on the Member States to show particular sensitivity in encouraging the participation of women immigrants in social and political life in accordance with national legislation and the opportunities deriving therefrom; |
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Calls on the Member States to show particular sensitivity in encouraging the participation of women immigrants in social and political life in accordance with national legislation and the opportunities deriving therefrom;

| 20. | Points out that parents' preventing immigrant girls from taking part in sports, swimming and school classes must not be tolerated and cannot be excused on cultural or religious grounds; calls on schools and authorities to ensure that immigrant girls take part in school education and enforce the compulsory school attendance in accordance with national rules; |
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Points out that parents' preventing immigrant girls from taking part in sports, swimming and school classes must not be tolerated and cannot be excused on cultural or religious grounds; calls on schools and authorities to ensure that immigrant girls take part in school education and enforce the compulsory school attendance in accordance with national rules;

| 21. | Stresses that national, local and regional authorities are called upon to play an ever-expanding role in the process of integrating women immigrants with pro-active policies and to conduct a more intensive open dialogue so as to communicate and cooperate with immigrant communities and networks, and calls on the Member States and the European Union to support these efforts financially and by means of exchanges of information so that, in particular, problems such as housing, ‘ghettoisation’, crime, access to public and social services, health services, childcare, etc. can be tackled, and stresses also the role of organised immigrant communities and of the NGOs, which provide advice, information and support for immigrant women; |
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Stresses that national, local and regional authorities are called upon to play an ever-expanding role in the process of integrating women immigrants with pro-active policies and to conduct a more intensive open dialogue so as to communicate and cooperate with immigrant communities and networks, and calls on the Member States and the European Union to support these efforts financially and by means of exchanges of information so that, in particular, problems such as housing, ‘ghettoisation’, crime, access to public and social services, health services, childcare, etc. can be tackled, and stresses also the role of organised immigrant communities and of the NGOs, which provide advice, information and support for immigrant women;

| 22. | Calls on the Council, the Commission and the Member States to take all necessary action to protect the rights of immigrant women and immigrant girls and to fight the discrimination they face in their community of origin, by refusing all forms of cultural and religious relativism which could violate women's fundamental rights; |
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Calls on the Council, the Commission and the Member States to take all necessary action to protect the rights of immigrant women and immigrant girls and to fight the discrimination they face in their community of origin, by refusing all forms of cultural and religious relativism which could violate women's fundamental rights;

| 23. | Calls on Member States to adopt and to implement specific legal provisions on female genital mutilation, and to introduce compulsory recording by healthcare workers of all cases of female genital mutilation, including the recording of actual cases and cases in which there is a suspicion that female genital mutilation may take place; |
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23.

Calls on Member States to adopt and to implement specific legal provisions on female genital mutilation, and to introduce compulsory recording by healthcare workers of all cases of female genital mutilation, including the recording of actual cases and cases in which there is a suspicion that female genital mutilation may take place;

| 24. | Calls on Member States to speak out against tradition-based violence against women, to condemn family-induced violations of the human rights of immigrant women and girls, and to check which laws are applicable to hold family members responsible, especially in the case of so-called honour crimes; |
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24.

Calls on Member States to speak out against tradition-based violence against women, to condemn family-induced violations of the human rights of immigrant women and girls, and to check which laws are applicable to hold family members responsible, especially in the case of so-called honour crimes;

| 25. | Calls on the Commission, the Member States and the countries of origin to provide their populations with systematic and responsible information about the EU's immigration policies and challenges, the opportunities and obligations of immigrants, both men and women, in the host countries, with the aim of preventing the negative impact of illegal immigration, and the marginalisation and economic and sexual exploitation of women immigrants in the host countries; |
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25.

Calls on the Commission, the Member States and the countries of origin to provide their populations with systematic and responsible information about the EU's immigration policies and challenges, the opportunities and obligations of immigrants, both men and women, in the host countries, with the aim of preventing the negative impact of illegal immigration, and the marginalisation and economic and sexual exploitation of women immigrants in the host countries;

| 26. | Calls on the Commission, in the context of the proposed regulation on Community statistics on migration and international protection, to include reliable indicators and comparable data on immigrant women so as to give a specific idea of their situation and the problems they face; |
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26.

Calls on the Commission, in the context of the proposed regulation on Community statistics on migration and international protection, to include reliable indicators and comparable data on immigrant women so as to give a specific idea of their situation and the problems they face;

| 27. | Calls on the Commission to carry out a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the harmonised policies and measures implemented on behalf of women immigrants via the existing financial instruments and programmes (European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund, the European Refugee Fund, the EQUAL initiative, the Daphne programme to combat violence against children, young people and women, European programmes in the fields of education, employment, combating social exclusion and discrimination); |
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27.

Calls on the Commission to carry out a qualitative and quantitative assessment of the harmonised policies and measures implemented on behalf of women immigrants via the existing financial instruments and programmes (European Social Fund, the European Regional Development Fund, the European Refugee Fund, the EQUAL initiative, the Daphne programme to combat violence against children, young people and women, European programmes in the fields of education, employment, combating social exclusion and discrimination);

| 28. | Welcomes the Commission's initiative under the common framework programme for the integration of third-country nationals into the EU to issue guidelines on the integration policies which the Member States should pursue, and notes that it specifies expressly that the actions to be taken should take account of the particular factors relating to gender and the situation of women, young people and the children of immigrants; |
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28.

Welcomes the Commission's initiative under the common framework programme for the integration of third-country nationals into the EU to issue guidelines on the integration policies which the Member States should pursue, and notes that it specifies expressly that the actions to be taken should take account of the particular factors relating to gender and the situation of women, young people and the children of immigrants;

| 29. | Calls on the Commission to collect gender-related data on immigration into the EU and to arrange for the analysis of that data by the European Institute for Gender Equality in order to highlight further the particular needs and problems of women immigrants and the most appropriate methods of integrating them into the societies of the host countries; |
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29.

Calls on the Commission to collect gender-related data on immigration into the EU and to arrange for the analysis of that data by the European Institute for Gender Equality in order to highlight further the particular needs and problems of women immigrants and the most appropriate methods of integrating them into the societies of the host countries;

| 30. | Welcomes the fact that one of the main specific goals of the European Integration Fund is the obligation on Member State bodies that provide services to improve the way in which they meet the needs of various groups of third-country nationals, including women and children; in this framework for action, requests that free advisory services be provided for immigrant women on the subjects of women's rights, health, sexual and reproductive rights, employment and other related issues; |
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30.

Welcomes the fact that one of the main specific goals of the European Integration Fund is the obligation on Member State bodies that provide services to improve the way in which they meet the needs of various groups of third-country nationals, including women and children; in this framework for action, requests that free advisory services be provided for immigrant women on the subjects of women's rights, health, sexual and reproductive rights, employment and other related issues;

| 31. | Welcomes the reference to the afore-mentioned common basic principles on integration adopted by the Council of the European Union which represent a coherent set of recommendations that should constitute the foundations of the European Union's integration policy, and calls on the Finnish Presidency to give the principles priority on its agenda; |
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31.

Welcomes the reference to the afore-mentioned common basic principles on integration adopted by the Council of the European Union which represent a coherent set of recommendations that should constitute the foundations of the European Union's integration policy, and calls on the Finnish Presidency to give the principles priority on its agenda;

| 32. | Welcomes the decision to designate 2007 as the European year of equal opportunities for all and 2008 as the year of intercultural dialogue, which are to be used to raise awareness of discrimination (violations of fundamental rights) against women and girls and provide society with a wider range of information on the position and role of women immigrants, their culture and their aspirations in the host countries; notes that there should be a two-way process of promoting information and the participation of women immigrants in European social events; |
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32.

Welcomes the decision to designate 2007 as the European year of equal opportunities for all and 2008 as the year of intercultural dialogue, which are to be used to raise awareness of discrimination (violations of fundamental rights) against women and girls and provide society with a wider range of information on the position and role of women immigrants, their culture and their aspirations in the host countries; notes that there should be a two-way process of promoting information and the participation of women immigrants in European social events;

| 33. | Condemns forced marriages and calls on the Member States to introduce in their national legislation measures aiming at prosecuting any of their citizens who may seek to contract or help to organise one, including when the forced marriage is contracted outside their territory; |
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33.

Condemns forced marriages and calls on the Member States to introduce in their national legislation measures aiming at prosecuting any of their citizens who may seek to contract or help to organise one, including when the forced marriage is contracted outside their territory;

| 34. | Urges the Council and the Commission, in the framework of a European common immigration and asylum policy, to include the risk of being subjected to female genital mutilation among the reasons for requesting the right of asylum, in accordance with the international guidelines issued by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees affirming that the international definition of refugees ‘covers gender-related claims’; |
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34.

Urges the Council and the Commission, in the framework of a European common immigration and asylum policy, to include the risk of being subjected to female genital mutilation among the reasons for requesting the right of asylum, in accordance with the international guidelines issued by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees affirming that the international definition of refugees ‘covers gender-related claims’;

| 35. | Urges the Member States which have not done so to ensure that effective and deterrent penalties apply under their criminal codes to all forms of violence against women and children, particularly forced marriage, polygamy, so-called crimes of honour and female genital mutilation, and to increase the awareness of police and judicial authorities of those issues; |
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35.

Urges the Member States which have not done so to ensure that effective and deterrent penalties apply under their criminal codes to all forms of violence against women and children, particularly forced marriage, polygamy, so-called crimes of honour and female genital mutilation, and to increase the awareness of police and judicial authorities of those issues;

| 36. | Notes with concern that polygamous marriages have been recognised as legal in Member States, even though polygamy is prohibited; calls on the Member States to ensure that the illegality of polygamy is upheld; urges the Commission to consider including a ban on polygamous marriages in its current proposal for introducing rules concerning applicable law in matrimonial matters; |
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36.

Notes with concern that polygamous marriages have been recognised as legal in Member States, even though polygamy is prohibited; calls on the Member States to ensure that the illegality of polygamy is upheld; urges the Commission to consider including a ban on polygamous marriages in its current proposal for introducing rules concerning applicable law in matrimonial matters;

| 37. | Calls on the Member States to enforce policies that ensure the equality of all people, such as that of the 1951 Convention relating to the status of refugees, so that measures taken against illegal migration by the Member States are fully compatible with the principles of non-discrimination; |
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37.

Calls on the Member States to enforce policies that ensure the equality of all people, such as that of the 1951 Convention relating to the status of refugees, so that measures taken against illegal migration by the Member States are fully compatible with the principles of non-discrimination;

| 38. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the Member States. |
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38.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the governments and parliaments of the Member States.

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(1)  OJ L 261, 6.8.2004, p. 19.

(2)  OJ L 180, 19.7.2000, p. 22.

(3)  OJ L 31, 6.2.2003, p. 18.

(4)  OJ L 251, 3.10.2003, p. 12.

(5)  OJ L 16, 23.1.2004, p. 44.

(6)  OJ L 304, 30.9.2004, p. 12.

(7)  OJ C 233 E, 28.9.2006, p. 121.

(8)  OJ C 124 E, 25.5.2006, p. 535.

(9)  OJ C 92 E, 16.4.2004, p. 390.

(10)  OJ C 102 E, 28.4.2004, p. 497.

(11)  OJ L 262, 22.9.2006, p. 51.

P6_TA(2006)0438

Recovery of Community funds

European Parliament resolution on the recovery of Community funds (2005/2163(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission's white paper on its reform (COM(2000)0200) and, in particular, the part thereof relating to action 96 concerning the more effective management of recovery of unduly paid funds, |
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having regard to the Commission's white paper on its reform (COM(2000)0200) and, in particular, the part thereof relating to action 96 concerning the more effective management of recovery of unduly paid funds,

| — | having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Improving the recovery of Community entitlements arising from direct and shared management of Community expenditure’ (COM(2002)0671), |
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having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Improving the recovery of Community entitlements arising from direct and shared management of Community expenditure’ (COM(2002)0671),

| — | having regard to the report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the use of the provisions on mutual assistance for the recovery of claims relating to certain levies, duties, taxes and other measures (COM(2006)0043), |
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having regard to the report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the use of the provisions on mutual assistance for the recovery of claims relating to certain levies, duties, taxes and other measures (COM(2006)0043),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 8 April 2003 on the discharge for 2001 (1), especially paragraphs 39 to 43 thereof, |
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having regard to its resolution of 8 April 2003 on the discharge for 2001 (1), especially paragraphs 39 to 43 thereof,

| — | having regard to its resolution of 29 January 2004 on the follow-up to the discharge for 2001 (2), especially paragraphs 7 to 9 thereof, |
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having regard to its resolution of 29 January 2004 on the follow-up to the discharge for 2001 (2), especially paragraphs 7 to 9 thereof,

| — | having regard to its resolution of 21 April 2004 on the discharge for 2002 (3), especially paragraph 7 thereof, |
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having regard to its resolution of 21 April 2004 on the discharge for 2002 (3), especially paragraph 7 thereof,

| — | having regard to its resolution of 12 April 2005 on the discharge for 2003 (4), especially paragraphs 83 to 85 thereof, |
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having regard to its resolution of 12 April 2005 on the discharge for 2003 (4), especially paragraphs 83 to 85 thereof,

| — | having regard to its resolution of 7 June 2005 on the protection of the Communities' financial interests and the fight against fraud (5), |
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having regard to its resolution of 7 June 2005 on the protection of the Communities' financial interests and the fight against fraud (5),

| — | having regard to the Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (6), especially Article 72 thereof, |
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having regard to the Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (6), especially Article 72 thereof,

| — | having regard to Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 (7) laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002, and particularly Article 78 (3)(f) and Article 84 thereof, |
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having regard to Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 (7) laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002, and particularly Article 78 (3)(f) and Article 84 thereof,

| — | having regard to the report of the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the application of the implementing rules for the new Financial Regulation (COM(2005)0181), |
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having regard to the report of the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the application of the implementing rules for the new Financial Regulation (COM(2005)0181),

| — | having regard to the proposal for a Council regulation amending Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the budget of the European Communities (COM(2005)0181), |
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having regard to the proposal for a Council regulation amending Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the budget of the European Communities (COM(2005)0181),

| — | having regard to Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 (8), especially Articles 3 and 5 thereof as regards irregularities and fraud, and to Regulations (EC) Nos 1469/95 (9), 515/97 (10) and 1258/1999 (11), |
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having regard to Regulation (EEC) No 595/91 (8), especially Articles 3 and 5 thereof as regards irregularities and fraud, and to Regulations (EC) Nos 1469/95 (9), 515/97 (10) and 1258/1999 (11),

| — | having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (12) (the new CAP Regulation), especially Article 32 thereof, |
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having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (12) (the new CAP Regulation), especially Article 32 thereof,

| — | having regard to the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Communities in Case C-87/01 P Commission v CEMR
   (13), |
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having regard to the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Communities in Case C-87/01 P Commission v CEMR
   (13),

| — | having regard to Article 256 of the EC Treaty, |
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having regard to Article 256 of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Rule 45 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 45 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A6-0303/2006), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A6-0303/2006),

| A. | whereas the Commission has still not implemented the detailed action plan for quantifying, identifying and explaining the use of the sums actually paid in interest and penalty fees to the agricultural payment agencies, as Parliament called for in paragraphs 39 to 43 of its above mentioned resolution on the discharge for 2001, |
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A.

whereas the Commission has still not implemented the detailed action plan for quantifying, identifying and explaining the use of the sums actually paid in interest and penalty fees to the agricultural payment agencies, as Parliament called for in paragraphs 39 to 43 of its above mentioned resolution on the discharge for 2001,

| B. | whereas Parliament noted with concern in its above mentioned resolution on the follow-up to the discharge for 2001 the absence of any such detailed plan; whereas the amounts of the Community funds recovered on a basis of shared management are not regularly entered in the EU budget, |
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B.

whereas Parliament noted with concern in its above mentioned resolution on the follow-up to the discharge for 2001 the absence of any such detailed plan; whereas the amounts of the Community funds recovered on a basis of shared management are not regularly entered in the EU budget,

| C. | having regard to the joint seminar organised in Bled, Slovenia, on 30 March 2006 by the Slovenian customs authorities and the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF), which brought together veterinarians, health experts and anti-fraud investigators to discuss the action to be taken to combat illegal trade in agricultural products and the resultant health risks to consumers, |
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C.

having regard to the joint seminar organised in Bled, Slovenia, on 30 March 2006 by the Slovenian customs authorities and the European Anti-fraud Office (OLAF), which brought together veterinarians, health experts and anti-fraud investigators to discuss the action to be taken to combat illegal trade in agricultural products and the resultant health risks to consumers,

The Financial Regulation

| 1. | Recalls that the Financial Regulation states that the recovery of sums owing to the EU may, should the debtor not voluntarily effect the reimbursement, be secured by judicial means or by an enforcement order obtained pursuant to Article 256 of the EC Treaty; |
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1.

Recalls that the Financial Regulation states that the recovery of sums owing to the EU may, should the debtor not voluntarily effect the reimbursement, be secured by judicial means or by an enforcement order obtained pursuant to Article 256 of the EC Treaty;

| 2. | Welcomes, as far as recovery is concerned, the three proposals submitted by the Commission in the framework of the 2002 reform of the Financial Regulation, whose main features are as follows:






  — | recognition of the privileged nature of debts owed to the Community, on the grounds of equivalence to Member States' tax debts; |
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2.

Welcomes, as far as recovery is concerned, the three proposals submitted by the Commission in the framework of the 2002 reform of the Financial Regulation, whose main features are as follows:

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recognition of the privileged nature of debts owed to the Community, on the grounds of equivalence to Member States' tax debts;

| — | a five-year deadline for recovery of sums owed to the Community, subject naturally to the possibility of prolonging this deadline where active steps are being taken to secure recovery; this would create greater security for the institutions and for debtors; |
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a five-year deadline for recovery of sums owed to the Community, subject naturally to the possibility of prolonging this deadline where active steps are being taken to secure recovery; this would create greater security for the institutions and for debtors;

| — | making sums owed to the Community equivalent to sums owed in the civil sphere, in line with the instruments adopted in the field of civil judicial cooperation (cf. Articles 72(2), 73a and 73b of the above mentioned proposal for a Council regulation amending Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002; |
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making sums owed to the Community equivalent to sums owed in the civil sphere, in line with the instruments adopted in the field of civil judicial cooperation (cf. Articles 72(2), 73a and 73b of the above mentioned proposal for a Council regulation amending Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002;

| 3. | Calls on the Commission to prepare a revision of the Financial Regulation, especially its implementing rules, with a view to clarifying the exact classification in accrual terms of the sums owed in the context of different types of Community payment; |
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3.

Calls on the Commission to prepare a revision of the Financial Regulation, especially its implementing rules, with a view to clarifying the exact classification in accrual terms of the sums owed in the context of different types of Community payment;

| 4. | Recalls that this proposal is covered by Article 3(1) of the implementing rules for the Financial Regulation; recalls further that Article 105 of the implementing rules distinguishes between pre-financing, interim payments and closure of the expenditure and that a distinction is also made between pre-financing paid to Member States in performance of a contract within the meaning of Article 88 of the Financial Regulation or under pre-accession instruments and advances pursuant to Article 265 of the implementing rules for the Financial Regulation; |
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4.

Recalls that this proposal is covered by Article 3(1) of the implementing rules for the Financial Regulation; recalls further that Article 105 of the implementing rules distinguishes between pre-financing, interim payments and closure of the expenditure and that a distinction is also made between pre-financing paid to Member States in performance of a contract within the meaning of Article 88 of the Financial Regulation or under pre-accession instruments and advances pursuant to Article 265 of the implementing rules for the Financial Regulation;

| 5. | Notes that arrangements must be made to recover advance payments in cases where a project has to be discontinued owing to force majeure or for other reasons; notes also that such cases can be dealt with not by recovering the sum owed, but rather by offsetting it against a due and certain claim on the European Union by the contractual partner under another contract; |
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5.

Notes that arrangements must be made to recover advance payments in cases where a project has to be discontinued owing to force majeure or for other reasons; notes also that such cases can be dealt with not by recovering the sum owed, but rather by offsetting it against a due and certain claim on the European Union by the contractual partner under another contract;

| 6. | Takes the view that the legitimate expectations of the beneficiary should as a rule be protected where he has used the monies or made arrangements relating to the monies which cannot be cancelled or can be cancelled only subject to unreasonable penalties; is of the opinion that the beneficiary cannot invoke legitimate expectations where:






  (a) | he has obtained authorisation of expenditure through deliberate deception, threat or bribery; |
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6.

Takes the view that the legitimate expectations of the beneficiary should as a rule be protected where he has used the monies or made arrangements relating to the monies which cannot be cancelled or can be cancelled only subject to unreasonable penalties; is of the opinion that the beneficiary cannot invoke legitimate expectations where:

(a)

he has obtained authorisation of expenditure through deliberate deception, threat or bribery;

| (b) | the authorisation of expenditure has been obtained by supplying information which in essential respects was incorrect or incomplete; and |
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(b)

the authorisation of expenditure has been obtained by supplying information which in essential respects was incorrect or incomplete; and

| (c) | the beneficiary was aware of the illegal nature of the measures on which the authorisation was based or was unaware thereof owing to gross negligence; |
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(c)

the beneficiary was aware of the illegal nature of the measures on which the authorisation was based or was unaware thereof owing to gross negligence;

| 7. | Considers that the Commission should submit to Parliament, at regular intervals, an overview of outstanding amounts to be recovered broken down by the total owed per directorate-general and the length of time for which each amount has been outstanding; |
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7.

Considers that the Commission should submit to Parliament, at regular intervals, an overview of outstanding amounts to be recovered broken down by the total owed per directorate-general and the length of time for which each amount has been outstanding;

| 8. | Considers that the principles of budget universality and accuracy, as embodied in the Treaty and the Financial Regulation, must be respected by the implementing rules and the sectoral legislation; |
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8.

Considers that the principles of budget universality and accuracy, as embodied in the Treaty and the Financial Regulation, must be respected by the implementing rules and the sectoral legislation;

| 9. | Considers, furthermore, that the Member States need above all to prove their compliance with international accounting standards, and that it needs to be asked whether that could be used by the EU in order to develop a common approach in the matter; |
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9.

Considers, furthermore, that the Member States need above all to prove their compliance with international accounting standards, and that it needs to be asked whether that could be used by the EU in order to develop a common approach in the matter;

| 10. | Points out that, pursuant to Article 78(1)(c) of the Financial Regulation, the authorising officer may ascertain whether expenditure is consistent with the provisions of the contract, and that, before the authorising officer can forward the recovery order to the accounting officer, he must consider whether the beneficiary could legitimately expect that the expenditure would be authorised and whether those expectations should be protected given the public interest in the recovery of the sums owed; |
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10.

Points out that, pursuant to Article 78(1)(c) of the Financial Regulation, the authorising officer may ascertain whether expenditure is consistent with the provisions of the contract, and that, before the authorising officer can forward the recovery order to the accounting officer, he must consider whether the beneficiary could legitimately expect that the expenditure would be authorised and whether those expectations should be protected given the public interest in the recovery of the sums owed;

| 11. | Notes that too little use is made of the possibility of granting the debtor additional time for payment against the lodging of a guarantee and payment of default interest pursuant to Article 85 of the implementing rules for the Financial Regulation with a view to recovering at least a part of the sum owed; |
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11.

Notes that too little use is made of the possibility of granting the debtor additional time for payment against the lodging of a guarantee and payment of default interest pursuant to Article 85 of the implementing rules for the Financial Regulation with a view to recovering at least a part of the sum owed;

| 12. | Notes that, in most cases, recovery is effected by offsetting the sum owed against a debt payable to the contractual partner, if the conditions governing offsetting have been met; notes also that in cases where offsetting is not possible, the sum owed can ultimately be recovered only by threatening the contractual partner with the discontinuance of his services unless he repays the sum owed; |
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12.

Notes that, in most cases, recovery is effected by offsetting the sum owed against a debt payable to the contractual partner, if the conditions governing offsetting have been met; notes also that in cases where offsetting is not possible, the sum owed can ultimately be recovered only by threatening the contractual partner with the discontinuance of his services unless he repays the sum owed;

| 13. | Considers it important to point out that the authorising officer should inform OLAF immediately if he establishes that the expenditure is not consistent with the contract or that authorisation was obtained by deceit, threat or bribery; |
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13.

Considers it important to point out that the authorising officer should inform OLAF immediately if he establishes that the expenditure is not consistent with the contract or that authorisation was obtained by deceit, threat or bribery;

Procedures

| 14. | Notes that, seven years after the outbreak of the ‘Italburro’ scandal over adulterated butter and despite the attention paid to the matter by the EU institutions, notably Parliament and the Commission (OLAF):






  (a) | the sum recovered is less than 0,1 % of the estimated amount of the fraud; |
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14.

Notes that, seven years after the outbreak of the ‘Italburro’ scandal over adulterated butter and despite the attention paid to the matter by the EU institutions, notably Parliament and the Commission (OLAF):

(a)

the sum recovered is less than 0,1 % of the estimated amount of the fraud;

| (b) | the action of the Italian authorities, thanks to which it was possible to dismantle the criminal network, bring dozens of perpetrators to justice, confiscate hundreds of tonnes of adulterated products and collect proofs of trafficking in tens of thousands of tonnes of adulterated butter sent to other Member States, has had almost no follow-up, and the level of EU cooperation has been particularly disappointing, if not non-existent; |
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(b)

the action of the Italian authorities, thanks to which it was possible to dismantle the criminal network, bring dozens of perpetrators to justice, confiscate hundreds of tonnes of adulterated products and collect proofs of trafficking in tens of thousands of tonnes of adulterated butter sent to other Member States, has had almost no follow-up, and the level of EU cooperation has been particularly disappointing, if not non-existent;

| (c) | the Member States have different and mutually incompatible procedures, and the very fact that trafficking in adulterated substances is a crime in one Member State and a purely administrative problem in another has meant that the sum recovered has been a mere one tenth of that expected; |
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(c)

the Member States have different and mutually incompatible procedures, and the very fact that trafficking in adulterated substances is a crime in one Member State and a purely administrative problem in another has meant that the sum recovered has been a mere one tenth of that expected;

| (d) | public health has been neglected, with no-one to date having analysed the possible contamination of the butter by the use of substances prohibited for food products in the wake of the BSE crisis; |
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(d)

public health has been neglected, with no-one to date having analysed the possible contamination of the butter by the use of substances prohibited for food products in the wake of the BSE crisis;

| 15. | Notes that although the Commission has acknowledged the existence of wrongdoing in the so-called Blue Dragon affair and has decided to cut EU funds corresponding to the fraud, it considers it to be the sole responsibility of the Member State that shares the management of these funds to investigate the full extent of the alleged irregularity, to pursue its culprits, and/or to seek compensation for the victims of the fraud; notes also the fact that the Blue Dragon affair falls between two Member States, Spain and France, which makes the attribution of responsibility more difficult and which gives it a more obviously European character; considers that the Commission is a public authority with direct responsibilities concerning European citizens, on whose trust it depends — through the European Parliament — and that, therefore, the Commission should not only seek to recover European funds from a Member State where they have been misused, but should also use its best endeavours to see that wrongdoers are prosecuted and their victims compensated; |
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15.

Notes that although the Commission has acknowledged the existence of wrongdoing in the so-called Blue Dragon affair and has decided to cut EU funds corresponding to the fraud, it considers it to be the sole responsibility of the Member State that shares the management of these funds to investigate the full extent of the alleged irregularity, to pursue its culprits, and/or to seek compensation for the victims of the fraud; notes also the fact that the Blue Dragon affair falls between two Member States, Spain and France, which makes the attribution of responsibility more difficult and which gives it a more obviously European character; considers that the Commission is a public authority with direct responsibilities concerning European citizens, on whose trust it depends — through the European Parliament — and that, therefore, the Commission should not only seek to recover European funds from a Member State where they have been misused, but should also use its best endeavours to see that wrongdoers are prosecuted and their victims compensated;

| 16. | Recalls that the procedure for recovery of sums owed by legal means by an enforcement order, which may be obtained under Article 256 of the EC Treaty, has thus far been used only in exceptional circumstances, essentially for the recovery of fines imposed in competition cases; notes the Commission's intention, pursuant to the Financial Regulation, to widen the scope of the procedure in future; |
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16.

Recalls that the procedure for recovery of sums owed by legal means by an enforcement order, which may be obtained under Article 256 of the EC Treaty, has thus far been used only in exceptional circumstances, essentially for the recovery of fines imposed in competition cases; notes the Commission's intention, pursuant to the Financial Regulation, to widen the scope of the procedure in future;

| 17. | Stresses that the procedure currently followed by the Commission with regard to recovery, which is of an institutional nature and consists, in the absence of voluntary payment, of addressing the national authorities, is far too long-winded, and that the forced recovery of the sum owed cannot in that case be effected or, in the best of cases, is subject to delays which are contrary to the Communities' financial interests; |
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17.

Stresses that the procedure currently followed by the Commission with regard to recovery, which is of an institutional nature and consists, in the absence of voluntary payment, of addressing the national authorities, is far too long-winded, and that the forced recovery of the sum owed cannot in that case be effected or, in the best of cases, is subject to delays which are contrary to the Communities' financial interests;

| 18. | Considers, with regard to enforcement orders, that communications between the Commission and the Member States would have to be simplified and that closer links need to be established between the Commission's services and those responsible in the Member States; |
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18.

Considers, with regard to enforcement orders, that communications between the Commission and the Member States would have to be simplified and that closer links need to be established between the Commission's services and those responsible in the Member States;

Reform of OLAF

| 19. | Believes, in addition, that it is necessary to reflect on how to compensate for the lack of means on the part of the national authorities responsible for legal proceedings in order to reach a correct estimate of the complexity of the fraud problem in the EU, and also to consider how the Union bodies responsible should best deal with the national control authorities, in order to alert them and involve them in investigating fraud-related cases; recalls that by their nature the national fraud authorities are not under a binding obligation to involve those bodies; |
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19.

Believes, in addition, that it is necessary to reflect on how to compensate for the lack of means on the part of the national authorities responsible for legal proceedings in order to reach a correct estimate of the complexity of the fraud problem in the EU, and also to consider how the Union bodies responsible should best deal with the national control authorities, in order to alert them and involve them in investigating fraud-related cases; recalls that by their nature the national fraud authorities are not under a binding obligation to involve those bodies;

| 20. | Believes, furthermore, that the possibility of closer cooperation with Eurojust and Europol needs to be explored in order to strengthen the real protection of the Union's financial interests, as well as an evaluation of the possibility of OLAF's full administrative independence from the Commission and the other institutions; |
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20.

Believes, furthermore, that the possibility of closer cooperation with Eurojust and Europol needs to be explored in order to strengthen the real protection of the Union's financial interests, as well as an evaluation of the possibility of OLAF's full administrative independence from the Commission and the other institutions;

| 21. | Notes that the Court of Auditors' Special Report No 1/2005 described the present organisation of OLAF in regard to the independence of its investigative activities and its administrative cooperation with the Commission as functioning well, and that, in particular, the report noted that independence was guaranteed in practice, since the Commission had not interfered in OLAF's work; |
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21.

Notes that the Court of Auditors' Special Report No 1/2005 described the present organisation of OLAF in regard to the independence of its investigative activities and its administrative cooperation with the Commission as functioning well, and that, in particular, the report noted that independence was guaranteed in practice, since the Commission had not interfered in OLAF's work;

| 22. | Notes that, despite the measures already decided, the issue of the clarification of the rules on opening and closing OLAF inquiries, as well as on their extension, will require further legislative initiatives, which should also involve strengthening the link between the Parliament and OLAF; |
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22.

Notes that, despite the measures already decided, the issue of the clarification of the rules on opening and closing OLAF inquiries, as well as on their extension, will require further legislative initiatives, which should also involve strengthening the link between the Parliament and OLAF;

| 23. | Awaits with interest the Commission's proposal for a regulation on the reform of OLAF; |
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23.

Awaits with interest the Commission's proposal for a regulation on the reform of OLAF;

Public health

| 24. | Recalls that under the rules in force only legal, healthy and market-friendly products are eligible for refunds, and that products not meeting those conditions are ineligible for aid of any kind; |
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24.

Recalls that under the rules in force only legal, healthy and market-friendly products are eligible for refunds, and that products not meeting those conditions are ineligible for aid of any kind;

| 25. | Observes, as the Director of OLAF pointed out at the above mentioned meeting in Bled, that fraud in trade in agricultural products is a clear potential risk to human and animal health; |
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25.

Observes, as the Director of OLAF pointed out at the above mentioned meeting in Bled, that fraud in trade in agricultural products is a clear potential risk to human and animal health;

| 26. | Stresses the need to make the national and international control services more aware of this problem, and that only close cooperation at international level, also involving third countries, can in the long term ensure the better protection of the consumer and of the Union's financial interests; |
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26.

Stresses the need to make the national and international control services more aware of this problem, and that only close cooperation at international level, also involving third countries, can in the long term ensure the better protection of the consumer and of the Union's financial interests;

| 27. | Stresses that the various illegal practices analysed reveal the urgent need for closer cooperation between the national customs authorities, the veterinary services and EU authorities such as OLAF; |
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27.

Stresses that the various illegal practices analysed reveal the urgent need for closer cooperation between the national customs authorities, the veterinary services and EU authorities such as OLAF;

| 28. | Stresses that the Commission, unlike the Member States, has no powers of control as regards product analysis in relation to consumer health in the Union; |
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28.

Stresses that the Commission, unlike the Member States, has no powers of control as regards product analysis in relation to consumer health in the Union;

| 29. | Recalls that in the adulterated butter case the initial fraud concerned not a health matter but the composition of the incriminated products, which were from a sector receiving large amounts in Community subsidies; |
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29.

Recalls that in the adulterated butter case the initial fraud concerned not a health matter but the composition of the incriminated products, which were from a sector receiving large amounts in Community subsidies;

| 30. | Believes that the Commission and OLAF should ensure that the Member States, through their quasipublic bodies, are able to carry out a sufficient number of properly effective controls using genuinely independent inspectors; |
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30.

Believes that the Commission and OLAF should ensure that the Member States, through their quasipublic bodies, are able to carry out a sufficient number of properly effective controls using genuinely independent inspectors;

| 31. | Considers that, where a fraud could at a given moment have health repercussions, the health services responsible should be informed and have access, in the context of a properly conducted procedure, to samples, and that such samples should be kept for a considerably longer period; |
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31.

Considers that, where a fraud could at a given moment have health repercussions, the health services responsible should be informed and have access, in the context of a properly conducted procedure, to samples, and that such samples should be kept for a considerably longer period;

OLAF inquiries and national procedures

| 32. | Notes that OLAF does not possess suitable information on the quantities of incriminated products, while undertaking the inquiries in a criminal law context has proved disastrous from the viewpoint of recovery, even if it is true that in strictly legal terms OLAF is entitled, on behalf of the Commission, to contest a national decision; |
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32.

Notes that OLAF does not possess suitable information on the quantities of incriminated products, while undertaking the inquiries in a criminal law context has proved disastrous from the viewpoint of recovery, even if it is true that in strictly legal terms OLAF is entitled, on behalf of the Commission, to contest a national decision;

| 33. | Recalls that, while in some countries recovery proceedings may be initiated even if a criminal action is under way, in others the criminal law has precedence over the civil law, so that the existence of an action on the part of a judicial authority makes it impossible to recover the disputed sums; |
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33.

Recalls that, while in some countries recovery proceedings may be initiated even if a criminal action is under way, in others the criminal law has precedence over the civil law, so that the existence of an action on the part of a judicial authority makes it impossible to recover the disputed sums;

| 34. | Deplores the fact that in some Member States irregularities and frauds are admitted only in respect of individually proven sums, that is, lot by lot, and that where no lot is present the operator is automatically deemed innocent; |
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34.

Deplores the fact that in some Member States irregularities and frauds are admitted only in respect of individually proven sums, that is, lot by lot, and that where no lot is present the operator is automatically deemed innocent;

Notification and recording of irregularities and recoveries

| 35. | Regrets the Commission's failure to implement the action plan referred to in paragraphs 39 to 43 of the above mentioned resolution on the discharge for 2001 and in the resolution on the follow-up to the discharge; |
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35.

Regrets the Commission's failure to implement the action plan referred to in paragraphs 39 to 43 of the above mentioned resolution on the discharge for 2001 and in the resolution on the follow-up to the discharge;

| 36. | Welcomes the Commission's positive reply to Parliament's repeated demands — namely those expressed in paragraph 102 of its above-mentioned resolution on the discharge for 2001 — for public disclosure of the amounts received by and the names of the beneficiaries under the EU budget, as proposed in the European Transparency Initiative (COM(2006)0194 — SEC(2005)1300); regrets, however, that the equivalent information regarding recoveries of Community funds is excluded from the European Transparency Initiative; calls on the Commission to make available to the budgetary authority and ultimately to the public the names and amounts of recoveries due under or credited to the EU budget, as well as the final destination of these sums; |
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36.

Welcomes the Commission's positive reply to Parliament's repeated demands — namely those expressed in paragraph 102 of its above-mentioned resolution on the discharge for 2001 — for public disclosure of the amounts received by and the names of the beneficiaries under the EU budget, as proposed in the European Transparency Initiative (COM(2006)0194 — SEC(2005)1300); regrets, however, that the equivalent information regarding recoveries of Community funds is excluded from the European Transparency Initiative; calls on the Commission to make available to the budgetary authority and ultimately to the public the names and amounts of recoveries due under or credited to the EU budget, as well as the final destination of these sums;

| 37. | Considers it essential that the regulatory framework should include the provision of full accounts regarding all sums owed arising from irregularities, the sums recovered and any interest or penalty payments actually paid to third party bodies from Community funds on the basis of the principles of budget universality and accuracy, as laid down in the Treaty and the Financial Regulation; calls on the Commission to take action to ensure this; |
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37.

Considers it essential that the regulatory framework should include the provision of full accounts regarding all sums owed arising from irregularities, the sums recovered and any interest or penalty payments actually paid to third party bodies from Community funds on the basis of the principles of budget universality and accuracy, as laid down in the Treaty and the Financial Regulation; calls on the Commission to take action to ensure this;

| 38. | Considers that the Commission must ensure that the principle of independence regarding the activities of authorisation, auditing and certification required for directly managed Community expenditure is also followed for Community expenditure subject to shared responsibility; |
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38.

Considers that the Commission must ensure that the principle of independence regarding the activities of authorisation, auditing and certification required for directly managed Community expenditure is also followed for Community expenditure subject to shared responsibility;

| 39. | Notes that it is not the Commission but the Member States which ensure, in accordance with the shared management principle, that the same principles regarding the independence of authorisation, auditing and certification are applied to Community expenditure subject to shared responsibility as are applied to directly managed Community expenditure; notes further that this applies in particular to the establishment of accredited payment agencies with an internal audit service and the setting-up of independent certifying bodies for the purposes of Regulation (EC) No 1663/95 (14) for the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section (EAGGF-G) and of independent persons or departments within the meaning of Article 38(1)(f) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (15) in conjunction with Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 438/2001 (16); |
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39.

Notes that it is not the Commission but the Member States which ensure, in accordance with the shared management principle, that the same principles regarding the independence of authorisation, auditing and certification are applied to Community expenditure subject to shared responsibility as are applied to directly managed Community expenditure; notes further that this applies in particular to the establishment of accredited payment agencies with an internal audit service and the setting-up of independent certifying bodies for the purposes of Regulation (EC) No 1663/95 (14) for the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section (EAGGF-G) and of independent persons or departments within the meaning of Article 38(1)(f) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 (15) in conjunction with Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 438/2001 (16);

| 40. | Considers that recovery should be carried out by public authorities, where the EU budget can finance the costs of recovery, or else by profit-making entities; considers that, in the latter case, there should of course be a call for tenders; |
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40.

Considers that recovery should be carried out by public authorities, where the EU budget can finance the costs of recovery, or else by profit-making entities; considers that, in the latter case, there should of course be a call for tenders;

| 41. | Believes that, in all circumstances, the revision of the regulatory framework must ensure that rules of transparency apply and conflicts of interest are avoided with regard to the motivation, the sums concerned and the end use of the sums arising from penalty payments, interest payments or recovery of Community funds; |
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41.

Believes that, in all circumstances, the revision of the regulatory framework must ensure that rules of transparency apply and conflicts of interest are avoided with regard to the motivation, the sums concerned and the end use of the sums arising from penalty payments, interest payments or recovery of Community funds;

The European Public Prosecutor

| 42. | Recalls the above mentioned judgment of the Court of Justice in Case C-87/01 P Commission v CEMR, in which the Court found that, from the moment when the enterprise concerned established its headquarters in a Member State, that implied that the law of that Member State should prevail over the Commission, given that the supremacy of Community law does not justify a legal interpretation under which the Commission would prevail over the judge of the Member State concerned; |
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42.

Recalls the above mentioned judgment of the Court of Justice in Case C-87/01 P Commission v CEMR, in which the Court found that, from the moment when the enterprise concerned established its headquarters in a Member State, that implied that the law of that Member State should prevail over the Commission, given that the supremacy of Community law does not justify a legal interpretation under which the Commission would prevail over the judge of the Member State concerned;

| 43. | Considers that the creation of the office of European Public Prosecutor will be a decision of major importance, since it will facilitate direct access to the national public prosecutor's offices, thus working in the interests of a more ‘joined-up’ procedure; believes that this should help reduce complexity, since the result should be a converged use of the European Prosecutor's services; recalls that, while OLAF enjoys powers of intervention in the context of its inquiries, it does not enjoy judicial powers; |
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43.

Considers that the creation of the office of European Public Prosecutor will be a decision of major importance, since it will facilitate direct access to the national public prosecutor's offices, thus working in the interests of a more ‘joined-up’ procedure; believes that this should help reduce complexity, since the result should be a converged use of the European Prosecutor's services; recalls that, while OLAF enjoys powers of intervention in the context of its inquiries, it does not enjoy judicial powers;

| 44. | Notes that the project to establish a European Public Prosecutor must be regarded more as a longterm undertaking, and that, in order to achieve an improvement in the short term, coordination between Member States' public prosecutors must be central to plans to create added value, reducing OLAF's workload and protecting the financial interests of the Community; |
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44.

Notes that the project to establish a European Public Prosecutor must be regarded more as a longterm undertaking, and that, in order to achieve an improvement in the short term, coordination between Member States' public prosecutors must be central to plans to create added value, reducing OLAF's workload and protecting the financial interests of the Community;

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| 45. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the OLAF Surveillance Committee and OLAF. |
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45.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors, the OLAF Surveillance Committee and OLAF.

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(1)  OJ C 64 E, 12.3.2004, p. 199.

(2)  OJ C 96 E, 21.4.2004, p. 112.

(3)  OJ C 104 E, 30.4.2004, p. 640.

(4)  OJ C 33 E, 9.2.2006, p. 169.

(5)  OJ C 124 E, 25.5.2006, p. 232.

(6)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

(7)  OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 1.

(8)  OJ L 92, 13.4.1991, p. 43.

(9)  OJ L 145, 29.6.1995, p. 1.

(10)  OJ L 82, 22.3.1997, p. 1.

(11)  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 103.

(12)  OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1.

(13)  [2003] ECR I-7617.

(14)  OJ L 158, 8.7.1995, p. 6.

(15)  OJ L 161, 26.6.1999, p. 1.

(16)  OJ L 63, 3.3.2001, p. 21.

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