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| 1.4.2004 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CE 82/316 |
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1.4.2004

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Official Journal of the European Union

CE 82/316

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MINUTES

(2004/C 82 E/01)

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SITTING

IN THE CHAIR: Guido PODESTÀ

Vice-President

1.   Opening of sitting

The sitting opened at 10.05.

2.   Documents received

The following documents had been received:

| 1) | from the Council and Commission:







  — | Opinion of the Commission pursuant to Article 251(2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's Common Position regarding the proposal for a Council Decision adopting a multi-annual programme (2003-2005) for the monitoring of eEurope, dissemination of good practices and the improvement of network and information security (MODINIS) (COM(2003) 637 — C5-0493/2003 — 2002/0187(COD))






  referred | to responsible: ITRE |
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| | opinion: BUDG, LIBE, CULT |
| legal basis: | Article 157(3) EC |

1)

from the Council and Commission:

from the Council and Commission:

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Opinion of the Commission pursuant to Article 251(2), third subparagraph, point (c) of the EC Treaty, on the European Parliament's amendments to the Council's Common Position regarding the proposal for a Council Decision adopting a multi-annual programme (2003-2005) for the monitoring of eEurope, dissemination of good practices and the improvement of network and information security (MODINIS) (COM(2003) 637 — C5-0493/2003 — 2002/0187(COD))

referred

to responsible: ITRE

opinion: BUDG, LIBE, CULT

legal basis:

Article 157(3) EC

| — | Amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down specific rules for the organisation of official controls on products of animal origin intended for human consumption (COM(2003) 577 — C5-0494/2003 — 2002/0141(COD))






  referred | to responsible: ENVI |
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| | opinion: ITRE, AGRI, PECH |
| legal basis: | Article 152(4) EC |

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Amended proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down specific rules for the organisation of official controls on products of animal origin intended for human consumption (COM(2003) 577 — C5-0494/2003 — 2002/0141(COD))

referred

to responsible: ENVI

opinion: ITRE, AGRI, PECH

legal basis:

Article 152(4) EC

| — | Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000 on development cooperation with South Africa (COM(2003) 627 — C5-0495/2003 — 2003/0245(COD))






  referred | to responsible: DEVE |
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| | opinion: BUDG |
| legal basis: | Article 179 EC |

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Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000 on development cooperation with South Africa (COM(2003) 627 — C5-0495/2003 — 2003/0245(COD))

referred

to responsible: DEVE

opinion: BUDG

legal basis:

Article 179 EC

| 2) | from Members, oral questions (Rule 42)







  — | Michel Rocard, on behalf of the CULT Committee, to the Commission, on the current situation of European networks and InfoPoints (B5-0413/2003). |
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2)

from Members, oral questions (Rule 42)

from Members, oral questions (Rule 42)

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Michel Rocard, on behalf of the CULT Committee, to the Commission, on the current situation of European networks and InfoPoints (B5-0413/2003).

3.   Recovery of cod stocks * (debate)

(debate)

Report on the proposal for a Council regulation establishing measures for the recovery of cod stocks [COM(2003) 237 — C5-0237/2003 — 2003/0090(CNS)] — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Catherine Stihler

(A5-0341/2003)

Franz Fischler (Member of the Commission) spoke.

Catherine Stihler introduced the report.

The following spoke: Inger Schörling (draftsman of the opinion of the ENVI Committee), Struan Stevenson, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Rosa Miguélez Ramos, on behalf of the PSE Group, Elspeth Attwooll, on behalf of the ELDR Group, Patricia McKenna, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Seán Ó Neachtain, on behalf of the UEN Group, Rijk van Dam, on behalf of the EDD Group, Dominique F.C. Souchet, Nonattached Member, Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Paulo Casaca, Ian Stewart Hudghton, Brigitte Langenhagen, Josu Ortuondo Larrea, James Nicholson, Avril Doyle, Albert Jan Maat, Manuel Pérez Álvarez and Franz Fischler.

The debate closed.

Vote: Item 8.

Item 8

IN THE CHAIR: Pat COX

President

VOTING TIME

Details of voting (amendments, separate and split votes, etc.) appear in Annex 1 to the Minutes.

4.   Draft general budget of the European Union — 2004 Budget (vote)

(vote)

| — | draft amendments and proposals for modifications to the appropriations in Section III of the draft general budget for 2004 relating to the Commission |
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draft amendments and proposals for modifications to the appropriations in Section III of the draft general budget for 2004 relating to the Commission

| — | draft amendments to Sections I, II, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII of the draft general budget for 2004 relating to the European Parliament, the Council, the Court of Justice,the Court of Auditors,the Economic and Social Committee, the Comittee of the Regions, the European Ombudsman,and the European Data Protection Supervisor |
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draft amendments to Sections I, II, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII of the draft general budget for 2004 relating to the European Parliament, the Council, the Court of Justice,the Court of Auditors,the Economic and Social Committee, the Comittee of the Regions, the European Ombudsman,and the European Data Protection Supervisor

Under the Treaties, draft amendments (covering non-compulsory expenditure) require for adoption the votes of a majority of Parliament's component Members. Proposed modifications (covering compulsory expenditure) require only a majority of the votes cast.

Under the Treaties, draft amendments (covering non-compulsory expenditure) require for adoption the votes of a majority of Parliament's component Members. Proposed modifications (covering compulsory expenditure) require only a majority of the votes cast.

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 1)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 1)

The draft amendments and proposals for modifications adopted appear in the Annex to the Texts Adopted.

Interventions:

Interventions:

Before the vote, the following Members spoke:

| — | Jan Mulder (general rapporteur) proposed technical corrections to DAs 753, 738, 682, 797, 719, 533 and 620 as well as to budget lines 16 01 02 02 and 16 01 03 02. In addition, he moved oral amendments to DAs 797, 649 and 754. Parliament approved the changes; |
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Jan Mulder (general rapporteur) proposed technical corrections to DAs 753, 738, 682, 797, 719, 533 and 620 as well as to budget lines 16 01 02 02 and 16 01 03 02. In addition, he moved oral amendments to DAs 797, 649 and 754. Parliament approved the changes;

| — | Neena Gill (rapporteur) indicated that, depending on the outcome of the vote, DA 709 would need to be adapted. The House agreed. |
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Neena Gill (rapporteur) indicated that, depending on the outcome of the vote, DA 709 would need to be adapted. The House agreed.

During the vote, the following Members spoke:

| — | Barbara Weiler withdrew DA 233; |
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Barbara Weiler withdrew DA 233;

| — | Jan Mulder on the second part of DA 649; |
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Jan Mulder on the second part of DA 649;

| — | Salvador Garriga Polledo on DA 278. |
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Salvador Garriga Polledo on DA 278.

| — | Neena Gill proposed an oral amendment to DA 431, which was not incorporated since the President established that more than 32 Members objected to it. |
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Neena Gill proposed an oral amendment to DA 431, which was not incorporated since the President established that more than 32 Members objected to it.

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The President thanked, on Parliament's behalf, the services that had prepared the vote.

5.   2004 draft general budget: section III (vote)

(vote)

Report on the draft general budget of the European Union for the 2004 financial year: Section III, Commission [2003/2001(BUD)] — Committee on Budgets.

Rapporteur: Jan Mulder

(A5-0349/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 2)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 2)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0449)

(P5_TA(2003)0449)

6.   2004 draft general budget: other sections (vote)

(vote)

Report on the draft general budget of the European Union for the 2004 financial year:

Section I, European Parliament

Section II, Council

Section IV, Court of Justice

Section V, Court of Auditors

Section VI, Economic and Social Committee

Section VII, Committee of the Regions

Section VIII (A), European Ombudsman

Section VIII (B), European Data Protection Supervisor [2003/2002(BUD)] — Committee on Budgets.

Rapporteur: Neena Gill

(A5-0350/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 3)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 3)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0450)

(P5_TA(2003)0450)

The following spoke:

The following spoke:

| — | Neena Gill (rapporteur) had made a technical correction to paragraph 28; |
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Neena Gill (rapporteur) had made a technical correction to paragraph 28;

| — | Ralf Walter had pointed out that, if amendment 1 were adopted, there would be no need to vote on paragraph 16. The rapporteur, having been consulted by the President, had confirmed this. |
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Ralf Walter had pointed out that, if amendment 1 were adopted, there would be no need to vote on paragraph 16. The rapporteur, having been consulted by the President, had confirmed this.

7.   Compensation to crime victims * (Rule 110a) (vote)

(Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council directive on compensation to crime victims [COM(2002) 562 — C5-0517/2002 — 2002/0247(CNS)] — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.

Rapporteur: Roberta Angelilli

(A5-0330/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 4)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 4)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL, AMENDMENTS and DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0451)

(P5_TA(2003)0451)

8.   Recovery of cod stocks * (vote)

(vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council regulation establishing measures for the recovery of cod stocks [COM(2003) 237 — C5-0237/2003 — 2003/0090(CNS)] — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Catherine Stihler

(A5-0341/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 5)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 5)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL

Approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0452)

(P5_TA(2003)0452)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0452)

(P5_TA(2003)0452)

9.   Development of the Community's railways ***II (vote)

(vote)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways [8011/3/2003 — C5-0295/2003 — 2002/0025(COD)] — Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism.

Rapporteur: Georg Jarzembowski

(A5-0327/2003)

(Qualified majority)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 6)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 6)

COMMON POSITION OF THE COUNCIL

Declared approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0453)

(P5_TA(2003)0453)

10.   Railway safety ***II (vote)

(vote)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety on the Community's railways and amending Council Directive 95/18/EC on the licensing of railway undertakings and Directive 2001/14/EC on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (Railway Safety Directive) [8557/2/2003 — C5-0297/2003 — 2002/0022(COD)] — Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism.

Rapporteur: Dirk Sterckx

(A5-0325/2003)

(Qualified majority)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 7)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 7)

COMMON POSITION OF THE COUNCIL

Declared approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0454)

(P5_TA(2003)0454)

The following spoke:

The following spoke:

| — | the rapporteur, before the vote. |
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the rapporteur, before the vote.

11.   Interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system ***II (vote)

(vote)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 96/48/EC on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system [8556/2/2003 — C5-0298/2003 — 2002/0023(COD)] — Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism.

Rapporteur: Sylviane H. Ainardi

(A5-0321/2003)

(Qualified majority)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 8)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 8)

COMMON POSITION OF THE COUNCIL

Declared approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0455)

(P5_TA(2003)0455)

12.   European Railway Agency ***II (vote)

(vote)

Recommendation for second reading on the common position of the Council with a view to adopting a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Railway Agency (‘Agency Regulation’) [8558/2/2003 — C5-0296/2003 — 2002/0024(COD)] — Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism.

Rapporteur: Gilles Savary

(A5-0323/2003)

(Qualified majority)

(Qualified majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 9)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 9)

COMMON POSITION OF THE COUNCIL

Declared approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0456)

(P5_TA(2003)0456)

13.   Prevention and control of trafficking in human organs * (vote)

(vote)

Report on the initiative of the Hellenic Republic with a view to adopting a Council Framework Decision concerning the prevention and control of trafficking in human organs and tissues [7247/2003 — C5-0166/2003 — 2003/0812(CNS)] — Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs.

Rapporteur: Robert J.E. Evans

(A5-0326/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 10)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 10)

INITIATIVE OF THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC

Approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0457)

(P5_TA(2003)0457)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0457)

(P5_TA(2003)0457)

The following spoke:

The following spoke:

| — | the rapporteur clarified a terminological point concerning the whole of the text. |
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the rapporteur clarified a terminological point concerning the whole of the text.

14.   Additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro * (vote)

(vote)

Report on the proposal for a Council decision on additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro amending Decision 2002/882/EC providing further macro financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia [COM(2003) 506 — C5-0428/2003 — 2003/0190(CNS)] — Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy.

Rapporteur: Bastiaan Belder

(A5-0356/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 11)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 11)

COMMISSION PROPOSAL

Approved as amended (P5_TA(2003)0458)

(P5_TA(2003)0458)

DRAFT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0458)

(P5_TA(2003)0458)

15.   Outcome of the European Council and progress report on the Inter-Governmental Conference (Brussels, 16/17 October 2003) (vote)

(vote)

Motions for resolution B5-0456, 0457, 0458, 0459, 0461 and 0463/2003

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 12)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 12)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION B5-0456/2003

Rejected

JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION RC-B5-0457/2003

(replacing motions for resolution B5-0457, 0458 and 0459/2003):

tabled by the following Members:

| — | Hans-Gert Poettering, Francesco Fiori, Françoise Grossetête, Othmar Karas, Ilkka Suominen, W.G. van Velzen, Arie M. Oostlander, Hubert Pirker, Íñigo Méndez de Vigo, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, |
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Hans-Gert Poettering, Francesco Fiori, Françoise Grossetête, Othmar Karas, Ilkka Suominen, W.G. van Velzen, Arie M. Oostlander, Hubert Pirker, Íñigo Méndez de Vigo, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group,

| — | Enrique Barón Crespo, on behalf of the PSE Group, |
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Enrique Barón Crespo, on behalf of the PSE Group,

| — | Andrew Nicholas Duff, Jules Maaten, on behalf of the ELDR Group, |
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Andrew Nicholas Duff, Jules Maaten, on behalf of the ELDR Group,

| — | Gerard Collins and Cristiana Muscardini. |
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Gerard Collins and Cristiana Muscardini.

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0459)

(P5_TA(2003)0459)

The following spoke:

The following spoke:

| — | Daniel Marc Cohn-Bendit had proposed an oral amendment to amendment 3, which was not incorporated since more than 32 Members objected to it. |
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Daniel Marc Cohn-Bendit had proposed an oral amendment to amendment 3, which was not incorporated since more than 32 Members objected to it.

(Motions for resolutions B5-0461 and B5-0463/2003 fell.)

16.   Main aspects and basic choices of CFSP (vote)

(vote)

Report on the annual report (2002) from the Council to the European Parliament on the main aspects and basic choices of CFSP, including the financial implications for the general budget of the European Communities [7038/2003 — C5-0423/2003 — 2003/2141(INI)] — Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy.

Rapporteur: Elmar Brok

(A5-0348/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 13)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 13)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0460)

(P5_TA(2003)0460)

The following spoke:

The following spoke:

| — | Bernd Posselt, on paragraph 8. |
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Bernd Posselt, on paragraph 8.

17.   Initiative in the UN for a universal moratorium on the death penalty (vote)

(vote)

Motions for resolution B5-0441, 0442, 0443, 0444 and 0447/2003

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 14)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 14)

JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION RC-B5-0441/2003

(replacing motions for resolution B5-0441, 0442, 0443, 0444 and 0447/2003):

tabled by the following Members:

| — | Michael Gahler and Concepció Ferrer, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, |
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Michael Gahler and Concepció Ferrer, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group,

| — | Johannes (Hannes) Swoboda, Pasqualina Napoletano, Michael Cashman, Giovanni Claudio Fava and Walter Veltroni, on behalf of the PSE Group, |
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Johannes (Hannes) Swoboda, Pasqualina Napoletano, Michael Cashman, Giovanni Claudio Fava and Walter Veltroni, on behalf of the PSE Group,

| — | Ole Andreasen, Anne André-Léonard and Bob van den Bos, on behalf of the ELDR Group, |
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Ole Andreasen, Anne André-Léonard and Bob van den Bos, on behalf of the ELDR Group,

| — | Monica Frassoni, Nelly Maes, Matti Wuori and Marie Anne Isler Béguin, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, |
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Monica Frassoni, Nelly Maes, Matti Wuori and Marie Anne Isler Béguin, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group,

| — | Emma Bonino, Marco Pannella, Gianfranco Dell'Alba, Marco Cappato, Maurizio Turco, Olivier Dupuis and Benedetto Della Vedova |
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Emma Bonino, Marco Pannella, Gianfranco Dell'Alba, Marco Cappato, Maurizio Turco, Olivier Dupuis and Benedetto Della Vedova

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0461)

(P5_TA(2003)0461)

18.   Peace and dignity in the Middle East (vote)

(vote)

Report on peace and dignity in the Middle East [2002/2166(INI)] — Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy.

Rapporteur: Emilio Menéndez del Valle

(A5-0351/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 15)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 15)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0462)

(P5_TA(2003)0462)

19.   Entrepreneurship in Europe (vote)

(vote)

Report on entrepreneurship in Europe [COM(2003) 27 — 2003/2161(INI)] — Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy.

Rapporteur: Werner Langen

(A5-0347/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 16)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 16)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0463)

(P5_TA(2003)0463)

20.   Industrial policy in an enlarged Europe (vote)

(vote)

Report on industrial policy in an enlarged Europe [COM(2002) 714 — 2003/2063(INI)] — Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy.

Rapporteur: Olga Zrihen

(A5-0328/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 17)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 17)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0464)

(P5_TA(2003)0464)

The following spoke:

The following spoke:

| — | the rapporteur had proposed oral amendments to amendment 8 and paragraph 11, which were accepted. |
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the rapporteur had proposed oral amendments to amendment 8 and paragraph 11, which were accepted.

21.   Situation in Bolivia (vote)

(vote)

Motions for resolution B5-0454, 0455, 0460, 0462 and 0464/2003

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 18)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 18)

JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION RC-B5-0454/2003

(replacing motions for resolution B5-0454, 0455, 0460, 0462 and 0464/2003):

tabled by the following Members:

| — | Fernando Fernández Martín and José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, |
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Fernando Fernández Martín and José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group,

| — | Margrietus J. van den Berg, Rolf Linkohr and Manuel Medina Ortega, on behalf of the PSE Group, |
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Margrietus J. van den Berg, Rolf Linkohr and Manuel Medina Ortega, on behalf of the PSE Group,

| — | Maria Johanna (Marieke) Sanders-ten Holte, on behalf of the ELDR Group, |
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Maria Johanna (Marieke) Sanders-ten Holte, on behalf of the ELDR Group,

| — | Monica Frassoni, Alain Lipietz and Camilo Nogueira Román, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, |
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Monica Frassoni, Alain Lipietz and Camilo Nogueira Román, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group,

| — | Pedro Marset Campos, Fausto Bertinotti, Pernille Frahm, Armando Cossutta and Ilda Figueiredo, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group |
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Pedro Marset Campos, Fausto Bertinotti, Pernille Frahm, Armando Cossutta and Ilda Figueiredo, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0465)

(P5_TA(2003)0465)

22.   Explanations of vote

Written explanations of vote:

Written explanations of vote:

Explanations of vote submitted in writing under Rule 137(3) appear in the verbatim report of proceedings for this sitting.

Oral explanations of vote:

Oral explanations of vote:

Report Mulder — A5-0349/2003: Agnes Schierhuber and Concepció Ferrer

Report Gill — A5-0350/2003: Richard A. Balfe

Report Jarzembowski — A5-0327/2003: Véronique De Keyser and Bernd Posselt

Report Brok — A5-0348/2003: Bernd Posselt

23.   Corrections to votes

Corrections to votes were submitted by the following Members:

Draft general budget of the European Union — 2004 Budget

| — | amendment 338

  for: Marjo Matikainen-Kallström

  against: Bob van den Bos, José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Gerardo Galeote Quecedo, Christine De Veyrac, Brice Hortefeux, Olivier Duhamel, Othmar Karas and Karin Riis-Jørgensen |
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amendment 338

for: Marjo Matikainen-Kallström

for:

against: Bob van den Bos, José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Gerardo Galeote Quecedo, Christine De Veyrac, Brice Hortefeux, Olivier Duhamel, Othmar Karas and Karin Riis-Jørgensen

against:

| — | amendment 339

  against: Othmar Karas |
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amendment 339

against: Othmar Karas

against:

| — | amendment 725 (first part)

  for: Othmar Karas, Bob van den Bos and Johanna L.A. Boogerd-Quaak

  against: Torben Lund

  abstention: Íñigo Méndez de Vigo |
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amendment 725 (first part)

for: Othmar Karas, Bob van den Bos and Johanna L.A. Boogerd-Quaak

for:

against: Torben Lund

against:

abstention: Íñigo Méndez de Vigo

abstention:

| — | amendment 725 (second part)

  for: Phillip Whitehead and Othmar Karas
  against: Torben Lund

  abstention: Íñigo Méndez de Vigo |
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amendment 725 (second part)

for: Phillip Whitehead and Othmar Karas

for:

against: Torben Lund

abstention: Íñigo Méndez de Vigo

abstention:

| — | amendment 776 (first part and second part)

  for: Marie-Françoise Garaud and Jean-Louis Bourlanges |
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amendment 776 (first part and second part)

for: Marie-Françoise Garaud and Jean-Louis Bourlanges

for:

| — | amendment 470

  for: Konstantinos Alyssandrakis

  against: Paul Rübig |
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amendment 470

for: Konstantinos Alyssandrakis

for:

against: Paul Rübig

against:

| — | amendment 773

  for: Marie-Thérèse Hermange

  against: Bernard Poignant |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 773

for: Marie-Thérèse Hermange

for:

against: Bernard Poignant

against:

| — | amendment 347

  against: Othmar Karas |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 347

against: Othmar Karas

against:

Report Mulder — A5-0349/2003

| — | amendment 8 (second part)

  for: Ioannis Patakis |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 8 (second part)

for: Ioannis Patakis

for:

Report Gill — A5-0350/2003

| — | paragraph 19

  for: Konstantinos Alyssandrakis and Paul Rübig |
| --- | --- |

—

paragraph 19

for: Konstantinos Alyssandrakis and Paul Rübig

for:

Report Jarzembowski — A5-0327/2003

| — | amendment 12

  for: Harlem Désir, Claude Turmes, Efstratios Korakas and Ioannis Patakis

  against: Marie-Thérèse Hermange und Christa Randzio-Plath |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 12

for: Harlem Désir, Claude Turmes, Efstratios Korakas and Ioannis Patakis

for:

against: Marie-Thérèse Hermange und Christa Randzio-Plath

against:

| — | amendment 1

  against: Marie-Thérèse Hermange |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 1

against: Marie-Thérèse Hermange

against:

| — | amendment 5

  for: Marie-Thérèse Hermange |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 5

for: Marie-Thérèse Hermange

for:

| — | amendment 6

  against: Marie-Thérèse Hermange |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 6

against: Marie-Thérèse Hermange

against:

| — | amendment 7 (parts 1 to 5)

  for: Harald Ettl and Marie-Thérèse Hermange |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 7 (parts 1 to 5)

for: Harald Ettl and Marie-Thérèse Hermange

for:

| — | amendment 7 (part 5)

  for: Jean-Maurice Dehousse |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 7 (part 5)

for: Jean-Maurice Dehousse

for:

| — | amendment 8

  against: Marie-Thérèse Hermange |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 8

against: Marie-Thérèse Hermange

against:

| — | amendment 2 (first part and second part)

  abstention: Marie-Hélène Descamps and Marie-Thérèse Hermange |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 2 (first part and second part)

abstention: Marie-Hélène Descamps and Marie-Thérèse Hermange

abstention:

Report Sterckx — A5-0325/2003

| — | amendment 3

  against: Marie-Françoise Garaud |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 3

against: Marie-Françoise Garaud

against:

Report Savary — A5-0323/2003

| — | amendment 33

  for: Dominique F.C. Souchet

  abstention: Hans-Peter Martin |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 33

for: Dominique F.C. Souchet

for:

abstention: Hans-Peter Martin

abstention:

Report Robert J.E. Evans — A5-0326/2003

| — | legislative resolution

  for: José Ribeiro e Castro

  against: Harlem Désir and Anne Ferreira |
| --- | --- |

—

legislative resolution

for: José Ribeiro e Castro

for:

against: Harlem Désir and Anne Ferreira

against:

Report Brok — A5-0348/2003

| — | amendment 5

  against: Catherine Stihler |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 5

against: Catherine Stihler

against:

| — | paragraph 17

  for: Catherine Stihler

  against: Konstantinos Alyssandrakis and Jan Andersson |
| --- | --- |

—

paragraph 17

for: Catherine Stihler

for:

against: Konstantinos Alyssandrakis and Jan Andersson

against:

| — | amendment 3

  for: Daniel Marc Cohn-Bendit |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 3

for: Daniel Marc Cohn-Bendit

for:

| — | paragraph 27

  against: Jan Andersson |
| --- | --- |

—

paragraph 27

against: Jan Andersson

against:

| — | paragraph 39

  for: Véronique De Keyser |
| --- | --- |

—

paragraph 39

for: Véronique De Keyser

for:

| — | paragraph 41

  for: Eryl Margaret McNally |
| --- | --- |

—

paragraph 41

for: Eryl Margaret McNally

for:

| — | amendment 10 (first part)

  against: Terence Wynn |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 10 (first part)

against: Terence Wynn

against:

Report Menéndez del Valle — A5-0351/2003

| — | amendment 10

  for: Pervenche Berès, Véronique De Keyser, Harlem Désir, Anne Ferreira, Marie-Hélène Gillig, Catherine Guy-Quint, Adeline Hazan, Catherine Lalumière, Martine Roure, Johannes (Hannes) Swoboda, Gilles Savary and Olga Zrihen |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 10

for: Pervenche Berès, Véronique De Keyser, Harlem Désir, Anne Ferreira, Marie-Hélène Gillig, Catherine Guy-Quint, Adeline Hazan, Catherine Lalumière, Martine Roure, Johannes (Hannes) Swoboda, Gilles Savary and Olga Zrihen

for:

| — | amendment 16

  for: Helle Thorning-Schmidt and Michiel van Hulten |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 16

for: Helle Thorning-Schmidt and Michiel van Hulten

for:

| — | amendment 6/rev.

  against: Georges Berthu |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 6/rev.

against: Georges Berthu

against:

| — | amendment 17

  against: Herman Schmid and Jonas Sjöstedt |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 17

against: Herman Schmid and Jonas Sjöstedt

against:

| — | paragraph 36 (first part)

  against: Ursula Stenzel |
| --- | --- |

—

paragraph 36 (first part)

against: Ursula Stenzel

against:

| — | paragraph 36 (second part)

  for: Ursula Stenzel |
| --- | --- |

—

paragraph 36 (second part)

for: Ursula Stenzel

for:

| — | paragraph 65 (second part)

  against: Gérard Caudron, Michel J.M. Dary and Francesco Rutelli

  abstention: Richard Corbett |
| --- | --- |

—

paragraph 65 (second part)

against: Gérard Caudron, Michel J.M. Dary and Francesco Rutelli

against:

abstention: Richard Corbett

abstention:

| — | paragraph 66 (second part)

  abstention: Richard Corbett |
| --- | --- |

—

paragraph 66 (second part)

abstention: Richard Corbett

abstention:

| — | resolution (as a whole)

  for: Béatrice Patrie |
| --- | --- |

—

resolution (as a whole)

for: Béatrice Patrie

for:

Report Zrihen — A5-0328/2003

| — | amendment 13

  for: Claude Turmes |
| --- | --- |

—

amendment 13

for: Claude Turmes

for:

Members present but not voting:

Members present but not voting:

Report Menéndez del Valle — A5-0351/2003

amendments 16, 17 and resolution (as a whole)

| — | Arlette Laguiller, Armonia Bordes and Chantal Cauquil |
| --- | --- |

—

Arlette Laguiller, Armonia Bordes and Chantal Cauquil

END OF VOTING TIME

24.   Agenda

Following the meeting of the Conference of Presidents held that day, the President proposed the following changes to the agenda for the next part-session in Brussels:

Wednesday 5 November

Wednesday 5 November

| — | the reports by Freddy Blak (A5-0360/2003) on the 2001 discharges and by Jorge Salvador Hernández Mollar (A5-0361/2003) on procedural safeguards in criminal proceedings had been adopted pursuant to Rule 110a. The deadlines for tabling amendments to these reports had been set for 12.00 on Monday 3 November, following the request from the political groups for a debate and for the setting of a deadline. |
| --- | --- |

—

the reports by Freddy Blak (A5-0360/2003) on the 2001 discharges and by Jorge Salvador Hernández Mollar (A5-0361/2003) on procedural safeguards in criminal proceedings had been adopted pursuant to Rule 110a. The deadlines for tabling amendments to these reports had been set for 12.00 on Monday 3 November, following the request from the political groups for a debate and for the setting of a deadline.

Thursday 6 November

Thursday 6 November

| — | the Commission statement on Ford workers laid off in Genk would be extended and entitled ‘Commission statement on the employment prospects in the European Union car sector’; |
| --- | --- |

—

the Commission statement on Ford workers laid off in Genk would be extended and entitled ‘Commission statement on the employment prospects in the European Union car sector’;

| — | the motions for resolution on market regulations and competition rules for the liberal professions would be added at voting time. |
| --- | --- |

—

the motions for resolution on market regulations and competition rules for the liberal professions would be added at voting time.

(The sitting was suspended at 13.00 and resumed at 15.00.)

(The sitting was suspended at 13.00 and resumed at 15.00.)

IN THE CHAIR: Gérard ONESTA

Vice-President

25.   Approval of Minutes of previous sitting

The Minutes of the previous sitting were approved.

26.   Membership of committees and delegations

At the request of the PPE-DE Group and the PSE Group, Parliament ratified the following appointments:

| — | AGRI Committee and ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (accredited member): João Gouveia |
| --- | --- |

—

AGRI Committee and ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (accredited member): João Gouveia

| — | ENVI Committee and Delegation to the EU-Slovenia Joint Parliamentary Committee: Säid El Khadraoui |
| --- | --- |

—

ENVI Committee and Delegation to the EU-Slovenia Joint Parliamentary Committee: Säid El Khadraoui

27.   Common fisheries policy (debate)

(debate)

Report on the Commission communication to the Council and the European Parliament ‘Towards uniform and effective implementation of the common fisheries policy’ [COM(2003) 130 — 2003/2104(INI)] — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Ilda Figueiredo

(A5-0331/2003)

Ilda Figueiredo introduced the report.

Pascal Lamy (Member of the Commission)spoke.

The following spoke: Daniel Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, also on the McKenna report (A5-0332/2003), Rosa Miguélez Ramos, on behalf of the PSE Group, Herman Vermeer, on behalf of the ELDR Group, Alain Esclopé, on behalf of the EDD Group, Albert Jan Maat, Struan Stevenson and Pascal Lamy.

The debate closed.

Vote: Item 38.

Item 38

28.   Fishing fleets (2001 & 2002) (debate)

(debate)

Report on the annual report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at the end of 2001 and on the report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the intermediate results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at 30 June 2002 [COM(2002) 446 — COM(2002) 483 — 2002/2262(INI)] — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Patricia McKenna

(A5-0332/2003)

Pascal Lamy (Member of the Commission).

Patricia McKenna introduced the report.

The following spoke: Albert Jan Maat, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, and Pascal Lamy.

The debate closed.

Vote: Item 39.

Item 39

29.   Reform of the CMOs in tobacco, cotton and olive oil (Oral question with debate)

(Oral question with debate)

Oral question by Salvador Jové Peres, on behalf of the AGRI Committee, to the Commission: Reform of the CMOs in tobacco, cotton and olive oil (B5-0280/2003).

Salvador Jové Peres moved the oral question.

Pascal Lamy (Member of the Commission) answered the oral question.

The following spoke: Felipe Camisón Asensio, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, María Rodríguez Ramos, on behalf of the PSE Group, Ioannis Patakis, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, Juan Manuel Ferrández Lezaun, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Alejandro Cercas, Vincenzo Lavarra and Pascal Lamy.

The debate closed.

DEBATE ON CASES OF BREACHES OF HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY AND THE RULE OF LAW

DEBATE ON CASES OF BREACHES OF HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY AND THE RULE OF LAW

(For the titles and authors of the motions for resolution, see Item 5 of the Minutes of Tuesday 21 October 2003)

(For the titles and authors of the motions for resolution, see Item 5 of the Minutes of Tuesday 21 October 2003)

30.   Burundi (debate)

(debate)

Motion for a resolution B5-0434/2003.

Francisca Sauquillo Pérez del Arco introduced the motion for a resolution.

The following spoke: Bernd Posselt, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, Chantal Cauquil, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, and Patricia McKenna, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group.

IN THE CHAIR: David W. MARTIN

Vice-President

The following spoke: Ulla Margrethe Sandbæk, on behalf of the EDD Group, and Pascal Lamy (Member of the Commission).

The debate closed.

Vote: Item 35.

Item 35

31.   Turkmenistan and Central Asia (debate)

(debate)

The next item was the joint debate on 7 motions for resolution (B5-0436, 0440, 0445, 0446, 0449, 0450 and 0452/2003).

Bastiaan Belder, John Bowis and Joost Lagendijk introduced motions for resolution.

The following spoke: Albert Jan Maat, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, and Pascal Lamy (Member of the Commission).

The debate closed.

Vote: Item 36.

Item 36

32.   Nepal (debate)

(debate)

The next item was the joint debate on 6 motions for resolution (B5-0435, 0437, 0439, 0448, 0451 and 0453/2003).

Catherine Stihler, Thomas Mann and Nelly Maes introduced motions for resolution.

Pascal Lamy (Member of the Commission)spoke.

Bernd Posselt spoke.

The debate closed.

Vote: Item 37.

Item 37

END OF DEBATE ON BREACHES OF HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY AND THE RULE OF LAW

END OF DEBATE ON BREACHES OF HUMAN RIGHTS, DEMOCRACY AND THE RULE OF LAW

33.   Deadline for tabling amendments

The President announced that the deadline fixed for tabling amendments to the motions for resolution and the joint motions for resolution on market regulations and competition rules for the liberal professions, to be put to the vote at the sitting on 6 November 2003, was 12:00 on Monday, 3 November.

34.   Membership of Parliament

The British competent authorities had given notice of the appointment of Ian David Twinn to replace Lord Bethell, as Member of Parliament, with effect from 21 October 2003.

The President drew attention to the provisions of Rule 7(5).

VOTING TIME

Details of voting (amendments, separate and split votes, etc.) appear in Annex 1 to the Minutes.

35.   Burundi (vote)

(vote)

Motion for a resolution B5-0434/2003

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 19)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 19)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0466)

(P5_TA(2003)0466)

36.   Turkmenistan and Central Asia (vote)

(vote)

Motions for resolution B5-0436, 0440, 0445, 0446, 0449, 0450 and 0452/2003

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 20)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 20)

JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION RC-B5-0436/2003

(replacing motions for resolution B5-0436, 0440, 0445, 0449, 0450 and 0452/2003):

tabled by the following Members:

| — | John Bowis and Albert Jan Maat, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

John Bowis and Albert Jan Maat, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group,

| — | Richard Corbett and Margrietus J. van den Berg, on behalf of the PSE Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

Richard Corbett and Margrietus J. van den Berg, on behalf of the PSE Group,

| — | Ole Andreasen, on behalf of the ELDR Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

Ole Andreasen, on behalf of the ELDR Group,

| — | Bart Staes, Joost Lagendijk, Matti Wuori, Per Gahrton and Marie Anne Isler Béguin, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

Bart Staes, Joost Lagendijk, Matti Wuori, Per Gahrton and Marie Anne Isler Béguin, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group,

| — | Pernille Frahm, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

Pernille Frahm, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group,

| — | Bastiaan Belder, on behalf of the EDD Group. |
| --- | --- |

—

Bastiaan Belder, on behalf of the EDD Group.

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0467)

(P5_TA(2003)0467)

(Motion for a resolution B5-0446/2003 fell.)

37.   Nepal (vote)

(vote)

Motions for resolution B5-0435, 0437, 0439, 0448, 0451 and 0453/2003

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 21)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 21)

JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION RC-B5-0435/2003

(replacing motions for resolution B5-0435, 0437, 0439, 0448, 0451 and 0453/2003):

tabled by the following Members:

| — | Thomas Mann, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

Thomas Mann, on behalf of the PPE-DE Group,

| — | Margrietus J. van den Berg, on behalf of the PSE Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

Margrietus J. van den Berg, on behalf of the PSE Group,

| — | Astrid Thors, on behalf of the ELDR Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

Astrid Thors, on behalf of the ELDR Group,

| — | Reinhold Messner, Bart Staes and Jean Lambert, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

Reinhold Messner, Bart Staes and Jean Lambert, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group,

| — | Pedro Marset Campos, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group, |
| --- | --- |

—

Pedro Marset Campos, on behalf of the GUE/NGL Group,

| — | Gerard Collins, on behalf of the UEN Group. |
| --- | --- |

—

Gerard Collins, on behalf of the UEN Group.

Adopted (P5_TA(2003)0468)

(P5_TA(2003)0468)

The following spoke:

The following spoke:

Thomas Mann proposed two technical adaptations, one to recital C and the other to paragraph 14.

38.   Common fisheries policy (Rule 110a) (vote)

(Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the Commission communication to the Council and the European Parliament ‘Towards uniform and effective implementation of the common fisheries policy’ [COM(2003) 130 — 2003/2104(INI)] — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Ilda Figueiredo

(A5-0331/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 22)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 22)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0469)

(P5_TA(2003)0469)

39.   Fishing fleets (2001 & 2002) (Rule 110a) (vote)

(Rule 110a) (vote)

Report on the annual report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at the end of 2001 and on the report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the intermediate results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at 30 June 2002 [COM(2002) 446 — COM(2002) 483 — 2002/2262(INI)] — Committee on Fisheries.

Rapporteur: Patricia McKenna

(A5-0332/2003)

(Simple majority)

(Simple majority)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 23)

(Voting record: Annex 1, Item 23)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted by single vote (P5_TA(2003)0470)

(P5_TA(2003)0470)

40.   Explanations of vote

Written explanations of vote:

Written explanations of vote:

Explanations of vote submitted in writing under Rule 137(3) appear in the verbatim report of proceedings for this sitting.

Members present but not voting:

Members present but not voting:

Motion for a resolution on Burundi (B5-0434/2003) and joint motion for a resolution on Nepal (RC-B5-0435/2003):

Chantal Cauquil and Armonia Bordes.

END OF VOTING TIME

41.   Authorisation to draw up reports — cooperation between committees — Referral to committees — Amendments to the title of reports

Authorisation to draw up own-initiative reports, pursuant to Rule 49

Authorisation to draw up own-initiative reports, pursuant to Rule 49

LIBE:

| — | Dealing with the possible threat of biological and chemical weapon attacks (B5-0407/2003 — 2003/2187 (INI)) |
| --- | --- |

—

Dealing with the possible threat of biological and chemical weapon attacks (B5-0407/2003 — 2003/2187 (INI))

| — | The rights of prisoners in the European Union (B5-0362/2003 — 2003/2188 (INI)) |
| --- | --- |

—

The rights of prisoners in the European Union (B5-0362/2003 — 2003/2188 (INI))

Decision to draw up a report, pursuant to Rule 181

Decision to draw up a report, pursuant to Rule 181

AFCO:

| — | Treatment of confidential documents within the Parliament (amendment of the Rules of Procedure)
  (Authorisation by the Conference of Presidents of 7 June 2001) (2003/2184(REG)) |
| --- | --- |

—

Treatment of confidential documents within the Parliament (amendment of the Rules of Procedure)

(Authorisation by the Conference of Presidents of 7 June 2001) (2003/2184(REG))

Cooperation between committees

Cooperation between committees

Rule 162a is applied to the following reports:

JURI:

| — | Unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices in the internal market and amending Directives 84/450/EEC, 97/7/EC and 98/27/EC (COM(2003) 356 — C5-0288/2003 — 2003/0134(COD))
  Procedure following Rule 162a between JURI and ENVI
  (Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 15 October 2003) |
| --- | --- |

—

Unfair business-to-consumer commercial practices in the internal market and amending Directives 84/450/EEC, 97/7/EC and 98/27/EC (COM(2003) 356 — C5-0288/2003 — 2003/0134(COD))

Procedure following Rule 162a between JURI and ENVI

(Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 15 October 2003)

| — | Cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws (COM(2003) 443 — C5-0335/2003 — 2003/0162(COD))
  Procedure following Rule 162a between JURI and ENVI
  (Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 15 October 2003) |
| --- | --- |

—

Cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws (COM(2003) 443 — C5-0335/2003 — 2003/0162(COD))

Procedure following Rule 162a between JURI and ENVI

(Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 15 October 2003)

ENVI:

| — | Establishing a framework for the setting of eco-design requirements for energy-using products and amending Council Directive 92/42/EEC (COM(2003) 453 — C5-0369/2003 — 2003/0172(COD))
  Procedure following Rule 162a between ENVI and ITRE
  (Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 23 October 2003) |
| --- | --- |

—

Establishing a framework for the setting of eco-design requirements for energy-using products and amending Council Directive 92/42/EEC (COM(2003) 453 — C5-0369/2003 — 2003/0172(COD))

Procedure following Rule 162a between ENVI and ITRE

(Following the Conference of Presidents' decision of 23 October 2003)

Referral to committees

Referral to committees

The following matters have been referred to the EMPL, FEMM, ENVI, CULT and PETI Committees for an opinion:

| — | 2003 annual report on the situation of fundamental rights in the European Union (2003/2006(INI))
  (Committee responsible: LIBE) |
| --- | --- |

—

2003 annual report on the situation of fundamental rights in the European Union (2003/2006(INI))

(Committee responsible: LIBE)

Amendments to the title of reports already authorised by the Conference of Presidents

Amendments to the title of reports already authorised by the Conference of Presidents

ECON:

| — | ‘The future of hedge funds and derivatives’ (2003/2082(INI)) (Minutes of 5 June 2003)
  (Former title: Role of the derivative products in the financial markets: hedge funds) |
| --- | --- |

—

‘The future of hedge funds and derivatives’ (2003/2082(INI)) (Minutes of 5 June 2003)

(Former title: Role of the derivative products in the financial markets: hedge funds)

Document lodged for information

Document lodged for information

LIBE:

| — | Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the analysis and co-operation with regard to counterfeit euro coins (13203/1/2003 — C5-0482/2003)
  (Also referred for information to: ECON) |
| --- | --- |

—

Proposal for a Council Decision concerning the analysis and co-operation with regard to counterfeit euro coins (13203/1/2003 — C5-0482/2003)

(Also referred for information to: ECON)

42.   Forwarding of texts adopted during the sitting

Pursuant to Rule 148(2), the Minutes of that day's sitting would be submitted to Parliament for its approval at the beginning of the next sitting.

With Parliament's agreement, the texts that had been adopted would be forwarded forthwith to the bodies named therein.

43.   Written declarations included in the register (Rule 51)

(Rule 51)

Number of signatures obtained by the written declarations in the register (Rule 51(3)):

| No. Document | Author(s) | Signatures |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 16/2003 | Othmar Karas | 36 |
| 17/2003 | Struan Stevenson, Bob van den Bos, Nelly Maes, Mihail Papayannakis and Phillip Whitehead | 127 |
| 18/2003 | André Brie, Willi Görlach, Joost Lagendijk and Philippe Morillon | 28 |
| 19/2003 | Marie Anne Isler Béguin and Alexander de Roo | 25 |
| 20/2003 | Philip Claeys and Koenraad Dillen | 11 |
| 21/2003 | María Sornosa Martínez | 13 |
| 22/2003 | Jean-Claude Martinez, Carl Lang, Bruno Gollnisch and Marie-France Stirbois | 5 |
| 23/2003 | Mark Francis Watts, Catherine Stihler and Phillip Whitehead | 30 |
| 24/2003 | Cristiana Muscardini | 25 |

No. Document

No. Document

Author(s)

Author(s)

Signatures

Signatures

16/2003

Othmar Karas

36

17/2003

Struan Stevenson, Bob van den Bos, Nelly Maes, Mihail Papayannakis and Phillip Whitehead

127

18/2003

André Brie, Willi Görlach, Joost Lagendijk and Philippe Morillon

28

19/2003

Marie Anne Isler Béguin and Alexander de Roo

25

20/2003

Philip Claeys and Koenraad Dillen

11

21/2003

María Sornosa Martínez

13

22/2003

Jean-Claude Martinez, Carl Lang, Bruno Gollnisch and Marie-France Stirbois

5

23/2003

Mark Francis Watts, Catherine Stihler and Phillip Whitehead

30

24/2003

Cristiana Muscardini

25

44.   Dates for next sittings

The next sittings would be held on 5 and 6 November 2003.

Rainer Wieland protested against the fact that no reply had yet been received to a question put by him to the Bureau regarding the circumstances in which a vote was checked at the request of a Member (The President stated that he would ask the Bureau to send a reply to the speaker).

45.   Adjournment of session

The session of the European Parliament was adjourned.

The sitting closed at 17.10.

Julian Priestley

Secretary-General

Pat Cox

President

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ATTENDANCE REGISTER

The following signed:

Aaltonen, Abitbol, Adam, Nuala Ahern, Ainardi, Almeida Garrett, Alyssandrakis, Andersen, Andersson, Andreasen, André-Léonard, Andria, Angelilli, Aparicio Sánchez, Arvidsson, Atkins, Attwooll, Auroi, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Bakopoulos, Balfe, Baltas, Banotti, Barón Crespo, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Belder, Berend, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Bergaz Conesa, Berger, Bernié, Berthu, Beysen, Bigliardo, Blak, Blokland, Bodrato, Böge, Bösch, Bonde, Boogerd-Quaak, Bordes, van den Bos, Boudjenah, Boumediene-Thiery, Bourlanges, Bouwman, Bowe, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Breyer, Brie, Brienza, Buitenweg, Bullmann, van den Burg, Bushill-Matthews, Busk, Butel, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Campos, Camre, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Caudron, Caullery, Cauquil, Celli, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Cesaro, Chichester, Claeys, Cocilovo, Coelho, Cohn-Bendit, Collins, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Cossutta, Raffaele Costa, Cox, Crowley, Cushnahan, van Dam, Dary, Daul, Decourrière, Dehousse, De Keyser, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Désir, Deva, De Veyrac, Dhaene, Dillen, Dimitrakopoulos, Di Pietro, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Dührkop Dührkop, Duff, Duhamel, Duin, Dupuis, Dybkjær, Ebner, Echerer, El Khadraoui, Elles, Esclopé, Ettl, Jillian Evans, Robert J.E. Evans, Färm, Farage, Fatuzzo, Fava, Ferber, Ferrández Lezaun, Ferreira, Ferrer, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Fiori, Fitzsimons, Flemming, Flesch, Florenz, Folias, Ford, Formentini, Fourtou, Friedrich, Fruteau, Gahler, Gahrton, Galeote Quecedo, Garaud, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garot, Garriga Polledo, de Gaulle, Gebhardt, Gemelli, Gill, Gillig, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gobbo, Goebbels, Goepel, Görlach, Gollnisch, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hager, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Herzog, Hieronymi, Honeyball, Hortefeux, Howitt, Hudghton, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Ilgenfritz, Imbeni, Inglewood, Isler Béguin, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Jöns, Jové Peres, Junker, Karamanou, Karas, Karlsson, Katiforis, Kaufmann, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Keßler, Khanbhai, Kindermann, Glenys Kinnock, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korakas, Korhola, Koukiadis, Koulourianos, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Krivine, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lagendijk, Laguiller, Lalumière, Lamassoure, Lambert, Lang, Lange, Langen, Langenhagen, Lannoye, de La Perriere, Laschet, Lavarra, Lechner, Lehne, Leinen, Liese, Linkohr, Lipietz, Lisi, Lucas, Ludford, Lulling, Lund, Lynne, Maat, Maaten, McAvan, McCarthy, McCartin, MacCormick, McKenna, McMillan-Scott, McNally, Maes, Malliori, Manders, Manisco, Erika Mann, Thomas Mann, Marinho, Marinos, Marques, Marset Campos, Martens, David W. Martin, Hans-Peter Martin, Hugues Martin, Martinez, Martínez Martínez, Mastella, Mastorakis, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Hans-Peter Mayer, Xaver Mayer, Mayol i Raynal, Medina Ortega, Meijer, Méndez de Vigo, Menéndez del Valle, Mennitti, Menrad, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Modrow, Mombaur, Monsonís Domingo, Moraes, Morgantini, Müller, Mulder, Murphy, Muscardini, Musotto, Mussa, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Newton Dunn, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Nobilia, Nordmann, Obiols i Germà, Ojeda Sanz, Olsson, Ó Neachtain, Onesta, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Ortuondo Larrea, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Pacheco Pereira, Paciotti, Pack, Pannella, Papayannakis, Pasqua, Pastorelli, Patakis, Patrie, Paulsen, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pesälä, Pex, Piecyk, Piétrasanta, Pirker, Piscarreta, Pittella, Plooij-van Gorsel, Poettering, Pohjamo, Poignant, Pomés Ruiz, Poos, Posselt, Prets, Procacci, Pronk, Provan, Puerta, Purvis, Queiró, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Raschhofer, Ribeiro e Castro, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rod, Rodríguez Ramos, de Roo, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Rübig, Rühle, Rutelli, Sacconi, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Sandberg-Fries, Sandbæk, Sanders-ten Holte, Santer, Santini, dos Santos, Sartori, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Sbarbati, Schaffner, Scheele, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Gerhard Schmid, Olle Schmidt, Schnellhardt, Schörling, Ilka Schröder, Jürgen Schröder, Schroedter, Schulz, Schwaiger, Segni, Seppänen, Simpson, Sjöstedt, Skinner, Smet, Soares, Sörensen, Sommer, Sornosa Martínez, Souchet, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Staes, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Sterckx, Stevenson, Stihler, Stirbois, Stockmann, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Swiebel, Swoboda, Sylla, Tajani, Tannock, Terrón i Cusí, Theato, Thomas-Mauro, Thorning-Schmidt, Thors, Thyssen, Titley, Torres Marques, Trakatellis, Trentin, Turchi, Turmes, Uca, Vachetta, Väyrynen, Vairinhos, Valdivielso de Cué, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Van Orden, Varaut, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vattimo, Vermeer, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Vinci, Virrankoski, Vlasto, Voggenhuber, Volcic, Wallis, Walter, Watson, Watts, Weiler, Wenzel-Perillo, Whitehead, Wieland, Wiersma, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Wuori, Wurtz, Wyn, Wynn, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimeray, Zimmerling, Zissener, Zorba, Zrihen

Observers

Bastys Mindaugas, Biela Adam, Chronowski Andrzej, Czinege Imre, Demetriou Panayiotis, Didžiokas Gintaras, Fazakas Szabolcs, Filipek Krzysztof, Germič Ljubo, Ilves Toomas Hendrik, Jakič Roman, Kłopotek Eugeniusz, Klukowski Wacław, Kósa Kovács Magda, Kreitzberg Peeter, Kriščiūnas Kęstutis, Kuzmickas Kęstutis, Kvietkauskas Vytautas, Lisak Janusz, Lydeka Arminas, Lyżwiński Stanisław, Maldeikis Eugenijus, Mallotová Helena, Matsakis Marios, Mavrou Eleni, Pasternak Agnieszka, Peterle Alojz, Plokšto Artur, Podgórski Bogdan, Pospíšil Jiří, Reiljan Janno, Sefzig Luděk, Surján László, Szabó Zoltán, Szájer József, Tabajdi Csaba, Valys Antanas, Vareikis Egidijus, Vastagh Pál, Vella George, Vėsaitė Birutė, Wiśniowska Genowefa, Wittbrodt Edmund, Žiak Rudolf

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ANNEX I

RESULTS OF VOTES

Abbreviations and symbols

| + | adopted |
| --- | --- |
| - | rejected |
| ↓ | lapsed |
| W | withdrawn |
| RCV (..., ..., ...) | roll-call vote (for, against, abstentions) |
| EV (..., ..., ...) | electronic vote (for, against, abstentions) |
| split | split vote |
| sep | separate vote |
| am | amendement |
| 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 (for, against, abstentions)

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

electronic vote (for, against, abstentions)

split

split vote

sep

separate vote

am

amendement

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.   Amendments and proposals for modifications to the appropriations in Section III of the draft general budget for 2004 relating to the Commission

| AM no | Budget line | Block, RCV, EV, sep | Split votes | Vote | RCV/EV Votes — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| COMMISSION |
| 542 | 05 | BLOCK 1 | | + | |
| 543 | 05 01 04 01 |
| 31 | 05 02 08 06 |
| 32 | 05 02 08 09 |
| 33 | 05 02 08 99 |
| 34 | 05 02 09 01 |
| 36 | 05 02 11 01 |
| 724 | 05 03 01 08 |
| 201 | 05 03 02 05 |
| 548 | 05 07 01 02 |
| 46 | 05 08 05 01 |
| 730 | 05 08 06 |
| 569 | 11 |
| 668 | 17 01 04 01 |
| 50 | 17 04 03 |
| 39 | 05 04 01 02 |
| 727 | 05 04 01 12 |
| 356 | 05 02 01 01 | sep | | - | |
| 722 | 05 02 03 01 | sep | | + | |
| 30 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 723 | 05 02 10 01 | sep/EV | | - | 189, 256, 16 |
| 338 | RCV | | - | 174, 275, 14 |
| 339 | 05 02 10 02 | RCV | | - | 51, 397, 7 |
| 725 | 05 03 02 01 | split / RCV | 1 | + | 318, 143, 4 |
| 2 | + | 419, 36, 6 |
| 726 | 05 03 04 07 | sep | | + | |
| 38 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 547 | 05 07 01 01 | sep | | + | |
| 44 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 729 | 05 08 04 01 | sep | | + | |
| 45 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 762 | 17 04 02 | sep | | + | |
| 49 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 437 | 05 04 01 06 | sep | | - | |
| 717 | 04 02 01 | BLOCK 2 | | + | |
| 809 | 11 06 01 |
| 571 | 13 |
| 189 | 13 03 02 |
| 740 | 13 03 04 |
| 718 | 04 02 06 |
| 538 | 04 02 08 |
| 191 | 13 03 06 |
| 741 | 13 03 13 |
| 800 | 13 04 01 |
| 214 | 13 03 | sep | | - | |
| 739 | 13 03 01 | sep | | + | |
| 215 | sep | | - | |
| 544 | 05 04 02 06 | sep | | + | |
| 41 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 716 | 02 01 05 01 | BLOCK 3 | | + | |
| 732 | 06 01 05 02 |
| 559 | 08 |
| 735 | 08 01 05 01 |
| 560 | 08 02 01 01 |
| 736 | 08 02 01 02 |
| 561 | 08 03 01 |
| 562 | 08 04 01 |
| 563 | 08 06 01 03 |
| 564 | 08 12 02 01 |
| 567 | 09 04 01 |
| 568 | 10 |
| 737 | 10 01 05 01 |
| 549 | 05 08 07 |
| 550 | 05 08 08 |
| 638 | 06 01 04 02 |
| 640 | 06 02 01 01 |
| 733 | 06 02 02 01 |
| 554 |
| 641 | 06 02 02 03 |
| 642 | 06 02 03 01 | | | | |
| 183 | 06 02 03 02 |
| 185 | 06 02 04 01 |
| 186 | 06 02 04 02 |
| 643 | 06 02 08 01 |
| 555 |
| 657 | 11 01 04 02 |
| 659 | 15 01 04 01 |
| 748 | 15 02 02 01 |
| 243 | 15 03 01 01 |
| 244 | 15 03 01 02 |
| 662 | 15 03 01 03 | | | | |
| 579 |
| 577 | 15 |
| 529 | 01 |
| 660 | 15 02 01 01 |
| 664 | 15 06 01 01 |
| 581 | 16 |
| 802 | 16 01 04 01 |
| 665 | 16 01 04 02 |
| 24 | 16 03 01 |
| 25 | 16 03 02 |
| 26 | 16 04 02 |
| 27 | 16 04 03 | | | | |
| 70 | 16 04 05 |
| 680 | 18 08 01 |
| 6 | 22 04 |
| 707 | 25 03 02 |
| 536 | 04 |
| 623 | 04 01 04 02 |
| 624 | 04 02 12 |
| 628 | 04 03 03 03 |
| 629 | 04 03 04 01 |
| 539 |
| 630 | 04 03 05 01 |
| 631 | 04 03 05 02 |
| 540 |
| 632 | 04 04 02 01 |
| 236 | 04 04 02 02 |
| 633 | 04 04 03 |
| 795 | 04 04 08 |
| 669 | 17 03 01 01 |
| 670 | 17 04 08 01 |
| 585 |
| 551 | 06 |
| 734 | 06 04 03 |
| 646 | 06 05 06 |
| 276 | 01 04 10 |
| 556 | 07 | | | | |
| 647 | 07 01 04 01 |
| 48 | 07 03 01 01 |
| 648 | 07 03 06 01 |
| 650 | 07 04 01 01 |
| 558 |
| 651 | 07 04 02 |
| 652 | 07 05 01 |
| 582 | 17 |
| 586 | 17 04 09 |
| 531 | 02 |
| 532 | 02 01 04 01 |
| 279 | 02 04 01 |
| 621 | 02 04 02 01 |
| 534 |
| 198 | 02 04 02 03 |
| 622 | 02 05 01 |
| 535 | 03 |
| 565 | 09 |
| 654 | 09 01 04 01 |
| 656 | 09 03 05 01 |
| 566 |
| 570 | 12 |
| 658 | 12 01 04 01 |
| 68 | 12 02 01 |
| 575 | 14 |
| 576 | 14 01 04 01 |
| 69 | 14 02 01 |
| 598 | 20 |
| 530 | 01 04 05 |
| 803 | 01 04 09 01 |
| 805 | 02 02 03 02 |
| 625 | 04 02 15 |
| 457 | 25 04 01 |
| 614 | 29 01 04 01 |
| 788 | 29 02 01 |
| 645 | 06 03 02 | | | | |
| 634 | 04 04 04 |
| 806 | 04 04 10 |
| 635 | 04 04 06 01 |
| 541 |
| 655 | 09 03 03 |
| 253 | 18 |
| 587 |
| 254 | 18 01 |
| 256 | 18 01 02 |
| 258 | 18 01 04 |
| 588 | 18 01 04 01 |
| 589 | 18 02 03 |
| 590 | 18 03 03 |
| 671 | 18 03 06 |
| 672 | 18 03 07 |
| 261 | 18 04 01 01 |
| 673 | 18 04 01 02 |
| 674 | 18 04 03 |
| 675 | 18 05 01 02 |
| 796 | 18 05 01 03 |
| 677 | 18 05 04 |
| 679 | 18 07 01 01 |
| 592 |
| 271 | 18 08 02 |
| 272 | 18 08 03 |
| 273 | 18 49 04 |
| 596 | 19 04 02 |
| 606 | 24 |
| 706 | 24 02 01 |
| 702 | 22 01 04 04 |
| 704 | 22 03 04 |
| 607 | 25 |
| 609 | 26 |
| 611 | 27 |
| 612 | 28 |
| 613 | 29 |
| 553 | 06 02 01 01 | sep/EV | | - | 283, 172, 8 |
| 661 | 15 02 02 02 | sep | | + | (new number 810 after merging with am. 13) |
| 13 | sep | | + | |
| 619 | 01 02 04 | sep/EV | | + | 373, 88, 2 |
| 666 | 16 02 02 | sep | | + | |
| 23 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 761 | 16 05 01 | split | 1 | + | (new number allocated: 814) |
| | 2 | - | |
| 626 | 04 03 03 01 | sep | | + | |
| 226 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 627 | 04 03 03 02 | split | 1/ EV | - | 73, 383, 15 |
| | 2 | - | |
| 227 | sep | | + | |
| 233 | 04 03 05 03 | sep | | R | |
| 731 | 04 04 09 | split | 1 | + | |
| 2 | + | |
| 221 | 17 03 01 01 N | sep | | - | |
| 649 | 07 03 08 | split | 1 | + | amended orally (new number allocated: 807) |
| 2 | ↓ | |
| 653 | 08 14 01 | sep | | + | |
| 804 | 02 02 03 01 | sep | | + | |
| 278 | sep/EV | | - | 239, 221, 2 remarks |
| 644 | 06 03 01 | sep | | + | |
| 358 | sep | | - | |
| 678 | 18 06 04 01 | sep | | + | |
| 266 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 591 | sep | | + | |
| 140 | 21 03 | BLOCK 4 | | + | |
| 141 |
| 143 |
| 142 |
| 601 | 21 01 04 01 |
| 705 | 23 |
| 605 | 23 01 04 01 |
| 593 | 19 |
| 416 | 19 04 |
| 105 | 19 10 |
| 324 |
| 104 |
| 103 |
| 102 |
| 695 | 19 10 02 |
| 799 | 19 10 03 |
| 697 | 19 10 04 |
| 600 | 21 |
| 91 | 19 09 | | | | |
| 92 |
| 319 |
| 93 |
| 90 |
| 774 | 19 09 02 |
| 775 | 19 09 03 |
| 693 | 19 09 04 |
| 146 | 21 03 17 |
| 315 | 19 08 |
| 86 |
| 84 |
| 85 |
| 691 | 19 08 03 |
| 88 | 19 08 05 |
| 686 | 19 06 02 |
| 687 | 19 06 06 |
| 688 | 19 07 01 |
| 313 | 19 07 02 |
| 798 | 19 07 03 |
| 597 | 19 07 04 |
| 663 | 15 03 03 01 |
| 580 |
| 595 | 19 01 04 01 |
| 764 | 19 02 04 | | | | |
| 682 | 19 02 12 | |
| 797 | 19 02 13 | amended orally (new number allocated: 816) |
| 684 | 19 05 01 | |
| 699 | 21 02 07 02 |
| 779 | 21 02 07 04 |
| 780 | 21 02 13 |
| 701 | 21 02 14 |
| 781 | 21 02 17 |
| 148 | 21 03 20 |
| 149 | 21 04 02 |
| 770 | 19 04 04 |
| 446 | 19 04 05 |
| 599 | 20 01 04 01 |
| 766 | 19 03 03 |
| 767 | 19 03 04 |
| 768 | 19 03 06 |
| 782 | 21 03 01 N | sep | | + | |
| 694 | 19 10 01 | sep | | + | |
| 108 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 471 | 19 10 05 | sep | | - | |
| 776 | 19 10 06 | split/RCV | 1 | + | 454, 12, 8 |
| 2 | + | 381, 81, 8 |
| 329 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 692 | 19 09 01 | sep | | + | |
| 97 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 145 | 21 03 07 | sep/VE | | - | 233, 228, 3 |
| 771 | 19 08 02 01 | split | 1 | + | |
| 2 | + | |
| 89 | 19 08 06 | sep | | - | |
| 470 | 19 08 07 | RCV | | - | 45, 421, 9 |
| 772 | 19 08 08 | sep | | + | |
| 773 | RCV | | - | 185, 282, 12 |
| 685 | 19 06 01 | sep | | + | |
| 222 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 311 | 19 06 05 | sep | | - | |
| 300 | 19 01 04 02 | sep | | - | |
| 681 | 19 02 03 | split | 1 | + | (new number allocated: 815) |
| 2/EV | - | 264, 199, 7 |
| 765 | 19 02 05 | sep | | + | |
| 303 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 330 | 19 11 01 | sep | | - | |
| 698 | 21 02 03 | split | 1 | + | |
| 2 | + | |
| 700 | 21 02 07 03 | sep | | + | |
| 130 | sep | | - | |
| 150 | 21 04 02 | sep | | - | |
| 769 | 19 04 03 | sep | | + | (new number allocated after merging with 306: 817) |
| 306 | sep | | + | (remainder) |
| 738 | 21 03 21 | sep | | + | (new number allocated: 808) |
| 344 | 11 03 01 | | | ↓ | |
| 62 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 777 | 19 11 02 | sep | | + | |
| 331 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 294 | 20 02 01 | sep | | - | |
| 545 | 05 05 01 01 | BLOCK 5 | | + | |
| 602 | 22 |
| 572 | 13 01 04 02 |
| 573 | 13 05 01 01 |
| 574 | 13 05 01 02 |
| 603 | 22 01 04 01 |
| 703 | 22 02 01 |
| 604 | 22 02 03 |
| 546 | 05 05 01 02 | sep | | + | |
| 42 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 637 | 05 05 01 03 | sep/EV | | - | 304, 170, 2 |
| 43 | sep | | - | |
| 615 | XX 01 01 01 | BLOCK 6 | | + | |
| 617 | XX 01 02 01 01 |
| 618 | XX 01 02 11 01 |
| 426 | XX 01 02 11 04 |
| 791 | XX 01 01 01 | split | 1 | + | |
| 2 | + | |
| 616 | XX 01 01 02 01 | sep/EV | | - | 271, 190, 9 |
| 424 | sep | | - | |
| 337 | XX 01 01 02 02 | sep | | - | |
| 153 | sep | | - | |
| 789 | PART C-4 | BLOCK 7 | | + | |
| 790 | PART C-5 |
| 64 | 01 02 02 |
| 537 | 04 01 01 |
| 720 | 04 04 07 |
| 721 | 04 05 03 |
| 552 | 06 01 01 |
| 578 | 15 01 01 |
| 743 | 15 02 01 02 |
| 744 | 15 02 01 03 |
| 745 | 15 02 01 04 |
| 746 | 15 02 01 05 |
| 747 | 15 02 01 07 |
| 749 | 15 04 01 01 | | | | |
| 750 | 15 04 01 02 |
| 752 | 15 04 01 04 |
| 753 | 15 06 01 08 | (new number allocated: 812) |
| 754 | 15 06 01 03 | amended orally (new number allocated: 811) |
| 755 | 15 06 01 04 | |
| 757 | 15 06 01 05 |
| 758 | 15 06 01 06 |
| 759 | 15 06 01 07 |
| 760 | 15 07 01 02 |
| 255 | 18 01 01 |
| 257 | 18 01 03 |
| 594 | 19 01 01 01 |
| 763 | 19 02 02 01 |
| 778 | 21 01 01 01 |
| 784 | 22 02 08 |
| 785 | 24 01 06 | | | | |
| 608 | 25 01 01 01 |
| 786 | 26 01 09 01 |
| 610 | 26 01 50 23 |
| 787 | 29 01 02 01 |
| 557 | 07 01 01 | sep | | + | |
| 203 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 204 | 07 01 02 01 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 205 | 07 01 02 11 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 206 | 07 01 03 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 250 | 15 02 01 09 | sep | | - | |
| 11 | 15 02 01 09 N | sep/EV | | - | 296, 168, 7 |
| 751 | 15 04 01 03 | split | 1 | + | |
| 2 | + | |
| 583 | 17 01 01 | sep | | + | |
| 216 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 217 | 17 01 02 01 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 218 | 17 01 02 11 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 219 | 17 01 03 | sep | | ↓ | |
| 74 | 19 01 02 11 | sep | | - | |
| 75 | 19 01 02 12 | sep | | - | |
| 76 | 19 01 03 02 | sep | | - | |
| 299 | sep | | - | |
| 120 | 21 01 02 12 | sep | | - | |
| 121 | 21 01 03 02 | sep | | - | |
| 347 | 25 01 01 03 | RCV | | - | 38, 437, 4 |
| 378 | 26 01 50 10 | sep/EV | | - | 249, 214, 10 |
| PARLIAMENT |
| 474 | 1004 | BLOCK 8 | | + | |
| 524 | 11 |
| 523 |
| 481 |
| 482 |
| 521 |
| 522 |
| 527 | '; |
| 520 |
| 708 |
| 519 |
| 525 |
| 526 |
| 480 |
| 488 | 1110 |
| 490 | 1111 |
| 489 |
| 491 | 1301 | | | | |
| 492 | 1870 |
| 493 | 1872 |
| 494 | 1873 |
| 709 | 102 |
| 710 | 2100 |
| 495 |
| 711 | 260 |
| 792 |
| 801 | 2831 |
| 794 | 3600 |
| 487 | 1100 | sep | | + | |
| 72 | sep | | - | |
| 428 | 2100 | sep | | - | |
| 364 | 2220 | RCV | | + | 376, 105, 4 |
| 296 | 3702 N | RCV | | - | 213, 261, 5 |
| 712 | 3710 | RCV | | - | 196, 259, 14 |
| 393 | sep | | - | |
| COUNCIL |
| 431 | 1100 | sep | | - | |
| COURT OF JUSTICE |
| 498 | 11 | BLOCK 9 | | + | |
| 497 |
| 499 |
| 713 |
| 500 | 1110 |
| 501 | 2001 |
| COURT OF AUDITORS |
| 502 | 11 | BLOCK 10 | | + | |
| 503 |
| 504 |
| 505 | 1110 |
| 506 | 200 |
| ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE |
| 511 | 11 | BLOCK 11 | | + | |
| 512 |
| 508 |
| 509 |
| 528 |
| 510 |
| 513 | 204 |
| 507 | 1004 | sep | | - | |
| COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS |
| 355 | 1004 | BLOCK 12 | | + | |
| 517 | 11 |
| 514 |
| 515 |
| 516 |
| 394 | 110 |
| 518 | 204 |
| EUROPEAN OMBUDSMAN |
| 714 | A-11 | sep | | + | |

AM no

Budget line

Block, RCV, EV, sep

Split votes

Vote

RCV/EV Votes — remarks

COMMISSION

542

05

BLOCK 1

+

543

05 01 04 01

31

05 02 08 06

32

05 02 08 09

33

05 02 08 99

34

05 02 09 01

36

05 02 11 01

724

05 03 01 08

201

05 03 02 05

548

05 07 01 02

46

05 08 05 01

730

05 08 06

569

11

668

17 01 04 01

50

17 04 03

39

05 04 01 02

727

05 04 01 12

356

05 02 01 01

sep

-

722

05 02 03 01

sep

+

30

sep

↓

723

05 02 10 01

sep/EV

-

189, 256, 16

338

RCV

-

174, 275, 14

339

05 02 10 02

RCV

-

51, 397, 7

725

05 03 02 01

split / RCV

1

+

318, 143, 4

2

+

419, 36, 6

726

05 03 04 07

sep

+

38

sep

↓

547

05 07 01 01

sep

+

44

sep

↓

729

05 08 04 01

sep

+

45

sep

↓

762

17 04 02

sep

+

49

sep

↓

437

05 04 01 06

sep

-

717

04 02 01

BLOCK 2

+

809

11 06 01

571

13

189

13 03 02

740

13 03 04

718

04 02 06

538

04 02 08

191

13 03 06

741

13 03 13

800

13 04 01

214

13 03

sep

-

739

13 03 01

sep

+

215

sep

-

544

05 04 02 06

sep

+

41

sep

↓

716

02 01 05 01

BLOCK 3

+

732

06 01 05 02

559

08

735

08 01 05 01

560

08 02 01 01

736

08 02 01 02

561

08 03 01

562

08 04 01

563

08 06 01 03

564

08 12 02 01

567

09 04 01

568

10

737

10 01 05 01

549

05 08 07

550

05 08 08

638

06 01 04 02

640

06 02 01 01

733

06 02 02 01

554

641

06 02 02 03

642

06 02 03 01

183

06 02 03 02

185

06 02 04 01

186

06 02 04 02

643

06 02 08 01

555

657

11 01 04 02

659

15 01 04 01

748

15 02 02 01

243

15 03 01 01

244

15 03 01 02

662

15 03 01 03

579

577

15

529

01

660

15 02 01 01

664

15 06 01 01

581

16

802

16 01 04 01

665

16 01 04 02

24

16 03 01

25

16 03 02

26

16 04 02

27

16 04 03

70

16 04 05

680

18 08 01

6

22 04

707

25 03 02

536

04

623

04 01 04 02

624

04 02 12

628

04 03 03 03

629

04 03 04 01

539

630

04 03 05 01

631

04 03 05 02

540

632

04 04 02 01

236

04 04 02 02

633

04 04 03

795

04 04 08

669

17 03 01 01

670

17 04 08 01

585

551

06

734

06 04 03

646

06 05 06

276

01 04 10

556

07

647

07 01 04 01

48

07 03 01 01

648

07 03 06 01

650

07 04 01 01

558

651

07 04 02

652

07 05 01

582

17

586

17 04 09

531

02

532

02 01 04 01

279

02 04 01

621

02 04 02 01

534

198

02 04 02 03

622

02 05 01

535

03

565

09

654

09 01 04 01

656

09 03 05 01

566

570

12

658

12 01 04 01

68

12 02 01

575

14

576

14 01 04 01

69

14 02 01

598

20

530

01 04 05

803

01 04 09 01

805

02 02 03 02

625

04 02 15

457

25 04 01

614

29 01 04 01

788

29 02 01

645

06 03 02

634

04 04 04

806

04 04 10

635

04 04 06 01

541

655

09 03 03

253

18

587

254

18 01

256

18 01 02

258

18 01 04

588

18 01 04 01

589

18 02 03

590

18 03 03

671

18 03 06

672

18 03 07

261

18 04 01 01

673

18 04 01 02

674

18 04 03

675

18 05 01 02

796

18 05 01 03

677

18 05 04

679

18 07 01 01

592

271

18 08 02

272

18 08 03

273

18 49 04

596

19 04 02

606

24

706

24 02 01

702

22 01 04 04

704

22 03 04

607

25

609

26

611

27

612

28

613

29

553

06 02 01 01

sep/EV

-

283, 172, 8

661

15 02 02 02

sep

+

(new number 810 after merging with am. 13)

13

sep

+

619

01 02 04

sep/EV

+

373, 88, 2

666

16 02 02

sep

+

23

sep

↓

761

16 05 01

split

1

+

(new number allocated: 814)

2

-

626

04 03 03 01

sep

+

226

sep

↓

627

04 03 03 02

split

1/ EV

-

73, 383, 15

2

-

227

sep

+

233

04 03 05 03

sep

R

731

04 04 09

split

1

+

2

+

221

17 03 01 01 N

sep

-

649

07 03 08

split

1

+

amended orally (new number allocated: 807)

2

↓

653

08 14 01

sep

+

804

02 02 03 01

sep

+

278

sep/EV

-

239, 221, 2 remarks

644

06 03 01

sep

+

358

sep

-

678

18 06 04 01

sep

+

266

sep

↓

591

sep

+

140

21 03

BLOCK 4

+

141

143

142

601

21 01 04 01

705

23

605

23 01 04 01

593

19

416

19 04

105

19 10

324

104

103

102

695

19 10 02

799

19 10 03

697

19 10 04

600

21

91

19 09

92

319

93

90

774

19 09 02

775

19 09 03

693

19 09 04

146

21 03 17

315

19 08

86

84

85

691

19 08 03

88

19 08 05

686

19 06 02

687

19 06 06

688

19 07 01

313

19 07 02

798

19 07 03

597

19 07 04

663

15 03 03 01

580

595

19 01 04 01

764

19 02 04

682

19 02 12

797

19 02 13

amended orally (new number allocated: 816)

684

19 05 01

699

21 02 07 02

779

21 02 07 04

780

21 02 13

701

21 02 14

781

21 02 17

148

21 03 20

149

21 04 02

770

19 04 04

446

19 04 05

599

20 01 04 01

766

19 03 03

767

19 03 04

768

19 03 06

782

21 03 01 N

sep

+

694

19 10 01

sep

+

108

sep

↓

471

19 10 05

sep

-

776

19 10 06

split/RCV

1

+

454, 12, 8

2

+

381, 81, 8

329

sep

↓

692

19 09 01

sep

+

97

sep

↓

145

21 03 07

sep/VE

-

233, 228, 3

771

19 08 02 01

split

1

+

2

+

89

19 08 06

sep

-

470

19 08 07

RCV

-

45, 421, 9

772

19 08 08

sep

+

773

RCV

-

185, 282, 12

685

19 06 01

sep

+

222

sep

↓

311

19 06 05

sep

-

300

19 01 04 02

sep

-

681

19 02 03

split

1

+

(new number allocated: 815)

2/EV

-

264, 199, 7

765

19 02 05

sep

+

303

sep

↓

330

19 11 01

sep

-

698

21 02 03

split

1

+

2

+

700

21 02 07 03

sep

+

130

sep

-

150

21 04 02

sep

-

769

19 04 03

sep

+

(new number allocated after merging with 306: 817)

306

sep

+

(remainder)

738

21 03 21

sep

+

(new number allocated: 808)

344

11 03 01

↓

62

sep

↓

777

19 11 02

sep

+

331

sep

↓

294

20 02 01

sep

-

545

05 05 01 01

BLOCK 5

+

602

22

572

13 01 04 02

573

13 05 01 01

574

13 05 01 02

603

22 01 04 01

703

22 02 01

604

22 02 03

546

05 05 01 02

sep

+

42

sep

↓

637

05 05 01 03

sep/EV

-

304, 170, 2

43

sep

-

615

XX 01 01 01

BLOCK 6

+

617

XX 01 02 01 01

618

XX 01 02 11 01

426

XX 01 02 11 04

791

XX 01 01 01

split

1

+

2

+

616

XX 01 01 02 01

sep/EV

-

271, 190, 9

424

sep

-

337

XX 01 01 02 02

sep

-

153

sep

-

789

PART C-4

BLOCK 7

+

790

PART C-5

64

01 02 02

537

04 01 01

720

04 04 07

721

04 05 03

552

06 01 01

578

15 01 01

743

15 02 01 02

744

15 02 01 03

745

15 02 01 04

746

15 02 01 05

747

15 02 01 07

749

15 04 01 01

750

15 04 01 02

752

15 04 01 04

753

15 06 01 08

(new number allocated: 812)

754

15 06 01 03

amended orally (new number allocated: 811)

755

15 06 01 04

757

15 06 01 05

758

15 06 01 06

759

15 06 01 07

760

15 07 01 02

255

18 01 01

257

18 01 03

594

19 01 01 01

763

19 02 02 01

778

21 01 01 01

784

22 02 08

785

24 01 06

608

25 01 01 01

786

26 01 09 01

610

26 01 50 23

787

29 01 02 01

557

07 01 01

sep

+

203

sep

↓

204

07 01 02 01

sep

↓

205

07 01 02 11

sep

↓

206

07 01 03

sep

↓

250

15 02 01 09

sep

-

11

15 02 01 09 N

sep/EV

-

296, 168, 7

751

15 04 01 03

split

1

+

2

+

583

17 01 01

sep

+

216

sep

↓

217

17 01 02 01

sep

↓

218

17 01 02 11

sep

↓

219

17 01 03

sep

↓

74

19 01 02 11

sep

-

75

19 01 02 12

sep

-

76

19 01 03 02

sep

-

299

sep

-

120

21 01 02 12

sep

-

121

21 01 03 02

sep

-

347

25 01 01 03

RCV

-

38, 437, 4

378

26 01 50 10

sep/EV

-

249, 214, 10

PARLIAMENT

474

1004

BLOCK 8

+

524

11

523

481

482

521

522

527

';

520

708

519

525

526

480

488

1110

490

1111

489

491

1301

492

1870

493

1872

494

1873

709

102

710

2100

495

711

260

792

801

2831

794

3600

487

1100

sep

+

72

sep

-

428

2100

sep

-

364

2220

RCV

+

376, 105, 4

296

3702 N

RCV

-

213, 261, 5

712

3710

RCV

-

196, 259, 14

393

sep

-

COUNCIL

431

1100

sep

-

COURT OF JUSTICE

498

11

BLOCK 9

+

497

499

713

500

1110

501

2001

COURT OF AUDITORS

502

11

BLOCK 10

+

503

504

505

1110

506

200

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE

511

11

BLOCK 11

+

512

508

509

528

510

513

204

507

1004

sep

-

COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS

355

1004

BLOCK 12

+

517

11

514

515

516

394

110

518

204

EUROPEAN OMBUDSMAN

714

A-11

sep

+

Requests for roll-call votes

PPE-DE ams 773, 296

Verts/ALE ams 773, 776, 364

GUE/NGL am 470

EDD am 712

Dover ao ams 338, 339, 347

Bösch ea am 725

Requests for separate vote

PPE-DE ams 723, 553, 637, 507

PSE ams 723, 776

ELDR ams 437, 773

Verts/ALE am 653

GUE/NGL am 471

UEN ams 723, 619, 782

Requests for split votes

PPE-DE

am 731

1st part: text as a whole except the words ‘The appropriation is intended ... promotion of a social Europe’

2nd part: those words

761 (new 814)

1st part: budget line 16 05 01

2nd part: budget line 16 05 02

649 (new 807)

1st part: amounts

2nd part: remarks

681 (new 815)

1st part: amounts

2nd part: remarks

PSE

am 627

1st part: amounts

2nd part: remarks

Verts/ALE

am 776

1st part: amounts

2nd part: reserve

am 698

1st part: amounts

2nd part: reserve

am 751

1st part: text as a whole except the words ‘EUR 50 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Community of Historic Armed Guilds.’

2nd part: those words

UEN

am 771

1st part: amounts

2nd part: remarks

Bösch ea

am 725

1st part: amount of EUR 40 million on the new budget line 05 03 02 13

2nd part: remainder of the amendment

oral amendments

In addition to making a number of technical corrections, the general rapporteur moved three oral amendments:

| — | to DA 797 (new 816) to add the following remark: ‘This appropriation is also intended to finance a feasibility study on the establishment of a European Civil Peace Corps going beyond humanitarian aid in stricto sensu’; |
| --- | --- |

—

to DA 797 (new 816) to add the following remark: ‘This appropriation is also intended to finance a feasibility study on the establishment of a European Civil Peace Corps going beyond humanitarian aid in stricto sensu’;

| — | to DA 649 (new 807) to delete from the remarks: ‘Part of the appropriation may be allocated to the European Academy of the Urban Environment in Berlin, with due regard for the provisions of the Financial Regulation’;
  The amount was reduced by EUR 150 000; |
| --- | --- |

—

to DA 649 (new 807) to delete from the remarks: ‘Part of the appropriation may be allocated to the European Academy of the Urban Environment in Berlin, with due regard for the provisions of the Financial Regulation’;

The amount was reduced by EUR 150 000;

| — | to DA 754 (new 811) to add the following remarks: ‘EUR 150 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Academy of the Urban Environment in Berlin’;
  The amount was increased by EUR 150 000. |
| --- | --- |

—

to DA 754 (new 811) to add the following remarks: ‘EUR 150 000 is earmarked for a grant to the European Academy of the Urban Environment in Berlin’;

The amount was increased by EUR 150 000.

2.   2004 draft general budget (Section III)

Report: MULDER (A5-0349/2003)

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| § 9 | 9 | PPE-DE | EV | + | 264, 189, 10 |
| | § | original text | | ↓ | |
| after § 16 | 7 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| after § 16 | 8 | PPE-DE | split/RCV | | |
| | | | 1 | + | 325, 146, 6 |
| | | | 2 | + | 248, 223, 3 |
| § 22 | § | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 / EV | + | 259, 204, 10 |
| § 25 | 4 | PSE | | + | |
| § 28 | 5S | ELDR | | W | |
| § 32 | § | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 | + | |
| § 34 | 10 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| | § | original text | | ↓ | |
| after § 37 | 6 | ELDR | | + | |
| § 38 | § | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 / EV | + | 250, 228, 5 |
| § 39 | § | original text | RCV | + | 452, 18, 9, |
| § 45 | § | original text | sep | + | |
| § 49 | 1 | Verts/ALE | split | | |
| | | | 1 / EV | + | 248, 232, 5 |
| | | | 2 | - | |
| after § 49 | 12 | GUE/NGL | RCV | - | 231, 249, 6 |
| | 13 | GUE/NGL | | W | |
| | 14 | GUE/NGL | RCV | + | 260, 213, 5 |
| § 51 | § | original text | RCV | + | 454, 16, 13 |
| § 57 | § | original text | sep | + | |
| § 60 | 2 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| § 61 | § | original text | sep | + | |
| § 64 | § | original text | RCV | + | 389, 77, 12 |
| § 65 | § | original text | sep | + | |
| § 68 | § | original text | RCV | + | 421, 48, 11 |
| § 70 | § | original text | sep | + | |
| after § 72 | 3 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| annex 2 | 11 | committee | | W | |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

§ 9

9

PPE-DE

EV

+

264, 189, 10

§

original text

↓

after § 16

7

PPE-DE

+

after § 16

8

PPE-DE

split/RCV

1

+

325, 146, 6

2

+

248, 223, 3

§ 22

§

original text

split

1

+

2 / EV

+

259, 204, 10

§ 25

4

PSE

+

§ 28

5S

ELDR

W

§ 32

§

original text

split

1

+

2

+

§ 34

10

PPE-DE

+

§

original text

↓

after § 37

6

ELDR

+

§ 38

§

original text

split

1

+

2 / EV

+

250, 228, 5

§ 39

§

original text

RCV

+

452, 18, 9,

§ 45

§

original text

sep

+

§ 49

1

Verts/ALE

split

1 / EV

+

248, 232, 5

2

-

after § 49

12

GUE/NGL

RCV

-

231, 249, 6

13

GUE/NGL

W

14

GUE/NGL

RCV

+

260, 213, 5

§ 51

§

original text

RCV

+

454, 16, 13

§ 57

§

original text

sep

+

§ 60

2

Verts/ALE

+

§ 61

§

original text

sep

+

§ 64

§

original text

RCV

+

389, 77, 12

§ 65

§

original text

sep

+

§ 68

§

original text

RCV

+

421, 48, 11

§ 70

§

original text

sep

+

after § 72

3

Verts/ALE

-

annex 2

11

committee

W

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

Amendments 5, 11 and 13 had been withdrawn.

Requests for roll-call votes

PPE-DE am 8, §§ 39, 51, 64, 68

GUE/NGL ams 12, 14

Requests for separate vote

UEN § 45, 57, 65, 70

Verts/ALE § 61

Requests for split votes

PPE-DE

§ 38

1st part: text as a whole except the words ‘asks the Commission to submit ... on heading 3’

2nd part: those words

ELDR

am 1

1st part: text as a whole except the words ‘made at the Madrid Donors Conference’

2nd part: those words

Verts/ALE

am 8

1st part: text as a whole except the words ‘with great concern’

2nd part: those words

§ 32

1st part: up to ‘to use new technologies’

2nd part: remainder

UEN

§ 22

1st part: up to ‘the CAP mid-term review’

2nd part: remainder

3.   2004 draft general budget (Sections I, II, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII)

Report: GILL (A5-0350/2003)

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| § 11 | 4 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| after § 11 | 5 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| § 12 | 1 | PSE | | + | |
| § 16 | § | original text | | ↓ | |
| § 18, after indent 6 | 2 | PSE | | + | |
| § 19 | § | original text | RCV | + | 455, 11, 17 |
| after § 19 | 3 | PSE | EV | - | 226, 248, 4 |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

§ 11

4

PPE-DE

-

after § 11

5

PPE-DE

-

§ 12

1

PSE

+

§ 16

§

original text

↓

§ 18, after indent 6

2

PSE

+

§ 19

§

original text

RCV

+

455, 11, 17

after § 19

3

PSE

EV

-

226, 248, 4

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

Amendment 2/rev had been withdrawn.

Request for a roll-call vote

PPE-DE § 19

4.   Compensation to crime victims

Report: ANGELILLI (A5-0330/2003) [*]

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | 431, 35, 5 |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

431, 35, 5

Request for a roll-call vote

UEN final vote

5.   Recovery of cod stocks

Report: STIHLER (A5-0341/2003) [*]

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

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

6.   Development of the Community's railways

Recommendation for second reading: JARZEMBOWSKI (A5-0327/2003) [***II]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| proposal to reject common position | 12 | GUE/NGL | RCV | - | 70, 394, 16 |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 3-4
  9 | committee | | + | |
| amendments by committee responsible — separate votes | 1 | committee | RCV | + | 350, 132, 3 |
| | 5 | committee | RCV | - | 234, 243, 6 |
| | 6 | committee | RCV | + | 386, 87, 7 |
| | 7 | committee | split/RCV | | |
| | | | 1 | + | 353, 128, 4 |
| | | | 2 | + | 337, 136, 5 |
| | | | 3 | + | 340, 129, 9 |
| | | | 4 | + | 340, 128, 8 |
| | | | 5 | + | 348, 129, 7 |
| | 8 | committee | RCV | + | 381, 91, 10 |
| | 10 | committee | sep | + | |
| | 11 | committee | RCV | - | 236, 244, 6 |
| recital 3 | 2 | committee | split/RCV | | |
| | | | 1 | + | 318, 161, 5 |
| | | | 2 | + | 317, 157, 5 |
| | 13/rev | EDD | RCV | ↓ | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

proposal to reject common position

12

GUE/NGL

RCV

-

70, 394, 16

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

3-4

9

committee

+

amendments by committee responsible — separate votes

1

committee

RCV

+

350, 132, 3

5

committee

RCV

-

234, 243, 6

6

committee

RCV

+

386, 87, 7

7

committee

split/RCV

1

+

353, 128, 4

2

+

337, 136, 5

3

+

340, 129, 9

4

+

340, 128, 8

5

+

348, 129, 7

8

committee

RCV

+

381, 91, 10

10

committee

sep

+

11

committee

RCV

-

236, 244, 6

recital 3

2

committee

split/RCV

1

+

318, 161, 5

2

+

317, 157, 5

13/rev

EDD

RCV

↓

Requests for roll-call votes

Verts/ALE ams 7, 8

GUE/NGL ams 1, 2, 5, 6 [corresponded to am 7 in the FR version], 11, 12, 13

EDD ams 12 and 13/rev

Requests for separate vote

PSE ams 5, 11, 12, 13

Verts/ALE ams 5, 8, 10, 11

Requests for split votes

Verts/ALE

am 2

1st part: up to ‘national transport services’

2nd part: remainder

GUE/NGL

am 7 [corresponds to am 6 in the FR version]

1st part: ‘- a) paragraph 2 shall ... 1 January 2006’

2nd part: ‘and for the purpose of ... 1 January 2008’

3rd part: ‘This shall include ... own train paths’

4th part: ‘Member States shall remain ... an earlier date’

5th part: ‘The exercise of such rights ... are similar’

Other information

Amendment 6 corresponded to amendment 7 in French and amendment 7 to amendment 6.

7.   Safety on the Community's railways

Recommendation for second reading: STERCKX (A5-0325/2003) [***II]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 1-2
  5
  8
  12
  14-16
  23-25
  27
  32
  37 | committee | | + | |
| amendments by committee responsible — separate votes | 3 | committee | RCV | + | 406, 66, 6 |
| | 7 | committee | RCV | + | 413, 53, 6 |
| | 9 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 10 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 21 | committee | sep | + | |
| | 22 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 26 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 28 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 29 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 31 | committee | sep | + | |
| | 33 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 34 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 35 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 36 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 38 | committee | sep | - | |
| | 40 | committee | sep | - | |
| art 4, § 2, before point 1 | 42 | ELDR | | + | |
| | 11 | committee | | ↓ | |
| art 4, § 2, after alinéa 2 | 43 | ELDR | | + | |
| | 13 | committee | | ↓ | |
| art 8, § 1 | 44 | ELDR | | + | |
| | 17 | committee | | ↓ | |
| art 8, after § 2 | 45 | ELDR | | W | |
| | 18 | committee | | + | |
| art 8, after § 3 | 46 | ELDR | | + | |
| | 19 | committee | | ↓ | |
| art 8, § 4 | 47 | ELDR | | + | |
| | 20 | committee | | ↓ | |
| art 13 | 52 | PSE | | - | |
| | 48 | ELDR | | + | |
| | 30 | committee | | ↓ | |
| art 31 | 51 | PSE | | - | |
| annex 1 | 49 | ELDR | | + | |
| | 39 | committee | | ↓ | |
| after recital 9 | 41 | ELDR | | + | |
| | 4 | committee | | ↓ | |
| after recital 17 | 50 | ELDR | | + | |
| | 6 | committee | | ↓ | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

1-2

5

8

12

14-16

23-25

27

32

37

committee

+

amendments by committee responsible — separate votes

3

committee

RCV

+

406, 66, 6

7

committee

RCV

+

413, 53, 6

9

committee

sep

-

10

committee

sep

-

21

committee

sep

+

22

committee

sep

-

26

committee

sep

-

28

committee

sep

-

29

committee

sep

-

31

committee

sep

+

33

committee

sep

-

34

committee

sep

-

35

committee

sep

-

36

committee

sep

-

38

committee

sep

-

40

committee

sep

-

art 4, § 2, before point 1

42

ELDR

+

11

committee

↓

art 4, § 2, after alinéa 2

43

ELDR

+

13

committee

↓

art 8, § 1

44

ELDR

+

17

committee

↓

art 8, after § 2

45

ELDR

W

18

committee

+

art 8, after § 3

46

ELDR

+

19

committee

↓

art 8, § 4

47

ELDR

+

20

committee

↓

art 13

52

PSE

-

48

ELDR

+

30

committee

↓

art 31

51

PSE

-

annex 1

49

ELDR

+

39

committee

↓

after recital 9

41

ELDR

+

4

committee

↓

after recital 17

50

ELDR

+

6

committee

↓

Requests for roll-call votes

GUE/NGL ams 3, 7

Requests for separate vote

PPE-DE ams 10, 21, 26, 31, 36

PSE ams 28, 30

ELDR ams 9, 10, 22, 26, 28, 29, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 40, 4, 6, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49, 50

8.   Interoperability of the trans-European rail system

Recommendation for second reading: AINARDI (A5-0321/2003) [***II]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 2
  5 | committee | | + | |
| art 1[Directive 96/48/EC] | 6 | GUE/NGL | EV | - | 290, 150, 6 |
| | 1 | committee | | + | |
| annex 3[Directive 96/48/EC] | 10 | ELDR | EV | - | 243, 203, 2 |
| art 1, § 1[Directive 2001/16/EC] | 7/rev | GUE/NGL | EV | - | 284, 147, 10 |
| | 3 | committee | | + | |
| art 2, § 1[Directive 2001/16/EC] | 8 | GUE/NGL | EV | - | 285, 151, 11 |
| | 4 | committee | | + | |
| annex 3[Directive 2001/16/EC] | 9 | ELDR | | - | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

2

5

committee

+

art 1[Directive 96/48/EC]

6

GUE/NGL

EV

-

290, 150, 6

1

committee

+

annex 3[Directive 96/48/EC]

10

ELDR

EV

-

243, 203, 2

art 1, § 1[Directive 2001/16/EC]

7/rev

GUE/NGL

EV

-

284, 147, 10

3

committee

+

art 2, § 1[Directive 2001/16/EC]

8

GUE/NGL

EV

-

285, 151, 11

4

committee

+

annex 3[Directive 2001/16/EC]

9

ELDR

-

9.   European Railway Agency

Recommendation for second reading: SAVARY (A5-0323/2003) [***II]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 1
  3-9
  11-12
  14-32 | committee | | + | |
| art 26 | 34 | PSE | | W | |
| | 10 | committee | | + | |
| recital 23 | 33 | PSE | RCV | + | 402, 56, 2 |
| | 2 | committee | | ↓ | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

1

3-9

11-12

14-32

committee

+

art 26

34

PSE

W

10

committee

+

recital 23

33

PSE

RCV

+

402, 56, 2

2

committee

↓

Amendment 13 had been cancelled

Requests for roll-call votes

Verts/ALE ams 33, 34 [amendment withdrawn]

Other information

The PSE Group had withdrawn amendment 34.

10.   Prevention and control of trafficking in human organs

Report: ROBERT EVANS (A5-0326/2003) [*]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 1-3
  5-30
  32
  34-39
  41-48 | committee | | + | |
| amendments by committee responsible — separate votes | 4 | committee | sep / EV | + | 249, 172, 7 |
| art 1, after § 4 | 49 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| art 2, § 2, after point (a) | 54 | PSE | | + | |
| art 2, point 2, indent (d) | 31D | committee | | + | |
| | 50/rev. | PPE-DE | | ↓ | |
| art 2, point 2, indent (f) | 33S | committee | | + | |
| | 51 | PPE-DE | | ↓ | |
| after art 4 | 52 | PPE-DE | | - | |
| | 40 | committee | | + | |
| art 7, point (a) | 55 | PSE | | - | |
| vote: amended proposal | | + | |
| vote: legislative resolution | RCV | + | 432, 0, 25 |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

1-3

5-30

32

34-39

41-48

committee

+

amendments by committee responsible — separate votes

4

committee

sep / EV

+

249, 172, 7

art 1, after § 4

49

PPE-DE

+

art 2, § 2, after point (a)

54

PSE

+

art 2, point 2, indent (d)

31D

committee

+

50/rev.

PPE-DE

↓

art 2, point 2, indent (f)

33S

committee

+

51

PPE-DE

↓

after art 4

52

PPE-DE

-

40

committee

+

art 7, point (a)

55

PSE

-

vote: amended proposal

+

vote: legislative resolution

RCV

+

432, 0, 25

Amendment 53 had been cancelled

Request for a roll-call vote

PSE final vote

Requests for a separate vote

PSE am 4

11.   Additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro

Report: BELDER (A5-0356/2003) [*]

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| amendments by committee responsible — block vote | 1-2 | committee | | + | |
| text as a whole | 3-13 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| vote: amended proposal | | | | + | |
| vote: legislative resolution | | + | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

amendments by committee responsible — block vote

1-2

committee

+

text as a whole

3-13

Verts/ALE

-

vote: amended proposal

+

vote: legislative resolution

+

12.   Outcome of the European Council

Motions for resolutions: B5-0456, 0457, 0458, 0459, 0461 and 0463/2003

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| motions for resolutions by political groups |
| B5-0456/2003 | | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| joint motion for a resolution RC5-0457/2003




  (PSE, ELDR, PPE-DE, Mr Collins, Mrs Muscardini) |
| § 7 | | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 | + | |
| after § 15 | 5 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| | 7 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| | 8 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| after § 21 | 10 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| § 23 | 1 | ELDR | EV | - | 217, 227, 11 |
| after § 23 | 9 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| after § 27 | 2 | ELDR | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 / EV | + | 258, 189, 4 |
| | | | 3 | + | |
| after § 36 | 3 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| after § 46 | 6 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| after § 50 | 4 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | + | |
| motions for resolutions by political groups |
| B5-0457/2003 | | PSE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0458/2003 | | ELDR | | ↓ | |
| B5-0459/2003 | | PPE-DE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0461/2003 | | GUE/NGL | | ↓ | |
| B5-0463/2003 | | UEN | | ↓ | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

motions for resolutions by political groups

B5-0456/2003

Verts/ALE

-

joint motion for a resolution RC5-0457/2003

(PSE, ELDR, PPE-DE, Mr Collins, Mrs Muscardini)

§ 7

original text

split

1

+

2

+

after § 15

5

Verts/ALE

-

7

Verts/ALE

-

8

Verts/ALE

-

after § 21

10

PPE-DE

+

§ 23

1

ELDR

EV

-

217, 227, 11

after § 23

9

Verts/ALE

+

after § 27

2

ELDR

split

1

+

2 / EV

+

258, 189, 4

3

+

after § 36

3

PPE-DE

+

after § 46

6

Verts/ALE

-

after § 50

4

Verts/ALE

-

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

motions for resolutions by political groups

B5-0457/2003

PSE

↓

B5-0458/2003

ELDR

↓

B5-0459/2003

PPE-DE

↓

B5-0461/2003

GUE/NGL

↓

B5-0463/2003

UEN

↓

Requests for split votes

PPE-DE

am 2

1st part: up to ‘which is unacceptable’

2nd part: ‘and believes the failure ...the matter to be a scandal’

3rd part: remainder

Verts/ALE

§ 7

1st part: up to ‘macroeconomic policies’

2nd part: remainder

13.   Main aspects and basic choices of CFSP

Report: BROK (A5-0348/2003)

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| § 8, indent 5 | 1 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| § 15 | 4 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| § 17 | 5 | Verts/ALE | RCV | - | 88, 327, 43 |
| | § | original text | RCV | + | 305, 135, 18 |
| after § 17 | 6 | Verts/ALE | RCV | + | 355, 88, 9 |
| § 19 | | original text | RCV | + | 333, 103, 19 |
| § 20 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 26 | | original text | RCV | + | 326, 126, 7 |
| § 27 | | original text | RCV | + | 335, 97, 24 |
| § 28 | | original text | RCV | + | 313, 110, 30 |
| § 33 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 34 | | original text | RCV | + | 354, 78, 27 |
| § 37 | | original text | RCV | + | 329, 99, 20 |
| § 39 | | original text | RCV | + | 298, 132, 24 |
| § 40 | | original text | RCV | + | 302, 133, 19 |
| § 41 | 7 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| | § | original text | RCV | + | 342, 98, 21 |
| § 53 | 11 | PSE | | + | |
| § 57 | 12 | PSE | | + | |
| § 61 | 3 | PSE | | + | |
| § 67 | | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 / EV | + | 280, 156, 14 |
| § 74 | 8 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| | 13 | PSE | | + | |
| § 75 | 9 | Verts/ALE | RCV | + | 299, 24, 131 |
| after § 75 | 10 | Verts/ALE | split/RCV | | |
| | | | 1 | + | 274, 159, 22 |
| | | | 2 | - | 106, 303, 43 |
| § 78 | 2 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| rec H | | original text | RCV | + | 308, 129, 15 |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

§ 8, indent 5

1

PPE-DE

+

§ 15

4

Verts/ALE

+

§ 17

5

Verts/ALE

RCV

-

88, 327, 43

§

original text

RCV

+

305, 135, 18

after § 17

6

Verts/ALE

RCV

+

355, 88, 9

§ 19

original text

RCV

+

333, 103, 19

§ 20

original text

sep

+

§ 26

original text

RCV

+

326, 126, 7

§ 27

original text

RCV

+

335, 97, 24

§ 28

original text

RCV

+

313, 110, 30

§ 33

original text

sep

+

§ 34

original text

RCV

+

354, 78, 27

§ 37

original text

RCV

+

329, 99, 20

§ 39

original text

RCV

+

298, 132, 24

§ 40

original text

RCV

+

302, 133, 19

§ 41

7

Verts/ALE

-

§

original text

RCV

+

342, 98, 21

§ 53

11

PSE

+

§ 57

12

PSE

+

§ 61

3

PSE

+

§ 67

original text

split

1

+

2 / EV

+

280, 156, 14

§ 74

8

Verts/ALE

+

13

PSE

+

§ 75

9

Verts/ALE

RCV

+

299, 24, 131

after § 75

10

Verts/ALE

split/RCV

1

+

274, 159, 22

2

-

106, 303, 43

§ 78

2

PPE-DE

+

rec H

original text

RCV

+

308, 129, 15

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

Requests for roll-call votes

ELDR am 9

Verts/ALE ams 5, 10, 6, §§ 17, 19, 26, 27, 28, 34, 37, 39, 40, 41, rec H

Requests for split votes

PPE-DE

am 10

1st part: up to ‘and the Tibetan representatives’

2nd part: remainder

§ 67

1st part: up to ‘the possibility of full membership’

2nd part: remainder

Requests for separate vote

PSE §§ 20, 26, 33

Other information

In the absence of the rapporteur, the two oral amendments he had tabled were not considered since they were not sponsored by another Member.

14.   Universal moratorium on the death penalty

Motions for resolutions: B5-0441, 0442, 0443, 0444 and 0447/2003

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| joint motion for a resolution RC5-0441/2003




  (PPE-DE, PSE, ELDR, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL and other Members) |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |
| motions for resolutions by political groups |
| B5-0441/2003 | | PSE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0442/2003 | | Verts/ALE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0443/2003 | | ELDR | | ↓ | |
| B5-0444/2003 | | PPE-DE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0447/2003 | | GUE/NGL | | ↓ | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

joint motion for a resolution RC5-0441/2003

(PPE-DE, PSE, ELDR, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL and other Members)

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

motions for resolutions by political groups

B5-0441/2003

PSE

↓

B5-0442/2003

Verts/ALE

↓

B5-0443/2003

ELDR

↓

B5-0444/2003

PPE-DE

↓

B5-0447/2003

GUE/NGL

↓

15.   Peace and dignity in the Middle East

Report: MENENDEZ DEL VALLE (A5-0351/2003)

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| after § 8 | 10 | GUE/NGL | RCV | + | 244, 140, 39 |
| after § 13 | 11 | PSE, GUE/NGL, Verts/ALE | RCV | + | 385, 9, 37 |
| § 18 | | original text | sep | + | |
| after § 20 | 13 | GUE/NGL | RCV | - | 118, 299, 13 |
| | 16 | PPE-DE | RCV | + | 410, 8, 5 |
| after § 21 | 6/rev | PSE | RCV | + | 361, 30, 35 |
| after § 22 | 2=
  12= | Verts/ALEGUE/NGL | RCV | + | 206, 204, 11 |
| § 28 | 17 | PPE-DE | RCV | + | 263, 150, 15 |
| § 34 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 35 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 36 | | original text | split/RCV | | |
| | | | 1 | + | 375, 37, 20 |
| | | | 2 | + | 389, 16, 14 |
| § 37 | 1 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| § 39 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 40 | | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 | + | |
| after § 42 | 3 | Verts/ALE | RCV | - | 204, 206, 13 |
| | 8 | PSE | | + | |
| § 44 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 45 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 46 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 47 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 51 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 52 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 53 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 55 | 7 | PSE | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 | + | |
| | § | original text | split | ↓ | |
| after § 56 | 4 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| § 58 | § | original text | sep | + | |
| § 60 | 14 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| § 61 | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 65 | | original text | split/RCV | | |
| | | | 1 | + | 403, 11, 9 |
| | | | 2 | - | 186, 194, 39 |
| § 66 | | original text | split/RCV | | |
| | | | 1 | + | 398, 12, 12 |
| | | | 2 | + | 191, 179, 39 |
| recital G | | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 | - | |
| recital J | 9S | ELDR | | - | |
| vote: resolution




  (as a whole) | RCV | + | 343, 19, 57 |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

after § 8

10

GUE/NGL

RCV

+

244, 140, 39

after § 13

11

PSE, GUE/NGL, Verts/ALE

RCV

+

385, 9, 37

§ 18

original text

sep

+

after § 20

13

GUE/NGL

RCV

-

118, 299, 13

16

PPE-DE

RCV

+

410, 8, 5

after § 21

6/rev

PSE

RCV

+

361, 30, 35

after § 22

2=

12=

Verts/ALEGUE/NGL

RCV

+

206, 204, 11

§ 28

17

PPE-DE

RCV

+

263, 150, 15

§ 34

original text

sep

+

§ 35

original text

sep

+

§ 36

original text

split/RCV

1

+

375, 37, 20

2

+

389, 16, 14

§ 37

1

Verts/ALE

+

§ 39

original text

sep

+

§ 40

original text

split

1

+

2

+

after § 42

3

Verts/ALE

RCV

-

204, 206, 13

8

PSE

+

§ 44

original text

sep

+

§ 45

original text

sep

+

§ 46

original text

sep

+

§ 47

original text

sep

+

§ 51

original text

sep

+

§ 52

original text

sep

+

§ 53

original text

sep

+

§ 55

7

PSE

split

1

+

2

+

§

original text

split

↓

after § 56

4

Verts/ALE

-

§ 58

§

original text

sep

+

§ 60

14

PPE-DE

+

§ 61

original text

sep

+

§ 65

original text

split/RCV

1

+

403, 11, 9

2

-

186, 194, 39

§ 66

original text

split/RCV

1

+

398, 12, 12

2

+

191, 179, 39

recital G

original text

split

1

+

2

-

recital J

9S

ELDR

-

vote: resolution

(as a whole)

RCV

+

343, 19, 57

Amendment 5 had been cancelled

Amendment 15 had been withdrawn

Requests for roll-call votes

Verts/ALE ams 11, 2, 3

GUE/NGL am 11

UEN §§ 36, 65, 66, ams 6, 10, 13, 16, 17, final vote

Requests for split votes

PPE-DE

§ 66

1st part: up to ‘should be put in place’

2nd part: remainder

ELDR

am 7

1st part: up to ‘affecting the entire region’

2nd part: remainder

§ 40

1st part: up to ‘different cultures and religions’

2nd part: remainder

GUE/NGL

recital G

1st part: text as a whole except the words ‘for the West... Islamic public opinion’

2nd part: those words

UEN

§ 36

1st part: up to ‘in the West Bank’

2nd part: remainder

§ 65

1st part: up to ‘Palestinian National Authority’

2nd part: remainder

Requests for separate vote

ELDR §§ 18, 34, 35, 36, 39, 44, 45, 46, 47, 51, 52, 53, 55, 58, 61, 65, 66

GUE/NGL § 66

UEN recs G, §§ 18, 35, 66

16.   Entrepreneurship in Europe

Report: LANGEN (A5-0347/2003)

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| after § 3 | 6 | Verts/ALE | | + | |
| § 6 | 3D | PPE-DE | | + | |
| after § 12 | 7 | PPE-DE | EV | + | 188, 178, 7 |
| § 21 | 4 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| § 24 | 5S | PPE-DE | | + | |
| recital N | 1 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| recital Q | 2 | PPE-DE | EV | + | 189, 171, 12 |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

after § 3

6

Verts/ALE

+

§ 6

3D

PPE-DE

+

after § 12

7

PPE-DE

EV

+

188, 178, 7

§ 21

4

PPE-DE

+

§ 24

5S

PPE-DE

+

recital N

1

PPE-DE

+

recital Q

2

PPE-DE

EV

+

189, 171, 12

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

17.   Industrial policy in an enlarged Europe

Report: ZRIHEN (A5-0328/2003)

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| § 1, point (d) | | original text | sep | + | |
| § 1, point i) | | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 | - | |
| after § 1 | 13 | PSE | RCV | + | 291, 64, 3 |
| § 2 | 8 | PPE-DE | | + | Amended orally |
| § 3 | 9 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| § 8 | 10 | PPE-DE | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 | + | |
| § 11 | | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | Amended orally |
| | | | 2 | + | |
| § 15 | 11D | PPE-DE | EV | - | 141, 150, 21 |
| § 16 | 12S | PPE-DE | | + | |
| recital A | 1 | PPE-DE | | + | |
| recital G | | original text | sep / EV | - | 149, 168, 3 |
| recital K | 2D | PPE-DE | | - | |
| recital O | 14 | PSE | | + | |
| rec P | 3 | PPE-DE | | ↓ | |
| recital S | 4D | PPE-DE | | W | |
| | § | original text | split | | |
| | | | 1 | + | |
| | | | 2 / EV | + | 166, 140, 6 |
| | | | 3 / EV | + | 170, 137, 8 |
| | | | 4 | - | |
| rec W | 5 | PPE-DE | EV | - | 138, 169, 1 |
| rec Z | 6S | PPE-DE | | + | |
| rec ZA | 7D | PPE-DE | | + | |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

§ 1, point (d)

original text

sep

+

§ 1, point i)

original text

split

1

+

2

-

after § 1

13

PSE

RCV

+

291, 64, 3

§ 2

8

PPE-DE

+

Amended orally

§ 3

9

PPE-DE

+

§ 8

10

PPE-DE

split

1

+

2

+

§ 11

original text

split

1

+

Amended orally

2

+

§ 15

11D

PPE-DE

EV

-

141, 150, 21

§ 16

12S

PPE-DE

+

recital A

1

PPE-DE

+

recital G

original text

sep / EV

-

149, 168, 3

recital K

2D

PPE-DE

-

recital O

14

PSE

+

rec P

3

PPE-DE

↓

recital S

4D

PPE-DE

W

§

original text

split

1

+

2 / EV

+

166, 140, 6

3 / EV

+

170, 137, 8

4

-

rec W

5

PPE-DE

EV

-

138, 169, 1

rec Z

6S

PPE-DE

+

rec ZA

7D

PPE-DE

+

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

Requests for roll-call votes

PSE am 13

Requests for split votes

PPE-DE

am 10

1st part: up to ‘the Merger Directive’

2nd part: remainder

PSE

recital S

1st part: ‘supporting ... industrial sector’

2nd part: ‘invites ... full employment’

3rd part: ‘hopes ... sectoral crises’

4th part: ‘stresses ... in difficulty’

ELDR

§ 1, point i)

1st part: the words ‘incorporating education, training and skills into industrial policy’

2nd part: remainder

Verts/ALE

§ 11

1st part: up to ‘Galileo project’

2nd part: remainder

Requests for separate vote

PPE-DE § 1, point (d)

PSE recital G

Other information

The PPE-DE Group had withdrawn its amendment 4.

The rapporteur had proposed the following oral amendments:

| | to amendment 8, to replace ‘all measures’ with ‘the measures’; |
| --- | --- |

to amendment 8, to replace ‘all measures’ with ‘the measures’;

| | to paragraph 11, to replace ‘alternative energy sources’ with ‘renewable energy sources’ |
| --- | --- |

to paragraph 11, to replace ‘alternative energy sources’ with ‘renewable energy sources’

18.   Situation in Bolivia

Motions for resolutions: B5-0454, 0455, 0460, 0462 and 0464/2003

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| joint motion for a resolution RC5-0454/2003




  (PPE-DE, PSE, ELDR, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL) |
| after § 3 | 1 | GUE/NGL | EV | + | 174, 128, 2 |
| after § 4 | 2 | GUE/NGL | EV | + | 156, 144, 2 |
| after § 6 | 3 | GUE/NGL | | + | |
| recital F | | original text | sep | + | |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |
| motions for resolutions by political groups |
| B5-0454/2003 | | PSE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0455/2003 | | PPE-DE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0460/2003 | | Verts/ALE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0462/2003 | | GUE/NGL | | ↓ | |
| B5-0464/2003 | | ELDR | | ↓ | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

joint motion for a resolution RC5-0454/2003

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

after § 3

1

GUE/NGL

EV

+

174, 128, 2

after § 4

2

GUE/NGL

EV

+

156, 144, 2

after § 6

3

GUE/NGL

+

recital F

original text

sep

+

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

motions for resolutions by political groups

B5-0454/2003

PSE

↓

B5-0455/2003

PPE-DE

↓

B5-0460/2003

Verts/ALE

↓

B5-0462/2003

GUE/NGL

↓

B5-0464/2003

ELDR

↓

Request for a separate vote

PPE-DE recital F

19.   Burundi

Motion for a resolution: B5-0434/2003

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Motion for a resolution B5-0434/2003




  (Development Committee) |
| text as a whole | 1-23 | different political groups | | + | |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | RCV | + | 76, 0, 1 |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

Motion for a resolution B5-0434/2003

(Development Committee)

text as a whole

1-23

different political groups

+

vote: resolution (as a whole)

RCV

+

76, 0, 1

Request for a roll-call vote

PPE-DE final vote

20.   Turkmenistan and Central Asia

Motions for resolutions: B5-0436, 0440, 0445, 0446, 0449, 0450 and 0452/2003

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| joint motion for a resolution RC5-0436/2003




  (PPE-DE, PSE, ELDR, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL, EDD) |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | | + | |
| motions for resolutions by political groups |
| B5-0436/2003 | | PSE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0440/2003 | | ELDR | | ↓ | |
| B5-0445/2003 | | EDD | | ↓ | |
| B5-0446/2003 | | UEN | | ↓ | |
| B5-0449/2003 | | GUE/NGL | | ↓ | |
| B5-0450/2003 | | PPE-DE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0452/2003 | | Verts/ALE | | ↓ | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

joint motion for a resolution RC5-0436/2003

(PPE-DE, PSE, ELDR, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL, EDD)

vote: resolution (as a whole)

+

motions for resolutions by political groups

B5-0436/2003

PSE

↓

B5-0440/2003

ELDR

↓

B5-0445/2003

EDD

↓

B5-0446/2003

UEN

↓

B5-0449/2003

GUE/NGL

↓

B5-0450/2003

PPE-DE

↓

B5-0452/2003

Verts/ALE

↓

21.   Nepal

Motions for resolutions: B5-0435, 0437, 0439, 0448, 0451 and 0453/2003

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| joint motion for a resolution RC5-0435/2003




  (PPE-DE, PSE, ELDR, Verts/ALE, GUE/NGL, UEN) |
| after § 9 | 1 | Verts/ALE | | - | |
| vote: resolution (as a whole) | RCV | + | 81, 0, 2 |
| motions for resolutions by political groups |
| B5-0435/2003 | | UEN | | ↓ | |
| B5-0437/2003 | | PSE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0439/2003 | | ELDR | | ↓ | |
| B5-0448/2003 | | GUE/NGL | | ↓ | |
| B5-0451/2003 | | PPE-DE | | ↓ | |
| B5-0453/2003 | | Verts/ALE | | ↓ | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

joint motion for a resolution RC5-0435/2003

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

after § 9

1

Verts/ALE

-

vote: resolution (as a whole)

RCV

+

81, 0, 2

motions for resolutions by political groups

B5-0435/2003

UEN

↓

B5-0437/2003

PSE

↓

B5-0439/2003

ELDR

↓

B5-0448/2003

GUE/NGL

↓

B5-0451/2003

PPE-DE

↓

B5-0453/2003

Verts/ALE

↓

Thomas Manna pointed out that the date in recital C should be ‘29 January’ and not ‘19 January’ and requested that the resoltion also be forwarded to the government of Bhutan (the President marked his agreement).

22.   Common fisheries policy

Report: FIGUEIREDO (A5-0331/2003)

| Subject | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | RCV | + | 82, 0 ,3 |

Subject

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

RCV

+

82, 0 ,3

Requests for roll-call votes

PPE-DE final vote

23.   Fishing fleets (2001 & 2002)

Report: McKENNA (A5-0332/2003)

| Subject | Am no. | Author | RCV, etc. | Vote | RCV/EV — remarks |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| single vote | | + | |

Subject

Am no.

Author

RCV, etc.

Vote

RCV/EV — remarks

single vote

+

---

ANNEX II

RESULT OF ROLL-CALL VOTES

Amendment 338

For: 174

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Newton Dunn, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Schmidt, Sterckx, Van Hecke, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Meijer, Sjöstedt

NI: Beysen

PPE-DE: Arvidsson, Atkins, Balfe, Banotti, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Doorn, Dover, Ferrer, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Kauppi, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Korhola, Maat, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Martens, Mauro, Mombaur, Nicholson, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Perry, Pex, Pronk, Purvis, Sacrédeus, Smet, Stenmarck, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tannock, Thyssen, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Adam, van den Berg, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Cashman, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Ford, Gill, Goebbels, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Imbeni, Kinnock, Kuhne, Lalumière, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Medina Ortega, Miller, Moraes, Murphy, Myller, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Rothley, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Simpson, Skinner, Stihler, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 275

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

ELDR: André-Léonard, Attwooll, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Flesch, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Nordmann, Olsson, Pohjamo, Procacci, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Watson

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci

NI: Berthu, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, McCartin, Marinos, Marques, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Sommer, Stenzel, Tajani, Theato, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, Campos, Carnero González, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gillig, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Iivari, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Malliori, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schulz, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Stockmann, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Zorba

UEN: Bigliardo, Caullery, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Abstention: 14

ELDR: Andreasen

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bordes, Boudjenah, Cauquil, Herzog

PPE-DE: De Sarnez, Grossetête, Posselt, Rübig

PSE: Aparicio Sánchez, Casaca, Mann Erika, Roth-Behrendt

Amendment 339

For: 51

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland

ELDR: Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Blak, Cossutta, Meijer, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt

NI: Ilgenfritz

PPE-DE: Arvidsson, Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Elles, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, McMillan-Scott, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stenmarck, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers, Wuermeling

PSE: van den Berg, Corbey, Haug, van Hulten, Lange, Swiebel, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Wiersma

Verts/ALE: Gahrton

Against: 397

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schröder Ilka, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Hager, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Banotti, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, McCartin, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenzel, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, Bösch, Bullmann, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Hudghton, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 7

EDD: Bonde, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Herzog

NI: Garaud

PPE-DE: Mauro

PSE: van den Burg

Verts/ALE: Schörling

Amendment 725, 1st part

For: 318

EDD: Abitbol

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Flesch, Maaten, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Caudron

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Hager, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Atkins, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Gemelli, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Rübig, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Dehousse, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, Evans Robert J.E., Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Wynn

UEN: Bigliardo, Caullery, Nobilia, Pasqua, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Against: 143

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak, Ludford, Lynne, Manders, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Schmidt

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Cossutta, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Arvidsson, Avilés Perea, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Herranz García, Naranjo Escobar, Ojeda Sanz, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Stenmarck, Valdivielso de Cué, Zabell

PSE: Andersson, van den Berg, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Corbey, De Keyser, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Hedkvist Petersen, van Hulten, Karlsson, Katiforis, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuhne, McNally, Martin Hans-Peter, Mastorakis, Roth-Behrendt, Roure, Sandberg-Fries, Scheele, Swiebel, Swoboda, Thorning-Schmidt, Whitehead, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 4

EDD: Farage

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Ilgenfritz

PSE: Mann Erika

Amendment 725, 2nd part

For: 419

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Gemelli, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McMillan-Scott, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 36

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak

NI: Berthu, Garaud, de La Perriere, Souchet

PPE-DE: Avilés Perea, Bourlanges, Camisón Asensio, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Herranz García, Hortefeux, Naranjo Escobar, Ojeda Sanz, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pomés Ruiz, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Valdivielso de Cué, Zabell

PSE: Karamanou, Katiforis, Kreissl-Dörfler

UEN: Bigliardo, Caullery, Nobilia, Pasqua, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Abstention: 6

EDD: Farage

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Laguiller

NI: Ilgenfritz

Amendment 776, 1st part

For: 454

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sandersten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, de La Perriere, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 12

EDD: Farage

NI: Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Bourlanges

Abstention: 8

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter

Verts/ALE: McKenna, Piétrasanta, Rod

Amendment 776, 2nd part

For: 381

EDD: Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Dary

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Hager, Ilgenfritz, de La Perriere, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Against: 81

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 8

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Brie

NI: Garaud

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter

Amendment 470

For: 45

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Vachetta, Vinci

PSE: Goebbels, Lund, Martínez Martínez

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Mayol i Raynal, Ortuondo Larrea

Against: 421

EDD: Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Bigliardo, Camre, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 9

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak

NI: Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis

PPE-DE: Mastella, Posselt, Rübig

PSE: Dehousse

UEN: Caullery

Amendment 773

For: 185

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: André-Léonard, Nordmann, Paulsen, Sbarbati, Schmidt

GUE/NGL: Dary

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zissener

PSE: Corbey, Karlsson, Poignant

UEN: Bigliardo, Collins, Nobilia, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Against: 282

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Andreasen, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Borghezio, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Bourlanges, Daul, Decourrière, De Veyrac, Fourtou, Grossetête, Korhola, Lamassoure, Martin Hugues, Musotto, Schaffner, Zimmerling

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Caullery, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 12

EDD: Farage

ELDR: Mulder

GUE/NGL: Cossutta

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen

PPE-DE: De Sarnez, Hansenne, Maat, Matikainen-Kallström, Posselt

PSE: van Hulten

Amendment 347

For: 38

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Newton Dunn

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Elles, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Marinho, Müller Rosemarie

Against: 437

EDD: Abitbol

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wyn

Abstention: 4

EDD: Farage

PPE-DE: Florenz

PSE: Miller, Skinner

Amendment 364

For: 376

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak, Di Pietro, Mulder, Plooij-van Gorsel, Procacci, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Van Hecke, Vermeer

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McNally, Malliori, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 105

EDD: Abitbol, Farage

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Monsonís Domingo, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Elles, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Adam, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Cashman, Corbett, Ettl, Ford, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Kinnock, McAvan, McCarthy, Martin Hans-Peter, Medina Ortega, Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, dos Santos, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn

UEN: Camre, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Celli, Echerer

Abstention: 4

ELDR: Manders

NI: de La Perriere

PPE-DE: Flemming, Koch

Amendment 296

For: 213

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Di Pietro, Ludford, Lynne, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Plooijvan Gorsel, Sanders-ten Holte, Van Hecke, Vermeer

GUE/NGL: Herzog

NI: Beysen

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling

PSE: Bowe, Dehousse, Hughes, Imbeni, Linkohr, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Piecyk, Terrón i Cusí

UEN: Angelilli

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 261

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Blokland, van Dam, Farage

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Maaten, Monsonís Domingo, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Pronk, Purvis, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, Malliori, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Abstention: 5

EDD: Bernié

GUE/NGL: Kaufmann, Puerta

PPE-DE: Flemming

PSE: van den Burg

Amendment 712

For: 196

ELDR: Di Pietro

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bergaz Conesa, Brie, Cossutta, Fiebiger, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Marset Campos, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Puerta, Vinci, Wurtz

PPE-DE: Bodrato, Kauppi, Korhola, Matikainen-Kallström, Mayer Hans-Peter, Sacrédeus

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wyn

Against: 259

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Dary, Figueiredo, Korakas, Manisco, Meijer, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Vachetta

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schnellhardt, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Lund, Martin Hans-Peter

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Abstention: 14

GUE/NGL: Blak, Boudjenah, Caudron, Herzog, Koulourianos, Krivine, Uca

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Arvidsson, Flemming, Stenmarck

Verts/ALE: Gahrton, Schörling, Wuori

Amendment 8, 1st part

For: 325

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sandersten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Marinho

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 146

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

Abstention: 6

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller

Amendment 8, 2nd part

For: 248

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Marinho

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Against: 223

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sandersten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Patakis

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 3

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller

Paragraph 39

For: 452

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Garaud, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 18

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

NI: Borghezio, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Grosch, Mauro, Musotto

PSE: Campos

Abstention: 9

EDD: Abitbol, Farage

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller, Patakis

NI: Claeys

PPE-DE: Flemming

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

Amendment 12

For: 231

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Di Pietro, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 249

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Blokland, van Dam, Farage

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Schröder Ilka

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Dehousse

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Abstention: 6

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

NI: Claeys, Dillen

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

Amendment 14

For: 260

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Bastos, Coelho, Gouveia, Méndez de Vigo

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 213

EDD: Abitbol, Farage

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Beysen, Hager, Ilgenfritz

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

UEN: Camre

Abstention: 5

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

PPE-DE: Flemming

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

Paragraph 51

For: 454

EDD: Abitbol, Farage

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sandersten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Garaud, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 16

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Formentini

NI: Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Grosch, Kauppi

PSE: Campos

Abstention: 13

EDD: Andersen, Bernié, Bonde, Butel, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Paragraph 64

For: 389

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Blak, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Vinci

NI: Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz, de La Perriere, Pannella, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 77

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schröder Ilka, Uca, Vachetta, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Hermange, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Campos

UEN: Camre, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Abstention: 12

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bernié, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Schmid Herman

NI: Garaud

PPE-DE: Flemming

PSE: Junker, Martin Hans-Peter

Paragraph 68

For: 421

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, de La Perriere, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Against: 48

GUE/NGL: Boudjenah, Marset Campos

NI: Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Hansenne

PSE: Campos

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 11

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller

NI: Dell'Alba, Dupuis, Garaud, Pannella

PPE-DE: Flemming

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

UEN: Camre

Verts/ALE: Ortuondo Larrea

Paragraph 19

For: 455

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schröder Ilka, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 11

EDD: Farage

GUE/NGL: Meijer, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Lulling, Mastella, Rübig

UEN: Camre

Abstention: 17

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller

NI: Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PSE: Colom i Naval, Martin Hans-Peter

Verts/ALE: Gahrton

Resolution

For: 431

EDD: Andersen, Bernié, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Puerta, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, Gollnisch, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Banotti, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Suominen, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 35

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam, Farage

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Korakas, Patakis

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Dover, Elles, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

Abstention: 5

GUE/NGL: Schmid Herman, Sjöstedt

NI: de Gaulle, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Deva

Amendment 12

For: 70

EDD: Andersen, Bernié, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: De Clercq, Monsonís Domingo, Plooij-van Gorsel

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Lulling, Santer, Schwaiger, Thyssen

PSE: Campos, Cercas, Ferreira, Hughes, Keßler, Menéndez del Valle, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Randzio-Plath, Rodríguez Ramos, Rothley, Sornosa Martínez, Terrón i Cusí

Verts/ALE: Cohn-Bendit, Lannoye, Wuori

Against: 394

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam, Farage

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Dary, Patakis

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, O'Toole, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wyn

Abstention: 16

GUE/NGL: Blak, Herzog, Kaufmann, Korakas, Sylla

NI: Berthu, Borghezio, Gobbo, de La Perriere, Souchet

PSE: Dehousse, De Keyser, El Khadraoui, Patrie, Vairinhos, Zrihen

Amendment 1

For: 350

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sandersten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gobbo, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Gebhardt, Gill, Goebbels, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun, Ortuondo Larrea, Sörensen

Against: 132

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

ELDR: Di Pietro, Formentini

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Decourrière, De Sarnez, De Veyrac, Hermange, Lulling, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mennitti, Pronk, Sacrédeus, Santer, Schaffner

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gillig, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Karamanou, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Lalumière, Malliori, Mastorakis, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 3

NI: Garaud

PPE-DE: Marques

PSE: Myller

Amendment 5

For: 234

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: van Hulten, Miranda de Lage

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Against: 243

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Decourrière, De Sarnez, De Veyrac, Hermange, Hortefeux, Martin Hugues, Schaffner

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 6

EDD: Farage

NI: Borghezio, Garaud, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Lulling, Santer

Amendment 6

For: 386

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Gebhardt, Gill, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 87

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Decourrière, De Sarnez, De Veyrac, Hermange, Martin Hugues, Schaffner

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, De Keyser, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Lalumière, Malliori, Mastorakis, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Ribeiro e Castro

Abstention: 7

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Fourtou, Lulling, Santer

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter, Myller

Amendment 7, 1st part

For: 353

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Gebhardt, Gill, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun, Ortuondo Larrea

Against: 128

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Daul, Decourrière, De Veyrac, Lulling, Martin Hugues, Santer, Schaffner

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Lalumière, Malliori, Mastorakis, Paasilinna, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Caullery, Pasqua, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 4

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PSE: Ettl, Myller

Amendment 7, 2nd part

For: 337

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sandersten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Corbett, Corbey, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Gebhardt, Gill, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Wiersma, Wynn

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Against: 136

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Daul, Decourrière, De Veyrac, Hermange, Hortefeux, Lulling, Martin Hugues, Santer, Schaffner

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Karamanou, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Lalumière, Malliori, Mastorakis, Paasilinna, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Caullery, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 5

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Fourtou

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter, Myller

Amendment 7, 3rd part

For: 340

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, De Sarnez, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Gebhardt, Gill, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Against: 129

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Decourrière, De Veyrac, Hortefeux, Schaffner

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gillig, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Karamanou, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Lalumière, Malliori, Mastorakis, Paasilinna, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Caullery, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 9

ELDR: Nordmann

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Fourtou, Lulling, Martin Hugues, Santer

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter, Myller

Amendment 7, 4th part

For: 340

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbey, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Gebhardt, Gill, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Against: 128

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Daul, Decourrière, De Veyrac, Hortefeux, Martin Hugues, Schaffner

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Karamanou, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Malliori, Mastorakis, Paasilinna, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Caullery, Pasqua, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 8

ELDR: Nordmann

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Fourtou, Lulling, Santer

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter, Myller

Amendment 7, 5th part

For: 348

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, El Khadraoui, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Gebhardt, Gill, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Against: 129

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Daul, Decourrière, De Veyrac, Hermange, Hortefeux, Martin Hugues, Schaffner

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, Désir, Duhamel, Ettl, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Karamanou, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Lalumière, Malliori, Mastorakis, Paasilinna, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zorba

UEN: Caullery, Pasqua, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 7

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Fourtou, Lulling, Santer

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter, Myller

Amendment 8

For: 381

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fiori, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Gebhardt, Gill, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun, Ortuondo Larrea

Against: 91

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Herzog, Korakas

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Daul, Decourrière, De Veyrac, Hermange, Hortefeux, Lulling, Martin Hugues, Santer, Schaffner

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ferreira, Garot, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Karamanou, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Lalumière, Malliori, Mastorakis, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 10

ELDR: Nordmann

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller, Sylla

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Fourtou

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter, Myller

Amendment 11

For: 236

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Marset Campos

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Marinho, Sornosa Martínez, Trentin

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Lagendijk

Against: 244

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Daul, Decourrière, De Veyrac, Hermange, Hortefeux, Lulling, Martin Hugues, Santer, Schaffner

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 6

EDD: Farage

ELDR: Nordmann

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Flemming, Fourtou

Amendment 2, 1st part

For: 318

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Gebhardt, Gill, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Against: 161

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Daul, Decourrière, Deva, De Veyrac, Dover, Elles, Goodwill, Harbour, Hermange, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Lulling, Marques, Martin Hugues, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Santer, Schaffner, Stevenson, Stockton, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Karamanou, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Lalumière, Malliori, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Caullery, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 5

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Descamps

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter, Myller

Amendment 2, 2nd part

For: 317

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Deprez, De Sarnez, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Galeote Quecedo, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Adam, Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Cerdeira Morterero, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dührkop Dührkop, Duin, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Gebhardt, Gill, Görlach, Hänsch, Haug, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Hughes, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paciotti, Piecyk, Pittella, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sornosa Martínez, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Wynn

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Against: 157

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Daul, Decourrière, Deva, De Veyrac, Dover, Elles, Flemming, Goodwill, Harbour, Hermange, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Lulling, Martin Hugues, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Santer, Schaffner, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Baltas, Berès, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Karamanou, Katiforis, Koukiadis, Lalumière, Malliori, Mastorakis, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Roure, Savary, Souladakis, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Caullery, Pasqua, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 5

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Descamps, Quisthoudt-Rowohl

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

Amendment 3

For: 406

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 66

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Ilgenfritz, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

UEN: Bigliardo, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Abstention: 6

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

NI: Borghezio, Gobbo

PSE: Ferreira

Amendment 7

For: 413

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Herzog

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Avilés Perea, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Decourrière, Deprez, De Sarnez, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Herranz García, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Valdivielso de Cué, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zabell, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Barón Crespo, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Watts, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 53

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Ilgenfritz, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PSE: Dehousse, De Keyser, El Khadraoui, Zrihen

UEN: Ribeiro e Castro

Abstention: 6

EDD: Farage

GUE/NGL: Puerta

NI: Borghezio, Garaud, Gobbo

PSE: Ferreira

Amendment 33

For: 402

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, de La Perriere, Pannella, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, De Sarnez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langenhagen, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Hudghton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 56

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Korakas, Patakis

NI: Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Atkins, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Dover, Elles, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Perry, Purvis, Radwan, Sacrédeus, Stevenson, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

UEN: Angelilli, Bigliardo, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Abstention: 2

EDD: Farage

NI: Souchet

Resolution

For: 432

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hortefeux, Inglewood, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gill, Gillig, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 25

EDD: Farage

ELDR: Maaten

NI: Berthu, de La Perriere, Varaut

PSE: Corbey, Duin, Ferreira, Gebhardt, Görlach, Haug, Koukiadis, Malliori, Martin Hans-Peter, Mastorakis, Myller, Roth-Behrendt, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Souladakis

UEN: Caullery, Pasqua, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro

Amendment 5

For: 88

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Formentini

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Caudron, Cossutta, Korakas, Meijer, Patakis

NI: Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Pannella

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Fatuzzo, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Mastella, Nicholson, Ojeda Sanz, Perry, Purvis, Sacrédeus, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Goebbels, Izquierdo Collado, Linkohr, Miranda de Lage

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 327

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sandersten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller

NI: Beysen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Corrie, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Camre, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Segni, Turchi

Abstention: 43

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Gobbo, Souchet

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter

Verts/ALE: Boumediene-Thiery, Gahrton, Lambert, McKenna, Rod, Schörling

Paragraph 17

For: 305

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Manders, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Caudron, Cossutta, Jové Peres, Uca, Vinci

NI: Beysen, Ilgenfritz

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Inglewood, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Honeyball, Howitt, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Jöns, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery, Collins

Verts/ALE: Wuori, Wyn

Against: 135

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

ELDR: Flesch, Maaten, Monsonís Domingo, Ries, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Vachetta, Wurtz

NI: Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Graça Moura, Harbour, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Marques, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Sacrédeus, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Corbey, Färm, Hedkvist Petersen, van Hulten, Izquierdo Rojo, Karlsson, Kinnock, Lund, Moraes, Murphy, Sandberg-Fries

UEN: Camre, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber

Abstention: 18

ELDR: Dybkjær

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Herzog, Sylla

NI: Berthu, Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Gobbo, Pannella

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter, Stihler

Verts/ALE: Rühle

Amendment 6

For: 355

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Formentini, Väyrynen, Van Hecke

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Papayannakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Segni

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 88

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sandersten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Vallvé, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller, Schröder Ilka

NI: Berthu, Garaud, de Gaulle, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Lund

UEN: Camre, Mussa, Nobilia, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Abstention: 9

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Korakas, Patakis

NI: Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

Paragraph 19

For: 333

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Blak, Brie, Caudron, Cossutta, Fiebiger, Herzog, Kaufmann, Uca

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berenguer Fuster, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carrilho, Casaca, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Weiler, Wiersma, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Ferrández Lezaun, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 103

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

ELDR: Olsson, Pohjamo, Väyrynen

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Boudjenah, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Bowe, Cashman, Evans Robert J.E., Gill, Honeyball, Howitt, Kinnock, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Martin David W., Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Simpson, Skinner, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead, Wynn

UEN: Camre, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Lambert, Lucas, McKenna

Abstention: 19

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller, Sylla

NI: Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira, Sacrédeus

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Boumediene-Thiery, Schörling

Paragraph 26

For: 326

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Blak, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gobbo, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Wiersma, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Ferrández Lezaun, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, de Roo, Rühle, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wyn

Against: 126

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

ELDR: Olsson, Pohjamo, Väyrynen, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Sacrédeus, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Bowe, Cashman, Gill, Honeyball, Howitt, Kinnock, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Martin David W., Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Simpson, Skinner, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead, Wynn

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Boumediene-Thiery, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Lucas, McKenna, Piétrasanta, Rod, Schörling, Schroedter, Wuori

Abstention: 7

ELDR: Dybkjær

GUE/NGL: Herzog

NI: Claeys, Dillen

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter

Paragraph 27

For: 335

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Blak, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Gobbo, Hager, Ilgenfritz

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kreissl-Dörfler, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Queiró, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Ferrández Lezaun, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, de Roo, Rühle, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber

Against: 97

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, de La Perriere, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Sacrédeus, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Färm, Hedkvist Petersen, Karlsson, Lund, Sandberg-Fries, Trentin

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Boumediene-Thiery, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Lucas, McKenna, Piétrasanta, Rod, Schörling, Schroedter, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 24

EDD: Abitbol

ELDR: Pohjamo, Väyrynen, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Herzog, Puerta

NI: Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Lang, Martinez, Pannella, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Korhola, Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter, Paasilinna

UEN: Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Lambert

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For: 313

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Blak, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gobbo, Hager, Ilgenfritz

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Hazan, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Wiersma, Zimeray, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Ferrández Lezaun, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Lipietz, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber

Against: 110

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

ELDR: Olsson, Pohjamo, Väyrynen, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Sacrédeus, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Andersson, Färm, Hedkvist Petersen, Karlsson, Lund, Paasilinna, Sandberg-Fries, Titley

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Boumediene-Thiery, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Lambert, Lucas, McKenna, Rod, Schörling, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 30

GUE/NGL: Herzog, Puerta

NI: Claeys, Dell'Alba, Dillen

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Bowe, Cashman, Dehousse, Evans Robert J.E., Gill, Honeyball, Howitt, Kinnock, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, Simpson, Skinner, Stihler, Watts, Whitehead, Wynn

Verts/ALE: Schroedter

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EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Blak, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary, Herzog

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Martinez, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, de Roo, Rühle, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wyn

Against: 78

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Boudjenah, Brie, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, de La Perriere, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Lund

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Boumediene-Thiery, Gahrton, Lucas, McKenna, Rod, Schörling

Abstention: 27

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Pohjamo, Väyrynen, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Puerta

NI: Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Lang, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira, Sacrédeus

PSE: Andersson, Färm, Hedkvist Petersen, Karlsson, Martin Hans-Peter, Paasilinna, Sandberg-Fries, Scheele

Verts/ALE: Schroedter, Wuori

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ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Pohjamo, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Blak, Caudron, Dary

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gobbo, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella, Souchet

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bodrato, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Glase, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carrilho, Casaca, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Myller, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery, Mussa, Nobilia, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, MacCormick, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 99

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Cossutta, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Cashman, Gill, Honeyball, Howitt, Kinnock, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Martin David W., Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, Simpson, Skinner, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead, Wynn

UEN: Camre

Verts/ALE: Ahern

Abstention: 20

EDD: Abitbol

ELDR: Maaten

GUE/NGL: Herzog, Puerta

NI: Claeys, Dillen, Garaud

PPE-DE: Korhola, Matikainen-Kallström, Pacheco Pereira, Sacrédeus

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Gahrton, Lucas, McKenna, Schörling

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EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Sterckx, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Blak, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Dupuis, Gobbo, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bullmann, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Dehousse, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Goebbels, Görlach, Haug, Hazan, van Hulten, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Junker, Karamanou, Katiforis, Keßler, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Zorba

UEN: Caullery, Segni, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Ferrández Lezaun, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lannoye, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 132

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Farage, Sandbæk

ELDR: Paulsen, Schmidt

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Pomés Ruiz, Purvis, Sacrédeus, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Bowe, Casaca, Cashman, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Gill, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Jöns, Karlsson, Kindermann, Kinnock, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Miller, Moraes, Murphy, Myller, O'Toole, Rothley, Sandberg-Fries, Scheele, Simpson, Skinner, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead, Wynn

UEN: Angelilli, Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ahern, Evans Jillian, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna

Abstention: 24

EDD: Abitbol

ELDR: Väyrynen

GUE/NGL: Herzog, Puerta

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, Souchet

PPE-DE: Korhola, Matikainen-Kallström, Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Bösch, van den Burg, Gillig, Hänsch, Iivari, Martin Hans-Peter, Wiersma, Zrihen

Verts/ALE: Boumediene-Thiery, Gahrton, Lambert, Schörling

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For: 302

EDD: Abitbol

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Blak, Caudron, Cossutta, Dary

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Hager, Ilgenfritz, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mastella, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Pirker, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Malliori, Marinho, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Mussa, Nobilia, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ortuondo Larrea, Rühle

Against: 133

EDD: Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Atkins, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Sacrédeus, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Bowe, Cashman, Corbett, Evans Robert J.E., Gill, Görlach, Honeyball, Howitt, Kinnock, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Martin David W., Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, Simpson, Skinner, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead, Wynn

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 19

ELDR: Pohjamo, Väyrynen

GUE/NGL: Herzog, Puerta

NI: Borghezio, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gobbo, Gollnisch, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Korhola, Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Mann Erika, Martin Hans-Peter, Paasilinna

Paragraph 41

For: 342

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Dary

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Atkins, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Marinos, Marques, Martens, Martin Hugues, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Napoletano, Napolitano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Camre, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Against: 98

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bernié, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

ELDR: Plooij-van Gorsel, Sanders-ten Holte

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Cossutta, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Menrad, Oostlander, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Schwaiger

PSE: Dehousse, McNally

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 21

ELDR: Manders, Pohjamo, Väyrynen, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Herzog, Patakis, Puerta

NI: Borghezio, Claeys, Dillen, Gobbo

PPE-DE: Korhola, Matikainen-Kallström, Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter, Myller, Paasilinna

Verts/ALE: Gahrton, MacCormick, Rühle, Schörling

Amendment 9

For: 299

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Lang, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Baltas, Casaca, Görlach, Izquierdo Collado, Lund, McNally, Martínez Martínez, Soares, Trentin, Vairinhos, Volcic, Weiler

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 24

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Korakas, Patakis

NI: de La Perriere, Varaut

PSE: Carrilho, Dehousse, Goebbels, Kuckelkorn

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Ó Neachtain, Segni, Turchi

Abstention: 131

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Cossutta, Dary

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Vattimo, Walter, Watts, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre

Amendment 10, 1st part

For: 274

EDD: Andersen, Bernié, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Blak, Caudron, Krivine, Sjöstedt, Vachetta

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Inglewood, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Dehousse, Désir, Keßler, Lund, Paasilinna, Schmid Gerhard, Whitehead, Wynn

UEN: Angelilli, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 159

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Boudjenah, Brie, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Manisco, Marset Campos, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schröder Ilka, Sylla, Uca, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: de La Perriere, Varaut

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Görlach, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

Abstention: 22

EDD: Abitbol, Farage

ELDR: Flesch

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller, Meijer

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Bullmann, Martin Hans-Peter

UEN: Camre

Amendment 10, 2nd part

For: 106

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Vallvé, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Blak, Caudron, Sjöstedt, Vinci

NI: Borghezio, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gollnisch, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Bowis, Doorn, Ferrer, Florenz, Lulling, Martin Hugues, Mauro, Musotto, Posselt, Sacrédeus

PSE: Dehousse, Lund, Marinho, Stockmann, Swiebel

UEN: Mussa, Nobilia, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 303

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Nordmann, Pohjamo, Väyrynen, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Boudjenah, Brie, Cossutta, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Manisco, Marset Campos, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sylla, Uca, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Garaud, Hager, Ilgenfritz, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bodrato, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Marinos, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Camre, Caullery, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Thomas-Mauro

Abstention: 43

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, Esclopé, Farage

ELDR: Flesch

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Krivine, Laguiller, Meijer, Vachetta

NI: Berthu, Claeys, Dillen, de Gaulle, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Balfe, Beazley, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Smet, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

Verts/ALE: Gahrton

Recital H

For: 308

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Procacci, Ries, Riis-Jørgensen, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Caudron, Cossutta, Dary

NI: Beysen, Hager, Ilgenfritz

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bodrato, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Mennitti, Menrad, Mombaur, Musotto, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Niebler, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Evans Robert J.E., Färm, Fava, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Mann Erika, Marinho, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Pittella, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Randzio-Plath, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Simpson, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Angelilli, Mussa, Nobilia, Segni, Turchi

Against: 129

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Farage, Sandbæk

ELDR: Pohjamo, Väyrynen, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Papayannakis, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Garaud, de Gaulle, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Garriga Polledo, Goodwill, Harbour, Inglewood, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Liese, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Sacrédeus, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Lund, Paasilinna

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, McKenna, Maes, Mayol i Raynal, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Abstention: 15

GUE/NGL: Kaufmann

NI: Borghezio, Claeys, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dillen, Dupuis, Pannella

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira, Pack

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter

UEN: Caullery, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: MacCormick

Amendment 10

For: 244

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bernié, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Ries, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gollnisch, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, Lang, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Balfe, Bartolozzi, Beazley, Bodrato, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Costa Raffaele, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Fiori, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Glase, Goodwill, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hortefeux, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Lamassoure, Langen, Laschet, Lechner, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Martin Hugues, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mombaur, Nicholson, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Pack, Pastorelli, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Posselt, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Sommer, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Casaca

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 140

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

PPE-DE: Cushnahan, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gomolka, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Langenhagen, Nassauer, Pacheco Pereira, Pronk, Santini, Stenmarck, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

Abstention: 39

PPE-DE: Averoff, Banotti, Bastos, Bremmer, Coelho, Daul, Ferber, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Hieronymi, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lehne, Lulling, Marinos, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mayer Xaver, Menrad, Oostlander, Pérez Álvarez, Podestà, Poettering, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Santer, Smet, Thyssen, Xarchakos, Zacharakis

PSE: Dehousse, dos Santos

UEN: Caullery, Thomas-Mauro

Amendment 11

For: 385

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Hansenne, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Karas, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori

Against: 9

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

PPE-DE: Graça Moura, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Pacheco Pereira

UEN: Camre, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Abstention: 37

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Nordmann

NI: Berthu, Gollnisch, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Elles, Goodwill, Harbour, Jackson, Kauppi, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter

UEN: Pasqua

Amendment 13

For: 118

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Duff, Dybkjær, Ludford, Lynne, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, de La Perriere, Souchet

PPE-DE: Descamps, De Veyrac, Grossetête, Hermange, Hortefeux, Martens, Martin Hugues, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Schaffner

PSE: van Hulten, Lund, Paasilinna, Rothley, Stockmann, Swiebel, Thorning-Schmidt, Wiersma

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 299

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: André-Léonard, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Flesch, Nordmann, Ries, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Dary, Schröder Ilka

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Ferrández Lezaun

Abstention: 13

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

GUE/NGL: Caudron

NI: Gollnisch, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Beazley, Podestà

PSE: Dehousse, dos Santos

Amendment 16

For: 410

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Bernié, Blokland, Bonde, Butel, van Dam, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Dary, Figueiredo, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gollnisch, Hager, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Pannella, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Elles, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langenhagen Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 8

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Korakas, Krivine, Patakis, Vachetta

PSE: van Hulten, Rothe, Thorning-Schmidt

Abstention: 5

ELDR: Paulsen

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Graça Moura

PSE: Dehousse, Goebbels

Amendment 6/rev.

For: 361

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Duff, Dybkjær, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, de La Perriere

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Karas, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Smet, Sommer, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 30

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: De Clercq, Di Pietro, Flesch, Formentini, Ries, Rutelli, Schmidt, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Schröder Ilka

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Pannella

PPE-DE: Arvidsson, Hansenne, Sacrédeus, Stenmarck

PSE: Casaca

UEN: Camre, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Segni, Turchi

Abstention: 35

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Paulsen

NI: Berthu, Lang

PPE-DE: Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Elles, Fiori, Goodwill, Harbour, Jackson, Kauppi, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Pacheco Pereira, Perry, Purvis, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter

Amendments 2 and 12

For: 206

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Boogerd-Quaak, Di Pietro

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Cushnahan, Florenz, Purvis

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 204

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

NI: Beysen, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Hager, Pannella, Souchet

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Casaca

UEN: Camre, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Abstention: 11

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Manders, Paulsen

NI: de La Perriere, Varaut

PPE-DE: Korhola, Thyssen

PSE: Dehousse

Amendment 17

For: 263

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Belder, Blokland, Bonde, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Blak, Brie, Caudron, Fiebiger, Kaufmann, Modrow, Schmid Herman, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca

NI: Beysen, Dell'Alba, Dupuis, Hager, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Cocilovo, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferber, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klamt, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Casaca, Savary, Schulz

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 150

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Boudjenah, Dary, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Seppänen, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Cushnahan, Garriga Polledo, Purvis

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

Abstention: 15

EDD: Bernié, Butel

ELDR: Formentini, Paulsen

NI: Berthu, Gollnisch, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter, dos Santos

Paragraph 36, 1st part

For: 375

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Camisón Asensio, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jackson, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Suominen, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 37

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: De Clercq, Flesch, Monsonís Domingo, Ries, Schmidt

GUE/NGL: Schröder Ilka

NI: Berthu, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Pannella

PPE-DE: Chichester, Fiori, Goodwill, Graça Moura, Karas, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Sacrédeus, Schierhuber, Stockton, Tajani, Tannock, Villiers

PSE: Casaca

UEN: Camre, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Abstention: 20

EDD: Abitbol, Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Paulsen

NI: Beysen, Borghezio, Gollnisch, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Callanan, Pacheco Pereira, Stevenson, Sturdy, Van Orden

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter, dos Santos

Paragraph 36, 2nd part

For: 389

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Formentini, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Procacci, Ries, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Boudjenah, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Dupuis, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Camisón Asensio, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hansenne, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jackson, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Campos, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 16

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Monsonís Domingo

PPE-DE: Callanan, Chichester, Goodwill, Graça Moura, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Stenzel, Stockton, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

UEN: Camre

Abstention: 14

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Paulsen

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Korakas, Patakis

NI: Beysen

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira, Stevenson, Sturdy

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter, dos Santos

Amendment 3

For: 204

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Di Pietro

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Bordes, Brie, Caudron, Cauquil, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Laguiller, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Averoff, Cushnahan

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, Duin, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Wynn, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 206

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Ries, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Schröder Ilka

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Hager, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gemelli, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Santini, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Casaca

UEN: Camre, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Cohn-Bendit

Abstention: 13

EDD: Bernié, Butel, Esclopé

ELDR: Paulsen, Schmidt

NI: Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Stirbois

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter, dos Santos

UEN: Thomas-Mauro

Paragraph 65, 1st part

For: 403

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Ries, Rutelli, Sanders-ten Holte, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Brie, Caudron, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Schröder Ilka, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Della Vedova, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Whitehead, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 11

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

NI: Dell'Alba, Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Graça Moura

UEN: Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro

Verts/ALE: Bouwman

Abstention: 9

EDD: Farage

ELDR: Paulsen

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Laguiller

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter, dos Santos

Paragraph 65, 2nd part

For: 186

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, Boogerd-Quaak, Di Pietro, Dybkjær, Maaten, Olsson, Pohjamo, Rutelli, Sterckx, Väyrynen

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Korakas, Koulourianos, Krivine, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Cushnahan, De Veyrac, Hortefeux, Martin Hugues, Schaffner, Smet

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbey, De Keyser, Dührkop Dührkop, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, Malliori, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Schulz, Soares, Souladakis, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Weiler, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Thomas-Mauro

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 194

EDD: Abitbol, Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: André-Léonard, Attwooll, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Flesch, Ludford, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Nordmann, Plooij-van Gorsel, Ries, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Schröder Ilka

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Hager, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Nisticò, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Sartori, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Désir, Poignant, Savary

UEN: Camre, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Bouwman

Abstention: 39

EDD: Butel, Esclopé, Farage

ELDR: van den Bos, Lynne, Manders, Paulsen, Sanders-ten Holte

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Brie, Cauquil, Fiebiger, Kaufmann, Laguiller, Modrow, Uca

NI: Lang, Martinez, Stirbois

PSE: Bowe, Corbett, Dehousse, Duhamel, Gill, Honeyball, Howitt, Kinnock, McNally, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, Skinner, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead

Paragraph 66, 1st part

For: 398

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Flesch, Maaten, Manders, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Ries, Sanders-ten Holte, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Alyssandrakis, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Brie, Caudron, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Korakas, Koulourianos, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Patakis, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager, de La Perriere, Pannella, Souchet, Varaut

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, Deva, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Garriga Polledo, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Pronk, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carrilho, Casaca, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Mussa, Nobilia, Ó Neachtain, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 12

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Ludford, Lynne, Monsonís Domingo, Nordmann, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Schröder Ilka

PPE-DE: Graça Moura

Abstention: 12

EDD: Farage

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil, Krivine, Laguiller, Vachetta

NI: Lang, Stirbois

PPE-DE: Pacheco Pereira

PSE: Dehousse, Junker, Martin Hans-Peter

Paragraph 66, 2nd part

For: 191

EDD: Abitbol, Andersen, Bonde, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, van den Bos, Busk, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Maaten, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Paulsen, Pohjamo, Sanders-ten Holte, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Caudron, Dary, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Koulourianos, Manisco, Marset Campos, Meijer, Morgantini, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Souchet

PPE-DE: Cushnahan, Florenz, Pronk, Purvis, Smet

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cercas, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, Malliori, Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miranda de Lage, Müller Rosemarie, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Soares, Souladakis, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Torres Marques, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 179

EDD: Belder, Blokland

ELDR: André-Léonard, De Clercq, Flesch, Ludford, Nordmann, Ries, Rutelli, Sbarbati, Schmidt, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Brie, Fiebiger, Kaufmann, Modrow, Schröder Ilka, Uca

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Hager, Pannella

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Arvidsson, Averoff, Balfe, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Beazley, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bremmer, Brienza, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Dover, Doyle, Ebner, Elles, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, Gahler, Garriga Polledo, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Goodwill, Gouveia, Graça Moura, Grosch, Grossetête, Harbour, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Jackson, Jarzembowski, Karas, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nicholson, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pacheco Pereira, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Perry, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Sommer, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Stockton, Sturdy, Sumberg, Suominen, Tajani, Tannock, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Van Orden, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Villiers, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Casaca

UEN: Camre, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Bouwman

Abstention: 39

EDD: Butel, Esclopé, Farage

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Bordes, Cauquil, Korakas, Krivine, Laguiller, Patakis, Vachetta

NI: Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Bourlanges

PSE: Cashman, Dehousse, Ford, Gill, Honeyball, Howitt, Kinnock, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Martin David W., Martin Hans-Peter, Miller, Moraes, Murphy, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Skinner, Stihler, Titley, Watts, Whitehead

Resolution

For: 343

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Attwooll, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, Di Pietro, Duff, Dybkjær, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Olsson, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Sanders-ten Holte, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Wallis, Watson

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Brie, Caudron, Dary, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Krivine, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Puerta, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Uca, Vachetta, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Berend, Bodrato, Böge, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Camisón Asensio, Coelho, Costa Raffaele, Cushnahan, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Fiori, Flemming, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Friedrich, García-Orcoyen Tormo, Garriga Polledo, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Goepel, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Jarzembowski, Kauppi, Keppelhoff-Wiechert, Khanbhai, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Méndez de Vigo, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Piscarreta, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Purvis, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Sartori, Schaffner, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stockton, Suominen, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carnero González, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, De Keyser, Désir, Dührkop Dührkop, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Ettl, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Garot, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hänsch, Haug, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Collado, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kindermann, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Linkohr, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miguélez Ramos, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, Myller, Napoletano, Obiols i Germà, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Piecyk, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Roth-Behrendt, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, Sacconi, Sandberg-Fries, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Stihler, Stockmann, Swiebel, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vairinhos, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Collins, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Ribeiro e Castro, Segni

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Ahern, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Echerer, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 19

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Flesch, Nordmann, Ries, Sbarbati, Virrankoski

GUE/NGL: Schröder Ilka

NI: Dell'Alba, Della Vedova, Pannella

PPE-DE: Gahler, Kirkhope

UEN: Camre, Mussa, Nobilia, Pasqua, Turchi

Abstention: 57

EDD: Abitbol, Farage

ELDR: De Clercq, Paulsen, Schmidt

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Korakas, Patakis

NI: Berthu, Beysen, Lang, de La Perriere, Martinez, Souchet, Stirbois, Varaut

PPE-DE: Arvidsson, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Brienza, Callanan, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Elles, Goodwill, Graça Moura, Harbour, Jackson, Karas, Korhola, Lisi, Nicholson, Pacheco Pereira, Perry, Podestà, Posselt, Pronk, Radwan, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Schierhuber, Stenmarck, Stenzel, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tajani, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

PSE: Dehousse, Martin Hans-Peter, dos Santos

UEN: Thomas-Mauro

Amendment 13

For: 291

EDD: Andersen, Bonde, Butel, Esclopé, Sandbæk

ELDR: Di Pietro, Dybkjær

GUE/NGL: Ainardi, Bakopoulos, Bergaz Conesa, Blak, Caudron, Fiebiger, Figueiredo, Herzog, Jové Peres, Kaufmann, Koulourianos, Marset Campos, Meijer, Modrow, Morgantini, Schmid Herman, Seppänen, Sjöstedt, Sylla, Vinci, Wurtz

NI: Beysen, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso, Hager

PPE-DE: Almeida Garrett, Andria, Averoff, Banotti, Bartolozzi, Bastos, Bourlanges, Bremmer, Coelho, Daul, Deprez, Descamps, De Veyrac, Dimitrakopoulos, Doorn, Doyle, Ebner, Fatuzzo, Ferrer, Fiori, Florenz, Folias, Fourtou, Gahler, Gil-Robles Gil-Delgado, Glase, Gomolka, Gouveia, Grosch, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hatzidakis, Hermange, Hernández Mollar, Hieronymi, Hortefeux, Karas, Kauppi, Klaß, Knolle, Koch, Korhola, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lamassoure, Langen, Langenhagen, Laschet, Lechner, Lehne, Liese, Lisi, Lulling, Maat, McCartin, Mann Thomas, Marinos, Martens, Martin Hugues, Matikainen-Kallström, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Mayer Xaver, Menrad, Mombaur, Naranjo Escobar, Nassauer, Nisticò, Ojeda Sanz, Oomen-Ruijten, Oostlander, Pack, Pastorelli, Pérez Álvarez, Pex, Piscarreta, Podestà, Poettering, Posselt, Pronk, Quisthoudt-Rowohl, Radwan, Ripoll y Martínez de Bedoya, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Santer, Sartori, Schaffner, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schwaiger, Smet, Sommer, Stenzel, Stockton, Suominen, Tajani, Theato, Thyssen, Trakatellis, Varela Suanzes-Carpegna, Vidal-Quadras Roca, Wenzel-Perillo, Wieland, von Wogau, Wuermeling, Xarchakos, Zacharakis, Zappalà, Zimmerling, Zissener

PSE: Andersson, Aparicio Sánchez, Baltas, Berès, van den Berg, Berger, Bösch, Bowe, Bullmann, van den Burg, Carrilho, Cashman, Cercas, Colom i Naval, Corbett, Corbey, Dehousse, De Keyser, Désir, Duhamel, El Khadraoui, Färm, Fava, Ferreira, Ford, Fruteau, Gebhardt, Gill, Gillig, Goebbels, Guy-Quint, Hazan, Hedkvist Petersen, Honeyball, Howitt, van Hulten, Iivari, Imbeni, Izquierdo Rojo, Jöns, Junker, Karamanou, Karlsson, Katiforis, Keßler, Kinnock, Koukiadis, Krehl, Kuckelkorn, Kuhne, Lage, Lalumière, Lange, Lavarra, Leinen, Lund, McAvan, McCarthy, McNally, Malliori, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Menéndez del Valle, Miller, Miranda de Lage, Moraes, Müller Rosemarie, Murphy, O'Toole, Paasilinna, Paciotti, Patrie, Poignant, Poos, Prets, Rapkay, Rodríguez Ramos, Rothe, Rothley, Roure, dos Santos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Savary, Scheele, Schmid Gerhard, Schulz, Skinner, Soares, Souladakis, Sousa Pinto, Stihler, Swoboda, Terrón i Cusí, Thorning-Schmidt, Titley, Torres Marques, Trentin, Vattimo, Volcic, Walter, Watts, Weiler, Whitehead, Wiersma, Zorba, Zrihen

UEN: Camre, Crowley, Fitzsimons, Ó Neachtain, Queiró, Thomas-Mauro, Turchi

Verts/ALE: Aaltonen, Auroi, Boumediene-Thiery, Bouwman, Breyer, Buitenweg, Celli, Cohn-Bendit, Evans Jillian, Ferrández Lezaun, Gahrton, Isler Béguin, Lagendijk, Lambert, Lannoye, Lipietz, Lucas, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Ortuondo Larrea, Piétrasanta, Rod, de Roo, Rühle, Schörling, Schroedter, Sörensen, Staes, Turmes, Voggenhuber, Wuori, Wyn

Against: 64

EDD: Belder, Blokland, van Dam

ELDR: Andreasen, André-Léonard, Boogerd-Quaak, van den Bos, Busk, De Clercq, Duff, Flesch, Ludford, Lynne, Maaten, Manders, Monsonís Domingo, Mulder, Newton Dunn, Paulsen, Plooij-van Gorsel, Pohjamo, Ries, Sanders-ten Holte, Schmidt, Sterckx, Väyrynen, Van Hecke, Vermeer, Virrankoski, Wallis

GUE/NGL: Alyssandrakis, Bordes, Cauquil, Korakas, Laguiller, Patakis

NI: Berthu

PPE-DE: Arvidsson, Balfe, Beazley, Bowis, Bradbourn, Bushill-Matthews, Callanan, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Deva, Dover, Elles, Goodwill, Harbour, Jackson, Khanbhai, Kirkhope, Nicholson, Perry, Purvis, Stenmarck, Stevenson, Sturdy, Sumberg, Tannock, Van Orden, Villiers

Abstention: 3

GUE/NGL: Krivine, Vachetta

PSE: Martin Hans-Peter

Resolution

For: 76

EDD: Belder, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: van den Bos, Lynne, Newton Dunn

GUE/NGL: Bakopoulos, Koulourianos, Meijer

NI: Beysen, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Andria, Balfe, Banotti, Bowis, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Daul, Fiori, Flemming, Goepel, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Karas, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lisi, Maat, Mann Thomas, Martens, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Menrad, Nicholson, Ojeda Sanz, Perry, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Purvis, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Schierhuber, Schröder Jürgen, Stenmarck, Tannock, Wieland, Zimmerling

PSE: Baltas, Carrilho, Dehousse, Ettl, Imbeni, Izquierdo Rojo, Katiforis, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Miguélez Ramos, Rodríguez Ramos, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Souladakis, Stihler, Torres Marques

Verts/ALE: Buitenweg, Lagendijk, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Schörling

Abstention: 1

NI: Berthu

Resolution

For: 81

EDD: Belder, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: van den Bos, Lynne, Newton Dunn

GUE/NGL: Bakopoulos, Koulourianos, Meijer

NI: Beysen

PPE-DE: Andria, Balfe, Banotti, Bowis, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Daul, Fiori, Flemming, Gahler, Goepel, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hatzidakis, Karas, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lisi, Maat, Mann Thomas, Martens, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Menrad, Nicholson, Ojeda Sanz, Perry, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Purvis, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Sommer, Stenmarck, Tannock, Wieland, Zimmerling

PSE: Baltas, Carrilho, Dehousse, Ettl, Imbeni, Izquierdo Rojo, Katiforis, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Miguélez Ramos, Rodríguez Ramos, Rothley, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Souladakis, Stihler, Torres Marques

UEN: Fitzsimons

Verts/ALE: Buitenweg, Lagendijk, MacCormick, McKenna, Maes, Onesta, Schörling

Abstention: 2

NI: Berthu, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

Resolution

For: 81

EDD: Belder, van Dam, Sandbæk

ELDR: van den Bos, Lynne, Newton Dunn

GUE/NGL: Bakopoulos, Koulourianos, Meijer

NI: Beysen, Gorostiaga Atxalandabaso

PPE-DE: Andria, Balfe, Banotti, Bowis, Brienza, Camisón Asensio, Chichester, Daul, Fiori, Flemming, Gahler, Goepel, Grossetête, Gutiérrez-Cortines, Hatzidakis, Karas, Knolle, Koch, Kratsa-Tsagaropoulou, Lisi, Maat, Mann Thomas, Martens, Mauro, Mayer Hans-Peter, Menrad, Nicholson, Ojeda Sanz, Perry, Poettering, Pomés Ruiz, Posselt, Purvis, Rübig, Sacrédeus, Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Schierhuber, Schleicher, Schröder Jürgen, Sommer, Stenmarck, Tannock, Wieland, Zimmerling

PSE: Baltas, Carrilho, Dehousse, Ettl, Imbeni, Izquierdo Rojo, Katiforis, Martin David W., Martínez Martínez, Mastorakis, Medina Ortega, Miguélez Ramos, Rodríguez Ramos, Rothley, Sauquillo Pérez del Arco, Scheele, Souladakis, Stihler, Torres Marques

UEN: Fitzsimons

Verts/ALE: Buitenweg, Lagendijk, MacCormick, McKenna, Onesta, Schörling

Against: 1

Verts/ALE: Maes

Abstention: 3

GUE/NGL: Bordes, Cauquil

NI: Berthu

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TEXTS ADOPTED

P5_TA(2003)0449

2004 Budget — Section III: Commission

European Parliament resolution on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004 — Section III: Commission (C5-0300/2003 — 2003/2001(BUD))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to Article 272 of the EC Treaty and Article 177 of the Euratom Treaty, |
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having regard to Article 272 of the EC Treaty and Article 177 of the Euratom Treaty,

| — | having regard to Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the European Communities' own resources (1), |
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having regard to Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the European Communities' own resources (1),

| — | 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 (2), |
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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 (2),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 11 March 2003 on the guidelines for the 2004 budget procedure — Section III — Commission (3), |
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having regard to its resolution of 11 March 2003 on the guidelines for the 2004 budget procedure — Section III — Commission (3),

| — | having regard to the preliminary draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004, which the Commission presented on 30 April 2003 (COM(2003) 400), |
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having regard to the preliminary draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004, which the Commission presented on 30 April 2003 (COM(2003) 400),

| — | having regard to the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004, which the Council established on 18 July 2003 (C5-0300/2003), |
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having regard to the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004, which the Council established on 18 July 2003 (C5-0300/2003),

| — | having regard to Amending Letter No 1 to the Preliminary Draft Budget for 2004 (4), |
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having regard to Amending Letter No 1 to the Preliminary Draft Budget for 2004 (4),

| — | having regard to Rule 92 of and Annex IV to its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 92 of and Annex IV to its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets and the opinions of the other committees concerned (A5-0349/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets and the opinions of the other committees concerned (A5-0349/2003),

| A. | whereas making the enlargement a success is the key priority for the EU at the moment, and for the budgetary procedure for the financial year 2004, |
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whereas making the enlargement a success is the key priority for the EU at the moment, and for the budgetary procedure for the financial year 2004,

| B. | whereas the 2004 budget faces major challenges, such as the historic enlargement of the Union with 10 new Member States, the timing of enlargement, which does not coincide with the beginning of the financial year, the entry into force of the new Financial Regulation and the implementation of Activity-Based Budgeting (ABB) with the corresponding new presentation of budgetary expenditures, |
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whereas the 2004 budget faces major challenges, such as the historic enlargement of the Union with 10 new Member States, the timing of enlargement, which does not coincide with the beginning of the financial year, the entry into force of the new Financial Regulation and the implementation of Activity-Based Budgeting (ABB) with the corresponding new presentation of budgetary expenditures,

Enlargement as key priority for the 2004 budget

| 1. | Reiterates that the main goal of the 2004 budget is to make provision for all those measures that will contribute to making enlargement a success; considers that integrating 10 new Member States is an unprecedented challenge for the European Union's budget and the most important political priority at the moment; has decided, therefore, to ensure that the appropriate level of funding to cater for enlargement is entered in the 2004 budget and to endorse a series of other measures, such as, inter alia, the targeted topping-up of EU-10 appropriations in specific cases and adapting co-decided programmes to cater for enlargement; has also decided to endorse measures to improve the financial environment for SMEs, with particular attention being paid to needs in the new Member States, to which great importance is attached, since such measures will contribute to achieving more social and regional cohesion; |
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1.

Reiterates that the main goal of the 2004 budget is to make provision for all those measures that will contribute to making enlargement a success; considers that integrating 10 new Member States is an unprecedented challenge for the European Union's budget and the most important political priority at the moment; has decided, therefore, to ensure that the appropriate level of funding to cater for enlargement is entered in the 2004 budget and to endorse a series of other measures, such as, inter alia, the targeted topping-up of EU-10 appropriations in specific cases and adapting co-decided programmes to cater for enlargement; has also decided to endorse measures to improve the financial environment for SMEs, with particular attention being paid to needs in the new Member States, to which great importance is attached, since such measures will contribute to achieving more social and regional cohesion;

Budgetary procedure for the financial year 2004

| 2. | Notes that the Commission presented a preliminary draft budget for 2004 based on EU-25, which is in conformity with the views expressed by Parliament in its resolution on the guidelines for the 2004 budgetary procedure; notes also that the Council has formally established a draft budget based on EU-15, with a technical annex containing unamended figures for EU-10; |
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Notes that the Commission presented a preliminary draft budget for 2004 based on EU-25, which is in conformity with the views expressed by Parliament in its resolution on the guidelines for the 2004 budgetary procedure; notes also that the Council has formally established a draft budget based on EU-15, with a technical annex containing unamended figures for EU-10;

| 3. | Points out that, at the conciliation meeting of 16 July 2003, the ‘Declaration on budget procedure 2004’, as set out in Annex 1 to this Resoutlin, was adopted, providing for the new Member States to be integrated into the EU's budget as from 1 May 2004, with a view to ensuring that they receive equal treatment; |
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Points out that, at the conciliation meeting of 16 July 2003, the ‘Declaration on budget procedure 2004’, as set out in Annex 1 to this Resoutlin, was adopted, providing for the new Member States to be integrated into the EU's budget as from 1 May 2004, with a view to ensuring that they receive equal treatment;

| 4. | Has decided to conduct its deliberations at first reading on the basis of EU-25, as this represents an important signal to the new Member States; confirms the commitment made by Parliament's conciliation delegation, as referred to in the abovementioned Declaration on the budget procedure, to adopt in December 2003 a formal budget for the current 15 Member States, while agreeing the figures for the 10 new Member States in a technical annex to be formally adopted in an Amending Budget before 1 May 2004; |
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Has decided to conduct its deliberations at first reading on the basis of EU-25, as this represents an important signal to the new Member States; confirms the commitment made by Parliament's conciliation delegation, as referred to in the abovementioned Declaration on the budget procedure, to adopt in December 2003 a formal budget for the current 15 Member States, while agreeing the figures for the 10 new Member States in a technical annex to be formally adopted in an Amending Budget before 1 May 2004;

| 5. | Points out that the nomenclature for the 2004 budget represents a crucial step towards an activitybased budget (ABB); regrets, however, that the breakdown of items of administrative expenditure presented by the Commission does not correspond to real expenditure in each policy area; agrees not to modify the current ABB structure for the time being; requests the Commission to present the 2005 preliminary draft budget (PDB) with an ABB structure which is more in line with the nature and purpose of the expenditure; |
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Points out that the nomenclature for the 2004 budget represents a crucial step towards an activitybased budget (ABB); regrets, however, that the breakdown of items of administrative expenditure presented by the Commission does not correspond to real expenditure in each policy area; agrees not to modify the current ABB structure for the time being; requests the Commission to present the 2005 preliminary draft budget (PDB) with an ABB structure which is more in line with the nature and purpose of the expenditure;

| 6. | Takes the view that the quality of spending and the impact of EU funding must be enhanced; considers it essential to move from a mainly quantitative-based approach, as has been the case in the past, to more performance-oriented budgeting; urges the Commission, therefore, to improve its evaluation methods by defining more meaningful assessment criteria; |
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Takes the view that the quality of spending and the impact of EU funding must be enhanced; considers it essential to move from a mainly quantitative-based approach, as has been the case in the past, to more performance-oriented budgeting; urges the Commission, therefore, to improve its evaluation methods by defining more meaningful assessment criteria;

Co-decided programmes

| 7. | Approves the declaration set out in Annex 1 on the adaptation of reference amounts in co-decided basic acts following enlargement, in order to make every effort to have all the co-decided programmes adapted to EU-25 by 1 May 2004; |
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Approves the declaration set out in Annex 1 on the adaptation of reference amounts in co-decided basic acts following enlargement, in order to make every effort to have all the co-decided programmes adapted to EU-25 by 1 May 2004;

| 8. | Considers that, following the adjustment and the revision of the financial perspective to cover the needs relating to enlargement, the reference amounts of the programmes under co-decision should be adapted according to the procedure agreed at the conciliation meeting of 16 July 2003; in consequence, proposes, in consultation with the specialised committees, to increase the part of the programmes over the period 2004-2006 as indicated in Annex 2 to this Resolution; therefore, recalls that all the reference amounts agreed by the two arms of the budgetary authority can only constitute an indicative reference and that only the legislative procedure can establish the final amounts for each programme; approves the table contained in Annex 2 to this Resolution as a basis for discussion and possible agreement with Council; stresses that the amounts beyond 2006 will be decided by the budgetary authority; |
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Considers that, following the adjustment and the revision of the financial perspective to cover the needs relating to enlargement, the reference amounts of the programmes under co-decision should be adapted according to the procedure agreed at the conciliation meeting of 16 July 2003; in consequence, proposes, in consultation with the specialised committees, to increase the part of the programmes over the period 2004-2006 as indicated in Annex 2 to this Resolution; therefore, recalls that all the reference amounts agreed by the two arms of the budgetary authority can only constitute an indicative reference and that only the legislative procedure can establish the final amounts for each programme; approves the table contained in Annex 2 to this Resolution as a basis for discussion and possible agreement with Council; stresses that the amounts beyond 2006 will be decided by the budgetary authority;

Subsidies

| 9. | Is concerned about the delays occurring in the work of most of the parliamentary committees and working groups in the Council responsible for the various basic acts covered by former heading A-30 and other headings in the former part B of the budget; calls on the Council and on all parliamentary committees concerned to do their utmost to ensure that the basic acts can be concluded, at the latest, during the conciliation on 24 November 2003, so as to guarantee implementation from 1 January 2004; calls on the Commission to provide for transitional measures enabling the grants to be awarded from the beginning of 2004 if the basic acts cannot be concluded; |
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Is concerned about the delays occurring in the work of most of the parliamentary committees and working groups in the Council responsible for the various basic acts covered by former heading A-30 and other headings in the former part B of the budget; calls on the Council and on all parliamentary committees concerned to do their utmost to ensure that the basic acts can be concluded, at the latest, during the conciliation on 24 November 2003, so as to guarantee implementation from 1 January 2004; calls on the Commission to provide for transitional measures enabling the grants to be awarded from the beginning of 2004 if the basic acts cannot be concluded;

| 10. | Stresses the importance of town-twinning schemes in making it possible for citizens to take an active part and be personally involved in the process of European integration; therefore welcomes the marked increase in support next year for town-twinning schemes, which is appropriate in view of the increasing interest in twinning in the context of enlargement; |
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Stresses the importance of town-twinning schemes in making it possible for citizens to take an active part and be personally involved in the process of European integration; therefore welcomes the marked increase in support next year for town-twinning schemes, which is appropriate in view of the increasing interest in twinning in the context of enlargement;

Pilot projects and preparatory actions

| 11. | Deplores the Commission's continuing reluctance to act on what Parliament wants to do, which is to use the budget for financing some of its political priorities through initiatives and for testing possible further Community actions, as provided for by the Interinstitutional Agreement (IIA) of 6 May 1999; points out that 10 pilot projects and preparatory actions, out of 19 entered in the 2003 budget, have been abandoned by the Commission, and that the ones continued had a very poor implementation level by the end of September 2003; |
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Deplores the Commission's continuing reluctance to act on what Parliament wants to do, which is to use the budget for financing some of its political priorities through initiatives and for testing possible further Community actions, as provided for by the Interinstitutional Agreement (IIA) of 6 May 1999; points out that 10 pilot projects and preparatory actions, out of 19 entered in the 2003 budget, have been abandoned by the Commission, and that the ones continued had a very poor implementation level by the end of September 2003;

| 12. | Welcomes the approval of budget amendments calling on the Commission to present, by 15 February 2004, the measures and timetable for implementing the decisions of the budgetary authority, notably concerning pilot projects and preparatory actions; reminds the Commission of its obligation under Article 274 of the Treaty and recalls that the budgetary authority has agreed to all the Commission's requests for additional resources since 2001; |
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Welcomes the approval of budget amendments calling on the Commission to present, by 15 February 2004, the measures and timetable for implementing the decisions of the budgetary authority, notably concerning pilot projects and preparatory actions; reminds the Commission of its obligation under Article 274 of the Treaty and recalls that the budgetary authority has agreed to all the Commission's requests for additional resources since 2001;

| 13. | Endorses the launch of a pilot project for training and exchanges of members of the judiciary both in criminal and civil matters, to which great importance is attached in view of enlargement; |
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13.

Endorses the launch of a pilot project for training and exchanges of members of the judiciary both in criminal and civil matters, to which great importance is attached in view of enlargement;

| 14. | Reiterates that the existing IIA ceilings for pilot projects and preparatory actions do not take enlargement needs into consideration; considers it essential, therefore, to revise those ceilings to cater for the new Member States; |
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Reiterates that the existing IIA ceilings for pilot projects and preparatory actions do not take enlargement needs into consideration; considers it essential, therefore, to revise those ceilings to cater for the new Member States;

Payments

| 15. | Underlines the fact that the payments made available in the PDB and in the draft general budget (DGB) are not in line with the aim of improving the implementation of Community funding or with Member States' forecasts as regards structural funds; |
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15.

Underlines the fact that the payments made available in the PDB and in the draft general budget (DGB) are not in line with the aim of improving the implementation of Community funding or with Member States' forecasts as regards structural funds;

| 16. | Considers that the problem of outstanding commitments can be solved, inter alia, by providing sufficient payment appropriations, especially for large-scale programmes such as the research framework programme; states clearly that the approved increase in payments reflects the macro-economic situation of the Union and defines this increase as a minimum level of payments needed in order to ensure the efficient implementation of the budget; |
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16.

Considers that the problem of outstanding commitments can be solved, inter alia, by providing sufficient payment appropriations, especially for large-scale programmes such as the research framework programme; states clearly that the approved increase in payments reflects the macro-economic situation of the Union and defines this increase as a minimum level of payments needed in order to ensure the efficient implementation of the budget;

Financial Framework post 2006

| 17. | Notes with great concern the ongoing discussion in the Commission about future political priorities for a revised financial framework post 2006; considers that this debate is relevant but that no decision should be taken at this stage, particularly in view of the imminence of the enlargement of the Union on 1 May 2004 and of the European elections in June 2004; believes the decision should be the prerogative of an incoming Commission once constituted and with its own priorities established, with the final decision being taken by the budgetary authority; |
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17.

Notes with great concern the ongoing discussion in the Commission about future political priorities for a revised financial framework post 2006; considers that this debate is relevant but that no decision should be taken at this stage, particularly in view of the imminence of the enlargement of the Union on 1 May 2004 and of the European elections in June 2004; believes the decision should be the prerogative of an incoming Commission once constituted and with its own priorities established, with the final decision being taken by the budgetary authority;

Heading 1

| 18. | Notes that the common agricultural policy (CAP) mid-term review will have a limited impact on the 2004 budget, but will mean important changes to the European agricultural model, including a stricter tie-in between agriculture and the environment; has decided to make appropriations available for the European Environment Agency so as to further develop environmental indicators to be used in the context of the cross-compliance rules; |
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18.

Notes that the common agricultural policy (CAP) mid-term review will have a limited impact on the 2004 budget, but will mean important changes to the European agricultural model, including a stricter tie-in between agriculture and the environment; has decided to make appropriations available for the European Environment Agency so as to further develop environmental indicators to be used in the context of the cross-compliance rules;

| 19. | Considers it essential to complement CAP reform with measures aimed at improving quality policy in the agricultural sector; has decided, therefore, to make appropriations available to explore the possibility of establishing an integrated supply chain, with the participation of operators, consumer organisations and social partners, so as to encourage, at European level, full transparency as to product origin and production specifications for end-consumers; |
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19.

Considers it essential to complement CAP reform with measures aimed at improving quality policy in the agricultural sector; has decided, therefore, to make appropriations available to explore the possibility of establishing an integrated supply chain, with the participation of operators, consumer organisations and social partners, so as to encourage, at European level, full transparency as to product origin and production specifications for end-consumers;

| 20. | Is aware that, in recent years, animal diseases have had a huge impact on the agricultural sector, with adverse effects for consumers, farmers and other operators; has decided to make appropriations available to study the possibility of introducing, on the basis of the experience of a number of Member States, European-level insurance schemes to cover a share of the cost of eradicating certain contagious animal diseases; |
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20.

Is aware that, in recent years, animal diseases have had a huge impact on the agricultural sector, with adverse effects for consumers, farmers and other operators; has decided to make appropriations available to study the possibility of introducing, on the basis of the experience of a number of Member States, European-level insurance schemes to cover a share of the cost of eradicating certain contagious animal diseases;

| 21. | Wishes to support EU policy to combat contagious animal diseases such as, inter alia, foot-and-mouth disease, classical swine fever and avian flu; has decided to enter funding dedicated to enhancing European-level research on marker vaccines and discriminatory tests; |
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21.

Wishes to support EU policy to combat contagious animal diseases such as, inter alia, foot-and-mouth disease, classical swine fever and avian flu; has decided to enter funding dedicated to enhancing European-level research on marker vaccines and discriminatory tests;

| 22. | Supports measures to enhance animal welfare and encourages further research into this subject; is aware of the need to minimise the transport of live bovine animals, and has decided, for reasons of transparency, to maintain a clear distinction in the EU budget between export refunds for live bovine animals and export refunds for beef and veal; |
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22.

Supports measures to enhance animal welfare and encourages further research into this subject; is aware of the need to minimise the transport of live bovine animals, and has decided, for reasons of transparency, to maintain a clear distinction in the EU budget between export refunds for live bovine animals and export refunds for beef and veal;

| 23. | Notes the increasing concern of citizens and medical experts as regards the negative effects of smoking on human health; takes note that the Commission has presented new proposals on this matter and is preparing reform of tobacco subsidies as part of the CAP mid-term review; considers that the scope for alternative crops must be assessed in this context; |
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23.

Notes the increasing concern of citizens and medical experts as regards the negative effects of smoking on human health; takes note that the Commission has presented new proposals on this matter and is preparing reform of tobacco subsidies as part of the CAP mid-term review; considers that the scope for alternative crops must be assessed in this context;

| 24. | Calls on the Commission to implement the specific measures to improve the competitiveness of, and promote, products facing lasting difficulties as provided for in Article 17 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (5); |
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24.

Calls on the Commission to implement the specific measures to improve the competitiveness of, and promote, products facing lasting difficulties as provided for in Article 17 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (5);

Heading 2

| 25. | Has decided to increase the payment appropriations in heading 2 to better reflect Member States' forecasts and to take account of the level of old outstanding commitments, payments for the current year, enlargement-related requirements and the outstanding commitments situation concerning the previous period; invites the Commission to present a fresh estimate of what is needed for 2004, including for completion of 1994-1999 payments; invites the Commission also to examine the extent to which 1994-1999 commitments are still valid; urges that new control tools be developed and used without delay to carry out effective monitoring and reporting, particularly on the decommitment of payments, on a quarterly basis, and thus enhance implementation of structural operations: improvement and harmonisation of Member State payment forecasting methods, readiness and early-warning indicators and performance indicators; calls furthermore on the Commission to draw up an amending budget should the amounts earmarked prove insufficient to enable the budget to be implemented properly and, in particular, to enable outstanding commitments to be cleared; |
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25.

Has decided to increase the payment appropriations in heading 2 to better reflect Member States' forecasts and to take account of the level of old outstanding commitments, payments for the current year, enlargement-related requirements and the outstanding commitments situation concerning the previous period; invites the Commission to present a fresh estimate of what is needed for 2004, including for completion of 1994-1999 payments; invites the Commission also to examine the extent to which 1994-1999 commitments are still valid; urges that new control tools be developed and used without delay to carry out effective monitoring and reporting, particularly on the decommitment of payments, on a quarterly basis, and thus enhance implementation of structural operations: improvement and harmonisation of Member State payment forecasting methods, readiness and early-warning indicators and performance indicators; calls furthermore on the Commission to draw up an amending budget should the amounts earmarked prove insufficient to enable the budget to be implemented properly and, in particular, to enable outstanding commitments to be cleared;

| 26. | Calls upon the Commission and on the governments of acceding countries carefully to monitor the implementation of the commitments which they entered into in the context of the adhesion negotiations in respect of budgetary implementation of regional policy and the coordination of structural instruments and insists that these commitments are honoured in full so as to ensure the proper execution of the budget and implementation of Community policy; |
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26.

Calls upon the Commission and on the governments of acceding countries carefully to monitor the implementation of the commitments which they entered into in the context of the adhesion negotiations in respect of budgetary implementation of regional policy and the coordination of structural instruments and insists that these commitments are honoured in full so as to ensure the proper execution of the budget and implementation of Community policy;

Heading 3

| 27. | Recalls that the European Charter for Small Enterprises (6), which has been endorsed by the accession countries, urges the Member States and the Commission to take action to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); considers that measures to promote SMEs should be stepped up, especially as regards improvement of the financial environment for SMEs in the new Member States; is of the opinion that the measures financed under the Phare programme's SME Finance Facility should be followed up; |
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27.

Recalls that the European Charter for Small Enterprises (6), which has been endorsed by the accession countries, urges the Member States and the Commission to take action to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); considers that measures to promote SMEs should be stepped up, especially as regards improvement of the financial environment for SMEs in the new Member States; is of the opinion that the measures financed under the Phare programme's SME Finance Facility should be followed up;

| 28. | Underlines the importance of Community support to small and medium-sized enterprises especially in view of the completion of the internal market, the realisation of the Lisbon strategy and the requirements of the Basel II rules; considers that, as the European economy is SME-driven, the special needs of SMEs have to be incorporated in Community policies and programmes; is aware of the Commission's difficulties in implementing programmes for such businesses, but nonetheless expects this priority to be successfully acted on; |
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28.

Underlines the importance of Community support to small and medium-sized enterprises especially in view of the completion of the internal market, the realisation of the Lisbon strategy and the requirements of the Basel II rules; considers that, as the European economy is SME-driven, the special needs of SMEs have to be incorporated in Community policies and programmes; is aware of the Commission's difficulties in implementing programmes for such businesses, but nonetheless expects this priority to be successfully acted on;

| 29. | Supports the Commission's proposal to provide the Community with appropriate means to combat pollution at sea and to organise a response to the recent cases of damage which have occurred; considers it premature to enter considerable appropriations in the Budget, but awaits the adoption of a legal basis; |
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29.

Supports the Commission's proposal to provide the Community with appropriate means to combat pollution at sea and to organise a response to the recent cases of damage which have occurred; considers it premature to enter considerable appropriations in the Budget, but awaits the adoption of a legal basis;

| 30. | Deplores the Commission's proposal to cut back the budget earmarked for fire-fighting under the new Forest Focus regulation, to the detriment of preventive measures; condemns the lack of interest shown by the Commission in introducing measures to prevent any further outbreaks of forest fire, despite last summer's tragedies which destroyed hundreds of thousands of hectares of forest in southern Europe; |
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30.

Deplores the Commission's proposal to cut back the budget earmarked for fire-fighting under the new Forest Focus regulation, to the detriment of preventive measures; condemns the lack of interest shown by the Commission in introducing measures to prevent any further outbreaks of forest fire, despite last summer's tragedies which destroyed hundreds of thousands of hectares of forest in southern Europe;

| 31. | Welcomes the Commission's proposal on innovative funding solutions for the development of the trans-European transport network, in which the Commission stresses the need to adapt the transport networks to the use of new technologies, following the example set by the Galileo project; |
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31.

Welcomes the Commission's proposal on innovative funding solutions for the development of the trans-European transport network, in which the Commission stresses the need to adapt the transport networks to the use of new technologies, following the example set by the Galileo project;

| 32. | Welcomes the fact that the increasing importance of the political objective of establishing an area of freedom, security and justice will also be reflected in the budget of the European Union; underlines that this step was overdue; considers further efforts in the coming years, particularly with the adoption of a new financial perspective as of 2007, to be absolutely necessary; |
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32.

Welcomes the fact that the increasing importance of the political objective of establishing an area of freedom, security and justice will also be reflected in the budget of the European Union; underlines that this step was overdue; considers further efforts in the coming years, particularly with the adoption of a new financial perspective as of 2007, to be absolutely necessary;

| 33. | Notes that the share of heading 3 given over to the decentralised agencies has been growing as the number of new agencies has increased recently; is of the opinion that the level of subsidy entered in the DGB by the Council should allow the agencies to fulfil their tasks in the enlarged Union; proposes in this context to accept the Commission's forecasts for EU-10; proposes to enter 10% of the operational expenditure in the reserve pending the evaluation of the preliminary work programme by the competent committee, so as to ensure that the policy in relation to agencies reflects a rigorous budgetary approach and remains under the democratic control of the political and budgetary authorities; is willing to examine the impact of these amendments before second reading; |
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33.

Notes that the share of heading 3 given over to the decentralised agencies has been growing as the number of new agencies has increased recently; is of the opinion that the level of subsidy entered in the DGB by the Council should allow the agencies to fulfil their tasks in the enlarged Union; proposes in this context to accept the Commission's forecasts for EU-10; proposes to enter 10% of the operational expenditure in the reserve pending the evaluation of the preliminary work programme by the competent committee, so as to ensure that the policy in relation to agencies reflects a rigorous budgetary approach and remains under the democratic control of the political and budgetary authorities; is willing to examine the impact of these amendments before second reading;

| 34. | Is willing to examine the budgetary needs of Eurojust and the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions in the course of the 2004 financial year, should the volume of work make this necessary; |
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34.

Is willing to examine the budgetary needs of Eurojust and the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions in the course of the 2004 financial year, should the volume of work make this necessary;

| 35. | Notes that Article 179 of the Financial Regulation provides for a specific procedure on building projects and is prepared, in that context, to examine a possible submission from the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction; |
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35.

Notes that Article 179 of the Financial Regulation provides for a specific procedure on building projects and is prepared, in that context, to examine a possible submission from the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction;

| 36. | Requests the Commission to examine whether a mechanism could be set up which would allow the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (EMEA) to carry over the surplus from the fees income from one year to the next in order to avoid creating deficits, and in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation; |
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36.

Requests the Commission to examine whether a mechanism could be set up which would allow the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products (EMEA) to carry over the surplus from the fees income from one year to the next in order to avoid creating deficits, and in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation;

| 37. | Approves the announcement by the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia that it intends to reinforce its in-house research capabilities by recruiting more researchers, and enters EUR 0.2 million in the reserve for that purpose pending an examination by Parliament of an evaluation of the added value of the Centre's output; |
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37.

Approves the announcement by the European Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia that it intends to reinforce its in-house research capabilities by recruiting more researchers, and enters EUR 0.2 million in the reserve for that purpose pending an examination by Parliament of an evaluation of the added value of the Centre's output;

| 38. | Notes with concern that the agencies' staff levels have increased far beyond the average for the Institutions in recent years and asks the Commission, when it takes the initiative to create a new agency, to examine beforehand all risks of duplication of effort and to propose a corresponding redeployment of resources; asks the Commission to submit a report to Parliament by 1 November 2003 providing information on the impact of this development and on the medium-term consequences for heading 3; moreover, the Commission should submit a report to Parliament by 1 November 2003 explaining the big increase in staff and in appropriations, the transformation of agency staff into officials, the medium-term consequences for heading 3 and the open question of the seat of all new agencies; |
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38.

Notes with concern that the agencies' staff levels have increased far beyond the average for the Institutions in recent years and asks the Commission, when it takes the initiative to create a new agency, to examine beforehand all risks of duplication of effort and to propose a corresponding redeployment of resources; asks the Commission to submit a report to Parliament by 1 November 2003 providing information on the impact of this development and on the medium-term consequences for heading 3; moreover, the Commission should submit a report to Parliament by 1 November 2003 explaining the big increase in staff and in appropriations, the transformation of agency staff into officials, the medium-term consequences for heading 3 and the open question of the seat of all new agencies;

| 39. | Welcomes the entry into force of the new Financial Regulation, which has given the budgetary authority new competences as regards the decentralised agencies' establishment plans; has decided to exert more control over the staffing policy of the agencies, while authorising all their enlargement-related requests; expects the agencies to develop, in future, more rigorous control over their staff by establishing a career advancement policy and by introducing best practices in line with those applied in the Institutions; |
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39.

Welcomes the entry into force of the new Financial Regulation, which has given the budgetary authority new competences as regards the decentralised agencies' establishment plans; has decided to exert more control over the staffing policy of the agencies, while authorising all their enlargement-related requests; expects the agencies to develop, in future, more rigorous control over their staff by establishing a career advancement policy and by introducing best practices in line with those applied in the Institutions;

| 40. | Notices that, at the Councils request, particular provisions were decided for Eurojust in the context of the revision of the agencies' basic regulations; considers that, since Eurojust is an agency receiving a subsidy from the EU budget, efforts should be made to ensure that all provisions of budgetary transparency are applied; |
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40.

Notices that, at the Councils request, particular provisions were decided for Eurojust in the context of the revision of the agencies' basic regulations; considers that, since Eurojust is an agency receiving a subsidy from the EU budget, efforts should be made to ensure that all provisions of budgetary transparency are applied;

| 41. | Confirms its commitment to continuing the fight against fraud and to defending the Union's financial interests; states its willingness also to take account of VAT fraud, as a result of which revenue losses are growing; anticipates, accordingly, a stepped-up role for OLAF; |
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41.

Confirms its commitment to continuing the fight against fraud and to defending the Union's financial interests; states its willingness also to take account of VAT fraud, as a result of which revenue losses are growing; anticipates, accordingly, a stepped-up role for OLAF;

| 42. | Notes that population trends and ageing in society are having a growing impact on EU policies, actions and programmes; believes that this situation needs to be analysed in greater depth with a view to averting any adverse repercussions; |
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42.

Notes that population trends and ageing in society are having a growing impact on EU policies, actions and programmes; believes that this situation needs to be analysed in greater depth with a view to averting any adverse repercussions;

| 43. | Has decided to reinstate the amounts proposed by the Commission in the PDB for research policy, which remains a priority for Parliament; has also decided to earmark EUR 31 million for cancer research and EUR 4 million for a Member State cancer research initiative under Article 169 of the Treaty; |
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43.

Has decided to reinstate the amounts proposed by the Commission in the PDB for research policy, which remains a priority for Parliament; has also decided to earmark EUR 31 million for cancer research and EUR 4 million for a Member State cancer research initiative under Article 169 of the Treaty;

| 44. | Expresses its concern about the possible closure of the Info Points throughout the European Union as from 1 January 2004 and alerts the Working Group on Information about this issue; asks the Commission to take immediate measures to find a solution, for instance a transitional mechanism, in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation, which would allow the information outlets to continue their useful work, particularly in view of the fact that European elections will take place in 2004, and to formulate a plan for the future; has entered the appropriations on the lines 16 01 04 01, 16 01 04 04 and 16 01 02 11 in the reserve pending the presentation by the Commission of the measures that it intends to adopt in order to ensure a coherent approach on information policy; |
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44.

Expresses its concern about the possible closure of the Info Points throughout the European Union as from 1 January 2004 and alerts the Working Group on Information about this issue; asks the Commission to take immediate measures to find a solution, for instance a transitional mechanism, in accordance with the provisions of the Financial Regulation, which would allow the information outlets to continue their useful work, particularly in view of the fact that European elections will take place in 2004, and to formulate a plan for the future; has entered the appropriations on the lines 16 01 04 01, 16 01 04 04 and 16 01 02 11 in the reserve pending the presentation by the Commission of the measures that it intends to adopt in order to ensure a coherent approach on information policy;

| 45. | Endorses the conclusions of the Thessaloniki European Council concerning the management of external borders; considers, however, that the Council's decision to increase the amount in the PDB to EUR 19.8 million is not justified; has decided, therefore, to enter an allocation of EUR 9 million in commitments and EUR 10 million in payments for this purpose; |
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45.

Endorses the conclusions of the Thessaloniki European Council concerning the management of external borders; considers, however, that the Council's decision to increase the amount in the PDB to EUR 19.8 million is not justified; has decided, therefore, to enter an allocation of EUR 9 million in commitments and EUR 10 million in payments for this purpose;

| 46. | Requests that it be more closely involved in the development of the large IT projects, namely the Schengen Information System II, the Visa Information System and the Eurodac system which have a very significant budgetary impact; considers, furthermore, that rules on data protection under the third pillar similar to those provided for under the first pillar should be adopted as soon as possible in order to fully guarantee citizens' rights and freedoms; |
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46.

Requests that it be more closely involved in the development of the large IT projects, namely the Schengen Information System II, the Visa Information System and the Eurodac system which have a very significant budgetary impact; considers, furthermore, that rules on data protection under the third pillar similar to those provided for under the first pillar should be adopted as soon as possible in order to fully guarantee citizens' rights and freedoms;

| 47. | Notes the absence at present of a legal basis for Community support for lesser-used languages; urges the Commission to make full use of the opportunities provided under existing multi-annual programmes, notably SOCRATES and YOUTH, to support projects involving speakers of lesser-used languages; |
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47.

Notes the absence at present of a legal basis for Community support for lesser-used languages; urges the Commission to make full use of the opportunities provided under existing multi-annual programmes, notably SOCRATES and YOUTH, to support projects involving speakers of lesser-used languages;

| 48. | Is concerned over the problems and irregularities at the Statistical Office; has decided to place 50% of the administrative expenditure for the Office in the reserve until the Commission has given Parliament sufficient reassurances that the problems have been solved, that those responsible have been identified and penalised as appropriate, and that measures have been taken to prevent any recurrence of such incidents; |
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48.

Is concerned over the problems and irregularities at the Statistical Office; has decided to place 50% of the administrative expenditure for the Office in the reserve until the Commission has given Parliament sufficient reassurances that the problems have been solved, that those responsible have been identified and penalised as appropriate, and that measures have been taken to prevent any recurrence of such incidents;

Heading 4

| 49. | Takes note of the proposal for a 14 month pledge of EUR 200 million from the EU in addition to existing humanitarian aid programmes, which takes account of not only reconstruction needs but also the security situation and the absorption capacity on the ground; regards the appropriations in favour of the reconstruction of Iraq as an important signal given to the Conference of Donors which should be built on the basis of the political principles expressed in Parliament's recommendation to the Council of 24 September 2003 (7) on the situation in Iraq, relating, inter alia, to the EU special representative to Iraq; recalls that it is the responsibility of the Union to base its contribution on the needs of the Iraqi people and, in the context of a political agreement, on the conditions necessary for its implementation within a United Nations framework; |
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49.

Takes note of the proposal for a 14 month pledge of EUR 200 million from the EU in addition to existing humanitarian aid programmes, which takes account of not only reconstruction needs but also the security situation and the absorption capacity on the ground; regards the appropriations in favour of the reconstruction of Iraq as an important signal given to the Conference of Donors which should be built on the basis of the political principles expressed in Parliament's recommendation to the Council of 24 September 2003 (7) on the situation in Iraq, relating, inter alia, to the EU special representative to Iraq; recalls that it is the responsibility of the Union to base its contribution on the needs of the Iraqi people and, in the context of a political agreement, on the conditions necessary for its implementation within a United Nations framework;

| 50. | Calls on the Commission to maintain the level of funding for East Timor, so as to take account, in particular, of the reconstruction needs and international commitments in relation to that country; |
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50.

Calls on the Commission to maintain the level of funding for East Timor, so as to take account, in particular, of the reconstruction needs and international commitments in relation to that country;

| 51. | Underlines the fact that the existing expenditure ceiling for heading 4 of the financial perspective (external action), as it stands, places a serious constraint on the Union's ability to engage on a large-scale and long-term basis in Iraq without jeopardising other existing commitments elsewhere; |
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51.

Underlines the fact that the existing expenditure ceiling for heading 4 of the financial perspective (external action), as it stands, places a serious constraint on the Union's ability to engage on a large-scale and long-term basis in Iraq without jeopardising other existing commitments elsewhere;

| 52. | Has decided to make use of what is possible by way of redeployment and flexibility within the budget and is prepared to activate the special provisions provided for in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 in order to mobilise additional resources; |
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52.

Has decided to make use of what is possible by way of redeployment and flexibility within the budget and is prepared to activate the special provisions provided for in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999 in order to mobilise additional resources;

| 53. | Points to its long-standing position that major new programmes should not be financed at the expense of other Union external policy priorities, such as the global fight against poverty in various geographical regions, the fight against HIV/AIDS and other well-established policies and/or geographical areas; |
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53.

Points to its long-standing position that major new programmes should not be financed at the expense of other Union external policy priorities, such as the global fight against poverty in various geographical regions, the fight against HIV/AIDS and other well-established policies and/or geographical areas;

| 54. | Confirms its commitment to Afghanistan and reiterates that the ongoing programmes, despite current difficulties, must be supported and maintained in the longer term too; expresses serious concern about the security situation; |
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54.

Confirms its commitment to Afghanistan and reiterates that the ongoing programmes, despite current difficulties, must be supported and maintained in the longer term too; expresses serious concern about the security situation;

| 55. | Has decided to considerably increase appropriations for fostering respect for human rights, consolidation of the rule of law and development of civil rights, which are essential for maintaining peace and security and for preventing conflicts; |
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55.

Has decided to considerably increase appropriations for fostering respect for human rights, consolidation of the rule of law and development of civil rights, which are essential for maintaining peace and security and for preventing conflicts;

| 56. | States that the overriding aims of the Union's development policy are the fight against poverty and realisation of the Millennium Development Goals, and stresses that the budgetary resources available for developing countries should be adequately focused on actions, co-ordinated with other donors, which contribute to the achievement of those aims; |
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56.

States that the overriding aims of the Union's development policy are the fight against poverty and realisation of the Millennium Development Goals, and stresses that the budgetary resources available for developing countries should be adequately focused on actions, co-ordinated with other donors, which contribute to the achievement of those aims;

| 57. | Welcomes the Commission's reporting of annual Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitments on a sectoral basis in line with the classifications for 2001 and 2002 of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and recognises that the 35 % benchmark for social infrastructure was achieved in both years with the inclusion of budget support measures with social sector conditionality; regrets that unacceptably low levels were reported for the health and education sectors, closely linked to the objectives of the Millennium Development Goals, and calls on the Commission to improve these figures with a view to achieving the 20 % agreed in the Programme of Action of the World Summit for Social Development held in Copenhagen from 5 to 12 March 1995; points up its intention to closely follow up how the Commission acts on the benchmark that 35 % of annual commitments for developing countries should be allocated to social infrastructure, while the bulk of allocations should go to basic health and basic education activities; |
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57.

Welcomes the Commission's reporting of annual Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitments on a sectoral basis in line with the classifications for 2001 and 2002 of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and recognises that the 35 % benchmark for social infrastructure was achieved in both years with the inclusion of budget support measures with social sector conditionality; regrets that unacceptably low levels were reported for the health and education sectors, closely linked to the objectives of the Millennium Development Goals, and calls on the Commission to improve these figures with a view to achieving the 20 % agreed in the Programme of Action of the World Summit for Social Development held in Copenhagen from 5 to 12 March 1995; points up its intention to closely follow up how the Commission acts on the benchmark that 35 % of annual commitments for developing countries should be allocated to social infrastructure, while the bulk of allocations should go to basic health and basic education activities;

| 58. | Has decided to inject greater transparency into expenditure under the European Development Fund (EDF) by entering, in the remarks, estimated costs for each budget line; points out that the progress achieved by the Convention in incorporating the EDF into the EU Treaty should be followed by full incorporation of the EDF into the EU budget, without this entailing any loss of resources compared with the current overall allocations; |
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58.

Has decided to inject greater transparency into expenditure under the European Development Fund (EDF) by entering, in the remarks, estimated costs for each budget line; points out that the progress achieved by the Convention in incorporating the EDF into the EU Treaty should be followed by full incorporation of the EDF into the EU budget, without this entailing any loss of resources compared with the current overall allocations;

| 59. | Notes that the Wider Europe/New Neighbours Initiative may entail additional budget needs although the proposals, so far, have been vague in budgetary terms; emphasises the need to ensure adequate increases in the current appropriations for the TACIS, CARDS and MEDA programmes and takes note of the idea of launching a New Neighbourhood Instrument; |
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59.

Notes that the Wider Europe/New Neighbours Initiative may entail additional budget needs although the proposals, so far, have been vague in budgetary terms; emphasises the need to ensure adequate increases in the current appropriations for the TACIS, CARDS and MEDA programmes and takes note of the idea of launching a New Neighbourhood Instrument;

| 60. | Points out that NGOs which provide a monitoring function for citizens over their government fulfil an extremely important role; is therefore concerned that, with the accession to the EU of candidate countries and the fact that most foreign public or private donors have already closed or scaled down their civil society programmes for those countries, or are in the process of doing so, monitoring organisations (NGOs) there will not have the financial means to undertake their activities effectively and independently; |
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60.

Points out that NGOs which provide a monitoring function for citizens over their government fulfil an extremely important role; is therefore concerned that, with the accession to the EU of candidate countries and the fact that most foreign public or private donors have already closed or scaled down their civil society programmes for those countries, or are in the process of doing so, monitoring organisations (NGOs) there will not have the financial means to undertake their activities effectively and independently;

| 61. | Emphasises that as much as EUR 1.6 billion of the external relations budget is spent via non-state actors, including NGOs, and acknowledges the important contribution those organisations make to this sector, especially in reaching marginalised groups, in mobilising support for the interests of disadvantaged peoples in developing countries and in strengthening civil society organisations through institutional support and capacity-building operations, including at grass-roots levels; stresses that the organisations supported in the budget should comply with rules on sound financial management and accountability and provide good value for money by ensuring that their income from non-governmental and other sources which is satisfactorily in proportion to the minimum amount needed to cover administrative expenditure; reiterates the need for simplification of administrative procedures and requirements, especially as regards small projects; |
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61.

Emphasises that as much as EUR 1.6 billion of the external relations budget is spent via non-state actors, including NGOs, and acknowledges the important contribution those organisations make to this sector, especially in reaching marginalised groups, in mobilising support for the interests of disadvantaged peoples in developing countries and in strengthening civil society organisations through institutional support and capacity-building operations, including at grass-roots levels; stresses that the organisations supported in the budget should comply with rules on sound financial management and accountability and provide good value for money by ensuring that their income from non-governmental and other sources which is satisfactorily in proportion to the minimum amount needed to cover administrative expenditure; reiterates the need for simplification of administrative procedures and requirements, especially as regards small projects;

| 62. | Has decided to enter 5 % of appropriations in the the reserve for the main geographical programmes and for the NGO co-financing line, with the intention of analysing the Commission's procedures vis-à-vis NGOs; takes note of the information received but insists on having at its disposal an exhaustive list of all grants or contracts allocated to non-state actors directly by the Commission, which have thus not been the subject of statutory calls for proposals or other selection/tendering procedures, and on receiving the Commission's justifications and legal grounds for those cases; also asks to be provided with more information on the proportion of funds reaching the beneficiaries compared to the administrative costs of these organisations, as well as information on the share of funding stemming from government or EU sources and non-governmental sources respectively; points out that these reserves can be lifted before second reading once satisfactory replies have been received; |
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62.

Has decided to enter 5 % of appropriations in the the reserve for the main geographical programmes and for the NGO co-financing line, with the intention of analysing the Commission's procedures vis-à-vis NGOs; takes note of the information received but insists on having at its disposal an exhaustive list of all grants or contracts allocated to non-state actors directly by the Commission, which have thus not been the subject of statutory calls for proposals or other selection/tendering procedures, and on receiving the Commission's justifications and legal grounds for those cases; also asks to be provided with more information on the proportion of funds reaching the beneficiaries compared to the administrative costs of these organisations, as well as information on the share of funding stemming from government or EU sources and non-governmental sources respectively; points out that these reserves can be lifted before second reading once satisfactory replies have been received;

| 63. | Insists that the importance of protecting and promoting children's rights be taken into account when planning geographical programmes and other Commission development policy activities, and that special emphasis should be placed on the search for ways and means of including education for children affected by war or natural disasters in external aid programmes; also considers it imperative that particular attention be paid in Union measures for poverty eradication to the special situation of disabled people; |
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63.

Insists that the importance of protecting and promoting children's rights be taken into account when planning geographical programmes and other Commission development policy activities, and that special emphasis should be placed on the search for ways and means of including education for children affected by war or natural disasters in external aid programmes; also considers it imperative that particular attention be paid in Union measures for poverty eradication to the special situation of disabled people;

| 64. | Emphasises that ABB is meant to increase transparency and control over the budget; with regard to international fisheries agreements, considers that the proportion of financial compensation allocated to targeted measures should be clearly identified and visible; accordingly calls on the Commission to present in its Amending Letter to the 2004 budget a precise breakdown of expenditure arising from international fisheries agreements and to report every year on the implementation of the targeted measures; |
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64.

Emphasises that ABB is meant to increase transparency and control over the budget; with regard to international fisheries agreements, considers that the proportion of financial compensation allocated to targeted measures should be clearly identified and visible; accordingly calls on the Commission to present in its Amending Letter to the 2004 budget a precise breakdown of expenditure arising from international fisheries agreements and to report every year on the implementation of the targeted measures;

| 65. | Has decided, in accordance with Article 39.1 of the IIA of 6 May 1999, to enter Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) appropriations at a similar level to the 2003 budget pending the receipt of further information from the Council on, in particular, the non-programmed appropriations and a commitment from the Council to transmit, from now on, a separate and qualitatively improved document containing its priorities and their financial implications for the following year; urges the Council to make proposals to improve the early-warning system and the political dialogue with Parliament on CFSP actions, as agreed in the Joint Declaration issued on 25 November 2002 by the Council, the Commission and Parliament in the context of the 2003 budgetary procedure; has provided for some appropriations for the new EU Police Mission (Proxima) in FYROM; before taking a final decision on the budgetary provisions for this Police Mission, Parliament expects the Council, prior to the conclusion of its legislative procedure, to fully consult with Parliament as laid down in the abovementioned agreement; |
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65.

Has decided, in accordance with Article 39.1 of the IIA of 6 May 1999, to enter Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) appropriations at a similar level to the 2003 budget pending the receipt of further information from the Council on, in particular, the non-programmed appropriations and a commitment from the Council to transmit, from now on, a separate and qualitatively improved document containing its priorities and their financial implications for the following year; urges the Council to make proposals to improve the early-warning system and the political dialogue with Parliament on CFSP actions, as agreed in the Joint Declaration issued on 25 November 2002 by the Council, the Commission and Parliament in the context of the 2003 budgetary procedure; has provided for some appropriations for the new EU Police Mission (Proxima) in FYROM; before taking a final decision on the budgetary provisions for this Police Mission, Parliament expects the Council, prior to the conclusion of its legislative procedure, to fully consult with Parliament as laid down in the abovementioned agreement;

| 66. | Calls on the Commission to take appropriate steps to ensure that the aid provided to Sahrawi refugee camps is guaranteed and is under no circumstances interrupted, even momentarily, for merely administrative reasons; |
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66.

Calls on the Commission to take appropriate steps to ensure that the aid provided to Sahrawi refugee camps is guaranteed and is under no circumstances interrupted, even momentarily, for merely administrative reasons;

Heading 5

| 67. | Recalls that the budgetary authority has been willing to provide the Commission over the past years with the necessary appropriations for the staffing requested, on condition that reforms are put in place, in particular to ensure substantive improvements in the management and the implementation of the budget; points out that most of the reforms proposed have now been implemented, but that many problems still persist in the functioning of the Commission; |
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67.

Recalls that the budgetary authority has been willing to provide the Commission over the past years with the necessary appropriations for the staffing requested, on condition that reforms are put in place, in particular to ensure substantive improvements in the management and the implementation of the budget; points out that most of the reforms proposed have now been implemented, but that many problems still persist in the functioning of the Commission;

| 68. | Recalls that the Commission agreed, in the context of the 2001 budgetary procedure, to reduce outstanding commitments to a normal level by December 2003; notes that the Commission has, in the meantime, introduced activity-based management and, following Parliament's close monitoring of the process, has presented an action plan to reduce the outstanding commitments and profiles designed to improve implementation; considers that the latest report on the implementation of the budget and the documentation of implementation put forward by the Commission is not satisfactory, although some progress has been achieved; regrets that the Commission does not appear to take Parliament's priorities satisfactorily into account in the context of its annual policy strategy; |
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68.

Recalls that the Commission agreed, in the context of the 2001 budgetary procedure, to reduce outstanding commitments to a normal level by December 2003; notes that the Commission has, in the meantime, introduced activity-based management and, following Parliament's close monitoring of the process, has presented an action plan to reduce the outstanding commitments and profiles designed to improve implementation; considers that the latest report on the implementation of the budget and the documentation of implementation put forward by the Commission is not satisfactory, although some progress has been achieved; regrets that the Commission does not appear to take Parliament's priorities satisfactorily into account in the context of its annual policy strategy;

| 69. | Has decided to make appropriations available in the reserve for the creation of 272 new posts for the Commission's establishment plan in order to incorporate staff from the new Member States; points out that consideration can be given to releasing these appropriations from the reserve only if the following conditions are fulfilled:






  — | a commitment to demonstrate a full absorption capacity and to maintain the number of vacant posts below 4 % throughout the financial year; |
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69.

Has decided to make appropriations available in the reserve for the creation of 272 new posts for the Commission's establishment plan in order to incorporate staff from the new Member States; points out that consideration can be given to releasing these appropriations from the reserve only if the following conditions are fulfilled:

—

a commitment to demonstrate a full absorption capacity and to maintain the number of vacant posts below 4 % throughout the financial year;

| — | confirmation that all new posts will be allocated exclusively to nationals of the acceding countries; |
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—

confirmation that all new posts will be allocated exclusively to nationals of the acceding countries;

| — | a commitment to observe the Commissioners' code of conduct, particularly as regards the rules governing the composition of cabinets; |
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—

a commitment to observe the Commissioners' code of conduct, particularly as regards the rules governing the composition of cabinets;

| — | improvement of budgetary implementation, including the Parliament's priorities (information, pilot projects and preparatory actions). In this respect the Commission should present a report justifying the state of play regarding the implementation of the amendments voted by Parliament last year, with special attention to those budget lines with less than 10 % implementation, and should by 15 November present proposals for more efficient means of implementing the budget; fulfilment of its commitment of December 2000; |
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—

improvement of budgetary implementation, including the Parliament's priorities (information, pilot projects and preparatory actions). In this respect the Commission should present a report justifying the state of play regarding the implementation of the amendments voted by Parliament last year, with special attention to those budget lines with less than 10 % implementation, and should by 15 November present proposals for more efficient means of implementing the budget; fulfilment of its commitment of December 2000;

| — | an assurance that the allocation of posts reflects the political priorities of Parliament and a clear commitment if necessary to reallocate its resources in accordance with the decisions of the budgetary authority, particularly in the context of the budgetary procedure; |
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—

an assurance that the allocation of posts reflects the political priorities of Parliament and a clear commitment if necessary to reallocate its resources in accordance with the decisions of the budgetary authority, particularly in the context of the budgetary procedure;

| — | presentation, by 15 January 2004 at the latest, of an assessment of the changes made in the context of the reform, and in particular of the effects of these measures on the qualitative and quantitative aspects of management by the Commission of EU programmes; presentation of a report on the state of play and cost of the replacement of technical assistance offices (TAOs) by executive agencies, the effects of deconcentration and decentralisation on the external policies and the progress made towards shortening project cycles through the reform of procedures; |
| --- | --- |

—

presentation, by 15 January 2004 at the latest, of an assessment of the changes made in the context of the reform, and in particular of the effects of these measures on the qualitative and quantitative aspects of management by the Commission of EU programmes; presentation of a report on the state of play and cost of the replacement of technical assistance offices (TAOs) by executive agencies, the effects of deconcentration and decentralisation on the external policies and the progress made towards shortening project cycles through the reform of procedures;

| — | improved monitoring of the management activities and the presentation of proposals for the improvement of internal working and organisation methods; |
| --- | --- |

—

improved monitoring of the management activities and the presentation of proposals for the improvement of internal working and organisation methods;

| — | presentation of a detailed report on Commission activities and staff in the area covered by decentralised agencies, and of proposals for the systematic transfer of resources linked to activities decentralised to the agencies; |
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—

presentation of a detailed report on Commission activities and staff in the area covered by decentralised agencies, and of proposals for the systematic transfer of resources linked to activities decentralised to the agencies;

| — | presentation of proposals to reduce the establishment plans of the external offices in the future Member States to a level equivalent to that in the current Member States and proposals to rationalise structures and human resources of the representations within the 15 Member States in the context of interinstitutional cooperation, with a view to achieving savings; |
| --- | --- |

—

presentation of proposals to reduce the establishment plans of the external offices in the future Member States to a level equivalent to that in the current Member States and proposals to rationalise structures and human resources of the representations within the 15 Member States in the context of interinstitutional cooperation, with a view to achieving savings;

| 70. | Has decided to reinstate part of the Commission's administrative appropriations reduced by the Council, in order to allow that institution to function properly in the context of enlargement; |
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70.

Has decided to reinstate part of the Commission's administrative appropriations reduced by the Council, in order to allow that institution to function properly in the context of enlargement;

| 71. | Recalls that, over the course of previous years, it has asked in several resolutions for steps to be taken towards the establishment of a European common diplomacy; points out that the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe provides for the creation of a European external action service under the authority of the future Union Minister for Foreign Affairs; therefore considers it essential that diplomats from the Member States should be closely involved with the nascent Community service by means of temporary secondment to the Commission's external service; |
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71.

Recalls that, over the course of previous years, it has asked in several resolutions for steps to be taken towards the establishment of a European common diplomacy; points out that the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe provides for the creation of a European external action service under the authority of the future Union Minister for Foreign Affairs; therefore considers it essential that diplomats from the Member States should be closely involved with the nascent Community service by means of temporary secondment to the Commission's external service;

Heading 6

| 72. | Points out that lending activities have become an important foreign policy instrument for the European Union in a multitude of regions; points out also that the Guarantee Fund has successfully protected the EU budget against the risks of default; invites the Council to explore the possibility of establishing a special loan facility for reconstruction measures in Iraq, but also to ensure that this facility is not provided for at the expense of other existing initiatives under the current ceiling; |
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72.

Points out that lending activities have become an important foreign policy instrument for the European Union in a multitude of regions; points out also that the Guarantee Fund has successfully protected the EU budget against the risks of default; invites the Council to explore the possibility of establishing a special loan facility for reconstruction measures in Iraq, but also to ensure that this facility is not provided for at the expense of other existing initiatives under the current ceiling;

Heading 7

| 73. | Considers that pre-accession funds and completion of ongoing pre-accession projects in the new Member States will play an important role in the early stages of accession; has therefore decided to provide an appropriate level of payments for pre-accession funds; reiterates its financial commitment to Bulgaria and Romania, aimed at enabling them to complete their pre-accession work and be ready to join the European Union in 2007; |
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73.

Considers that pre-accession funds and completion of ongoing pre-accession projects in the new Member States will play an important role in the early stages of accession; has therefore decided to provide an appropriate level of payments for pre-accession funds; reiterates its financial commitment to Bulgaria and Romania, aimed at enabling them to complete their pre-accession work and be ready to join the European Union in 2007;

Miscellaneous

| 74. | Notes the danger to the environment resulting from persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and, in particular, from stocks of obsolete pesticides; urges the Commission to make the extra effort needed to find sufficient funds under existing instruments for elimination or environmentally sound management of unwanted stocks of POPs and other obsolete pesticides; |
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74.

Notes the danger to the environment resulting from persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and, in particular, from stocks of obsolete pesticides; urges the Commission to make the extra effort needed to find sufficient funds under existing instruments for elimination or environmentally sound management of unwanted stocks of POPs and other obsolete pesticides;

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| 75. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution, accompanied by the amendments and proposed modifications to Section III of the draft general budget, to the Council, the Commission and the other institutions and bodies concerned. |
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75.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution, accompanied by the amendments and proposed modifications to Section III of the draft general budget, to the Council, the Commission and the other institutions and bodies concerned.

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(1)  OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9.

(2)  OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1.

(3)  P5_TA(2003)0079.

(4)  SEC(2003)1058.

(5)  OJ L 297, 21.11.1996, p. 1.

(6)  Annex III to the Presidency Conclusions of the Santa Maria da Feira European Council of 19-20 June 2000.

(7)  P5_TA(2003)0401.

ANNEX 1

Declarations adopted at the budgetary conciliation meeting of 16 July 2003 between the European Parliament and the Council

Declaration on budget procedure 2004

‘The European Parliament, the Council and the Commission:

| — | Committed to taking all necessary steps to make enlargement a success, in particular to ensure that the budgetary appropriations necessary for the enlarged Union are available as from 1 May 2004 without discrimination between Member States; |
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Committed to taking all necessary steps to make enlargement a success, in particular to ensure that the budgetary appropriations necessary for the enlarged Union are available as from 1 May 2004 without discrimination between Member States;

| — | Acknowledging that the financial framework legally in force is the Financial Perspective after adaptation following enlargement and revision on 19 May 2003; |
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—

Acknowledging that the financial framework legally in force is the Financial Perspective after adaptation following enlargement and revision on 19 May 2003;

agree that the amounts entered in budget documents for the current 15 Member States (EU-15) and those for the enlarged Union (EU-25) are both part of the budgetary procedure:

| — | The amounts for EU-15 shall be entered in Budget 2004 as published in January 2004; |
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—

The amounts for EU-15 shall be entered in Budget 2004 as published in January 2004;

| — | The amounts for EU-25 will be part of the political agreement to be reached in December 2003, and shall be entered in Budget 2004 after adoption of the Amending Budget provided in the Treaty of Accession, Article 28. |
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The amounts for EU-25 will be part of the political agreement to be reached in December 2003, and shall be entered in Budget 2004 after adoption of the Amending Budget provided in the Treaty of Accession, Article 28.

The Commission proposed EU-25 amounts in PDB 2004, while including for each budget line the proposed amount for EU-15.

The Council will formally enter in DB 2004 amounts for EU-15, while agreeing politically on its first Reading position on figures for EU-25.

The Parliament, in its first Reading, will amend DB 2004, resulting in explicit figures for both EU-25 and EU-15.

In the conciliation procedure between the first Reading of the Parliament and the second Reading of the Council, as provided in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 6 May 1999, both arms of the budgetary authority should reach an agreement on amounts for EU-15 and for EU-25, enabling the European Parliament to subsequently adopt on that basis Budget 2004 with figures for EU-15 and so enable the Commission to prepare a Preliminary Draft Amending Budget in the first quarter of 2004 for the budgeting of the amounts for EU-25, to be adopted by the budgetary authority in time to enter into force on 1 May 2004.

Therefore, both institutions are committed to publishing, within each of their readings, a table showing the amounts for EU-15 and for EU-25 for each budget line, on the model of Annex 1 to Volume 4, Book 2 of PDB 2004. In addition, they will ensure a technical co-operation between their services so as to facilitate the work of each institution.’

Declaration on the adaptation of reference amounts in co-decided legal bases following Enlargement

‘The European Parliament and the Council agree on the following procedure to adapt the reference amounts included in the basic acts of Community programmes decided under the co-decision procedure within the limits of the ceiling resulting from adjustment and revision of the Financial Perspective:

| — | Parliament and Council will endeavour to reach a political agreement on the amounts which should be added, following enlargement, to the reference amounts, at the latest on 24 November; |
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—

Parliament and Council will endeavour to reach a political agreement on the amounts which should be added, following enlargement, to the reference amounts, at the latest on 24 November;

| — | they will then invite the Commission to present the appropriate legislative proposal(s); |
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—

they will then invite the Commission to present the appropriate legislative proposal(s);

| — | the European Parliament and the Council will thus endeavour to adopt the legislative act(s), under the co-decision procedure, in time for the possible application of the adapted amount as from the date of entry into force of the Accession Treaty.’ |
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—

the European Parliament and the Council will thus endeavour to adopt the legislative act(s), under the co-decision procedure, in time for the possible application of the adapted amount as from the date of entry into force of the Accession Treaty.’

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Declaration on the legal bases for subsidies previously under chapter A-30

‘The European Parliament and the Council will attempt to finalise their respective positions in the relevant legislative procedures before the end of November 2003, and to keep each other and the Commission informed of the progress of these works. The three institutions agree to convene a trialogue before the Council's second reading of the budget, with the objective to reach a common approach and, if possible, to finally adopt the legal bases before the end of the year 2003.’

ANNEX 2

| PROPOSED ADJUSTMENT OF THE REFERENCE AMOUNTS OF PROGRAMMES ADOPTED UNDER THE CO-DECISION PROCEDURE* |
| --- |
| | | | | Commission | EP |
| Budget line (1) | EP Comm. | Name of the programme


  (period covered by the co-decided legal basis) | Current financial framework | Proposed additional amount 2004/2006 | Proposed additional amount >2006 | Proposed financial framework


  (EU-25) | EP proposal | EP final amount |
| | ITRE | 6th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development | 17.500.000 | 1.735.000 | | 19.235.000 | | 19.235.000 |
| 020204 | ITRE | Networks for the interchange of data between administrations (IDA) (01-04) | 74.000 | 1.500 | | 75.500 | 3.000 | 78.500 |
| 040215 | EMPL | Labour market (02-06) | 55.000 | 7.300 | | 62.300 | | 62.300 |
| 04040202 | EMPL | Actions combating and preventing exclusion (02-06) | 75.000 | 3.970 | | 78.970 | 6.070 | 85.040 |
| 050803 | AGRI | Restructuring of systems for agriculture (00-07) (2) | 12.850 | 9.700 | 3.850 | 26.400 | | 26.400 |
| 060207 | RETT | Marco Polo Program (03-07) | 75.000 | 25.000 | | 100.000 | | 100.000 |
| 060301 | RETT | Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European transport and energy network (00-06) | 4.325.000 | 255.000 | | 4.580.000 | | 4.580.000 |
| 060401 | ITRE | Energy Intelligent Programme for Europe (03-06) | 200.000 | 63.700 | | 263.700 | | 263.700 |
| 07030101 | ENVI | Forest Protection (03-06) (2) | 52.000 | 6.000 | | 58.000 | 4.000 | 62.000 |
| 070302 | ENVI | Community Action Programme to promote NGOs primarily active in the field of environmental protection (02-06) | 32.000 | 1.300 | | 33.300 | 1.000 | 34.300 |
| 070303
  070304 | ENVI | LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment (2000 to 2004)) — Projects on Community territory (01-04) | 640.000 | 9.900 | | 649.900 | 0.200 | 650.100 |
| 070308 | ENVI | Community framework for co-operation to promote sustainable urban development (01-04) | 14.000 | 0.800 | | 14.800 | | 14.800 |
| 070309 | ENVI | Community cooperation in the field of marine pollution (01-06) | 7.000 | 0.600 | | 7.600 | 5.000 | 12.600 |
| 090303 | LIBE | Action against illegal and harmful content on the Internet (03-04) | 13.300 | 0.800 | | 14.100 | 2.000 | 16.100 |
| 090304 | ITRE | Trans-European telecommunications networks (00-06) (2) | 275.000 | 19.880 | | 294.880 | | 294.880 |
| 140402 | JURI | Customs 2007 (03-07) | 133.000 | 23.550 | 9.000 | 165.550 | | 165.550 |
| 140503 | ECON | Fiscalis 2007 (Community programme to improve the operation of taxation systems in the internal market) (03-07) | 44.000 | 16.750 | 6.500 | 67.250 | | 67.250 |
| 15020202 | CULT | Socrates (00-06) | 1.850.000 | 200.000 | | 2.050.000 | 10.000 | 2.060.000 |
| 15020204 | CULT | E-Learning (04-06) (2) | 36.000 | 18.000 | | 54.000 | | 54.000 |
| 15020205 | CULT | Erasmus Mundus (04-08) (2) | 200.000 | 30.400 | | 230.400 | | 230.400 |
| 15040201 | CULT | Framework programme in support of culture (00-04) | 167.000 | 3.700 | | 170.700 | | 170.700 |
| 15050102 | CULT | Media Training (measures to promote the development of vocational training in the audiovisual industry) (01-05) | 50.000 | 2.000 | | 52.000 | | 52.000 |
| 150504 | CULT | European Year of Education through Sport (03-04) | 11.500 | 0.600 | | 12.100 | | 12.100 |
| 150702 | CULT | Youth (00-06) | 520.000 | 80.000 | | 600.000 | 5.000 | 605.000 |
| 170201 | ENVI | Community activities in favour of consumers (04-07) (2) | 72.000 | 6.600 | 2.200 | 80.800 | 1.000 | 81.800 |
| 170301 | ENVI | Public health (2003 to 2008) | 312.000 | 20.600 | 16.170 | 348.770 | 5.000 | 353.770 |
| 18040102 | FEMM | Measures for combating violence against children, adolescents and women — Daphne II (04-08) (2) | 41.000 | 3.000 | 5.200 | 49.200 | 0.800 | 50.000 |
| 290201 | ECON | Statistical information policy (03-07) | 192.500 | 20.100 | 8.000 | 220.600 | | 220.600 |
| 290202 | ECON | Networks for intra-Community statistics (Edicom) (01-05) | 51.200 | 2.400 | | 53.600 | | 53.600 |
| 090301 | ITRE | Modinis (Information Society) (2) | 20.000 | 2.440 | | 22.440 | | 22.440 |
| | | TOTAL | 27.050.350 | 2.570.590 | 50.920 | 29.671.860 | 43.070 | 29.714.930 |

PROPOSED ADJUSTMENT OF THE REFERENCE AMOUNTS OF PROGRAMMES ADOPTED UNDER THE CO-DECISION PROCEDURE*

Commission

EP

Budget line (1)

EP Comm.

Name of the programme

(period covered by the co-decided legal basis)

Current financial framework

Proposed additional amount 2004/2006

Proposed additional amount >2006

Proposed financial framework

(EU-25)

EP proposal

EP final amount

ITRE

6th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development

17.500.000

1.735.000

19.235.000

19.235.000

020204

ITRE

Networks for the interchange of data between administrations (IDA) (01-04)

74.000

1.500

75.500

3.000

78.500

040215

EMPL

Labour market (02-06)

55.000

7.300

62.300

62.300

04040202

EMPL

Actions combating and preventing exclusion (02-06)

75.000

3.970

78.970

6.070

85.040

050803

AGRI

Restructuring of systems for agriculture (00-07) (2)

12.850

9.700

3.850

26.400

26.400

060207

RETT

Marco Polo Program (03-07)

75.000

25.000

100.000

100.000

060301

RETT

Financial support for projects of common interest in the trans-European transport and energy network (00-06)

4.325.000

255.000

4.580.000

4.580.000

060401

ITRE

Energy Intelligent Programme for Europe (03-06)

200.000

63.700

263.700

263.700

07030101

ENVI

Forest Protection (03-06) (2)

52.000

6.000

58.000

4.000

62.000

070302

ENVI

Community Action Programme to promote NGOs primarily active in the field of environmental protection (02-06)

32.000

1.300

33.300

1.000

34.300

070303

070304

ENVI

LIFE III (Financial Instrument for the Environment (2000 to 2004)) — Projects on Community territory (01-04)

640.000

9.900

649.900

0.200

650.100

070308

ENVI

Community framework for co-operation to promote sustainable urban development (01-04)

14.000

0.800

14.800

14.800

070309

ENVI

Community cooperation in the field of marine pollution (01-06)

7.000

0.600

7.600

5.000

12.600

090303

LIBE

Action against illegal and harmful content on the Internet (03-04)

13.300

0.800

14.100

2.000

16.100

090304

ITRE

Trans-European telecommunications networks (00-06) (2)

275.000

19.880

294.880

294.880

140402

JURI

Customs 2007 (03-07)

133.000

23.550

9.000

165.550

165.550

140503

ECON

Fiscalis 2007 (Community programme to improve the operation of taxation systems in the internal market) (03-07)

44.000

16.750

6.500

67.250

67.250

15020202

CULT

Socrates (00-06)

1.850.000

200.000

2.050.000

10.000

2.060.000

15020204

CULT

E-Learning (04-06) (2)

36.000

18.000

54.000

54.000

15020205

CULT

Erasmus Mundus (04-08) (2)

200.000

30.400

230.400

230.400

15040201

CULT

Framework programme in support of culture (00-04)

167.000

3.700

170.700

170.700

15050102

CULT

Media Training (measures to promote the development of vocational training in the audiovisual industry) (01-05)

50.000

2.000

52.000

52.000

150504

CULT

European Year of Education through Sport (03-04)

11.500

0.600

12.100

12.100

150702

CULT

Youth (00-06)

520.000

80.000

600.000

5.000

605.000

170201

ENVI

Community activities in favour of consumers (04-07) (2)

72.000

6.600

2.200

80.800

1.000

81.800

170301

ENVI

Public health (2003 to 2008)

312.000

20.600

16.170

348.770

5.000

353.770

18040102

FEMM

Measures for combating violence against children, adolescents and women — Daphne II (04-08) (2)

41.000

3.000

5.200

49.200

0.800

50.000

290201

ECON

Statistical information policy (03-07)

192.500

20.100

8.000

220.600

220.600

290202

ECON

Networks for intra-Community statistics (Edicom) (01-05)

51.200

2.400

53.600

53.600

090301

ITRE

Modinis (Information Society) (2)

20.000

2.440

22.440

22.440

TOTAL

27.050.350

2.570.590

50.920

29.671.860

43.070

29.714.930

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(1)  based on Commission updated information (14.07.03)

(2)  under negotiation

P5_TA(2003)0450

2004 draft general budget: other sections

European Parliament resolution on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004 — Section I: European Parliament, Section III: 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 (C5-0300/2003 — 2003/2002(BUD))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to Article 272 of the EC Treaty, |
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having regard to Article 272 of the EC Treaty,

| — | having regard to Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the European Communities' own resources (1), |
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having regard to Council Decision 94/728/EC, Euratom of 31 October 1994 on the system of the European Communities' own resources (1),

| — | 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 (2), |
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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 (2),

| — | 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 (3), which entered into force on 1 January 2003, |
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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 (3), which entered into force on 1 January 2003,

| — | having regard to its resolution of 11 March 2003 on the guidelines for Sections II, IV, V, VII, VIII(A) and VIII(B) and on the European Parliament's preliminary draft estimates (Section I) for the 2004 budget procedure (4), |
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having regard to its resolution of 11 March 2003 on the guidelines for Sections II, IV, V, VII, VIII(A) and VIII(B) and on the European Parliament's preliminary draft estimates (Section I) for the 2004 budget procedure (4),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 14 May 2003 on the European Parliament's estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2004 (5), |
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having regard to its resolution of 14 May 2003 on the European Parliament's estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2004 (5),

| — | having regard to the preliminary draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004, which the Commission presented on 30 April 2003 (COM(2003) 400), |
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having regard to the preliminary draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004, which the Commission presented on 30 April 2003 (COM(2003) 400),

| — | having regard to the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004, which the Council established on 18 July 2003 (C5-0300/2003), |
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having regard to the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2004, which the Council established on 18 July 2003 (C5-0300/2003),

| — | having regard to Rule 92 of and Annex IV to its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 92 of and Annex IV to its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets and the opinions of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy, the Committee on Women's Rights and Equal Opportunities and the Committee on Petitions (A5-0350/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgets and the opinions of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy, the Committee on Women's Rights and Equal Opportunities and the Committee on Petitions (A5-0350/2003),

| A. | whereas the current financial perspective has set the ceiling for heading 5 (Administrative expenditure) for the financial year 2004 at EUR 5 983 million at 2004 prices, |
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whereas the current financial perspective has set the ceiling for heading 5 (Administrative expenditure) for the financial year 2004 at EUR 5 983 million at 2004 prices,

| B. | whereas the 2004 budget for the ‘other sections’ has been established, taking into account the enlargement of the EU to include 10 new Member States, which will take place on 1 May 2004 (administrative expenditure for 25 Member States), and is presented in the traditional form and not in accordance with the activity-based budgeting (ABB) nomenclature, |
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whereas the 2004 budget for the ‘other sections’ has been established, taking into account the enlargement of the EU to include 10 new Member States, which will take place on 1 May 2004 (administrative expenditure for 25 Member States), and is presented in the traditional form and not in accordance with the activity-based budgeting (ABB) nomenclature,

| C. | whereas the Council's draft budget left a margin of EUR 128 million below the heading 5 ceiling for the 2004 financial year, |
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whereas the Council's draft budget left a margin of EUR 128 million below the heading 5 ceiling for the 2004 financial year,

General framework

| 1. | Notes that a considerable margin is still available under the heading 5 ceiling for the financial year 2004; points out that this has been made possible not only due to the revision of the financial perspective, but also due to institutions having been given the means to prepare for enlargement in previous financial years, notwithstanding the fact that, before the latest revision, the ceiling for heading 5 had not yet been adjusted to cater for enlargement; |
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Notes that a considerable margin is still available under the heading 5 ceiling for the financial year 2004; points out that this has been made possible not only due to the revision of the financial perspective, but also due to institutions having been given the means to prepare for enlargement in previous financial years, notwithstanding the fact that, before the latest revision, the ceiling for heading 5 had not yet been adjusted to cater for enlargement;

| 2. | Takes note of the third report of the Secretaries-General of the institutions on trends in heading 5 and on interinstitutional cooperation; welcomes the conclusion that it will be possible to cover enlargement-related expenditure under the revised ceiling for heading 5 until the financial year 2006; considers that the report has provided a useful overview on likely movements in the main cost factors, including buildings and personnel, as was requested by the budgetary authority; points out, however, that a considerable increase in buildings expenditure can be expected in 2007, as the financing of buildings currently under construction to cater for enlargement will begin; requests that an assessment of the Translation Centre and a forecast of its possible future be submitted to its Committee on Budgets by 15 November 2003 at the latest; |
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Takes note of the third report of the Secretaries-General of the institutions on trends in heading 5 and on interinstitutional cooperation; welcomes the conclusion that it will be possible to cover enlargement-related expenditure under the revised ceiling for heading 5 until the financial year 2006; considers that the report has provided a useful overview on likely movements in the main cost factors, including buildings and personnel, as was requested by the budgetary authority; points out, however, that a considerable increase in buildings expenditure can be expected in 2007, as the financing of buildings currently under construction to cater for enlargement will begin; requests that an assessment of the Translation Centre and a forecast of its possible future be submitted to its Committee on Budgets by 15 November 2003 at the latest;

| 3. | Recalls its commitment to provide the European institutions with the appropriate means to prepare for enlargement and to ensure their proper functioning after accession takes place; underlines the fact, nevertheless, that enlargement cannot be used to substantiate otherwise poorly justified requests for appropriations; considers that the Council's examination of the institutions' requests under the 2004 budget has again been based on an across-the-board approach and points out that a closer examination of real needs by Parliament has been necessary; |
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Recalls its commitment to provide the European institutions with the appropriate means to prepare for enlargement and to ensure their proper functioning after accession takes place; underlines the fact, nevertheless, that enlargement cannot be used to substantiate otherwise poorly justified requests for appropriations; considers that the Council's examination of the institutions' requests under the 2004 budget has again been based on an across-the-board approach and points out that a closer examination of real needs by Parliament has been necessary;

| 4. | Invites the Secretaries-General of all institutions to implement the appropriate measures against all types of discrimination as provided for in Article 13 of the Treaty; insists that special attention should be given to the principle of equal opportunities, in particular in the areas of recruitment and appointment to senior posts; invites all Secretaries-General to report on the progress achieved on these matters in the context of the annual report on the evolution of heading 5, which should be submitted by 1 September at the latest; |
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Invites the Secretaries-General of all institutions to implement the appropriate measures against all types of discrimination as provided for in Article 13 of the Treaty; insists that special attention should be given to the principle of equal opportunities, in particular in the areas of recruitment and appointment to senior posts; invites all Secretaries-General to report on the progress achieved on these matters in the context of the annual report on the evolution of heading 5, which should be submitted by 1 September at the latest;

| 5. | Is disappointed, on the one hand, by the fact that the institutions have not taken full advantage of the opportunity to rationalise their working methods and identify activities which could be discontinued, with a view to increasing value for money; endorses, on the other hand, the approach taken by the Council to limit the increase in the total number of C and B posts to a more acceptable level, including within its own establishment plan; |
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Is disappointed, on the one hand, by the fact that the institutions have not taken full advantage of the opportunity to rationalise their working methods and identify activities which could be discontinued, with a view to increasing value for money; endorses, on the other hand, the approach taken by the Council to limit the increase in the total number of C and B posts to a more acceptable level, including within its own establishment plan;

| 6. | Notes that, according to the latest Eurostat figures, the salary adjustment for officials of the European institutions will have a significant impact on administrative expenditure under the 2004 general budget; |
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Notes that, according to the latest Eurostat figures, the salary adjustment for officials of the European institutions will have a significant impact on administrative expenditure under the 2004 general budget;

| 7. | Notes that not all the consequences of the revision of the Staff Regulations can be incorporated at this stage of the procedure and that an amending budget will be required in 2004 (for measures such as changes to establishment plans); urges the Commission to take the parliamentary calendar for 2004 into consideration when it presents its proposal; |
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Notes that not all the consequences of the revision of the Staff Regulations can be incorporated at this stage of the procedure and that an amending budget will be required in 2004 (for measures such as changes to establishment plans); urges the Commission to take the parliamentary calendar for 2004 into consideration when it presents its proposal;

| 8. | Invites all institutions to examine which measures could be adopted with a view to increasing transparency and ensuring sound financial management as regards appropriations entered in their respective sections of the Budget to cover the cost of travel and subsistence allowances; requests the institutions to adopt clearer rules governing reimbursement and appropriate action in cases of misdemeanour; |
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Invites all institutions to examine which measures could be adopted with a view to increasing transparency and ensuring sound financial management as regards appropriations entered in their respective sections of the Budget to cover the cost of travel and subsistence allowances; requests the institutions to adopt clearer rules governing reimbursement and appropriate action in cases of misdemeanour;

Section I — European Parliament

| 9. | Notes that the multi-annual report on preparations for enlargement has been regularly updated by the Steering Committee on Enlargement and welcomes the fact that this exercise has allowed Parliament to limit the total number of additional posts, and other enlargement-related measures, to a more acceptable level; underlines the fact that this multi-annual exercise has also paved the way for some rationalisation and redeployment measures which will bring savings for the taxpayer; considers, however, that technological developments and additional rationalisation measures will provide scope for further streamlining; |
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Notes that the multi-annual report on preparations for enlargement has been regularly updated by the Steering Committee on Enlargement and welcomes the fact that this exercise has allowed Parliament to limit the total number of additional posts, and other enlargement-related measures, to a more acceptable level; underlines the fact that this multi-annual exercise has also paved the way for some rationalisation and redeployment measures which will bring savings for the taxpayer; considers, however, that technological developments and additional rationalisation measures will provide scope for further streamlining;

| 10. | Endorses the objectives envisaged in the ‘Raising the Game’ exercise, which aims to provide Members with a more efficient service in an enlarged Parliament; points out that it is possible that the process of improving service in parliamentary core activities, such as legislative and budgetary work, may not be completed by merely establishing new structures; stresses that it is imperative also to increase synergies and improve workflows, such as between the new policy departments and the Parliamentary Documentation Centre; |
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Endorses the objectives envisaged in the ‘Raising the Game’ exercise, which aims to provide Members with a more efficient service in an enlarged Parliament; points out that it is possible that the process of improving service in parliamentary core activities, such as legislative and budgetary work, may not be completed by merely establishing new structures; stresses that it is imperative also to increase synergies and improve workflows, such as between the new policy departments and the Parliamentary Documentation Centre;

| 11. | Takes note of the report submitted on the development of the concept of ‘full controlled multilingualism’; considers that a number of constructive proposals are outlined in the report, which deserve closer examination in the Bureau; has decided, therefore, to release EUR 2.5 million from the reserve entered against Item 1870 (Interpreters and conference technicians) and to leave EUR 2.5 million in the reserve, pending the adoption of specific measures by the Bureau; |
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11.

Takes note of the report submitted on the development of the concept of ‘full controlled multilingualism’; considers that a number of constructive proposals are outlined in the report, which deserve closer examination in the Bureau; has decided, therefore, to release EUR 2.5 million from the reserve entered against Item 1870 (Interpreters and conference technicians) and to leave EUR 2.5 million in the reserve, pending the adoption of specific measures by the Bureau;

| 12. | Welcomes the proposals outlined in the Secretary-General's report concerning the translation of the Verbatim Report of Proceedings; notes that the annual cost for external translation of the Verbatim Report will be EUR 4.8 million in 2004 and is put at EUR 10.3 million in 2007; takes the view that, whilst maintaining the democratic right of Members and citizens, savings should be sought on the systematic translation of all plenary interventions into all languages, which should be better tailored to (real needs) e.g. translation on request or recording of interpreted interventions on CD or DVD); |
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Welcomes the proposals outlined in the Secretary-General's report concerning the translation of the Verbatim Report of Proceedings; notes that the annual cost for external translation of the Verbatim Report will be EUR 4.8 million in 2004 and is put at EUR 10.3 million in 2007; takes the view that, whilst maintaining the democratic right of Members and citizens, savings should be sought on the systematic translation of all plenary interventions into all languages, which should be better tailored to (real needs) e.g. translation on request or recording of interpreted interventions on CD or DVD);

| 13. | Has decided to transfer an allocation of EUR 46.2 million from Chapter 102 (Reserve for the Statute for Members) to Article 209 (Provisional appropriation to cover the institution's property investments), as it is now clear that the Statute for Members will not enter into force in the financial year 2004; |
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Has decided to transfer an allocation of EUR 46.2 million from Chapter 102 (Reserve for the Statute for Members) to Article 209 (Provisional appropriation to cover the institution's property investments), as it is now clear that the Statute for Members will not enter into force in the financial year 2004;

| 14. | Notes with satisfaction that an agreement has been reached with the Luxembourg authorities concerning the purchase of the Konrad Adenauer Building, for which provision was made in the 2003 budget; welcomes the progress achieved in the negotiations with the French authorities as regards the final investment cost of the Louise Weiss Building; reiterates its support for purchasing Parliament's premises and, if appropriate, for making advance payments with a view to reducing the financial burden in the medium and long term; |
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Notes with satisfaction that an agreement has been reached with the Luxembourg authorities concerning the purchase of the Konrad Adenauer Building, for which provision was made in the 2003 budget; welcomes the progress achieved in the negotiations with the French authorities as regards the final investment cost of the Louise Weiss Building; reiterates its support for purchasing Parliament's premises and, if appropriate, for making advance payments with a view to reducing the financial burden in the medium and long term;

| 15. | Remains supportive of the Europe House framework and invites its competent body to ensure that it is also applied in the information offices in the new Member States; takes the view, in this context, that the policy of rationalising offices should continue to be promoted so as to avoid the duplication of functions and cost between Commission and Parliament information offices in the acceding countries and in the Member States, including in the regional offices; invites the Institutions to extend the use of synergies to their headquarters structures (press rooms, etc.); |
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Remains supportive of the Europe House framework and invites its competent body to ensure that it is also applied in the information offices in the new Member States; takes the view, in this context, that the policy of rationalising offices should continue to be promoted so as to avoid the duplication of functions and cost between Commission and Parliament information offices in the acceding countries and in the Member States, including in the regional offices; invites the Institutions to extend the use of synergies to their headquarters structures (press rooms, etc.);

| 16. | Welcomes the fact that a code of conduct on the use of appropriations entered against Items 3701 (Secretarial expenses, current administrative expenditure and expenditure relating to the political and information activities of the political groups and non-attached Members) and 3710 will be adopted by the competent bodies; insists that a clear separation between these two types of expenditure must be ensured; |
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Welcomes the fact that a code of conduct on the use of appropriations entered against Items 3701 (Secretarial expenses, current administrative expenditure and expenditure relating to the political and information activities of the political groups and non-attached Members) and 3710 will be adopted by the competent bodies; insists that a clear separation between these two types of expenditure must be ensured;

| 17. | Has decided to release EUR 2.5 million from the reserve entered against Item 2100 (Purchase, servicing and maintenance of equipment and software, and related work); notes the report submitted by the administration on the estimated movement in IT expenditure, which concludes that overall IT expenditure will remain stable at 2004 levels over the period 2004-2007; remains concerned by the fact that Parliament continues to have too many separate systems, which has a negative impact on productivity, working processes and cost; welcomes the planned development of a new system to allow Members and officials to access Parliament's internal systems remotely; invites its administration to examine the possible advantages of Linux for Parliament's IT landscape; has decided to enter an additional allocation of EUR 1.3 million for the installation of a third computer in Members' offices in Brussels upon request; |
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17.

Has decided to release EUR 2.5 million from the reserve entered against Item 2100 (Purchase, servicing and maintenance of equipment and software, and related work); notes the report submitted by the administration on the estimated movement in IT expenditure, which concludes that overall IT expenditure will remain stable at 2004 levels over the period 2004-2007; remains concerned by the fact that Parliament continues to have too many separate systems, which has a negative impact on productivity, working processes and cost; welcomes the planned development of a new system to allow Members and officials to access Parliament's internal systems remotely; invites its administration to examine the possible advantages of Linux for Parliament's IT landscape; has decided to enter an additional allocation of EUR 1.3 million for the installation of a third computer in Members' offices in Brussels upon request;

| 18. | Has decided to make the necessary appropriations available for the following establishment plan measures:






  — | creation of 355 posts (20 A7, 199 LA7, 67 B5, 60 C5 and 9 D3) to cater for enlargement, |
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Has decided to make the necessary appropriations available for the following establishment plan measures:

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creation of 355 posts (20 A7, 199 LA7, 67 B5, 60 C5 and 9 D3) to cater for enlargement,

| — | creation of 26 posts (3 A2, 1 A7, 13 B5, 1 C5 and 8 temporary A7) for ‘Raising the Game’, |
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creation of 26 posts (3 A2, 1 A7, 13 B5, 1 C5 and 8 temporary A7) for ‘Raising the Game’,

| — | creation of 24 posts (3 A3, 9 A7, 3 B5 and 9 C5) in the reserve for new committee secretariats and 3 A7 posts in the reserve for the legal service, |
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creation of 24 posts (3 A3, 9 A7, 3 B5 and 9 C5) in the reserve for new committee secretariats and 3 A7 posts in the reserve for the legal service,

| — | creation of 15 posts (1 temporary A7 for the medical service, 1 temporary A7 and 3 temporary C5 for the buildings sector, 2 A7 and 2 B5 for the internal auditor, 5 B5 and 1 C5 for DG 8) and the release of 1 A7 post from the reserve, |
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creation of 15 posts (1 temporary A7 for the medical service, 1 temporary A7 and 3 temporary C5 for the buildings sector, 2 A7 and 2 B5 for the internal auditor, 5 B5 and 1 C5 for DG 8) and the release of 1 A7 post from the reserve,

| — | 296 upgradings (1 A4 to A3, 21 A5 to A4, 26 A6 to A5, 25 A7 to A6, 16 B2 to B1, 11 B3 to B2, 34 B5 to B4, 3 C2 to C1, 40 C3 to C2, 55 C5 to C4, 10 D2 to D1, 28 LA5 to LA4, 12 LA6 to LA5, and 15 LA7 to LA6), |
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296 upgradings (1 A4 to A3, 21 A5 to A4, 26 A6 to A5, 25 A7 to A6, 16 B2 to B1, 11 B3 to B2, 34 B5 to B4, 3 C2 to C1, 40 C3 to C2, 55 C5 to C4, 10 D2 to D1, 28 LA5 to LA4, 12 LA6 to LA5, and 15 LA7 to LA6),

| — | 14 ad personam promotions (13 D1 to C3, and 1 C1 to B3), |
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14 ad personam promotions (13 D1 to C3, and 1 C1 to B3),

| — | 14 upgradings (14 temporary B3 up to temporary B1), |
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14 upgradings (14 temporary B3 up to temporary B1),

| — | 11 specific upgradings for DIT (3 temporary B4 to B3, and 8 permanent B4 to B3), |
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11 specific upgradings for DIT (3 temporary B4 to B3, and 8 permanent B4 to B3),

| — | conversion of 1 temporary A5 to permanent A7 and 1 permanent LA8 to A8, |
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conversion of 1 temporary A5 to permanent A7 and 1 permanent LA8 to A8,

| — | conversion of 50 D1 to C5 and 50 C1 to B5; |
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conversion of 50 D1 to C5 and 50 C1 to B5;

| 19. | Confirms its position concerning the assistance for Vice-presidents, as outlined in paragraph 29 of its aforementioned resolution of 14 May 2003; |
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19.

Confirms its position concerning the assistance for Vice-presidents, as outlined in paragraph 29 of its aforementioned resolution of 14 May 2003;

| 20. | Has decided to enter EUR 5 million against Item 1111 (Auxiliary staff for enlargement), which increases the total allocation for this item to EUR 40 million; |
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20.

Has decided to enter EUR 5 million against Item 1111 (Auxiliary staff for enlargement), which increases the total allocation for this item to EUR 40 million;

| 21. | Has decided to reduce the allocation entered against Item 1301 (Mission expenses) by EUR 1 million, as the June 2004 European Parliament elections will lead to a reduction in the total number of staff missions, despite the enlargement-related growth of Parliament's establishment plan as a result of enlargement; |
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21.

Has decided to reduce the allocation entered against Item 1301 (Mission expenses) by EUR 1 million, as the June 2004 European Parliament elections will lead to a reduction in the total number of staff missions, despite the enlargement-related growth of Parliament's establishment plan as a result of enlargement;

| 22. | Invites its Secretary-General and the Bureau to continue exploring which activities can be discontinued or further rationalised; requests its Secretary-General, in addition, to report on the state of affairs concerning Parliament's participation in the EU's Eco-Mangement and Audit Scheme (EMAS); also takes the view that parliamentary bodies should meet primarily in one of the three working places, as the cost of meetings elsewhere will be increasingly difficult to justify in view, inter alia, of the increasing cost of multilingualism; |
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22.

Invites its Secretary-General and the Bureau to continue exploring which activities can be discontinued or further rationalised; requests its Secretary-General, in addition, to report on the state of affairs concerning Parliament's participation in the EU's Eco-Mangement and Audit Scheme (EMAS); also takes the view that parliamentary bodies should meet primarily in one of the three working places, as the cost of meetings elsewhere will be increasingly difficult to justify in view, inter alia, of the increasing cost of multilingualism;

| 23. | Is not willing to create a new line with a token entry for a health insurance scheme for former Members and awaits the outcome of the study on the cost involved in implementing such a scheme; |
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23.

Is not willing to create a new line with a token entry for a health insurance scheme for former Members and awaits the outcome of the study on the cost involved in implementing such a scheme;

| 24. | Considers that the current situation in Parliament's main canteen is very difficult for Members and staff and points out that it will become increasingly difficult when enlargement takes place; invites its competent authorities to consider the reintroduction of a system of time slots for access to Parliament's main canteen, taking into account, above all, the needs of Members and in-house staff; |
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24.

Considers that the current situation in Parliament's main canteen is very difficult for Members and staff and points out that it will become increasingly difficult when enlargement takes place; invites its competent authorities to consider the reintroduction of a system of time slots for access to Parliament's main canteen, taking into account, above all, the needs of Members and in-house staff;

| 25. | Recalls that 10 Joint Parliamentary Committees will be abolished as a result of enlargement; calls on the competent body to carefully review the requirements for Parliamentary delegations before taking a decision on creating further delegations; points out that increasing the number of Members per delegation is one way of allowing for the participation of Members in this area; |
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25.

Recalls that 10 Joint Parliamentary Committees will be abolished as a result of enlargement; calls on the competent body to carefully review the requirements for Parliamentary delegations before taking a decision on creating further delegations; points out that increasing the number of Members per delegation is one way of allowing for the participation of Members in this area;

| 26. | Invites its Secretary-General to ensure that gender mainstreaming modules are provided in the context of professional training; reiterates its support for the implementation of Parliament's equal opportunities policy, in particular in the areas of recruitment procedures and appointment to senior posts; |
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26.

Invites its Secretary-General to ensure that gender mainstreaming modules are provided in the context of professional training; reiterates its support for the implementation of Parliament's equal opportunities policy, in particular in the areas of recruitment procedures and appointment to senior posts;

| 27. | Reiterates its concern in relation to security both on and around its premises; invites the competent authorities to further improve the current security arrangements, by introducing new technologies and professional skills; invites its Secretary-General to examine how the security arrangements concerning access to its garages need to be improved, for instance by means of scanning devices; regards it as more effective to concentrate security checks on visitors and external personnel and facilitate the access of its own staff; believes, therefore, that a special effort should be made to facilitate speedier access by staff; |
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27.

Reiterates its concern in relation to security both on and around its premises; invites the competent authorities to further improve the current security arrangements, by introducing new technologies and professional skills; invites its Secretary-General to examine how the security arrangements concerning access to its garages need to be improved, for instance by means of scanning devices; regards it as more effective to concentrate security checks on visitors and external personnel and facilitate the access of its own staff; believes, therefore, that a special effort should be made to facilitate speedier access by staff;

| 28. | Has decided to increase the allocation entered against item 2831 (Internet broadcasting of plenary sittings and meetings) by EUR 1 million; is willing to consider requests for transfers of appropriations in the course of 2004 if the need arises; recalls the importance it attaches to modernising Parliament's website and to providing its services with the appropriate know-how for web-publishing; also requests that the administration examine the scope for accessing Parliament's internal computer system remotely and for the installation of wireless technology on its premises;; |
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28.

Has decided to increase the allocation entered against item 2831 (Internet broadcasting of plenary sittings and meetings) by EUR 1 million; is willing to consider requests for transfers of appropriations in the course of 2004 if the need arises; recalls the importance it attaches to modernising Parliament's website and to providing its services with the appropriate know-how for web-publishing; also requests that the administration examine the scope for accessing Parliament's internal computer system remotely and for the installation of wireless technology on its premises;;

| 29. | Invites the Secretary-General to examine, together with the Commission, the possibility of harmonising the conditions to be applied to national experts and, if appropriate, to submit the necessary proposals to the Bureau; |
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29.

Invites the Secretary-General to examine, together with the Commission, the possibility of harmonising the conditions to be applied to national experts and, if appropriate, to submit the necessary proposals to the Bureau;

Section II — Council

| 30. | Welcomes the transfer of expenditure on EU Special Representatives from the Council's to the Commission's budget (Policy Area 19), as Parliament has consistently requested, which corresponds to a saving of EUR 3.1 million in Section II; |
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30.

Welcomes the transfer of expenditure on EU Special Representatives from the Council's to the Commission's budget (Policy Area 19), as Parliament has consistently requested, which corresponds to a saving of EUR 3.1 million in Section II;

| 31. | Points out that the Council continues to include operational activities and the corresponding expenditure in its budget, such as, for instance, EUR 2.12 million for the FADO project and EUR 11 million for the replacement of the Cortesy network and ESDP net; notes with concern that a possible increase of EUR 25 million is expected for ESDP-net in the 2005 budget; |
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31.

Points out that the Council continues to include operational activities and the corresponding expenditure in its budget, such as, for instance, EUR 2.12 million for the FADO project and EUR 11 million for the replacement of the Cortesy network and ESDP net; notes with concern that a possible increase of EUR 25 million is expected for ESDP-net in the 2005 budget;

| 32. | Invites the Council to re-examine the usefulness and added value of maintaining representations in Geneva and New York, in particular in view of the cost of posts and office space; recalls that Commission delegation premises may also be used by the Council and Parliament; |
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32.

Invites the Council to re-examine the usefulness and added value of maintaining representations in Geneva and New York, in particular in view of the cost of posts and office space; recalls that Commission delegation premises may also be used by the Council and Parliament;

| 33. | Takes note that the Council has presented no frontloading operation for the 2004 budget; |
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33.

Takes note that the Council has presented no frontloading operation for the 2004 budget;

| 34. | Has decided, in accordance with the gentlemen's agreement between the Council and Parliament, not to amend the Section II draft budget concerning administrative expenditure; |
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34.

Has decided, in accordance with the gentlemen's agreement between the Council and Parliament, not to amend the Section II draft budget concerning administrative expenditure;

Section IV — Court of Justice

| 35. | Has decided to make appropriations available for the following establishment plan measures:
  16 upgradings scheduled within the promotion system adopted by the Court (10 LA5 to LA4, 1 LA7 to LA6, and 5 C2 to C1); |
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35.

Has decided to make appropriations available for the following establishment plan measures:

16 upgradings scheduled within the promotion system adopted by the Court (10 LA5 to LA4, 1 LA7 to LA6, and 5 C2 to C1);

| 36. | Has decided, in order to maintain a rigorous budgetary approach while giving the institution the means to cope with enlargement needs, to scale down other requests:






  — | deletion of 1 A2 post in the translation department, |
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36.

Has decided, in order to maintain a rigorous budgetary approach while giving the institution the means to cope with enlargement needs, to scale down other requests:

—

deletion of 1 A2 post in the translation department,

| — | deletion of 1 A2 post and 1 LA3 post in the interpretation department, |
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—

deletion of 1 A2 post and 1 LA3 post in the interpretation department,

| — | conversion of 238 LA6 posts to LA7, |
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—

conversion of 238 LA6 posts to LA7,

| — | 16 downgradings (3 LA6 to LA7, 3 B4 to B5 and 10 C4 to C5); |
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—

16 downgradings (3 LA6 to LA7, 3 B4 to B5 and 10 C4 to C5);

| 37. | Has decided to increase appropriations for auxiliary staff by EUR 150 000; |
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37.

Has decided to increase appropriations for auxiliary staff by EUR 150 000;

| 38. | Has decided to endorse the EUR 12.6 million frontloading operation concerning the Court's premises; |
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38.

Has decided to endorse the EUR 12.6 million frontloading operation concerning the Court's premises;

Section V — Court of Auditors

| 39. | Takes note that the Court of Auditors' requests were moderate in comparison to those made by other institutions; |
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39.

Takes note that the Court of Auditors' requests were moderate in comparison to those made by other institutions;

| 40. | Has decided to endorse the following requests rejected by the Council:






  — | 23 upgradings (1 LA5 to LA4, 1 LA6 to LA5, 1 LA7 to LA6, 2 B2 to B1, 1 B3 to B2, 1 B5 to B4, 2 C2 to C1, 4 C3 to C2, 4 C4 to C3, 4 C5 to C4, and 2 D2 to D1), |
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40.

Has decided to endorse the following requests rejected by the Council:

—

23 upgradings (1 LA5 to LA4, 1 LA6 to LA5, 1 LA7 to LA6, 2 B2 to B1, 1 B3 to B2, 1 B5 to B4, 2 C2 to C1, 4 C3 to C2, 4 C4 to C3, 4 C5 to C4, and 2 D2 to D1),

| — | 8 ad personam upgradings: 2 A4 to A3, 2 temporary A4 to A3, 1 C1 to B3 and 3 D1 to C3, |
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—

8 ad personam upgradings: 2 A4 to A3, 2 temporary A4 to A3, 1 C1 to B3 and 3 D1 to C3,

| — | creation of 1 B5 post for the Market Unit and 7 C5 posts for enlargement; |
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—

creation of 1 B5 post for the Market Unit and 7 C5 posts for enlargement;

| 41. | Has decided to increase the appropriations for the recruitment of auxiliary staff, as opposed to creating additional posts in the establishment plan for drivers for the Members of the Court; |
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41.

Has decided to increase the appropriations for the recruitment of auxiliary staff, as opposed to creating additional posts in the establishment plan for drivers for the Members of the Court;

Section VI — European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

| 42. | Considers that the EESC should reorganise its services in order to reduce the pressure of enlargement, making the best use of the appropriations entered in the budget, especially within the linguistic departments and in the field of external expertise, |
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42.

Considers that the EESC should reorganise its services in order to reduce the pressure of enlargement, making the best use of the appropriations entered in the budget, especially within the linguistic departments and in the field of external expertise,

| 43. | Has decided the following establishment plan measures concerning the EESC:






  — | 20 upgradings (1 A5 to A4, 1 A7 to A6, 3 LA6 to LA5, 4 LA7 to LA6, 1 B2 to B1, 1 B3 to B2, 1 B5T to B4T, 4 C2 to C1, 4C3 to C2), |
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43.

Has decided the following establishment plan measures concerning the EESC:

—

20 upgradings (1 A5 to A4, 1 A7 to A6, 3 LA6 to LA5, 4 LA7 to LA6, 1 B2 to B1, 1 B3 to B2, 1 B5T to B4T, 4 C2 to C1, 4C3 to C2),

| — | deletion of 5 LA7 temporary posts in the interpretation service, |
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—

deletion of 5 LA7 temporary posts in the interpretation service,

| — | deletion of 8 LA7 posts in the translation service, |
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—

deletion of 8 LA7 posts in the translation service,

| — | deletion of 1 A7 and 1 C5 temporary posts for the President's Private Office, and 1 A7 post for the communications department, |
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—

deletion of 1 A7 and 1 C5 temporary posts for the President's Private Office, and 1 A7 post for the communications department,

| — | conversion of 18 LA5 posts to LA7; |
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—

conversion of 18 LA5 posts to LA7;

| 44. | Invites the European Economic and Social Committee to adopt the appropriate measures to ensure that the appropriations entered against item 1004 (travel and subsistence allowances, attendance at meetings and associated expenditure) are used in a transparent way and in accordance with sound financial management; |
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44.

Invites the European Economic and Social Committee to adopt the appropriate measures to ensure that the appropriations entered against item 1004 (travel and subsistence allowances, attendance at meetings and associated expenditure) are used in a transparent way and in accordance with sound financial management;

| 45. | Has decided to reduce the appropriations for the building sector in the 2004 budget on account of the effect of a frontloading operation involving the same amount which has been authorised via a transfer within the 2003 budget (EESC transfer No 6) (Article 204: EUR - 805 000; Item 2210: EUR - 267 800; Article 211: EUR - 297 000); |
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45.

Has decided to reduce the appropriations for the building sector in the 2004 budget on account of the effect of a frontloading operation involving the same amount which has been authorised via a transfer within the 2003 budget (EESC transfer No 6) (Article 204: EUR - 805 000; Item 2210: EUR - 267 800; Article 211: EUR - 297 000);

Section VII — Committee of the Regions (CoR)

| 46. | Considers that the CoR should improve the use of resources entered in the budget in order to cope with enlargement needs; |
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46.

Considers that the CoR should improve the use of resources entered in the budget in order to cope with enlargement needs;

| 47. | Has decided to endorse, as for the other institutions, the upgradings rejected by the Council (11 in total: 1 A5 to A4, 1 B2 to B1, 2 C2 to C1, 1 C4 to C3, 2 LA5 to LA4, 2 LA7 to LA6, 1 temporary A7 to A6 and 1 temporary A6 to A5); |
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47.

Has decided to endorse, as for the other institutions, the upgradings rejected by the Council (11 in total: 1 A5 to A4, 1 B2 to B1, 2 C2 to C1, 1 C4 to C3, 2 LA5 to LA4, 2 LA7 to LA6, 1 temporary A7 to A6 and 1 temporary A6 to A5);

| 48. | Has decided to scale down some CoR requests:






  — | deletion of 5 LA7 temporary posts in the translation service, |
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48.

Has decided to scale down some CoR requests:

—

deletion of 5 LA7 temporary posts in the translation service,

| — | deletion of 1 A2 post, |
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—

deletion of 1 A2 post,

| — | conversion of 25 LA5 to LA7; |
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—

conversion of 25 LA5 to LA7;

| 49. | Has decided to reduce the appropriations for the building sector in the 2004 budget on account of the effect of a frontloading operation involving the same amount which has been authorised via a transfer within the 2003 budget (CoR transfer No 6) (Article 204: EUR - 279 130; Article 211: EUR - 204 000; Item 2210 EUR - 139 515); |
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49.

Has decided to reduce the appropriations for the building sector in the 2004 budget on account of the effect of a frontloading operation involving the same amount which has been authorised via a transfer within the 2003 budget (CoR transfer No 6) (Article 204: EUR - 279 130; Article 211: EUR - 204 000; Item 2210 EUR - 139 515);

| 50. | Expresses its concern about the fact that it has not been in a position to grant discharge for the Committee of the Regions 2001 accounts; invites the Committee of the Regions to adopt the necessary measures with a view to ensuring transparency and sound financial management; |
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50.

Expresses its concern about the fact that it has not been in a position to grant discharge for the Committee of the Regions 2001 accounts; invites the Committee of the Regions to adopt the necessary measures with a view to ensuring transparency and sound financial management;

Section VIII (A) — Ombudsman — and Section VIII (B) — European Data Protection Supervisor

| 51. | Has decided to restore part of the cuts made by Council concerning Article A-270 (expenditure on publishing and information) and Article A-1875 (translation and interpretation costs); has also decided to make the appropriations available for the creation of a C5 post; |
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51.

Has decided to restore part of the cuts made by Council concerning Article A-270 (expenditure on publishing and information) and Article A-1875 (translation and interpretation costs); has also decided to make the appropriations available for the creation of a C5 post;

| 52. | Agrees with the Council's draft budget for Section VIII (B); |
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52.

Agrees with the Council's draft budget for Section VIII (B);

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| 53. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution, accompanied by the amendments of the draft general budget, to the Council, the Commission and the other institutions and bodies concerned. |
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53.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution, accompanied by the amendments of the draft general budget, to the Council, the Commission and the other institutions and bodies concerned.

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(1)  OJ L 293, 12.11.1994, p. 9.

(2)  OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1.

(3)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002.

(4)  P5_TA(2003)0080.

(5)  P5_TA(2003)0210.

P5_TA(2003)0451

Compensation to crime victims *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council directive on compensation to crime victims (COM(2002) 562 — C5-0517/2002 — 2002/0247(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2002) 562 (1)), |
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having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2002) 562 (1)),

| — | having regard to Article 308 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0517/2002), |
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having regard to Article 308 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0517/2002),

| — | having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (2), |
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having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (2),

| — | having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions, |
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having regard to the opinion of the Committee of the Regions,

| — | having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs (A5-0330/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs (A5-0330/2003),

| 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; |
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2.

Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC 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. | 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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4.

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;

| 5. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Commission proposal substantially; |
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5.

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

| 6. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council and Commission. |
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6.

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

| TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION | AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT |
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| Amendment 1 |
| Recital 1 |
| (1) The European Union has set itself the objective of maintaining and developing an area of freedom, security and justice in which the free movement of persons is ensured.
  Measures for the protection of the victims of crime must form part of the realisation of this objective. | (1) The European Union has set itself the objective of maintaining and developing an area of freedom, security and justice in which the free movement of persons is ensured.
  The gradual creation of that area calls for the adoption by the Member States of minimum legislative measures introducing a compensation scheme for crime victims. |
| Amendment 2 |
| Recital 2 |
| (2) The
  Vienna
  Action Plan of the Council and the Commission
  of 1998
  called for addressing the question of
  victim support
  by making a comparative survey of victim compensation schemes and assessing the feasibility of taking action within the EU. | (2) The Action Plan of the Council and the Commission
  on how best to implement the provisions of the Treaty of Amsterdam on the creation of an area of freedom, security and justice — Text adopted by the Justice and Home Affairs Council of 3 December 1998 (3)

  , called,
  notably in its paragraphs 19 and 51(c),
  for the question of
  aid and support to victims

  to be addressed by making a comparative survey of victim compensation schemes and assessing the feasibility of taking action within the EU. |
| Amendment 3 |
| Recital 3 |
| (3) The Commission presented a Communication
  on
  ‘Crime victims in the European Union — reflexions on standards and action’
  in 1999
  . | (3)
  On 14 July 1999
  the Commission presented
  , to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee,
  a Communication
  entitled
  ‘Crime victims in the European Union — reflexions on standards and action’.
  On 15 June 2000 (4) the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the Commission communication
  . |
| Amendment 4 |
| Recital 4 |
| (4)
  Having regard to the Commission's Communication,
  the Tampere European Council on 15 and 16 October 1999
  called for
  the drawing-up of minimum standards on the protection of the victims of crime, in particular on crime victims' access to justice and their rights to compensation for damages,
  including
  legal costs. It also called for the setting-up of national programmes to finance measures, public and non-governmental, for assistance to and protection of victims. | (4)
  The conclusions of
  the Tampere European Council on 15 and 16 October 1999,
  require, notably in paragraph 32,
  the drawing-up of minimum standards on the protection of the victims of crime, in particular on crime victims' access to justice and their rights to compensation for damages,
  with reference also to
  legal costs. It also called for the setting-up of national programmes to finance measures,
  both
  public and non-governmental, for assistance to and protection of victims. |
| Amendment 5 |
| Recital 5 |
| (5) On 15 March 2001 the Council adopted Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings.
  This
  Decision,
  based on Title VI of the Treaty establishing the European Union, allows crime victims to claim
  compensation from the
  offender
  in the course of criminal proceedings. Beyond this provision, compensation to crime victims was not addressed. | (5) On 15 March 2001 the Council adopted Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings.
  Article 9 of that Framework
  Decision
  requires the Member States to guarantee the right of the victim of a criminal offence to obtain a decision on
  compensation from the
  author of the offence
  in the course of criminal proceedings. Beyond this provision, compensation to crime victims
  at EU level
  was not addressed. |
| Amendment 6 |
| Recital 6 |
| (6) The Commission adopted a Green Paper on compensation to crime victims on 28 September 2001. The Green Paper launched a consultation on the possible objectives that a Community initiative, for the purpose of realising the Tampere Conclusions as regards compensation to crime victims, could pursue. | (6) The Commission adopted a Green Paper on compensation to crime victims on 28 September 2001. The Green Paper launched a consultation on the possible objectives that a Community initiative, for the purpose of realising the Tampere Conclusions
  , and notably paragraph 32 thereof,
  as regards compensation to crime victims, could pursue. |
| Amendment 7 |
| Recital 7 |
| (7) The reactions to the Green Paper, including the resolution of the European Parliament and the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee, called for the creation of a minimum standard for compensation to crime victims in the EU and for better access to such compensation in cross-border situations. | (7) The reactions to the Green Paper, including the resolution of the European Parliament
  of 24 September 2002
  and the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee, called for the creation of a minimum standard for compensation to crime victims in the EU and for better access to such compensation in cross-border situations. |
| Amendment 8 |
| Recital 8 |
| (8) The objectives of this Directive are to establish
  a minimum standard for compensation to crime victims in the European Union
  and to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations. The pursuit of these objectives respond to the
  request
  of the Tampere European Council and is in line with what was covered in the Green Paper and the reactions on it. | (8) The objectives of this Directive are,
  on the one hand
  , to establish
  minimum standards aimed at ensuring, at European Union level, that all Member States compensate the victims of crimes committed on their territory, and, on the other
  , to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations,
  i.e. in cases of crimes committed in a Member State other than that in which the victim resides
  . The pursuit of these objectives responds to the
  guidelines laid down by
  the Tampere European Council and is in line with what was covered in the Green Paper and the reactions on it. |
| Amendment 9 |
| Recital 8a (new) |
| | (8a) It is desirable for the Member States to approximate their laws and regulatory provisions by means of the adoption of minimum standards, to the extent necessary to achieve the objective of offering crime victims a sufficient level of protection, in whatever Member State they may find themselves. These provisions should be adopted without prejudice to Member States' freedom to introduce or maintain standards that are more favourable to crime victims. Equally, no Member State may invoke these provisions to justify reducing its existing level of protection. |
| Amendment 10 |
| Recital 8b (new) |
| | (8b) The needs of crime victims should be considered and dealt with in an integrated fashion, so as to avoid partial or inconsistent measures which could lead to secondary victimisation. |
| Amendment 11 |
| Recital 10 |
| (10) Since the measures contained in this Directive are necessary in order to attain the objectives of the Community and the Treaty has not provided
  the specific powers
  to establish such a legal instrument, Article 308 of the Treaty should be
  applied
  . | (10) Since the measures contained in this Directive are necessary in order to attain the objectives of the Community and the Treaty has not
  provided for specific measures attributing competences and powers of action to the Community institutions
  to establish such a legal instrument, Article 308 of the Treaty should be
  chosen as the legal basis
  . |
| Amendment 12 |
| Recital 11 |
| (11)
  It is well known that
  crime victims
  will often not
  be able to obtain compensation from the offender, since the offender may lack the necessary means to satisfy a judgment on damages or because the offender cannot be identified or successfully prosecuted. | (11)
  In practice
  , crime victims will
  rarely
  be able to obtain
  full
  compensation from the offender, since the offender may lack the necessary means to satisfy a judgment on damages or because the offender
  has disappeared or
  cannot be identified, prosecuted
  or sentenced
  . |
| Amendment 13 |
| Recital 12 |
| (12) To remedy this situation, thirteen Member States have introduced State-funded compensation schemes to allow for compensation to crime victims. These schemes display wide divergences, in terms of which crime victims can be compensated and how the compensation is determined. Two Member States have no general compensation scheme in place. | (12) To remedy this situation, thirteen Member States have introduced State-funded compensation schemes to allow for compensation to crime victims
  on a subsidiary basis, where they can be reasonably said to have exhausted all possibilities offered by other channels of compensation
  . These schemes display wide divergences, in terms of which crime victims can be compensated and how the compensation is determined. Two Member States have no general compensation scheme in place. |
| Amendment 14 |
| Recital 13 |
| (13) Crime victims in the European Union should be entitled to
  adequate
  compensation
  for
  the injuries they have suffered, regardless of the Member State in which they are resident and regardless of the Member State in which the crime was committed. | (13) Crime victims in the European Union should be entitled to
  full and effective
  compensation
  in reparation of the harm inflicted and adequate to the nature of
  the injuries they have suffered, regardless of the Member State in which they are resident and regardless of the Member State in which the crime was committed. |
| Amendment 15 |
| Recital 14 |
| (14) In view of the wide divergences
  between the Member States that have a compensation scheme in place, and taking into account socio-economic discrepancies, an approach aiming at a minimum standard rather than harmonisation is to be preferred
  . | (14) In view of the wide divergences
  in legislation as regards compensation to crime victims, the first step should be to establish minimum standards on the matter, while aiming for future harmonisation on a gradual basis. |
| Amendment 16 |
| Recital 15 |
| (15) A minimum standard should cover victims of offences against the person, including violent crime, terrorist offences, sexual offences, crimes against women and minors and racist and xenophobic crimes. It should cover the losses sustained by a crime victim resulting from personal injury,
  excluding damage to and loss of property
  . It must also cover the dependants and
  close
  relatives of crime victims who have died as a result of injuries sustained. | (15) A minimum standard should cover victims of offences against the person, including violent crime, terrorist offences, sexual offences, crimes against women and minors and racist and xenophobic crimes. It should cover the losses sustained
  directly or indirectly
  by a crime victim resulting from personal injury. It should also cover the dependants and,
  where applicable, spouses and first-degree
  relatives of crime victims who have died
  or become permanently and irreversibly incapacitated
  as a result of injuries sustained. |
| Amendment 17 |
| Recital 16 |
| (16) Compensation should be available to all citizens of the European Union and to all legal residents of any Member State without discrimination. | (16) Compensation should be available to all citizens of the European Union and,
  on the basis of the principle of social justice
  , to all legal residents of any Member State without discrimination. |
| Amendment 18 |
| Recital 17 |
| (17) The minimum standard should be
  connected to the national tort laws
  of each Member State, to ensure adequate levels of compensation and predictable and transparent rules while avoiding harmonisation. | (17) The minimum standard should be
  based on the approximation of the existing rules on civil and criminal liability
  of each Member State and
  on the model that underlies all the existing compensation schemes
  , to ensure adequate levels of compensation and predictable and transparent rules while avoiding harmonisation. |
| Amendment 19 |
| Recital 18 |
| (18) The compensation must cover non-pecuniary losses, in particular to ensure adequate compensation to victims of serious crimes and
  to dependants and close relatives of victims who have died as a result of a crime
  . | (18) The compensation should cover non-pecuniary losses
  resulting from the non-material harm suffered
  , in particular to ensure adequate compensation to victims of serious crimes and,
  where a victim has died from the injuries inflicted, also to his dependants and, where applicable, the spouse and first-degree relatives
  . |
| Amendment 20 |
| Recital 19 |
| (19) Member States should have the possibility to maintain or introduce the principle that the primary responsibility for compensating the crime victim lies with the offender. Certain limitations on the application of this principle should, however, be introduced in order to avoid undue delay in compensating the victim and to limit risks of secondary victimisation. | (19) Member States should have the possibility of maintaining or introducing the principle that the primary responsibility for compensating the crime victim lies with the offender. Certain limitations on the application of this principle should, however, be introduced in order to avoid undue delay in compensating the victim and to limit risks of secondary victimisation,
  especially where the offender cannot be identified, located or put on trial or lacks the means to pay, or where there are clear signs that the trial will last more than one year
  . |
| Amendment 21 |
| Recital 20 |
| (20) The minimum standard should cover the restrictions
  that can be placed
  on the award of compensation, in particular when those restrictions relate to obligations on the part of the crime victim, including the need for the victim to report the crime to the police and to make the application for compensation within a certain time, in order to ensure equal treatment of all crime victims in the European Union. | (20) The minimum standard should cover the restrictions
  which Member States are authorised to apply to
  the award of
  state-funded
  compensation, in particular when those restrictions relate to obligations on the part of the crime victim, including the need for the victim to report the crime to the police and to make the application for compensation within a certain time, in order to ensure equal treatment of all crime victims in the European Union. |
| Amendment 22 |
| Recital 21 |
| (21) A system of cooperation between the authorities of the Member States should be introduced to facilitate access to compensation in cases where the crime
  was
  committed in a Member State other than that of
  the victim's
  residence. | (21) A system of
  efficient
  cooperation between the authorities of the Member States should be introduced to facilitate access to compensation in cases where the
  victim was the object of a
  crime committed in a Member State other than that of
  his permanent
  residence. |
| Amendment 23 |
| Recital 22 |
| (22) This system should ensure that crime victims can always turn to an authority in their Member State of residence, to ease any practical and linguistic difficulties that occurs in a crossborder situation, without prejudice to the right of Member States to apply the territoriality principle
  as the basis for the obligation to
  pay compensation. | (22) This system should ensure that crime victims can always turn to an authority in their Member State of residence
  to submit their application for compensation and
  to ease any practical and linguistic difficulties that occurs in a cross-border situation, without prejudice to the right of Member States to apply the territoriality principle,
  under which responsibility
  to pay compensation
  lies with the Member State on whose territory the crime was committed
  . |
| Amendment 24 |
| Recital 25 |
| (25) In accordance with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the EC Treaty, the objectives of this Directive, namely to establish a minimum standard for compensation of crime victims and to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale and
  the impact
  of the Directive, be better achieved by the Community. This Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. | (25) In accordance with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the EC Treaty, the objectives of this Directive, namely to establish a minimum standard for compensation of crime victims and to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale and
  effects at Community level
  of the Directive, be better achieved by the
  European
  Community. This Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. |
| Amendment 25 |
| Article 1 |
| The objective of this Directive is to establish a minimum standard for compensation of victims of
  crime
  and to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations. | The objective of this Directive is to establish a minimum standard for
  state-funded
  compensation of victims of
  crimes committed on the territory of the Member States of the European Union
  and to facilitate access to such compensation in crossborder situations. |
| Amendment 26 |
| Article 2, paragraph 1, introduction and point (a) |
| 1. Subject to the provisions of this Directive,
  Member States
  shall compensate






  (a) | victims who have sustained personal injury directly caused by an intentional crime against the victim's life, health or personal integrity committed on
  the
  territory
  of one of the Member States
  ; |

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AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1

Recital 1

(1) The European Union has set itself the objective of maintaining and developing an area of freedom, security and justice in which the free movement of persons is ensured.
  Measures for the protection of the victims of crime must form part of the realisation of this objective.

(1) The European Union has set itself the objective of maintaining and developing an area of freedom, security and justice in which the free movement of persons is ensured.
  The gradual creation of that area calls for the adoption by the Member States of minimum legislative measures introducing a compensation scheme for crime victims.

Amendment 2

Recital 2

(2) The
  Vienna
  Action Plan of the Council and the Commission
  of 1998
  called for addressing the question of
  victim support
  by making a comparative survey of victim compensation schemes and assessing the feasibility of taking action within the EU.

(2) The Action Plan of the Council and the Commission
  on how best to implement the provisions of the Treaty of Amsterdam on the creation of an area of freedom, security and justice — Text adopted by the Justice and Home Affairs Council of 3 December 1998 (3)

  , called,
  notably in its paragraphs 19 and 51(c),
  for the question of
  aid and support to victims

  to be addressed by making a comparative survey of victim compensation schemes and assessing the feasibility of taking action within the EU.

Amendment 3

Recital 3

(3) The Commission presented a Communication
  on
  ‘Crime victims in the European Union — reflexions on standards and action’
  in 1999
  .

(3)
  On 14 July 1999
  the Commission presented
  , to the European Parliament, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee,
  a Communication
  entitled
  ‘Crime victims in the European Union — reflexions on standards and action’.
  On 15 June 2000 (4) the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the Commission communication
  .

Amendment 4

Recital 4

(4)
  Having regard to the Commission's Communication,
  the Tampere European Council on 15 and 16 October 1999
  called for
  the drawing-up of minimum standards on the protection of the victims of crime, in particular on crime victims' access to justice and their rights to compensation for damages,
  including
  legal costs. It also called for the setting-up of national programmes to finance measures, public and non-governmental, for assistance to and protection of victims.

(4)
  The conclusions of
  the Tampere European Council on 15 and 16 October 1999,
  require, notably in paragraph 32,
  the drawing-up of minimum standards on the protection of the victims of crime, in particular on crime victims' access to justice and their rights to compensation for damages,
  with reference also to
  legal costs. It also called for the setting-up of national programmes to finance measures,
  both
  public and non-governmental, for assistance to and protection of victims.

Amendment 5

Recital 5

(5) On 15 March 2001 the Council adopted Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings.
  This
  Decision,
  based on Title VI of the Treaty establishing the European Union, allows crime victims to claim
  compensation from the
  offender
  in the course of criminal proceedings. Beyond this provision, compensation to crime victims was not addressed.

(5) On 15 March 2001 the Council adopted Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings.
  Article 9 of that Framework
  Decision
  requires the Member States to guarantee the right of the victim of a criminal offence to obtain a decision on
  compensation from the
  author of the offence
  in the course of criminal proceedings. Beyond this provision, compensation to crime victims
  at EU level
  was not addressed.

Amendment 6

Recital 6

(6) The Commission adopted a Green Paper on compensation to crime victims on 28 September 2001. The Green Paper launched a consultation on the possible objectives that a Community initiative, for the purpose of realising the Tampere Conclusions as regards compensation to crime victims, could pursue.

(6) The Commission adopted a Green Paper on compensation to crime victims on 28 September 2001. The Green Paper launched a consultation on the possible objectives that a Community initiative, for the purpose of realising the Tampere Conclusions
  , and notably paragraph 32 thereof,
  as regards compensation to crime victims, could pursue.

Amendment 7

Recital 7

(7) The reactions to the Green Paper, including the resolution of the European Parliament and the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee, called for the creation of a minimum standard for compensation to crime victims in the EU and for better access to such compensation in cross-border situations.

(7) The reactions to the Green Paper, including the resolution of the European Parliament
  of 24 September 2002
  and the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee, called for the creation of a minimum standard for compensation to crime victims in the EU and for better access to such compensation in cross-border situations.

Amendment 8

Recital 8

(8) The objectives of this Directive are to establish
  a minimum standard for compensation to crime victims in the European Union
  and to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations. The pursuit of these objectives respond to the
  request
  of the Tampere European Council and is in line with what was covered in the Green Paper and the reactions on it.

(8) The objectives of this Directive are,
  on the one hand
  , to establish
  minimum standards aimed at ensuring, at European Union level, that all Member States compensate the victims of crimes committed on their territory, and, on the other
  , to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations,
  i.e. in cases of crimes committed in a Member State other than that in which the victim resides
  . The pursuit of these objectives responds to the
  guidelines laid down by
  the Tampere European Council and is in line with what was covered in the Green Paper and the reactions on it.

Amendment 9

Recital 8a (new)

(8a) It is desirable for the Member States to approximate their laws and regulatory provisions by means of the adoption of minimum standards, to the extent necessary to achieve the objective of offering crime victims a sufficient level of protection, in whatever Member State they may find themselves. These provisions should be adopted without prejudice to Member States' freedom to introduce or maintain standards that are more favourable to crime victims. Equally, no Member State may invoke these provisions to justify reducing its existing level of protection.

Amendment 10

Recital 8b (new)

(8b) The needs of crime victims should be considered and dealt with in an integrated fashion, so as to avoid partial or inconsistent measures which could lead to secondary victimisation.

Amendment 11

Recital 10

(10) Since the measures contained in this Directive are necessary in order to attain the objectives of the Community and the Treaty has not provided
  the specific powers
  to establish such a legal instrument, Article 308 of the Treaty should be
  applied
  .

(10) Since the measures contained in this Directive are necessary in order to attain the objectives of the Community and the Treaty has not
  provided for specific measures attributing competences and powers of action to the Community institutions
  to establish such a legal instrument, Article 308 of the Treaty should be
  chosen as the legal basis
  .

Amendment 12

Recital 11

(11)
  It is well known that
  crime victims
  will often not
  be able to obtain compensation from the offender, since the offender may lack the necessary means to satisfy a judgment on damages or because the offender cannot be identified or successfully prosecuted.

(11)
  In practice
  , crime victims will
  rarely
  be able to obtain
  full
  compensation from the offender, since the offender may lack the necessary means to satisfy a judgment on damages or because the offender
  has disappeared or
  cannot be identified, prosecuted
  or sentenced
  .

Amendment 13

Recital 12

(12) To remedy this situation, thirteen Member States have introduced State-funded compensation schemes to allow for compensation to crime victims. These schemes display wide divergences, in terms of which crime victims can be compensated and how the compensation is determined. Two Member States have no general compensation scheme in place.

(12) To remedy this situation, thirteen Member States have introduced State-funded compensation schemes to allow for compensation to crime victims
  on a subsidiary basis, where they can be reasonably said to have exhausted all possibilities offered by other channels of compensation
  . These schemes display wide divergences, in terms of which crime victims can be compensated and how the compensation is determined. Two Member States have no general compensation scheme in place.

Amendment 14

Recital 13

(13) Crime victims in the European Union should be entitled to
  adequate
  compensation
  for
  the injuries they have suffered, regardless of the Member State in which they are resident and regardless of the Member State in which the crime was committed.

(13) Crime victims in the European Union should be entitled to
  full and effective
  compensation
  in reparation of the harm inflicted and adequate to the nature of
  the injuries they have suffered, regardless of the Member State in which they are resident and regardless of the Member State in which the crime was committed.

Amendment 15

Recital 14

(14) In view of the wide divergences
  between the Member States that have a compensation scheme in place, and taking into account socio-economic discrepancies, an approach aiming at a minimum standard rather than harmonisation is to be preferred
  .

(14) In view of the wide divergences
  in legislation as regards compensation to crime victims, the first step should be to establish minimum standards on the matter, while aiming for future harmonisation on a gradual basis.

Amendment 16

Recital 15

(15) A minimum standard should cover victims of offences against the person, including violent crime, terrorist offences, sexual offences, crimes against women and minors and racist and xenophobic crimes. It should cover the losses sustained by a crime victim resulting from personal injury,
  excluding damage to and loss of property
  . It must also cover the dependants and
  close
  relatives of crime victims who have died as a result of injuries sustained.

(15) A minimum standard should cover victims of offences against the person, including violent crime, terrorist offences, sexual offences, crimes against women and minors and racist and xenophobic crimes. It should cover the losses sustained
  directly or indirectly
  by a crime victim resulting from personal injury. It should also cover the dependants and,
  where applicable, spouses and first-degree
  relatives of crime victims who have died
  or become permanently and irreversibly incapacitated
  as a result of injuries sustained.

Amendment 17

Recital 16

(16) Compensation should be available to all citizens of the European Union and to all legal residents of any Member State without discrimination.

(16) Compensation should be available to all citizens of the European Union and,
  on the basis of the principle of social justice
  , to all legal residents of any Member State without discrimination.

Amendment 18

Recital 17

(17) The minimum standard should be
  connected to the national tort laws
  of each Member State, to ensure adequate levels of compensation and predictable and transparent rules while avoiding harmonisation.

(17) The minimum standard should be
  based on the approximation of the existing rules on civil and criminal liability
  of each Member State and
  on the model that underlies all the existing compensation schemes
  , to ensure adequate levels of compensation and predictable and transparent rules while avoiding harmonisation.

Amendment 19

Recital 18

(18) The compensation must cover non-pecuniary losses, in particular to ensure adequate compensation to victims of serious crimes and
  to dependants and close relatives of victims who have died as a result of a crime
  .

(18) The compensation should cover non-pecuniary losses
  resulting from the non-material harm suffered
  , in particular to ensure adequate compensation to victims of serious crimes and,
  where a victim has died from the injuries inflicted, also to his dependants and, where applicable, the spouse and first-degree relatives
  .

Amendment 20

Recital 19

(19) Member States should have the possibility to maintain or introduce the principle that the primary responsibility for compensating the crime victim lies with the offender. Certain limitations on the application of this principle should, however, be introduced in order to avoid undue delay in compensating the victim and to limit risks of secondary victimisation.

(19) Member States should have the possibility of maintaining or introducing the principle that the primary responsibility for compensating the crime victim lies with the offender. Certain limitations on the application of this principle should, however, be introduced in order to avoid undue delay in compensating the victim and to limit risks of secondary victimisation,
  especially where the offender cannot be identified, located or put on trial or lacks the means to pay, or where there are clear signs that the trial will last more than one year
  .

Amendment 21

Recital 20

(20) The minimum standard should cover the restrictions
  that can be placed
  on the award of compensation, in particular when those restrictions relate to obligations on the part of the crime victim, including the need for the victim to report the crime to the police and to make the application for compensation within a certain time, in order to ensure equal treatment of all crime victims in the European Union.

(20) The minimum standard should cover the restrictions
  which Member States are authorised to apply to
  the award of
  state-funded
  compensation, in particular when those restrictions relate to obligations on the part of the crime victim, including the need for the victim to report the crime to the police and to make the application for compensation within a certain time, in order to ensure equal treatment of all crime victims in the European Union.

Amendment 22

Recital 21

(21) A system of cooperation between the authorities of the Member States should be introduced to facilitate access to compensation in cases where the crime
  was
  committed in a Member State other than that of
  the victim's
  residence.

(21) A system of
  efficient
  cooperation between the authorities of the Member States should be introduced to facilitate access to compensation in cases where the
  victim was the object of a
  crime committed in a Member State other than that of
  his permanent
  residence.

Amendment 23

Recital 22

(22) This system should ensure that crime victims can always turn to an authority in their Member State of residence, to ease any practical and linguistic difficulties that occurs in a crossborder situation, without prejudice to the right of Member States to apply the territoriality principle
  as the basis for the obligation to
  pay compensation.

(22) This system should ensure that crime victims can always turn to an authority in their Member State of residence
  to submit their application for compensation and
  to ease any practical and linguistic difficulties that occurs in a cross-border situation, without prejudice to the right of Member States to apply the territoriality principle,
  under which responsibility
  to pay compensation
  lies with the Member State on whose territory the crime was committed
  .

Amendment 24

Recital 25

(25) In accordance with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the EC Treaty, the objectives of this Directive, namely to establish a minimum standard for compensation of crime victims and to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale and
  the impact
  of the Directive, be better achieved by the Community. This Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.

(25) In accordance with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as set out in Article 5 of the EC Treaty, the objectives of this Directive, namely to establish a minimum standard for compensation of crime victims and to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale and
  effects at Community level
  of the Directive, be better achieved by the
  European
  Community. This Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.

Amendment 25

Article 1

The objective of this Directive is to establish a minimum standard for compensation of victims of
  crime
  and to facilitate access to such compensation in cross-border situations.

The objective of this Directive is to establish a minimum standard for
  state-funded
  compensation of victims of
  crimes committed on the territory of the Member States of the European Union
  and to facilitate access to such compensation in crossborder situations.

Amendment 26

Article 2, paragraph 1, introduction and point (a)

1. Subject to the provisions of this Directive,
  Member States
  shall compensate

(a)

victims who have sustained personal injury directly caused by an intentional crime against the victim's life, health or personal integrity committed on
  the
  territory
  of one of the Member States
  ;

1. Subject to the provisions of this Directive,
  each Member State
  shall compensate

| (a) | victims who have
  become permanently incapacitated or have
  sustained personal injury directly caused by an intentional crime
  or by an act of grave negligence for which the author of the crime can reasonably be held responsible
  against the victim's life, health or personal,
  physical or psychological integrity
  , committed on
  its
  territory; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

victims who have
  become permanently incapacitated or have
  sustained personal injury directly caused by an intentional crime
  or by an act of grave negligence for which the author of the crime can reasonably be held responsible
  against the victim's life, health or personal,
  physical or psychological integrity
  , committed on
  its
  territory;

Amendment 27

Article 2, paragraph 1, point (aa) (new)

| (aa) | victims who have suffered damage to or loss or destruction of property as a direct result of an intentional crime of violence affecting their health or personal, physical or psychological integrity and committed on its territory; |
| --- | --- |

(aa)

Amendment 28

Article 2, paragraph 1, point (b)

| (b) | close
  relatives and dependants of victims
  as defined in point (a)
  who have died as a result of the injuries sustained. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

close
  relatives and dependants of victims
  as defined in point (a)
  who have died as a result of the injuries sustained.

| (b) | spouses and first-degree
  relatives and dependants of victims who have died as a result of the injuries sustained,
  as referred to in point (a)
  . |
| --- | --- |

(b)

spouses and first-degree
  relatives and dependants of victims who have died as a result of the injuries sustained,
  as referred to in point (a)
  .

Amendment 29

Article 2, paragraph 2, point (a)

| (a) | ‘victim’ shall mean a natural person who has suffered
  harm, including
  physical or mental injury,
  emotional suffering or economic loss
  , directly caused by acts or omissions that are in violation of the criminal law of a Member State; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

‘victim’ shall mean a natural person who has suffered
  harm, including
  physical or mental injury,
  emotional suffering or economic loss
  , directly caused by acts or omissions that are in violation of the criminal law of a Member State;

| (a) | ‘victim’ shall mean a natural person who has suffered
  material damage and/or
  physical or mental injury,
  permanent incapacitation, non-material damage or damage to property,
  directly caused by acts or omissions that are in violation of the criminal law of a Member State; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

‘victim’ shall mean a natural person who has suffered
  material damage and/or
  physical or mental injury,
  permanent incapacitation, non-material damage or damage to property,
  directly caused by acts or omissions that are in violation of the criminal law of a Member State;

Amendment 30

Article 2, paragraph 2, point (b)

| (b) | ‘intentional crime’, ‘
  close
  relatives’ and ‘dependants’ shall be defined in accordance with the law of the Member State
  where
  the crime was committed; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

‘intentional crime’, ‘
  close
  relatives’ and ‘dependants’ shall be defined in accordance with the law of the Member State
  where
  the crime was committed;

| (b) | ‘intentional crime’,
  ‘spouses’,
  ‘
  first-degree
  relatives’ and ‘dependants’ shall be defined in accordance with the law of the Member State
  in whose territory
  the crime was committed; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

‘intentional crime’,
  ‘spouses’,
  ‘
  first-degree
  relatives’ and ‘dependants’ shall be defined in accordance with the law of the Member State
  in whose territory
  the crime was committed;

Amendment 31

Article 2, paragraph 2, point (c)

| (c) | ‘personal injury’ shall include psychological as well as physical injury. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

‘personal injury’ shall include psychological as well as physical injury.

| (c) | ‘personal injury’ shall include psychological as well as physical injury
  , as well as permanent incapacitation caused by such injury
  . |
| --- | --- |

(c)

‘personal injury’ shall include psychological as well as physical injury
  , as well as permanent incapacitation caused by such injury
  .

Amendment 32

Article 4, paragraph 1

1. Compensation shall cover pecuniary and non-pecuniary losses that have resulted as a direct consequence of the personal injury the victim has sustained, or, as concerns
  close
  relatives or dependants, of the death of the victim.

1. Compensation shall cover pecuniary
  losses resulting from material damage and damage to property
  , and non-pecuniary losses
  resulting from non-material damage
  that are the direct consequence of the personal injury the victim has sustained, or, as concerns
  the spouse, first-degree
  relatives or dependants,
  losses which are a direct consequence
  of the death of the victim.

Amendment 33

Article 4, paragraph 2, point (a)

| (a) | on a case-by-case basis where the compensation, taken as a whole, does not deviate significantly from what has been or could be expected to be awarded in damages to the applicant in accordance with civil law in the Member State responsible for paying the compensation; or |
| --- | --- |

(a)

on a case-by-case basis where the compensation, taken as a whole, does not deviate significantly from what has been or could be expected to be awarded in damages to the applicant in accordance with civil law in the Member State responsible for paying the compensation; or

| (a) | on a case-by-case basis where the compensation, taken as a whole, does not deviate significantly from what has been or could be expected to be awarded in damages to the applicant in accordance with
  national
  civil
  liability
  law in the Member State responsible for paying the compensation; or |
| --- | --- |

(a)

on a case-by-case basis where the compensation, taken as a whole, does not deviate significantly from what has been or could be expected to be awarded in damages to the applicant in accordance with
  national
  civil
  liability
  law in the Member State responsible for paying the compensation; or

Amendment 34

Article 4, paragraph 2, point (b) and subparagraph 2

| (b) | in accordance with pre-defined tariffs, for the entire compensation or for some or all of the individual items of
  losses
  that is covered by the compensation.
  The tariffs referred to in point (b) shall reflect the average of what would be awarded in damages for similar losses as those suffered by the applicant, in accordance with civil law in the Member State responsible for paying the compensation. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

in accordance with pre-defined tariffs, for the entire compensation or for some or all of the individual items of
  losses
  that is covered by the compensation.

The tariffs referred to in point (b) shall reflect the average of what would be awarded in damages for similar losses as those suffered by the applicant, in accordance with civil law in the Member State responsible for paying the compensation.

| (b) | in accordance with pre-defined tariffs, for the entire compensation or for some or all of the individual items of
  material or non-material damage or damage to property
  that are covered by the compensation.
  The tariffs referred to in point (b) shall reflect the average of what would be awarded in damages for similar losses as those suffered by the applicant, in accordance with civil law in the Member State responsible for paying the compensation.
  They shall be updated annually upwards or downwards in line with the increase or decrease in the cost of living index as defined officially. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

in accordance with pre-defined tariffs, for the entire compensation or for some or all of the individual items of
  material or non-material damage or damage to property
  that are covered by the compensation.

The tariffs referred to in point (b) shall reflect the average of what would be awarded in damages for similar losses as those suffered by the applicant, in accordance with civil law in the Member State responsible for paying the compensation.
  They shall be updated annually upwards or downwards in line with the increase or decrease in the cost of living index as defined officially.

Amendment 35

Article 4, paragraph 3, subparagraph 1

3. By way of derogation from paragraph 2 Member States may define a maximum amount of no less than
  EUR 60 000
  for the total compensation that can be paid out to an individual applicant.

3. By way of derogation from paragraph 2 Member States may define a maximum amount of no less than
  EUR 100 000
  for the total compensation that can be paid out to an individual applicant.

This amount shall be updated annually upwards or downwards in line with the increase or decrease in the cost of living index as defined officially by Eurostat
  .

Amendment 36

Article 4, paragraph 4

4. The compensation may be paid out as a lump sum or through instalments, for the entire compensation or for some or all of the individual items of
  losses
  that are covered by the compensation.

4. The compensation may be paid out as a lump sum or through instalments, for the entire compensation or for some or all of the individual items of
  material or non-material damage, damage to property or permanent incapacitation
  that are covered by the compensation,
  save in cases of severe financial hardship
  .

Amendment 37

Article 5, paragraph 1, introduction

1. Member States shall provide for an advance payment on the compensation applied for wherever:

1. Member States shall provide for an advance payment on the compensation applied for wherever
  the following conditions are met
  :

Amendment 38

Article 5, paragraph 1, point (b)

| (b) | there is reason to believe that the final decision cannot be taken within a short delay following the submission of the application for compensation; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

there is reason to believe that the final decision cannot be taken within a short delay following the submission of the application for compensation;

| (b) | there is reason to believe that the final decision
  or the final assessment of the long-term medical effects and consequences of the crime
  cannot be taken within a short delay following the submission of the application for compensation; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

there is reason to believe that the final decision
  or the final assessment of the long-term medical effects and consequences of the crime
  cannot be taken within a short delay following the submission of the application for compensation;

Amendment 39

Article 5, paragraph 1, point (c)

| (c) | it is justified in view of the financial situation of the applicant; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

it is justified in view of the financial situation of the applicant;

| (c) | it is justified in view of the
  particularly difficult
  financial situation of the applicant; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

it is justified in view of the
  particularly difficult
  financial situation of the applicant;

Amendment 40

Article 5, paragraph 1, point (d)

| (d) | it can be assumed with reasonable surety that the offender will not be able to satisfy, in full or in part, any judgement or decision awarding damages to the victim. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

Deleted

Amendment 41

Article 5, paragraph 2

2. Member States
  may
  demand full or partial repayment of an advance paid out if the final decision on the application for compensation results in a rejection of the application or in the award of an amount of compensation below the level of the advance payment.

2. Member States
  shall
  demand full or partial repayment of an advance paid out if the final decision on the application for compensation results in a rejection of the application or in the award of an amount of compensation below the level of the advance payment.

Amendment 42

Article 6

Member States may exclude the award of compensation to victims who have sustained only minor injuries.

Member States may
  set a minimum threshold not exceeding EUR 250 in order to
  exclude the award of compensation to victims who have sustained only minor injuries
  , defined as injuries that do not have a significant pecuniary or non-pecuniary, direct or indirect, impact on the victim's life and its quality.

Amendment 43

Article 7

Member States may provide that compensation shall be
  reduced
  or
  refused
  on grounds of the
  behaviour
  of the applicant in direct relation to the event that caused the injury or death.

Member States may provide that compensation shall be
  refused
  or
  reduced proportionally
  on grounds of the
  partial responsibility
  of the applicant in direct relation to the event that caused the injury or death.

Amendment 44

Article 8, paragraph 1

1. Member States may, in the cases referred to in Article 2(1)(a) and without prejudice to the application of Article 5, make the award of compensation conditional upon the applicant having made reasonable efforts to obtain and enforce a judgment or decision on compensation against the offender.

1. Member States may, in the cases referred to in Article 2(1)(a)
  and (aa)
  and without prejudice to the application of Article 5, make the award of compensation conditional upon the applicant having made reasonable
  but unsuccessful
  efforts to obtain and enforce a judgment or decision on compensation against the offender
  and having exhausted the possibilities of compensation through state or private insurance schemes
  .

Amendment 45

Article 8, paragraph 2, point (a)

| (a) | it
  is probable
  that the offender will not be able to satisfy, in full or in part, any judgement or decision awarding damages to the victim; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

it
  is probable
  that the offender will not be able to satisfy, in full or in part, any judgement or decision awarding damages to the victim;

| (a) | it
  has been proven
  that the offender will not be able to satisfy, in full or in part, any judgement or decision awarding damages to the victim; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

it
  has been proven
  that the offender will not be able to satisfy, in full or in part, any judgement or decision awarding damages to the victim;

Amendment 46

Article 8, paragraph 2, point (b)

| (b) | the applicant has not been able to obtain a judgment or decision on compensation against the offender within
  two years
  from when the crime was committed, on the grounds that the police investigations or criminal proceedings instituted as a result of the crime have not been concluded within that time; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the applicant has not been able to obtain a judgment or decision on compensation against the offender within
  two years
  from when the crime was committed, on the grounds that the police investigations or criminal proceedings instituted as a result of the crime have not been concluded within that time;

| (b) | the applicant has not been able to obtain a judgment or decision on compensation against the offender within
  one year
  from when the crime was committed, on the grounds that the police investigations or criminal proceedings instituted as a result of the crime have not been concluded within that time; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the applicant has not been able to obtain a judgment or decision on compensation against the offender within
  one year
  from when the crime was committed, on the grounds that the police investigations or criminal proceedings instituted as a result of the crime have not been concluded within that time;

Amendment 47

Article 9, paragraph 1

1. With a view to avoiding double compensation, Member States
  may
  deduct from the compensation awarded, or
  may
  reclaim from the person compensated, any damages, compensation or benefits actually received from other sources for the same losses.

1. With a view to avoiding double compensation, Member States
  shall
  deduct from the compensation awarded or reclaim from the person compensated, any damages, compensation or benefits actually received from other sources for the same losses.

Amendment 48

Article 10

The Member State or the competent authority
  may
  be subrogated to the rights of the person compensated for the amount of the compensation paid.

The Member State or the competent authority
  shall
  be subrogated to the rights of the person compensated for the amount of the compensation paid.

Amendment 49

Article 11, paragraph 1

1. Member States may, in the cases referred to in Article 2(1)(a), make the award of compensation conditional upon the applicant having reported the crime to the competent authorities
  in
  the Member State where the crime was committed.

This requirement shall be considered fulfilled if the applicant reports the crime
  in
  the Member State of residence
  in accordance with Article 11(2) of the Council Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA of 15 March 2001 on the standing of victims in criminal proceedings
  .

1. Member States may, in the cases referred to in Article 2(1)(a)
  and (aa)
  , make the award of compensation conditional upon the applicant having reported the crime to the competent authorities
  of
  the Member State where the crime was committed.

This requirement shall be considered fulfilled if the applicant reports the crime
  to the competent authorities of
  the Member State of residence
  , if he was unable to do so in the Member State where the crime was committed or, in the case of a serious crime, if he chose not to do so.

If the competent authority to which the complaint is made is not competent in the matter, it shall forward the complaint without delay to the competent authority of the Member State where the crime was committed. The complaint shall be dealt with under the national law of the Member State on whose territory the crime was committed.

Amendment 50

Article 11, paragraph 2

2. Member States who apply a condition as referred to in paragraph 1 may provide that the report shall be made within a specified time. However, that period shall not be less than
  seven days
  from the date of commission of the crime.

2. Member States who apply a condition as referred to in paragraph 1 may provide that the report shall be made within a specified time. However, that period shall not be less than
  one month
  from the date of commission of the crime.

Amendment 51

Article 11, paragraph 3, point (b)

| (b) | significant obstacles faced by the victim as a consequence of being a resident in another Member State than that where the crime was committed. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

significant obstacles faced by the victim as a consequence of being a resident in another Member State than that where the crime was committed.

| (b) | significant obstacles
  and language difficulties
  faced by the victim as a consequence of being a resident in another Member State than that where the crime was committed. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

significant obstacles
  and language difficulties
  faced by the victim as a consequence of being a resident in another Member State than that where the crime was committed.

Amendment 52

Article 11, paragraph 3, point (ba) (new)

| (ba) | other significant obstacles faced by the victim that may reasonably be considered to have prevented the victim from reporting the crime. |
| --- | --- |

(ba)

Amendment 53

Article 12, paragraph 2, point (a)

| (a) | such a suspension must be necessary for the purpose of establishing that the injuries suffered were caused by an intentional crime; and |
| --- | --- |

(a)

such a suspension must be necessary for the purpose of establishing that the injuries suffered were caused by an intentional crime; and

| (a) | such a suspension must be necessary for the purpose of establishing that the
  physical or mental
  injuries
  , non-material damage or damage to property
  suffered were caused by an intentional crime; and |
| --- | --- |

(a)

such a suspension must be necessary for the purpose of establishing that the
  physical or mental
  injuries
  , non-material damage or damage to property
  suffered were caused by an intentional crime; and

Amendment 54

Article 12, paragraph 2, point (b)

| (b) | suspension must not give rise to
  undue
  delay or financial hardship for the applicant. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

suspension must not give rise to
  undue
  delay or financial hardship for the applicant.

| (b) | suspension must not give rise to delay
  exceeding one year
  or financial hardship for the applicant. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

suspension must not give rise to delay
  exceeding one year
  or financial hardship for the applicant.

Amendment 55

Article 13, paragraph 2

2. In applying a condition as referred to in paragraph 1 Member States shall make exceptions for cases where the applicant could not have been reasonably expected to submit the application within the prescribed period. This shall include cases where the victim has faced significant obstacles as a consequence of being a resident in a Member State other than that in which the crime was committed.

2. In applying a condition as referred to in paragraph 1 Member States shall make exceptions for cases where the applicant could not have been reasonably expected to submit the application within the prescribed period. This shall include cases
  of force majeure and those
  where the victim has faced significant obstacles as a consequence of being a resident in a Member State other than that in which the crime was committed
  or where the victim is a minor
  .

Amendment 56

Article 14, paragraph 2

2. Member States shall
  endeavour to
  keep to a minimum the administrative formalities required of an applicant for compensation, without prejudicing the ability to make a proper assessment of the eligibility of the application and of the amount of compensation to be paid out.

2. Member States shall keep to a minimum the administrative formalities required of an applicant for compensation, without prejudicing the ability to make a proper assessment of the eligibility of the application and of the amount of compensation to be paid out.

Amendment 57

Article 15, paragraph 2

2. The information referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover the criteria, as applicable, set out in Articles 2 to 13 and the administrative procedures applicable to the submission of applications, including where appropriate the special and territorial jurisdiction of the authorities referred to in Article 14(1). The information shall be available in all of the official languages of the European Communities.

2. The information referred to in paragraph 1 shall cover the criteria, as applicable, set out in Articles 2 to 13 and the administrative procedures applicable to the submission of applications, including where appropriate the special and territorial jurisdiction of the authorities referred to in Article 14(1). The information shall be available in all of the official languages of the European Communities
  at no cost to the applicant.

Amendment 58

Article 16, paragraph 1

1. If the crime was committed in a Member State other than that of the applicant's residence the applicant shall have the right to submit the application to
  an
  authority in the
  latter Member State
  , provided that the applicant falls within the scope of Article 2(1).

1. If the crime was committed in a Member State other than that of the applicant's residence the applicant shall have the right to submit the application to
  the competent
  authority in the
  Member State of residence
  , provided that the applicant falls within the scope of Article 2(1).

Amendment 59

Article 16, paragraph 2

2. Member States shall establish or designate one or several authorities, hereinafter referred to as ‘assisting authorities’, to be responsible for applying paragraph 1.

2. Member States shall establish or designate one or several authorities, hereinafter referred to as ‘assisting authorities’, to be responsible for applying paragraph 1.
  These shall be attached, where applicable, to the authorities responsible for the state-funded compensation scheme in each Member State.

Amendment 60

Article 17, paragraph 1

1. The assisting authority shall provide the applicant with the information referred to in Article 15(1) and the required application forms, on the basis of the manual drawn up in accordance with Article 24(2).

1. The assisting authority shall provide the applicant with the information referred to in Article 15(1) and the required
  harmonised
  application forms, on the basis of the manual drawn up in accordance with Article 24(2).

Amendment 61

Article 17, paragraph 2

2. The assisting authority shall assist the applicant in completing the application for compensation and shall ensure, as far as possible, that it is accompanied by any supporting documentation
  that
  may be required.

2. The assisting authority shall assist the applicant in completing the application for compensation and shall ensure, as far as possible, that it is accompanied by any supporting documentation
  with whatever additional reports
  may be required.

Amendment 62

Article 17, paragraph 2a (new)

2a. The assisting authority shall supply the necessary translations, ensuring that the application for compensation and the additional reports and documents are forwarded in a language that is accepted by the receiving authority.

Amendment 63

Article 17, paragraph 3

3. The assisting authority shall not make any assessment of the application. It may reject the application only if it is obvious that the application is not made in good faith.

3. The assisting authority shall not make any assessment of the application. It may reject the application,
  supplying its grounds in writing,
  only if it is obvious that the application is not made in good faith.

Amendment 64

Article 18, paragraph 1

The assisting authority shall transmit the application and any supporting documentation directly to the competent authority in the Member State responsible for deciding upon the application, hereinafter referred to as ‘deciding authority’.

The assisting authority shall transmit
  , using a harmonised form for communication between authorities,
  the application and any supporting documentation directly to the competent authority in the Member State responsible for deciding upon the application, hereinafter referred to as ‘deciding authority’.

Amendment 65

Article 18, paragraph 2, introduction

The assisting authority shall at the same time provide the deciding authority with the following information:

The assisting authority shall at the same time
  , using the harmonised communication form,
  provide the deciding authority with the following information:

Amendment 66

Article 18, paragraph 2, point (b)

(b) a list of supporting documentation enclosed;

| (b) | a list of supporting documentation enclosed
  , together with any translations that are required
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

a list of supporting documentation enclosed
  , together with any translations that are required
  ;

Amendment 67

Article 18, paragraph 2, point (d)

| (d) | where appropriate, the language in which the application form has been
  completed
  . |
| --- | --- |

(d)

where appropriate, the language in which the application form has been
  completed
  .

| (d) | where appropriate, the language in which the
  harmonised
  application form has been
  filled in
  . |
| --- | --- |

(d)

where appropriate, the language in which the
  harmonised
  application form has been
  filled in
  .

Amendment 68

Article 19, introduction

Upon receipt of an application transmitted in accordance with Article 18, the deciding authority shall send the following information as soon as possible directly to the assisting authority:

Upon receipt of an application transmitted in accordance with Article 18, the deciding authority shall send
  , using the harmonised form for communication between authorities,
  the following information as soon as possible directly to the assisting authority:

Amendment 69

Article 20

The assisting authority shall assist the applicant in meeting any request for supplementary information from the deciding authority and shall subsequently transmit it
  as soon as possible
  directly to the deciding authority, enclosing where appropriate a list of any supporting documentation transmitted.

The assisting authority shall assist the applicant in meeting any request for supplementary information from the deciding authority and shall subsequently transmit it directly to the deciding authority, enclosing where appropriate a list of any supporting documentation transmitted.

Amendment 70

Article 21, paragraph 2, point (b)

| (b) | the applicant to be heard directly by the deciding authority, in accordance with the law of its Member State, through the use of telephone- or video-conferencing. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the applicant to be heard directly by the deciding authority, in accordance with the law of its Member State, through the use of telephone- or video-conferencing.

| (b) | the applicant to be heard directly by the deciding authority, in accordance with the law of its Member State, through the use of telephone- or video-conferencing
  or any other equivalent medium
  . |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the applicant to be heard directly by the deciding authority, in accordance with the law of its Member State, through the use of telephone- or video-conferencing
  or any other equivalent medium
  .

Amendment 71

Article 23, paragraph 1, point (b)

| (b) | the full text of decisions taken by the deciding authority, where the use of languages shall be governed by the law of its Member State; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Deleted

Amendment 72

Article 24, paragraph 1a (new)

1a. The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall establish the harmonised compensation application form referred to in Article 17(1), as well as the harmonised form for communication between authorities referred to in Article 18(1).

The Commission shall have these forms translated into all the official languages of the European Community
  .

Amendment 73

Article 24, paragraph 2

2. The Commission shall, in cooperation with the Member States and in the framework of the European Judicial Network in civil and commercial matters set up by Decision 2001/470/EC, establish and publish on the internet a manual containing the information provided by the Member States pursuant to paragraph 1. The Commission shall be responsible for arranging the necessary translations of the manual.

2. The Commission shall, in cooperation with the Member States and in the framework of the European Judicial Network in civil and commercial matters set up by Decision 2001/470/EC, establish and publish on the internet a manual containing the information provided by the Member States pursuant to paragraph 1. The Commission shall be responsible for arranging the necessary translations of the manual
  into all the official languages of the European Community
  .

Amendment 74

Article 25, point (b)

| (b) | furthering close cooperation and exchange of information between the assisting and deciding authorities in the Member States; and |
| --- | --- |

(b)

furthering close cooperation and exchange of information between the assisting and deciding authorities in the Member States; and

| (b) | developing, supporting,
  furthering
  and improving
  close cooperation and exchange of information between the assisting and deciding authorities in the Member States; and |
| --- | --- |

(b)

developing, supporting,
  furthering
  and improving
  close cooperation and exchange of information between the assisting and deciding authorities in the Member States; and

Amendment 75

Article 27, paragraph 4

4. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the
  main
  provisions of domestic law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive.

4. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the provisions of domestic law which they adopt in the field governed by this Directive.

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(1)  OJ C 45 E, 25.2.2003, p. 69.

(2)  OJ C 95, 23.4.2003, p. 40.

(3)  

  OJ C 19, 23.1.1999, p. 1.

(4)  

  OJ C 67, 1.3.2001, p. 304.

P5_TA(2003)0452

Recovery of cod stocks *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council regulation establishing measures for the recovery of cod stocks (COM(2003) 237 — C5-0237/2003 — 2003/0090(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 237) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 237) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 37 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0237/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 37 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0237/2003),

| — | having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries and the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0341/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries and the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0341/2003),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
| --- | --- |

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; |
| --- | --- |

2.

Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty;

| 3. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
| --- | --- |

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; |
| --- | --- |

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. |
| --- | --- |

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) Recent scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has indicated that a number of cod stocks in Community waters have been subjected to levels of mortality by fishing which have eroded the quantities of mature fish in the sea to the point at which the stocks may not be able to replenish themselves by reproduction and that these stocks are therefore threatened with collapse. | (1) Recent scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has indicated that a number of cod stocks in Community waters have been subjected to levels of mortality by fishing which have eroded the quantities of mature fish in the sea to the point at which the stocks may not be able to replenish themselves by reproduction and that these stocks are therefore threatened with collapse
  , and whereby the precautionary approach requires that drastic measures be taken
  . |
| Amendment 2 |
| Recital 7 |
| (7) Such control of fishing mortality rates can be achieved by establishing an appropriate method for the establishment of the level of the Total Allowable Catches (TACs) of the stocks concerned, and a system whereby fishing effort on those stocks is constrained to levels so that the TACs are unlikely to be exceeded. | (7) Such control of fishing mortality rates can be achieved by establishing an appropriate method for the establishment of the level of the Total Allowable Catches (TACs) of the stocks concerned, and a system whereby fishing effort on those stocks is constrained to levels so that the TACs are unlikely to be exceeded.
  Constraints on fishing effort should be applied proportionately to the fleets of Member States. |
| Amendment 3 |
| Recital 7a (new) |
| | (7a) Member States should be allowed to take further, nondiscriminatory measures for the conservation and protection of marine fish stocks, provided they are consistent with the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy. Such measures should have no impact on the allocation of quotas in accordance with the relative stability system once stocks have recovered and the Member State takes the view that fishing activities should resume. |
| Amendment 4 |
| Recital 9a (new) |
| | (9a) The Commission should at the earliest opportunity present an analysis of the socio-economic consequences of the cod recovery plan and implement the requisite financial measures to mitigate the losses suffered by the sector. |
| Amendment 5 |
| Article 2a (new) |
| | Article 2a




  Procedure for changing geographical areas




  1. Acting on a substantiated request from a Member State, from a Regional Advisory Council established in accordance with Article 32 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 which has responsibility for one or more of the areas specified in Article 2 of this Regulation, or on its own initiative, the Commission may, after consulting the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries referred to in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, amend the geographical areas defined in Article 2 of this Regulation in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article.




  2. Amendments may apply permanently or for a specific time-period.




  3. Measures for the implementation of paragraphs 1 and 2 may be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002. |
| Amendment 6 |
| Article 8a (new) |
| | Article 8a




  Allocation of additional kilowatt days




  1. Acting on a substantiated request from a Member State, a Regional Advisory Council, established in accordance with Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, which has responsibility for one or more of the areas specified in Article 2 of this Regulation, or on its own initiative, the Commission may, after consulting the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries referred to in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, make a proposal to allocate additional kilowatt days to Member States where it is expected that the adoption of technical measures would prevent the rates of fishing mortality specified in Article 6 being exceeded.




  2. The technical measures referred to in paragraph 1 may include:








  — | measures regarding the structure of fishing gear, the number and size of fishing gear on board, and their methods of use; |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1

Recital 1

(1) Recent scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has indicated that a number of cod stocks in Community waters have been subjected to levels of mortality by fishing which have eroded the quantities of mature fish in the sea to the point at which the stocks may not be able to replenish themselves by reproduction and that these stocks are therefore threatened with collapse.

(1) Recent scientific advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has indicated that a number of cod stocks in Community waters have been subjected to levels of mortality by fishing which have eroded the quantities of mature fish in the sea to the point at which the stocks may not be able to replenish themselves by reproduction and that these stocks are therefore threatened with collapse
  , and whereby the precautionary approach requires that drastic measures be taken
  .

Amendment 2

Recital 7

(7) Such control of fishing mortality rates can be achieved by establishing an appropriate method for the establishment of the level of the Total Allowable Catches (TACs) of the stocks concerned, and a system whereby fishing effort on those stocks is constrained to levels so that the TACs are unlikely to be exceeded.

(7) Such control of fishing mortality rates can be achieved by establishing an appropriate method for the establishment of the level of the Total Allowable Catches (TACs) of the stocks concerned, and a system whereby fishing effort on those stocks is constrained to levels so that the TACs are unlikely to be exceeded.
  Constraints on fishing effort should be applied proportionately to the fleets of Member States.

Amendment 3

Recital 7a (new)

(7a) Member States should be allowed to take further, nondiscriminatory measures for the conservation and protection of marine fish stocks, provided they are consistent with the objectives of the Common Fisheries Policy. Such measures should have no impact on the allocation of quotas in accordance with the relative stability system once stocks have recovered and the Member State takes the view that fishing activities should resume.

Amendment 4

Recital 9a (new)

(9a) The Commission should at the earliest opportunity present an analysis of the socio-economic consequences of the cod recovery plan and implement the requisite financial measures to mitigate the losses suffered by the sector.

Amendment 5

Article 2a (new)

Article 2a

Procedure for changing geographical areas

1. Acting on a substantiated request from a Member State, from a Regional Advisory Council established in accordance with Article 32 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 which has responsibility for one or more of the areas specified in Article 2 of this Regulation, or on its own initiative, the Commission may, after consulting the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries referred to in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, amend the geographical areas defined in Article 2 of this Regulation in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 of this Article.

2. Amendments may apply permanently or for a specific time-period.

3. Measures for the implementation of paragraphs 1 and 2 may be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002.

Amendment 6

Article 8a (new)

Article 8a

Allocation of additional kilowatt days

1. Acting on a substantiated request from a Member State, a Regional Advisory Council, established in accordance with Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, which has responsibility for one or more of the areas specified in Article 2 of this Regulation, or on its own initiative, the Commission may, after consulting the Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries referred to in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, make a proposal to allocate additional kilowatt days to Member States where it is expected that the adoption of technical measures would prevent the rates of fishing mortality specified in Article 6 being exceeded.

2. The technical measures referred to in paragraph 1 may include:

—

measures regarding the structure of fishing gear, the number and size of fishing gear on board, and their methods of use;

| — | zones and/or periods in which fishing activities are prohibited or restricted including for the protection of spawning and nursery areas. |
| --- | --- |

—

zones and/or periods in which fishing activities are prohibited or restricted including for the protection of spawning and nursery areas.

These measures may be applied in all or in any part of the geographical areas specified in Article 2.

3. The Council shall decide, by a qualified majority and on the basis of a proposal from the Commission, the allocation of additional kilowatt days under this Article.

Amendment 7

Article 12, paragraph 1, subparagraph 2

All vessels which appear in the data base specified in Article 9 shall be included in List 1 or List 2 and vessels which do not appear in that data base may also be included in List 1 or List 2.

All vessels which appear in the database specified in Article 9 shall be included in List 1 or List 2 and vessels which do not appear in that data base may also be included in List 1 or List 2.
  In particular, Member States shall take into account the need to include on List 1 or List 2 vessels which have landed any quantity of the species mentioned in Article 15 which do not appear in the database specified in Article 9.

Amendment 8

Article 13, paragraph 2

A day absent from port shall be
  any
  continuous period of 24 hours from the time of entry into a geographical area defined in Article 2
  or any part of such a period
  .

A day absent from port shall be
  a
  continuous
  or discontinuous
  period of 24 hours from the time of entry into a geographical area defined in Article 2.
  The number of days absent from port shall be calculated by dividing the number of hours absent from port by 24.

Amendment 9

Article 21a (new)

Article 21a

Vessel monitoring by satellite

1. Without prejudice to Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, a fishing vessel which is included on either List 1 or List 2 specified in Article 12, shall from 1 January 2005 have installed on board a functioning system which allows detection and identification of that vessel by remote monitoring systems.

2. For the implementation of paragraph 1, detailed rules may be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 30(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002.

Amendment 10

Chapter Va (new)

CHAPTER Va

SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS

Amendment 11

Article 21b (new)

Article 21b

The effect of industrial fishing on cod stocks

Not later than ... (2), the Commission shall submit a report to the Parliament and to the Council, accompanied by appropriate legislative proposals if necessary, on the impact of industrial fishing in the geographical areas specified in Article 2 on:

| — | mortality of cod |
| --- | --- |

—

mortality of cod

| — | other impacts on cod stocks, in particular the effect of removing a large biomass of cod prey species. |
| --- | --- |

—

other impacts on cod stocks, in particular the effect of removing a large biomass of cod prey species.

Amendment 12

Article 21c (new)

Article 21c

Reports on the socio-economic impact of this Regulation

1. Not later than ... (3), Member States shall report to the Commission on the socio-economic impact of this Regulation.

2. Not later than ... (4), the Commission, working in close cooperation with the Member States, shall report to the Parliament and the Council on the socio-economic impacts of this Regulation, and the measures undertaken by the Member States to address these impacts, accompanied by appropriate proposals as necessary, including proposals on the provision of financial resources.

3. Where a report on the socio-economic impact of this Regulation indicates that the Regulation is having an adverse socio-economic impact on communities within a Member State, that Member State shall seek to access any funds to which it is entitled in order to offset the adverse impact.

Amendment 13

Article 21d (new)

Article 21d

Mid-Term Review

Not later than ... (5), the Commission shall report to the European Parliament and the Council on progress made towards achieving the objectives of this Regulation.

Amendment 14

Article 21e (new)

Article 21e

Regional Advisory Councils

1. Where a Regional Advisory Council which has responsibility for one or more of the areas specified in Article 2 of this Regulation is established in accordance with Article 32 of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, the Commission shall consult the Regional Advisory Council on proposals for the amendment of, or which supplement or supersede, this Regulation.

2. Notwithstanding its other powers, for the geographical area for which it has responsibility, in the context of this Regulation a Regional Advisory Council as described in paragraph 1 shall have the power to:

| — | submit a request to the Commission for the amendment of the geographical areas to which this Regulation applies in accordance with Article 2a; |
| --- | --- |

—

submit a request to the Commission for the amendment of the geographical areas to which this Regulation applies in accordance with Article 2a;

| — | submit a request to the Commission for additional technical measures to apply in the area for which it has responsibility, and request an additional allocation of kilowatt days in accordance with Article 8a. |
| --- | --- |

—

submit a request to the Commission for additional technical measures to apply in the area for which it has responsibility, and request an additional allocation of kilowatt days in accordance with Article 8a.

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

(2)  
  Two years after the entry into force of this Regulation.

(3)  
  One year after the entry into force of this Regulation.

(4)  
  Three years after the entry into force of this Regulation.

(5)  
  Three years after the entry into force of this Regulation.

P5_TA(2003)0453

Development of the Community's railways ***II

European Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position with a view to adopting a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways (8011/3/2003 — C5-0295/2003 — 2002/0025(COD))

(Codecision procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Council common position (8011/3/2003 — C5-0295/2003) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Council common position (8011/3/2003 — C5-0295/2003) (1),

| — | having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 25) (3), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 25) (3),

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

—

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

| — | having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0327/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0327/2003),

| 1. | Amends the common position as follows; |
| --- | --- |

1.

Amends the common position as follows;

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

2.

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

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(1)  Not yet published in the OJ.

(2)  Texts Adopted, 14.1.2003, P5_TA(2003)0004.

(3)  OJ C 291 E, 26.11.2002, p. 1.

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0025

Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 23 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 71(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (2),

Having regard to the Opinion of the Committee of the Regions (3),

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (4),

Whereas:

| (1) | Council Directive 91/440/EEC of 29 July 1991 (5) provides that licensed railway undertakings are granted rights of access to the trans-European Rail Freight Network and, at the latest from 2008, to the whole network for international rail freight services. |
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(1)

Council Directive 91/440/EEC of 29 July 1991 (5) provides that licensed railway undertakings are granted rights of access to the trans-European Rail Freight Network and, at the latest from 2008, to the whole network for international rail freight services.

| (2) | The extension of those access rights to
  all types of
  rail freight services on the whole network as from 1 January 2006 should enhance the anticipated benefits in terms of modal shift and the development
  of rail
  freight. |
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(2)

The extension of those access rights to
  all types of
  rail freight services on the whole network as from 1 January 2006 should enhance the anticipated benefits in terms of modal shift and the development
  of rail
  freight.

| (3) | As a means of revitalising rail transport, not least in accordance with the Commission White Paper ‘European transport policy for 2010: time to decide’ (6), it will also be necessary to grant licensed railway undertakings, including those providing passenger transport services, access rights on the whole network. This should cover both international and national transport services. International rail passenger transport services should also encompass the right to pick up passengers at any point between the places of departure and final destination. |
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(3)

As a means of revitalising rail transport, not least in accordance with the Commission White Paper ‘European transport policy for 2010: time to decide’ (6), it will also be necessary to grant licensed railway undertakings, including those providing passenger transport services, access rights on the whole network. This should cover both international and national transport services. International rail passenger transport services should also encompass the right to pick up passengers at any point between the places of departure and final destination.

| (4) | The Commission should examine, on the basis of the report to be submitted at the latest by 15 March 2005, the possibility of extending access rights for rail passenger transport, and present an appropriate proposal to that effect. |
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(4)

The Commission should examine, on the basis of the report to be submitted at the latest by 15 March 2005, the possibility of extending access rights for rail passenger transport, and present an appropriate proposal to that effect.

| (5) | The Commission should study developments in traffic, safety, working conditions and the situation of operators following implementation of the first railway package and should produce, by
  15 March 2005
  , a report on those developments accompanied, where appropriate, by fresh proposals providing a basis for the best possible conditions for the Member States' economies, for rail undertakings and their employees, and for rail users. |
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(5)

The Commission should study developments in traffic, safety, working conditions and the situation of operators following implementation of the first railway package and should produce, by
  15 March 2005
  , a report on those developments accompanied, where appropriate, by fresh proposals providing a basis for the best possible conditions for the Member States' economies, for rail undertakings and their employees, and for rail users.

| (6) | Rail freight services offer considerable opportunities for the creation of new transport services and the improvement of existing ones at national and at European level. |
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(6)

Rail freight services offer considerable opportunities for the creation of new transport services and the improvement of existing ones at national and at European level.

| (7) | To be fully competitive, rail freight transport increasingly requires the provision of comprehensive services, including transport between and within Member States. |
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(7)

To be fully competitive, rail freight transport increasingly requires the provision of comprehensive services, including transport between and within Member States.

| (8) | Since railway safety is regulated by Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... [on safety on the Community's railways]
   (7) as part of a new coherent Community regulatory framework for the railway sector, the provisions on safety contained in Directive 91/440/EEC should be repealed. |
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(8)

Since railway safety is regulated by Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... [on safety on the Community's railways]
   (7) as part of a new coherent Community regulatory framework for the railway sector, the provisions on safety contained in Directive 91/440/EEC should be repealed.

| (9) | Directive 91/440/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(9)

Directive 91/440/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

Directive 91/440/EEC is hereby amended as follows:

| 1) | in Article 7, paragraph 2 shall be deleted at the date of entry into force of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of ..........[on safety on the Community's railways]; |
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1)

in Article 7, paragraph 2 shall be deleted at the date of entry into force of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of ..........[on safety on the Community's railways];

| 2) | Article 10 shall be amended as follows:








  (a) | paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:


  ‘
  2.
     
  Railway undertakings within the scope of Article 2 shall be granted, on equitable conditions, access to the infrastructure of all Member States for the purpose of operating rail freight services and combined transport goods services at the latest by 1 January 2006, and for the purpose of operating rail passenger services at the latest by 1 January 2008. This shall include the right of railway undertakings and other applicants as defined in Article 2(b) of Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (8) to schedule their own train paths.




  Member States may grant access rights to railway undertakings and international groupings for international and national goods and passenger transport services at an earlier date. The exercise of such rights may be restricted to railway undertakings and to their directly or indirectly controlled subsidiaries which hold a licence in those Member States in which the conditions for access to railway infrastructure are similar.



  (8)  OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 29. Directive as amended by Commission Decision 2002/844/EC (OJ L 289, 26.10.2002, p. 30).’" |
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2)

Article 10 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:

‘
  2.
     
  Railway undertakings within the scope of Article 2 shall be granted, on equitable conditions, access to the infrastructure of all Member States for the purpose of operating rail freight services and combined transport goods services at the latest by 1 January 2006, and for the purpose of operating rail passenger services at the latest by 1 January 2008. This shall include the right of railway undertakings and other applicants as defined in Article 2(b) of Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (8) to schedule their own train paths.

Member States may grant access rights to railway undertakings and international groupings for international and national goods and passenger transport services at an earlier date. The exercise of such rights may be restricted to railway undertakings and to their directly or indirectly controlled subsidiaries which hold a licence in those Member States in which the conditions for access to railway infrastructure are similar.

(8)  OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 29. Directive as amended by Commission Decision 2002/844/EC (OJ L 289, 26.10.2002, p. 30).’"

| (b) | paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘3.   Railway undertakings within the scope of Article 2 shall be granted, on equitable conditions, access to the Trans-European Rail Freight Network defined in Article 10a and in Annex I and, at the latest by 1 January 2006, to the entire rail network, for the purpose of operating international freight
  services
  .’ |
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(b)

paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:

‘3.   Railway undertakings within the scope of Article 2 shall be granted, on equitable conditions, access to the Trans-European Rail Freight Network defined in Article 10a and in Annex I and, at the latest by 1 January 2006, to the entire rail network, for the purpose of operating international freight
  services
  .’

| (c) | paragraph
  5 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘5.   Any railway undertaking engaged in rail transport services shall conclude the necessary agreements on the basis of public or private law with the infrastructure managers of the railway infrastructure used. The conditions governing such agreements shall be non-discriminatory and transparent, in conformity with the provisions of Directive 2001/14/EC.’ |
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(c)

paragraph
  5 shall be replaced by the following:

‘5.   Any railway undertaking engaged in rail transport services shall conclude the necessary agreements on the basis of public or private law with the infrastructure managers of the railway infrastructure used. The conditions governing such agreements shall be non-discriminatory and transparent, in conformity with the provisions of Directive 2001/14/EC.’

| (d) | paragraph 6 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘6.   Track access to, and supply of services in, the terminals and ports linked to rail activities referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, serving or potentially serving more than one final customer, shall be provided to all railway undertakings in a non-discriminatory and transparent manner and requests by railway undertakings may be subject to restrictions only if viable alternatives by rail under market conditions exist.’ |
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(d)

paragraph 6 shall be replaced by the following:

‘6.   Track access to, and supply of services in, the terminals and ports linked to rail activities referred to in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, serving or potentially serving more than one final customer, shall be provided to all railway undertakings in a non-discriminatory and transparent manner and requests by railway undertakings may be subject to restrictions only if viable alternatives by rail under market conditions exist.’

| (e) | paragraph 8 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘8.   By
  15 March 2005
  , the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the Council a report on the implementation of this Directive.
  This report shall address:






  — | implementation of this Directive in the Member States and the effective working of the various bodies involved, |
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(e)

paragraph 8 shall be replaced by the following:

‘8.   By
  15 March 2005
  , the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee, the Committee of the Regions and the Council a report on the implementation of this Directive.

This report shall address:

—

implementation of this Directive in the Member States and the effective working of the various bodies involved,

| — | market development, in particular international traffic trends, activities and market share of all market actors, including new entrants, |
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—

market development, in particular international traffic trends, activities and market share of all market actors, including new entrants,

| — | impact on the overall transport sector, in particular as regards modal shift, |
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—

impact on the overall transport sector, in particular as regards modal shift,

| — | impact on the level of safety in each Member State, |
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—

impact on the level of safety in each Member State,

| — | working conditions in the sector, for each Member State. |
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—

working conditions in the sector, for each Member State.

If necessary, it shall be accompanied by suitable proposals or recommendations on continuing Community action to develop the railway market and the legal framework governing it’

| 3) | in Article 10b(4), point (c) shall be replaced by the following:






  ‘(c) | the state of the European railway
  network
  ’ |
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3)

in Article 10b(4), point (c) shall be replaced by the following:

‘(c)

the state of the European railway
  network
  ’

Article 2

Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by 31 December 2005 at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

When Member States adopt these measures they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by the Member States.

Article 3

This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Article 4

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at ..., ...

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

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(1)  OJ C 291 E, 26.11.2002, p. 1.

1

(2)  OJ C 61, 14.3.2003, p. 131.

2

(3)  OJ C 66, 19.3.2003, p. 5.

3

(4)  Position of the European Parliament of 14 January 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal), Council Common Position of 25 June 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Position of the European Parliament of 23 October 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal).

4

Position

25 June 2003

Position

23 October 2003

(5)  OJ L 237, 24.8.1991, p. 25. Directive as amended by Directive 2001/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 1).

5

(6)  COM(2001) 370.

6

(7)  OJ L ...

7

P5_TA(2003)0454

Railway safety ***II

European Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position for adopting a European Parliament and Council directive on safety on the Community's railways and amending Council Directive 95/18/EC on the licensing of railway undertakings and Directive 2001/14/EC on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (Railway Safety Directive) (8557/2/2003 — C5-0297/2003 — 2002/0022(COD))

(Codecision procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Council common position (8557/2/2003 — C5-0297/2003) (1), |
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—

having regard to the Council common position (8557/2/2003 — C5-0297/2003) (1),

| — | having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 21) (3), |
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—

having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 21) (3),

| — | 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 80 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0325/2003), |
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—

having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0325/2003),

| 1. | Amends the common position as follows; |
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1.

Amends the common position as follows;

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

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

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

(2)  Texts Adopted, 14.1.2003, P5_TA(2003)0005.

(3)   OJ C 126 E, 28.5.2002, p. 332.

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0022

Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 23 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on safety on the Community's railways and amending Council Directive 95/18/EC on the licensing of railway undertakings and Directive 2001/14/EC on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 71(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (2),

Having regard to the Opinion of the Committee of the Regions (3),

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (4),

Whereas:

| (1) | In order to pursue efforts to establish a single market for rail transport services, initiated by Council Directive 91/440/EEC of 29 July 1991 on the development of the Community's railways (5), it is necessary to establish a common regulatory framework for railway safety . Member States have until now developed their safety rules and standards mainly on national lines, based on national technical and operational concepts. Simultaneously, differences in principles, approach and culture have made it difficult to break through the technical barriers and establish international transport operations. |
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(1)

In order to pursue efforts to establish a single market for rail transport services, initiated by Council Directive 91/440/EEC of 29 July 1991 on the development of the Community's railways (5), it is necessary to establish a common regulatory framework for railway safety . Member States have until now developed their safety rules and standards mainly on national lines, based on national technical and operational concepts. Simultaneously, differences in principles, approach and culture have made it difficult to break through the technical barriers and establish international transport operations.

| (2) | Directive 91/440/EEC, Council Directive 95/18/EC of 19 June 1995 on the licensing of railway undertakings (6) and Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (7) provide the first steps towards regulation of the European rail transport market by opening the market for international rail freight services. However, the provisions on safety have proved to be insufficient and differences between safety requirements remain, which affect the optimum functioning of rail transport in the Community. It is of particular importance to harmonise the content of safety rules, safety certification of railway undertakings, the tasks and roles of the safety authorities and the investigation of accidents. |
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(2)

Directive 91/440/EEC, Council Directive 95/18/EC of 19 June 1995 on the licensing of railway undertakings (6) and Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (7) provide the first steps towards regulation of the European rail transport market by opening the market for international rail freight services. However, the provisions on safety have proved to be insufficient and differences between safety requirements remain, which affect the optimum functioning of rail transport in the Community. It is of particular importance to harmonise the content of safety rules, safety certification of railway undertakings, the tasks and roles of the safety authorities and the investigation of accidents.

| (3) | Metros, trams and other light rail systems are in many Member States subject to local or regional safety rules and are often supervised by local or regional authorities and not covered by the requirements on Community interoperability or licensing. Trams are furthermore often subject to road safety legislation and could therefore not be fully covered by railway safety rules. For these reasons and in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty, Member States should be allowed to exclude such local rail systems from the scope of this Directive. |
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(3)

Metros, trams and other light rail systems are in many Member States subject to local or regional safety rules and are often supervised by local or regional authorities and not covered by the requirements on Community interoperability or licensing. Trams are furthermore often subject to road safety legislation and could therefore not be fully covered by railway safety rules. For these reasons and in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty, Member States should be allowed to exclude such local rail systems from the scope of this Directive.

| (4) | Safety levels in the Community rail system are generally high, in particular compared to road transport. It is important that safety is
  at the very least
  maintained during the current restructuring phase, which will
  separate functions of previously integrated railway companies and
  move the railway sector further from self-regulation to public regulation. In line with technical and scientific progress, safety should be further improved, when reasonably practicable and taking into account the competitiveness of the rail transport mode. |
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(4)

Safety levels in the Community rail system are generally high, in particular compared to road transport. It is important that safety is
  at the very least
  maintained during the current restructuring phase, which will
  separate functions of previously integrated railway companies and
  move the railway sector further from self-regulation to public regulation. In line with technical and scientific progress, safety should be further improved, when reasonably practicable and taking into account the competitiveness of the rail transport mode.

| (5) | All those operating the railway system, infrastructure managers and railway undertakings, should bear the full responsibility for the safety of the system, each for their own part. Whenever it is appropriate, they should cooperate in implementing risk control measures. Member States should make a clear distinction between this immediate responsibility for safety and the safety authorities' task of providing a national regulatory framework and supervising the performance of the operators. |
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(5)

All those operating the railway system, infrastructure managers and railway undertakings, should bear the full responsibility for the safety of the system, each for their own part. Whenever it is appropriate, they should cooperate in implementing risk control measures. Member States should make a clear distinction between this immediate responsibility for safety and the safety authorities' task of providing a national regulatory framework and supervising the performance of the operators.

| (6) | The responsibility of infrastructure managers and railway undertakings for operating the railway system does not preclude other actors such as manufacturers, maintenance suppliers, service providers and procurement entities from assuming responsibility for their products or services in accordance with the provisions of Council Directive 96/48/EC of 23 July 1996 on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system (8) and of Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system (9) or of other relevant Community legislation. |
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(6)

The responsibility of infrastructure managers and railway undertakings for operating the railway system does not preclude other actors such as manufacturers, maintenance suppliers, service providers and procurement entities from assuming responsibility for their products or services in accordance with the provisions of Council Directive 96/48/EC of 23 July 1996 on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system (8) and of Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system (9) or of other relevant Community legislation.

| (7) | Requirements on safety of the subsystems of the trans -European rail networks are laid down in Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC. However, those Directives do not define common requirements at system level and do not deal in detail with the regulation, management and supervision of safety. When minimum safety levels of the subsystems are defined by technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs) it will be increasingly important to establish safety targets at the system level as well. |
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(7)

Requirements on safety of the subsystems of the trans -European rail networks are laid down in Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC. However, those Directives do not define common requirements at system level and do not deal in detail with the regulation, management and supervision of safety. When minimum safety levels of the subsystems are defined by technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs) it will be increasingly important to establish safety targets at the system level as well.

| (8) | Common safety targets (CSTs) and common safety methods (CSMs) should be gradually introduced to ensure that a high level of safety is maintained and, when and where necessary and reasonably practicable, improved. They should provide tools for assessment of the safety level and the performance of the operators at Community level as well as in the Member States. |
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(8)

Common safety targets (CSTs) and common safety methods (CSMs) should be gradually introduced to ensure that a high level of safety is maintained and, when and where necessary and reasonably practicable, improved. They should provide tools for assessment of the safety level and the performance of the operators at Community level as well as in the Member States.

| (9) | Information on safety of the railway system is scarce and not generally publicly available. It is thus necessary to establish common safety indicators (CSIs) in order to assess whether the system complies with the CSTs and to facilitate the monitoring of railway safety performance. However, national definitions relating to the CSIs may apply during a transitional period and due account should therefore be taken of the extent of the development of common definitions of the CSIs when the first set of CSTs is drafted. |
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(9)

Information on safety of the railway system is scarce and not generally publicly available. It is thus necessary to establish common safety indicators (CSIs) in order to assess whether the system complies with the CSTs and to facilitate the monitoring of railway safety performance. However, national definitions relating to the CSIs may apply during a transitional period and due account should therefore be taken of the extent of the development of common definitions of the CSIs when the first set of CSTs is drafted.

| (10) | National safety rules, which are often based on national technical standards, should gradually be replaced by rules based on common standards, established by TSIs.
  The introduction of
  new national rules
  should be kept to a minimum. New rules of this kind
  should be in line with Community legislation and
  should
  facilitate migration towards a common approach to railway safety. All interested parties should therefore be consulted before a Member State adopts a national safety rule that requires a higher safety level than the CSTs,
  or where
  such a rule might affect railway undertakings from other Member States
  . In such cases,
  the new draft rule should be subject to a notification to the Commission
  , which should adopt a Decision if the draft rule is not in conformity with Community legislation or with the common approach to safety
  . |
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(10)

National safety rules, which are often based on national technical standards, should gradually be replaced by rules based on common standards, established by TSIs.
  The introduction of
  new national rules
  should be kept to a minimum. New rules of this kind
  should be in line with Community legislation and
  should
  facilitate migration towards a common approach to railway safety. All interested parties should therefore be consulted before a Member State adopts a national safety rule that requires a higher safety level than the CSTs,
  or where
  such a rule might affect railway undertakings from other Member States
  . In such cases,
  the new draft rule should be subject to a notification to the Commission
  , which should adopt a Decision if the draft rule is not in conformity with Community legislation or with the common approach to safety
  .

| (11) | The current situation, in which national safety rules continue to play a role, should be regarded as a transitional stage, leading ultimately to a situation in which European rules will apply. |
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(11)

The current situation, in which national safety rules continue to play a role, should be regarded as a transitional stage, leading ultimately to a situation in which European rules will apply.

| (12) | The development of CSTs, CSMs and CSIs as well as the need to facilitate progress towards a common approach to railway safety requires technical support at Community level. The European Railway Agency established by Regulation (EC) No /2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of....
   (10) is set up to issue recommendations concerning CSTs, CSMs and CSIs and further harmonisation measures and to monitor the development of railway safety in the Community. |
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(12)

The development of CSTs, CSMs and CSIs as well as the need to facilitate progress towards a common approach to railway safety requires technical support at Community level. The European Railway Agency established by Regulation (EC) No /2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of....
   (10) is set up to issue recommendations concerning CSTs, CSMs and CSIs and further harmonisation measures and to monitor the development of railway safety in the Community.

| (13) | In carrying out their duties and fulfilling their responsibilities, infrastructure managers and railway undertakings should implement a safety management system, fulfilling Community requirements and containing common elements. Information on safety and the implementation of the safety management system should be submitted to the safety authority in the Member State concerned. |
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(13)

In carrying out their duties and fulfilling their responsibilities, infrastructure managers and railway undertakings should implement a safety management system, fulfilling Community requirements and containing common elements. Information on safety and the implementation of the safety management system should be submitted to the safety authority in the Member State concerned.

| (14) | The safety management system should take into account the fact that Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (11) and its relevant individual directives are fully applicable to the protection of the health and safety of workers engaged in railway transport. The safety management system should also take account of Council Directive 96/49/EC of 23 July 1996 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by rail (12). |
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(14)

The safety management system should take into account the fact that Council Directive 89/391/EEC of 12 June 1989 on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers at work (11) and its relevant individual directives are fully applicable to the protection of the health and safety of workers engaged in railway transport. The safety management system should also take account of Council Directive 96/49/EC of 23 July 1996 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by rail (12).

| (15) | To ensure a high level of railway safety and equal conditions for all railway undertakings, they should be subject to the same safety requirements. The safety certificate should give evidence that the railway undertaking has established its safety management system and is able to comply with the relevant safety standards and rules. For international transport services it should be enough to approve the safety management system in one Member State and give the approval Community validity. Adherence to national rules on the other hand should be subject to additional certification in each Member State. The ultimate aim should be to establish a common safety certificate with Community validity. |
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(15)

To ensure a high level of railway safety and equal conditions for all railway undertakings, they should be subject to the same safety requirements. The safety certificate should give evidence that the railway undertaking has established its safety management system and is able to comply with the relevant safety standards and rules. For international transport services it should be enough to approve the safety management system in one Member State and give the approval Community validity. Adherence to national rules on the other hand should be subject to additional certification in each Member State. The ultimate aim should be to establish a common safety certificate with Community validity.

| (16) | In addition to the safety requirements laid down in the safety certificate, licensed railway undertakings must comply with national requirements, compatible with Community law and applied in a non-discriminatory manner, relating to health, safety and social conditions, including legal provisions relating to driving time, and the rights of workers and consumers as provided for in Articles 6 and 12 of Directive 95/18/EC. |
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(16)

In addition to the safety requirements laid down in the safety certificate, licensed railway undertakings must comply with national requirements, compatible with Community law and applied in a non-discriminatory manner, relating to health, safety and social conditions, including legal provisions relating to driving time, and the rights of workers and consumers as provided for in Articles 6 and 12 of Directive 95/18/EC.

| (17) | Every infrastructure manager has a key responsibility for the safe design, maintenance and operation of its rail network. In parallel to safety certification of railway undertakings the infrastructure manager should be subject to safety authorisation by the safety authority concerning its safety management system and other provisions to meet safety requirements. |
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(17)

Every infrastructure manager has a key responsibility for the safe design, maintenance and operation of its rail network. In parallel to safety certification of railway undertakings the infrastructure manager should be subject to safety authorisation by the safety authority concerning its safety management system and other provisions to meet safety requirements.

| (18) | Member States should make efforts to assist applicants wishing to enter the market as railway undertakings. In particular they should provide information and act promptly on requests for safety certification. For railway undertakings operating international transport services, it is important for the procedures to be similar in different Member States. Although the safety certificate will contain national parts for the foreseeable future, it should nevertheless be possible to harmonise the common parts of it and facilitate the creation of a common template. |
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(18)

Member States should make efforts to assist applicants wishing to enter the market as railway undertakings. In particular they should provide information and act promptly on requests for safety certification. For railway undertakings operating international transport services, it is important for the procedures to be similar in different Member States. Although the safety certificate will contain national parts for the foreseeable future, it should nevertheless be possible to harmonise the common parts of it and facilitate the creation of a common template.

| (19) | Certification of train staff and authorisation of placing in service of in-use rolling stock for the different national networks are often insurmountable barriers to new entrants. Member States should ensure that facilities for the training and certification of train staff necessary to meet requirements under national rules are available to railway undertakings applying for a safety certificate. A common procedure should be established for authorisation of placing in service of in-use rolling stock. |
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(19)

Certification of train staff and authorisation of placing in service of in-use rolling stock for the different national networks are often insurmountable barriers to new entrants. Member States should ensure that facilities for the training and certification of train staff necessary to meet requirements under national rules are available to railway undertakings applying for a safety certificate. A common procedure should be established for authorisation of placing in service of in-use rolling stock.

| (20) | Driving times and rest periods for train drivers and train staff performing safety tasks have an important impact on the safety level of the rail system. These aspects fall under Articles 137 to 139 of the Treaty and are already subject to negotiations between the social partners under the Sectoral Dialogue Committee set up in accordance with Decision 98/500/EC (13)

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(20)

Driving times and rest periods for train drivers and train staff performing safety tasks have an important impact on the safety level of the rail system. These aspects fall under Articles 137 to 139 of the Treaty and are already subject to negotiations between the social partners under the Sectoral Dialogue Committee set up in accordance with Decision 98/500/EC (13)

  .

| (21) | The development of a safe Community railway system requires the establishment of harmonised conditions for delivering the appropriate licences to train drivers and on-board accompanying staff performing safety tasks, for which the Commission has announced its intention to propose further legislation in the near future. As far as other staff charged with safety-critical tasks are concerned, their qualifications are already being specified under Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC. |
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(21)

The development of a safe Community railway system requires the establishment of harmonised conditions for delivering the appropriate licences to train drivers and on-board accompanying staff performing safety tasks, for which the Commission has announced its intention to propose further legislation in the near future. As far as other staff charged with safety-critical tasks are concerned, their qualifications are already being specified under Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC.

| (22) | As part of the new common regulatory framework for railway safety, national authorities should be set up in all Member States to regulate and supervise railway safety. To facilitate cooperation between them at Community level, they should be given the same minimum tasks and responsibilities. The national safety authorities should be granted a high degree of independence. They should carry out their tasks in an open and non-discriminatory way to help to create a single Community rail system and cooperate to coordinate their decision-making criteria, in particular concerning safety certification of railway undertakings operating international transport services. |
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(22)

As part of the new common regulatory framework for railway safety, national authorities should be set up in all Member States to regulate and supervise railway safety. To facilitate cooperation between them at Community level, they should be given the same minimum tasks and responsibilities. The national safety authorities should be granted a high degree of independence. They should carry out their tasks in an open and non-discriminatory way to help to create a single Community rail system and cooperate to coordinate their decision-making criteria, in particular concerning safety certification of railway undertakings operating international transport services.

| (23) | Serious accidents on the railways are rare. However, they can have disastrous consequences and raise concern among the public about the safety performance of the railway system. All such accidents should, therefore, be investigated from a safety perspective to avoid recurrence and the results of the investigations should be made public. Other accidents and incidents could be significant precursors to serious accidents and should also be subject to safety investigations, when it is necessary. |
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(23)

Serious accidents on the railways are rare. However, they can have disastrous consequences and raise concern among the public about the safety performance of the railway system. All such accidents should, therefore, be investigated from a safety perspective to avoid recurrence and the results of the investigations should be made public. Other accidents and incidents could be significant precursors to serious accidents and should also be subject to safety investigations, when it is necessary.

| (24) | A safety investigation should be kept separate from the judicial inquiry into the same incident and be granted access to evidence and witnesses. It should be carried out by a permanent body that is independent of the actors of the rail sector. The body should function in a way which avoids any conflict of interest and any possible involvement in the causes of the occurrences that are investigated; in particular, its functional independence should not be affected if it is closely linked to the national safety authority or regulator of railways for organisational and legal structure purposes. Its investigations should be carried out under as much openness as possible. For each occurrence the investigation body should establish the relevant investigation group with necessary expertise to find the immediate causes and underlying causes. |
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(24)

A safety investigation should be kept separate from the judicial inquiry into the same incident and be granted access to evidence and witnesses. It should be carried out by a permanent body that is independent of the actors of the rail sector. The body should function in a way which avoids any conflict of interest and any possible involvement in the causes of the occurrences that are investigated; in particular, its functional independence should not be affected if it is closely linked to the national safety authority or regulator of railways for organisational and legal structure purposes. Its investigations should be carried out under as much openness as possible. For each occurrence the investigation body should establish the relevant investigation group with necessary expertise to find the immediate causes and underlying causes.

| (25) | The reports on investigations and any findings and recommendations provide crucial information for the further improvement of rail safety and should be made publicly available at Community level. Safety recommendations should be acted upon by the addressees and actions reported back to the investigating body. |
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(25)

The reports on investigations and any findings and recommendations provide crucial information for the further improvement of rail safety and should be made publicly available at Community level. Safety recommendations should be acted upon by the addressees and actions reported back to the investigating body.

| (26) | Since the objectives of the proposed action, namely to coordinate activities in the Member States to regulate and supervise safety and to investigate accidents and to establish at Community level common safety targets, common safety methods, common safety indicators and common requirements of safety certificates, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale 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 Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. |
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(26)

Since the objectives of the proposed action, namely to coordinate activities in the Member States to regulate and supervise safety and to investigate accidents and to establish at Community level common safety targets, common safety methods, common safety indicators and common requirements of safety certificates, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of the scale 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 Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.

| (27) | The measures necessary for the implementation of this Directive should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedure for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (14). |
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(27)

The measures necessary for the implementation of this Directive should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedure for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (14).

| (28) | This Directive aims at reorganising and bringing together the relevant Community legislation on railway safety. Consequently, provisions for safety certification of railway undertakings that were previously set out in Directive 2001/14/EC should, together with all references to safety certification, be repealed. Directive 95/18/EC included requirements on safety qualifications of operational staff and on safety of rolling stock that are covered by the requirements on safety certification of this Directive and should therefore no longer be part of the licensing requirements. A licensed railway undertaking should hold a safety certificate in order to be granted access to the railway infrastructure. |
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(28)

This Directive aims at reorganising and bringing together the relevant Community legislation on railway safety. Consequently, provisions for safety certification of railway undertakings that were previously set out in Directive 2001/14/EC should, together with all references to safety certification, be repealed. Directive 95/18/EC included requirements on safety qualifications of operational staff and on safety of rolling stock that are covered by the requirements on safety certification of this Directive and should therefore no longer be part of the licensing requirements. A licensed railway undertaking should hold a safety certificate in order to be granted access to the railway infrastructure.

| (29) | The Member States should lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Directive and ensure that they are implemented. Those penalties must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive, |
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(29)

The Member States should lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the provisions of this Directive and ensure that they are implemented. Those penalties must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS

Article 1

Purpose

The purpose of this Directive is to ensure the development and improvement of safety on the Community's railways
  and improved access to the market for rail transport services
  by:

| (a) | harmonising
  rules and
  the regulatory structure in the Member States; |
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(a)

harmonising
  rules and
  the regulatory structure in the Member States;

| (b) | defining responsibilities between the actors; |
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(b)

defining responsibilities between the actors;

| (c) | developing common safety targets and common safety methods; |
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(c)

developing common safety targets and common safety methods;

| (d) | requiring the establishment, in every Member State, of a safety authority and an accident and incident investigating body; |
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(d)

requiring the establishment, in every Member State, of a safety authority and an accident and incident investigating body;

| (e) | defining common principles for the management, regulation and supervision of railway safety. |
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(e)

defining common principles for the management, regulation and supervision of railway safety.

Article 2

Scope

1.   This Directive applies to the railway system in the Member States, which may be broken down into subsystems for structural and operational areas. It covers safety requirements on the system as a whole, including the safe management of infrastructure and of traffic operation and the interaction between railway undertakings and infrastructure managers.

2.   Member States may exclude from the measures they adopt in implementation of this Directive:

| (a) | metros, trams and other light rail systems; |
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(a)

metros, trams and other light rail systems;

| (b) | networks that are functionally separate from the rest of the railway system and intended only for the operation of local, urban or suburban passenger services, as well as railway undertakings operating solely on these networks; |
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(b)

networks that are functionally separate from the rest of the railway system and intended only for the operation of local, urban or suburban passenger services, as well as railway undertakings operating solely on these networks;

| (c) | privately owned railway infrastructure that exists solely for use by the infrastructure owner for its own freight operations. |
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(c)

privately owned railway infrastructure that exists solely for use by the infrastructure owner for its own freight operations.

Article 3

Definitions

For the purpose of this Directive, the following definitions shall apply:

| (a) | ‘railway system’ means the totality of the subsystems for structural and operational areas, as defined in Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC, as well as the management and operation of the system as a whole; |
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(a)

‘railway system’ means the totality of the subsystems for structural and operational areas, as defined in Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC, as well as the management and operation of the system as a whole;

| (b) | ‘infrastructure manager’ means any body or undertaking that is responsible in particular for establishing and maintaining railway infrastructure, or a part thereof, as defined in Article 3 of Directive 91/440/EEC, which may also include the management of infrastructure control and safety systems. The functions of the infrastructure manager on a network or part of a network may be allocated to different bodies or undertakings; |
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(b)

‘infrastructure manager’ means any body or undertaking that is responsible in particular for establishing and maintaining railway infrastructure, or a part thereof, as defined in Article 3 of Directive 91/440/EEC, which may also include the management of infrastructure control and safety systems. The functions of the infrastructure manager on a network or part of a network may be allocated to different bodies or undertakings;

| (c) | ‘railway undertaking’ means railway undertaking as defined in Directive 2001/14/EC, and any other public or private undertaking, the activity of which is to provide transport of goods and/or passengers by rail on the basis that the undertaking must ensure traction; this also includes undertakings which provide traction only; |
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(c)

‘railway undertaking’ means railway undertaking as defined in Directive 2001/14/EC, and any other public or private undertaking, the activity of which is to provide transport of goods and/or passengers by rail on the basis that the undertaking must ensure traction; this also includes undertakings which provide traction only;

| (d) | ‘technical specification for interoperability (TSI)’ means the specifications by which each subsystem or part of a subsystem is covered in order to meet the essential requirements and ensure the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed and conventional rail systems as defined in Directive 96/48/EC and Directive 2001/16/EC; |
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(d)

‘technical specification for interoperability (TSI)’ means the specifications by which each subsystem or part of a subsystem is covered in order to meet the essential requirements and ensure the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed and conventional rail systems as defined in Directive 96/48/EC and Directive 2001/16/EC;

| (e) | ‘common safety targets (CSTs)’ means the safety levels that must at least be reached by different parts of the rail system (such as the conventional rail system, the high speed rail system, long railway tunnels or lines solely used for freight transport) and by the system as a whole, expressed in risk acceptance criteria; |
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(e)

‘common safety targets (CSTs)’ means the safety levels that must at least be reached by different parts of the rail system (such as the conventional rail system, the high speed rail system, long railway tunnels or lines solely used for freight transport) and by the system as a whole, expressed in risk acceptance criteria;

| (f) | ‘common safety methods (CSMs)’ means the methods to be developed to describe how safety levels and achievement of safety targets and compliance with other safety requirements are assessed; |
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(f)

‘common safety methods (CSMs)’ means the methods to be developed to describe how safety levels and achievement of safety targets and compliance with other safety requirements are assessed;

| (g) | ‘safety authority’ means the national body entrusted with the tasks regarding railway safety in accordance with this Directive or any binational body entrusted by Member States with these tasks in order to ensure a unified safety regime for specialised cross-border infrastructures; |
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(g)

‘safety authority’ means the national body entrusted with the tasks regarding railway safety in accordance with this Directive or any binational body entrusted by Member States with these tasks in order to ensure a unified safety regime for specialised cross-border infrastructures;

| (h) | ‘national safety rules’ means all rules containing railway safety requirements imposed at Member State level and applicable to more than one railway undertaking, irrespective of the body issuing them; |
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(h)

‘national safety rules’ means all rules containing railway safety requirements imposed at Member State level and applicable to more than one railway undertaking, irrespective of the body issuing them;

| (i) | ‘safety management system’ means the organisation and arrangements established by an infrastructure manager or a railway undertaking to ensure the safe management of its operations; |
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(i)

‘safety management system’ means the organisation and arrangements established by an infrastructure manager or a railway undertaking to ensure the safe management of its operations;

| (j) | ‘investigator-in-charge’ means a person responsible for the organisation, conduct and control of an investigation; |
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(j)

‘investigator-in-charge’ means a person responsible for the organisation, conduct and control of an investigation;

| (k) | ‘accident’ means an unwanted or unintended sudden event or a specific chain of such events which have harmful consequences; accidents are divided into the following categories: collisions, derailments, level-crossing accidents, accidents to persons caused by rolling stock in motion, fires and others; |
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(k)

‘accident’ means an unwanted or unintended sudden event or a specific chain of such events which have harmful consequences; accidents are divided into the following categories: collisions, derailments, level-crossing accidents, accidents to persons caused by rolling stock in motion, fires and others;

| (l) | ‘serious accident’ means any train collision or derailment of trains resulting in the death of at least one person or serious injuries to five or more persons or extensive damage to rolling stock, the infrastructure or the environment, and any other similar accident with an obvious impact on railway safety regulation or the management of safety; ‘extensive damage’ means damage that can immediately be assessed by the investigating body to cost at least EUR 2 million in total; |
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(l)

‘serious accident’ means any train collision or derailment of trains resulting in the death of at least one person or serious injuries to five or more persons or extensive damage to rolling stock, the infrastructure or the environment, and any other similar accident with an obvious impact on railway safety regulation or the management of safety; ‘extensive damage’ means damage that can immediately be assessed by the investigating body to cost at least EUR 2 million in total;

| (m) | ‘incident’ means any occurrence, other than an accident or serious accident, associated with the operation of trains and affecting the safety of operation; |
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(m)

‘incident’ means any occurrence, other than an accident or serious accident, associated with the operation of trains and affecting the safety of operation;

| (n) | ‘investigation’ means a process conducted for the purpose of accident and incident prevention which includes the gathering and analysis of information, the drawing of conclusions, including the determination of causes and, when appropriate, the making of safety recommendations; |
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(n)

‘investigation’ means a process conducted for the purpose of accident and incident prevention which includes the gathering and analysis of information, the drawing of conclusions, including the determination of causes and, when appropriate, the making of safety recommendations;

| (o) | ‘causes’ means actions, omissions, events or conditions, or a combination thereof, which led to the accident or incident; |
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(o)

‘causes’ means actions, omissions, events or conditions, or a combination thereof, which led to the accident or incident;

| (p) | ‘Agency’ means the European Railway Agency, the Community agency for railway safety and interoperability; |
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(p)

‘Agency’ means the European Railway Agency, the Community agency for railway safety and interoperability;

| (q) | ‘notified bodies’ means the bodies which are responsible for assessing the conformity or suitability for use of the interoperability constituents or for appraising the EC procedure for verification of the subsystems, as defined in Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC; |
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(q)

‘notified bodies’ means the bodies which are responsible for assessing the conformity or suitability for use of the interoperability constituents or for appraising the EC procedure for verification of the subsystems, as defined in Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC;

| (r) | ‘interoperability constituents’ means any elementary component, group of components, subassembly or complete assembly of equipment incorporated or intended to be incorporated into a subsystem upon which the interoperability of the high-speed or conventional rail system depends directly or indirectly, as defined in Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC. The concept of a ‘constituent’ covers both tangible objects and intangible objects such as software. |
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(r)

‘interoperability constituents’ means any elementary component, group of components, subassembly or complete assembly of equipment incorporated or intended to be incorporated into a subsystem upon which the interoperability of the high-speed or conventional rail system depends directly or indirectly, as defined in Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC. The concept of a ‘constituent’ covers both tangible objects and intangible objects such as software.

CHAPTER II

DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF SAFETY

Article 4

Development and improvement of railway safety

1.   Member States shall ensure that railway safety is generally maintained and, where reasonably practicable, continually improved, taking into consideration the development of Community legislation and technical and scientific progress and giving priority to the prevention of serious accidents.

Member States shall ensure that safety rules are laid down, applied and enforced in an open and non-discriminatory manner, fostering the development of a single European rail transport system.

2.
     
  Member States shall ensure that measures to develop and improve rail safety take account of the need for a system-based approach.

3.   Member States shall ensure that the responsibility for the safe operation of the railway system and the control of risks associated with it is laid upon the infrastructure managers and railway undertakings, obliging them to implement necessary risk control measures, where appropriate in cooperation with each other, to apply national safety rules and standards, and to establish safety management systems in accordance with this Directive.

Without prejudice to civil liability in accordance with the legal requirements of the Member States, each infrastructure manager and railway undertaking shall be made responsible for its part of the system and its safe operation, including supply of material and contracting of services, vis-à-vis users, customers
  , the workers concerned
  and third parties.

This shall be without prejudice to the responsibility of each manufacturer, maintenance supplier, wagon keeper, service provider and procurement entity to ensure that rolling stock, installations, accessories and equipment and services supplied by them comply with the requirements and the conditions for use specified, so that they can be safely put into operation by the railway undertaking and/or infrastructure manager.

Article 5

Common safety indicators

1.   In order to facilitate the assessment of the achievement of the CST and to provide for the monitoring of the general development of railway safety Member States shall collect information on common safety indicators (CSIs) through the annual reports of the safety authorities as referred to in Article 18.

The first reference year for the CSIs shall be... (15); they shall be reported on in the annual report the following year.

The CSIs shall be established as set out in Annex I.

2.   Annex I shall be revised, by... (16), in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2), in particular to include common definitions of the CSI and common methods to calculate accident costs.

Article 6

Common safety methods

1.   A first set of CSMs, covering at least the methods described in paragraph 3(a), shall be adopted by the Commission by... (17) in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2). They shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

A second set of CSMs, covering the remaining part of the methods as described in paragraph 3, shall be adopted by the Commission by
   (18) in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2). They shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

2.   Draft CSMs and draft revised CSMs shall be drawn up by the Agency under mandates which shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2).

The draft CSMs shall be based on an examination of existing methods in the Member States.

3.   The CSMs shall describe how the safety level, and the achievement of safety targets and compliance with other safety requirements, are assessed by elaborating and defining:

| (a) | risk evaluation and assessment methods, |
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(a)

risk evaluation and assessment methods,

| (b) | methods for assessing conformity with requirements in safety certificates and safety authorisations issued in accordance with Articles 10 and 11, and |
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(b)

methods for assessing conformity with requirements in safety certificates and safety authorisations issued in accordance with Articles 10 and 11, and

| (c) | as far as they are not yet covered by TSIs, methods to check that the structural subsystems of the trans-European high-speed and conventional rail systems are operated and maintained in accordance with the relevant essential requirements. |
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(c)

as far as they are not yet covered by TSIs, methods to check that the structural subsystems of the trans-European high-speed and conventional rail systems are operated and maintained in accordance with the relevant essential requirements.

4.   The CSMs shall be revised at regular intervals in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2), taking into account the experience gained from their application and the global development of railway safety and the obligations on Member States laid down in Article 4(1).

5.   Member States shall make any necessary amendments to their national safety rules in the light of the adoption of CSMs and revisions to them.

Article 7

Common safety targets

1.   The CSTs shall be developed, adopted and revised following the procedures laid down in this Article.

2.   Draft CSTs and draft revised CSTs shall be drawn up by the Agency under mandates which shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2).

3.   The first set of draft CSTs shall be based on an examination of existing targets and safety performance in the Member States and shall ensure that the current safety performance of the rail system is not reduced in any Member State. They shall be adopted by the Commission by ... (19) in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2), and shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

The second set of draft CSTs shall be based on the experiences gained from the first set of CSTs and their implementation. They shall reflect any priority areas where safety needs to be further improved. They shall be adopted by the Commission by ... (20) in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2), and shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

All proposals for draft and revised CSTs shall reflect the obligations on Member States laid down in Article 4(1). Such proposals shall be accompanied by an assessment of the estimated costs and benefits, indicating their likely impact for all the operators and economic agents involved and their impact on the societal acceptance of risk. They shall contain a timetable for gradual implementation, where necessary, in particular to take account of the nature and extent of investment required to apply them. They shall analyse the possible impact on TSI for the subsystems and contain, where appropriate, consequential proposals for amendments to the TSI.

4.   The CSTs shall define the safety levels that must at least be reached by different parts of the railway system and by the system as a whole in each Member State, expressed in risk acceptance criteria for:

| (a) | individual risks relating to passengers, staff including the staff of contractors, level crossing users and others, and, without prejudice to existing national and international liability rules, individual risks relating to unauthorised persons on railway premises; |
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(a)

individual risks relating to passengers, staff including the staff of contractors, level crossing users and others, and, without prejudice to existing national and international liability rules, individual risks relating to unauthorised persons on railway premises;

| (b) | societal risks. |
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(b)

societal risks.

5.   The CSTs shall be revised at regular intervals in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2), taking into account the global development of railway safety.

6.   Member States shall make any necessary amendments to their national safety rules in order to achieve at least the CSTs, and any revised CSTs, in accordance with the implementation timetables attached to them. They shall notify these rules to the Commission in accordance with Article 8(4).

Article 8

National safety rules

1.   
  In application of this Directive,
  Member States shall establish binding national safety rules and shall ensure that they are published and made available to all infrastructure managers, railway undertakings, applicants for a safety certificate and applicants for a safety authorisation
  in clear language that can be understood by the parties concerned
  .

2.   Member States shall, by ... (21), notify the Commission of all the relevant national safety rules in force, as set out in Annex II, and indicate their area of application.

The notification shall further provide information on the principal content of the rules with references to the legal texts, on the form of legislation and on which body or organisation is responsible for its publication.

3.
     
  The Agency shall, by ... (22), evaluate the way in which national safety rules are published and made available in accordance with paragraph 1. It shall also make recommendations to the Commission on measures to be adopted with a view to developing a single standard form for the publication of such rules and establishing language arrangements in order to make the relevant information more easily accessible to users.

4.   Member States shall forthwith notify the Commission of any amendment to the notified national safety rules and of any new such rule that might be adopted, unless the rule is wholly relating to the implementation of TSIs.

5.
     
  In order to keep the introduction of new specific national rules to a minimum and thus prevent further barriers from being created, and with a view to the gradual harmonisation of safety rules, the Commission shall monitor the introduction of new national rules by Member States.

6.   
  If,
  after the adoption of CSTs,
  a Member State intends to
  introduce a new national safety rule which requires a higher safety level than the CSTs
  , or if a Member State intends to introduce a new national safety rule which may affect operations of railway undertakings from other Member States on the territory of the Member State concerned,
  the Member State shall consult all interested parties in due time
  and the procedure
  in paragraph 7 shall apply.

7.   The Member State shall
  submit
  the draft safety rule to the Commission
  for authorisation
  , stating the reasons for introducing it.

If the Commission finds that the draft safety rule is incompatible with the CSMs or with achieving at least the CSTs, or that it constitutes a means of arbitrary discrimination or a disguised restriction on rail transport operations between Member States, a Decision, addressed to the Member State concerned, shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2).

If no Decision has been adopted within six months of submission of the draft, the Member State may bring the rule into force
  .

Article 9

Safety management systems

1.   Infrastructure managers and railway undertakings shall establish their safety management systems to ensure that the railway system can achieve at least the CSTs, is in conformity with the national safety rules described in Article 8 and Annex II and with safety requirements laid down in the TSIs, and that the relevant parts of CSMs are applied.

2.   The safety management system shall meet the requirements and contain the elements laid down in Annex III, adapted to the character, extent and other conditions of the activity pursued. It shall ensure the control of all risks associated with the activity of the infrastructure manager or railway undertaking, including the supply of maintenance and material and the use of contractors. Without prejudice to existing national and international liability rules, the safety management system shall also take into account, where appropriate and reasonable, the risks arising as a result of activities by other parties.

3.   The safety management system of any infrastructure manager shall take into account the effects of operations by different railway undertakings on the network and make provisions to allow all railway undertakings to operate in accordance with TSIs and national safety rules and with conditions laid down in their safety certificate. It shall furthermore be developed with the aim of coordinating the emergency procedures of the infrastructure manager with all railway undertakings that operate on its infrastructure.

4.   Each year all infrastructure managers and railway undertakings shall submit to the safety authority by 30 June an annual safety report concerning the preceding calendar year. The safety report shall contain:

| (a) | information on how the organisation's corporate safety targets are met and the results of safety plans; |
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(a)

information on how the organisation's corporate safety targets are met and the results of safety plans;

| (b) | the development of national safety indicators, and of the CSIs laid down in Annex I, as far as it is relevant to the reporting organisation; |
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(b)

the development of national safety indicators, and of the CSIs laid down in Annex I, as far as it is relevant to the reporting organisation;

| (c) | the results of internal safety auditing; |
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(c)

the results of internal safety auditing;

| (d) | observations on deficiencies and malfunctions of railway operations and infrastructure management that might be relevant for the safety authority. |
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(d)

observations on deficiencies and malfunctions of railway operations and infrastructure management that might be relevant for the safety authority.

CHAPTER III

SAFETY CERTIFICATION AND AUTHORISATION

Article 10

Safety certificates

1.   In order to be granted access to the railway infrastructure, a railway undertaking must hold a safety certificate as provided for in this Chapter. The safety certificate may cover the whole railway network of a Member State or only a defined part thereof.

The purpose of the safety certificate is to provide evidence that the railway undertaking has established its safety management system and can meet requirements laid down in TSIs and other relevant Community legislation and in national safety rules in order to control risks and operate safely on the network.

2.   The safety certificate shall comprise:

| (a) | certification confirming acceptance of the railway undertaking's safety management system as described in Article 9 and Annex III, and |
| --- | --- |

(a)

certification confirming acceptance of the railway undertaking's safety management system as described in Article 9 and Annex III, and

| (b) | certification confirming acceptance of the provisions adopted by the railway undertaking to meet specific requirements necessary for the safe operation of the relevant network. The requirements may include application of TSIs and national safety rules, acceptance of staff's certificates and authorisation to place in service the rolling stock used by the railway undertaking. The certification shall be based on documentation submitted by the railway undertaking as described in Annex IV. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

certification confirming acceptance of the provisions adopted by the railway undertaking to meet specific requirements necessary for the safe operation of the relevant network. The requirements may include application of TSIs and national safety rules, acceptance of staff's certificates and authorisation to place in service the rolling stock used by the railway undertaking. The certification shall be based on documentation submitted by the railway undertaking as described in Annex IV.

3.   The safety authority in the Member State where the railway undertaking first establishes its operation shall grant the certification in accordance with paragraph 2.

The certification granted in accordance with paragraph 2 must specify the type and extent of the railway operations covered. The certification granted in accordance with paragraph 2(a) shall be valid throughout the Community for equivalent rail transport operations.

4.   The safety authority in the Member State in which the railway undertaking is planning to operate additional rail transport services shall grant the additional national certification necessary in accordance with paragraph 2(b).

5.   The safety certificate shall be renewed upon application by the railway undertaking at intervals not exceeding five years. It shall be wholly or partly updated whenever the type or extent of the operation is substantially altered.

The holder of the safety certificate shall without delay inform the competent safety authority of all major changes in the conditions of the relevant part of the safety certificate. It shall furthermore notify the competent safety authority whenever new categories of staff or new types of rolling stock are introduced.

The safety authority may require that the relevant part of the safety certificate be revised following substantial changes in the safety regulatory framework.

If the safety authority finds that the holder of the safety certificate no longer satisfies the conditions for a certification which it has issued, it shall revoke part (a) and/or (b) of the certificate, giving reasons for its decision. The safety authority that has revoked an additional national certification granted in accordance with paragraph 4 shall promptly inform the safety authority that granted the certification under paragraph 2(a) of its decision.

Similarly, a safety authority must revoke a safety certificate if it is apparent that the holder of the safety certificate has not used it as intended in the year following its issue.

6.   The safety authority shall inform the Agency within one month of the safety certificates referred to in paragraph 2(a) that have been issued, renewed, amended or revoked. It shall state the name and address of the railway undertaking, the issue date, scope and validity of the safety certificate and, in case of revocation, the reasons for its decision.

7.   The Agency shall, by ... (23), evaluate the development of safety certification and submit a report to the Commission with recommendations on a strategy for migration towards a single Community safety certificate. The Commission shall take appropriate action following the recommendation.

Article 11

Safety authorisation of infrastructure managers

1.   In order to be allowed to manage and operate a rail infrastructure the infrastructure manager must obtain a safety authorisation from the safety authority in the Member State where he is established.

The safety authorisation shall comprise:

| (a) | authorisation confirming acceptance of the infrastructure manager's safety management system as described in Article 9 and Annex III, and |
| --- | --- |

(a)

authorisation confirming acceptance of the infrastructure manager's safety management system as described in Article 9 and Annex III, and

| (b) | authorisation confirming acceptance of the provisions of the infrastructure manager to meet specific requirements necessary for the safe design, maintenance and operation of the railway infrastructure including, where appropriate, the maintenance and operation of the traffic control and signalling system. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

authorisation confirming acceptance of the provisions of the infrastructure manager to meet specific requirements necessary for the safe design, maintenance and operation of the railway infrastructure including, where appropriate, the maintenance and operation of the traffic control and signalling system.

2.   The safety authorisation shall be renewed upon application by the infrastructure manager at intervals not exceeding five years. It shall be wholly or partly updated whenever substantial changes are made to the infrastructure, signalling or energy supply or to the principles of its operation and maintenance. The holder of the safety authorisation shall without delay inform the safety authority of all such changes.

The safety authority may require that the safety authorisation be revised following substantial changes to the safety regulatory framework.

If the safety authority finds that an authorised infrastructure manager no longer satisfies the conditions for a safety authorisation it shall revoke the authorisation, giving reasons for its decisions.

3.   The safety authority shall inform the Agency within one month of the safety authorisations that have been issued, renewed, amended or revoked. It shall state the name and address of the infrastructure manager, the issue date, the scope and validity of the safety authorisation and, in case of revocation, the reasons for its decision.

Article 12

Application requirements
  relating to safety certification and safety authorisation

1.   The safety authority shall take a decision on an application for safety certification or safety authorisation without delay and in any event not more than four months after all information required and any supplementary information requested by the safety authority has been submitted. If the applicant is requested to submit supplementary information, such information shall be submitted promptly.

2.   In order to facilitate the establishment of new railway undertakings and the submission of applications from railway undertakings from other Member States, the safety authority shall give detailed guidance on how to obtain the safety certificate. It shall list all requirements that have been laid down for the purpose of Article 10(2) and make all relevant documents available to the applicant.

Special guidance shall be given to railway undertakings that apply for a safety certificate concerning services on a defined limited part of an infrastructure, specifically identifying the rules that are valid for the part in question.

3.   An application guidance document describing and explaining the requirements for the safety certificates and listing the documents that must be submitted shall be made available to the applicants free of charge.
  A summary of the application guidance document shall be provided in at least English, French and German.
  All applications for safety certificates shall be submitted in the language required by the safety authority.

Article 13

Access to training facilities

1.   Member States shall ensure that railway undertakings
  and infrastructure managers
  applying for a safety certificate
  or authorisation
  have fair and non-discriminatory access to training facilities for train
  drivers, staff
  accompanying the trains
  and staff performing vital safety tasks, such as signalmen and stationmasters
  , whenever such training is necessary for the fulfilment of requirements to obtain the safety certificate
  or authorisation
  .

The services offered must include training on necessary route knowledge, operating rules and procedures, the signalling and control command system and emergency procedures applied on the routes operated.

If the training services do not include examinations and granting of certificates, Member States shall ensure that railway undertakings have access to such certification if it is a requirement of the safety certificate.

The safety authority shall ensure that the provision of training services or, where appropriate, the granting of certificates meets the safety requirements laid down in TSIs or national safety rules described in Article 8 and Annex II.

2.   If the training facilities are available only through the services of one single railway undertaking or the infrastructure manager, Member States shall ensure that they are made available to other railway undertakings at
  a non-discriminatory and reasonable cost-related
  price.

3.
     
  Member States shall ensure that certificates issued to train drivers, staff accompanying trains and staff performing vital safety tasks in accordance with paragraph 1 are treated as valid for the rail network or the route for which they were originally granted, irrespective of the railway undertaking for which the certified member of staff works.

4.   In every case each railway undertaking and each infrastructure manager shall be responsible for the level of training and qualifications of its staff carrying out safety-related work as set out in Article 9 and Annex III.

Article 14

Placing in service of in-use rolling stock

1.   Rolling stock that has been authorised to be placed in service in one Member State in accordance with Article 10(2)(b) and is not fully covered by the relevant TSIs shall be authorised to be placed in service in another or other Member States in accordance with this Article, if an authorisation is required by the latter Member State or States.

2.   The railway undertaking applying for authorisation to place rolling stock in service in another Member State shall submit a technical file concerning the rolling stock or type of rolling stock to the relevant safety authority, indicating its intended use on the network. The file shall contain the following information:

| (a) | evidence that the rolling stock has been authorised to be placed in service in another Member State and records that show its history of operation, maintenance and, where applicable, technical modifications undertaken after the authorisation; |
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(a)

evidence that the rolling stock has been authorised to be placed in service in another Member State and records that show its history of operation, maintenance and, where applicable, technical modifications undertaken after the authorisation;

| (b) | relevant technical data, maintenance programme and operational characteristics requested by the safety authority and needed for its complementary authorisation; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

relevant technical data, maintenance programme and operational characteristics requested by the safety authority and needed for its complementary authorisation;

| (c) | evidence on technical and operational characteristics that shows that the rolling stock is in compliance with the energy supply system, the signalling and control command system, the track gauge and infrastructure gauges, the maximum allowed axle load and other constraints of the network; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

evidence on technical and operational characteristics that shows that the rolling stock is in compliance with the energy supply system, the signalling and control command system, the track gauge and infrastructure gauges, the maximum allowed axle load and other constraints of the network;

| (d) | information on exemptions from national safety rules that are needed to grant authorisation and evidence, based on risk assessment, showing that the acceptance of the rolling stock does not introduce undue risks to the network. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

information on exemptions from national safety rules that are needed to grant authorisation and evidence, based on risk assessment, showing that the acceptance of the rolling stock does not introduce undue risks to the network.

3.   The safety authority may request that test runs on the network be undertaken to verify compliance with the restrictive parameters referred to in paragraph 2(c) and shall in that case prescribe their range and content.

4.   The safety authority shall adopt its decision on an application in accordance with this Article without delay and not later than four months after the complete technical file, including documentation of the test runs, has been submitted. The certificate of authorisation may contain conditions for use and other restrictions.

Article 15

Harmonisation of safety certificates

1.   Decisions on common harmonised requirements in accordance with Article 10(2)(b) and Annex IV and a common format for application guidance documents shall be adopted, by ... (24), in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2).

2.   The Agency shall recommend common harmonised requirements and a common format for application guidance documents under a mandate which shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2).

CHAPTER IV

SAFETY AUTHORITY

Article 16

Tasks

1.   Each Member State shall establish a safety authority. This authority may be the Ministry responsible for transport matters and shall be independent in its organisation, legal structure and decision making from any railway undertaking, infrastructure manager, applicant and procurement entity.

2.   The safety authority shall be entrusted with at least the following tasks:

| (a) | authorising the bringing into service of the structural subsystems constituting the trans-European high-speed rail system in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 96/48/EC and checking that they are operated and maintained in accordance with the relevant essential requirements; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

authorising the bringing into service of the structural subsystems constituting the trans-European high-speed rail system in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 96/48/EC and checking that they are operated and maintained in accordance with the relevant essential requirements;

| (b) | authorising the bringing into service of the structural subsystems constituting the trans-European conventional rail system in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 2001/16/EC and checking that they are operated and maintained in accordance with the relevant essential requirements; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

authorising the bringing into service of the structural subsystems constituting the trans-European conventional rail system in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 2001/16/EC and checking that they are operated and maintained in accordance with the relevant essential requirements;

| (c) | supervising that the interoperability constituents are in compliance with the essential requirements as required by Article 12 of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

supervising that the interoperability constituents are in compliance with the essential requirements as required by Article 12 of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC;

| (d) | authorising the placing in service of new and substantially altered rolling stock that is not yet covered by a TSI; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

authorising the placing in service of new and substantially altered rolling stock that is not yet covered by a TSI;

| (e) | the issue, renewal, amendment and revocation of relevant parts of safety certificates and of safety authorisations granted in accordance with Articles 10 and 11 and checking that conditions and requirements laid down in them are met and that infrastructure managers and railway undertakings are operating under the requirements of Community or national law; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

the issue, renewal, amendment and revocation of relevant parts of safety certificates and of safety authorisations granted in accordance with Articles 10 and 11 and checking that conditions and requirements laid down in them are met and that infrastructure managers and railway undertakings are operating under the requirements of Community or national law;

| (f) | monitoring, promoting and, where appropriate, enforcing and developing the safety regulatory framework, including the system of national safety rules; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

monitoring, promoting and, where appropriate, enforcing and developing the safety regulatory framework, including the system of national safety rules;

| (g) | supervising that rolling stock is duly registered and that safety-related information in the national register, established in accordance with Article 14 of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC, is accurate and kept up-to-date; |
| --- | --- |

(g)

supervising that rolling stock is duly registered and that safety-related information in the national register, established in accordance with Article 14 of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC, is accurate and kept up-to-date;

3.   The tasks referred to in paragraph 2 may not be transferred or subcontracted to any infrastructure manager, railway undertaking or procurement entity.

Article 17

Decision-making principles

1.   The safety authority shall carry out its tasks in an open, non-discriminatory and transparent way. In particular it shall allow all parties to be heard and give reasons for its decisions.

It shall promptly respond to requests and applications and communicate its requests for information without delay and adopt all its decisions within four months after all requested information has been provided. It may at any time request the technical assistance of infrastructure managers and railway undertakings or other qualified bodies when it is carrying out the tasks referred to in Article 16.

In the process of developing the national regulatory framework, the safety authority shall consult all persons involved and interested parties, including infrastructure managers, railway undertakings, manufacturers and maintenance providers, users and staff representatives.

2.   The safety authority shall be free to carry out all inspections and investigations that are needed for the accomplishment of its tasks. It shall be granted access to all relevant documents and to premises, installations and equipment of infrastructure managers and railway undertakings.

3.   Member States shall take the measures necessary to ensure that decisions taken by the safety authority are subject to judicial review.

4.   The safety authorities shall conduct an active exchange of views and experience for the purpose of harmonising their decision-making criteria across the Community. Their cooperation shall in particular aim at facilitating and coordinating the safety certification of railway undertakings which have been granted international train paths in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 15 of Directive 2001/14/EC.

The Agency shall support the safety authorities in these tasks.

Article 18

Annual report

Each year the safety authority shall publish an annual report concerning its activities in the preceding year and send it to the Agency by 30 September at the latest. The report shall contain information on:

| (a) | the development of railway safety, including an aggregation at Member State level of the CSIs laid down in Annex I; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the development of railway safety, including an aggregation at Member State level of the CSIs laid down in Annex I;

| (b) | important changes in legislation and regulation concerning railway safety; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

important changes in legislation and regulation concerning railway safety;

| (c) | the development of safety certification and safety authorisation; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the development of safety certification and safety authorisation;

| (d) | results of and experience relating to the supervision of infrastructure managers and railway undertakings. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

results of and experience relating to the supervision of infrastructure managers and railway undertakings.

CHAPTER V

ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT INVESTIGATION

Article 19

Obligation to investigate

1.   Member States shall ensure that an investigation is carried out by the investigating body referred to in Article 21 after serious accidents on the railway system, the objective of which is possible improvement of railway safety and the prevention of accidents.

2.   In addition to serious accidents, the investigating body referred to in Article 21 may investigate those accidents and incidents which under slightly different conditions might have led to serious accidents, including technical failures of the structural subsystems or of interoperability constituents of the trans-European high-speed or conventional rail systems.

The investigating body shall, at its discretion, decide whether or not an investigation of such an accident or incident shall be undertaken. In its decision it shall take into account:

| (a) | the seriousness of the accident or incident; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the seriousness of the accident or incident;

| (b) | whether it forms part of a series of accidents or incidents relevant to the system as a whole; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

whether it forms part of a series of accidents or incidents relevant to the system as a whole;

| (c) | its impact on railway safety on a Community level, and |
| --- | --- |

(c)

its impact on railway safety on a Community level, and

| (d) | requests from infrastructure managers, railway undertakings, the safety authority or the Member States. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

requests from infrastructure managers, railway undertakings, the safety authority or the Member States.

3.   The extent of investigations and the procedure to be followed in carrying out such investigations shall be determined by the investigating body, taking into account the principles and the objectives of Articles 20 and 22 and depending on the lessons it expects to learn from the accident or incident for the improvement of safety.

4.   The investigation shall in no case be concerned with apportioning blame or liability.

Article 20

Status of investigation

1.   Member States shall define, in the framework of their respective legal system, the legal status of the investigation that will enable the investigators-in-charge to carry out their task in the most efficient way and within the shortest time.

2.   In accordance with the legislation in force in the Member States and, where appropriate, in cooperation with the authorities responsible for the judicial inquiry, the investigators shall, as soon as possible, be given:

| (a) | access to the site of the accident or incident as well as to the rolling stock involved, the related infrastructure and traffic control and signalling installations; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

access to the site of the accident or incident as well as to the rolling stock involved, the related infrastructure and traffic control and signalling installations;

| (b) | the right to an immediate listing of evidence and controlled removal of wreckage, infrastructure installations or components for examination or analysis purposes; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the right to an immediate listing of evidence and controlled removal of wreckage, infrastructure installations or components for examination or analysis purposes;

| (c) | access to and use of the contents of on-board recorders and equipment for recording of verbal messages and registration of the operation of the signalling and traffic control system; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

access to and use of the contents of on-board recorders and equipment for recording of verbal messages and registration of the operation of the signalling and traffic control system;

| (d) | access to the results of examination of the bodies of victims; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

access to the results of examination of the bodies of victims;

| (e) | access to the results of examinations of the train staff and other railway staff involved in the accident or incident; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

access to the results of examinations of the train staff and other railway staff involved in the accident or incident;

| (f) | the opportunity to question the railway staff involved and other witnesses; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

the opportunity to question the railway staff involved and other witnesses;

| (g) | access to any relevant information or records held by the infrastructure manager, the railway undertakings involved and the safety authority. |
| --- | --- |

(g)

access to any relevant information or records held by the infrastructure manager, the railway undertakings involved and the safety authority.

3.   The investigation shall be accomplished independently of any judicial inquiry.

Article 21

Investigating body

1.   Each Member State shall ensure that investigations of accidents and incidents referred to in Article 19 are conducted by a permanent body, which shall comprise at least one investigator able to perform the function of investigator-in-charge in the event of an accident or incident. This body shall be independent in its organisation, legal structure and decision-making from any infrastructure manager, railway undertaking, charging body, allocation body and notified body, and from any party whose interests could conflict with the tasks entrusted to the investigating body. It shall furthermore be functionally independent from the safety authority and from any regulator of railways.

2.   The investigating body shall perform its tasks independently of the organisations referred to in paragraph 1 and shall be able to obtain sufficient resources to do so. Its investigators shall be afforded status giving them the necessary guarantees of independence.

3.   Member States shall make provision that railway undertakings, infrastructure managers and, where appropriate, the safety authority, are obliged immediately to report accidents and incidents referred to in Article 19 to the investigating body. The investigating body shall be able to respond to such reports and make the necessary arrangements to start the investigation no later than one week after receipt of the report concerning the accident or incident.

4.   The investigating body may combine its tasks under this Directive with the work of investigating occurrences other than railway accidents and incidents as long as such investigations do not endanger its independence.

5.   If necessary the investigating body may request the assistance of investigating bodies from other Member States or from the Agency to supply expertise or to carry out technical inspections, analyses or evaluations.

6.   Member States may entrust the investigating body with the task of carrying out investigations of railway accidents and incidents other than those referred to in Article 19.

7.   The investigating bodies shall conduct an active exchange of views and experience for the purpose of developing common investigation methods, drawing up common principles for follow-up of safety recommendations and adaptation to technical and scientific progress.

The Agency shall support the investigating bodies in this task.

Article 22

Investigation procedure

1.   An accident or incident referred to in Article 19 shall be investigated by the investigation body of the Member State in which it occurred. If it is not possible to establish in which Member State it occurred or if it occurred on or close to a border installation between two Member States the relevant bodies shall agree which one of them will carry out the investigation or shall agree to carry it out in cooperation. The other body shall in the first case be allowed to participate in the investigation and fully share its results.

Investigation bodies from another Member State shall be invited to participate in an investigation whenever a railway undertaking established and licensed in that Member State is involved in the accident or incident.

This paragraph shall not preclude Member States from agreeing that the relevant bodies should carry out investigations in cooperation in other circumstances.

2.   For each accident or incident the body responsible for the investigation shall arrange for the appropriate means, comprising the necessary operational and technical expertise to carry out the investigation. The expertise may be obtained from inside or outside the body, depending on the character of the accident or incident to be investigated.

3.   The investigation shall be carried out with as much openness as possible, so that all parties can be heard and can share the results. The relevant infrastructure manager and railway undertakings, the safety authority, victims and their relatives, owners of damaged property, manufacturers, the emergency services involved and representatives of staff and users shall be regularly informed of the investigation and its progress and, as far as practicable, shall be given an opportunity to submit their opinions and views to the investigation and be allowed to comment on the information in draft reports.

4.   The investigating body shall conclude its examinations at the accident site in the shortest possible time in order to enable the infrastructure manager to restore the infrastructure and open it to rail transport services as soon as possible.

Article 23

Reports

1.   An investigation of an accident or incident referred to in Article 19 shall be the subject of reports in a form appropriate to the type and seriousness of the accident or incident and the relevance of the investigation findings. The reports shall state the objectives of the investigations as referred to in Article 19(1) and contain, where appropriate, safety recommendations.

2.   The investigating body shall make public the final report in the shortest possible time and normally not later than 12 months after the date of the occurrence. The report shall follow as closely as possible the reporting structure laid down in Annex V. The report, including the safety recommendations, shall be communicated to the relevant parties referred to in Article 22(3) and to bodies and parties concerned in other Member States.

3.   Each year the investigating body shall publish by 30 September at the latest an annual report accounting for the investigations carried out in the preceding year, the safety recommendations that were issued and actions taken in accordance with recommendations issued previously.

Article 24

Information to be sent to the Agency

1.   Within one week after the decision to open an investigation the investigating body shall inform the Agency thereof. The information shall indicate the date, time and place of the occurrence, as well as its type and its consequences as regards deaths, injuries and material damage.

2.   The investigating body shall send the Agency a copy of the final report referred to in Article 23(2) and of the annual report referred to in Article 23(3).

Article 25

Safety recommendations

1.   A safety recommendation issued by an investigating body shall in no case create a presumption of blame or liability for an accident or incident.

2.   Recommendations shall be addressed to the safety authority and, where needed by reason of the character of the recommendation, to other bodies or authorities in the Member State or to other Member States. Member States and their safety authorities shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the safety recommendations issued by the investigating bodies are duly taken into consideration and, where appropriate, acted upon.

3.   The safety authority and other authorities or bodies or, when appropriate, other Member States to which recommendations have been addressed, shall report back at least annually to the investigating body on measures that are taken or planned as a consequence of the recommendation.

CHAPTER VI

IMPLEMENTING POWERS

Article 26

Adaptation of Annexes

The Annexes shall be adapted to technical and scientific progress, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2).

Article 27

Committee procedure

1.   The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee set up by Article 21 of Directive 96/48/EC.

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, 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 28

Implementing measures

1.   Member States may bring any measures concerning the implementation of this Directive to the attention of the Commission. Appropriate decisions shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2).

2.   At the request of a Member State or on its own initiative the Commission shall, in a specific case, examine the application and enforcement of provisions concerning safety certification and safety authorisation, and within two months of receipt of such a request decide in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 27(2) whether the related measure may continue to be applied. The Commission shall communicate its decision to the European Parliament, the Council and the Member States.

CHAPTER VII

GENERAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 29

Amendments to Directive 95/18/EC

Directive 95/18/EC is hereby amended as follows:

| 1) | Article 8 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 8
  The requirements relating to professional competence shall be met when an applicant railway undertaking has or will have a management organisation which possesses the knowledge and/or experience necessary to exercise safe and reliable operational control and supervision of the type of operations specified in the licence ’ |
| --- | --- |

1)

Article 8 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 8

The requirements relating to professional competence shall be met when an applicant railway undertaking has or will have a management organisation which possesses the knowledge and/or experience necessary to exercise safe and reliable operational control and supervision of the type of operations specified in the licence ’

| 2) | In the Annex, Section II shall be deleted. |
| --- | --- |

2)

In the Annex, Section II shall be deleted.

Article 30

Amendments to Directive 2001/14/EC

Directive 2001/14/EC is hereby amended as follows:

| 1) | The title shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure’ |
| --- | --- |

1)

The title shall be replaced by the following:

‘Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure’

| 2) | In Article 30(2), point (f) shall be replaced by the following:






  ‘(f) | arrangements for access in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 91/440/EEC as amended by Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways
   (25). |
| --- | --- | --- |

2)

In Article 30(2), point (f) shall be replaced by the following:

‘(f)

arrangements for access in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 91/440/EEC as amended by Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways
   (25).

(25)  OJ L ...’"

| 3) | Article 32 shall be deleted. |
| --- | --- |

3)

Article 32 shall be deleted.

| 4) | In Article 34, paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘2.   At the request of a Member State or on its own initiative the Commission shall, in a specific case, examine the application and enforcement of provisions concerning charging and capacity allocation, and within two months of receipt of such a request decide in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 35(2) whether the related measure may continue to be applied. The Commission shall communicate its decision to the European Parliament, the Council and the Member States.’ |
| --- | --- |

4)

In Article 34, paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:

‘2.   At the request of a Member State or on its own initiative the Commission shall, in a specific case, examine the application and enforcement of provisions concerning charging and capacity allocation, and within two months of receipt of such a request decide in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 35(2) whether the related measure may continue to be applied. The Commission shall communicate its decision to the European Parliament, the Council and the Member States.’

Article 31

Report
  and further Community action

The Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council by ... (26) and every five years thereafter a report on the implementation of this Directive.

The report shall be accompanied where necessary by proposals for further Community action.

Article 32

Penalties

The Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of the national provisions adopted pursuant to this Directive and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for must be effective, proportionate, non-discriminatory and dissuasive.

The Member States shall notify those rules to the Commission by the date specified in Article 33 and shall notify it without delay of any subsequent amendment affecting them.

Article 33

Implementation

Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by ... (27) at the latest. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

When Member States adopt those measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by Member States.

Article 34

Entry into force

This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Article 35

Addressees

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at ..., ...

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

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(1)  OJ C 126 E, 28.5.2002, p. 332.

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(2)  OJ C 61, 14.3.2003, p. 131.

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(3)  OJ C 66, 19.3.2003, p. 5.

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(4)  Position of the European Parliament of 14 January 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal), Council common position of 25 June 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and Position of the European Parliament of 23 October 2003.

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Position

25 June 2003

Position

23 October 2003

(5)  OJ L 237, 24.8.1991, p. 25. Directive as amended by Directive 2001/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 1).

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(6)  OJ L 143, 27.6.1995, p. 70. Directive as amended by Directive 2001/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 26).

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(7)  OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 29. Directive as amended by Commission Decision 2002/844/EC (OJ L 289, 26.10.2002, p. 30).

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(8)  OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 6.

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(9)  OJ L 110, 20.4.2001, p. 1.

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(10)  OJ L ...

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(11)  OJ L 183, 29.6.1989, p. 1.

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(12)  OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 25. Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 2003/29/EC (OJ L 90, 8.4.2003, p. 47).

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(13)  Commission Decision 98/500/EC of 20 May 1998 on the establishment of Sectoral Dialogue Committees promoting the Dialogue between the social partners at European level (OJ L 255, 12.8.1998, p. 27).

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(14)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

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(15)  Two years after the year of entry into force of this Directive.

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(16)  Five years after the entry into force of this Directive.

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  Two
  years after the entry into force of this Directive.

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Two

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  years after the entry into force of this Directive.

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Four

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  Three
  years after the entry into force of this Directive.

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Three

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  Five
  years after the entry into force of this Directive.

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Five

(21)  Twelve months after the entry into force of this Directive.

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(22)  Four years after the entry into force of this Directive.

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(23)  
  Three
  years after the entry into force of this Directive.

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Three

(24)  
  Three
  years after the entry into force of this Directive.

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Three

the

(26)  Three years after the entry into force of this Directive.

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(27)  Two years after the entry into force of this Directive.

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ANNEX I

Common Safety Indicators

Common Safety Indicators to be reported by the safety authorities:

Indicators relating to activities referred to in Article 2(2), (a) and (b), should be accounted for separately, if they are submitted.

If new facts or errors are discovered after the submission of the report the indicators for one particular year shall be amended or corrected by the safety authority at the first convenient opportunity and at the latest in the next annual report.

For indicators relating to accidents under heading 1 below, Regulation (EC) No 91/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2002 on rail transport statistics (1) shall be applied as far as the information is available.

(1)   Indicators relating to accidents

| 1. | Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of accidents and a break-down on the following types of accidents:






  — | collisions of trains, including collisions with obstacles within the clearance gauge; |
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1.

Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of accidents and a break-down on the following types of accidents:

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collisions of trains, including collisions with obstacles within the clearance gauge;

| — | derailments of trains; |
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derailments of trains;

| — | level-crossing accidents, including accidents involving pedestrians at level-crossings; |
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level-crossing accidents, including accidents involving pedestrians at level-crossings;

| — | accidents to persons caused by rolling stock in motion; |
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accidents to persons caused by rolling stock in motion;

| — | fires in rolling stock; |
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fires in rolling stock;

| — | suicides; |
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suicides;

| — | others. |
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others.

Each accident shall be reported under the type of the primary accident, even if the consequences of the secondary accident are more severe, e.g. a fire following a derailment.

| 2. | Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of persons seriously injured and killed by type of accident divided into the following categories:






  — | passengers (also in relation to total number of passenger-kilometres); |
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2.

Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of persons seriously injured and killed by type of accident divided into the following categories:

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passengers (also in relation to total number of passenger-kilometres);

| — | employees including the staff of contractors; |
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employees including the staff of contractors;

| — | level-crossing users; |
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level-crossing users;

| — | unauthorised persons on railway premises; |
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unauthorised persons on railway premises;

| — | others. |
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others.

(2)   Indicators relating to incidents and near-misses

| 1. | Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of broken rails, track buckles and wrong-side signalling failures. |
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1.

Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of broken rails, track buckles and wrong-side signalling failures.

| 2. | Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of signals passed at danger. |
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2.

Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of signals passed at danger.

| 3. | Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of broken wheels and axles on rolling stock in service. |
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3.

Total and relative (to train kilometres) number of broken wheels and axles on rolling stock in service.

(3)   Indicators relating to consequences of accidents

| 1. | Total and relative (to train kilometres) costs in euro of all accidents where, if possible, the following costs should be calculated and included:






  — | deaths and injuries; |
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1.

Total and relative (to train kilometres) costs in euro of all accidents where, if possible, the following costs should be calculated and included:

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deaths and injuries;

| — | compensation for loss of or damage to property of passengers, staff or third parties, including damage caused to the environment; |
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compensation for loss of or damage to property of passengers, staff or third parties, including damage caused to the environment;

| — | replacement or repair of damaged rolling stock and railway installations; |
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replacement or repair of damaged rolling stock and railway installations;

| — | delays, disturbances and re-routing of traffic, including extra costs for staff and loss of future revenue. |
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delays, disturbances and re-routing of traffic, including extra costs for staff and loss of future revenue.

From the above costs shall be deducted indemnity or compensation recovered or estimated to be recovered from third parties such as motor vehicle owners involved in level crossing accidents. Compensation recovered by insurance policies held by railway undertakings or infrastructure managers shall not be deducted.

| 2. | Total and relative (to number of hours worked) number of working hours of staff and contractors lost as a consequence of accidents. |
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2.

Total and relative (to number of hours worked) number of working hours of staff and contractors lost as a consequence of accidents.

(4)   Indicators relating to technical safety of infrastructure and its implementation

| 1. | Percentage of tracks with Automatic Train Protection (ATP) in operation, percentage of train kilometres using operational ATP systems. |
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Percentage of tracks with Automatic Train Protection (ATP) in operation, percentage of train kilometres using operational ATP systems.

| 2. | Number of level crossings (total and per line kilometre). Percentage of level crossings with automatic or manual protection. |
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Number of level crossings (total and per line kilometre). Percentage of level crossings with automatic or manual protection.

(5)   Indicators relating to the management of safety

Internal audits accomplished by infrastructure managers and railway undertakings as set out in the documentation of the safety management system. Total number of accomplished audits and the number as a percentage of audits required (and/or planned).

(6)   Definitions

The reporting authorities may use nationally applied definitions of the indicators and methods for calculation of costs when data according to this Annex are submitted. All definitions and calculation methods in use shall be explained in an Annex to the annual report described in Article 18.

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ANNEX II

Notification of national safety rules

National safety rules that are to be notified to the Commission according to the procedure described in Article 8 include:

| 1. | rules concerning existing national safety targets and safety methods; |
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rules concerning existing national safety targets and safety methods;

| 2. | rules concerning requirements on safety management systems and safety certification of railway undertakings; |
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2.

rules concerning requirements on safety management systems and safety certification of railway undertakings;

| 3. | rules concerning requirements for the authorisation of placing in service and maintenance of new and substantially altered rolling stock that is not yet covered by a TSI. The notification shall include rules for exchange of rolling stock between railway undertakings, registration systems and requirements on testing procedures; |
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rules concerning requirements for the authorisation of placing in service and maintenance of new and substantially altered rolling stock that is not yet covered by a TSI. The notification shall include rules for exchange of rolling stock between railway undertakings, registration systems and requirements on testing procedures;

| 4. | common operating rules of the railway network that are not yet covered by TSIs, including rules relating to the signalling and traffic management system; |
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4.

common operating rules of the railway network that are not yet covered by TSIs, including rules relating to the signalling and traffic management system;

| 5. | rules laying down requirements on additional internal operating rules (company rules) that must be established by infrastructure managers and railway undertakings; |
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rules laying down requirements on additional internal operating rules (company rules) that must be established by infrastructure managers and railway undertakings;

| 6. | rules concerning requirements on staff executing safety critical tasks, including selection criteria, medical fitness and vocational training and certification as far as they are not yet covered by a TSI; |
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rules concerning requirements on staff executing safety critical tasks, including selection criteria, medical fitness and vocational training and certification as far as they are not yet covered by a TSI;

| 7. | rules concerning the investigation of accidents and incidents. |
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rules concerning the investigation of accidents and incidents.

ANNEX III

Safety Management Systems

1.   Requirements on the safety management system

The safety management system must be documented in all relevant parts and shall in particular describe the distribution of responsibilities within the organisation of the infrastructure manager or the railway undertaking. It shall show how control by the management on different levels is secured, how staff and their representatives on all levels are involved and how continuous improvement of the safety management system is ensured.

2.   Basic elements of the safety management system

The basic elements of the safety management system are:

| (a) | a safety policy approved by the organisation's chief executive and communicated to all staff; |
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(a)

a safety policy approved by the organisation's chief executive and communicated to all staff;

| (b) | qualitative and quantitative targets of the organisation for the maintenance and enhancement of safety, and plans and procedures for reaching these targets; |
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(b)

qualitative and quantitative targets of the organisation for the maintenance and enhancement of safety, and plans and procedures for reaching these targets;

| (c) | procedures to meet existing, new and altered technical and operational standards or other prescriptive conditions as laid down






  — | in TSIs, or |
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(c)

procedures to meet existing, new and altered technical and operational standards or other prescriptive conditions as laid down

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in TSIs, or

| — | in national safety rules referred to in Article 8 and Annex II, or |
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in national safety rules referred to in Article 8 and Annex II, or

| — | in other relevant rules, or |
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in other relevant rules, or

| — | in authority decisions, |
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in authority decisions,

and procedures to assure compliance with the standards and other prescriptive conditions throughout the life-cycle of equipment and operations;

| (d) | procedures and methods for carrying out risk evaluation and implementing risk control measures whenever a change of the operating conditions or new material imposes new risks on the infrastructure or on operations; |
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(d)

procedures and methods for carrying out risk evaluation and implementing risk control measures whenever a change of the operating conditions or new material imposes new risks on the infrastructure or on operations;

| (e) | provision of programmes for training of staff and systems to ensure that the staff's competence is maintained and tasks carried out accordingly; |
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(e)

provision of programmes for training of staff and systems to ensure that the staff's competence is maintained and tasks carried out accordingly;

| (f) | arrangements for the provision of sufficient information within the organisation and, where appropriate, between organisations operating on the same infrastructure; |
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(f)

arrangements for the provision of sufficient information within the organisation and, where appropriate, between organisations operating on the same infrastructure;

| (g) | procedures and formats for how safety information is to be documented and designation of procedure for configuration control of vital safety information; |
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(g)

procedures and formats for how safety information is to be documented and designation of procedure for configuration control of vital safety information;

| (h) | procedures to ensure that accidents, incidents, near misses and other dangerous occurrences are reported, investigated and analysed and that necessary preventive measures are taken; |
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(h)

procedures to ensure that accidents, incidents, near misses and other dangerous occurrences are reported, investigated and analysed and that necessary preventive measures are taken;

| (i) | provision of plans for action and alerts and information in case of emergency, agreed upon with the appropriate public authorities; |
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(i)

provision of plans for action and alerts and information in case of emergency, agreed upon with the appropriate public authorities;

| (j) | provisions for recurrent internal auditing of the safety management system. |
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(j)

provisions for recurrent internal auditing of the safety management system.

ANNEX IV

Declarations for network specific part of safety certificate

The following documents must be submitted to enable the safety authority to deliver the network-specific part of the safety certificate:

| — | documentation from the railway undertaking on the TSIs or parts of TSIs and, where relevant, national safety rules and other rules applicable to its operations, its staff and its rolling stock and how compliance is ensured by the safety management system; |
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documentation from the railway undertaking on the TSIs or parts of TSIs and, where relevant, national safety rules and other rules applicable to its operations, its staff and its rolling stock and how compliance is ensured by the safety management system;

| — | documentation from the railway undertaking on the different categories of staff employed or contracted for the operation, including evidence that they meet requirements of TSIs or national rules and have been duly certified; |
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documentation from the railway undertaking on the different categories of staff employed or contracted for the operation, including evidence that they meet requirements of TSIs or national rules and have been duly certified;

| — | documentation from the railway undertaking on the different types of rolling stock used for the operation, including evidence that they meet requirements of TSIs or national rules and have been duly certified. |
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documentation from the railway undertaking on the different types of rolling stock used for the operation, including evidence that they meet requirements of TSIs or national rules and have been duly certified.

To avoid duplication of work and to reduce the amount of information only summary documentation should be submitted concerning elements that comply with TSIs and other requirements of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC.

ANNEX V

Principal content of accident and incident investigation report

(1)   Summary

The summary shall contain a short description of the occurrence, when and where it took place and its consequences. It shall state the direct causes as well as contributing factors and underlying causes established by the investigation. The main recommendations shall be quoted and information shall be given on the addressees.

(2)   Immediate facts of the occurrence

| 1. | The occurrence:






  — | date, exact time and location of the occurrence; |
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1.

The occurrence:

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date, exact time and location of the occurrence;

| — | description of the events and the accident site including the efforts of the rescue and emergency services; |
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description of the events and the accident site including the efforts of the rescue and emergency services;

| — | the decision to establish an investigation, the composition of the team of investigators and the conduct of the investigation. |
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the decision to establish an investigation, the composition of the team of investigators and the conduct of the investigation.

| 2. | The background to the occurrence:






  — | staff and contractors involved and other parties and witnesses; |
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2.

The background to the occurrence:

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staff and contractors involved and other parties and witnesses;

| — | the trains and their composition including the registration numbers of the items of rolling stock involved; |
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the trains and their composition including the registration numbers of the items of rolling stock involved;

| — | the description of the infrastructure and signalling system — track types, switches, interlocking, signals, train protection; |
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the description of the infrastructure and signalling system — track types, switches, interlocking, signals, train protection;

| — | means of communication; |
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means of communication;

| — | works carried out at or in the vicinity of the site; |
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works carried out at or in the vicinity of the site;

| — | trigger of the railway emergency plan and its chain of events; |
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trigger of the railway emergency plan and its chain of events;

| — | trigger of the emergency plan of the public rescue services, the police and the medical services and its chain of events. |
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trigger of the emergency plan of the public rescue services, the police and the medical services and its chain of events.

| 3. | Fatalities, injuries and material damage:






  — | passengers and third parties, staff, including contractors; |
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3.

Fatalities, injuries and material damage:

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passengers and third parties, staff, including contractors;

| — | cargo, luggage and other property; |
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cargo, luggage and other property;

| — | rolling stock, infrastructure and the environment. |
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rolling stock, infrastructure and the environment.

| 4. | External circumstances:






  — | weather conditions and geographical references. |
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4.

External circumstances:

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weather conditions and geographical references.

(3)   Record of investigations and inquiries

| 1. | Summary of testimonies (subject to the protection of identity of the persons):






  — | railway staff, including contractors; |
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1.

Summary of testimonies (subject to the protection of identity of the persons):

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railway staff, including contractors;

| — | other witnesses. |
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other witnesses.

| 2. | The safety management system:






  — | the framework organisation and how orders are given and carried out; |
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2.

The safety management system:

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the framework organisation and how orders are given and carried out;

| — | requirements on staff and how they are enforced; |
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requirements on staff and how they are enforced;

| — | routines for internal checks and audits and their results; |
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routines for internal checks and audits and their results;

| — | interface between different actors involved with the infrastructure. |
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interface between different actors involved with the infrastructure.

| 3. | Rules and regulations:






  — | relevant Community and national rules and regulations; |
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3.

Rules and regulations:

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relevant Community and national rules and regulations;

| — | other rules such as operating rules, local instructions, staff requirements, maintenance prescriptions and applicable standards. |
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other rules such as operating rules, local instructions, staff requirements, maintenance prescriptions and applicable standards.

| 4. | Functioning of rolling stock and technical installations:






  — | signalling and control command system, including registration from automatic data recorders; |
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4.

Functioning of rolling stock and technical installations:

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signalling and control command system, including registration from automatic data recorders;

| — | infrastructure; |
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infrastructure;

| — | communications equipment; |
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communications equipment;

| — | rolling stock, including registration from automatic data recorders. |
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rolling stock, including registration from automatic data recorders.

| 5. | Documentation on the operating system:






  — | measures taken by staff for traffic control and signalling; |
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5.

Documentation on the operating system:

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measures taken by staff for traffic control and signalling;

| — | exchange of verbal messages in connection with the occurrence, including documentation from recordings; |
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exchange of verbal messages in connection with the occurrence, including documentation from recordings;

| — | measures taken to protect and safeguard the site of the occurrence. |
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measures taken to protect and safeguard the site of the occurrence.

| 6. | Man-machine-organisation interface:






  — | working time applied to the staff involved; [meaning not clear] |
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6.

Man-machine-organisation interface:

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working time applied to the staff involved; [meaning not clear]

| — | medical and personal circumstances with influence on the occurrence, including existence of physical or psychological stress; |
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medical and personal circumstances with influence on the occurrence, including existence of physical or psychological stress;

| — | design of equipment with impact on man-machine interface. |
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design of equipment with impact on man-machine interface.

| 7. | Previous occurrences of a similar character. |
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Previous occurrences of a similar character.

(4)   Analysis and conclusions

| 1. | Final account of the event chain:






  — | establishing the conclusions on the occurrence, based on the facts established in heading (3). |
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1.

Final account of the event chain:

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establishing the conclusions on the occurrence, based on the facts established in heading (3).

| 2. | Discussion:






  — | analysis of the facts established in heading (3) with the aim of drawing conclusions as to the causes of the occurrence and the performance of the rescue services. |
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2.

Discussion:

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analysis of the facts established in heading (3) with the aim of drawing conclusions as to the causes of the occurrence and the performance of the rescue services.

| 3. | Conclusions:






  — | direct and immediate causes of the occurrence including contributory factors relating to actions taken by persons involved or the condition of rolling stock or technical installations; |
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3.

Conclusions:

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direct and immediate causes of the occurrence including contributory factors relating to actions taken by persons involved or the condition of rolling stock or technical installations;

| — | underlying causes relating to skills, procedures and maintenance; |
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underlying causes relating to skills, procedures and maintenance;

| — | root causes relating to the regulatory framework conditions and application of the safety management system. |
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root causes relating to the regulatory framework conditions and application of the safety management system.

| 4. | Additional observations:






  — | deficiencies and shortcomings established during the investigation, but without relevance to the conclusions on causes. |
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4.

Additional observations:

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deficiencies and shortcomings established during the investigation, but without relevance to the conclusions on causes.

(5)   Measures that have been taken

| — | Record of measures already taken or adopted as a consequence of the occurrence. |
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—

Record of measures already taken or adopted as a consequence of the occurrence.

(6)   Recommendations

P5_TA(2003)0455

Interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system ***II

European Parliament legislative resolution on the common position adopted by the Council with a view to adopting a European Parliament and Council Directive amending Council Directive 96/48/EC on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system (8556/2/2003 — C5-0298/2003 — 2002/0023(COD))

(Codecision procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Council common position (8556/2/2003 — C5-0298/2003 (1)), |
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having regard to the Council common position (8556/2/2003 — C5-0298/2003 (1)),

| — | having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 22 (3)) |
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having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 22 (3))

| — | 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 80 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0321/2003), |
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having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0321/2003),

| 1. | Amends the common position as follows; |
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1.

Amends the common position as follows;

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

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

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(1)  OJ not yet published.

(2)  Texts Adopted, 14.1.2003, P5_TA(2003)0006.

(3)  OJ C 126 E, 28.5.2002, p. 312.

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0023

Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 23 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council 2003/..../EC amending Council Directive 96/48/EC on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 71 and 156 thereof,

Having regard to the Commission proposal (1),

Having regard to the Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (2),

Having regard to the Opinion of the Committee of the Regions (3),

Acting in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty (4),

Whereas:

| (1) | Under Articles 154 and 155 of the Treaty, the Community must contribute to the establishment and development of trans-European networks in the transport sector. In order to achieve these objectives, the Community must take any action necessary to ensure the interoperability of the networks, particularly in the field of technical standardisation. |
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(1)

Under Articles 154 and 155 of the Treaty, the Community must contribute to the establishment and development of trans-European networks in the transport sector. In order to achieve these objectives, the Community must take any action necessary to ensure the interoperability of the networks, particularly in the field of technical standardisation.

| (2) | An initial measure was taken in the rail sector with the adoption of Directive 96/48/EC (5). In order to implement the objectives of that Directive, technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs) have been drafted by the European Association for Railway Interoperability (AEIF), which was designated as the joint representative body in the framework of that Directive, and adopted by the Commission on 30 May 2002. |
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(2)

An initial measure was taken in the rail sector with the adoption of Directive 96/48/EC (5). In order to implement the objectives of that Directive, technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs) have been drafted by the European Association for Railway Interoperability (AEIF), which was designated as the joint representative body in the framework of that Directive, and adopted by the Commission on 30 May 2002.

| (3) | On 10 September 1999 the Commission adopted a report to the European Parliament and the Council which gave an initial assessment of progress made in implementing the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system. In its Resolution of 17 May 2000 (6), the European Parliament called on the Commission to submit proposals to amend Directive 96/48/EC on the basis of the model used for Directive 2001/16/EC (7). |
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(3)

On 10 September 1999 the Commission adopted a report to the European Parliament and the Council which gave an initial assessment of progress made in implementing the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system. In its Resolution of 17 May 2000 (6), the European Parliament called on the Commission to submit proposals to amend Directive 96/48/EC on the basis of the model used for Directive 2001/16/EC (7).

| (4) | Directive 2001/16/EC , like Directive 96/48/EC, introduces Community procedures for the preparation and adoption of TSIs, and common rules for assessing conformity with the TSIs. A mandate for the development of the first group of TSIs has been given to the AEIF, also designated as the joint representative body. |
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(4)

Directive 2001/16/EC , like Directive 96/48/EC, introduces Community procedures for the preparation and adoption of TSIs, and common rules for assessing conformity with the TSIs. A mandate for the development of the first group of TSIs has been given to the AEIF, also designated as the joint representative body.

| (5) | A number of lessons have been learned from the work on developing TSIs in the high-speed sector, the application of Directive 96/48/EC to specific projects and the work of the committee set up under that Directive, which have led the Commission to propose changes to the two Directives on railway interoperability. |
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(5)

A number of lessons have been learned from the work on developing TSIs in the high-speed sector, the application of Directive 96/48/EC to specific projects and the work of the committee set up under that Directive, which have led the Commission to propose changes to the two Directives on railway interoperability.

| (6) | The adoption of Regulation (EC) No .../2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of....[establishing a European Railway Agency]
   (8) and of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of.....[on railway safety]
   (9) means that certain provisions of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC need to be amended. In particular, once the Agency is established, the task of drafting any new or revised TSIs will be entrusted to it by the Commission. |
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(6)

The adoption of Regulation (EC) No .../2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of....[establishing a European Railway Agency]
   (8) and of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of.....[on railway safety]
   (9) means that certain provisions of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC need to be amended. In particular, once the Agency is established, the task of drafting any new or revised TSIs will be entrusted to it by the Commission.

| (7) | The entry into force of Directives 2001/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways (10), 2001/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 amending Council Directive 95/18/EC on the licensing of railway undertakings (11) and 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (12) has an impact on the implementation of interoperability. As in the case of other transport modes, the extension of access rights must be accompanied by the requisite harmonisation measures. It is therefore necessary to implement interoperability on the whole network by extending progressively the geographical scope of Directive 2001/16/EC. It is also necessary to extend the legal basis of Directive 2001/16/EC to Article 71 of the Treaty, on which Directive 2001/12/EC is founded. |
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(7)

The entry into force of Directives 2001/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 amending Council Directive 91/440/EEC on the development of the Community's railways (10), 2001/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 amending Council Directive 95/18/EC on the licensing of railway undertakings (11) and 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (12) has an impact on the implementation of interoperability. As in the case of other transport modes, the extension of access rights must be accompanied by the requisite harmonisation measures. It is therefore necessary to implement interoperability on the whole network by extending progressively the geographical scope of Directive 2001/16/EC. It is also necessary to extend the legal basis of Directive 2001/16/EC to Article 71 of the Treaty, on which Directive 2001/12/EC is founded.

| (8) | The White Paper on European transport policy announces this Directive, which is part of the Commission's strategy to revitalise rail transport and, consequently, to shift the balance between transport modes, with the ultimate objective of reducing congestion on Europe's roads. |
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(8)

The White Paper on European transport policy announces this Directive, which is part of the Commission's strategy to revitalise rail transport and, consequently, to shift the balance between transport modes, with the ultimate objective of reducing congestion on Europe's roads.

| (9) | The TSIs developed in the framework of Directive 96/48/EC do not explicitly concern the work on renewing infrastructure and rolling stock, or replacements in the context of preventive maintenance. This is the case, however, under Directive 2001/16/EC on the conventional rail system, and the two Directives should be harmonised on this point. |
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(9)

The TSIs developed in the framework of Directive 96/48/EC do not explicitly concern the work on renewing infrastructure and rolling stock, or replacements in the context of preventive maintenance. This is the case, however, under Directive 2001/16/EC on the conventional rail system, and the two Directives should be harmonised on this point.

| (10) | The development of TSIs in the high-speed sector has shown the need to clarify the relationship between the essential requirements of Directive 96/48/EC and the TSIs, on the one hand, and the European standards and other documents of a normative nature on the other. In particular, a clear distinction should be drawn between the standards or parts of standards which must be made mandatory in order to achieve the objectives of that Directive, and the ‘harmonised’ standards that have been developed in the spirit of the new approach to technical harmonisation and standardisation. |
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(10)

The development of TSIs in the high-speed sector has shown the need to clarify the relationship between the essential requirements of Directive 96/48/EC and the TSIs, on the one hand, and the European standards and other documents of a normative nature on the other. In particular, a clear distinction should be drawn between the standards or parts of standards which must be made mandatory in order to achieve the objectives of that Directive, and the ‘harmonised’ standards that have been developed in the spirit of the new approach to technical harmonisation and standardisation.

| (11) | As a rule, the European specifications are developed in the spirit of the new approach to technical harmonisation and standardisation. They enable a presumption to be made of conformity with certain essential requirements of Directive 96/48/EC, particularly in the case of interoperability constituents and interfaces. These European specifications, or the applicable parts thereof, are not mandatory and no explicit reference to these specifications may be made in the TSIs. References to these European specifications are published in the Official Journal of the European Union, and Member States publish the references to the national standards transposing the European standards. |
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(11)

As a rule, the European specifications are developed in the spirit of the new approach to technical harmonisation and standardisation. They enable a presumption to be made of conformity with certain essential requirements of Directive 96/48/EC, particularly in the case of interoperability constituents and interfaces. These European specifications, or the applicable parts thereof, are not mandatory and no explicit reference to these specifications may be made in the TSIs. References to these European specifications are published in the Official Journal of the European Union, and Member States publish the references to the national standards transposing the European standards.

| (12) | TSIs may in certain cases make an explicit reference to European standards or specifications where this is strictly necessary in order to achieve the objectives of this Directive. Such explicit reference has consequences which must be made clear; in particular, these European standards or specifications become mandatory from the moment the TSI is applicable. |
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(12)

TSIs may in certain cases make an explicit reference to European standards or specifications where this is strictly necessary in order to achieve the objectives of this Directive. Such explicit reference has consequences which must be made clear; in particular, these European standards or specifications become mandatory from the moment the TSI is applicable.

| (13) | The TSI sets all the conditions with which an interoperability constituent must conform, and the procedure to be followed in assessing conformity. In addition, it is necessary to specify that every constituent must undergo the procedure for assessing conformity and suitability for the use indicated in the TSIs and have the corresponding certificate. |
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(13)

The TSI sets all the conditions with which an interoperability constituent must conform, and the procedure to be followed in assessing conformity. In addition, it is necessary to specify that every constituent must undergo the procedure for assessing conformity and suitability for the use indicated in the TSIs and have the corresponding certificate.

| (14) | It is necessary for safety reasons to require Member States to assign an identification code to each vehicle placed in service. The vehicle should then be entered in a national vehicle register. The registers must be open to consultation by all Member States and by certain Community economic players. The registers should be consistent as regards the data format. They should therefore be covered by common operational and technical specifications. |
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(14)

It is necessary for safety reasons to require Member States to assign an identification code to each vehicle placed in service. The vehicle should then be entered in a national vehicle register. The registers must be open to consultation by all Member States and by certain Community economic players. The registers should be consistent as regards the data format. They should therefore be covered by common operational and technical specifications.

| (15) | The procedure to be followed in the case of essential requirements applicable to a subsystem which have not yet been covered by detailed specifications in the corresponding TSI should be specified. In such case, the bodies responsible for the conformity assessment and verification procedures should be those already notified under Article 20 of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC. |
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(15)

The procedure to be followed in the case of essential requirements applicable to a subsystem which have not yet been covered by detailed specifications in the corresponding TSI should be specified. In such case, the bodies responsible for the conformity assessment and verification procedures should be those already notified under Article 20 of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC.

| (16) | The measures necessary for the implementation of this Directive 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 (13). |
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(16)

The measures necessary for the implementation of this Directive 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 (13).

| (17) | The definition of rolling stock in Annex I to Directive 96/48/EC should be clarified. The Directive should also concern rolling stock designed to operate only on track upgraded for high speeds, at speeds of the order of 200 km/h. |
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(17)

The definition of rolling stock in Annex I to Directive 96/48/EC should be clarified. The Directive should also concern rolling stock designed to operate only on track upgraded for high speeds, at speeds of the order of 200 km/h.

| (18) | The application of this Directive should, as far as possible, preserve the work already undertaken in the framework of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC and the application of these Directives by Member States in the framework of projects which are at an advanced stage of development when this Directive enters into force. |
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(18)

The application of this Directive should, as far as possible, preserve the work already undertaken in the framework of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC and the application of these Directives by Member States in the framework of projects which are at an advanced stage of development when this Directive enters into force.

| (19) | Since the objective of the proposed action, namely the interoperability of the trans-European rail system, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of its trans-European character as recognised by the Treaty, 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 Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective. |
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(19)

Since the objective of the proposed action, namely the interoperability of the trans-European rail system, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore, by reason of its trans-European character as recognised by the Treaty, 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 Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.

| (20) | TSIs applicable to the high-speed rail system concerning infrastructure, rolling stock, energy, control, command and signalling, operation and maintenance were adopted on 30 May 2002 by the Commission. The draft TSIs referred to in Article 1(5) and 2(6) pertain to the revision of these TSIs or to the adoption of new TSIs. |
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(20)

TSIs applicable to the high-speed rail system concerning infrastructure, rolling stock, energy, control, command and signalling, operation and maintenance were adopted on 30 May 2002 by the Commission. The draft TSIs referred to in Article 1(5) and 2(6) pertain to the revision of these TSIs or to the adoption of new TSIs.

| (21) | Since a draft reference system of technical rules concerning the current degree of interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system is being developed as provided for in Article 25 of Directive 2001/16/EC, there is a need to update these technical rules in view of the extension of the scope of that Directive and also taking account of the first group of TSIs to be adopted by 2004. |
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(21)

Since a draft reference system of technical rules concerning the current degree of interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system is being developed as provided for in Article 25 of Directive 2001/16/EC, there is a need to update these technical rules in view of the extension of the scope of that Directive and also taking account of the first group of TSIs to be adopted by 2004.

| (22) | Notwithstanding the exemptions from the scope of Directive 2001/16/EC, the voluntary application of the relevant provisions of that Directive by the Member States at national level should be encouraged, with a view to increasing cost efficiency and economies of scale in the manufacturing sector. |
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(22)

Notwithstanding the exemptions from the scope of Directive 2001/16/EC, the voluntary application of the relevant provisions of that Directive by the Member States at national level should be encouraged, with a view to increasing cost efficiency and economies of scale in the manufacturing sector.

| (23) | It is therefore necessary to amend Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC, |
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(23)

It is therefore necessary to amend Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

Directive 96/48/EC is hereby amended as follows:

| 1) | Article 1 is replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 1
  1.   The aim of this Directive is to establish the conditions to be met to achieve interoperability within the Community territory of the trans-European high-speed rail system, as described in Annex I. These conditions concern the design, construction, placing in service, upgrading, renewal, operation and maintenance of the parts of this system placed in service after ... (14), as well as the professional qualifications and health and safety conditions of the staff who contribute to its operation.
  2.   The pursuit of this objective must lead to the definition of a
  high
  level of technical harmonisation and make it possible to:






  (a) | facilitate, improve and develop international rail transport services within Community territory and with third countries; |
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1)

Article 1 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 1

1.   The aim of this Directive is to establish the conditions to be met to achieve interoperability within the Community territory of the trans-European high-speed rail system, as described in Annex I. These conditions concern the design, construction, placing in service, upgrading, renewal, operation and maintenance of the parts of this system placed in service after ... (14), as well as the professional qualifications and health and safety conditions of the staff who contribute to its operation.

2.   The pursuit of this objective must lead to the definition of a
  high
  level of technical harmonisation and make it possible to:

(a)

facilitate, improve and develop international rail transport services within Community territory and with third countries;

| (b) | contribute to the gradual creation of the internal market in equipment and services for the construction, operation, renewal and upgrading of the trans-European high-speed rail system; |
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(b)

contribute to the gradual creation of the internal market in equipment and services for the construction, operation, renewal and upgrading of the trans-European high-speed rail system;

| (c) | contribute to the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system.’ |
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(c)

contribute to the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system.’

| 2) | the following points shall be added to Article 2:






  ‘(j) | “basic parameter” means any regulatory, technical or operational condition which is critical to interoperability and requires a decision or recommendation in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 21(2) before any development of complete draft TSIs; |
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2)

the following points shall be added to Article 2:

‘(j)

“basic parameter” means any regulatory, technical or operational condition which is critical to interoperability and requires a decision or recommendation in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 21(2) before any development of complete draft TSIs;

| (k) | “specific case” means any part of the trans-European high-speed rail system which needs special provisions in the TSIs, either temporary or definitive, because of geographical, topographical or urban environment constraints or those affecting compatibility with the existing system. This may include in particular railway lines and networks isolated from the rest of the Community territory, the loading gauge, the track gauge or space between the tracks; |
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(k)

“specific case” means any part of the trans-European high-speed rail system which needs special provisions in the TSIs, either temporary or definitive, because of geographical, topographical or urban environment constraints or those affecting compatibility with the existing system. This may include in particular railway lines and networks isolated from the rest of the Community territory, the loading gauge, the track gauge or space between the tracks;

| (l) | “upgrading” means any major modification work on a subsystem or part subsystem which improves the overall performance of the subsystem; |
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(l)

“upgrading” means any major modification work on a subsystem or part subsystem which improves the overall performance of the subsystem;

| (m) | “substitution in the framework of maintenance” means any replacement of components by parts of identical function and performance in the framework of preventive or corrective maintenance; |
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(m)

“substitution in the framework of maintenance” means any replacement of components by parts of identical function and performance in the framework of preventive or corrective maintenance;

| (n) | “renewal” means any major substitution work on a subsystem or part subsystem which does not change the overall performance of the subsystem; |
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(n)

“renewal” means any major substitution work on a subsystem or part subsystem which does not change the overall performance of the subsystem;

| (o) | “existing rail system” means the structure composed of the railway infrastructures, comprising lines and fixed installations of the existing rail system plus the existing rolling stock of all categories and origin travelling on that infrastructure; |
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(o)

“existing rail system” means the structure composed of the railway infrastructures, comprising lines and fixed installations of the existing rail system plus the existing rolling stock of all categories and origin travelling on that infrastructure;

| (p) | “placing in service” means all the operations by which a subsystem is put into its design operating state.’ |
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(p)

“placing in service” means all the operations by which a subsystem is put into its design operating state.’

| 3) | Article 2(h) shall be deleted. |
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3)

Article 2(h) shall be deleted.

| 4) | Article 5 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘1.   Each of the subsystems shall be covered by one TSI. Where necessary, a subsystem may be covered by several TSIs and one TSI may cover several subsystems. The decision to develop and/or to review a TSI and the choice of its technical and geographical scope requires a mandate in accordance with Article 6(1).’ |
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4)

Article 5 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:

‘1.   Each of the subsystems shall be covered by one TSI. Where necessary, a subsystem may be covered by several TSIs and one TSI may cover several subsystems. The decision to develop and/or to review a TSI and the choice of its technical and geographical scope requires a mandate in accordance with Article 6(1).’

| (b) | paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘3.   To the extent necessary in order to achieve the objectives referred to in Article 1, each TSI shall:






  (a) | indicate its intended scope (part of network or rolling stock referred to in Annex I, subsystem or part of subsystem referred to in Annex II); |
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(b)

paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:

‘3.   To the extent necessary in order to achieve the objectives referred to in Article 1, each TSI shall:

(a)

indicate its intended scope (part of network or rolling stock referred to in Annex I, subsystem or part of subsystem referred to in Annex II);

| (b) | lay down essential requirements for each subsystem concerned and its interfaces vis-à-vis other subsystems; |
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(b)

lay down essential requirements for each subsystem concerned and its interfaces vis-à-vis other subsystems;

| (c) | establish the functional and technical specifications to be met by the subsystem and its interfaces vis-à-vis other subsystems. If need be, these specifications may vary according to the use of the subsystem, for example according to the categories of line and/or rolling stock provided for in Annex I; |
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(c)

establish the functional and technical specifications to be met by the subsystem and its interfaces vis-à-vis other subsystems. If need be, these specifications may vary according to the use of the subsystem, for example according to the categories of line and/or rolling stock provided for in Annex I;

| (d) | determine the interoperability constituents and interfaces which must be covered by European specifications, including European standards, which are necessary to achieve interoperability within the trans-European high speed rail system; |
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(d)

determine the interoperability constituents and interfaces which must be covered by European specifications, including European standards, which are necessary to achieve interoperability within the trans-European high speed rail system;

| (e) | state, in each case under consideration, which procedures are to be used in order to assess the conformity or the suitability for use of the interoperability constituents, on the one hand, or the EC verification of the subsystems, on the other hand. These procedures shall be based on the modules defined in Decision 93/465/EEC; |
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(e)

state, in each case under consideration, which procedures are to be used in order to assess the conformity or the suitability for use of the interoperability constituents, on the one hand, or the EC verification of the subsystems, on the other hand. These procedures shall be based on the modules defined in Decision 93/465/EEC;

| (f) | indicate the strategy for implementing the TSIs. In particular, it is necessary to specify the stages to be completed in order to make a gradual transition from the existing situation to the final situation in which compliance with the TSIs shall be the norm; |
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(f)

indicate the strategy for implementing the TSIs. In particular, it is necessary to specify the stages to be completed in order to make a gradual transition from the existing situation to the final situation in which compliance with the TSIs shall be the norm;

| (g) | indicate, for the staff concerned, the professional competences and health and safety conditions at work required for the operation and maintenance of the subsystem, as well as for the implementation of the TSIs.’ |
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(g)

indicate, for the staff concerned, the professional competences and health and safety conditions at work required for the operation and maintenance of the subsystem, as well as for the implementation of the TSIs.’

| (c) | the following paragraph shall be inserted:
  ‘6.   TSIs may make an explicit, clearly identified reference to European standards or specifications where this is strictly necessary in order to achieve the objectives of this Directive. In such case, these European standards or specifications (or the relevant parts thereof) shall be regarded as annexes to the TSI concerned and shall become mandatory from the moment the TSI is applicable. In the absence of European standards or specifications and pending their development, reference may be made to other clearly identified normative documents; in such case, this shall concern documents that are easily accessible and in the public domain.’ |
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(c)

the following paragraph shall be inserted:

‘6.   TSIs may make an explicit, clearly identified reference to European standards or specifications where this is strictly necessary in order to achieve the objectives of this Directive. In such case, these European standards or specifications (or the relevant parts thereof) shall be regarded as annexes to the TSI concerned and shall become mandatory from the moment the TSI is applicable. In the absence of European standards or specifications and pending their development, reference may be made to other clearly identified normative documents; in such case, this shall concern documents that are easily accessible and in the public domain.’

| 5) | Article 6 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 6
  1.   Draft TSIs and subsequent amendments to TSIs shall be drafted under a mandate from the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). They shall be drafted under the responsibility of the Agency in accordance with Articles 3 and 13 of Regulation (EC) No..../2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of ....[establishing a European Railway Agency]
   (15) and in cooperation with the Working Parties mentioned in those Articles.
  TSIs shall be adopted and reviewed in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). They shall be published by the Commission in the Official Journal of the European Union.
  2.   The Agency shall be responsible for preparing the review and updating of TSIs and making any recommendations to the Committee referred to in Article 21 in order to take account of developments in technology or social requirements.
  3.   Each draft TSI shall be drawn up in two stages.
  First of all, the Agency shall identify the basic parameters for the TSI as well as the interfaces with the other subsystems and any other specific cases that may be necessary. The most viable alternative solutions accompanied by technical and economic justification shall be put forward for each of these parameters and interfaces. A decision shall be taken in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2); if necessary, specific cases shall be cited.
  The Agency shall then draw up the draft TSI on the basis of these basic parameters. Where appropriate, the Agency shall take account of technical progress, of standardisation work already carried out, of working parties already in place and of acknowledged research work. An overall assessment of the estimated costs and benefits of the implementation of the TSIs shall be attached to the draft TSI; this assessment shall indicate the likely impact for all the operators and economic agents involved.
  4.   The drafting, adoption and review of each TSI (including the basic parameters) shall take account of the estimated costs and benefits of all the technical solutions considered, together with the interfaces between them, so as to establish and implement the most viable solutions. The Member States shall participate in this assessment by providing the requisite data.
  5.   The Committee referred to in Article 21 shall be kept regularly informed of the preparatory work on the TSIs. During this work the Committee may formulate any terms of reference or useful recommendations concerning the design of the TSIs and the cost-benefit analysis. In particular, the Committee may, at the request of a Member State, require that alternative solutions be examined and that the assessment of the cost and benefits of these alternative solutions be set out in the report annexed to the draft TSI.
  6.   On the adoption of each TSI, the date of entry into force of that TSI shall be established in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). Where different subsystems have to be placed in service simultaneously for reasons of technical compatibility, the dates of entry into force of the corresponding TSIs shall be the same.
  7.   The drafting, adoption and review of the TSIs shall take account of the opinion of users, as regards the characteristics which have a direct impact on the conditions in which they use the subsystems. To that end the Agency shall consult associations and bodies representing users during the drafting and review phases of the TSIs. They shall enclose with the draft TSI a report on the results of this consultation.
  The list of associations and bodies to be consulted shall be finalised by the Committee referred to in Article 21 before it adopts the mandate to review the TSIs and may be re-examined and updated at the request of a Member State or the Commission.
  8.   The drafting, adoption and review of the TSIs shall take account of the opinion of the social partners as regards the conditions referred to in Article 5(3)(g). To this end, the social partners shall be consulted before the draft TSI is submitted, for adoption or review, to the Committee referred to in Article 21. The social partners shall be consulted in the context of the sectoral dialogue committee set up in accordance with Decision 98/500/EC (16). The social partners shall issue their opinion within three months.

  (15)  OJ L ..."


  (16)  Commission Decision 98/500/EC of 20 May 1998 on the establishment of Sectoral Dialogue Committees promoting the dialogue between the social partners at European level (OJ L 225, 12.8.1998, p. 27).’" |
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5)

Article 6 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 6

1.   Draft TSIs and subsequent amendments to TSIs shall be drafted under a mandate from the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). They shall be drafted under the responsibility of the Agency in accordance with Articles 3 and 13 of Regulation (EC) No..../2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of ....[establishing a European Railway Agency]
   (15) and in cooperation with the Working Parties mentioned in those Articles.

TSIs shall be adopted and reviewed in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). They shall be published by the Commission in the Official Journal of the European Union.

2.   The Agency shall be responsible for preparing the review and updating of TSIs and making any recommendations to the Committee referred to in Article 21 in order to take account of developments in technology or social requirements.

3.   Each draft TSI shall be drawn up in two stages.

First of all, the Agency shall identify the basic parameters for the TSI as well as the interfaces with the other subsystems and any other specific cases that may be necessary. The most viable alternative solutions accompanied by technical and economic justification shall be put forward for each of these parameters and interfaces. A decision shall be taken in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2); if necessary, specific cases shall be cited.

The Agency shall then draw up the draft TSI on the basis of these basic parameters. Where appropriate, the Agency shall take account of technical progress, of standardisation work already carried out, of working parties already in place and of acknowledged research work. An overall assessment of the estimated costs and benefits of the implementation of the TSIs shall be attached to the draft TSI; this assessment shall indicate the likely impact for all the operators and economic agents involved.

4.   The drafting, adoption and review of each TSI (including the basic parameters) shall take account of the estimated costs and benefits of all the technical solutions considered, together with the interfaces between them, so as to establish and implement the most viable solutions. The Member States shall participate in this assessment by providing the requisite data.

5.   The Committee referred to in Article 21 shall be kept regularly informed of the preparatory work on the TSIs. During this work the Committee may formulate any terms of reference or useful recommendations concerning the design of the TSIs and the cost-benefit analysis. In particular, the Committee may, at the request of a Member State, require that alternative solutions be examined and that the assessment of the cost and benefits of these alternative solutions be set out in the report annexed to the draft TSI.

6.   On the adoption of each TSI, the date of entry into force of that TSI shall be established in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). Where different subsystems have to be placed in service simultaneously for reasons of technical compatibility, the dates of entry into force of the corresponding TSIs shall be the same.

7.   The drafting, adoption and review of the TSIs shall take account of the opinion of users, as regards the characteristics which have a direct impact on the conditions in which they use the subsystems. To that end the Agency shall consult associations and bodies representing users during the drafting and review phases of the TSIs. They shall enclose with the draft TSI a report on the results of this consultation.

The list of associations and bodies to be consulted shall be finalised by the Committee referred to in Article 21 before it adopts the mandate to review the TSIs and may be re-examined and updated at the request of a Member State or the Commission.

8.   The drafting, adoption and review of the TSIs shall take account of the opinion of the social partners as regards the conditions referred to in Article 5(3)(g). To this end, the social partners shall be consulted before the draft TSI is submitted, for adoption or review, to the Committee referred to in Article 21. The social partners shall be consulted in the context of the sectoral dialogue committee set up in accordance with Decision 98/500/EC (16). The social partners shall issue their opinion within three months.

(15)  OJ L ..."

(16)  Commission Decision 98/500/EC of 20 May 1998 on the establishment of Sectoral Dialogue Committees promoting the dialogue between the social partners at European level (OJ L 225, 12.8.1998, p. 27).’"

| 6) | Article 7 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 7
  A Member State need not apply one or more TSIs, including those relating to rolling stock, in the following cases and circumstances:






  (a) | for a proposed new line, for the renewal or upgrading of an existing line, or for any element referred to Article 1(1) at an advanced stage of development or the subject of a contract in course of performance when these TSIs are published; |
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6)

Article 7 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 7

A Member State need not apply one or more TSIs, including those relating to rolling stock, in the following cases and circumstances:

(a)

for a proposed new line, for the renewal or upgrading of an existing line, or for any element referred to Article 1(1) at an advanced stage of development or the subject of a contract in course of performance when these TSIs are published;

| (b) | for any project concerning the renewal or upgrading of an existing line where the loading gauge, track gauge, space between the tracks, or electrification voltage in these TSIs is not compatible with those of the existing line; |
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(b)

for any project concerning the renewal or upgrading of an existing line where the loading gauge, track gauge, space between the tracks, or electrification voltage in these TSIs is not compatible with those of the existing line;

| (c) | for a proposed new line or for the proposed renewal or upgrading of an existing line in the territory of that Member State when its rail network is separated or isolated by the sea from the rail network of the rest of the Community territory; |
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(c)

for a proposed new line or for the proposed renewal or upgrading of an existing line in the territory of that Member State when its rail network is separated or isolated by the sea from the rail network of the rest of the Community territory;

| (d) | for any proposed renewal, extension or upgrading of an existing line, when the application of these TSIs would compromise the economic viability of the project and/or the compatibility of the rail system in the Member State; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

for any proposed renewal, extension or upgrading of an existing line, when the application of these TSIs would compromise the economic viability of the project and/or the compatibility of the rail system in the Member State;

| (e) | where, following an accident or a natural disaster, the conditions for the rapid restoration of the network do not economically or technically allow for partial or total application of the relevant TSIs. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

where, following an accident or a natural disaster, the conditions for the rapid restoration of the network do not economically or technically allow for partial or total application of the relevant TSIs.

In all cases, the Member State concerned shall serve prior notice of its intended derogation to the Commission and shall forward to it a file setting out the TSIs or the parts of TSIs that it does not wish to be applied as well as the corresponding specifications that it does wish to apply. The Commission shall analyse the measures envisaged by the Member State. In cases (b) and (d), the Commission shall take a decision in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). Where necessary, a recommendation shall be drawn up concerning the specifications to be applied. Nevertheless, in the case of (b) the Commission's decision shall not refer to the loading gauge and the track gauge.’

| 7) | the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 9:
  ‘In particular, they may not require checks which have already been carried out as part of the procedure leading to the “EC” declaration of conformity or suitability for use.’ |
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7)

the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 9:

‘In particular, they may not require checks which have already been carried out as part of the procedure leading to the “EC” declaration of conformity or suitability for use.’

| 8) | Article 10 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘2.   All interoperability constituents shall be subject to the procedure for assessing conformity and suitability for the use indicated in the respective TSI and be accompanied by the corresponding certificate.’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

8)

Article 10 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:

‘2.   All interoperability constituents shall be subject to the procedure for assessing conformity and suitability for the use indicated in the respective TSI and be accompanied by the corresponding certificate.’

| (b) | paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘3.   Member States shall consider that an interoperability constituent meets the essential requirements if it complies with the conditions laid down by the corresponding TSI or the European specifications developed to comply with these conditions.’ |
| --- | --- |

(b)

paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:

‘3.   Member States shall consider that an interoperability constituent meets the essential requirements if it complies with the conditions laid down by the corresponding TSI or the European specifications developed to comply with these conditions.’

| (c) | paragraphs 4 and 5 shall be deleted; |
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(c)

paragraphs 4 and 5 shall be deleted;

| 9) | Article 11 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 11
  Where it appears to a Member State or the Commission that European specifications used directly or indirectly for the purposes of this Directive do not meet the essential requirements, partial or total withdrawal of the specifications concerned from the publications containing them, or their amendment, may be decided upon in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2) after consultation of the Committee set up under Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations and of rules on information society services (17).

  (17)  OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37. Directive as amended by Directive 98/48/EC (OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18)’" |
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9)

Article 11 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 11

Where it appears to a Member State or the Commission that European specifications used directly or indirectly for the purposes of this Directive do not meet the essential requirements, partial or total withdrawal of the specifications concerned from the publications containing them, or their amendment, may be decided upon in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2) after consultation of the Committee set up under Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations and of rules on information society services (17).

(17)  OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37. Directive as amended by Directive 98/48/EC (OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18)’"

| 10) | Article 14 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 14
  1.   Each Member State shall authorise the placing in service of those structural subsystems constituting the trans-European high-speed rail system which are located or operated in its territory.
  To this end, each Member State shall take all appropriate steps to ensure that these subsystems may be placed in service only if they are designed, constructed and installed in such a way that they do not compromise compliance with the essential requirements concerning them when integrated into the trans-European high-speed rail system.
  In particular, each Member State shall check the compatibility of these subsystems with the system into which they are being integrated.
  2.   Each Member State shall check, when the subsystems are placed in service and at regular intervals thereafter, that they are operated and maintained in accordance with the essential requirements concerning them. To that end, the assessment and verification procedures laid down in the respective structural and functional TSIs shall be used.
  3.   In the event of renewal or upgrading, the infrastructure manager or the railway undertaking shall send the Member State concerned a file describing the project. The Member State shall examine this file and, taking account of the implementation strategy indicated in the applicable TSI, shall decide whether the size of the works means that a new authorisation for placing in service within the meaning of this Directive is needed.
  Such new authorisation for placing in service shall be required whenever the overall safety level of the subsystem concerned may be affected by the works envisaged.
  4.   Where Member States authorise the placing in service of rolling stock, they shall be responsible for ensuring that an alphanumeric identification code is assigned to each vehicle. This code must be marked on each vehicle and be entered in a national vehicle register that meets the following criteria:






  (a) | the register shall comply with the common specifications defined in paragraph 5; |
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10)

Article 14 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 14

1.   Each Member State shall authorise the placing in service of those structural subsystems constituting the trans-European high-speed rail system which are located or operated in its territory.

To this end, each Member State shall take all appropriate steps to ensure that these subsystems may be placed in service only if they are designed, constructed and installed in such a way that they do not compromise compliance with the essential requirements concerning them when integrated into the trans-European high-speed rail system.

In particular, each Member State shall check the compatibility of these subsystems with the system into which they are being integrated.

2.   Each Member State shall check, when the subsystems are placed in service and at regular intervals thereafter, that they are operated and maintained in accordance with the essential requirements concerning them. To that end, the assessment and verification procedures laid down in the respective structural and functional TSIs shall be used.

3.   In the event of renewal or upgrading, the infrastructure manager or the railway undertaking shall send the Member State concerned a file describing the project. The Member State shall examine this file and, taking account of the implementation strategy indicated in the applicable TSI, shall decide whether the size of the works means that a new authorisation for placing in service within the meaning of this Directive is needed.

Such new authorisation for placing in service shall be required whenever the overall safety level of the subsystem concerned may be affected by the works envisaged.

4.   Where Member States authorise the placing in service of rolling stock, they shall be responsible for ensuring that an alphanumeric identification code is assigned to each vehicle. This code must be marked on each vehicle and be entered in a national vehicle register that meets the following criteria:

(a)

the register shall comply with the common specifications defined in paragraph 5;

| (b) | the register shall be kept and updated by a body independent of any railway undertaking; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the register shall be kept and updated by a body independent of any railway undertaking;

| (c) | the register shall be accessible to the safety authorities and the investigating bodies designated in Articles 16 and 21 of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of... [on railway safety]
   (18); it shall also be made accessible, in response to any legitimate request, to the regulatory bodies designated in Article 30 of Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (19), to the Agency, to the railway companies and to the infrastructure managers. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the register shall be accessible to the safety authorities and the investigating bodies designated in Articles 16 and 21 of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of... [on railway safety]
   (18); it shall also be made accessible, in response to any legitimate request, to the regulatory bodies designated in Article 30 of Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (19), to the Agency, to the railway companies and to the infrastructure managers.

In case of rolling stock placed in service for the first time in a third country, Member States may accept vehicles clearly identified according to a different coding system. However, once a Member State has authorised the placing in service of such vehicles on its territory, it must be possible to retrieve the corresponding data, listed below in paragraph 5(c), (d) and (e), through the register.

5.   The common specifications for the register shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2), on the basis of the draft specifications prepared by the Agency. These draft specifications shall include: content, data format, functional and technical architecture, operating mode, and rules for data input and consultation. The register shall contain at least the following information:

| (a) | references to the “EC” declaration of verification and the issuing body; |
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(a)

references to the “EC” declaration of verification and the issuing body;

| (b) | references to the register of rolling stock mentioned in Article 22a; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

references to the register of rolling stock mentioned in Article 22a;

| (c) | identification of the owner of the vehicle or the lessee; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

identification of the owner of the vehicle or the lessee;

| (d) | any restrictions on how the vehicle may be used; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

any restrictions on how the vehicle may be used;

| (e) | safety-critical data relating to the maintenance schedule of the vehicle. |
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(e)

safety-critical data relating to the maintenance schedule of the vehicle.

(18)  OJ L ..."

(19)  OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 29. Directive as amended by Commission Decision 2002/844/EC (OJ L 289, 26.10.2002, p. 30)’"

| 11) | the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 15:
  ‘In particular, they may not require checks which have already been carried out as part of the procedure leading to the “EC” declaration of verification.’ |
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11)

the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 15:

‘In particular, they may not require checks which have already been carried out as part of the procedure leading to the “EC” declaration of verification.’

| 12) | Article 16(3) shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘3.   In the absence of TSIs, and including cases when a derogation has been notified under Article 7, Member States shall send the other Member States and the Commission, for each subsystem, a list of the technical rules in use for implementing the essential requirements. This shall be notified by ... (20) and thereafter each time the list of technical rules is changed. On that occasion, Member States shall also designate the bodies responsible for carrying out, in the case of these technical regulations, the verification procedure referred to in Article 18.’ |
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12)

Article 16(3) shall be replaced by the following:

‘3.   In the absence of TSIs, and including cases when a derogation has been notified under Article 7, Member States shall send the other Member States and the Commission, for each subsystem, a list of the technical rules in use for implementing the essential requirements. This shall be notified by ... (20) and thereafter each time the list of technical rules is changed. On that occasion, Member States shall also designate the bodies responsible for carrying out, in the case of these technical regulations, the verification procedure referred to in Article 18.’

| 13) | the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 17:
  ‘In such a case, the TSIs shall be reviewed in accordance with Article 6(2). If certain technical aspects corresponding to the essential requirements cannot be explicitly covered in a TSI, they shall be clearly identified in an annex to the TSI. Article 16(3) shall apply to these aspects.’ |
| --- | --- |

13)

the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 17:

‘In such a case, the TSIs shall be reviewed in accordance with Article 6(2). If certain technical aspects corresponding to the essential requirements cannot be explicitly covered in a TSI, they shall be clearly identified in an annex to the TSI. Article 16(3) shall apply to these aspects.’

| 14) | the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 18(2):
  ‘They shall also cover verification of the interfaces of the subsystem in question in relation to the system in which it is integrated, on the basis of the information available in the respective TSI and the registers defined in Article 22a.’ |
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14)

the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 18(2):

‘They shall also cover verification of the interfaces of the subsystem in question in relation to the system in which it is integrated, on the basis of the information available in the respective TSI and the registers defined in Article 22a.’

| 15) | Article 20(5) shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘5.   The Commission shall set up a notified bodies coordination group (hereinafter the “coordination group”) which shall discuss any matter relating to the application of the procedures for assessing conformity or suitability for the use referred to in Article 13 and the verification procedure referred to in Article 18, or to the application of the relevant TSIs. Member States' representatives may take part in the work of the coordination group as observers.
  The Commission and the observers shall inform the committee referred to in Article 21 of the work carried out in the framework of the coordination group. The Commission, when appropriate, will propose the measures needed to remedy the problems.
  Where necessary, coordination of the notified bodies shall be implemented in accordance with Article 21.’ |
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15)

Article 20(5) shall be replaced by the following:

‘5.   The Commission shall set up a notified bodies coordination group (hereinafter the “coordination group”) which shall discuss any matter relating to the application of the procedures for assessing conformity or suitability for the use referred to in Article 13 and the verification procedure referred to in Article 18, or to the application of the relevant TSIs. Member States' representatives may take part in the work of the coordination group as observers.

The Commission and the observers shall inform the committee referred to in Article 21 of the work carried out in the framework of the coordination group. The Commission, when appropriate, will propose the measures needed to remedy the problems.

Where necessary, coordination of the notified bodies shall be implemented in accordance with Article 21.’

| 16) | Article 21 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 21
  1.   The Commission shall be assisted by a committee.
  2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (21) 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.   The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.
  4.   Should it prove necessary, the Committee may set up working parties to assist it in carrying out its tasks, in particular with a view to coordinating the notified bodies.

  (21)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.’" |
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16)

Article 21 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 21

1.   The Commission shall be assisted by a committee.

2.   Where reference is made to this paragraph, Articles 5 and 7 of Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission (21) 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.   The Committee shall adopt its rules of procedure.

4.   Should it prove necessary, the Committee may set up working parties to assist it in carrying out its tasks, in particular with a view to coordinating the notified bodies.

(21)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.’"

| 17) | the following Articles shall be inserted:
  ‘Article 21a
  1.   The Committee may discuss any matter relating to the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system, including questions relating to interoperability between this system and the rail system of third countries.
  2.   The Committee may discuss any matter relating to the implementation of this Directive. If necessary, the Commission shall adopt an implementing recommendation in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2).
  Article 21b
  1.   The Commission may decide, on its own initiative or at the request of a Member State, in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2), to mandate the drafting of a TSI for an additional subject, insofar as it concerns a subsystem mentioned in Annex II.
  2.   In accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2), the Committee shall, on the basis of a proposal by the Commission, adopt a work programme conforming to the objectives of this Directive and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system (22).
  Article 21c
  Annexes II to VI may be amended in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2).

  (22)  OJ L 110, 20.4.2001, p. 1.’" |
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17)

the following Articles shall be inserted:

‘Article 21a

1.   The Committee may discuss any matter relating to the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system, including questions relating to interoperability between this system and the rail system of third countries.

2.   The Committee may discuss any matter relating to the implementation of this Directive. If necessary, the Commission shall adopt an implementing recommendation in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2).

Article 21b

1.   The Commission may decide, on its own initiative or at the request of a Member State, in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2), to mandate the drafting of a TSI for an additional subject, insofar as it concerns a subsystem mentioned in Annex II.

2.   In accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2), the Committee shall, on the basis of a proposal by the Commission, adopt a work programme conforming to the objectives of this Directive and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system (22).

Article 21c

Annexes II to VI may be amended in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2).

(22)  OJ L 110, 20.4.2001, p. 1.’"

| 18) | the following Article shall be inserted:
  ‘Article 22a
  1.   Member States shall ensure that a register of infrastructure and a register of rolling stock are published and updated annually. These registers shall indicate the main features of each subsystem or part subsystem involved, e.g. the basic parameters, and their correlation with the features laid down by the applicable TSIs. To that end, each TSI shall indicate precisely which information must be included in the registers of infrastructure and of rolling stock.
  2.   A copy of those registers shall be sent to the Member States concerned and to the Agency and shall be made available for consultation by interested parties, including at least the professional actors from the sector.’ |
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18)

the following Article shall be inserted:

‘Article 22a

1.   Member States shall ensure that a register of infrastructure and a register of rolling stock are published and updated annually. These registers shall indicate the main features of each subsystem or part subsystem involved, e.g. the basic parameters, and their correlation with the features laid down by the applicable TSIs. To that end, each TSI shall indicate precisely which information must be included in the registers of infrastructure and of rolling stock.

2.   A copy of those registers shall be sent to the Member States concerned and to the Agency and shall be made available for consultation by interested parties, including at least the professional actors from the sector.’

| 19) | Annex I shall be replaced by the text in Annex I to this Directive; |
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19)

Annex I shall be replaced by the text in Annex I to this Directive;

| 20) | Annex II shall be replaced by the text in Annex II to this Directive; |
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20)

Annex II shall be replaced by the text in Annex II to this Directive;

| 21) | the following point shall be added to Annex III:


  ‘
  2.4.4. Controls




  Trains must be equipped with a recording device. The data collected by this device and the processing of the information must be harmonised.
  ’ |
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21)

the following point shall be added to Annex III:

‘
  2.4.4. Controls

Trains must be equipped with a recording device. The data collected by this device and the processing of the information must be harmonised.
  ’

| 22) | the following subparagraph shall be added to Annex VII, point 2:
  ‘In particular, the body and the staff responsible for the checks must be functionally independent of the authorities designated to issue authorisations for placing in service in the framework of this Directive, licences in the framework of Council Directive 95/18/EC of 19 June 1995 on the licensing of railway undertakings (23) and safety certificates in the framework of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety] and of the bodies in charge of investigations in the event of accidents.

  (23)  OJ L 143, 27.6.1995, p. 70. Directive as amended by Directive 2001/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 26).’" |
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22)

the following subparagraph shall be added to Annex VII, point 2:

‘In particular, the body and the staff responsible for the checks must be functionally independent of the authorities designated to issue authorisations for placing in service in the framework of this Directive, licences in the framework of Council Directive 95/18/EC of 19 June 1995 on the licensing of railway undertakings (23) and safety certificates in the framework of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety] and of the bodies in charge of investigations in the event of accidents.

(23)  OJ L 143, 27.6.1995, p. 70. Directive as amended by Directive 2001/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 26).’"

Article 2

Directive 2001/16/EC is hereby amended as follows:

| 1) | the title shall be replaced by the following: ‘Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the conventional rail system’; |
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1)

the title shall be replaced by the following: ‘Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the conventional rail system’;

| 2) | Article 1 is amended as follows:










  (a) | Paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:


  ‘
  1.
     
  The aim of this Directive is to establish the conditions to be met to achieve interoperability within the Community territory of the trans-European conventional rail system, as described in Annex I. These conditions concern the design, construction, placing in service, upgrading, renewal, operation and maintenance of the parts of this system placed in service after ... (24), as well as the professional qualifications and health and safety conditions of the staff who contribute to its operation and maintenance.
  ’ |
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2)

Article 1 is amended as follows:

(a)

Paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:

‘
  1.
     
  The aim of this Directive is to establish the conditions to be met to achieve interoperability within the Community territory of the trans-European conventional rail system, as described in Annex I. These conditions concern the design, construction, placing in service, upgrading, renewal, operation and maintenance of the parts of this system placed in service after ... (24), as well as the professional qualifications and health and safety conditions of the staff who contribute to its operation and maintenance.
  ’

| (b) | the introductory part of paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:


  ‘
  2.
     
  The pursuit of this objective must lead to the definition of a high level of technical harmonisation and make it possible to:
  ’ |
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(b)

the introductory part of paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:

‘
  2.
     
  The pursuit of this objective must lead to the definition of a high level of technical harmonisation and make it possible to:
  ’

| (c) | the following paragraph shall be added:
  ‘3.   The scope of this Directive shall be progressively extended to the whole conventional rail system, including track access to terminals and main port facilities serving or potentially serving more than one user, except for infrastructure and rolling stock reserved for a strictly local, historical or touristic use or infrastructure which is functionally isolated from the rest of the rail system, and without prejudice to the derogations to the application of TSIs as listed in Article 7. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the following paragraph shall be added:

‘3.   The scope of this Directive shall be progressively extended to the whole conventional rail system, including track access to terminals and main port facilities serving or potentially serving more than one user, except for infrastructure and rolling stock reserved for a strictly local, historical or touristic use or infrastructure which is functionally isolated from the rest of the rail system, and without prejudice to the derogations to the application of TSIs as listed in Article 7.

This Directive shall be applied to the parts of the network which are not yet covered by paragraph 1 only from the date of entry into force of the corresponding TSIs to be adopted in accordance with the procedure described below and for the fields of application set by them.

The Commission shall adopt, following the procedure set out in Article 21(2), by 1 January 2006 a work programme aiming at the development of new TSIs and/or the review of TSIs already adopted with a view to covering the lines and rolling stock not yet covered.

This work programme will indicate a first group of new TSIs and/or amendments to TSIs to be developed by January 2009, without prejudice to Article 5(5) as regards the possibility of providing for specific cases and without prejudice to Article 7 allowing for derogations in particular circumstances. The choice of the subjects to be covered by the TSIs will be based on the expected cost-effectiveness of each proposed measure and on the principle of proportionality of measures taken at Community level. To this end, appropriate consideration will be given to Annex I point 4 and the necessary balance between, on one hand, the objectives of uninterrupted movement of trains and of technical harmonisation, and, on the other hand, the trans-European, national, regional or local level of traffic considered.

After the development of this first group of TSIs, the identification of the priorities for the development of new TSIs or the revision of existing TSIs will be adopted following the procedure set out in Article 21(2).

A Member State need not apply this paragraph in the case of projects at an advanced stage of development or subject to a contract in the course of performance when the relevant group of TSIs are published.’

| 3) | Article 2 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | point (h) shall be deleted. |
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3)

Article 2 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

point (h) shall be deleted.

| (b) | points (l) and (m) shall be replaced by the following:






  ‘(l) | “upgrading” means any major modification work on a subsystem or part subsystem which improves the overall performance of the subsystem; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(b)

points (l) and (m) shall be replaced by the following:

‘(l)

“upgrading” means any major modification work on a subsystem or part subsystem which improves the overall performance of the subsystem;

| (m) | “renewal” means any major substitution work on a subsystem or part subsystem which does not change the overall performance of the subsystem;’ |
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(m)

“renewal” means any major substitution work on a subsystem or part subsystem which does not change the overall performance of the subsystem;’

| (c) | the following points shall be added:






  ‘(o) | “substitution in the framework of maintenance” means any replacement of components by parts of identical function and performance in the framework of preventive or corrective maintenance; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(c)

the following points shall be added:

‘(o)

“substitution in the framework of maintenance” means any replacement of components by parts of identical function and performance in the framework of preventive or corrective maintenance;

| (p) | “placing in service” means all the operations by which a subsystem is put into its design operating state’ |
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(p)

“placing in service” means all the operations by which a subsystem is put into its design operating state’

| 4) | Article 5 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘1.   Each of the subsystems shall be covered by one TSI. Where necessary, a subsystem may be covered by several TSIs and one TSI may cover several subsystems. The decision to develop and/or to review a TSI and the choice of its technical and geographical scope requires a mandate in accordance with Article 6(1).’ |
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4)

Article 5 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 1 shall be replaced by the following:

‘1.   Each of the subsystems shall be covered by one TSI. Where necessary, a subsystem may be covered by several TSIs and one TSI may cover several subsystems. The decision to develop and/or to review a TSI and the choice of its technical and geographical scope requires a mandate in accordance with Article 6(1).’

| (b) | point (e) in paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:






  ‘(e) | state, in each case under consideration, which procedures are to be used in order to assess the conformity or the suitability for use of the interoperability constituents, on the one hand, or the ‘EC’ verification of the subsystems, on the other hand. These procedures shall be based on the modules defined in Decision 93/465/EEC;’ |
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(b)

point (e) in paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:

‘(e)

state, in each case under consideration, which procedures are to be used in order to assess the conformity or the suitability for use of the interoperability constituents, on the one hand, or the ‘EC’ verification of the subsystems, on the other hand. These procedures shall be based on the modules defined in Decision 93/465/EEC;’

| (c) | the following paragraph shall be added:
  ‘7.   TSIs may make an explicit, clearly identified reference to European standards or specifications where this is strictly necessary in order to achieve the objectives of this Directive. In such case, these European standards or specifications (or the relevant parts) shall be regarded as annexes to the TSI concerned and shall become mandatory from the moment the TSI is applicable. In the absence of European standards or specifications and pending their development, reference may be made to other clearly identified normative documents; in such case, this shall concern documents that are easily accessible and in the public domain.’ |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the following paragraph shall be added:

‘7.   TSIs may make an explicit, clearly identified reference to European standards or specifications where this is strictly necessary in order to achieve the objectives of this Directive. In such case, these European standards or specifications (or the relevant parts) shall be regarded as annexes to the TSI concerned and shall become mandatory from the moment the TSI is applicable. In the absence of European standards or specifications and pending their development, reference may be made to other clearly identified normative documents; in such case, this shall concern documents that are easily accessible and in the public domain.’

| 5) | Article 6 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 6
  1.   Draft TSIs and subsequent amendments to TSIs shall be drafted under a mandate from the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). They shall be drafted under the responsibility of the Agency, in accordance with Articles 3 and 13 of Regulation (EC) No .../2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... [establishing a European Railway Agency]
   (25) and in cooperation with the working parties mentioned in those Articles.
  TSIs shall be adopted and reviewed in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). They shall be published by the Commission in the Official Journal of the European Union.
  2.   The Agency shall be responsible for preparing the review and updating of TSIs and making any recommendations to the Committee referred to in Article 21 in order to take account of developments in technology or social requirements.
  3.   Each draft TSI shall be drawn up in two stages.
  First of all, the Agency shall identify the basic parameters for the TSI as well as the interfaces with the other subsystems and any other specific cases that may be necessary. The most viable alternative solutions accompanied by technical and economic justification shall be put forward for each of these parameters and interfaces. A decision shall be taken in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2); if necessary, specific cases shall be cited.
  The Agency shall then draw up the draft TSI on the basis of these basic parameters. Where appropriate, the Agency shall take account of technical progress, of standardisation work already carried out, of working parties already in place and of acknowledged research work. An overall assessment of the estimated costs and benefits of the implementation of the TSIs shall be attached to the draft TSI; this assessment shall indicate the likely impact for all the operators and economic agents involved.
  4.   The drafting, adoption and review of each TSI (including the basic parameters) shall take account of the estimated costs and benefits of all the technical solutions considered, together with the interfaces between them, so as to establish and implement the most viable solutions. The Member States shall participate in this assessment by providing the requisite data.
  5.   The Committee referred to in Article 21 shall be kept regularly informed of the preparatory work on the TSIs. During this work the Committee may formulate any terms of reference or useful recommendations concerning the design of the TSIs and the cost-benefit analysis. In particular, the Committee may, at the request of a Member State, require that alternative solutions be examined and that the assessment of the cost and benefits of these alternative solutions be set out in the report annexed to the draft TSI.
  6.   On the adoption of each TSI, the date of entry into force of that TSI shall be established in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). Where different subsystems have to be placed in service simultaneously for reasons of technical compatibility, the dates of entry into force of the corresponding TSIs shall be the same.
  7.   The drafting, adoption and review of the TSIs shall take account of the opinions of the users, as regards the characteristics which have a direct impact on the conditions in which they use the subsystems. To that end the Agency shall consult associations and bodies representing users during the drafting and review phases of the TSIs. They shall enclose with the draft TSI a report on the results of this consultation.
  The list of associations and bodies to be consulted shall be finalised by the Committee referred to in Article 21 before it adopts the mandate of the first TSI and may be re-examined and updated at the request of a Member State or the Commission.
  8.   The drafting, adoption and review of the TSIs shall take account of the opinion of the social partners as regards the conditions referred to in Article 5(3)(g). To this end, the social partners shall be consulted before the draft TSI is submitted, for adoption or review, to the Committee referred to in Article 21. The social partners shall be consulted in the context of the Sectoral Dialogue Committee set up in accordance with Decision 98/500/EC (26). The social partners shall issue their opinion within three months.

  (25)  OJ L ..."


  (26)  Commission Decision 98/500/EC of 20 May 1998 on the establishment of Sectoral Dialogue Committees promoting the dialogue between the social partners at European level (OJ L 225, 12.8.1998, p. 27).’" |
| --- | --- |

5)

Article 6 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 6

1.   Draft TSIs and subsequent amendments to TSIs shall be drafted under a mandate from the Commission in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). They shall be drafted under the responsibility of the Agency, in accordance with Articles 3 and 13 of Regulation (EC) No .../2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... [establishing a European Railway Agency]
   (25) and in cooperation with the working parties mentioned in those Articles.

TSIs shall be adopted and reviewed in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). They shall be published by the Commission in the Official Journal of the European Union.

2.   The Agency shall be responsible for preparing the review and updating of TSIs and making any recommendations to the Committee referred to in Article 21 in order to take account of developments in technology or social requirements.

3.   Each draft TSI shall be drawn up in two stages.

First of all, the Agency shall identify the basic parameters for the TSI as well as the interfaces with the other subsystems and any other specific cases that may be necessary. The most viable alternative solutions accompanied by technical and economic justification shall be put forward for each of these parameters and interfaces. A decision shall be taken in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2); if necessary, specific cases shall be cited.

The Agency shall then draw up the draft TSI on the basis of these basic parameters. Where appropriate, the Agency shall take account of technical progress, of standardisation work already carried out, of working parties already in place and of acknowledged research work. An overall assessment of the estimated costs and benefits of the implementation of the TSIs shall be attached to the draft TSI; this assessment shall indicate the likely impact for all the operators and economic agents involved.

4.   The drafting, adoption and review of each TSI (including the basic parameters) shall take account of the estimated costs and benefits of all the technical solutions considered, together with the interfaces between them, so as to establish and implement the most viable solutions. The Member States shall participate in this assessment by providing the requisite data.

5.   The Committee referred to in Article 21 shall be kept regularly informed of the preparatory work on the TSIs. During this work the Committee may formulate any terms of reference or useful recommendations concerning the design of the TSIs and the cost-benefit analysis. In particular, the Committee may, at the request of a Member State, require that alternative solutions be examined and that the assessment of the cost and benefits of these alternative solutions be set out in the report annexed to the draft TSI.

6.   On the adoption of each TSI, the date of entry into force of that TSI shall be established in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2). Where different subsystems have to be placed in service simultaneously for reasons of technical compatibility, the dates of entry into force of the corresponding TSIs shall be the same.

7.   The drafting, adoption and review of the TSIs shall take account of the opinions of the users, as regards the characteristics which have a direct impact on the conditions in which they use the subsystems. To that end the Agency shall consult associations and bodies representing users during the drafting and review phases of the TSIs. They shall enclose with the draft TSI a report on the results of this consultation.

The list of associations and bodies to be consulted shall be finalised by the Committee referred to in Article 21 before it adopts the mandate of the first TSI and may be re-examined and updated at the request of a Member State or the Commission.

8.   The drafting, adoption and review of the TSIs shall take account of the opinion of the social partners as regards the conditions referred to in Article 5(3)(g). To this end, the social partners shall be consulted before the draft TSI is submitted, for adoption or review, to the Committee referred to in Article 21. The social partners shall be consulted in the context of the Sectoral Dialogue Committee set up in accordance with Decision 98/500/EC (26). The social partners shall issue their opinion within three months.

(25)  OJ L ..."

(26)  Commission Decision 98/500/EC of 20 May 1998 on the establishment of Sectoral Dialogue Committees promoting the dialogue between the social partners at European level (OJ L 225, 12.8.1998, p. 27).’"

| 6) | Article 7(a) shall be replaced by the following:






  ‘(a) | for a proposed new line, for the renewal or upgrading of an existing line, or for any element referred to Article 1(1) at an advanced stage of development or the subject of a contract in course of performance when these TSIs are published;’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

6)

Article 7(a) shall be replaced by the following:

‘(a)

for a proposed new line, for the renewal or upgrading of an existing line, or for any element referred to Article 1(1) at an advanced stage of development or the subject of a contract in course of performance when these TSIs are published;’

| 7) | Article 10 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘2.   All interoperability constituents shall be subject to the procedure for assessing conformity and suitability for the use indicated in the respective TSI and shall be accompanied by the corresponding certificate.’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

7)

Article 10 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 2 shall be replaced by the following:

‘2.   All interoperability constituents shall be subject to the procedure for assessing conformity and suitability for the use indicated in the respective TSI and shall be accompanied by the corresponding certificate.’

| (b) | paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘3.   Member States shall consider that an interoperability constituent meets the essential requirements if it complies with the conditions laid down by the corresponding TSI or the corresponding European specifications developed to comply with these conditions.’ |
| --- | --- |

(b)

paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:

‘3.   Member States shall consider that an interoperability constituent meets the essential requirements if it complies with the conditions laid down by the corresponding TSI or the corresponding European specifications developed to comply with these conditions.’

| (c) | paragraphs 4 and 5 shall be deleted; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

paragraphs 4 and 5 shall be deleted;

| 8) | Article 11 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 11
  Where it appears to a Member State or the Commission that European specifications used directly or indirectly to achieve the objectives of this Directive do not meet the essential requirements, partial or total withdrawal of the specifications concerned from the publications containing them, or their amendment, may be decided upon in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2) after consultation of the committee set up under Directive 98/34/EC.;’ |
| --- | --- |

8)

Article 11 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 11

Where it appears to a Member State or the Commission that European specifications used directly or indirectly to achieve the objectives of this Directive do not meet the essential requirements, partial or total withdrawal of the specifications concerned from the publications containing them, or their amendment, may be decided upon in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2) after consultation of the committee set up under Directive 98/34/EC.;’

| 9. | Article 14 shall be amended as follows:






  (a) | the following subparagraph shall be added to paragraph 2:
  ‘To that end, the assessment and verification procedures laid down in the respective structural and functional TSIs shall be used.’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

9.

Article 14 shall be amended as follows:

(a)

the following subparagraph shall be added to paragraph 2:

‘To that end, the assessment and verification procedures laid down in the respective structural and functional TSIs shall be used.’

| (b) | paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘3.   In the event of renewal or upgrading, the infrastructure manager or the railway undertaking shall send the Member State concerned a file describing the project. The Member State shall examine this file and, taking account of the implementation strategy indicated in the applicable TSI, shall decide whether the size of the works means that a new authorisation for placing in service within the meaning of this Directive is needed.
  Such new authorisation for placing in service shall be required each time the overall safety level of the subsystem concerned may be affected by the works envisaged. If a new authorisation is needed, the Member State shall decide to what extent the TSIs need to be applied to the project. The Member State shall notify its decision to the Commission and the other Member States.’ |
| --- | --- |

(b)

paragraph 3 shall be replaced by the following:

‘3.   In the event of renewal or upgrading, the infrastructure manager or the railway undertaking shall send the Member State concerned a file describing the project. The Member State shall examine this file and, taking account of the implementation strategy indicated in the applicable TSI, shall decide whether the size of the works means that a new authorisation for placing in service within the meaning of this Directive is needed.

Such new authorisation for placing in service shall be required each time the overall safety level of the subsystem concerned may be affected by the works envisaged. If a new authorisation is needed, the Member State shall decide to what extent the TSIs need to be applied to the project. The Member State shall notify its decision to the Commission and the other Member States.’

| (c) | the following paragraphs shall be inserted:
  ‘4.   Where Member States authorise the placing in service of rolling stock, they shall be responsible for ensuring that an alphanumeric identification code is assigned to each vehicle. This code must be marked on each vehicle and be entered in a national vehicle register that meets the following criteria:






  (a) | the register shall comply with the common specifications defined in paragraph 5; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(c)

the following paragraphs shall be inserted:

‘4.   Where Member States authorise the placing in service of rolling stock, they shall be responsible for ensuring that an alphanumeric identification code is assigned to each vehicle. This code must be marked on each vehicle and be entered in a national vehicle register that meets the following criteria:

(a)

the register shall comply with the common specifications defined in paragraph 5;

| (b) | the register shall be kept and updated by a body independent of any railway undertaking; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the register shall be kept and updated by a body independent of any railway undertaking;

| (c) | the register shall be accessible to the safety authorities and investigating bodies designated in Articles 16 and 21 of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of... [on railway safety]
   (27). It shall also be made accessible, in response to any legitimate request, to the regulatory bodies designated in Article 30 of Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (28), to the Agency, to the railway undertakings and to the infrastructure managers. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the register shall be accessible to the safety authorities and investigating bodies designated in Articles 16 and 21 of Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of... [on railway safety]
   (27). It shall also be made accessible, in response to any legitimate request, to the regulatory bodies designated in Article 30 of Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (28), to the Agency, to the railway undertakings and to the infrastructure managers.

In case of rolling stock placed in service for the first time in a third country, Member States may accept vehicles clearly identified according to a different coding system. However, once a Member State has authorised the placing in service of such vehicles on its territory, it must be possible to retrieve the corresponding data, listed below in paragraph 5(c), (d) and (e), through the register.

5.   The common specifications for the register shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 21(2), on the basis of the draft specifications prepared by the Agency. These draft specifications shall include: content, data format, functional and technical architecture, operating mode, rules for data input and consultation. The register shall contain at least the following information:

| (a) | references to the “EC” declaration of verification and the issuing body; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

references to the “EC” declaration of verification and the issuing body;

| (b) | references to the register of rolling stock mentioned in Article 24; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

references to the register of rolling stock mentioned in Article 24;

| (c) | identification of the owner of the vehicle or the lessee; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

identification of the owner of the vehicle or the lessee;

| (d) | any restrictions on how the vehicle may be used; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

any restrictions on how the vehicle may be used;

| (e) | safety-critical data relating to the maintenance schedule of the vehicle. |
| --- | --- |

(e)

safety-critical data relating to the maintenance schedule of the vehicle.

(27)  OJ L ..."

(28)  OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 29. Directive as amended by Commission Decision 2002/844/EC (OJ L 289, 26.10.2002, p. 30)’"

| 10) | Article 16(3) shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘3.   In the absence of TSIs, and including cases when a derogation has been notified under Article 7, Member States shall send the other Member States and the Commission, for each subsystem, a list of the technical rules in use for implementing the essential requirements. This shall be notified before... (29) and following that, each time the list of technical rules is changed. On that occasion, Member States shall also designate the bodies responsible for carrying out, in the case of these technical regulations, the verification procedure referred to in Article 18.’ |
| --- | --- |

10)

Article 16(3) shall be replaced by the following:

‘3.   In the absence of TSIs, and including cases when a derogation has been notified under Article 7, Member States shall send the other Member States and the Commission, for each subsystem, a list of the technical rules in use for implementing the essential requirements. This shall be notified before... (29) and following that, each time the list of technical rules is changed. On that occasion, Member States shall also designate the bodies responsible for carrying out, in the case of these technical regulations, the verification procedure referred to in Article 18.’

| 11) | the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 17:
  ‘In such a case, the TSIs shall be reviewed in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 6(2). If certain technical aspects corresponding to the essential requirements cannot be explicitly covered in a TSI, they shall be clearly identified in an Annex to the TSI. Article 16(3) shall apply to these aspects.’ |
| --- | --- |

11)

the following subparagraph shall be added to Article 17:

‘In such a case, the TSIs shall be reviewed in accordance with the procedure referred to in Article 6(2). If certain technical aspects corresponding to the essential requirements cannot be explicitly covered in a TSI, they shall be clearly identified in an Annex to the TSI. Article 16(3) shall apply to these aspects.’

| 12) | Article 20(5) shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘5.   The Commission shall set up a notified bodies coordination group (hereinafter referred to as “the coordination group”) which shall discuss any matter relating to the application of the procedures for assessing conformity or suitability for the use referred to in Article 13 and the verification procedure referred to in Article 18, or to application of the relevant TSIs. Member States' representatives may take part in the work of the coordination group as observers.
  The Commission and the observers shall inform the committee referred to in Article 21 of the work carried out in the framework of this coordination group. The Commission, when appropriate, will propose the measures needed to remedy the problems.
  Where necessary, coordination of the notified bodies shall be implemented in accordance with Article 21.’ |
| --- | --- |

12)

Article 20(5) shall be replaced by the following:

‘5.   The Commission shall set up a notified bodies coordination group (hereinafter referred to as “the coordination group”) which shall discuss any matter relating to the application of the procedures for assessing conformity or suitability for the use referred to in Article 13 and the verification procedure referred to in Article 18, or to application of the relevant TSIs. Member States' representatives may take part in the work of the coordination group as observers.

The Commission and the observers shall inform the committee referred to in Article 21 of the work carried out in the framework of this coordination group. The Commission, when appropriate, will propose the measures needed to remedy the problems.

Where necessary, coordination of the notified bodies shall be implemented in accordance with Article 21.’

| 13) | in Article 21 the following paragraph shall be added:
  ‘4.   Should it prove necessary, the Committee may set up working parties to assist it in carrying out its tasks, in particular with a view to coordinating the notified bodies.’ |
| --- | --- |

13)

in Article 21 the following paragraph shall be added:

‘4.   Should it prove necessary, the Committee may set up working parties to assist it in carrying out its tasks, in particular with a view to coordinating the notified bodies.’

| 14) | the following Article shall be inserted:
  ‘Article 21a
  The Commission may submit to the Committee any matter relating to the implementation of this Directive. If necessary, the Commission shall adopt an implementing recommendation in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2).
  Article 21b
  Annexes II to VI may be amended in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2).’ |
| --- | --- |

14)

the following Article shall be inserted:

‘Article 21a

The Commission may submit to the Committee any matter relating to the implementation of this Directive. If necessary, the Commission shall adopt an implementing recommendation in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2).

Article 21b

Annexes II to VI may be amended in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2).’

| 15) | Article 23 shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘Article 23
  1.   The order of priority for the adoption of the TSIs shall be as follows, without prejudice to the order of adoption of the mandates provided for in Article 6(1):






  (a) | the first group of TSIs shall cover control/command and signalling; telematic applications for freight services; traffic operation and management (including staff qualifications for cross-border services respecting the criteria defined in Annexes II and III); freight wagons; noise problems deriving from rolling stock and infrastructure. As regards rolling stock, that intended for international use shall be developed first; |
| --- | --- | --- |

15)

Article 23 shall be replaced by the following:

‘Article 23

1.   The order of priority for the adoption of the TSIs shall be as follows, without prejudice to the order of adoption of the mandates provided for in Article 6(1):

(a)

the first group of TSIs shall cover control/command and signalling; telematic applications for freight services; traffic operation and management (including staff qualifications for cross-border services respecting the criteria defined in Annexes II and III); freight wagons; noise problems deriving from rolling stock and infrastructure. As regards rolling stock, that intended for international use shall be developed first;

| (b) | the following aspects shall also be discussed in the light of the resources of the Commission and the Agency: telematic applications for passenger services, maintenance, with particular regard to safety, passenger carriages, traction units and locomotives, infrastructure, energy and air pollution.
  As regards rolling stock, that intended for international use shall be developed first; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the following aspects shall also be discussed in the light of the resources of the Commission and the Agency: telematic applications for passenger services, maintenance, with particular regard to safety, passenger carriages, traction units and locomotives, infrastructure, energy and air pollution.

As regards rolling stock, that intended for international use shall be developed first;

| (c) | at the request of the Commission, a Member State or the Agency, the Committee may decide, in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2), to draw up a TSI for an additional subject in so far as it concerns a subsystem mentioned in Annex II. |
| --- | --- |

(c)

at the request of the Commission, a Member State or the Agency, the Committee may decide, in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2), to draw up a TSI for an additional subject in so far as it concerns a subsystem mentioned in Annex II.

2.   The Commission, in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2), shall draw up a work programme observing the order of priority referred to in paragraph 1 and that of the other tasks entrusted to it by this Directive.

The TSIs mentioned in the first work programme referred to in paragraph 1(a) shall be drawn up not later than 20 April 2004.

3.   The work programme shall consist of the following stages:

| (a) | development on the basis of a draft established by the Agency of a representative architecture of the conventional rail system, based on the list of subsystems (Annex II), to guarantee consistency between TSIs. This architecture must include in particular the various constituents of this system and their interfaces and act as a reference framework for defining the areas of use of each TSI; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

development on the basis of a draft established by the Agency of a representative architecture of the conventional rail system, based on the list of subsystems (Annex II), to guarantee consistency between TSIs. This architecture must include in particular the various constituents of this system and their interfaces and act as a reference framework for defining the areas of use of each TSI;

| (b) | adoption of a model structure for developing TSIs; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

adoption of a model structure for developing TSIs;

| (c) | adoption of a method of cost-benefit analysis of the solutions set out in the TSIs; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

adoption of a method of cost-benefit analysis of the solutions set out in the TSIs;

| (d) | adoption of the mandates needed to draw up the TSIs; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

adoption of the mandates needed to draw up the TSIs;

| (e) | adoption of the basic parameters for each TSI; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

adoption of the basic parameters for each TSI;

| (f) | approval of draft standardisation programmes; |
| --- | --- |

(f)

approval of draft standardisation programmes;

| (g) | management of the transition period between the date of entry into force of Directive 2003/.../EC [on...]
   (30) and publication of the TSIs, including the adoption of the reference system mentioned in Article 25. |
| --- | --- |

(g)

management of the transition period between the date of entry into force of Directive 2003/.../EC [on...]
   (30) and publication of the TSIs, including the adoption of the reference system mentioned in Article 25.

(30)  OJ L ...’"

| 16) | Article 24(2) shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘2.   A copy of those registers shall be sent to the Member States concerned and to the Agency and shall be made available for consultation by interested parties, including at least the professional actors from the sector.’ |
| --- | --- |

16)

Article 24(2) shall be replaced by the following:

‘2.   A copy of those registers shall be sent to the Member States concerned and to the Agency and shall be made available for consultation by interested parties, including at least the professional actors from the sector.’

| 17) | Article 25(1) shall be replaced by the following:
  ‘1.   The Agency shall develop, in accordance with Articles 3 and 13 of Regulation (EC) No.../2003 [establishing a European Railway Agency] on the basis of the information notified by the Member States under Article 16(3), technical documents from the profession and the texts of the relevant international agreements, a draft reference system of technical rules ensuring the current degree of interoperability of the lines and rolling stock that will be brought within the scope of this Directive as defined in Article 1(3). The Commission, following the procedure set out in Article 21(2), shall examine this draft and decide whether it may constitute a reference system pending the adoption of TSIs.’ |
| --- | --- |

17)

Article 25(1) shall be replaced by the following:

‘1.   The Agency shall develop, in accordance with Articles 3 and 13 of Regulation (EC) No.../2003 [establishing a European Railway Agency] on the basis of the information notified by the Member States under Article 16(3), technical documents from the profession and the texts of the relevant international agreements, a draft reference system of technical rules ensuring the current degree of interoperability of the lines and rolling stock that will be brought within the scope of this Directive as defined in Article 1(3). The Commission, following the procedure set out in Article 21(2), shall examine this draft and decide whether it may constitute a reference system pending the adoption of TSIs.’

| 18) | Annex I shall be replaced by the text in Annex III to this Directive; |
| --- | --- |

18)

Annex I shall be replaced by the text in Annex III to this Directive;

| 19) | the following point shall be added to Annex III:








  ‘
  2.4.4. | Controls



  Trains must be equipped with a recording device. The data collected by this device and the processing of the information must be harmonised.
  ’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

19)

the following point shall be added to Annex III:

‘
  2.4.4.

Trains must be equipped with a recording device. The data collected by this device and the processing of the information must be harmonised.
  ’

| 20) | the following subparagraph shall be added to Annex VII, point 2:
  ‘In particular, the body and the staff responsible for the checks must be functionally independent of the authorities designated to issue authorisations for placing in service in the framework of this Directive, licences in the framework of Council Directive 95/18/EC of 19 June 1995 on the licensing of railway undertakings (31) and safety certificates in the framework of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety], and of the bodies in charge of investigations in the event of accidents.

  (31)  OJ L 143, 27.6.1995, p. 70. Directive as amended by Directive 2001/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 26.)’" |
| --- | --- |

20)

the following subparagraph shall be added to Annex VII, point 2:

‘In particular, the body and the staff responsible for the checks must be functionally independent of the authorities designated to issue authorisations for placing in service in the framework of this Directive, licences in the framework of Council Directive 95/18/EC of 19 June 1995 on the licensing of railway undertakings (31) and safety certificates in the framework of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety], and of the bodies in charge of investigations in the event of accidents.

(31)  OJ L 143, 27.6.1995, p. 70. Directive as amended by Directive 2001/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 26.)’"

| 21) | Annex VIII shall be deleted. |
| --- | --- |

21)

Annex VIII shall be deleted.

Article 3

The Commission shall take all necessary measures to ensure that the application of this Directive preserves as far as possible the TSI development work already mandated in the framework of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC and to ensure that projects that are at an advanced stage of development when this Directive enters into force are not affected.

Article 4

Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions needed to comply with this Directive before ... (32). They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

When Member States adopt these measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such reference shall be laid down by the Member States.

Article 5

This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Article 6

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

Done at ..., ...

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

---

(1)  OJ C 126 E, 28.5.2002, p. 312.

1

(2)  OJ C 61, 14.3.2003, p. 131.

2

(3)  OJ C 66, 19.3.2003, p. 5.

3

(4)  Position of the European Parliament of 14 January 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal), Council Common Position of 25 June 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and position of the European Parliament of 23 October 2003.

4

Position

25 June 2003

position

23 October 2003

(5)  OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 6.

5

(6)  
  OJ C 59, 23.2.2001, p. 121.

6

OJ C 59, 23.2.2001, p. 121.

(7)  OJ L 110, 20.4.2001,p. 1.

7

(8)  OJ L ...

8

(9)  OJ L ...

9

(10)  OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 1.

10

(11)  OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 26.

11

(12)  OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 29. Directive as amended by Commission Decision 2002/844/EC (OJ L 289, 26.10.2002, p. 30).

12

(13)  OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.

13

(14)  Date of entry into force of this Directive.

14

(20)  One year after the date of entry into force of this Directive.

20

date of

(24)  Date of entry into force of this Directive.

24

(29)  One year after the date of entry into force of this Directive.

29

date of

(32)  24 months after the date of entry into force of this Directive.

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ANNEX I

‘ANNEX I

THE TRANS-EUROPEAN HIGH-SPEED RAIL SYSTEM

1.   THE INFRASTRUCTURE

The infrastructure of the trans-European high-speed rail system shall be that of the lines of the trans-European transport network identified in Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (1) or listed in any update of that Decision as a result of the revision provided for in Article 21 of that Decision.

The high-speed lines shall comprise:

| — | specially built high-speed lines equipped for speeds generally equal to or greater than 250 km/h, |
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—

specially built high-speed lines equipped for speeds generally equal to or greater than 250 km/h,

| — | specially upgraded high-speed lines equipped for speeds of the order of 200 km/h, |
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—

specially upgraded high-speed lines equipped for speeds of the order of 200 km/h,

| — | specially upgraded high-speed lines which have special features as a result of topographical, relief or town-planning constraints, on which the speed must be adapted to each case. |
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—

specially upgraded high-speed lines which have special features as a result of topographical, relief or town-planning constraints, on which the speed must be adapted to each case.

This infrastructure includes traffic management, tracking and navigation systems: technical installations for data processing and telecommunications intended for passenger services on these lines in order to guarantee the safe and harmonious operation of the network and efficient traffic management.

2.   THE ROLLING STOCK

The rolling stock referred to in this Directive shall comprise trains designed to operate:

| — | either at speeds of at least 250 km/h on lines specially built for high speeds, while enabling operation at speeds exceeding 300 km/h in appropriate circumstances, |
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—

either at speeds of at least 250 km/h on lines specially built for high speeds, while enabling operation at speeds exceeding 300 km/h in appropriate circumstances,

| — | or at speeds of the order of 200 km/h on the lines of section 1, where compatible with the performance levels of these lines. |
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—

or at speeds of the order of 200 km/h on the lines of section 1, where compatible with the performance levels of these lines.

3.   COMPATIBILITY OF THE TRANS-EUROPEAN HIGH-SPEED RAIL SYSTEM

The quality of rail services in Europe depends, inter alia, on excellent compatibility between the characteristics of the infrastructure (in the broadest sense, i.e. the fixed parts of all the subsystems concerned) and those of the rolling stock (including the onboard components of all the subsystems concerned). Performance levels, safety, quality of service and cost depend upon that compatibility.

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(1)  OJ L 228, 9.9.1996, p. 1. Decision amended by Decision No 1346/2001/EC (OJ L 185, 6.7.2001, p. 1.)’

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ANNEX II

‘ANNEX II

SUBSYSTEMS

1.   LIST OF SUBSYSTEMS

For the purposes of this Directive, the system constituting the trans-European high-speed rail system may be broken down into the following subsystems:

| (a) | either structural areas:






  — | infrastructure; |
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(a)

either structural areas:

—

infrastructure;

| — | energy; |
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—

energy;

| — | control and command and signalling; |
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—

control and command and signalling;

| — | traffic operation and management; |
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—

traffic operation and management;

| — | rolling stock; |
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—

rolling stock;

| (b) | or operational areas:






  — | maintenance; |
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(b)

or operational areas:

—

maintenance;

| — | telematics applications for passenger and freight services. |
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—

telematics applications for passenger and freight services.

2.   AREAS TO BE COVERED

For each subsystem, the list of aspects relating to interoperability is indicated in the mandates for drawing up TSIs given to the Agency.

Under Article 6(1), these mandates shall be established in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 21(2).

Where necessary, the list of aspects relating to interoperability indicated in the mandates is specified by the Agency in accordance with Article 5(3)(c).’

ANNEX III

‘ANNEX I

THE TRANS-EUROPEAN CONVENTIONAL RAIL SYSTEM

1.   INFRASTRUCTURE

The infrastructure of the trans-European conventional rail system shall be that of the lines of the trans-European transport network identified in Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (1) or listed in any update of that Decision as a result of the revision provided for in Article 21 of that Decision.

For the purposes of this Directive, this network may be subdivided into the following categories:

| — | lines intended for passenger services; |
| --- | --- |

—

lines intended for passenger services;

| — | lines intended for mixed traffic (passengers and freight); |
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—

lines intended for mixed traffic (passengers and freight);

| — | lines specially designed or upgraded for freight services; |
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—

lines specially designed or upgraded for freight services;

| — | passenger hubs; |
| --- | --- |

—

passenger hubs;

| — | freight hubs, including intermodal terminals; |
| --- | --- |

—

freight hubs, including intermodal terminals;

| — | lines connecting the abovementioned elements. |
| --- | --- |

—

lines connecting the abovementioned elements.

This infrastructure includes traffic management, tracking, and navigation systems: technical installations for data processing and telecommunications intended for long-distance passenger services and freight services on the network in order to guarantee the safe and harmonious operation of the network and efficient traffic management.

2.   ROLLING STOCK

The rolling stock will comprise all the stock likely to travel on all or part of the trans-European conventional rail network, including:

| — | self-propelling thermal or electric trains; |
| --- | --- |

—

self-propelling thermal or electric trains;

| — | thermal or electric traction units; |
| --- | --- |

—

thermal or electric traction units;

| — | passenger carriages; |
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—

passenger carriages;

| — | freight wagons, including rolling stock designed to carry lorries. |
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—

freight wagons, including rolling stock designed to carry lorries.

Mobile railway infrastructure construction and maintenance equipment is included but is not the first priority.

Each of the above categories is subdivided into:

| — | rolling stock for international use; |
| --- | --- |

—

rolling stock for international use;

| — | rolling stock for national use. |
| --- | --- |

—

rolling stock for national use.

3.   COMPATIBILITY OF THE TRANS-EUROPEAN CONVENTIONAL RAILWAY SYSTEM

The quality of rail services in Europe depends, inter alia, on excellent compatibility between the characteristics of the infrastructure (in the broadest sense, i.e. the fixed parts of all the subsystems concerned) and those of the rolling stock (including the onboard components of all the subsystems concerned). Performance levels, safety, quality of service and cost depend upon that compatibility.

4.   EXTENSION OF THE SCOPE

1.   SUBCATEGORIES OF LINES AND ROLLING STOCK

In order to deliver interoperability cost-effectively further subcategories of all categories of lines and rolling stock mentioned in this Annex will, where necessary, be developed. If necessary, the functional and technical specifications mentioned in Article 5(3) may vary according to the subcategory.

2.   COST SAFEGUARDS

The cost-benefit analysis of the proposed measures will take into consideration, among others, the following:

| — | cost of the proposed measure; |
| --- | --- |

—

cost of the proposed measure;

| — | reduction of capital costs and charges due to economies of scale and better utilisation of rolling stock; |
| --- | --- |

—

reduction of capital costs and charges due to economies of scale and better utilisation of rolling stock;

| — | reduction of investment and maintenance/operating costs due to increased competition between manufacturers and maintenance companies; |
| --- | --- |

—

reduction of investment and maintenance/operating costs due to increased competition between manufacturers and maintenance companies;

| — | environmental benefits, due to technical improvements of the rail system; |
| --- | --- |

—

environmental benefits, due to technical improvements of the rail system;

| — | increase of safety in operation. |
| --- | --- |

—

increase of safety in operation.

In addition, this assessment will indicate the likely impact for all the operators and economic agents involved.

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(1)  OJ L 228, 9.9.1996, p. 1. Decision as amended by Decision No 1346/2001/EC (OJ L 185, 6.7.2001, p. 1.)’

1

P5_TA(2003)0456

European Railway Agency ***II

European Parliament legislative resolution on the Council common position for adopting a European Parliament and Council regulation on establishing a European Railway Agency (Agency Regulation) (8558/2/2003 — C5-0296/2003 — 2002/0024(COD))

(Codecision procedure: second reading)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Council common position (8558/2/2003 — C5-0296/2003) (1), |
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—

having regard to the Council common position (8558/2/2003 — C5-0296/2003) (1),

| — | having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 23) (3), |
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—

having regard to its position at first reading (2) on the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2002) 23) (3),

| — | 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 80 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rule 80 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0323/2003), |
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—

having regard to the recommendation for second reading of the Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism (A5-0323/2003),

| 1. | Amends the common position as follows; |
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1.

Amends the common position as follows;

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

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

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(1)  Not yet published in the OJ.

(2)  Texts Adopted, 14.1.2003, P5_TA(2003)0007.

(3)  OJ C 126 E, 28.5.2002, p. 323.

P5_TC2-COD(2002)0024

Position of the European Parliament adopted at second reading on 23 October 2003 with a view to the adoption of European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No.../2003 establishing a European Railway Agency

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 71(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the Opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee (2),

Having regard to the Opinion of the Committee of the Regions (3),

Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (4),

Whereas:

| (1) | The progressive establishment of a European railway area without frontiers requires Community action in the field of the technical regulations applicable to railways with regard to both the technical aspects and the safety aspects, the two being inextricably linked. |
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(1)

The progressive establishment of a European railway area without frontiers requires Community action in the field of the technical regulations applicable to railways with regard to both the technical aspects and the safety aspects, the two being inextricably linked.

| (2) | Council Directive 91/440/EEC of 29 July 1991 on the development of the Community's railways (5) provides for the progressive opening-up of rights of access to the infrastructure to any licensed Community railway undertakings which wish to operate goods services. |
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(2)

Council Directive 91/440/EEC of 29 July 1991 on the development of the Community's railways (5) provides for the progressive opening-up of rights of access to the infrastructure to any licensed Community railway undertakings which wish to operate goods services.

| (3) | Council Directive 95/18/EC of 19 June 1995 on the licensing of railway undertakings (6) provides that all railway undertakings must hold a licence and that a licence issued in a Member State shall be valid throughout the Community. |
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(3)

Council Directive 95/18/EC of 19 June 1995 on the licensing of railway undertakings (6) provides that all railway undertakings must hold a licence and that a licence issued in a Member State shall be valid throughout the Community.

| (4) | Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (7) establishes a new framework with the aim of creating a European railway area without frontiers. |
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(4)

Directive 2001/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of railway infrastructure capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification (7) establishes a new framework with the aim of creating a European railway area without frontiers.

| (5) | The technical and operational differences between the railway systems of the Member States have compartmentalised the national rail markets and prevented dynamic development of this sector on a European scale. Council Directive 96/48/EC of 23 July 1996 on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system (8) and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system (9) define essential requirements and establish a mechanism for defining mandatory technical specifications for interoperability. |
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(5)

The technical and operational differences between the railway systems of the Member States have compartmentalised the national rail markets and prevented dynamic development of this sector on a European scale. Council Directive 96/48/EC of 23 July 1996 on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system (8) and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 March 2001 on the interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system (9) define essential requirements and establish a mechanism for defining mandatory technical specifications for interoperability.

| (6) | Simultaneous pursuit of the goals of safety and interoperability requires substantial technical work which must be led by a specialised body. That is why it is necessary to create, within the existing institutional framework and with respect for the balance of power in the Community, a European Agency responsible for railway safety and interoperability (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agency’). The creation of such an Agency will provide a means of considering the safety and interoperability goals for the European rail network jointly and with a high level of expertise and in this way contributing to revitalising the railways and to the general objectives of the common transport policy. |
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(6)

Simultaneous pursuit of the goals of safety and interoperability requires substantial technical work which must be led by a specialised body. That is why it is necessary to create, within the existing institutional framework and with respect for the balance of power in the Community, a European Agency responsible for railway safety and interoperability (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agency’). The creation of such an Agency will provide a means of considering the safety and interoperability goals for the European rail network jointly and with a high level of expertise and in this way contributing to revitalising the railways and to the general objectives of the common transport policy.

| (7) | In order to promote the establishment of a European railway area without borders and to help revitalise the railway sector while reinforcing its essential advantages in terms of safety, the Agency should contribute to the development of a genuine European railway culture and form an essential tool of dialogue, consultation and exchange between all the actors in the railway sector, having due regard for their individual competences. |
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(7)

In order to promote the establishment of a European railway area without borders and to help revitalise the railway sector while reinforcing its essential advantages in terms of safety, the Agency should contribute to the development of a genuine European railway culture and form an essential tool of dialogue, consultation and exchange between all the actors in the railway sector, having due regard for their individual competences.

| (8) | Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... [on railway safety]
   (10) provides for the development of common safety indicators, common safety targets and common safety methods. Development of these tools requires independent technical expertise. |
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(8)

Directive 2003/.../EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of ... [on railway safety]
   (10) provides for the development of common safety indicators, common safety targets and common safety methods. Development of these tools requires independent technical expertise.

| (9) | In order to facilitate the procedures for issuing safety certificates to railway undertakings, it is essential to develop a harmonised format for safety certificates and a harmonised format for applications for safety certificates. |
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(9)

In order to facilitate the procedures for issuing safety certificates to railway undertakings, it is essential to develop a harmonised format for safety certificates and a harmonised format for applications for safety certificates.

| (10) | Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety] provides for examination of national safety measures from the point of view of safety and interoperability. To this end, an opinion based on independent and neutral expertise is essential. |
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(10)

Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety] provides for examination of national safety measures from the point of view of safety and interoperability. To this end, an opinion based on independent and neutral expertise is essential.

| (11) | In the field of safety, it is important to ensure the greatest possible transparency and an effective flow of information. An analysis of performances, based on common indicators and linking all players in the sector, does not yet exist and such a tool should be introduced. As regards statistics, close collaboration with Eurostat is necessary. |
| --- | --- |

(11)

In the field of safety, it is important to ensure the greatest possible transparency and an effective flow of information. An analysis of performances, based on common indicators and linking all players in the sector, does not yet exist and such a tool should be introduced. As regards statistics, close collaboration with Eurostat is necessary.

| (12) | The national railway safety organisations, regulators and other national authorities should be able to request an independent technical opinion when they require information concerning several Member States. |
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(12)

The national railway safety organisations, regulators and other national authorities should be able to request an independent technical opinion when they require information concerning several Member States.

| (13) | Directive 2001/16/EC provides that a first group of technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs) is to be drawn up not later than 20 April 2004. The Commission has given a mandate to carry out this work to the European Association for Railway Interoperability (AEIF), which brings together the manufacturers of railway equipment and the infrastructure managers and operators. Steps should be taken to preserve the experience built up by professionals from the industry in the context of the AEIF. The continuity of the work and the development of the TSIs over time requires a permanent technical framework. |
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(13)

Directive 2001/16/EC provides that a first group of technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs) is to be drawn up not later than 20 April 2004. The Commission has given a mandate to carry out this work to the European Association for Railway Interoperability (AEIF), which brings together the manufacturers of railway equipment and the infrastructure managers and operators. Steps should be taken to preserve the experience built up by professionals from the industry in the context of the AEIF. The continuity of the work and the development of the TSIs over time requires a permanent technical framework.

| (14) | The interoperability of the trans-European network should be enhanced and the new investment projects chosen for support by the Community should be in line with the objective of interoperability set in Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (11). |
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(14)

The interoperability of the trans-European network should be enhanced and the new investment projects chosen for support by the Community should be in line with the objective of interoperability set in Decision No 1692/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 1996 on Community guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network (11).

| (15) | In order to ensure continuity, the working parties to be set up by the Agency should rely as appropriate on the composition of the AEIF, supplemented by additional members. |
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(15)

In order to ensure continuity, the working parties to be set up by the Agency should rely as appropriate on the composition of the AEIF, supplemented by additional members.

| (16) | Rolling stock maintenance is an important part of the safety system. There is no genuine European market for the maintenance of rail equipment owing to the lack of a system for certification of maintenance workshops. This situation adds to the costs for the sector and results in journeys without loads. A European certification system for maintenance workshops should therefore gradually be developed. |
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(16)

Rolling stock maintenance is an important part of the safety system. There is no genuine European market for the maintenance of rail equipment owing to the lack of a system for certification of maintenance workshops. This situation adds to the costs for the sector and results in journeys without loads. A European certification system for maintenance workshops should therefore gradually be developed.

| (17) | The vocational competences required for train drivers are a major factor in both safety and interoperability in Europe. They are also a precondition for the free movement of workers in the railway industry. This question should be tackled with respect to the existing framework for social dialogue. The Agency should provide the technical support necessary in order to take account of this aspect at European level. |
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(17)

The vocational competences required for train drivers are a major factor in both safety and interoperability in Europe. They are also a precondition for the free movement of workers in the railway industry. This question should be tackled with respect to the existing framework for social dialogue. The Agency should provide the technical support necessary in order to take account of this aspect at European level.

| (18) | Registration is first and foremost an act of recognition of the capability of rolling stock to operate under specified conditions. The registration should be transparent and non-discriminatory and fall within the competence of the public authorities. The Agency should provide technical support in order to establish a system for registration. |
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(18)

Registration is first and foremost an act of recognition of the capability of rolling stock to operate under specified conditions. The registration should be transparent and non-discriminatory and fall within the competence of the public authorities. The Agency should provide technical support in order to establish a system for registration.

| (19) | In order to ensure the greatest possible transparency and equal access for all parties to relevant information, the documents envisaged for the interoperability process should be accessible to the public. The same applies to licences and safety certificates. The Agency should provide an efficient means of exchanging this information. |
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(19)

In order to ensure the greatest possible transparency and equal access for all parties to relevant information, the documents envisaged for the interoperability process should be accessible to the public. The same applies to licences and safety certificates. The Agency should provide an efficient means of exchanging this information.

| (20) | Promotion of innovation in the field of railway safety and interoperability is an important task which the Agency should encourage. Any financial assistance provided within the framework of the Agency's activities in this respect should not lead to any distortion in the relevant market. |
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(20)

Promotion of innovation in the field of railway safety and interoperability is an important task which the Agency should encourage. Any financial assistance provided within the framework of the Agency's activities in this respect should not lead to any distortion in the relevant market.

| (21) | In order to perform its tasks properly, the Agency should have legal personality and an autonomous budget funded mainly through a contribution by the Community. In order to ensure independence in its daily management and in the opinions and recommendations which it issues, the Agency's Executive Director should have full responsibility and the Agency's staff should be independent. |
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(21)

In order to perform its tasks properly, the Agency should have legal personality and an autonomous budget funded mainly through a contribution by the Community. In order to ensure independence in its daily management and in the opinions and recommendations which it issues, the Agency's Executive Director should have full responsibility and the Agency's staff should be independent.

| (22) | In order to ensure effectively the accomplishment of the functions of the Agency,
  the Council
  and the Commission should be represented on an Administrative Board vested with the necessary powers to establish the budget, verify its execution, adopt the appropriate financial rules, establish transparent working procedures for decision-making by the Agency, approve its work programme, adopt its budget, define a policy for visits to the Member States and appoint the Executive Director. |
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(22)

In order to ensure effectively the accomplishment of the functions of the Agency,
  the Council
  and the Commission should be represented on an Administrative Board vested with the necessary powers to establish the budget, verify its execution, adopt the appropriate financial rules, establish transparent working procedures for decision-making by the Agency, approve its work programme, adopt its budget, define a policy for visits to the Member States and appoint the Executive Director.

| (23) | In order to guarantee the transparency of the Administrative Board's decisions, representatives of the sectors concerned
  (railway undertakings, infrastructure managers, railway industry, worker unions, passengers and freight customers)
  should attend its deliberations, but without the right to vote, that right being reserved to the representatives of public authorities who are answerable to the democratic control authorities. The representatives of the
  sectors concerned
  should be appointed by
  their respective European organisations. |
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(23)

In order to guarantee the transparency of the Administrative Board's decisions, representatives of the sectors concerned
  (railway undertakings, infrastructure managers, railway industry, worker unions, passengers and freight customers)
  should attend its deliberations, but without the right to vote, that right being reserved to the representatives of public authorities who are answerable to the democratic control authorities. The representatives of the
  sectors concerned
  should be appointed by
  their respective European organisations.

| (24) | The Agency's work should be transparent. Effective control by the European Parliament should be ensured and, to this end, the European Parliament should have the possibility of hearing the Executive Director of the Agency. The Agency should also apply the relevant Community legislation concerning public access to documents. |
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(24)

The Agency's work should be transparent. Effective control by the European Parliament should be ensured and, to this end, the European Parliament should have the possibility of hearing the Executive Director of the Agency. The Agency should also apply the relevant Community legislation concerning public access to documents.

| (25) | Over the past years, as more decentralised agencies have been created, the budgetary authority has looked to improve transparency and control over the management of the Community funding allocated to them, in particular concerning the budgetisation of the fees, financial control, power of discharge, pension scheme contributions and the internal budgetary procedure (code of conduct). In a similar way, 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) (12) should apply without restriction to the Agency, which should accede to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 25 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the Commission of the European Communities concerning internal investigations by the European Anti-Fraud Office (13). |
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(25)

Over the past years, as more decentralised agencies have been created, the budgetary authority has looked to improve transparency and control over the management of the Community funding allocated to them, in particular concerning the budgetisation of the fees, financial control, power of discharge, pension scheme contributions and the internal budgetary procedure (code of conduct). In a similar way, 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) (12) should apply without restriction to the Agency, which should accede to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 25 May 1999 between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the Commission of the European Communities concerning internal investigations by the European Anti-Fraud Office (13).

| (26) | Since the objectives of the action proposed, namely to establish a specialised body to formulate common solutions on matters concerning railway safety and interoperability, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States by reason of the joint nature of the work to be done, 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 those objectives, |
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(26)

Since the objectives of the action proposed, namely to establish a specialised body to formulate common solutions on matters concerning railway safety and interoperability, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States by reason of the joint nature of the work to be done, 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 those objectives,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

CHAPTER 1

PRINCIPLES

Article 1

Establishment and objectives of the Agency

This Regulation establishes a European Railway Agency, hereinafter referred to as ‘the Agency’.

The objective of the Agency shall be to contribute, on technical matters, to the implementation of the Community legislation aimed at improving the competitive position of the railway sector by enhancing the level of interoperability of railway systems and at developing a common approach to safety on the European railway system, in order to contribute to creating a European railway area without frontiers and guaranteeing a high level of safety.

In pursuing these objectives, the Agency shall take full account of the process of enlargement of the European Union and of the specific constraints relating to rail links with third countries.

The Agency shall have sole responsibility in the context of the functions and powers assigned to it by law. The allocation of similar functions and powers to national offices is accordingly ruled out.

Article 2

Type of acts of the Agency

The Agency may:

| (a) | address recommendations to the Commission concerning the application of Articles 7, 8, 13, 15, 17, 18 and 19; |
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(a)

address recommendations to the Commission concerning the application of Articles 7, 8, 13, 15, 17, 18 and 19;

| (b) | issue opinions to the Commission pursuant to Articles 9, 14 and 16, and to the authorities concerned in the Member States pursuant to Article 11. |
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(b)

issue opinions to the Commission pursuant to Articles 9, 14 and 16, and to the authorities concerned in the Member States pursuant to Article 11.

Article 3

Composition of the working parties

1.   For drawing up the recommendations provided for in Articles 7, 8, 13, 15, 17, 18 and 19, the Agency shall establish a limited number of working parties. These working parties shall take as a basis, on the one hand, the expertise built up by professionals from the railway sector, in particular the experience gained by the European Association for Railway Interoperability (AEIF), and, on the other hand, the expertise of the competent national authorities. The Agency shall ensure that its working parties are competent and representative and that they include adequate representation of those sectors of the industry and of those users which will be affected by measures which might be proposed by the Commission on the basis of the recommendations addressed to it by the Agency. The work of the working parties shall be transparent.

Whenever the work provided for in Articles 7, 13, 17 and 18 has a direct impact on the working conditions, health and safety of workers in the industry, representatives from the workers' organisations shall participate in the relevant working parties.

2.   The Agency shall forward the adopted work programme to the representative bodies from the railway sector acting on a European level. The list of these bodies shall be drawn up by the Committee referred to in Article 21 of Directive 96/48/EC. Each body and/or group of bodies shall forward to the Agency a list of the most qualified experts mandated to represent them in each working party.

3.   The national safety authorities defined in Article 16 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety] shall appoint their representatives for the working parties in which they wish to participate.

4.   The Agency may, if necessary, add to the working parties independent experts recognised as competent in the field concerned.

5.   The working parties shall be chaired by a representative of the Agency.

Article 4

Consultation of the social partners

Whenever the work provided for in
  Articles 7, 8, 13, 17 and 18
  has a direct impact on the social environment or working conditions of workers in the industry the Agency shall consult the social partners within the framework of the social dialogue committee set up pursuant to Decision 98/500/EC (14).

These consultations shall be held before the Agency submits its recommendations to the Commission. The Agency shall take due account of these consultations, and shall, at all times, be available to expound on its recommendations. The opinions expressed by the sectoral dialogue committee shall be forwarded by the Agency to the Commission and by the Commission to the committee referred to in Article 21 of Directive 96/48/EC.

Article 5

Consultation of rail freight customers and passengers

Whenever the work provided for in Articles 7 and 13 has a direct impact on rail freight customers and passengers, the Agency shall consult the organisations representing them. The list of organisations to be consulted shall be drawn up by the committee referred to in Article 21 of Directive 96/48/EC.

These consultations shall be held before the Agency submits its proposals to the Commission. The Agency shall take due account of these consultations, and shall, at all times, be available to expound on its proposals. The opinions expressed by the organisations concerned shall be forwarded by the Agency to the Commission and by the Commission to the committee referred to in Article 21 of Directive 96/48/EC.

Article 6

Creation of advisory committees

Two permanent advisory committees shall be set up within the Agency:

| (a) | to facilitate the implementation of Article 7(4) of this Regulation, a committee of national safety authorities, as defined by Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety]; |
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(a)

to facilitate the implementation of Article 7(4) of this Regulation, a committee of national safety authorities, as defined by Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety];

| (b) | to facilitate the implementation of Article 10 of this Regulation, a committee of national investigating bodies, as referred to in Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety]. |
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(b)

to facilitate the implementation of Article 10 of this Regulation, a committee of national investigating bodies, as referred to in Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety].

These committees shall meet at least once a year and, where necessary, at the initiative of the Executive Director of the Agency, to assist the Agency in the performance of its tasks.

CHAPTER 2

SAFETY

Article 7

Technical support

1.   The Agency shall recommend to the Commission the common safety methods (CSMs) and the common safety targets (CSTs) provided for in Articles 6 and 7 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety].

2.   The Agency shall recommend to the Commission, at the request of the Commission or of the committee referred to in Article 21 of Directive 96/48/EC or on its own initiative, other measures in the field of safety.

3.   For the transitional period preceding adoption of the CSTs, of the CSMs and of the technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs), as well as for matters concerning equipment and infrastructure not covered by the TSIs, the Agency may submit any appropriate recommendation to the Commission. The Agency shall ensure consistency between these recommendations and the TSIs already existing or being drawn up.

4.   The Agency shall present a detailed cost-benefit analysis in support of the recommendations which it submits pursuant to this Article.

5.   The Agency shall organise and facilitate cooperation between the national safety authorities and the investigating bodies defined in Articles 16 and 21 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety].

Article 8

Safety certificates

With a view to the application of Articles 10 and 15 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety] concerning the harmonisation of safety certificates, the Agency shall draft and recommend a harmonised format for safety certificates, including an electronic version, and a harmonised format for applications for safety certificates, including a list of the essential details to be provided.

Article 9

National safety rules

1.   At the request of the Commission, the Agency shall carry out a technical examination of the new national safety rules submitted to the Commission in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety].

2.   The Agency shall examine the compatibility of the abovementioned rules with the CSMs defined by Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety] and with the TSIs in force. The Agency shall also examine whether these rules enable the CSTs defined by the said Directive to be achieved.

3.   If, after taking account of the reasons given by the Member State, the Agency considers that any of these rules either is incompatible with the TSIs or the CSMs or does not allow CSTs to be reached, it shall submit an opinion to the Commission within two months of transmission of the rules to the Agency by the Commission.

Article 10

Monitoring of safety performance

1.   The Agency shall establish a network with the national authorities responsible for safety and the national authorities responsible for the investigations provided for by Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety] in order to define the content of the common safety indicators listed in Annex I to that Directive and to collect relevant data on railway safety.

2.   On the basis of the common safety indicators, national reports on safety and accidents and its own information, the Agency shall submit every two years a report on safety performance, which shall be made public. The first such report shall be published during the Agency's third year of operation.

3.   The Agency shall draw on the data collected by Eurostat and shall cooperate with Eurostat to avoid any duplication of work and to ensure methodological consistency between the common safety indicators and the indicators used in other modes of transport.

Article 11

Technical opinions

1.   The national regulatory bodies referred to in Article 30 of Directive 2001/14/EC may request a technical opinion from the Agency concerning the safety-related aspects of matters drawn to their attention.

2.   The committees provided for in Article 35 of Directive 2001/14/EC and Article 11a of Directive 91/440/EEC may request a technical opinion from the Agency concerning safety-related aspects within their respective areas of competence.

3.   The Agency shall give its opinion within two months. This opinion shall be made public by the Agency in a version from which all commercially confidential material has been removed.

Article 12

Public database of documents

1.   The Agency shall be responsible for keeping a public database of the following documents:

| (a) | the licences issued in accordance with Directive 95/18/EC; |
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(a)

the licences issued in accordance with Directive 95/18/EC;

| (b) | the safety certificates issued in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety], |
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(b)

the safety certificates issued in accordance with Article 10 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety],

| (c) | the investigation reports sent to the Agency in accordance with Article 24 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety], |
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(c)

the investigation reports sent to the Agency in accordance with Article 24 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety],

| (d) | the national rules notified to the Commission in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety], |
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(d)

the national rules notified to the Commission in accordance with Article 8 of Directive 2003/.../EC [on railway safety],

2.   The national authorities responsible for issuing the documents referred to in paragraph 1(a) and (b) shall notify the Agency within one month of each individual decision to issue, renew, amend or revoke them.

3.   The Agency may add to this public database any public document or link relevant to the objectives of this Regulation.

CHAPTER 3

INTEROPERABILITY

Article 13

Technical support provided by the Agency

The Agency shall contribute to the development and implementation of rail interoperability in accordance with the principles and definitions laid down in Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC. To this end, the Agency shall:

| (a) | organise and conduct, on a mandate from the Commission, the work of the working parties referred to in Article 3 on drafting the TSIs and forward the draft TSIs to the Commission; |
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(a)

organise and conduct, on a mandate from the Commission, the work of the working parties referred to in Article 3 on drafting the TSIs and forward the draft TSIs to the Commission;

| (b) | ensure that the TSIs are adapted to technical progress and market trends and to the social requirements and propose to the Commission the amendments to the TSIs which it considers necessary; |
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(b)

ensure that the TSIs are adapted to technical progress and market trends and to the social requirements and propose to the Commission the amendments to the TSIs which it considers necessary;

| (c) | ensure coordination between the development and updating of the TSIs on the one hand and the development of the European standards which prove necessary for interoperability on the other and maintain the relevant contacts with the European standardisation bodies; |
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(c)

ensure coordination between the development and updating of the TSIs on the one hand and the development of the European standards which prove necessary for interoperability on the other and maintain the relevant contacts with the European standardisation bodies;

| (d) | assist the Commission in organising and facilitating the cooperation of notified bodies, as described in Article 20(5) of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC; |
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(d)

assist the Commission in organising and facilitating the cooperation of notified bodies, as described in Article 20(5) of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC;

| (e) | advise and address recommendations to the Commission relating to the working conditions of all staff executing safety-critical tasks. |
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(e)

advise and address recommendations to the Commission relating to the working conditions of all staff executing safety-critical tasks.

Article 14

Monitoring the work of notified bodies

Without prejudice to the responsibility of Member States for the notified bodies which they designate, the Agency may, at the request of the Commission, monitor the quality of the work of notified bodies. It shall submit an opinion to the Commission where appropriate.

Article 15

Monitoring interoperability

1.   The Agency shall recommend, at the request of the Commission, procedures for implementing interoperability of the railway systems by facilitating coordination between railway undertakings and between infrastructure managers, in particular to organise systems migration.

2.   The Agency shall monitor progress with the interoperability of the railway systems. Every two years it shall present and publish a report on progress with interoperability. The first such report shall be published during the Agency's second year of activity.

Article 16

Interoperability of the trans-European network

At the request of the Commission, the Agency shall examine, from the point of view of interoperability, any railway infrastructure project for which Community financial support is requested. The Agency shall give an opinion on the conformity of the project with the relevant TSIs within two months of the request. This opinion shall take fully into account the derogations provided for in Article 7 of Directive 96/48/EC and of Directive 2001/16/EC.

Article 17

Certification of maintenance workshops

Within 3 years from the start of its activities, the Agency shall develop a European system for certification of maintenance workshops for rolling stock and shall make recommendations with a view to the implementation of the system.

These recommendations shall address in particular the following items:

| — | structured management system, |
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—

structured management system,

| — | staff with the necessary competences, |
| --- | --- |

—

staff with the necessary competences,

| — | facilities and tools, |
| --- | --- |

—

facilities and tools,

| — | technical documentation and maintenance prescriptions. |
| --- | --- |

—

technical documentation and maintenance prescriptions.

Article 18

Vocational
  qualifications

1.   The Agency shall draw up recommendations concerning the determination of common uniform criteria for the vocational competences and the assessment of the staff involved in the operation and maintenance of the railway system. In doing so it shall give priority to drivers and trainers. The Agency shall consult the representatives of the social partners in accordance with the arrangements laid down in Article 4.

2.   
  For the general qualifications, the Agency shall determine, by major type of equipment, the minimum qualifications and training required for the occupations involved in the implementation of safety and interoperability in order to ensure safe operation
  .

3.
     
  The Agency shall seek gradually to put in place a system for accreditation of training facilities, without prejudice to the full responsibility of each railway undertaking for authorising, and recognising the aptitude of, its on-train staff. In any event, the accreditation system must take into account the various aspects of the training needed to drive a train safely, namely general training (which may be a core curriculum) and sectoral training, i.e. ensuring familiarity with the engine, the specific nature of the line on which it will be driven, as well as the continuous training which is indispensable to cover the various changes in technology and in the line.

4.   The Agency shall promote and support exchanges of drivers and trainers between railway companies from different Member States.

Article 19

Registration of rolling stock

The Agency shall draw up and recommend to the Commission a standard format for the national vehicle register in accordance with Article 14 of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC.

Article 20

Register of documents on interoperability

1.   The Agency shall keep a public list of the following documents provided for by Directives 2001/16/EC and 96/48/EC:

| (a) | the ‘EC’ declarations of verification of subsystems; |
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(a)

the ‘EC’ declarations of verification of subsystems;

| (b) | the ‘EC’ declarations of conformity of constituents; |
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(b)

the ‘EC’ declarations of conformity of constituents;

| (c) | the authorisations for putting into service, including the corresponding registration numbers; |
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(c)

the authorisations for putting into service, including the corresponding registration numbers;

| (d) | the registers of infrastructure and rolling stock. |
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(d)

the registers of infrastructure and rolling stock.

2.   The bodies concerned shall submit these documents to the Agency, which shall determine in agreement with Member States the practical procedures for submitting them.

3.   When transmitting the documents referred to in paragraph 1, the bodies concerned may indicate which documents are not to be disclosed to the public for reasons of security.

4.   The Agency shall set up an electronic database for the documents, taking full account of paragraph 3. This database shall be accessible to the public through a website.

CHAPTER 4

STUDIES AND PROMOTION OF INNOVATION

Article 21

Studies

Where required for implementation of the tasks set by this Regulation, the Agency shall order studies, financed from its own budget.

Article 22

Promotion of innovation

The Commission may entrust the Agency, in accordance with the Agency's work programme and budget, with the task of promoting innovations aimed at improving railway interoperability and safety, particularly the use of new information technologies and tracking and tracing systems.

CHAPTER 5

INTERNAL STRUCTURE AND OPERATION

Article 23

Legal status

1.   The Agency shall be a body of the Community. It shall have legal personality.

2.   In each of the Member States, the Agency shall enjoy the most extensive legal capacity accorded to legal persons under their laws. It may in particular, acquire or dispose of movable and immovable property and may be a party to legal proceedings.

3.   The Agency shall be represented by its Executive Director.

Article 24

Privileges and immunities

The Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Communities shall apply to the Agency and its staff.

Article 25

Staff

1.   The Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Communities, the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities and the rules adopted jointly by the institutions of the European Communities for purposes of the application of those Staff Regulations and Conditions of Employment shall apply to the staff of the Agency.

2.   Without prejudice to Article 27, the powers conferred on the appointing authority and on the contracting authority by the said Staff Regulations and Conditions of Employment shall be exercised by the Agency in respect of its own staff.

3.   Without prejudice to Article 27(1), the Agency's staff shall consist of:

| — | temporary employees recruited by the Agency for a maximum of five years from among professionals from the sector on the basis of their qualifications and experience in the field of railway safety and interoperability; |
| --- | --- |

—

temporary employees recruited by the Agency for a maximum of five years from among professionals from the sector on the basis of their qualifications and experience in the field of railway safety and interoperability;

| — | officials assigned or seconded by the Commission or Member States for a maximum of five years; |
| --- | --- |

—

officials assigned or seconded by the Commission or Member States for a maximum of five years;

| — | and of other servants, as defined in the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities, to carry out implementing or secretarial tasks. |
| --- | --- |

—

and of other servants, as defined in the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities, to carry out implementing or secretarial tasks.

4.   The experts who participate in the working parties organised by the Agency shall not belong to the Agency's staff. Their travel and subsistence expenses, based on rules and scales adopted by the Administrative Board, shall be met by the Agency.

Article 26

Creation and powers of the Administrative Board

1.   An Administrative Board is hereby set up.

2.   The Administrative Board shall:

| (a) | appoint the Executive Director pursuant to Article 32; |
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(a)

appoint the Executive Director pursuant to Article 32;

| (b) | adopt, by 30 April each year, the general report of the Agency for the previous year and forward it to the Member States, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission; |
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(b)

adopt, by 30 April each year, the general report of the Agency for the previous year and forward it to the Member States, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission;

| (c) | adopt, by 31 October each year, and taking the opinion of the Commission into account, the work programme of the Agency for the coming year and forward it to the Member States, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission. This work programme shall be adopted without prejudice to the annual Community budgetary procedure. If the Commission expresses, within 15 days from the date of adoption of the work programme, its disagreement with the programme, the Administrative Board shall re-examine the programme and adopt it, possibly amended, on a second reading either with a two-thirds majority, including the Commission representatives, or by unanimity of the representatives of the Member States; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

adopt, by 31 October each year, and taking the opinion of the Commission into account, the work programme of the Agency for the coming year and forward it to the Member States, the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission. This work programme shall be adopted without prejudice to the annual Community budgetary procedure. If the Commission expresses, within 15 days from the date of adoption of the work programme, its disagreement with the programme, the Administrative Board shall re-examine the programme and adopt it, possibly amended, on a second reading either with a two-thirds majority, including the Commission representatives, or by unanimity of the representatives of the Member States;

| (d) | exercise its functions in relation to the Agency's budget, pursuant to Chapter 6; |
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(d)

exercise its functions in relation to the Agency's budget, pursuant to Chapter 6;

| (e) | establish procedures for decision-making by the Executive Director; |
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(e)

establish procedures for decision-making by the Executive Director;

| (f) | define a policy for the visits to be carried out pursuant to Article 34; |
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(f)

define a policy for the visits to be carried out pursuant to Article 34;

| (g) | exercise disciplinary authority over the Executive Director and the Heads of Unit referred to in Article 31(3); |
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(g)

exercise disciplinary authority over the Executive Director and the Heads of Unit referred to in Article 31(3);

| (h) | establish its rules of procedure. |
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(h)

establish its rules of procedure.

Article 27

Composition of the Administrative Board

1.   The Administrative Board shall be composed of
  six representatives of the Council
  and four representatives of the Commission, as well as of six
  representatives without
  the right to vote. Each of
  the latter shall represent
  at European level one of the following groups:

| — | railway undertakings |
| --- | --- |

—

railway undertakings

| — | infrastructure managers |
| --- | --- |

—

infrastructure managers

| — | railway industry |
| --- | --- |

—

railway industry

| — | worker unions |
| --- | --- |

—

worker unions

| — | passengers |
| --- | --- |

—

passengers

| — | freight customers, |
| --- | --- |

—

freight customers,

and shall be appointed by the Commission from a shortlist of three names submitted by their respective European organisations
  .

Board members shall be appointed on the basis of their degree of relevant experience and expertise.

2.   Each Member State and the Commission shall appoint their members of the Administrative Board as well as an alternate.

3.   The term of office shall be five years and may be renewed once.

4.   When appropriate, the participation of representatives of third countries and the conditions thereof shall be established in the arrangements referred to in Article 37(2).

Article 28

Chairperson of the Administrative Board

1.   The Administrative Board shall elect a Chairperson and a Deputy Chairperson from among its members. The Deputy Chairperson shall replace the Chairperson in the event of the Chairperson being unable to attend to his/her duties.

2.   The term of office of the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson shall be three years and may be renewed once. If, however, their membership of the Administrative Board ends at any time during their term of office as Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson, then their term of office shall automatically expire on that date also.

Article 29

Meetings

1.   Meetings of the Administrative Board shall be convened by its Chairperson. The Executive Director of the Agency shall participate in the meetings.

2.   The Administrative Board shall meet at least twice a year. It shall also meet at the instance of the Chairperson, at the request of the Commission, at the request of the majority of its members or of onethird of the Member States' representatives on the Board.

Article 30

Voting

Unless stated otherwise, the Administrative Board shall take its decisions by a two-thirds majority of its members entitled to vote. Each member entitled to vote shall have one vote.

Article 31

Functions and powers of the Executive Director

1.   The Agency shall be managed by its Executive Director, who shall be completely independent in the performance of his/her duties, without prejudice to the respective competences of the Commission and the Administrative Board.

2.   The Executive Director shall:

| (a) | prepare the work programme and, after consultation of the Commission, submit it to the Administrative Board; |
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(a)

prepare the work programme and, after consultation of the Commission, submit it to the Administrative Board;

| (b) | make the necessary arrangements for implementation of the work programme and, as far as possible, respond to requests for assistance from the Commission in relation to the tasks of the Agency in accordance with this Regulation; |
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(b)

make the necessary arrangements for implementation of the work programme and, as far as possible, respond to requests for assistance from the Commission in relation to the tasks of the Agency in accordance with this Regulation;

| (c) | take the necessary steps, in particular the adoption of internal administrative instructions and the publication of orders, to ensure that the Agency operates in accordance with this Regulation; |
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(c)

take the necessary steps, in particular the adoption of internal administrative instructions and the publication of orders, to ensure that the Agency operates in accordance with this Regulation;

| (d) | establish an effective monitoring system in order to compare the Agency's results with its operational objectives and establish a regular assessment system corresponding to recognised professional standards. On this basis the Executive Director shall prepare each year a draft general report and submit it to the Administrative Board; |
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(d)

establish an effective monitoring system in order to compare the Agency's results with its operational objectives and establish a regular assessment system corresponding to recognised professional standards. On this basis the Executive Director shall prepare each year a draft general report and submit it to the Administrative Board;

| (e) | exercise the powers laid down in Article 25(2) in respect of the Agency staff; |
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(e)

exercise the powers laid down in Article 25(2) in respect of the Agency staff;

| (f) | prepare a draft statement of
  estimates of the revenue and expenditure of the Agency pursuant to Article 39 and implement the budget pursuant to Article 40. |
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(f)

prepare a draft statement of
  estimates of the revenue and expenditure of the Agency pursuant to Article 39 and implement the budget pursuant to Article 40.

3.   The Executive Director may be assisted by one or more Heads of Unit. If the Executive Director is absent or unable to attend to his/her duties, one of the Heads of Unit shall take his/her place.

Article 32

Appointments of the Agency staff

1.   The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Administrative Board on the grounds of merit and documented administrative and managerial skills, as well as competence and experience relevant to the railway sector. The Administrative Board shall take its decision by a four-fifths majority of all members entitled to vote. The Commission may propose a candidate or candidates.

Power to dismiss the Executive Director shall lie with the Administrative Board, according to the same procedure.

2.   The Executive Director shall appoint the other members of the Agency's staff in accordance with Article 25.

3.   The term of office of the Executive Director shall be five years. This term of office is renewable once.

Article 33

Hearing of the Executive Director

Each year the Executive Director shall present to the European Parliament a general report on the Agency's activities. The European Parliament or the Council may also ask at any time for a hearing of the Executive Director on any subject related to the Agency's activities.

Article 34

Visits to Member States

1.   In order to perform the tasks entrusted to it by Articles 9, 10, 11, 14 and 16, the Agency may carry out visits to the Member States in accordance with the policy defined by the Administrative Board. The national authorities of the Member States shall facilitate the work of the Agency's staff.

2.   The Agency shall inform the Member State concerned of the planned visit, the names of the delegated Agency officials, and the date on which the visit is to start. The Agency officials delegated to carry out such visits shall do so on presentation of a decision from the Executive Director specifying the purpose and the aims of their visit.

3.   At the end of each visit, the Agency shall draw up a report and send it to the Commission and to the Member State concerned.

Article 35

Liability

1.   The contractual liability of the Agency shall be governed by the law applicable to the contract in question.

2.   The Court of Justice of the European Communities shall have jurisdiction to give judgment pursuant to any arbitration clause contained in a contract concluded by the Agency.

3.   In the case of non-contractual liability, the Agency shall, in accordance with the general principles common to the laws of the Member States, make good any damage caused by its departments or by its staff in the course of performance of their duties.

4.   The Court of Justice of the European Communities shall have jurisdiction in disputes relating to compensation for the damage referred to in paragraph 3.

5.   The personal liability of its staff towards the Agency shall be governed by the provisions laid down in the Staff Regulations or Conditions of Employment applicable to them.

Article 36

Languages

1.   
  Regulation No 1 of 15 April 1958 determining the languages to be used in the European Economic Community (15) shall apply to the Agency.

2.   The translation services required for the functioning of the Agency shall be provided by the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union.

Article 37

Participation by third countries

1.   The Agency shall be open to participation by European countries which have concluded agreements with the Community, whereby the countries concerned have adopted and are applying Community legislation in the field covered by this Regulation.

2.   In accordance with the relevant provisions of the abovementioned agreements, arrangements shall be made which shall specify the detailed rules for participation by these countries in the work of the Agency, in particular the nature and extent of such participation. These arrangements shall include, inter alia, provisions on financial contributions and staff. They may provide for representation, without vote, on the Administrative Board.

Article 38

Transparency

Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (16) shall apply to the documents held by the Agency.

The Administrative Board shall adopt the practical measures for implementation
  of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 by ... (17).

Decisions taken by the Agency pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 may form the subject of a complaint to the Ombudsman or of an action before the Court of Justice of the European Communities, under Articles 195 and 230 of the Treaty respectively.

CHAPTER 6

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Article 39

Budget

1.
     
  Estimates of all the revenue and expenditure of the Agency shall be prepared for each financial year, corresponding to the calendar year, and shall be set out in the budget of the Agency.

Revenue and expenditure shall be in balance.

2.   The revenue of the Agency shall consist of:

| — | a contribution from the Community; |
| --- | --- |

—

a contribution from the Community;

| — | any contribution from third countries participating in the work of the Agency, as provided for by Article 37; |
| --- | --- |

—

any contribution from third countries participating in the work of the Agency, as provided for by Article 37;

| — | charges for publications, training and any other services provided by the Agency. |
| --- | --- |

—

charges for publications, training and any other services provided by the Agency.

3.   The expenditure of the Agency shall include staff, administrative, infrastructure and operational expenses.

4.   
  Each year, the Administrative Board, on the basis of a draft drawn up by the Executive Director, shall produce a statement of estimates of revenue and expenditure for the Agency for the following financial year. This statement of estimates, which shall include a draft establishment plan, shall be forwarded by the Administrative Board to the Commission by 31 March at the latest.

5.   
  The statement of estimates shall be forwarded by the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council (hereinafter referred to as the ‘budgetary authority’) together with the preliminary draft general budget of the European Union.

6.   
  On the basis of the statement of estimates, the Commission shall enter in the preliminary draft general budget of the European Union the estimates it considers necessary for the establishment plan and the amount of the subsidy to be charged to the general budget, which it shall place before the budgetary authority
  in accordance with Article 272 of the Treaty.

7.   
  The budgetary authority shall authorise the appropriations for the subsidy to the Agency. The budgetary authority shall adopt the establishment plan for the Agency.

8.
     
  The budget shall be adopted by the Administrative Board. It shall become final following final adoption of the general budget of the European Union. Where appropriate, it shall be adjusted accordingly.

9.
     
  The Administrative Board shall notify the budgetary authority as soon as possible of its intention to implement any project which may have significant financial implications for the funding of the budget, in particular any projects relating to property such as the rental or purchase of buildings. It shall inform the Commission thereof. Where a branch of the budgetary authority has notified its intention to deliver an opinion on the project, it shall forward its opinion to the Administrative Board within six weeks after the date of notification of the project.

Article 40

Implementation and control of the budget

1.   The Executive Director shall implement the budget of the Agency.

2.   
  By 1 March at the latest following each financial year, the Agency's accounting officer shall communicate the provisional accounts to the Commission's accounting officer together with a report on the budgetary and financial management for that financial year. The Commission's accounting officer shall consolidate the provisional accounts of the institutions and decentralised bodies in accordance with Article 128 of the general Financial Regulation.

3.   By 31 March at the latest
  following each financial year, the Commission's accounting officer shall forward the Agency's provisional accounts to the Court of Auditors, together with a report on the budgetary and financial management for that financial year. The report on the budgetary and financial management for the financial year shall also be forwarded to the European Parliament and the Council.

4.   
  On receipt of the Court of Auditors' observations on the Agency's provisional accounts, under Article 129 of the general Financial Regulation, the Executive Director shall draw up the Agency's final accounts under his own responsibility and submit them to the Administrative Board for an opinion.

5.
     
  The Administrative Board shall deliver an opinion on the Agency's final accounts.

6.
     
  The Executive Director shall, by 1 July at the latest following each financial year, forward the final accounts to the European Parliament, the Council, the Commission and the Court of Auditors, together with the Administrative Board's opinion.

7.
     
  The final accounts shall be published
  .

8.
     
  The Executive Director shall send the Court of Auditors a reply to its observations by 30 September at the latest. He shall also send this reply to the Administrative Board.

9.
     
  The Executive Director shall submit to the European Parliament, at the latter's request, all information necessary for the smooth application of the discharge procedure for the financial year in question, in accordance with Article 146(3) of the general Financial Regulation.

10.
     
  The European Parliament, on a recommendation from the Council acting by a qualified majority, shall, before 30 April of year N + 2 give a discharge to the Executive Director in respect of the implementation of the budget for year N
  .

Article 41

Financial Regulation

The financial rules applicable to the Agency shall be adopted by the Administrative Board after the Commission has been consulted. They may not depart from Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 (18) unless such a departure is specifically required for the Agency's operation and the Commission has given its prior consent.

Article 42

Combating fraud

1.   For the purposes of combating fraud, corruption and other unlawful acts, Regulation (EC) No 1073/1999 shall apply in full.

2.   The Agency shall accede to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 25 May 1999 concerning internal investigations by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) and shall immediately adopt the necessary provisions applicable to all Agency staff.

3.   The decisions concerning funding and the implementing agreements and instruments resulting from them shall explicitly state that the Court of Auditors and OLAF may, if necessary, carry out on-the-spot checks on the recipients of the Agency's funding.

CHAPTER 7

GENERAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 43

Start of the Agency's activities

The Agency shall be operational within 24 months of the entry into force of this Regulation.

Article 44

Evaluation

Five years after the Agency takes up its duties, the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of implementation of this Regulation, the results obtained by the Agency and its working methods. This evaluation shall take account of the views of the representatives of the railways sector, of the social partners and of customers' organisations. The findings of the evaluation shall be made public. The Commission shall propose, if necessary, an amendment to this Regulation.

Article 45

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 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 ..., ...

For the European Parliament

The President

For the Council

The President

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(1)  OJ C 126 E, 28.5.2002, p. 323.

1

(2)  OJ C 61, 14.3.2003, p. 131.

2

(3)  OJ C 66, 19.3.2003, p. 5.

3

(4)  Position of the European Parliament of 14 January 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal), Council common position of 25 June 2003 (not yet published in the Official Journal) and position of the European Parliament of 23 October 2003.

4

Position

14 January 2003

25 June 2003

position

23 October 2003

(5)  OJ L 237, 24.8.1991, p. 25, Directive as amended by Directive 2001/12/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 75, 15. 3. 2001, p. 1).

5

(6)  OJ L 143, 27.6.1995, p. 70, Directive as amended by Directive 2001/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 75, 15. 3. 2001, p. 26).

6

(7)  OJ L 75, 15.3.2001, p. 29, Directive as amended by Commission Decision 2002/844/EC (OJ L 289, 26.10.2002, p. 30).

7

(8)  OJ L 235, 17.9.1996, p. 6.

8

(9)  OJ L 110, 20.4.2001, p. 1.

9

(10)  OJ L ...

10

(11)  OJ L 228, 9.9.1996, p. 1. Decision as amended by Decision No 1346/2001/EC (OJ L 185, 6.7.2001, p. 1).

11

(12)  OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 1.

12

(13)  OJ L 136, 31.5.1999, p. 15.

13

(14)  Commission Decision 98/500/EC of 20 May 1998 on the establishment of Sectoral Dialogue Committees promoting the dialogue between the social partners at European level (OJ L 225, 12.8.1998, p. 27).

14

Commission Decision 98/500/EC of 20 May 1998 on the establishment of Sectoral Dialogue Committees promoting the dialogue between the social partners at European level (OJ L 225, 12.8.1998, p. 27).

(15)  OJ 17, 6.10.1958, p. 385. Regulation last amended by the Act of Accession of 1994.

15

(16)  OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43.

16

(17)  Six months after the date of entry into force of this Regulation.

17

(18)  Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2343/2002 of 23 December 2002 on the framework Financial Regulation for the bodies referred to in Article 185 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 72).

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P5_TA(2003)0457

Prevention and control of trafficking in human organs *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the Initiative of the Hellenic Republic with a view to adopting a Council Framework Decision concerning the prevention and control of trafficking in human organs and tissues (7247/2003 — C5-0166/2003 — 2003/0812(CNS)

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Initiative of the Hellenic Republic (7247/2003) (1), |
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having regard to the Initiative of the Hellenic Republic (7247/2003) (1),

| — | having regard to Articles 29, 31(e) and 34(2)(b) of the EU Treaty, |
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having regard to Articles 29, 31(e) and 34(2)(b) of the EU Treaty,

| — | having regard to Article 39(1) of the EU Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0166/2003), |
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having regard to Article 39(1) of the EU Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0166/2003),

| — | having regard to Rules 106 and 67 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rules 106 and 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs and the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0326/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Citizens' Freedoms and Rights, Justice and Home Affairs and the opinion of the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Consumer Policy (A5-0326/2003),

| 1. | Approves the Initiative of the Hellenic Republic as amended; |
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1.

Approves the Initiative of the Hellenic Republic as amended;

| 2. | Insists that the Council refrain from adopting this framework decision prior to the adoption of the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on setting standards of quality and safety for the donation, procurement, testing, processing, storage and distribution of human tissues and cells (2); |
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2.

Insists that the Council refrain from adopting this framework decision prior to the adoption of the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on setting standards of quality and safety for the donation, procurement, testing, processing, storage and distribution of human tissues and cells (2);

| 3. | Calls on the Council to alter its proposal accordingly; |
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3.

Calls on the Council to alter its proposal accordingly;

| 4. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
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4.

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

| 5. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Initiative of the Hellenic Republic substantially; |
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5.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the Initiative of the Hellenic Republic substantially;

| 6. | Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the abovementioned proposal for a directive to which this Initiative of the Hellenic Republic refers; |
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6.

Asks the Council to consult Parliament again if it intends to amend the abovementioned proposal for a directive to which this Initiative of the Hellenic Republic refers;

| 7. | Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the Government of the Hellenic Republic. |
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7.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the Government of the Hellenic Republic.

| TEXT PROPOSED BY THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC | AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT |
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| Amendment 1 |
| Title |
| Council Framework Decision concerning the prevention and control of trafficking in human organs and tissues | Council Framework Decision concerning the prevention and control of
  illegal
  trafficking in human organs,
  parts of organs
  and tissues

  (This amendment applies throughout the text;) |
| Amendment 2 |
| Recital 1 |
| (1) The Action Plan of the Council and the Commission on how best to implement the provisions of the Treaty of Amsterdam on an area of freedom, security and justice, the Tampere European Council on 15 and 16 October 1999 and the Santa Maria da Feira European Council on 19 and 20 June 2000,
  as listed in the scoreboard, indicate or call for
  legislative action against trafficking in human beings, including
  common definitions, incriminations and sanctions
  . | (1) The Action Plan of the Council and the Commission on how best to implement the provisions of the Treaty of Amsterdam on an area of freedom, security and justice —
  Text adopted by the Justice and Home Affairs Council of 3 December 1998 and endorsed by the Vienna European Council of 11 and 12 December 1998,
  the Tampere European Council on 15 and 16 October 1999 and the Santa Maria da Feira European Council on 19 and 20 June 2000,
  have established repeatedly as one of the EU's political priorities the need to take joint
  legislative action against trafficking in human beings, including
  the definition of offences and penalties
  . |
| Amendment 3 |
| Recital 2 |
| (2) Trafficking in human organs and tissues is a form of trafficking in human beings, which comprises serious violations of fundamental human rights and, in particular, of human dignity and physical integrity. Such trafficking is an area of activity of organised criminal groups who
  often
  have recourse to inadmissible practices such as the abuse of vulnerable persons and the use of violence and threats. In addition, it gives rise to serious risks to public health and infringes on the right of citizens to equal access to health services. Finally, it undermines citizens' confidence in the legitimate transplantation system. | (2)
  Illegal
  trafficking in human organs
  , parts of organs
  and tissues is a form of trafficking in human beings, which comprises serious violations of fundamental human rights and, in particular, of human dignity and physical integrity. Such
  illegal
  trafficking is an area of activity of organised criminal groups who have recourse to inadmissible practices such as the abuse
  and exploitation
  of vulnerable persons
  ,
  and the use of violence and threats. In addition, it gives rise to serious risks to public health and infringes on the right of citizens to equal access to health services. Finally, it undermines citizens' confidence in the legitimate transplantation system. |
| Amendment 4 |
| Recital 2a (new) |
| | (2a) Illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues gives rise to serious risks to public health. Financial pressure on the donor can lead to significant health risks for the donor. For example, the donation of kidneys and parts of the liver from living donors leads to bleeding which may be fatal. Donation of egg cells and the necessary hormone treatment can lead to cancer and sterility. Trade in organs and tissues can also entail significant risks for the recipient, because a donor who donates without consent or under financial pressure may not disclose his medical history. Illegal trade infringes the right of citizens to equal access to health services, and undermines citizens' confidence in the legitimate transplantation system, which may lead to a further shortage of supply of voluntarily donated tissues and organs. |
| Amendment 5 |
| Recital 3 |
| (3) Opposition to the sale of the human body and its parts has been addressed repeatedly by many international organisations and has been the subject of regulation by international conventions. As early as 1978, the Council of Europe in its Decision (78)29 on harmonisation of legislation of Member States relating to removal, grafting and transplantation of human substances, which was adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 11 May 1978, declared that no human substance may be offered for profit. This declaration was confirmed at the 3rd Conference of European Health Ministers, which was held in Paris on 16 and 17 November 1987, the final statement of which stressed that a human organ may not be offered for profit by any organ exchange body, organ storage centre or any other organisation or private individual. | (3) Opposition
  to illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues and, more generally,
  to the sale of the human body and its parts has been addressed repeatedly by many international organisations and has been the subject of regulation by international conventions As early as 1978, the Council of Europe in its Decision (78)29 on harmonisation of legislation of Member States relating to removal, grafting and transplantation of human substances, which was adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 11 May 1978, declared that no human substance may be offered for profit. This declaration was confirmed at the 3rd Conference of European Health Ministers, which was held in Paris on 16 and 17 November 1987, the final statement of which stressed that a human organ may not be offered for profit by any organ exchange body, organ storage centre or any other organisation or private individual. |
| Amendment 6 |
| Recital 4 |
| (4) An important step in the attempt to combat trafficking in human organs and tissues
  and, more generally, as regards opposition to the sale of the human body and its parts
  is the Convention of the Council of Europe on Human Rights and Biomedicine which was signed in Oviedo on 4 April 1997 and came into force on 1 December 1999. Article 21 of this Convention contains a prohibition on drawing financial gain from the human body and its parts. Article 25 requires the signatory States to make provision for sanctions — not necessarily of a penal nature — against anyone who infringes the provisions of the Convention. To this Convention was annexed an Additional Protocol concerning Transplantation of Organs and Tissues of Human Origin, which was
  drawn up
  on 24 January 2002, but has not entered into force to date. In Article 21 of the Additional Protocol it is specified that the human body and its parts may not give rise to financial gain or comparable advantage. It also prohibits any advertising of the need for, or availability of, organs or tissues, with a view to offering or seeking financial gain or comparable advantage. Article 22 of the Additional Protocol
  lays down the obligation to prohibit organ and tissue trafficking
  . | (4) An important step in the attempt to combat
  illegal
  trafficking in human organs
  , parts of organs and tissues,
  is the Convention of the Council of Europe on Human Rights and Biomedicine which was signed in Oviedo on 4 April 1997 and came into force on 1 December 1999. Article 21 of this Convention contains a prohibition on drawing financial gain from the human body and its parts. Article 25 requires the signatory States to make provision for sanctions — not necessarily of a penal nature — against anyone who infringes the provisions of the Convention. To this Convention was annexed an Additional Protocol concerning Transplantation of Organs and Tissues of Human Origin, which was
  opened for signing by the signatory states to the Convention
  on 24 January 2002, but has not entered into force to date. In Article 21 of the Additional Protocol it is specified that the human body and its parts may not give rise to financial gain or comparable advantage. It also prohibits any advertising of the need for, or availability of, organs or tissues, with a view to offering or seeking financial gain or comparable advantage. Article 22 of the Additional Protocol
  prohibits illicit trafficking in organs and tissues of human origin
  . |
| Amendment 7 |
| Recital 6 |
| (6) The Protocol to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons, especially women and children,
  supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime,
  includes the removal of human organs
  in the definition of exploitation, which characterises trafficking in persons
  . This Protocol represents a decisive step towards international cooperation to combat trafficking in human organs. | (6) The
  Additional
  Protocol
  to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime, which aims
  to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons, especially women and children, includes
  , as one of the forms which exploitation may take in the context of trafficking in persons,
  the removal of human organs. This Protocol represents a decisive step towards international cooperation to combat
  illegal
  trafficking in human organs,
  parts of organs and tissues. |
| Amendment 8 |
| Recital 6a (new) |
| | (6a) Article 3 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union prohibits making the human body and its parts as such a source of financial gain. |
| Amendment 9 |
| Recital 7a (new) |
| | (7a) The wide divergences between the laws of Member States in this field create a favourable environment for criminal networks, which are able to exploit the weaker legislation in place in certain Member States. |
| Amendment 10 |
| Recital 8 |
| (8) The important work performed by international organisations, especially the UN, the World Health Organisation and the Council of Europe, should be complemented by that of the European Union. | (8) The important work performed by international organisations, especially the UN, the World Health Organisation and the Council of Europe,
  in combating the illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues
  should be complemented by that of the European Union. |
| Amendment 11 |
| Recital 9 |
| (9) It is necessary that the serious criminal offence of trafficking in human organs and tissues be addressed not only through individual action by each Member State but by
  a comprehensive approach, of which
  the definition of the elements of the offence,
  common to all the Member States
  , and effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties
  should form an integral part
  . | (9) It is necessary that the serious criminal offence of
  illegal
  trafficking in human organs
  , parts of organs
  and tissues be addressed not only through individual action by each Member State but also by
  closer cooperation in penal matters between the Member States, by means of the adoption of legislation to harmonise
  the definition of the
  constitutive
  elements of the offence, and
  of
  effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties. |
| Amendment 12 |
| Recital 9a (new) |
| | (9a) It is necessary to establish rules governing competence with a view to ensuring that successful legal action can be taken against the perpetrators of all offences involving illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues. |
| Amendment 13 |
| Recital 9b (new) |
| | (9b) Special attention should be paid to ensure protection of minors and other particularly vulnerable persons who are liable to become victims of illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues. |
| Amendment 14 |
| Recital 10 |
| (10) Since the above objectives of the Framework Decision cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, this Framework Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. | (10) Since the above objectives of the Framework Decision cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States
  acting unilaterally
  and can therefore, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity
  as referred to in Article 2 of the EU Treaty and set out in Article 5 of the EC Treaty
  . In accordance with the principle of proportionality, this Framework Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives. |
| Amendment 15 |
| Recital 10a (new) |
| | (10a) The illegal trade in organs will be undermined if more people are ready to donate tissues, cells and organs after their death. That is why it is necessary to promote information and awareness campaigns at national and European level on the donation of tissues, cells and organs based on the theme: ‘We are all potential donors’. The aim of these campaigns should be to help European citizens decide to become donors during their lifetime and let their families or legal representatives know their wishes. |
| Amendment 16 |
| Recital 11a (new) |
| | (11a) Illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues is driven by demand. It is therefore essential to take a comprehensive approach, pursuant to Article 152 of the Treaty, addressing the underlying causes of the problem: the severe shortage of organs available for transplant. |
| Amendment 17 |
| Recital 11b (new) |
| | (11b) The Commission and the Member States should do more to inform the public on the issue of organ and tissue donation and to encourage citizens to indicate their consent or otherwise to the use of their organs and tissue in the event of death. |
| Amendment 18 |
| Recital 11c (new) |
| | (11c) Particular attention should be paid to the use of the Internet as a tool facilitating illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues, in particular due to the discrepancy between supply and demand at national level. |
| Amendment 19 |
| Article 1, point 3, introductory phrase |
| 3. The term ‘human organs and tissues’ does not cover: | Deleted |
| Amendment 20 |
| Article 1, point 3, point (a) |
| (a) reproductive organs and tissues; | Deleted |
| Amendment 21 |
| Article 1, point 3, point (b) |
| (b) embryonic organs and tissues; | Deleted |
| Amendment 22 |
| Article 1, point 3, point (c) |
| (c) blood and blood derivatives; | Deleted |
| Amendment 49 |
| Article 1, point 4a (new) |
| | 4a. | ‘Illegal trafficking’ shall mean trafficking in organs and/or unmodified tissues for profit. Bodies or organisations operating for profit may, however, use human tissue or cells as source material when manufacturing products for bio-pharmaceutical use
  . |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC

AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1

Title

Council Framework Decision concerning the prevention and control of trafficking in human organs and tissues

Council Framework Decision concerning the prevention and control of
  illegal
  trafficking in human organs,
  parts of organs
  and tissues

(This amendment applies throughout the text;)

Amendment 2

Recital 1

(1) The Action Plan of the Council and the Commission on how best to implement the provisions of the Treaty of Amsterdam on an area of freedom, security and justice, the Tampere European Council on 15 and 16 October 1999 and the Santa Maria da Feira European Council on 19 and 20 June 2000,
  as listed in the scoreboard, indicate or call for
  legislative action against trafficking in human beings, including
  common definitions, incriminations and sanctions
  .

(1) The Action Plan of the Council and the Commission on how best to implement the provisions of the Treaty of Amsterdam on an area of freedom, security and justice —
  Text adopted by the Justice and Home Affairs Council of 3 December 1998 and endorsed by the Vienna European Council of 11 and 12 December 1998,
  the Tampere European Council on 15 and 16 October 1999 and the Santa Maria da Feira European Council on 19 and 20 June 2000,
  have established repeatedly as one of the EU's political priorities the need to take joint
  legislative action against trafficking in human beings, including
  the definition of offences and penalties
  .

Amendment 3

Recital 2

(2) Trafficking in human organs and tissues is a form of trafficking in human beings, which comprises serious violations of fundamental human rights and, in particular, of human dignity and physical integrity. Such trafficking is an area of activity of organised criminal groups who
  often
  have recourse to inadmissible practices such as the abuse of vulnerable persons and the use of violence and threats. In addition, it gives rise to serious risks to public health and infringes on the right of citizens to equal access to health services. Finally, it undermines citizens' confidence in the legitimate transplantation system.

(2)
  Illegal
  trafficking in human organs
  , parts of organs
  and tissues is a form of trafficking in human beings, which comprises serious violations of fundamental human rights and, in particular, of human dignity and physical integrity. Such
  illegal
  trafficking is an area of activity of organised criminal groups who have recourse to inadmissible practices such as the abuse
  and exploitation
  of vulnerable persons
  ,
  and the use of violence and threats. In addition, it gives rise to serious risks to public health and infringes on the right of citizens to equal access to health services. Finally, it undermines citizens' confidence in the legitimate transplantation system.

Amendment 4

Recital 2a (new)

(2a) Illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues gives rise to serious risks to public health. Financial pressure on the donor can lead to significant health risks for the donor. For example, the donation of kidneys and parts of the liver from living donors leads to bleeding which may be fatal. Donation of egg cells and the necessary hormone treatment can lead to cancer and sterility. Trade in organs and tissues can also entail significant risks for the recipient, because a donor who donates without consent or under financial pressure may not disclose his medical history. Illegal trade infringes the right of citizens to equal access to health services, and undermines citizens' confidence in the legitimate transplantation system, which may lead to a further shortage of supply of voluntarily donated tissues and organs.

Amendment 5

Recital 3

(3) Opposition to the sale of the human body and its parts has been addressed repeatedly by many international organisations and has been the subject of regulation by international conventions. As early as 1978, the Council of Europe in its Decision (78)29 on harmonisation of legislation of Member States relating to removal, grafting and transplantation of human substances, which was adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 11 May 1978, declared that no human substance may be offered for profit. This declaration was confirmed at the 3rd Conference of European Health Ministers, which was held in Paris on 16 and 17 November 1987, the final statement of which stressed that a human organ may not be offered for profit by any organ exchange body, organ storage centre or any other organisation or private individual.

(3) Opposition
  to illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues and, more generally,
  to the sale of the human body and its parts has been addressed repeatedly by many international organisations and has been the subject of regulation by international conventions As early as 1978, the Council of Europe in its Decision (78)29 on harmonisation of legislation of Member States relating to removal, grafting and transplantation of human substances, which was adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 11 May 1978, declared that no human substance may be offered for profit. This declaration was confirmed at the 3rd Conference of European Health Ministers, which was held in Paris on 16 and 17 November 1987, the final statement of which stressed that a human organ may not be offered for profit by any organ exchange body, organ storage centre or any other organisation or private individual.

Amendment 6

Recital 4

(4) An important step in the attempt to combat trafficking in human organs and tissues
  and, more generally, as regards opposition to the sale of the human body and its parts
  is the Convention of the Council of Europe on Human Rights and Biomedicine which was signed in Oviedo on 4 April 1997 and came into force on 1 December 1999. Article 21 of this Convention contains a prohibition on drawing financial gain from the human body and its parts. Article 25 requires the signatory States to make provision for sanctions — not necessarily of a penal nature — against anyone who infringes the provisions of the Convention. To this Convention was annexed an Additional Protocol concerning Transplantation of Organs and Tissues of Human Origin, which was
  drawn up
  on 24 January 2002, but has not entered into force to date. In Article 21 of the Additional Protocol it is specified that the human body and its parts may not give rise to financial gain or comparable advantage. It also prohibits any advertising of the need for, or availability of, organs or tissues, with a view to offering or seeking financial gain or comparable advantage. Article 22 of the Additional Protocol
  lays down the obligation to prohibit organ and tissue trafficking
  .

(4) An important step in the attempt to combat
  illegal
  trafficking in human organs
  , parts of organs and tissues,
  is the Convention of the Council of Europe on Human Rights and Biomedicine which was signed in Oviedo on 4 April 1997 and came into force on 1 December 1999. Article 21 of this Convention contains a prohibition on drawing financial gain from the human body and its parts. Article 25 requires the signatory States to make provision for sanctions — not necessarily of a penal nature — against anyone who infringes the provisions of the Convention. To this Convention was annexed an Additional Protocol concerning Transplantation of Organs and Tissues of Human Origin, which was
  opened for signing by the signatory states to the Convention
  on 24 January 2002, but has not entered into force to date. In Article 21 of the Additional Protocol it is specified that the human body and its parts may not give rise to financial gain or comparable advantage. It also prohibits any advertising of the need for, or availability of, organs or tissues, with a view to offering or seeking financial gain or comparable advantage. Article 22 of the Additional Protocol
  prohibits illicit trafficking in organs and tissues of human origin
  .

Amendment 7

Recital 6

(6) The Protocol to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons, especially women and children,
  supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime,
  includes the removal of human organs
  in the definition of exploitation, which characterises trafficking in persons
  . This Protocol represents a decisive step towards international cooperation to combat trafficking in human organs.

(6) The
  Additional
  Protocol
  to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime, which aims
  to prevent, suppress and punish trafficking in persons, especially women and children, includes
  , as one of the forms which exploitation may take in the context of trafficking in persons,
  the removal of human organs. This Protocol represents a decisive step towards international cooperation to combat
  illegal
  trafficking in human organs,
  parts of organs and tissues.

Amendment 8

Recital 6a (new)

(6a) Article 3 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union prohibits making the human body and its parts as such a source of financial gain.

Amendment 9

Recital 7a (new)

(7a) The wide divergences between the laws of Member States in this field create a favourable environment for criminal networks, which are able to exploit the weaker legislation in place in certain Member States.

Amendment 10

Recital 8

(8) The important work performed by international organisations, especially the UN, the World Health Organisation and the Council of Europe, should be complemented by that of the European Union.

(8) The important work performed by international organisations, especially the UN, the World Health Organisation and the Council of Europe,
  in combating the illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues
  should be complemented by that of the European Union.

Amendment 11

Recital 9

(9) It is necessary that the serious criminal offence of trafficking in human organs and tissues be addressed not only through individual action by each Member State but by
  a comprehensive approach, of which
  the definition of the elements of the offence,
  common to all the Member States
  , and effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties
  should form an integral part
  .

(9) It is necessary that the serious criminal offence of
  illegal
  trafficking in human organs
  , parts of organs
  and tissues be addressed not only through individual action by each Member State but also by
  closer cooperation in penal matters between the Member States, by means of the adoption of legislation to harmonise
  the definition of the
  constitutive
  elements of the offence, and
  of
  effective, proportionate and dissuasive penalties.

Amendment 12

Recital 9a (new)

(9a) It is necessary to establish rules governing competence with a view to ensuring that successful legal action can be taken against the perpetrators of all offences involving illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues.

Amendment 13

Recital 9b (new)

(9b) Special attention should be paid to ensure protection of minors and other particularly vulnerable persons who are liable to become victims of illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues.

Amendment 14

Recital 10

(10) Since the above objectives of the Framework Decision cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States and can therefore be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, this Framework Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.

(10) Since the above objectives of the Framework Decision cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States
  acting unilaterally
  and can therefore, be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity
  as referred to in Article 2 of the EU Treaty and set out in Article 5 of the EC Treaty
  . In accordance with the principle of proportionality, this Framework Decision does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve those objectives.

Amendment 15

Recital 10a (new)

(10a) The illegal trade in organs will be undermined if more people are ready to donate tissues, cells and organs after their death. That is why it is necessary to promote information and awareness campaigns at national and European level on the donation of tissues, cells and organs based on the theme: ‘We are all potential donors’. The aim of these campaigns should be to help European citizens decide to become donors during their lifetime and let their families or legal representatives know their wishes.

Amendment 16

Recital 11a (new)

(11a) Illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues is driven by demand. It is therefore essential to take a comprehensive approach, pursuant to Article 152 of the Treaty, addressing the underlying causes of the problem: the severe shortage of organs available for transplant.

Amendment 17

Recital 11b (new)

(11b) The Commission and the Member States should do more to inform the public on the issue of organ and tissue donation and to encourage citizens to indicate their consent or otherwise to the use of their organs and tissue in the event of death.

Amendment 18

Recital 11c (new)

(11c) Particular attention should be paid to the use of the Internet as a tool facilitating illegal trafficking in human organs, parts of organs and tissues, in particular due to the discrepancy between supply and demand at national level.

Amendment 19

Article 1, point 3, introductory phrase

3. The term ‘human organs and tissues’ does not cover:

Deleted

Amendment 20

Article 1, point 3, point (a)

(a) reproductive organs and tissues;

Deleted

Amendment 21

Article 1, point 3, point (b)

(b) embryonic organs and tissues;

Deleted

Amendment 22

Article 1, point 3, point (c)

(c) blood and blood derivatives;

Deleted

Amendment 49

Article 1, point 4a (new)

4a.

‘Illegal trafficking’ shall mean trafficking in organs and/or unmodified tissues for profit. Bodies or organisations operating for profit may, however, use human tissue or cells as source material when manufacturing products for bio-pharmaceutical use
  .

Amendment 23

Article 2, introductory phrase

Each Member State shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the following acts are punishable:

Each Member State shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the following acts
  , where committed intentionally,
  are punishable:

Amendment 24

Article 2, point 1, introductory phrase

| 1. | The recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or reception of a person, including any exchange or transfer of control over
  that
  person, where |
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1.

The recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or reception of a person, including any exchange or transfer of control over
  that
  person, where

| 1. | The recruitment, transportation
  , lodging,
  transfer, harbouring or reception of a person, including any exchange or transfer of control over
  a
  person,
  carried out with the intention of illegally removing organs, parts of organs or tissues from that person,
  where |
| --- | --- |

1.

The recruitment, transportation
  , lodging,
  transfer, harbouring or reception of a person, including any exchange or transfer of control over
  a
  person,
  carried out with the intention of illegally removing organs, parts of organs or tissues from that person,
  where

Amendment 25

Article 2, point 1, point (a)

| (a) | use is made of force
  or
  threats, including abduction, or |
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(a)

use is made of force
  or
  threats, including abduction, or

| (a) | use is made of force
  , violence,
  threats,
  deceit or other forms of coercion, in particular psychological or physical,
  including abduction, or |
| --- | --- |

(a)

use is made of force
  , violence,
  threats,
  deceit or other forms of coercion, in particular psychological or physical,
  including abduction, or

Amendment 26

Article 2, point 1, point (b)

(b) use is made of fraudulent means, or

Deleted

Amendment 27

Article 2, point 1, point (d)

| (d) | payments or benefits are given, or received in order to obtain the consent of a person having control over another person
  with the aim of removal of an organ or tissues from the latter
  . |
| --- | --- |

(d)

payments or benefits are given, or received in order to obtain the consent of a person having control over another person
  with the aim of removal of an organ or tissues from the latter
  .

| (d) | payment or benefits are given,
  accepted
  or received in order to obtain the consent of a person having control over another person. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

payment or benefits are given,
  accepted
  or received in order to obtain the consent of a person having control over another person.

Amendment 28

Article 2, point 2, point (a)

| 2
  (a) | the removal of an organ from a living donor effected using force, threats or fraud. |
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2
  (a)

the removal of an organ from a living donor effected using force, threats or fraud.

| 2a
  (a) | The removal of an organ
  , part of an organ or tissue
  from a living donor effected using force, threats
  , in particular psychological or physical, deceit or any other form of coercion
  or fraud. |
| --- | --- |

2a
  (a)

The removal of an organ
  , part of an organ or tissue
  from a living donor effected using force, threats
  , in particular psychological or physical, deceit or any other form of coercion
  or fraud.

Amendment 54

Article 2, point 2, point (aa) (new)

| (aa) | the removal of an organ from a living donor who has no close personal relationship as defined by law with the recipient; in the absence of such relationship, organs may be donated only under the conditions defined by law and with the approval of an appropriate independent body; |
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(aa)

Amendment 29

Article 2, point 2, point (b)

| 2
  (b) | the removal of an organ from a donor who has consented thereto further to the payment or promise of financial consideration; |
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2
  (b)

the removal of an organ from a donor who has consented thereto further to the payment or promise of financial consideration;

| 2a
  (b) | the removal of an organ
  or part of an organ or tissue
  from a donor who has consented thereto further to the payment,
  offer
  or promise of financial consideration,
  or to the provision of a comparable advantage
  ; |
| --- | --- |

2a
  (b)

the removal of an organ
  or part of an organ or tissue
  from a donor who has consented thereto further to the payment,
  offer
  or promise of financial consideration,
  or to the provision of a comparable advantage
  ;

Amendment 30

Article 2, point 2, point (c)

| (c) | The payment, offer or promise of a financial consideration, directly or via third parties, to a donor in order to obtain his consent to the removal of an organ; |
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(c)

The payment, offer or promise of a financial consideration, directly or via third parties, to a donor in order to obtain his consent to the removal of an organ;

| (a) | The payment, offer or promise of a financial consideration,
  or the provision of a comparable advantage,
  directly or via third parties, to a donor in order to obtain his consent to the removal of an organ
  or part of an organ or of tissue
  . |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The payment, offer or promise of a financial consideration,
  or the provision of a comparable advantage,
  directly or via third parties, to a donor in order to obtain his consent to the removal of an organ
  or part of an organ or of tissue
  .

Amendment 31

Article 2, point 2, point (d)

| (d) | The receipt of or demand for financial consideration by a donor so that the donor will agree to the removal of an organ; |
| --- | --- |

(d)

Deleted

Amendment 32

Article 2, point 2, point (e)

| (e) | Action as an intermediary in carrying out any of the acts set out in
  points (a), (b), (c) and (d)
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(e)

Action as an intermediary in carrying out any of the acts set out in
  points (a), (b), (c) and (d)
  ;

| (b) | Action as an intermediary in carrying out any of the acts set out in
  this point
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Action as an intermediary in carrying out any of the acts set out in
  this point
  ;

Amendment 33

Article 2, point 2, point (f)

| (f) | The demand for, receipt, payment, offer or promise of financial consideration with the aim of offering or acquiring or, more generally, trafficking in human organs and tissues. |
| --- | --- |

(f)

Deleted

Amendment 34

Article 2, point (2), point (fa) (new)

| (fa) | Advertising, via the Internet or any other medium, the need for, or availability of human organs, parts of organs or tissues, with a view to offering or seeking financial gain or comparable advantage
  . |
| --- | --- |

(fa)

Advertising, via the Internet or any other medium, the need for, or availability of human organs, parts of organs or tissues, with a view to offering or seeking financial gain or comparable advantage
  .

Amendment 35

Article 2, point 2b (new)

| 2b. | Points 2 and 2a shall not prevent payments which do not constitute a financial gain or comparable advantage, in particular:







  — | compensation of living donors for loss of earnings and any other justifiable expenses relating to the legal removal of human organs, parts of organs or tissues or connected with medical examinations; |
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2b.

—

compensation of living donors for loss of earnings and any other justifiable expenses relating to the legal removal of human organs, parts of organs or tissues or connected with medical examinations;

| — | payment of a justifiable fee for legitimate medical or related technical services rendered in connection with transplantation; |
| --- | --- |

—

payment of a justifiable fee for legitimate medical or related technical services rendered in connection with transplantation;

| — | compensation in case of undue damage resulting from the legal removal of organs, parts of organs or tissues from living persons. |
| --- | --- |

—

compensation in case of undue damage resulting from the legal removal of organs, parts of organs or tissues from living persons.

Amendment 36

Article 2, point 3, point (a)

| (a) | The purchase, possession, storage, transport, import, export
  or
  transfer of possession of human organs removed by means of one of the acts set out in paragraphs 1 and 2; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The purchase, possession, storage, transport, import, export
  or
  transfer of possession of human organs removed by means of one of the acts set out in paragraphs 1 and 2;

| (a) | The purchase, possession, storage, transport, import, export
  and
  transfer of possession of human organs,
  parts of organs and tissues
  removed by means of one of the acts set out in paragraphs 1 and 2; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

The purchase, possession, storage, transport, import, export
  and
  transfer of possession of human organs,
  parts of organs and tissues
  removed by means of one of the acts set out in paragraphs 1 and 2;

Amendment 37

Article 2, point 3a (new)

| 3a. | Provision of false documents with the intention of perpetrating the acts referred to in this Article. |
| --- | --- |

3a.

Amendment 38

Article 4, paragraph 2, point (c)

| (c) | the offence has caused further
  serious
  physical harm to the victim, |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the offence has caused further
  serious
  physical harm to the victim,

| (c) | the offence has
  been accompanied by severe violence or
  has caused further physical harm to the victim, |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the offence has
  been accompanied by severe violence or
  has caused further physical harm to the victim,

Amendment 39

Article 4, paragraph 2, point (d)

| (d) | the offence has been committed within the framework of a criminal organisation as defined in Joint Action 98/733/JHA
  , apart from the penalty level referred to therein
  . |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the offence has been committed within the framework of a criminal organisation as defined in Joint Action 98/733/JHA
  , apart from the penalty level referred to therein
  .

| (d) | the offence has been committed within the framework of a criminal organisation as defined in Joint Action 98/733/JHA. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the offence has been committed within the framework of a criminal organisation as defined in Joint Action 98/733/JHA.

Amendment 40

Article 4a (new)

Article 4a

Specific circumstances

Each Member State shall consider the possibility of taking the necessary measures to ensure that the penalties referred to in Article 4 may be reduced where the author of the offence supplies the administrative or legal authorities with information which they could not have obtained by other means and which helps them to:

| (i) | prevent or reduce the effects of the offence; |
| --- | --- |

(i)

prevent or reduce the effects of the offence;

| (ii) | identify or bring to justice the other persons responsible for the offence; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

identify or bring to justice the other persons responsible for the offence;

| (iii) | establish evidence or; |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

establish evidence or;

| (iv) | prevent other offences among those referred to in Article 2 from being committed. |
| --- | --- |

(iv)

prevent other offences among those referred to in Article 2 from being committed.

Amendment 41

Article 7, title

Jurisdiction and prosecution

Jurisdiction
  , legal proceedings
  and prosecution

Amendment 42

Article 7, point (-a) (new)

| (-a) | the offence is committed on board a vessel flying its flag or on an aircraft registered in its territory; |
| --- | --- |

(-a)

Amendment 43

Article 7, point (b)

(b) the perpetrator is one of its nationals; or

| (b) | the perpetrator is one of its nationals
  or is resident on its territory
  ; or |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the perpetrator is one of its nationals
  or is resident on its territory
  ; or

Amendment 44

Article 7, paragraph 1a (new)

Where an offence falls under the competence of more than one Member State and any of those Member States may legitimately initiate legal proceedings on the same grounds, the Member States concerned shall cooperate with a view to determining which will initiate legal action against the perpetrators of the offence, with the aim of concentrating those actions, as far as possible, in a single Member State. To that effect, Member States may resort to Eurojust or to any other existing competent body or mechanisms in force within the European Union in order to facilitate cooperation between legal authorities and coordinate their actions.

Amendment 45

Article 7a (new)

Article 7a

Territory covered

This Framework Decision shall apply to Gibraltar.

Amendment 46

Article 8, paragraph 1

1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to comply with the provisions of this Framework Decision
  before [...].

1. Member States shall take the necessary measures to comply with the provisions of this Framework Decision
  no later than 31 December 2004
  .

Amendment 47

Article 8, paragraph 2

2.
  Before the date referred to in paragraph 1,
  the Member States shall transmit to the General Secretariat of the Council and to the Commission the text of the provisions transposing into their national law the obligations imposed on them under this Framework Decision.

2.
  No later than 31 December 2004,
  the Member States shall transmit to the General Secretariat of the Council and to the Commission the text of the provisions transposing into their national law the obligations imposed on them under this Framework Decision.

Amendment 48

Article 8, paragraph 3

3. Before
  [...]
  , on the basis of a report established on the basis of this information and a written report from the Commission, the Council shall assess the extent to which Member States have complied with the provisions of this Framework Decision.

3. Before
  31 December 2005
  , on the basis of a report established on the basis of this information and a written report from the Commission, the Council shall assess the extent to which Member States have complied with the provisions of this Framework Decision.

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(1)  OJ C 100, 26.4.2003, p. 27.

(2)  OJ C 227 E, 24.9.2002, p. 505.

P5_TA(2003)0458

Additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro *

European Parliament legislative resolution on the proposal for a Council decision on additional macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro amending Decision 2002/882/EC providing further macro financial assistance to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (COM(2003) 506 — C5-0428/2003 — 2003/0190(CNS))

(Consultation procedure)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 506) (1), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council (COM(2003) 506) (1),

| — | having regard to Article 308 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0428/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Article 308 of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C5-0428/2003),

| — | having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to Rule 67 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (A5-0356/2003), |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (A5-0356/2003),

| 1. | Approves the Commission proposal as amended; |
| --- | --- |

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; |
| --- | --- |

2.

Calls on the Commission to alter its proposal accordingly, pursuant to Article 250(2) of the EC Treaty;

| 3. | Calls on the Council to notify Parliament if it intends to depart from the text approved by Parliament; |
| --- | --- |

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; |
| --- | --- |

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. |
| --- | --- |

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 6a (new) |
| | (6a)The grant component of this assistance is without prejudice to the powers of the Budgetary Authority and its implementation will be subject to the availability of appropriations under the corresponding budget heading. |
| Abänderung 2 |
| Recital 6b (new) |
| | (6b) The Commission, having consulted the IMF, should confirm that the increase of macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro would not be to the detriment of foreseen macro-financial assistance for other countries covered by the same budget heading. |

TEXT PROPOSED BY THE COMMISSION

AMENDMENTS BY PARLIAMENT

Amendment 1

Recital 6a (new)

(6a)The grant component of this assistance is without prejudice to the powers of the Budgetary Authority and its implementation will be subject to the availability of appropriations under the corresponding budget heading.

Abänderung 2

Recital 6b (new)

(6b) The Commission, having consulted the IMF, should confirm that the increase of macro-financial assistance to Serbia and Montenegro would not be to the detriment of foreseen macro-financial assistance for other countries covered by the same budget heading.

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(1)  Not yet published in OJ.

P5_TA(2003)0459

Outcome of the European Council

European Parliament resolution on the outcome of the European Council meeting held in Brussels on 16-17 October 2003

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Presidency conclusions of the European Council meeting held in Brussels on 16 and 17 October 2003, |
| --- | --- |

—

having regard to the Presidency conclusions of the European Council meeting held in Brussels on 16 and 17 October 2003,

I.   Intergovernmental Conference (IGC)

| 1. | Reaffirms that the IGC will fail if it unravels the consensus achieved by the Convention; recalls that all the national parliaments and governments and the European Parliament and Commission were represented in the Convention; |
| --- | --- |

1.

Reaffirms that the IGC will fail if it unravels the consensus achieved by the Convention; recalls that all the national parliaments and governments and the European Parliament and Commission were represented in the Convention;

| 2. | Affirms its opposition to abolishing the Legislative Council; insists on respect for the principle of the separation of powers and openness of the legislative procedure; |
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2.

Affirms its opposition to abolishing the Legislative Council; insists on respect for the principle of the separation of powers and openness of the legislative procedure;

| 3. | Recalls that the agreement in the Convention concerning the Foreign Minister was deliberately intended to bring together a number of functions concerning external relations, namely those of High Representative, of Commissioner coordinating external policies, and of Chair of the Foreign Affairs Council; considers that any attempt to remove, limit or weaken any one of these elements would destroy the compromise; |
| --- | --- |

3.

Recalls that the agreement in the Convention concerning the Foreign Minister was deliberately intended to bring together a number of functions concerning external relations, namely those of High Representative, of Commissioner coordinating external policies, and of Chair of the Foreign Affairs Council; considers that any attempt to remove, limit or weaken any one of these elements would destroy the compromise;

| 4. | Urges the IGC to focus on ensuring the coherence of Part III with Parts I and II of the Constitution; urges again that the IGC finish in December 2003; |
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4.

Urges the IGC to focus on ensuring the coherence of Part III with Parts I and II of the Constitution; urges again that the IGC finish in December 2003;

| 5. | Urges the IGC to adopt improved provisions on Part IV of the Constitution; |
| --- | --- |

5.

Urges the IGC to adopt improved provisions on Part IV of the Constitution;

| 6. | Commits itself to playing a full and constructive part in bringing about a successful conclusion to the IGC; |
| --- | --- |

6.

Commits itself to playing a full and constructive part in bringing about a successful conclusion to the IGC;

II.   Relaunching The European Economy

| 7. | Shares the view that economic policies should continue to be aimed at producing job-creating and sustainable growth; to achieve this, the key priorities should be maintaining sound macroeconomic policies, within the framework provided by the Stability and Growth Pact and the current Financial Perspective ceilings, accelerating structural reforms — particularly efforts to increase the flexibility of product, capital and labour markets — and the promotion of investment in infrastructure and human capital; |
| --- | --- |

7.

Shares the view that economic policies should continue to be aimed at producing job-creating and sustainable growth; to achieve this, the key priorities should be maintaining sound macroeconomic policies, within the framework provided by the Stability and Growth Pact and the current Financial Perspective ceilings, accelerating structural reforms — particularly efforts to increase the flexibility of product, capital and labour markets — and the promotion of investment in infrastructure and human capital;

| 8. | Regrets that, ten years after Delors' white paper and three years after the launch of the Lisbon strategy, the decisions needed to reverse economic decline have once again been delayed; requests that, following the December European Council, the long-awaited and often-cited decisions be finally taken; |
| --- | --- |

8.

Regrets that, ten years after Delors' white paper and three years after the launch of the Lisbon strategy, the decisions needed to reverse economic decline have once again been delayed; requests that, following the December European Council, the long-awaited and often-cited decisions be finally taken;

| 9. | Welcomes the apparent political will to speed up the implementation of Europe- wide investment activities in key areas such as transport, energy, telecoms, IT and R&D and underlines the urgent need for the adoption of the Europe-wide ‘quick-start programme’ as well as adequate national growth programmes; underlines that boosting investments in key projects cannot alone solve either the immediate, nor the long-term problems for the European economy; considers that the European Council in December should focus on achieving the existing objectives in the Lisbon agenda in order to make the Union the most competitive knowledge-based economy in the world by 2010; |
| --- | --- |

9.

Welcomes the apparent political will to speed up the implementation of Europe- wide investment activities in key areas such as transport, energy, telecoms, IT and R&D and underlines the urgent need for the adoption of the Europe-wide ‘quick-start programme’ as well as adequate national growth programmes; underlines that boosting investments in key projects cannot alone solve either the immediate, nor the long-term problems for the European economy; considers that the European Council in December should focus on achieving the existing objectives in the Lisbon agenda in order to make the Union the most competitive knowledge-based economy in the world by 2010;

| 10. | Regrets that the environmental and sustainability aspects have not been properly taken into account and insists again that the impact of European policies and legislation on these aspects should be carefully assessed; calls on the Member States to promote an ambitious EU plan for development of clean technologies; insists on the potential of such an initiative for the environment, growth and employment, and social welfare; looks forward to the Commission's action plan on environmental technologies; |
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10.

Regrets that the environmental and sustainability aspects have not been properly taken into account and insists again that the impact of European policies and legislation on these aspects should be carefully assessed; calls on the Member States to promote an ambitious EU plan for development of clean technologies; insists on the potential of such an initiative for the environment, growth and employment, and social welfare; looks forward to the Commission's action plan on environmental technologies;

| 11. | Furthermore considers it to be essential to the success of this initiative that it should focus on projects that are sustainable and economically and financially viable and have a clear European value; when establishing projects eligible for the ‘quick-start programme’ and in order to attain a high level of co-financing for these projects, cost/benefit analyses should be used; this initiative must complement the aims and resources of the internal market; |
| --- | --- |

11.

Furthermore considers it to be essential to the success of this initiative that it should focus on projects that are sustainable and economically and financially viable and have a clear European value; when establishing projects eligible for the ‘quick-start programme’ and in order to attain a high level of co-financing for these projects, cost/benefit analyses should be used; this initiative must complement the aims and resources of the internal market;

| 12. | Considers that the Lisbon structural reform agenda, notably labour market reforms, must result in better jobs in order to create a knowledge-based economy, and that substantial investments in people are therefore essential; insists that, as economic and social reforms have to be mutually supportive, these reforms must be achieved in close cooperation with the social partners; |
| --- | --- |

12.

Considers that the Lisbon structural reform agenda, notably labour market reforms, must result in better jobs in order to create a knowledge-based economy, and that substantial investments in people are therefore essential; insists that, as economic and social reforms have to be mutually supportive, these reforms must be achieved in close cooperation with the social partners;

| 13. | Insists that Member States should commit themselves to boost research and investment in human capital across the European economy and re-orientate public spending towards increasing environmentally friendly production and the improvement of skills and life-long learning; urges that life-long learning and clean technology projects should therefore be included in the forthcoming ‘quick-start programme’; |
| --- | --- |

13.

Insists that Member States should commit themselves to boost research and investment in human capital across the European economy and re-orientate public spending towards increasing environmentally friendly production and the improvement of skills and life-long learning; urges that life-long learning and clean technology projects should therefore be included in the forthcoming ‘quick-start programme’;

| 14. | Notes the initiative to develop the social dimension, and welcomes the wish to ensure the sustainability of pension systems; strongly emphasises that, along with the necessary pension reforms, Member States must increase the labour market participation of underemployed sections of the population, such as women, immigrants, older workers and disabled people, e.g. through targeted integration measures, measures to reconcile work and family life and incentives to promote a longer working life; stresses, furthermore, that all Member States must promote incentives for work, e.g. by taking action to adapt tax and benefit systems to make work and education pay; reiterates that full employment is the best way to ensure the sustainability of pensions; |
| --- | --- |

14.

Notes the initiative to develop the social dimension, and welcomes the wish to ensure the sustainability of pension systems; strongly emphasises that, along with the necessary pension reforms, Member States must increase the labour market participation of underemployed sections of the population, such as women, immigrants, older workers and disabled people, e.g. through targeted integration measures, measures to reconcile work and family life and incentives to promote a longer working life; stresses, furthermore, that all Member States must promote incentives for work, e.g. by taking action to adapt tax and benefit systems to make work and education pay; reiterates that full employment is the best way to ensure the sustainability of pensions;

| 15. | Underlines again that the cornerstone of the Lisbon and Göteborg strategy is the balanced policy mix of mutually supportive economic reform, full employment, social cohesion and sound management of the environment; is therefore of the opinion that all the Council formations concerned should be equally involved; |
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15.

Underlines again that the cornerstone of the Lisbon and Göteborg strategy is the balanced policy mix of mutually supportive economic reform, full employment, social cohesion and sound management of the environment; is therefore of the opinion that all the Council formations concerned should be equally involved;

III.   Strengthening Freedom, Security and Justice

Managing the Union's Common Borders

| 16. | Welcomes the Council's willingness to strengthen the management of external borders in the interests of an area of freedom, security and justice, and is in favour of allocating the necessary funds in order to cover the most pressing needs in this domain, noting the particular need for support to be provided as a result of the new external borders; |
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16.

Welcomes the Council's willingness to strengthen the management of external borders in the interests of an area of freedom, security and justice, and is in favour of allocating the necessary funds in order to cover the most pressing needs in this domain, noting the particular need for support to be provided as a result of the new external borders;

| 17. | Stresses that the effective management of the external borders of the Member States should be developed through coherent Community action, with the full involvement of Parliament; |
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17.

Stresses that the effective management of the external borders of the Member States should be developed through coherent Community action, with the full involvement of Parliament;

| 18. | Notes the European Council's call for the setting-up of a Border Management Agency, but would prefer to see an operational structure, coordinated by the Commission, established as a precursor to an EU Corps of Border Guards made up of special national forces, financed by the EU; |
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18.

Notes the European Council's call for the setting-up of a Border Management Agency, but would prefer to see an operational structure, coordinated by the Commission, established as a precursor to an EU Corps of Border Guards made up of special national forces, financed by the EU;

| 19. | Welcomes the importance given to full implementation of the plan for the management of external borders and the setting-up of air and maritime border centres, as concrete steps towards cooperation to avoid tragic human consequences, such as those recently seen on the Mediterranean coasts of Spain and Italy; |
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19.

Welcomes the importance given to full implementation of the plan for the management of external borders and the setting-up of air and maritime border centres, as concrete steps towards cooperation to avoid tragic human consequences, such as those recently seen on the Mediterranean coasts of Spain and Italy;

Controlling migratory flows

| 20. | Welcomes the European Council's commitment to the Thessaloniki priorities and insists on the need for a global and balanced approach to immigration issues, which includes policies for reception and integration of legal immigrants; stresses the need to relate immigration to social, employment and economic policies; |
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20.

Welcomes the European Council's commitment to the Thessaloniki priorities and insists on the need for a global and balanced approach to immigration issues, which includes policies for reception and integration of legal immigrants; stresses the need to relate immigration to social, employment and economic policies;

| 21. | Agrees with the global approach of strengthening partnership with countries of origin, as proposed in Thessaloniki, and welcomes the Commission's beginning a study on the relationship between legal and illegal immigration, but reiterates the view of the European Council that each Member State must retain ultimate responsibility for the number of people admitted to its territory and that any use of quotas by the Union must be restricted to negotiations with third countries; |
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21.

Agrees with the global approach of strengthening partnership with countries of origin, as proposed in Thessaloniki, and welcomes the Commission's beginning a study on the relationship between legal and illegal immigration, but reiterates the view of the European Council that each Member State must retain ultimate responsibility for the number of people admitted to its territory and that any use of quotas by the Union must be restricted to negotiations with third countries;

| 22. | Is favourably disposed towards a return policy which respects humanitarian principles, but is of the view that this should be financed by a specific instrument supported by a new legal base; |
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22.

Is favourably disposed towards a return policy which respects humanitarian principles, but is of the view that this should be financed by a specific instrument supported by a new legal base;

| 23. | Agrees that there is an urgent need to call on the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council to reach agreement rapidly and adopt the basic legislation proposed by the Commission on a common European asylum system based on high protection requirements; also asks for the adoption of the proposed legislative measures on immigration (such as the directives on admission of third-country nationals and on long-term resident status); |
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23.

Agrees that there is an urgent need to call on the Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council to reach agreement rapidly and adopt the basic legislation proposed by the Commission on a common European asylum system based on high protection requirements; also asks for the adoption of the proposed legislative measures on immigration (such as the directives on admission of third-country nationals and on long-term resident status);

| 24. | Looks forward to a political agreement in the JHA Council by the end of 2003 on the proposals for biometric identifiers in visas, residence permits and passports, on which Parliament is consulted, and stresses that it will seek to evaluate the compatibility of these proposals as well as the development of VIS and SIS II with EU data protection legislation; |
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24.

Looks forward to a political agreement in the JHA Council by the end of 2003 on the proposals for biometric identifiers in visas, residence permits and passports, on which Parliament is consulted, and stresses that it will seek to evaluate the compatibility of these proposals as well as the development of VIS and SIS II with EU data protection legislation;

| 25. | Reaffirms that all the measures concerning external border control, stopping of illegal immigration, Visa Information System (VIS) etc. must not undermine asylum seekers' possibility of access to asylum procedures; |
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25.

Reaffirms that all the measures concerning external border control, stopping of illegal immigration, Visa Information System (VIS) etc. must not undermine asylum seekers' possibility of access to asylum procedures;

Judicial and Police Cooperation

| 26. | Welcomes the Council's wish to strengthen police and judicial cooperation, and calls once again for Europol's powers to be strengthened and for it to be communitised; calls also for the effective introduction of information systems for Schengen (SIS II, VIS) and for Europol with due respect for EU data protection legislation; |
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26.

Welcomes the Council's wish to strengthen police and judicial cooperation, and calls once again for Europol's powers to be strengthened and for it to be communitised; calls also for the effective introduction of information systems for Schengen (SIS II, VIS) and for Europol with due respect for EU data protection legislation;

| 27. | Is seriously worried that many Member States have not yet adopted the necessary legal measures for implementation by 1 January 2004 of the European arrest warrant; insists that the Council should immediately take an initiative with a view to guaranteeing implementation in all Member States in due time; |
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27.

Is seriously worried that many Member States have not yet adopted the necessary legal measures for implementation by 1 January 2004 of the European arrest warrant; insists that the Council should immediately take an initiative with a view to guaranteeing implementation in all Member States in due time;

| 28. | Calls on the Commission, following the Green Paper, to propose appropriate legal measures to guarantee common minimum safeguards in criminal proceedings throughout the EU as a necessary step towards guaranteeing a balance between law enforcement and the protection of fundamental rights; |
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28.

Calls on the Commission, following the Green Paper, to propose appropriate legal measures to guarantee common minimum safeguards in criminal proceedings throughout the EU as a necessary step towards guaranteeing a balance between law enforcement and the protection of fundamental rights;

| 29. | Endorses the importance attached by the European Council to the adoption of the framework decision on the fight against drug trafficking and the deadline set, and warmly welcomes the agreement on jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement of judgments in matrimonial matters and in matters of parental responsibility, and trusts that the regulation will be adopted at the same time as the decision relating to the ratification of the 1996 Hague Convention; |
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29.

Endorses the importance attached by the European Council to the adoption of the framework decision on the fight against drug trafficking and the deadline set, and warmly welcomes the agreement on jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement of judgments in matrimonial matters and in matters of parental responsibility, and trusts that the regulation will be adopted at the same time as the decision relating to the ratification of the 1996 Hague Convention;

Guantanamo Bay detainees

| 30. | Is appalled by the continued detention of approximately 26 European nationals and residents at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba and indeed of all 600 detainees, which is unacceptable; and believes the failure of EU leaders and the Council Presidency to even discuss the matter to be a scandal; |
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30.

Is appalled by the continued detention of approximately 26 European nationals and residents at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba and indeed of all 600 detainees, which is unacceptable; and believes the failure of EU leaders and the Council Presidency to even discuss the matter to be a scandal;

| 31. | Urges the Italian Presidency to raise this matter and the detainees' right to a fair trial at every opportunity with the US administration and to place it on the agenda for the next EU-US Summit; |
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31.

Urges the Italian Presidency to raise this matter and the detainees' right to a fair trial at every opportunity with the US administration and to place it on the agenda for the next EU-US Summit;

IV.   External Relations

WTO

| 32.. | Welcomes and shares the European Council's restated commitment to multilateralism in trade policy; emphasises the risks to the world economy and to the multilateral trade system which could result from a prolonged standstill of negotiations; calls therefore on the Commission to restate its commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and to play an active role in seeking an early resumption of negotiations; |
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32..

Welcomes and shares the European Council's restated commitment to multilateralism in trade policy; emphasises the risks to the world economy and to the multilateral trade system which could result from a prolonged standstill of negotiations; calls therefore on the Commission to restate its commitment to the Doha Development Agenda and to play an active role in seeking an early resumption of negotiations;

Northern Dimension

| 33. | Reiterates the importance it attaches to the Second Northern Dimension Action Plan and is seriously concerned about the ever-diminishing budgetary resources available for the traditional policies of the Union; proposes that a larger proportion of the Northern Dimension Activities should be financed under internal policies (regional and structural budgetary resources) as the Northern Dimension largely contributes to improving the situation in the northern border regions of the EU, contributing to a safer environment for all EU inhabitants and to enhanced security in the nearest EU neighbourhood; believes that, in implementing the Action Plan, the importance of making it as wide-ranging and concrete as possible must be highlighted, in order to promote both political and economic cooperation, including in the field of energy; considers that cases of good practice should serve as an example for the Wider Europe Initiative; |
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33.

Reiterates the importance it attaches to the Second Northern Dimension Action Plan and is seriously concerned about the ever-diminishing budgetary resources available for the traditional policies of the Union; proposes that a larger proportion of the Northern Dimension Activities should be financed under internal policies (regional and structural budgetary resources) as the Northern Dimension largely contributes to improving the situation in the northern border regions of the EU, contributing to a safer environment for all EU inhabitants and to enhanced security in the nearest EU neighbourhood; believes that, in implementing the Action Plan, the importance of making it as wide-ranging and concrete as possible must be highlighted, in order to promote both political and economic cooperation, including in the field of energy; considers that cases of good practice should serve as an example for the Wider Europe Initiative;

Mediterranean

| 34. | Notes the conclusions of the EMAP working party meeting of 16 and 17 October 2003 in Brussels, concerning the establishment and operation of this Parliamentary Assembly; calls for the strengthening of parliamentary cooperation and appeals to all Member States to contribute to developing Euro-Mediterranean parliamentary dialogue in this framework; calls for the Naples Ministerial Conference to approve the conversion of the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Forum into a Parliamentary Assembly; |
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34.

Notes the conclusions of the EMAP working party meeting of 16 and 17 October 2003 in Brussels, concerning the establishment and operation of this Parliamentary Assembly; calls for the strengthening of parliamentary cooperation and appeals to all Member States to contribute to developing Euro-Mediterranean parliamentary dialogue in this framework; calls for the Naples Ministerial Conference to approve the conversion of the Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Forum into a Parliamentary Assembly;

| 35. | Calls for the study on the creation of a Euro-Mediterranean Bank, as a subsidiary of the EIB, to be actively pursued and to form the subject of an operational decision at the Naples Ministerial Conference on the basis of the Commission Communication of 15 October 2003; |
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35.

Calls for the study on the creation of a Euro-Mediterranean Bank, as a subsidiary of the EIB, to be actively pursued and to form the subject of an operational decision at the Naples Ministerial Conference on the basis of the Commission Communication of 15 October 2003;

| 36. | Calls for the decisions taken at the Valencia Ministerial Conference on the creation of a Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for a dialogue of cultures and civilisations to be implemented and to form the subject of an operational decision at the Naples Ministerial Conference on the basis of the Commission Communication of 15 October 2003; |
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36.

Calls for the decisions taken at the Valencia Ministerial Conference on the creation of a Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for a dialogue of cultures and civilisations to be implemented and to form the subject of an operational decision at the Naples Ministerial Conference on the basis of the Commission Communication of 15 October 2003;

| 37. | Expects a more effective and coherent action in the field of human rights and democracy in the framework of the ‘New Neighbourhood Initiative’; |
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37.

Expects a more effective and coherent action in the field of human rights and democracy in the framework of the ‘New Neighbourhood Initiative’;

Moldova

| 38. | Welcomes the Council's support for the OSCE's efforts to bring about a comprehensive political settlement of the Transdniestrian issue in the Republic of Moldova; |
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38.

Welcomes the Council's support for the OSCE's efforts to bring about a comprehensive political settlement of the Transdniestrian issue in the Republic of Moldova;

| 39. | Stresses the need for a constructive approach in order to bring the process to a conclusion and, in this context, urges the Russian Federation and the Ukraine to discharge, together with the OSCE, their role as mediators; with regard to the completion of the withdrawal of the Russian forces, joins the Council in calling on the Russian Federation to take all the necessary steps to comply with the Istanbul/Porto commitment by the end of 2003; |
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39.

Stresses the need for a constructive approach in order to bring the process to a conclusion and, in this context, urges the Russian Federation and the Ukraine to discharge, together with the OSCE, their role as mediators; with regard to the completion of the withdrawal of the Russian forces, joins the Council in calling on the Russian Federation to take all the necessary steps to comply with the Istanbul/Porto commitment by the end of 2003;

Middle East

| 40. | Expresses its concern at developments and endorses the European Council's appeal to the parties concerned to honour their undertakings and to restore a climate of mutual trust, and in this regard calls on:






  — | the Palestinian National Autority to ensure that its government is capable of making every endeavour in the field of security and of acting against those responsible for terrorist attacks, and to complete the reform programme already undertaken; |
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40.

Expresses its concern at developments and endorses the European Council's appeal to the parties concerned to honour their undertakings and to restore a climate of mutual trust, and in this regard calls on:

—

the Palestinian National Autority to ensure that its government is capable of making every endeavour in the field of security and of acting against those responsible for terrorist attacks, and to complete the reform programme already undertaken;

| — | the Israeli government, while recognising its legitimate right to protect its citizens, to renounce the disproportionate use of force, to end extrajudicial executions, to halt the building of the so-called ‘security’ wall that aggravates the living conditions of the Palestinian population in the Territories and prejudges a positive solution of the question of the borders, and to dismantle colonies in accordance with the programme established in the road map; |
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the Israeli government, while recognising its legitimate right to protect its citizens, to renounce the disproportionate use of force, to end extrajudicial executions, to halt the building of the so-called ‘security’ wall that aggravates the living conditions of the Palestinian population in the Territories and prejudges a positive solution of the question of the borders, and to dismantle colonies in accordance with the programme established in the road map;

| 41. | Strongly condemns the intensification of all the instances of violence which have occurred in recent days, including the criminal act that led to the deaths of three US citizens in the Gaza Strip on 15 October 2003, and calls for those responsible to be brought to justice; |
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41.

Strongly condemns the intensification of all the instances of violence which have occurred in recent days, including the criminal act that led to the deaths of three US citizens in the Gaza Strip on 15 October 2003, and calls for those responsible to be brought to justice;

| 42. | Considers more binding initiatives to be essential on the part of the Quartet, as well as the formulation of concrete and urgent proposals to set up a monitoring mechanism through an international force; |
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42.

Considers more binding initiatives to be essential on the part of the Quartet, as well as the formulation of concrete and urgent proposals to set up a monitoring mechanism through an international force;

| 43. | Welcomes the initiatives taken by Israeli and Palestinian political representatives and civil society, especially the signing of the so-called ‘Geneva Accord’ between a group of Israeli and Palestinian politicians and intellectuals; |
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43.

Welcomes the initiatives taken by Israeli and Palestinian political representatives and civil society, especially the signing of the so-called ‘Geneva Accord’ between a group of Israeli and Palestinian politicians and intellectuals;

Iraq

| 44. | Regards UNSC Resolution 1511 as only a first step towards the restoration of international legitimacy in the management of post-war Iraq; |
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44.

Regards UNSC Resolution 1511 as only a first step towards the restoration of international legitimacy in the management of post-war Iraq;

| 45. | Reiterates the positions expressed in its recommendation of 24 September 2003 to the Council on the situation in Iraq (1), as regards:






  — | the central role to be played by the United Nations, |
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45.

Reiterates the positions expressed in its recommendation of 24 September 2003 to the Council on the situation in Iraq (1), as regards:

—

the central role to be played by the United Nations,

| — | the need to transfer power to the Iraqi people's representatives as soon as possible, |
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—

the need to transfer power to the Iraqi people's representatives as soon as possible,

| — | the necessary guarantees in respect of reconstruction aid, through a multilateral and transparent fund; |
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—

the necessary guarantees in respect of reconstruction aid, through a multilateral and transparent fund;

| 46. | Calls on the President-in-Office of the Council immediately to reach an EU common position in order to adopt a genuine strategy towards Iraq, in accordance with the request made to the High Representative for CFSP; |
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46.

Calls on the President-in-Office of the Council immediately to reach an EU common position in order to adopt a genuine strategy towards Iraq, in accordance with the request made to the High Representative for CFSP;

| 47. | Points out that the amount represented by the pledge at the Madrid donor conference for Iraq must be agreed between the two arms of the budgetary authority, namely the Council and the European Parliament; reiterates that a pledge for Iraq must not be to the detriment of other regions in the world and that this amount must, in addition, take account of the absorption capacity on the ground; |
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47.

Points out that the amount represented by the pledge at the Madrid donor conference for Iraq must be agreed between the two arms of the budgetary authority, namely the Council and the European Parliament; reiterates that a pledge for Iraq must not be to the detriment of other regions in the world and that this amount must, in addition, take account of the absorption capacity on the ground;

| 48. | Expresses the wishes that the new situation resulting from the adoption of Resolution 1511 could extend its effects to the whole Middle East region and notably to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; |
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48.

Expresses the wishes that the new situation resulting from the adoption of Resolution 1511 could extend its effects to the whole Middle East region and notably to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict;

Arab World

| 49. | Strongly supports the initiative launched at the last European Council to promote closer dialogue with Arab countries using the instruments currently available and calls on the Council, the High Representative and the Commission to report to it on the progress made in that field; |
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49.

Strongly supports the initiative launched at the last European Council to promote closer dialogue with Arab countries using the instruments currently available and calls on the Council, the High Representative and the Commission to report to it on the progress made in that field;

Iran

| 50. | Welcomes the readiness of Iran to sign the IAEA additional protocol, following the agreement with the three EU Foreign Ministers who visited the country; |
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50.

Welcomes the readiness of Iran to sign the IAEA additional protocol, following the agreement with the three EU Foreign Ministers who visited the country;

| 51. | Reiterates its willingness to develop wider cooperation with Iran, but insists on the necessity to increase international confidence with regard to the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme and improvements in the areas of human rights, the fight against terrorism and Iran's position on the Middle East Peace Process; in this context, also congratulates Mrs Shirin Ebadi on the award of the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her commitment to democracy and the defence of human rights in Iran; |
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51.

Reiterates its willingness to develop wider cooperation with Iran, but insists on the necessity to increase international confidence with regard to the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme and improvements in the areas of human rights, the fight against terrorism and Iran's position on the Middle East Peace Process; in this context, also congratulates Mrs Shirin Ebadi on the award of the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her commitment to democracy and the defence of human rights in Iran;

Kosovo

| 52. | Welcomes the beginning of the talks between the representatives of Kosovo and the government of Serbia with a view to dealing first with technical matters; |
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52.

Welcomes the beginning of the talks between the representatives of Kosovo and the government of Serbia with a view to dealing first with technical matters;

| 53. | Calls on the Council and all the parties involved in the dialogue to facilitate joint efforts towards achieving normalisation in Kosovo and bring it up to EU standards, and to focus on practical problems of daily life within the area of energy, transport, and communications, as well as on returnees and missing persons; |
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53.

Calls on the Council and all the parties involved in the dialogue to facilitate joint efforts towards achieving normalisation in Kosovo and bring it up to EU standards, and to focus on practical problems of daily life within the area of energy, transport, and communications, as well as on returnees and missing persons;

| 54. | Calls on the Council to insist on playing a more active role in establishing a road map and a time-frame with the aim of reaching a conclusion on the final status of Kosovo as soon as possible; |
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54.

Calls on the Council to insist on playing a more active role in establishing a road map and a time-frame with the aim of reaching a conclusion on the final status of Kosovo as soon as possible;

Great Lakes Region

| 55. | Calls on the European Union to provide extensive humanitarian, economic and political aid in order to help achieve lasting political stability in the Great Lakes region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in particular, and urges the African Union to help resolve the conflict by getting commitments from the Ugandan, Rwandan and DRC governments not to arm or fund any of the political armed groups in the DRC; |
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55.

Calls on the European Union to provide extensive humanitarian, economic and political aid in order to help achieve lasting political stability in the Great Lakes region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in particular, and urges the African Union to help resolve the conflict by getting commitments from the Ugandan, Rwandan and DRC governments not to arm or fund any of the political armed groups in the DRC;

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| 56. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the European Council, the Council and the Commission. |
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56.

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

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(1)  P5_TA(2003)0401.

P5_TA(2003)0460

CFSP

European Parliament resolution on the annual report from the Council to the European Parliament on the main aspects and basic choices of CFSP, including the financial implications for the general budget of the European Union — 2002 (7038/2003 — C5-0423/2003 — 2003/2141(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Council's Annual Report for 2002 (7038/2003 — C5-0423/2003), |
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—

having regard to the Council's Annual Report for 2002 (7038/2003 — C5-0423/2003),

| — | 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 (1), point H, paragraph 40, |
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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 (1), point H, paragraph 40,

| — | having regard to Article 21 of the EU Treaty, |
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—

having regard to Article 21 of the EU Treaty,

| — | having regard to its resolution of 26 September 2002 on the progress achieved in the implementation of the common foreign and security policy (2), |
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—

having regard to its resolution of 26 September 2002 on the progress achieved in the implementation of the common foreign and security policy (2),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 10 April 2003 on the European security and defence architecture — priorities and deficiencies (3), |
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having regard to its resolution of 10 April 2003 on the European security and defence architecture — priorities and deficiencies (3),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 19 June 2003 on a renewed transatlantic relationship for the third millennium (4), |
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—

having regard to its resolution of 19 June 2003 on a renewed transatlantic relationship for the third millennium (4),

| — | having regard to its resolution of 15 November 2001 on a global partnership and a common strategy for relations between the European Union and Latin America (5), |
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—

having regard to its resolution of 15 November 2001 on a global partnership and a common strategy for relations between the European Union and Latin America (5),

| — | having regard to the Presidency's report to the Thessaloniki European Council of 19-20 June 2003 on EU foreign policy action to combat terrorism (CFSP including ESDP), on the implementation of the EU Programme for the Prevention of Violent Conflicts and on European Security and Defence Policy, |
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—

having regard to the Presidency's report to the Thessaloniki European Council of 19-20 June 2003 on EU foreign policy action to combat terrorism (CFSP including ESDP), on the implementation of the EU Programme for the Prevention of Violent Conflicts and on European Security and Defence Policy,

| — | having regard to the strategy paper submitted by the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy to the Thessaloniki European Council on 20 June 2003 on a secure Europe in a better world, |
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—

having regard to the strategy paper submitted by the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy to the Thessaloniki European Council on 20 June 2003 on a secure Europe in a better world,

| — | having regard to Rules 47(1) and 103(3) of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rules 47(1) and 103(3) of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (A5-0348/2003), |
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—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (A5-0348/2003),

| A. | whereas the dramatic events of the Iraq war have thrown up deep divisions between EU Member States and lastingly and seriously shaken transatlantic relations, as well as damaging other international organisations such as the UN and NATO, |
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A.

whereas the dramatic events of the Iraq war have thrown up deep divisions between EU Member States and lastingly and seriously shaken transatlantic relations, as well as damaging other international organisations such as the UN and NATO,

| B. | whereas the concern must now be, with the end of the cold war and the abandonment of its methods and philosophy and the forthcoming enlargement of the Union to 25 states, to redefine in the context of political trends and the current international situation Europe's role in the world and to recognise the foreign policy crisis surrounding the Iraq war as an appropriate occasion to establish Europe as a credible and powerful foreign-policy performer, |
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B.

whereas the concern must now be, with the end of the cold war and the abandonment of its methods and philosophy and the forthcoming enlargement of the Union to 25 states, to redefine in the context of political trends and the current international situation Europe's role in the world and to recognise the foreign policy crisis surrounding the Iraq war as an appropriate occasion to establish Europe as a credible and powerful foreign-policy performer,

| C. | whereas the discussion paper for a European security doctrine submitted by the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), Javier Solana, to the Heads of State and Government at the Thessaloniki Summit represents a sound basis for an intensified dialogue between the Council, the Commission and the European Parliament on a European security strategy, |
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C.

whereas the discussion paper for a European security doctrine submitted by the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP), Javier Solana, to the Heads of State and Government at the Thessaloniki Summit represents a sound basis for an intensified dialogue between the Council, the Commission and the European Parliament on a European security strategy,

| D. | whereas an EU security strategy can be developed only on the basis of multilateralism
  ,
  and within the UN system
  ,
  in accordance with the historical experience and political interests of its Member States, |
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D.

whereas an EU security strategy can be developed only on the basis of multilateralism
  ,
  and within the UN system
  ,
  in accordance with the historical experience and political interests of its Member States,

| E. | convinced of the contribution which the European security strategy, based on a global concept going beyond the strictly military dimension and ensuring the deployment of a package of political, economic, social and inter-cultural measures as well as respect for human rights, can make to prevent, mitigate and resolve conflicts, |
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E.

convinced of the contribution which the European security strategy, based on a global concept going beyond the strictly military dimension and ensuring the deployment of a package of political, economic, social and inter-cultural measures as well as respect for human rights, can make to prevent, mitigate and resolve conflicts,

| F. | whereas non-state international terrorism, the development and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the existence of unstable, undemocratic and misgoverned states are today among the main threats to the entire world, |
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F.

whereas non-state international terrorism, the development and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the existence of unstable, undemocratic and misgoverned states are today among the main threats to the entire world,

| G. | whereas, in combating the new threats and new security crises, it will be necessary to adopt comprehensive approaches that include policies to combat poverty, protect against climate change and protect the environment, safeguard human rights and promote democracy, the rule of law and good governance, while not excluding military deployment as a last resort and while respecting international law and the rules of the United Nations, |
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G.

whereas, in combating the new threats and new security crises, it will be necessary to adopt comprehensive approaches that include policies to combat poverty, protect against climate change and protect the environment, safeguard human rights and promote democracy, the rule of law and good governance, while not excluding military deployment as a last resort and while respecting international law and the rules of the United Nations,

| H. | whereas the European Convention has submitted important institutional reform proposals that can facilitate the process of creating greater institutional continuity in the CFSP, in particular by establishing the office of Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, creating the option of strengthened cooperation in the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP), and setting up a European armaments agency to facilitate more efficient use of national defence expenditure, |
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H.

whereas the European Convention has submitted important institutional reform proposals that can facilitate the process of creating greater institutional continuity in the CFSP, in particular by establishing the office of Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, creating the option of strengthened cooperation in the European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP), and setting up a European armaments agency to facilitate more efficient use of national defence expenditure,

| I. | noting with interest the initiative taken on 29 April 2003 by Germany, France, Luxembourg and Belgium in order to increase the credibility of the ESDP, |
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I.

noting with interest the initiative taken on 29 April 2003 by Germany, France, Luxembourg and Belgium in order to increase the credibility of the ESDP,

| J. | whereas a true common foreign policy, characterised by a common approach among Member States to issues of crucial importance for the foreign and security policy, is a sine qua non for the further progress of a credible ESDP, |
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J.

whereas a true common foreign policy, characterised by a common approach among Member States to issues of crucial importance for the foreign and security policy, is a sine qua non for the further progress of a credible ESDP,

| K. | whereas, with its enlargement, the Union will be brought into closer contact with the crisis areas to the east and in the eastern and southern Mediterranean, and whereas this will increase its responsibilities towards those neighbours, |
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K.

whereas, with its enlargement, the Union will be brought into closer contact with the crisis areas to the east and in the eastern and southern Mediterranean, and whereas this will increase its responsibilities towards those neighbours,

| L. | whereas, despite the dark shadow that the Iraq crisis has cast on the CFSP, some progress has been recorded in operational crisis management and in the spheres of conflict prevention and efforts to combat terrorism, |
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L.

whereas, despite the dark shadow that the Iraq crisis has cast on the CFSP, some progress has been recorded in operational crisis management and in the spheres of conflict prevention and efforts to combat terrorism,

| 1. | Considers the Council's annual report for 2002 on the main aspects and basic choices of the CFSP as totally unsuited to serving as a basis for a foreign policy dialogue between the Council and Parliament, since it amounts merely to a book-keeping exercise listing action taken by the Council, without the least political assessment or conceptual setting of priorities and lacking sufficient focus with regard to financial implications; |
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1.

Considers the Council's annual report for 2002 on the main aspects and basic choices of the CFSP as totally unsuited to serving as a basis for a foreign policy dialogue between the Council and Parliament, since it amounts merely to a book-keeping exercise listing action taken by the Council, without the least political assessment or conceptual setting of priorities and lacking sufficient focus with regard to financial implications;

| 2. | Points out that the Joint Declaration of 25 November 2002 on the financing of the CFSP provides for Parliament to be sent, within 5 days of the adoption of any decision in the field of the CFSP that entails expenditure, the information indicated in point 40 of the Interinstitutional Agreement: regrets that the Council transmits financial statements only where expenditure is within the EU budget and insists that, for transparency reasons and in order for Parliament to at least have an overall estimate of how much CFSP funding goes to a particular region/crisis, such statements should be provided for all CFSP decisions; |
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2.

Points out that the Joint Declaration of 25 November 2002 on the financing of the CFSP provides for Parliament to be sent, within 5 days of the adoption of any decision in the field of the CFSP that entails expenditure, the information indicated in point 40 of the Interinstitutional Agreement: regrets that the Council transmits financial statements only where expenditure is within the EU budget and insists that, for transparency reasons and in order for Parliament to at least have an overall estimate of how much CFSP funding goes to a particular region/crisis, such statements should be provided for all CFSP decisions;

| 3. | Considers it as urgently necessary, in view of the critical development that the CFSP has undergone during the Iraq conflict, that future annual reports should provide a genuine assessment of the Union's foreign and security policy activities, and that they should be expanded to include a written report by the High Representative or Union Minister for Foreign Affairs on progress in implementing a specifically European approach to security; |
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3.

Considers it as urgently necessary, in view of the critical development that the CFSP has undergone during the Iraq conflict, that future annual reports should provide a genuine assessment of the Union's foreign and security policy activities, and that they should be expanded to include a written report by the High Representative or Union Minister for Foreign Affairs on progress in implementing a specifically European approach to security;

| 4. | Welcomes, against the foregoing background, the abovementioned strategy paper as a long overdue impetus for a debate on the basic principles of a European security doctrine, in which all EU institutions would be expected to take part on an equal footing; |
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4.

Welcomes, against the foregoing background, the abovementioned strategy paper as a long overdue impetus for a debate on the basic principles of a European security doctrine, in which all EU institutions would be expected to take part on an equal footing;

For a European security strategy

| 5. | Supports the three strategy objectives set out in the abovementioned strategy paper, viz.:






  — | creating stability and good governance in the immediate neighbourhood of the EU, |
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5.

Supports the three strategy objectives set out in the abovementioned strategy paper, viz.:

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creating stability and good governance in the immediate neighbourhood of the EU,

| — | contributing to an international order based on effective multilateralism, |
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contributing to an international order based on effective multilateralism,

| — | combating old and new threats with the objective of using conflict prevention to react to any anticipated crisis before it erupts; |
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combating old and new threats with the objective of using conflict prevention to react to any anticipated crisis before it erupts;

| 6. | Considers that Europe must find its way to a clear prioritisation of its foreign and security policy interests and objectives, jointly define them and also designate them geographically; calls for the debate and the decision on the security strategy of the European Union to be conducted and taken in a transparent way, with the participation of the citizens of Europe, and for the European Parliament's involvement in this process to be on an equal footing with that of the other EU institutions; |
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6.

Considers that Europe must find its way to a clear prioritisation of its foreign and security policy interests and objectives, jointly define them and also designate them geographically; calls for the debate and the decision on the security strategy of the European Union to be conducted and taken in a transparent way, with the participation of the citizens of Europe, and for the European Parliament's involvement in this process to be on an equal footing with that of the other EU institutions;

| 7. | Considers it of vital importance for the Union's security interests to identify tensions and if possible prevent potential crises, to resolve in good time conflicts taking shape beyond its external borders, and, by means of a creative good-neighbourly policy, to establish a circle of friendly states; |
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7.

Considers it of vital importance for the Union's security interests to identify tensions and if possible prevent potential crises, to resolve in good time conflicts taking shape beyond its external borders, and, by means of a creative good-neighbourly policy, to establish a circle of friendly states;

| 8. | Considers, consequently, that in terms of creating and extending security zones around Europe, the Union's main interests concern the following neighbouring regions: the western Balkans, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova, the southern Caucasus, the southern Mediterranean, west Africa and east Africa, and the Middle East; |
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8.

Considers, consequently, that in terms of creating and extending security zones around Europe, the Union's main interests concern the following neighbouring regions: the western Balkans, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova, the southern Caucasus, the southern Mediterranean, west Africa and east Africa, and the Middle East;

| 9. | Considers that, for the European neighbours of the enlarged European Union, new options for partial integration must be developed which could encompass aspects of the internal market, as well as internal and external security, without ruling out future full membership; regards this as an important startingpoint for the debate about the Union's future borders; refers, for the purposes of defining its response to the strategy proposed by the Commission, to the report entitled ‘Wider Europe — Neighbourhood: a new framework for relations with our eastern and southern neighbours’ (COM(2003) 104) currently being drawn up by its Committee on Foreign Affairs; |
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9.

Considers that, for the European neighbours of the enlarged European Union, new options for partial integration must be developed which could encompass aspects of the internal market, as well as internal and external security, without ruling out future full membership; regards this as an important startingpoint for the debate about the Union's future borders; refers, for the purposes of defining its response to the strategy proposed by the Commission, to the report entitled ‘Wider Europe — Neighbourhood: a new framework for relations with our eastern and southern neighbours’ (COM(2003) 104) currently being drawn up by its Committee on Foreign Affairs;

| 10. | Considers that a Union of 25 Member States must intensify its commitment to an international order based on effective multilateralism, springing essentially from the United Nations and its member organisations and treaty instruments; |
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10.

Considers that a Union of 25 Member States must intensify its commitment to an international order based on effective multilateralism, springing essentially from the United Nations and its member organisations and treaty instruments;

| 11. | Reaffirms that the UN Charter constitutes the decisive political and legal basis for shaping international relations and the guarantee of peace and international security; |
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11.

Reaffirms that the UN Charter constitutes the decisive political and legal basis for shaping international relations and the guarantee of peace and international security;

| 12. | Considers that the urgent and radical reform of the United Nations system, as also requested recently by the UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, is necessary in order to combat the new threats and the new security crisis; underlines the fact that the EU — taking into account the national contributions of the current and future Member States — is the largest financial contributor to the UN; reiterates that the EU should take the opportunity and responsibility to make proactive suggestions in the UN reform debate and that international law also stands in urgent need of cautious but rapid and irreversible further development; |
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12.

Considers that the urgent and radical reform of the United Nations system, as also requested recently by the UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, is necessary in order to combat the new threats and the new security crisis; underlines the fact that the EU — taking into account the national contributions of the current and future Member States — is the largest financial contributor to the UN; reiterates that the EU should take the opportunity and responsibility to make proactive suggestions in the UN reform debate and that international law also stands in urgent need of cautious but rapid and irreversible further development;

| 13. | Notes that the international system is crucially dependent on the quality, aims and reciprocity of transatlantic relations and considers that one of the Union's primary strategic objectives must be to strengthen them as a partnership of equals; |
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13.

Notes that the international system is crucially dependent on the quality, aims and reciprocity of transatlantic relations and considers that one of the Union's primary strategic objectives must be to strengthen them as a partnership of equals;

| 14. | Considers it therefore necessary for the strategic debate between Europe and the USA to be reinvigorated, with attention being paid urgently to questions as to how reconstruction and nation-building in Iraq are to proceed, and, generally, how proliferation of weapons of mass destruction can best be prevented, how arms exports and the proliferation of conventional arms can be controlled, how the issue of impunity can be addressed seriously (for example, by the International Criminal Court), and how repressive dictatorial regimes and dysfunctional states are to be dealt with, on the basis of a clearly defined European position in the context of the CFSP and international law, and fully respecting UN rules; |
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14.

Considers it therefore necessary for the strategic debate between Europe and the USA to be reinvigorated, with attention being paid urgently to questions as to how reconstruction and nation-building in Iraq are to proceed, and, generally, how proliferation of weapons of mass destruction can best be prevented, how arms exports and the proliferation of conventional arms can be controlled, how the issue of impunity can be addressed seriously (for example, by the International Criminal Court), and how repressive dictatorial regimes and dysfunctional states are to be dealt with, on the basis of a clearly defined European position in the context of the CFSP and international law, and fully respecting UN rules;

| 15. | Points out that the credibility of Europe's foreign and security policy will also depend on the quality of its military capabilities and on a readiness, in the event of conflict, to deploy them as a last resort, while respecting international law; |
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15.

Points out that the credibility of Europe's foreign and security policy will also depend on the quality of its military capabilities and on a readiness, in the event of conflict, to deploy them as a last resort, while respecting international law;

Promoting greater coherence and efficiency

| 16. | Welcomes, consequently, the proposals made by the European Convention for strengthened cooperation in the area of security and defence policy, including a solidarity clause on mutual aid between Member States in the event of terrorist attacks and disasters caused by human action, and a mutual assistance clause in the event of external aggression; regrets, nevertheless, that the mutual assistance clause falls short of the wording used in Article V of the Brussels Treaty of 17 March 1948 as amended by the Paris Agreements of 23 October 1954; |
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16.

Welcomes, consequently, the proposals made by the European Convention for strengthened cooperation in the area of security and defence policy, including a solidarity clause on mutual aid between Member States in the event of terrorist attacks and disasters caused by human action, and a mutual assistance clause in the event of external aggression; regrets, nevertheless, that the mutual assistance clause falls short of the wording used in Article V of the Brussels Treaty of 17 March 1948 as amended by the Paris Agreements of 23 October 1954;

| 17. | Welcomes the fact that strengthening military capabilities is one of the objectives of the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe, and that a European armaments agency is to promote that process in terms of both research and procurement; considers that the armaments agency should be primarily responsible for coordinating larger-scale joint projects, and that Parliament and the Commission must be involved in its practical organisation, not least as regards decisions on its financing; |
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17.

Welcomes the fact that strengthening military capabilities is one of the objectives of the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe, and that a European armaments agency is to promote that process in terms of both research and procurement; considers that the armaments agency should be primarily responsible for coordinating larger-scale joint projects, and that Parliament and the Commission must be involved in its practical organisation, not least as regards decisions on its financing;

| 18. | Points out, nevertheless, that an active European disarmament and armaments control policy is a key element of conflict prevention, which is one of the common policies of the Union's External Action proposed by the European Convention; calls on the Council, in this regard, to take concrete steps in this direction; |
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18.

Points out, nevertheless, that an active European disarmament and armaments control policy is a key element of conflict prevention, which is one of the common policies of the Union's External Action proposed by the European Convention; calls on the Council, in this regard, to take concrete steps in this direction;

| 19. | Draws attention to the importance of the constitutional commitment by Member States not to react to international issues on the basis of unilateral national interpretations before the EU, for its part, has had the opportunity to establish a European position; |
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19.

Draws attention to the importance of the constitutional commitment by Member States not to react to international issues on the basis of unilateral national interpretations before the EU, for its part, has had the opportunity to establish a European position;

| 20. | Welcomes the intention of appointing a Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, who will, however, be able to discharge his or her functions efficiently only if the administrative departments responsible within the Council and the Commission are merged into a single foreign office and if he or she is the Vice-President of the Commission, with the Commission operating in accordance with the Community method, so as to overcome the stumbling-block to efficiency inherent in the pillars structure; |
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20.

Welcomes the intention of appointing a Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, who will, however, be able to discharge his or her functions efficiently only if the administrative departments responsible within the Council and the Commission are merged into a single foreign office and if he or she is the Vice-President of the Commission, with the Commission operating in accordance with the Community method, so as to overcome the stumbling-block to efficiency inherent in the pillars structure;

| 21. | Criticises the intended retention of the principle of unanimity in votes on foreign and security policy matters, which it regards as a serious obstacle to the capacity for action which the Union needs; calls, at least in relation to decisions on proposals by the Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, for majority voting, involving, where appropriate, a reinforced qualified majority; |
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21.

Criticises the intended retention of the principle of unanimity in votes on foreign and security policy matters, which it regards as a serious obstacle to the capacity for action which the Union needs; calls, at least in relation to decisions on proposals by the Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, for majority voting, involving, where appropriate, a reinforced qualified majority;

| 22. | Regards the status-quo wording in respect of Parliament's rights to be consulted and kept informed as a retrograde step by comparison with the changes relating to the executive, and will seek to ensure that the code of conduct agreed as part of the 2003 budget is effectively implemented; |
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22.

Regards the status-quo wording in respect of Parliament's rights to be consulted and kept informed as a retrograde step by comparison with the changes relating to the executive, and will seek to ensure that the code of conduct agreed as part of the 2003 budget is effectively implemented;

| 23. | Regards it as absolutely necessary, in the light of an anticipatory crisis-prevention policy, that it be informed and involved in future in good time during the early-recognition and planning stage of crisis operations in the context of the ESDP, the better to deliver a political opinion based on firm information and thus fulfil its duty of scrutiny; |
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23.

Regards it as absolutely necessary, in the light of an anticipatory crisis-prevention policy, that it be informed and involved in future in good time during the early-recognition and planning stage of crisis operations in the context of the ESDP, the better to deliver a political opinion based on firm information and thus fulfil its duty of scrutiny;

| 24. | Points out that only a well-informed Parliament is in a position to take the requisite personnel and budgetary decisions swiftly and efficiently; underlines that, unless it is so informed, such decisions may be rejected; |
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24.

Points out that only a well-informed Parliament is in a position to take the requisite personnel and budgetary decisions swiftly and efficiently; underlines that, unless it is so informed, such decisions may be rejected;

| 25. | Proposes, in the above connection, the appointment of Commission members with special foreign policy tasks, under the overall responsibility of the future Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, such tasks to include, not least, the cultivation of ongoing contact with the European Parliament, without thereby diluting the accountability of the said Minister; |
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25.

Proposes, in the above connection, the appointment of Commission members with special foreign policy tasks, under the overall responsibility of the future Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, such tasks to include, not least, the cultivation of ongoing contact with the European Parliament, without thereby diluting the accountability of the said Minister;

| 26. | Insists that it be consulted in advance of decisions on ESDP missions, be they of a civilian or a military nature, without prejudice to the need for the European Union to act swiftly in crisis situations; |
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26.

Insists that it be consulted in advance of decisions on ESDP missions, be they of a civilian or a military nature, without prejudice to the need for the European Union to act swiftly in crisis situations;

| 27. | Reiterates its position that the joint costs of ESDP operations, including those of a military nature, must be financed through the Community budget; |
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27.

Reiterates its position that the joint costs of ESDP operations, including those of a military nature, must be financed through the Community budget;

| 28. | Stresses that the credibility of the European Union's foreign policy and defence objectives will depend on its ability to ensure that it has adequate military resources; |
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28.

Stresses that the credibility of the European Union's foreign policy and defence objectives will depend on its ability to ensure that it has adequate military resources;

| 29. | Reasserts in this respect the desire for the Union to be able rapidly to mobilise its civilian and military capabilities; to that end, calls for a study to be carried out into a rapid response budgetary mechanism and, ultimately, the creation of a Community defence budget; |
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29.

Reasserts in this respect the desire for the Union to be able rapidly to mobilise its civilian and military capabilities; to that end, calls for a study to be carried out into a rapid response budgetary mechanism and, ultimately, the creation of a Community defence budget;

Practical progress despite crisis

| 30. | Notes that, despite dissent concerning the strategy to be adopted in the fight against terrorism and the Iraq conflict, European foreign policy can point to extensive practical progress in crisis management, conflict prevention and the fight against terrorism; |
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30.

Notes that, despite dissent concerning the strategy to be adopted in the fight against terrorism and the Iraq conflict, European foreign policy can point to extensive practical progress in crisis management, conflict prevention and the fight against terrorism;

| 31. | Pays tribute to the first three crisis operations carried out within the framework of the ESDP, viz:






  — | the policing mission to Bosnia-Herzegovina, as the first ever civilian crisis operation, |
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31.

Pays tribute to the first three crisis operations carried out within the framework of the ESDP, viz:

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the policing mission to Bosnia-Herzegovina, as the first ever civilian crisis operation,

| — | the first military peace-keeping operation, code-named ‘Concordia’, in the Former Yugoslavia Republic of Macedonia, with the backing of NATO's planning and command structure, |
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the first military peace-keeping operation, code-named ‘Concordia’, in the Former Yugoslavia Republic of Macedonia, with the backing of NATO's planning and command structure,

| — | the independently mounted ‘Artemis’ EU operation in the Congo's Ituri region, by which the EU put to the test its political will and capability to take on independent humanitarian missions under the UN mandate; |
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the independently mounted ‘Artemis’ EU operation in the Congo's Ituri region, by which the EU put to the test its political will and capability to take on independent humanitarian missions under the UN mandate;

| 32. | Notes that the above operational breakthrough was made possible only by the successful conclusion of EU-NATO negotiations in December 2002 on permanent EU access to NATO planning and command facilities; |
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32.

Notes that the above operational breakthrough was made possible only by the successful conclusion of EU-NATO negotiations in December 2002 on permanent EU access to NATO planning and command facilities;

| 33. | Considers that further consolidation of relations between the EU and NATO as mutually complementary organisations constitutes an important factor in the development of a European approach to security; |
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33.

Considers that further consolidation of relations between the EU and NATO as mutually complementary organisations constitutes an important factor in the development of a European approach to security;

| 34. | Calls for a European collective capacity for the planning and management of European operations and a multinational headquarters which can be deployed in the field for such operations in instances where NATO does not take action and the European Union does not ask for NATO resources; |
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34.

Calls for a European collective capacity for the planning and management of European operations and a multinational headquarters which can be deployed in the field for such operations in instances where NATO does not take action and the European Union does not ask for NATO resources;

| 35. | Is aware that, although the EU's present military capabilities are sufficient to conduct operations at the lower end of the Petersberg scale, they do not extend to peace-making operations; |
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35.

Is aware that, although the EU's present military capabilities are sufficient to conduct operations at the lower end of the Petersberg scale, they do not extend to peace-making operations;

| 36. | Consequently regards the creation of greater interoperability and deployment capability as an important precondition for providing Europe with a balanced capability for coalition with the USA, both within and outside NATO; |
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36.

Consequently regards the creation of greater interoperability and deployment capability as an important precondition for providing Europe with a balanced capability for coalition with the USA, both within and outside NATO;

Implementation measures for the EU's Rapid Reaction Force

| 37. | Repeats the demand made in its abovementioned resolution of 10 April 2003 that the European Union should further develop its capacities in the field of defence in two stages: with effect from 2004, it should have a 5 000-man force permanently available for rescue and humanitarian operations. By 2009, the Union should be capable of carrying out within the European geographical area an operation at the level and intensity of the Kosovo conflict, in cooperation with NATO or autonomously; |
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37.

Repeats the demand made in its abovementioned resolution of 10 April 2003 that the European Union should further develop its capacities in the field of defence in two stages: with effect from 2004, it should have a 5 000-man force permanently available for rescue and humanitarian operations. By 2009, the Union should be capable of carrying out within the European geographical area an operation at the level and intensity of the Kosovo conflict, in cooperation with NATO or autonomously;

| 38. | Considers that, by 2004, the European Union should set up, a standing force of 5 000 men for rescue and humanitarian missions, made up of civilian and military personnel and deployable in a timeframe of less than 10 days (rapid reaction), to be permanently available on a rotation basis; |
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38.

Considers that, by 2004, the European Union should set up, a standing force of 5 000 men for rescue and humanitarian missions, made up of civilian and military personnel and deployable in a timeframe of less than 10 days (rapid reaction), to be permanently available on a rotation basis;

| 39. | Considers that the tasks of this force should be to evacuate European citizens in cases of political crises, to take humanitarian action including efforts to prevent massacres and to provide support in the event of natural catastrophes around the globe; |
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39.

Considers that the tasks of this force should be to evacuate European citizens in cases of political crises, to take humanitarian action including efforts to prevent massacres and to provide support in the event of natural catastrophes around the globe;

| 40. | Considers that as a starting point, the Franco-German brigade, to be joined by further nationalities, should become the nucleus of the military part of this force, whereas the civilian part could rely on those assets identified in the conclusions of the Gothenburg European Council for civilian crisis management; |
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40.

Considers that as a starting point, the Franco-German brigade, to be joined by further nationalities, should become the nucleus of the military part of this force, whereas the civilian part could rely on those assets identified in the conclusions of the Gothenburg European Council for civilian crisis management;

| 41. | Supports the establishing of an EU Agency for Research and Armament, which should focus on equipping the abovementioned force, particularly in the areas of transport, reconnaissance and command and control; insists that the creation of shadow budgets which are totally outside parliamentary control should be avoided; |
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41.

Supports the establishing of an EU Agency for Research and Armament, which should focus on equipping the abovementioned force, particularly in the areas of transport, reconnaissance and command and control; insists that the creation of shadow budgets which are totally outside parliamentary control should be avoided;

| 42. | Stresses that the identification of the European reaction force should be compatible with the development of the NATO Rapid Response Force; |
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42.

Stresses that the identification of the European reaction force should be compatible with the development of the NATO Rapid Response Force;

| 43. | Welcomes the tendency for conflict prevention increasingly to become the declared central core of European foreign policy, which is being used to try — by combining diplomatic efforts with the deployment of different Community instruments and by making EU external policies more consistent and coherent — to secure regional stabilisation, peace consolidation and the restoration of state authority; |
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43.

Welcomes the tendency for conflict prevention increasingly to become the declared central core of European foreign policy, which is being used to try — by combining diplomatic efforts with the deployment of different Community instruments and by making EU external policies more consistent and coherent — to secure regional stabilisation, peace consolidation and the restoration of state authority;

| 44. | Notes, as a central lesson learned from the experience gained in the assumption of international security missions, whether in the western Balkans or in Afghanistan, that, for the purposes of building a post-war order, the policing function of the ESDP should be significantly strengthened and given its own separate operational status between the ‘military’ and the ‘civilian’ wings; |
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44.

Notes, as a central lesson learned from the experience gained in the assumption of international security missions, whether in the western Balkans or in Afghanistan, that, for the purposes of building a post-war order, the policing function of the ESDP should be significantly strengthened and given its own separate operational status between the ‘military’ and the ‘civilian’ wings;

| 45. | Stresses that the progress made in the area of military and police operations must now be followed up, as a matter of urgency, by the full practical development of civilian crisis prevention and management capabilities, including the policies and measures needed to mobilise non-state actors, both local and international; with that in mind, reiterates its recommendations for the creation of a European Civil Peace Corps; invites the Council and the Commission to publish regular progress reports on this issue; |
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45.

Stresses that the progress made in the area of military and police operations must now be followed up, as a matter of urgency, by the full practical development of civilian crisis prevention and management capabilities, including the policies and measures needed to mobilise non-state actors, both local and international; with that in mind, reiterates its recommendations for the creation of a European Civil Peace Corps; invites the Council and the Commission to publish regular progress reports on this issue;

| 46. | Considers that it is urgent for the EU to develop, jointly with the G8 States, a clear and trail-blazing approach to non-proliferation of all weapons of mass destruction; nuclear as well as chemical and biological; commits itself, consequently, in a joint initiative with the Commission, to the holding of an International Parliamentary Conference on disarmament and non-proliferation on 21 and 22 November 2003 in Strasbourg; underlines the need for the EU to take early action to make the 2005 Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference a success; |
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46.

Considers that it is urgent for the EU to develop, jointly with the G8 States, a clear and trail-blazing approach to non-proliferation of all weapons of mass destruction; nuclear as well as chemical and biological; commits itself, consequently, in a joint initiative with the Commission, to the holding of an International Parliamentary Conference on disarmament and non-proliferation on 21 and 22 November 2003 in Strasbourg; underlines the need for the EU to take early action to make the 2005 Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference a success;

| 47. | Welcomes the measures taken by the EU in the international fight against terrorism, including the freezing of terror organisations' sources of financing and the technical assistance provided by the Commission to Indonesia, Pakistan and the Philippines; takes note of the recently concluded mutual extradition agreement between the USA and the EU and the inclusion of standardised anti-terrorism clauses in treaties with third-party states; believes, however, that there is an urgent need to include in the list of tasks to be covered by a European security concept the issue of common European homeland defence; |
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47.

Welcomes the measures taken by the EU in the international fight against terrorism, including the freezing of terror organisations' sources of financing and the technical assistance provided by the Commission to Indonesia, Pakistan and the Philippines; takes note of the recently concluded mutual extradition agreement between the USA and the EU and the inclusion of standardised anti-terrorism clauses in treaties with third-party states; believes, however, that there is an urgent need to include in the list of tasks to be covered by a European security concept the issue of common European homeland defence;

| 48. | Calls on all bodies involved to uphold civil rights and freedoms and to treat in a responsible manner the personal data of the persons concerned; |
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48.

Calls on all bodies involved to uphold civil rights and freedoms and to treat in a responsible manner the personal data of the persons concerned;

Foreign policy priorities in the context of a European approach to security

| 49. | Regards as a high priority a rethinking of transatlantic relations, since only the USA and Europe share a special responsibility to stand up jointly and on an equal footing for peace, stability, democracy, tolerance and sustainable development in the world; considers that, if Europe is to be a credible and influential partner, it must, in that connection, develop greater consistency in its actions and extend its capabilities; |
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49.

Regards as a high priority a rethinking of transatlantic relations, since only the USA and Europe share a special responsibility to stand up jointly and on an equal footing for peace, stability, democracy, tolerance and sustainable development in the world; considers that, if Europe is to be a credible and influential partner, it must, in that connection, develop greater consistency in its actions and extend its capabilities;

| 50. | Points out that the above partnership cannot be defined only in military and security-policy terms within NATO, but should also incorporate combined aspects of transatlantic economic, trading, environmental and social activities, and be guided by the principle of a ‘transatlantic marketplace’ as the basis of balanced cooperation; |
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50.

Points out that the above partnership cannot be defined only in military and security-policy terms within NATO, but should also incorporate combined aspects of transatlantic economic, trading, environmental and social activities, and be guided by the principle of a ‘transatlantic marketplace’ as the basis of balanced cooperation;

| 51. | In this respect, proposes
  ,
  as an initial practical step, the introduction of mutual measures to make travel easier between the EU Member States and the USA, along the lines of the Schengen Agreement, thereby making the special nature of these relations visible to the public too, with a view to promoting civil and cultural interaction (e.g. parliaments and universities); |
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51.

In this respect, proposes
  ,
  as an initial practical step, the introduction of mutual measures to make travel easier between the EU Member States and the USA, along the lines of the Schengen Agreement, thereby making the special nature of these relations visible to the public too, with a view to promoting civil and cultural interaction (e.g. parliaments and universities);

| 52. | Regards as the most important joint responsibility to be shared with the USA that of bringing peace to the Middle East, together with Russia and the United Nations (the quartet); |
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52.

Regards as the most important joint responsibility to be shared with the USA that of bringing peace to the Middle East, together with Russia and the United Nations (the quartet);

| 53. | Reiterates its unanimous support for implementation of the ‘road map’ for an Israeli-Palestinian peace process, but deeply regrets the recent retrograde steps taken by both parties in the conflict; |
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53.

Reiterates its unanimous support for implementation of the ‘road map’ for an Israeli-Palestinian peace process, but deeply regrets the recent retrograde steps taken by both parties in the conflict;

| 54. | Proposes that, building on the comprehensive structural aid from the Mediterranean programme, the trade and cooperation agreements with the countries in the region and financial aid for the Palestinian Authority, the European Union should take the initiative on a comprehensive, substantial development plan for the region which is visible and takes into account American plans, such as the most recent proposals for creating a regional free-trade area between the Arab States and the USA; |
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54.

Proposes that, building on the comprehensive structural aid from the Mediterranean programme, the trade and cooperation agreements with the countries in the region and financial aid for the Palestinian Authority, the European Union should take the initiative on a comprehensive, substantial development plan for the region which is visible and takes into account American plans, such as the most recent proposals for creating a regional free-trade area between the Arab States and the USA;

| 55. | Believes it would be useful to consider the deployment of UN troops if there is a further deterioration in security, particularly if terrorism cannot be curbed and a Palestinian state cannot be established in any other way; |
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55.

Believes it would be useful to consider the deployment of UN troops if there is a further deterioration in security, particularly if terrorism cannot be curbed and a Palestinian state cannot be established in any other way;

| 56. | Considers that if the parties to the conflict so desire, the EU should be prepared to assume securitypolicy protection functions at a given point in time; |
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56.

Considers that if the parties to the conflict so desire, the EU should be prepared to assume securitypolicy protection functions at a given point in time;

| 57. | Advocates a long-term, enduring and sustainable approach to securing peace, reconstruction and nation-building in Iraq, as well as to building a democratic Iraq based on respect for human rights and the rule of law, under which the occupying powers would as soon as possible devolve the leading role to the United Nations; regards that step as a crucial precondition for European participation in building a post-war order in Iraq and in the region, as expressed in Parliament's recommendation to the Council of 24 September 2003 (6); |
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57.

Advocates a long-term, enduring and sustainable approach to securing peace, reconstruction and nation-building in Iraq, as well as to building a democratic Iraq based on respect for human rights and the rule of law, under which the occupying powers would as soon as possible devolve the leading role to the United Nations; regards that step as a crucial precondition for European participation in building a post-war order in Iraq and in the region, as expressed in Parliament's recommendation to the Council of 24 September 2003 (6);

| 58. | Takes the view that the EU and the USA, working within the UN framework, must develop a common strategy capable of achieving de-escalation and disarmament in response to nuclear policy as pursued by states which have not ratified the non-proliferation treaty; |
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58.

Takes the view that the EU and the USA, working within the UN framework, must develop a common strategy capable of achieving de-escalation and disarmament in response to nuclear policy as pursued by states which have not ratified the non-proliferation treaty;

| 59. | Urges Iran to sign, ratify and implement, without preconditions, the IAEA Additional Protocol on inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency, and to submit its atomic energy programme to comprehensive IAEA inspection; |
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59.

Urges Iran to sign, ratify and implement, without preconditions, the IAEA Additional Protocol on inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency, and to submit its atomic energy programme to comprehensive IAEA inspection;

| 60. | Urges North Korea to abandon forthwith its atomic weapons programme and to comply immediately with its obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty; |
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60.

Urges North Korea to abandon forthwith its atomic weapons programme and to comply immediately with its obligations under the Non-Proliferation Treaty;

| 61. | Reiterates the EU's strong interest in, and insistence on, a peaceful resolution of the Taiwan issue through dialogue across the Taiwan Straits; in particular, urges China to withdraw missiles in the coastal provinces adjacent to the Taiwan Straits; underlines the importance of growing economic ties for an improvement in the political climate; also stresses the EU interest in closer links with Taiwan, including in multilateral contexts; |
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61.

Reiterates the EU's strong interest in, and insistence on, a peaceful resolution of the Taiwan issue through dialogue across the Taiwan Straits; in particular, urges China to withdraw missiles in the coastal provinces adjacent to the Taiwan Straits; underlines the importance of growing economic ties for an improvement in the political climate; also stresses the EU interest in closer links with Taiwan, including in multilateral contexts;

| 62. | Advocates further consolidation of the European commitment in Afghanistan, and welcomes the takeover of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) command by NATO as a pointer to a robust military commitment by the alliance to supporting the central government and calls for the enlargement of its mandate to cover the rest of the country; proposes a new Petersberg Conference aimed at establishing a balance of power in the country between the various ethnic groups; urges strengthened rebuilding efforts by the international community aimed at improving, inter alia, the situation of women
  ,
  adolescent girls and children in Afghanistan; considers that economic alternatives to opium growing must be developed immediately; welcomes in this respect the recent decisions taken in order to ensure the security of remote territories in Afghanistan too; |
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62.

Advocates further consolidation of the European commitment in Afghanistan, and welcomes the takeover of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) command by NATO as a pointer to a robust military commitment by the alliance to supporting the central government and calls for the enlargement of its mandate to cover the rest of the country; proposes a new Petersberg Conference aimed at establishing a balance of power in the country between the various ethnic groups; urges strengthened rebuilding efforts by the international community aimed at improving, inter alia, the situation of women
  ,
  adolescent girls and children in Afghanistan; considers that economic alternatives to opium growing must be developed immediately; welcomes in this respect the recent decisions taken in order to ensure the security of remote territories in Afghanistan too;

| 63. | Urges that greater attention be paid to the south Caucasus, which is developing into one of the most unstable regions neighbouring the EU; welcomes, consequently, the appointment of an EU Special Envoy to the region; |
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63.

Urges that greater attention be paid to the south Caucasus, which is developing into one of the most unstable regions neighbouring the EU; welcomes, consequently, the appointment of an EU Special Envoy to the region;

| 64. | Calls for the development of cooperation with the countries of the Black Sea through the establishment of a permanent parliamentary dialogue between the European Parliament and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC), in order to promote peace and economic development and eliminate the risk of crises in the area; |
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64.

Calls for the development of cooperation with the countries of the Black Sea through the establishment of a permanent parliamentary dialogue between the European Parliament and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (PABSEC), in order to promote peace and economic development and eliminate the risk of crises in the area;

| 65. | Draws attention to the smouldering crisis in Moldova, arising inter alia out of the Transnistria conflict; welcomes the consideration being given, where necessary by way of an ESDP policy mission, to stabilisation in Transnistria, but calls at the same time for economic stabilisation in Moldova by means of the removal of restrictive EU export barriers to products from Moldova; |
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65.

Draws attention to the smouldering crisis in Moldova, arising inter alia out of the Transnistria conflict; welcomes the consideration being given, where necessary by way of an ESDP policy mission, to stabilisation in Transnistria, but calls at the same time for economic stabilisation in Moldova by means of the removal of restrictive EU export barriers to products from Moldova;

| 66. | In this respect, calls furthermore for an intensive dialogue on this topic with the Russian Government, so as to make clear the EU's position and willingness to prevent a major crisis; |
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66.

In this respect, calls furthermore for an intensive dialogue on this topic with the Russian Government, so as to make clear the EU's position and willingness to prevent a major crisis;

| 67. | Welcomes the EU's sustained commitment to the western Balkans, which remains at the centre of stabilisation and development efforts, and supports the ‘European partnership’ approach for countries of the western Balkans seeking accession; |
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67.

Welcomes the EU's sustained commitment to the western Balkans, which remains at the centre of stabilisation and development efforts, and supports the ‘European partnership’ approach for countries of the western Balkans seeking accession;

| 68. | Regrets, however, that the EU-Western Balkans summit meeting in Thessaloniki of 21 June 2003 missed the opportunity to incorporate into the enlargement process options for membership in stages — with the possibility of full membership — options which, in the longer-term perspective, could also have been extended to the new neighbouring states of Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus, thereby possibly indicating an initial step towards framing the concept of a ‘wider Europe’; |
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68.

Regrets, however, that the EU-Western Balkans summit meeting in Thessaloniki of 21 June 2003 missed the opportunity to incorporate into the enlargement process options for membership in stages — with the possibility of full membership — options which, in the longer-term perspective, could also have been extended to the new neighbouring states of Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus, thereby possibly indicating an initial step towards framing the concept of a ‘wider Europe’;

| 69. | Notes that Russia is Europe's most important partner to the east and a decisive factor for any form of regional development; draws attention to the need for more narrowly focused dialogue on Russia's export policy in the areas of armaments and nuclear technology, which, although often only economically motivated, is contributing to serious security crises in other parts of the world; |
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69.

Notes that Russia is Europe's most important partner to the east and a decisive factor for any form of regional development; draws attention to the need for more narrowly focused dialogue on Russia's export policy in the areas of armaments and nuclear technology, which, although often only economically motivated, is contributing to serious security crises in other parts of the world;

| 70. | Takes the view that the problem of Chechnya and of human rights violations being committed there must be firmly addressed by the EU, using among other things the instruments provided for by the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, and that Russia must be pressed to introduce a genuine peace and reconciliation process in which all relevant parties would be expected to participate, so as to contain the influence of extremists and the danger of proliferation of terrorist attacks; considers that the EU should be ready to support reconciliation efforts and to assist the crisis resolution measures; |
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70.

Takes the view that the problem of Chechnya and of human rights violations being committed there must be firmly addressed by the EU, using among other things the instruments provided for by the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement, and that Russia must be pressed to introduce a genuine peace and reconciliation process in which all relevant parties would be expected to participate, so as to contain the influence of extremists and the danger of proliferation of terrorist attacks; considers that the EU should be ready to support reconciliation efforts and to assist the crisis resolution measures;

| 71. | Draws attention to the new significance of the border between the EU and Russia in the Baltic after enlargement to include the Baltic States and Poland; urges that the northern dimension policy be combined with the EU's ‘New Neighbourhood’ initiative, which represents an important element in the projection of security and stability along Europe's external borders; |
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71.

Draws attention to the new significance of the border between the EU and Russia in the Baltic after enlargement to include the Baltic States and Poland; urges that the northern dimension policy be combined with the EU's ‘New Neighbourhood’ initiative, which represents an important element in the projection of security and stability along Europe's external borders;

| 72. | Emphasises the importance to be attached to the development of Kaliningrad; in this respect, urges the Commission and the Council to continue to raise the matter with the Russian authorities, recalling Russia's primary responsibility for this integral part of Russia, and bearing in mind that the ever-growing economic and social gap between this enclave of the future EU and the surrounding countries represents a threat to the security of the whole region; |
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72.

Emphasises the importance to be attached to the development of Kaliningrad; in this respect, urges the Commission and the Council to continue to raise the matter with the Russian authorities, recalling Russia's primary responsibility for this integral part of Russia, and bearing in mind that the ever-growing economic and social gap between this enclave of the future EU and the surrounding countries represents a threat to the security of the whole region;

| 73. | Calls for the Euro-Mediterranean dialogue to be brought more explicitly within the compass of a security-led approach; reaffirms, however, that any such development should not be at the expense of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the region's countries, freedoms the defence and promotion of which remain the European Union's priority in the context of relations with partner countries; looks forward to the establishment in the near future of a Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly in order to provide the Barcelona process with the necessary debating forum and a direct institutional link with civil society in the countries concerned; |
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73.

Calls for the Euro-Mediterranean dialogue to be brought more explicitly within the compass of a security-led approach; reaffirms, however, that any such development should not be at the expense of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the region's countries, freedoms the defence and promotion of which remain the European Union's priority in the context of relations with partner countries; looks forward to the establishment in the near future of a Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Assembly in order to provide the Barcelona process with the necessary debating forum and a direct institutional link with civil society in the countries concerned;

| 74. | Welcomes the strengthening of the political and strategic association between Europe and Latin America, and calls for it to be given practical shape in the form of a Euro-Latin America Charter for Peace which, by analogy with the Charter of the United Nations, would enable political, strategic and security proposals of interest to the two regions to be fleshed out; points out that security and defence cooperation between the Member States of the European Union and the countries of Latin America could cover such issues as str engthen ing international peacekeeping and security efforts, arms control, nuclear non-proliferation, military and technical cooperation in respect of the arms industry and control of arms exports, questions concerning security, the economy, development and the environment, and many other matters concerning common security and defence interests; |
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74.

Welcomes the strengthening of the political and strategic association between Europe and Latin America, and calls for it to be given practical shape in the form of a Euro-Latin America Charter for Peace which, by analogy with the Charter of the United Nations, would enable political, strategic and security proposals of interest to the two regions to be fleshed out; points out that security and defence cooperation between the Member States of the European Union and the countries of Latin America could cover such issues as str engthen ing international peacekeeping and security efforts, arms control, nuclear non-proliferation, military and technical cooperation in respect of the arms industry and control of arms exports, questions concerning security, the economy, development and the environment, and many other matters concerning common security and defence interests;

| 75. | Calls for greater efforts to strengthen
  ,
  develop and support civil societies and democratic forces in our neighbours, particularly in the Islamic countries, which should also contribute to effectively preventing and combating acts of violence and terrorism; |
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75.

Calls for greater efforts to strengthen
  ,
  develop and support civil societies and democratic forces in our neighbours, particularly in the Islamic countries, which should also contribute to effectively preventing and combating acts of violence and terrorism;

| 76. | Takes note of the fact that China is referred to as a major strategic partner in the EU's draft Security Strategy document and note
  s
  the Commission's new paper on policy towards China
  ;
  stresses, in this regard, that partnership cannot be enhanced as long as no concrete progress is made in the field of human rights; |
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76.

Takes note of the fact that China is referred to as a major strategic partner in the EU's draft Security Strategy document and note
  s
  the Commission's new paper on policy towards China
  ;
  stresses, in this regard, that partnership cannot be enhanced as long as no concrete progress is made in the field of human rights;

| 77. | Regrets that the call for the appointment of a EU Special Representative for Tibet has not been taken into account; calls on the Council in this regard to make every effort to facilitate the dialogue between the Chinese authorities and the Tibetan representatives; |
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77.

Regrets that the call for the appointment of a EU Special Representative for Tibet has not been taken into account; calls on the Council in this regard to make every effort to facilitate the dialogue between the Chinese authorities and the Tibetan representatives;

| 78. | Recalls that, beyond the direct European neighbourhood, the Kashmir conflict between the nuclear powers of India and Pakistan continues to represent one of the most burning security issues on which the EU must take a position; reiterates that under the EU Code of Conduct on Arms Exports no military materials should be delivered to any of the countries in this region; |
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78.

Recalls that, beyond the direct European neighbourhood, the Kashmir conflict between the nuclear powers of India and Pakistan continues to represent one of the most burning security issues on which the EU must take a position; reiterates that under the EU Code of Conduct on Arms Exports no military materials should be delivered to any of the countries in this region;

| 79. | Draws attention to the situation of the republics of central Asia, whose role in the fight against terrorism has become crucial; deplores the silence of the Council and the Commission as regards the massive human rights violations taking place in those countries; emphasises the need to develop a common strategy by bringing together, in a consistent way, all the instruments provided for in the existing Partnership and Cooperation agreements; |
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79.

Draws attention to the situation of the republics of central Asia, whose role in the fight against terrorism has become crucial; deplores the silence of the Council and the Commission as regards the massive human rights violations taking place in those countries; emphasises the need to develop a common strategy by bringing together, in a consistent way, all the instruments provided for in the existing Partnership and Cooperation agreements;

| 80. | Underlines the importance of the EU Code of Conduct on Arms Exports as a tool to avoid undesirable arms exports; expresses its determination that this Code should be further developed and strengthened; utterly condemns the despicable enlistment and deployment of child soldiers; therefore calls for greater dissuasive action by the Council and the Member States vis-à-vis those governments or warlords that violate fundamental rights or the rights of the child and the relevant international Conventions; |
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80.

Underlines the importance of the EU Code of Conduct on Arms Exports as a tool to avoid undesirable arms exports; expresses its determination that this Code should be further developed and strengthened; utterly condemns the despicable enlistment and deployment of child soldiers; therefore calls for greater dissuasive action by the Council and the Member States vis-à-vis those governments or warlords that violate fundamental rights or the rights of the child and the relevant international Conventions;

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| 81. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Parliaments of the Member States, the Secretary General of the United Nations and the President of the Council of Europe. |
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81.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Parliaments of the Member States, the Secretary General of the United Nations and the President of the Council of Europe.

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(1)  OJ C 172, 18.6.1999, p. 1.

(2)  P5_TA(2002)0451.

(3)  P5_TA(2003)0188.

(4)  P5_TA(2003)0291.

(5)  OJ C 140 E, 13.6.2002, p. 569.

(6)  P5_TA(2003)0401.

P5_TA(2003)0461

Universal moratorium on the death penalty

European Parliament resolution on the initiative in favour of a universal moratorium on the death penalty in the context of the UN

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to its previous resolutions on a universal moratorium on the death penalty, |
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having regard to its previous resolutions on a universal moratorium on the death penalty,

| — | having regard to resolutions on the moratorium on capital punishment adopted by various UN bodies including the Commission on Human Rights, |
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having regard to resolutions on the moratorium on capital punishment adopted by various UN bodies including the Commission on Human Rights,

| — | having regard to the EU's statements in support of a universal moratorium on capital punishment, most recently in the declaration by the Presidency to mark the first World Day against the Death Penalty on 10 October 2003, |
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having regard to the EU's statements in support of a universal moratorium on capital punishment, most recently in the declaration by the Presidency to mark the first World Day against the Death Penalty on 10 October 2003,

| — | having regard to Rule 37(4) of the Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 37(4) of the Rules of Procedure,

| A. | whereas the European Union decided, in the guidelines on the death penalty adopted by the European Council in Luxembourg on 6 June 1998, to work within international bodies towards a universal moratorium on the death penalty and its abolition in due course, |
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A.

whereas the European Union decided, in the guidelines on the death penalty adopted by the European Council in Luxembourg on 6 June 1998, to work within international bodies towards a universal moratorium on the death penalty and its abolition in due course,

| B. | whereas on 2 July 2003, the Italian Presidency of the Council informed the EP that one of its political priorities as regards foreign policy was the adoption by the UN's General Assembly, meeting in New York, of a resolution establishing a moratorium on capital punishment, |
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B.

whereas on 2 July 2003, the Italian Presidency of the Council informed the EP that one of its political priorities as regards foreign policy was the adoption by the UN's General Assembly, meeting in New York, of a resolution establishing a moratorium on capital punishment,

| C. | emphasising that on 29 September 2003, the President of the Commission stated that he agreed with the position taken by the European Parliament and urged that the campaign in favour of a worldwide moratorium on capital punishment, which has been under way for decades, should at last come to a successful conclusion at the General Assembly, |
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C.

emphasising that on 29 September 2003, the President of the Commission stated that he agreed with the position taken by the European Parliament and urged that the campaign in favour of a worldwide moratorium on capital punishment, which has been under way for decades, should at last come to a successful conclusion at the General Assembly,

| D. | deeply concerned by the threat of execution that hangs over thousands of people in the world, but encouraged by the fact that the number of abolitionist countries has continued to rise in recent years, |
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D.

deeply concerned by the threat of execution that hangs over thousands of people in the world, but encouraged by the fact that the number of abolitionist countries has continued to rise in recent years,

| E. | stressing that the deadline for the submission of a text on this topic is 7 November 2003, |
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E.

stressing that the deadline for the submission of a text on this topic is 7 November 2003,

| 1. | Reiterates its request to the Council Presidency to take swift action to ensure that a resolution calling for a universal moratorium on capital punishment is submitted to the UN General Assembly currently in session in New York; |
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1.

Reiterates its request to the Council Presidency to take swift action to ensure that a resolution calling for a universal moratorium on capital punishment is submitted to the UN General Assembly currently in session in New York;

| 2. | Urges the EU institutions and the Member States to make every endeavour in the political and diplomatic spheres to ensure the most appropriate support for this resolution within the UN General Assembly; |
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2.

Urges the EU institutions and the Member States to make every endeavour in the political and diplomatic spheres to ensure the most appropriate support for this resolution within the UN General Assembly;

| 3. | Asks the Council Presidency and the Commission to inform the European Parliament of the results achieved in the UN General Assembly at the first possible plenary sitting after the conclusion of the deliberations in New York; |
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3.

Asks the Council Presidency and the Commission to inform the European Parliament of the results achieved in the UN General Assembly at the first possible plenary sitting after the conclusion of the deliberations in New York;

| 4. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council Presidency, the Commission, the parliaments of the Member States, the UN Secretary-General and all the member countries of the UN General Assembly. |
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4.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council Presidency, the Commission, the parliaments of the Member States, the UN Secretary-General and all the member countries of the UN General Assembly.

P5_TA(2003)0462

Peace and dignity in the Middle East

European Parliament resolution on peace and dignity in the Middle East (2002/2166(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to Articles 11 to 18, 21, 23, 27 and 28 of the EU Treaty, and the work of the European Convention relating to external action, |
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having regard to Articles 11 to 18, 21, 23, 27 and 28 of the EU Treaty, and the work of the European Convention relating to external action,

| — | having regard to the roadmap containing the peace plan for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict drawn up on 20 December 2002 by the Quartet (the US, the UN, the Russian Federation and the European Union) and submitted on 30 April 2003 (1), |
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having regard to the roadmap containing the peace plan for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict drawn up on 20 December 2002 by the Quartet (the US, the UN, the Russian Federation and the European Union) and submitted on 30 April 2003 (1),

| — | having regard to United Nations Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 425 (1978), 1373 (2001) and 1397 (2002), |
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having regard to United Nations Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 425 (1978), 1373 (2001) and 1397 (2002),

| — | having regard to its recommendation to the Council of 13 December 2001 on the crisis in the Middle East and the role of the European Union in the region (2), and its resolutions of 10 April (3), 7 February 2002 (4) and 20 January 2000 (5) on the situation in the Middle East, as well as its resolutions of 20 March (6) and 4 July 2002 (7) on the results of the European Councils held in Barcelona and Seville on 15 and 16 March and 21 and 22 June 2002 respectively, |
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having regard to its recommendation to the Council of 13 December 2001 on the crisis in the Middle East and the role of the European Union in the region (2), and its resolutions of 10 April (3), 7 February 2002 (4) and 20 January 2000 (5) on the situation in the Middle East, as well as its resolutions of 20 March (6) and 4 July 2002 (7) on the results of the European Councils held in Barcelona and Seville on 15 and 16 March and 21 and 22 June 2002 respectively,

| — | having regard to the final declarations of the first, second and third Euro-Mediterranean parliamentary fora held in Brussels on 27 and 28 October 1998, 8 and 9 February 2001 and 8 November 2001 respectively and the final declaration of the fourth forum held in Bari on 17 and 18 June 2002, |
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having regard to the final declarations of the first, second and third Euro-Mediterranean parliamentary fora held in Brussels on 27 and 28 October 1998, 8 and 9 February 2001 and 8 November 2001 respectively and the final declaration of the fourth forum held in Bari on 17 and 18 June 2002,

| — | having regard to Rule 163 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rule 163 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy (A5-0351/2003), |
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—

having regard to the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy (A5-0351/2003),

| A. | whereas the time has come to end the violence and widespread terror that has existed in the region since well before the launch of the United Nations partition plan in 1947 and the founding of the State of Israel on 14 May 1948, |
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A.

whereas the time has come to end the violence and widespread terror that has existed in the region since well before the launch of the United Nations partition plan in 1947 and the founding of the State of Israel on 14 May 1948,

| B. | whereas solutions based on force and the imposition of prior conditions have all too clearly shown their limitations and have been preventing a negotiated settlement of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians for decades, |
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B.

whereas solutions based on force and the imposition of prior conditions have all too clearly shown their limitations and have been preventing a negotiated settlement of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians for decades,

| C. | whereas the world can no longer tolerate the continuation of a conflict which has already given rise to seven wars in 50 years (the Arab-Israeli War in 1948; the Sinai War of 1956; the Six-Day War of 1967; the War of Attrition of 1969-1970; Black September in Jordan, 1970; the Yom-Kippur War of 1973; and the Lebanon War of 1982) and which has resulted in countless victims and material damage, and whereas it is therefore vital to find a peaceful solution to the conflict, |
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C.

whereas the world can no longer tolerate the continuation of a conflict which has already given rise to seven wars in 50 years (the Arab-Israeli War in 1948; the Sinai War of 1956; the Six-Day War of 1967; the War of Attrition of 1969-1970; Black September in Jordan, 1970; the Yom-Kippur War of 1973; and the Lebanon War of 1982) and which has resulted in countless victims and material damage, and whereas it is therefore vital to find a peaceful solution to the conflict,

| D. | whereas it is vital to find a solution to a conflict which has already generated more negotiations, conferences and mediation than any other contemporary conflict, including the Cyprus Armistice of 1949; the Gunnar Jarring negotiating mission and the William Rogers peace plan in 1967-1970; the mediation by Henry Kissinger in 1973-1974; the Geneva Peace Conference project in 1976-1977; the Camp David Conference and Agreements (1977-1978); the Madrid Peace Conference (1991) and its eleven subsequent negotiating sessions up to 1993; the Oslo negotiations (1993); the Israeli-Palestinian Washington Agreements (1993 and 1995); and the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations in Taba, Cairo, Hebron, Wye Plantation, Sharm el Sheik, Camp David, Taba, etc. between 1993 and 2001, |
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D.

whereas it is vital to find a solution to a conflict which has already generated more negotiations, conferences and mediation than any other contemporary conflict, including the Cyprus Armistice of 1949; the Gunnar Jarring negotiating mission and the William Rogers peace plan in 1967-1970; the mediation by Henry Kissinger in 1973-1974; the Geneva Peace Conference project in 1976-1977; the Camp David Conference and Agreements (1977-1978); the Madrid Peace Conference (1991) and its eleven subsequent negotiating sessions up to 1993; the Oslo negotiations (1993); the Israeli-Palestinian Washington Agreements (1993 and 1995); and the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations in Taba, Cairo, Hebron, Wye Plantation, Sharm el Sheik, Camp David, Taba, etc. between 1993 and 2001,

| E. | whereas an opportunity now exists for the European Union to contribute to renewed peace negotiations, following the publication on 30 April 2003 of the roadmap, and to endorse and support the ‘People's Voice’ initiative and ‘Statement of Principles’, launched by Professor Sari Nusseibeh and Mr Ami Ayalon, as presented to the members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy on 9 September 2003, |
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E.

whereas an opportunity now exists for the European Union to contribute to renewed peace negotiations, following the publication on 30 April 2003 of the roadmap, and to endorse and support the ‘People's Voice’ initiative and ‘Statement of Principles’, launched by Professor Sari Nusseibeh and Mr Ami Ayalon, as presented to the members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, Common Security and Defence Policy on 9 September 2003,

| F. | whereas the roadmap must be implemented, whereas its objective is to secure a final and comprehensive settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by 2005 and whereas an essential aspect of the proper implementation of the roadmap is that its obligations should be carried out by both parties in parallel in order to secure a fair and just peace settlement between Israel and Palestine, |
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F.

whereas the roadmap must be implemented, whereas its objective is to secure a final and comprehensive settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by 2005 and whereas an essential aspect of the proper implementation of the roadmap is that its obligations should be carried out by both parties in parallel in order to secure a fair and just peace settlement between Israel and Palestine,

| G. | whereas the full implementation of the Quartet's plan offers an incomparable opportunity for dialogue between cultures and religions to be strengthened, and for faith in a peaceful and stable future for the region's inhabitants to be restored, |
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G.

whereas the full implementation of the Quartet's plan offers an incomparable opportunity for dialogue between cultures and religions to be strengthened, and for faith in a peaceful and stable future for the region's inhabitants to be restored,

| H. | stressing that the Palestinian people have the right to choose democratically their leaders and that in the name of democracy the international community and the Israeli Government must accept the legitimacy of such a choice, |
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H.

stressing that the Palestinian people have the right to choose democratically their leaders and that in the name of democracy the international community and the Israeli Government must accept the legitimacy of such a choice,

| I. | whereas the current worrying situation in Iraq is another destabilising factor in the Middle East which makes a concrete prospect of peace between Israelis and Palestinians even more urgent and necessary, |
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I.

whereas the current worrying situation in Iraq is another destabilising factor in the Middle East which makes a concrete prospect of peace between Israelis and Palestinians even more urgent and necessary,

| J. | whereas the situation in Palestine is disastrous, given that, according to a recent World Bank report, after almost three years of Intifada 60% of Palestinians are living on less than two US dollars a day, poverty has tripled and is now affecting more than two million people, and per capita consumption of foodstuffs has declined by 30%, |
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J.

whereas the situation in Palestine is disastrous, given that, according to a recent World Bank report, after almost three years of Intifada 60% of Palestinians are living on less than two US dollars a day, poverty has tripled and is now affecting more than two million people, and per capita consumption of foodstuffs has declined by 30%,

A peaceful and honourable solution to the current impasse in the Middle East

| 1. | Commends the members of the Quartet on the publication on 30 April 2003 of the roadmap, and urges the parties to the conflict to explicitly accept the plan and apply it immediately, unconditionally and simultaneously, without reservations, amendments or objections that would disable it or substantially alter its ideas or nature; |
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1.

Commends the members of the Quartet on the publication on 30 April 2003 of the roadmap, and urges the parties to the conflict to explicitly accept the plan and apply it immediately, unconditionally and simultaneously, without reservations, amendments or objections that would disable it or substantially alter its ideas or nature;

| 2. | Regrets that the positive developments begun since 30 April 2003 in the Middle East, particularly the resumption of talks between the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority, have come to a halt and violent confrontations have resumed; expresses its solidarity with the Israeli and Palestinian families of all victims of violence; urges both parties to resume the dialogue as soon as possible and to commit themselves to implementing the roadmap and, with that in view, to take the following measures immediately:






  — | the Palestine National Authority: to provide clear and firm support for the new government in its task of reorganising the security forces; to restore public order and make tangible and visible efforts to dismantle terrorist organisations; to carry out the reforms already announced and, as far as possible, to hold free and transparent elections; |
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2.

Regrets that the positive developments begun since 30 April 2003 in the Middle East, particularly the resumption of talks between the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority, have come to a halt and violent confrontations have resumed; expresses its solidarity with the Israeli and Palestinian families of all victims of violence; urges both parties to resume the dialogue as soon as possible and to commit themselves to implementing the roadmap and, with that in view, to take the following measures immediately:

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the Palestine National Authority: to provide clear and firm support for the new government in its task of reorganising the security forces; to restore public order and make tangible and visible efforts to dismantle terrorist organisations; to carry out the reforms already announced and, as far as possible, to hold free and transparent elections;

| — | the Israeli Government: to withdraw its army from the autonomous territories, end targeted killings, and freeze all settlement activity and the building of the security wall; |
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the Israeli Government: to withdraw its army from the autonomous territories, end targeted killings, and freeze all settlement activity and the building of the security wall;

| 3. | Declares once again that there can be no military solution to the Middle East conflict and advocates as the only possible option the negotiation of a firm and final peace agreement, without prior conditions and in line with the three phases of the roadmap, based on the existence of two democratic, sovereign and viable states — Israel and Palestine — coexisting peacefully within secure and recognised frontiers and within which the peaceful co-existence of Christians, Muslims and Jews is guaranteed; |
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3.

Declares once again that there can be no military solution to the Middle East conflict and advocates as the only possible option the negotiation of a firm and final peace agreement, without prior conditions and in line with the three phases of the roadmap, based on the existence of two democratic, sovereign and viable states — Israel and Palestine — coexisting peacefully within secure and recognised frontiers and within which the peaceful co-existence of Christians, Muslims and Jews is guaranteed;

| 4. | Commends the Palestinian Authority for having already publicly and unconditionally accepted the roadmap and the obligations the Authority must meet under its terms; in view of this situation, calls on the two parties to the conflict not to declare the peace process dead and immediately to resume and continue the measures that both sides have begun to implement in the context of the roadmap; |
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4.

Commends the Palestinian Authority for having already publicly and unconditionally accepted the roadmap and the obligations the Authority must meet under its terms; in view of this situation, calls on the two parties to the conflict not to declare the peace process dead and immediately to resume and continue the measures that both sides have begun to implement in the context of the roadmap;

| 5. | Welcomes the Israeli Government's acceptance of the planned phases of the roadmap, although this decision was subject to reservations and conditions; trusts that the necessary steps will be taken to ensure progress towards complying with the provisions contained in the roadmap, including the obligations the State of Israel must meet under its terms and stresses that the benefits of securing the firm and final peace agreement provided for in the roadmap will include universal recognition by Arab states, the launch of full diplomatic and trade relations and an end to insecurity; |
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5.

Welcomes the Israeli Government's acceptance of the planned phases of the roadmap, although this decision was subject to reservations and conditions; trusts that the necessary steps will be taken to ensure progress towards complying with the provisions contained in the roadmap, including the obligations the State of Israel must meet under its terms and stresses that the benefits of securing the firm and final peace agreement provided for in the roadmap will include universal recognition by Arab states, the launch of full diplomatic and trade relations and an end to insecurity;

| 6. | Calls for strong and generous support from the international community for the main parties to the conflict to help them launch the peace process, given their inability to do so on their own; considers that this support should now more than ever be channelled through the efforts and initiatives of the Quartet; |
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6.

Calls for strong and generous support from the international community for the main parties to the conflict to help them launch the peace process, given their inability to do so on their own; considers that this support should now more than ever be channelled through the efforts and initiatives of the Quartet;

| 7. | Notes that the active involvement of the international community and diplomatic pressure have helped to secure significant reforms by the Palestinian National Authority, facilitating the implementation of the roadmap; therefore advocates that similar efforts be made with both parties to help them meet their obligations under the roadmap; |
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7.

Notes that the active involvement of the international community and diplomatic pressure have helped to secure significant reforms by the Palestinian National Authority, facilitating the implementation of the roadmap; therefore advocates that similar efforts be made with both parties to help them meet their obligations under the roadmap;

| 8. | Notes with concern that it has not been possible to secure a climate of mutual trust between the parties and that in recent weeks the enemies of peace have created countless barriers and pretexts aimed at making the roadmap unviable; |
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8.

Notes with concern that it has not been possible to secure a climate of mutual trust between the parties and that in recent weeks the enemies of peace have created countless barriers and pretexts aimed at making the roadmap unviable;

| 9. | Rejects, emphatically, the anti-Semitic statements made by the Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed to a meeting of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference; |
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9.

Rejects, emphatically, the anti-Semitic statements made by the Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed to a meeting of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference;

| 10. | Calls on the Quartet, particularly the European Union and the United States, to bring all their political influence and will to bear to compel those still opposed to the process to take decisive steps towards peace through the method described in the roadmap, as advocated by the European Union and by this resolution; |
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10.

Calls on the Quartet, particularly the European Union and the United States, to bring all their political influence and will to bear to compel those still opposed to the process to take decisive steps towards peace through the method described in the roadmap, as advocated by the European Union and by this resolution;

| 11. | Notes that the Quartet is an informal body consisting of the United States, the European Union, the United Nations and Russia and that these four parties took part in the drawing up of the roadmap in response to a European initiative; |
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11.

Notes that the Quartet is an informal body consisting of the United States, the European Union, the United Nations and Russia and that these four parties took part in the drawing up of the roadmap in response to a European initiative;

| 12. | Suggests therefore that the four members should agree on what tasks each should perform with regard to the mechanisms provided for in the roadmap, including monitoring; |
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12.

Suggests therefore that the four members should agree on what tasks each should perform with regard to the mechanisms provided for in the roadmap, including monitoring;

| 13. | Considers that, in order to implement the roadmap properly, the members of the Quartet must coordinate their diplomatic activity and that any attempts at parallel diplomacy within the Quartet or any of its four members would clearly jeopardise the peace plan; |
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13.

Considers that, in order to implement the roadmap properly, the members of the Quartet must coordinate their diplomatic activity and that any attempts at parallel diplomacy within the Quartet or any of its four members would clearly jeopardise the peace plan;

| 14. | Considers that the joint efforts to implement the roadmap offer an unprecedented opportunity to give genuine fresh impetus to the transatlantic partnership between the European Union and the United States and to reaffirm the special relationship bringing the Union together with Russia and other neighbouring states in the context of a ‘wider Europe’, while also testifying to the unswerving commitment of the Union as a civil power to resolving conflicts by means of diplomacy, peaceful solutions and multilateral institutions; |
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14.

Considers that the joint efforts to implement the roadmap offer an unprecedented opportunity to give genuine fresh impetus to the transatlantic partnership between the European Union and the United States and to reaffirm the special relationship bringing the Union together with Russia and other neighbouring states in the context of a ‘wider Europe’, while also testifying to the unswerving commitment of the Union as a civil power to resolving conflicts by means of diplomacy, peaceful solutions and multilateral institutions;

| 15. | Welcomes the signing of the so-called ‘Geneva Accord’ between an important group of Israeli and Palestinian politicians and intellectuals; calls on the Council and the Commission to be consistent and to firmly support the abovementioned initiative, as well as other initiatives by movements in the two communities which genuinely strive for peace; |
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15.

Welcomes the signing of the so-called ‘Geneva Accord’ between an important group of Israeli and Palestinian politicians and intellectuals; calls on the Council and the Commission to be consistent and to firmly support the abovementioned initiative, as well as other initiatives by movements in the two communities which genuinely strive for peace;

| 16. | Calls for the European Union to be much more closely involved in mediation of the conflict through all means at its disposal and in particular:






  — | adoption by the European Council of a clear and firm common position; |
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16.

Calls for the European Union to be much more closely involved in mediation of the conflict through all means at its disposal and in particular:

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adoption by the European Council of a clear and firm common position;

| — | greater intervention and direct action by the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the special representative for the region; |
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greater intervention and direct action by the High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy and the special representative for the region;

All these measures are designed to overcome the current situation, which is damaging to both parties;

| 17. | Expresses its gratitude to Miguel Angel Moratinos for the remarkable work he has performed for the past seven years as EU Special Representative to the Middle East and deeply regrets that he did not receive the appropriate political support to develop a real European policy in the region; |
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17.

Expresses its gratitude to Miguel Angel Moratinos for the remarkable work he has performed for the past seven years as EU Special Representative to the Middle East and deeply regrets that he did not receive the appropriate political support to develop a real European policy in the region;

Peace, dignity and security as the foundations for a better future in the Middle East

| 18. | Considers it vital for continuous and decisive progress to be made in the negotiations as the only way of preventing the most extreme factions on both sides from perpetually holding the peace process hostage, so that all attempts to halt the peace process by fresh terrorist actions will be in vain, although the fight against terrorism must nevertheless be pursued simultaneously; |
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18.

Considers it vital for continuous and decisive progress to be made in the negotiations as the only way of preventing the most extreme factions on both sides from perpetually holding the peace process hostage, so that all attempts to halt the peace process by fresh terrorist actions will be in vain, although the fight against terrorism must nevertheless be pursued simultaneously;

| 19. | Reiterates that it firmly condemns and rejects all acts of terrorism committed by Palestinian terrorist organisations against the Israeli people and demands that the Palestinian Authority spare no effort in combating such acts, culminating in the total dismantling of such organisations; calls on the Palestinians to comply with their commitments in the Oslo agreements to completely and unconditionally withdraw from all forms of violence, and return to political dialogue as the only way of achieving peace; |
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19.

Reiterates that it firmly condemns and rejects all acts of terrorism committed by Palestinian terrorist organisations against the Israeli people and demands that the Palestinian Authority spare no effort in combating such acts, culminating in the total dismantling of such organisations; calls on the Palestinians to comply with their commitments in the Oslo agreements to completely and unconditionally withdraw from all forms of violence, and return to political dialogue as the only way of achieving peace;

| 20. | Reiterates that it firmly condemns all acts of terrorism and military repression against civilians and the excessive use of military force by Israel against the Palestinian people, together with Israel's policy of extrajudicial killings and kidnappings, which must be ended immediately; |
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20.

Reiterates that it firmly condemns all acts of terrorism and military repression against civilians and the excessive use of military force by Israel against the Palestinian people, together with Israel's policy of extrajudicial killings and kidnappings, which must be ended immediately;

| 21. | Reaffirms its strongest condemnation of all terrorist attacks, and of the organisations that plan and execute them; |
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21.

Reaffirms its strongest condemnation of all terrorist attacks, and of the organisations that plan and execute them;

| 22. | States explicitly that Palestinian terrorism, regardless of whether its victims are civilians or in the military, not only claims many innocent victims and should therefore be utterly condemned, but also seriously jeopardises the desired resumption of the peace process; insists, however, that the peace process must not be suspended or broken off as a result of terrorism, because for the terrorists that would be the greatest possible success; |
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22.

States explicitly that Palestinian terrorism, regardless of whether its victims are civilians or in the military, not only claims many innocent victims and should therefore be utterly condemned, but also seriously jeopardises the desired resumption of the peace process; insists, however, that the peace process must not be suspended or broken off as a result of terrorism, because for the terrorists that would be the greatest possible success;

| 23. | Condemns in the strongest terms the appalling terrorist attack carried out near the Eretz border crossing in the Gaza Strip on 15 October 2003 in which three US citizens were killed, and extends its condolences to the families of the victims; expects to see the perpetrators of the attack brought to justice; |
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23.

Condemns in the strongest terms the appalling terrorist attack carried out near the Eretz border crossing in the Gaza Strip on 15 October 2003 in which three US citizens were killed, and extends its condolences to the families of the victims; expects to see the perpetrators of the attack brought to justice;

| 24. | Considers also that, if the Israeli Government wishes to contribute to this peace process, it must refrain from practices which also result in civilian victims among the Palestinians and which, by the same token, obstruct the peace process; |
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24.

Considers also that, if the Israeli Government wishes to contribute to this peace process, it must refrain from practices which also result in civilian victims among the Palestinians and which, by the same token, obstruct the peace process;

| 25. | Regrets the Israeli air raid on Syrian territory on 5 October 2003, which is a violation of international law and has escalated and exacerbated the crisis in the region; |
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25.

Regrets the Israeli air raid on Syrian territory on 5 October 2003, which is a violation of international law and has escalated and exacerbated the crisis in the region;

| 26. | Firmly believes in Israel's legitimate and unquestionable right to defend its citizens and its security, and affirms that in exercising that right the confines of the rule of law and the rights of Palestinian citizens must be taken into account, avoiding any practices that could endanger the lives of civilians and that at the same time involve a worsening of the economic situation in the territories; |
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26.

Firmly believes in Israel's legitimate and unquestionable right to defend its citizens and its security, and affirms that in exercising that right the confines of the rule of law and the rights of Palestinian citizens must be taken into account, avoiding any practices that could endanger the lives of civilians and that at the same time involve a worsening of the economic situation in the territories;

| 27. | Expresses, in this regard, its solidarity with the group of Israeli Air Force pilots who declared they would refuse to fly missions that could endanger civilians in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, on the basis that airstrikes are immoral and illegal on account of the fact that they kill innocent civilians; |
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27.

Expresses, in this regard, its solidarity with the group of Israeli Air Force pilots who declared they would refuse to fly missions that could endanger civilians in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, on the basis that airstrikes are immoral and illegal on account of the fact that they kill innocent civilians;

| 28. | Welcomes the Council's decision to include the political wing of the radical Islamic Hamas movement in the category of terrorist organisation and add it to the EU list of terrorist bodies; |
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28.

Welcomes the Council's decision to include the political wing of the radical Islamic Hamas movement in the category of terrorist organisation and add it to the EU list of terrorist bodies;

| 29. | Considers that the legitimate use of force is the responsibility of a single institutional authority and hopes that this principle will be implemented quickly; likewise asks the Prime Minister to make all efforts to prevent terrorism and urges the Palestinian Authority to do everything in its power to enable him to perform his duties; |
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29.

Considers that the legitimate use of force is the responsibility of a single institutional authority and hopes that this principle will be implemented quickly; likewise asks the Prime Minister to make all efforts to prevent terrorism and urges the Palestinian Authority to do everything in its power to enable him to perform his duties;

| 30. | Commends the fact that, even before publication of the roadmap on 30 April 2003, the Palestinian Authority had embarked on some of the institutional reforms called for by the Quartet and by Israel, such as reform of the Palestinian Ministry for Finance, and the creation of the post of prime minister; at the same time regrets that the Prime Minister, Mahmoud Abbas, who had been appointed with the full support of all Palestine's institutions, including the Legislative Council, has resigned; calls on the Palestinian Authority to pursue these reforms and urges it to do everything in its power to enable the Prime Minister to perform his duties; states its intention to invite the Palestinian Prime Minister to appear at a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee as soon as possible; |
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30.

Commends the fact that, even before publication of the roadmap on 30 April 2003, the Palestinian Authority had embarked on some of the institutional reforms called for by the Quartet and by Israel, such as reform of the Palestinian Ministry for Finance, and the creation of the post of prime minister; at the same time regrets that the Prime Minister, Mahmoud Abbas, who had been appointed with the full support of all Palestine's institutions, including the Legislative Council, has resigned; calls on the Palestinian Authority to pursue these reforms and urges it to do everything in its power to enable the Prime Minister to perform his duties; states its intention to invite the Palestinian Prime Minister to appear at a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee as soon as possible;

| 31. | Calls on Israel to help facilitate as far as possible the enormous and highly difficult task facing the Palestinian Prime Minister in seeking to achieve the objectives set out in the roadmap, since, only if he enjoys broad popular support among the Palestinian people, prompted by a clear sense that the political prospects for a fair, honourable and lasting peace exist, will the new Prime Minister be able to achieve these objectives and avert the clear danger that failure of the roadmap would result in an unstoppable rise of fundamentalist extremists; |
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31.

Calls on Israel to help facilitate as far as possible the enormous and highly difficult task facing the Palestinian Prime Minister in seeking to achieve the objectives set out in the roadmap, since, only if he enjoys broad popular support among the Palestinian people, prompted by a clear sense that the political prospects for a fair, honourable and lasting peace exist, will the new Prime Minister be able to achieve these objectives and avert the clear danger that failure of the roadmap would result in an unstoppable rise of fundamentalist extremists;

| 32. | Calls on the Quartet, and in particular the European Union institutions, to provide the effective, neutral and objective technical assistance which the competent Palestinian institutions may require in drawing up their draft Constitution; |
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32.

Calls on the Quartet, and in particular the European Union institutions, to provide the effective, neutral and objective technical assistance which the competent Palestinian institutions may require in drawing up their draft Constitution;

| 33. | Points out once again that PNA President, Yasser Arafat, was democratically elected in January 1996 in elections deemed to be fair by international observers, including those from the EU, and reiterates that the Palestinian people are entitled to elect their leaders themselves; regrets, however, the fact that once again the new Prime Minister is not being given the necessary support and apparently sees no option but to resign; |
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33.

Points out once again that PNA President, Yasser Arafat, was democratically elected in January 1996 in elections deemed to be fair by international observers, including those from the EU, and reiterates that the Palestinian people are entitled to elect their leaders themselves; regrets, however, the fact that once again the new Prime Minister is not being given the necessary support and apparently sees no option but to resign;

| 34. | Considers therefore that the policy of isolating President Arafat is not beneficial to the peace process and calls on President Arafat, for his part, to come out in favour of the roadmap and his active participation in implementing it; is shocked by the decision to expel the legitimate, democratically elected Palestinian President, Yasser Arafat, opposes any attempt to deport or banish him and, needless to say, condemns any suggestion that he should be physically eliminated, and any attempt to do so; |
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34.

Considers therefore that the policy of isolating President Arafat is not beneficial to the peace process and calls on President Arafat, for his part, to come out in favour of the roadmap and his active participation in implementing it; is shocked by the decision to expel the legitimate, democratically elected Palestinian President, Yasser Arafat, opposes any attempt to deport or banish him and, needless to say, condemns any suggestion that he should be physically eliminated, and any attempt to do so;

| 35. | Urges the PNA to call free, direct and transparent elections in due course to produce new institutions that are more open, transparent and democratic and whose main tasks should include drawing up the draft Constitution for Palestine provided for in Phase I of the roadmap and organising the institutional framework of the future Palestinian state; considers, however, that elections cannot contribute to peace unless the peace-loving Palestinian movements can with the Quartet's support first show some success from their policy; |
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35.

Urges the PNA to call free, direct and transparent elections in due course to produce new institutions that are more open, transparent and democratic and whose main tasks should include drawing up the draft Constitution for Palestine provided for in Phase I of the roadmap and organising the institutional framework of the future Palestinian state; considers, however, that elections cannot contribute to peace unless the peace-loving Palestinian movements can with the Quartet's support first show some success from their policy;

| 36. | Commends the Commission for having already made provision for funds for the holding of future elections in Palestine; |
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36.

Commends the Commission for having already made provision for funds for the holding of future elections in Palestine;

| 37. | Urges the Israeli Government to lift the blockade of Palestinian territories and organise an immediate withdrawal behind the lines existing in September 2000; |
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37.

Urges the Israeli Government to lift the blockade of Palestinian territories and organise an immediate withdrawal behind the lines existing in September 2000;

| 38. | Calls on the Israeli Government to press ahead with the measures required to end settlement activity, including natural growth of settlements; |
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38.

Calls on the Israeli Government to press ahead with the measures required to end settlement activity, including natural growth of settlements;

| 39. | Shares the deep concern expressed by the Council at the continuation of illegal settlements and expropriation of land for the construction of the security fence, which represent a barrier to a peace settlement, since they threaten to make it physically impossible to devise a solution based on two states; |
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39.

Shares the deep concern expressed by the Council at the continuation of illegal settlements and expropriation of land for the construction of the security fence, which represent a barrier to a peace settlement, since they threaten to make it physically impossible to devise a solution based on two states;

| 40. | Calls on the Israeli Government and all political forces in the country to refuse to authorise any funding for new settlements; |
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40.

Calls on the Israeli Government and all political forces in the country to refuse to authorise any funding for new settlements;

| 41. | Points out that, according to the United Nations, the so-called ‘security fence’ represents a de facto annexation and is illegal under international law and that, according to information from the United Nations, the barrier initially planned by Israel would cut into 7 % of Palestinian territory in the West Bank; calls on Israel to give an undertaking that the security fence will not be prejudging the final border between Israel and the future Palestinian state; |
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41.

Points out that, according to the United Nations, the so-called ‘security fence’ represents a de facto annexation and is illegal under international law and that, according to information from the United Nations, the barrier initially planned by Israel would cut into 7 % of Palestinian territory in the West Bank; calls on Israel to give an undertaking that the security fence will not be prejudging the final border between Israel and the future Palestinian state;

| 42. | Insists that the Israeli authorities adopt the measures necessary to unconditionally and immediately improve the humanitarian situation throughout the occupied territories; in particular calls on them to stop violating the principle of medical neutrality, and thus allow Palestinian health personnel to perform their duties fully; |
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42.

Insists that the Israeli authorities adopt the measures necessary to unconditionally and immediately improve the humanitarian situation throughout the occupied territories; in particular calls on them to stop violating the principle of medical neutrality, and thus allow Palestinian health personnel to perform their duties fully;

| 43. | Calls on the Commission to assess the humanitarian situation and financial needs, and examine how all the important development cooperation and humanitarian aid instruments available to the Union can be used from the outset of Phase I in the Middle East, and in Palestine in particular, while requiring both parties to comply fully and strictly with the rules of international humanitarian law; |
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43.

Calls on the Commission to assess the humanitarian situation and financial needs, and examine how all the important development cooperation and humanitarian aid instruments available to the Union can be used from the outset of Phase I in the Middle East, and in Palestine in particular, while requiring both parties to comply fully and strictly with the rules of international humanitarian law;

| 44. | Expresses its deep concern at the plight of the Palestinian prisoners with regard, in particular, to those held under the administrative detention regime, which violates all the general principles of law; calls on the Israeli authorities to allow the defence to exercise its rights, which implies free access of the lawyer to detainees from the time of their arrest, and to ensure that minimum standards of detention are respected; |
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44.

Expresses its deep concern at the plight of the Palestinian prisoners with regard, in particular, to those held under the administrative detention regime, which violates all the general principles of law; calls on the Israeli authorities to allow the defence to exercise its rights, which implies free access of the lawyer to detainees from the time of their arrest, and to ensure that minimum standards of detention are respected;

| 45. | Insists that the governments of both parties and those of all Middle Eastern countries pursue a new educational policy based on the concept of ‘education for peace’ and designed to encourage tolerance and mutual understanding between different cultures and religions; urges the EU to support a process in which both Palestinian and Israeli school textbooks are revised or re-edited with the aim of removing hostile statements that foment hatred and rejection of the other nation and instead impart mutual tolerance and acceptance; |
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45.

Insists that the governments of both parties and those of all Middle Eastern countries pursue a new educational policy based on the concept of ‘education for peace’ and designed to encourage tolerance and mutual understanding between different cultures and religions; urges the EU to support a process in which both Palestinian and Israeli school textbooks are revised or re-edited with the aim of removing hostile statements that foment hatred and rejection of the other nation and instead impart mutual tolerance and acceptance;

| 46. | Calls on the Commission to extend all existing European Union programmes for schools, universities, professional training, cultural heritage, the information society and new technologies, communications and research and development to include the two parties concerned, as a way of providing genuine support for the concept of ‘education for peace’; |
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46.

Calls on the Commission to extend all existing European Union programmes for schools, universities, professional training, cultural heritage, the information society and new technologies, communications and research and development to include the two parties concerned, as a way of providing genuine support for the concept of ‘education for peace’;

| 47. | Firmly supports the activities undertaken jointly by Israelis and Palestinians as part of the ‘People's Voice’ campaign, which seeks to give powerful popular impetus to the search for peace and show the opposing sides that alternatives to violence do exist; |
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47.

Firmly supports the activities undertaken jointly by Israelis and Palestinians as part of the ‘People's Voice’ campaign, which seeks to give powerful popular impetus to the search for peace and show the opposing sides that alternatives to violence do exist;

| 48. | Calls on the Commission to support international civil society organisations which try to break through the societal polarisation that surrounds the Middle East conflict; |
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48.

Calls on the Commission to support international civil society organisations which try to break through the societal polarisation that surrounds the Middle East conflict;

| 49. | Believes it is vital that these formal declarations explicitly include mutual recognition of the right of the Palestinian people to a sovereign, secure, democratic, viable and peaceful state, and the right of the State of Israel for its existence to be guaranteed within secure, recognised and respected borders; |
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49.

Believes it is vital that these formal declarations explicitly include mutual recognition of the right of the Palestinian people to a sovereign, secure, democratic, viable and peaceful state, and the right of the State of Israel for its existence to be guaranteed within secure, recognised and respected borders;

| 50. | Firmly supports the launch of Phase II of the roadmap as soon as fresh Palestinian elections have been held and stresses that Phase II can only culminate in the establishment of an independent Palestinian State with provisional frontiers by the deadline set; |
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50.

Firmly supports the launch of Phase II of the roadmap as soon as fresh Palestinian elections have been held and stresses that Phase II can only culminate in the establishment of an independent Palestinian State with provisional frontiers by the deadline set;

| 51. | Calls on the Quartet to convene an international conference on peace and dignity as soon as new elections have been held in Palestine; points out that the aim of this conference would be to launch the process of creating an independent Palestinian state with provisional borders; |
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51.

Calls on the Quartet to convene an international conference on peace and dignity as soon as new elections have been held in Palestine; points out that the aim of this conference would be to launch the process of creating an independent Palestinian state with provisional borders;

| 52. | Also supports the comprehensive and inclusive approach to this conference proposed by the roadmap, in the hope that it will make it possible to end not only the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but also the conflicts between Israel and Lebanon and Israel and Syria; |
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52.

Also supports the comprehensive and inclusive approach to this conference proposed by the roadmap, in the hope that it will make it possible to end not only the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but also the conflicts between Israel and Lebanon and Israel and Syria;

| 53. | Specifically points out that the roadmap is not an à la carte agreement and that it is therefore not possible to advocate the creation of a Palestinian state with provisional frontiers and then refuse to move on to the third phase, which requires final consolidation of the Palestinian state with fixed frontiers; |
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53.

Specifically points out that the roadmap is not an à la carte agreement and that it is therefore not possible to advocate the creation of a Palestinian state with provisional frontiers and then refuse to move on to the third phase, which requires final consolidation of the Palestinian state with fixed frontiers;

| 54. | Points out that the conflict is not confined to the Israeli-Palestinian issue and that for peace to endure, it must be comprehensive; therefore, urges Israel and Syria to negotiate a peace agreement and to settle their differences once and for all in a peaceful and honourable manner through the negotiation of a bilateral peace agreement; also urges Israel and Lebanon to negotiate a firm and final peace treaty entailing the withdrawal of all non-Lebanese forces from the country and enabling the Government of Lebanon to exercise sovereignty over its own territory; |
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54.

Points out that the conflict is not confined to the Israeli-Palestinian issue and that for peace to endure, it must be comprehensive; therefore, urges Israel and Syria to negotiate a peace agreement and to settle their differences once and for all in a peaceful and honourable manner through the negotiation of a bilateral peace agreement; also urges Israel and Lebanon to negotiate a firm and final peace treaty entailing the withdrawal of all non-Lebanese forces from the country and enabling the Government of Lebanon to exercise sovereignty over its own territory;

| 55. | Is convinced that this agreement can only secure a fair, honourable, full and lasting peace that will guarantee stability and security in the region if it is based on: international law and the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council and General Assembly; a commitment from both parties to democracy, the rule of law and human rights, as well as transparency in the use of international aid; rejection of the use of force and all forms of violence; and the full and effective application of all agreements and undertakings previously signed by both parties; |
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Is convinced that this agreement can only secure a fair, honourable, full and lasting peace that will guarantee stability and security in the region if it is based on: international law and the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council and General Assembly; a commitment from both parties to democracy, the rule of law and human rights, as well as transparency in the use of international aid; rejection of the use of force and all forms of violence; and the full and effective application of all agreements and undertakings previously signed by both parties;

| 56. | Considers it vital that this agreement should be guaranteed by the members of the Quartet in their capacity as representatives of the international community as a whole; |
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56.

Considers it vital that this agreement should be guaranteed by the members of the Quartet in their capacity as representatives of the international community as a whole;

| 57. | Recommends to the parties that the new firm and final peace treaty should include a precise demarcation of the borders of the two new states on the basis of United Nations Security Council Resolution 242; |
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Recommends to the parties that the new firm and final peace treaty should include a precise demarcation of the borders of the two new states on the basis of United Nations Security Council Resolution 242;

| 58. | Recommends that the parties show the utmost flexibility in agreeing on the best way to carry out the total evacuation by Israel of existing settlements within Palestinian territory following the return by both parties to the frontier situation as it stood on the morning of 5 June 1967, where necessary by negotiating exchanges of territory or any other peaceful means of settlement; |
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Recommends that the parties show the utmost flexibility in agreeing on the best way to carry out the total evacuation by Israel of existing settlements within Palestinian territory following the return by both parties to the frontier situation as it stood on the morning of 5 June 1967, where necessary by negotiating exchanges of territory or any other peaceful means of settlement;

| 59. | Proposes to the Quartet and the parties to the conflict that the city of Jerusalem be declared a site of the cultural and religious heritage of mankind, the dual capital of Israel and the future new Palestinian state, with an international legal statute which does not provide for division of the city, based on a balanced and lasting solution which takes account of the rights of the Israelis, Palestinians and religious communities present in the city with the administration of areas originally having a Jewish majority assigned to the authorities of the State of Israel and the administration of areas originally having a Palestinian majority assigned to the authorities of the new Palestinian state, and with a consensus-based solution in place to govern custody and administration of the holy places of the world's three great monotheistic religions, securing and guaranteeing free access to them all; |
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59.

Proposes to the Quartet and the parties to the conflict that the city of Jerusalem be declared a site of the cultural and religious heritage of mankind, the dual capital of Israel and the future new Palestinian state, with an international legal statute which does not provide for division of the city, based on a balanced and lasting solution which takes account of the rights of the Israelis, Palestinians and religious communities present in the city with the administration of areas originally having a Jewish majority assigned to the authorities of the State of Israel and the administration of areas originally having a Palestinian majority assigned to the authorities of the new Palestinian state, and with a consensus-based solution in place to govern custody and administration of the holy places of the world's three great monotheistic religions, securing and guaranteeing free access to them all;

| 60. | Calls on the Palestinian authorities to take a realistic approach to the sensitive question of the right of return for refugees, which currently concerns some four and a half million people, so that a fair and balanced solution can be reached between the parties taking into account that not all Palestinian refugees will be able to return to their places of origin and that due weight must also be given to Israel's demographic concerns, as already publicly recognised by President Arafat in February 2002; |
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Calls on the Palestinian authorities to take a realistic approach to the sensitive question of the right of return for refugees, which currently concerns some four and a half million people, so that a fair and balanced solution can be reached between the parties taking into account that not all Palestinian refugees will be able to return to their places of origin and that due weight must also be given to Israel's demographic concerns, as already publicly recognised by President Arafat in February 2002;

| 61. | Welcomes the efforts by several countries in the region to offer support to Palestinian refugees and calls in this connection for the Arab League and all Arab states involved to offer support to enable a consensus-based solution to be reached on this delicate issue affecting the entire region; calls on the States concerned to assess how they could enable those refugees who so desire to acquire nationality via residence in the countries in which they have taken refuge, including the frequent cases where nationality has been handed down from parents to children; calls on the authorities all of countries concerned to put an end to all discrimination concerning Palestinian refugees, facilitating their integration into their society; |
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Welcomes the efforts by several countries in the region to offer support to Palestinian refugees and calls in this connection for the Arab League and all Arab states involved to offer support to enable a consensus-based solution to be reached on this delicate issue affecting the entire region; calls on the States concerned to assess how they could enable those refugees who so desire to acquire nationality via residence in the countries in which they have taken refuge, including the frequent cases where nationality has been handed down from parents to children; calls on the authorities all of countries concerned to put an end to all discrimination concerning Palestinian refugees, facilitating their integration into their society;

| 62. | Recommends, therefore, that the right of return for Palestinian refugees be confined to the Palestinian state, with exceptions that may be freely negotiated, and that the international fund for solidarity and economic aid referred to below should provide a generous and equitable system of compensation for those refugees not wishing to return or unable to do so because their place of origin is located outside of the Palestinian state; |
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Recommends, therefore, that the right of return for Palestinian refugees be confined to the Palestinian state, with exceptions that may be freely negotiated, and that the international fund for solidarity and economic aid referred to below should provide a generous and equitable system of compensation for those refugees not wishing to return or unable to do so because their place of origin is located outside of the Palestinian state;

| 63. | Is convinced that it is vital for the new firm and final peace agreement to include provision for fair and equitable distribution so that all the region's water resources can be exploited for the benefit of all the countries there, in order to resolve this matter once and for all and avert the risk of future conflicts; |
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Is convinced that it is vital for the new firm and final peace agreement to include provision for fair and equitable distribution so that all the region's water resources can be exploited for the benefit of all the countries there, in order to resolve this matter once and for all and avert the risk of future conflicts;

| 64. | Believes that the parties should not be left to resolve this conflict unaided and calls for an increased international presence in the area to help them implement the roadmap and also to establish any instances of non-compliance by either side; to this end, proposes to send, at the appropriate time and subject to the agreement of the parties, an international force to the region, to be organised by the Quartet and under the auspices of the United Nations, with sufficient and credible resources to be able to verify and monitor at all times actual progress made and, subsequently, provide both sides with guarantees that the terms of the firm and final peace agreement will be observed; |
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Believes that the parties should not be left to resolve this conflict unaided and calls for an increased international presence in the area to help them implement the roadmap and also to establish any instances of non-compliance by either side; to this end, proposes to send, at the appropriate time and subject to the agreement of the parties, an international force to the region, to be organised by the Quartet and under the auspices of the United Nations, with sufficient and credible resources to be able to verify and monitor at all times actual progress made and, subsequently, provide both sides with guarantees that the terms of the firm and final peace agreement will be observed;

Reconstruction of the region and sharing the peace dividend

| 65. | Proposes that an international fund for solidarity and economic assistance be immediately set up to tackle specific problems from the outset of Phase I, helping both populations directly, and including the reconstruction of the economic and social fabric of the Middle East and of Palestine and, in the medium term, the promotion of democracy, economic development and social justice in the Arab world as a whole; |
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65.

Proposes that an international fund for solidarity and economic assistance be immediately set up to tackle specific problems from the outset of Phase I, helping both populations directly, and including the reconstruction of the economic and social fabric of the Middle East and of Palestine and, in the medium term, the promotion of democracy, economic development and social justice in the Arab world as a whole;

| 66. | Hopes that the international community will provide a generous and decisive financial contribution to enable the fund to meet its objectives and thereby generate a peace dividend from which Palestinians, Israelis and the international community as a whole will benefit, given that the promotion of democracy, development and social justice throughout the Arab world will result in greater security and prosperity for everyone; |
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66.

Hopes that the international community will provide a generous and decisive financial contribution to enable the fund to meet its objectives and thereby generate a peace dividend from which Palestinians, Israelis and the international community as a whole will benefit, given that the promotion of democracy, development and social justice throughout the Arab world will result in greater security and prosperity for everyone;

| 67. | Welcomes President Bush's proposal to create a free trade area between the United States and the Arab countries and urges the Council and the Commission to proceed with the further development and implementation of a ‘wider Europe’; |
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67.

Welcomes President Bush's proposal to create a free trade area between the United States and the Arab countries and urges the Council and the Commission to proceed with the further development and implementation of a ‘wider Europe’;

| 68. | Is convinced that the deadlock of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the main obstacle to the full development of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership; calls, in this respect, on the Council and the Commission to start putting in place all the necessary measures so as to relaunch and revitalise the Barcelona process; |
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68.

Is convinced that the deadlock of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the main obstacle to the full development of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership; calls, in this respect, on the Council and the Commission to start putting in place all the necessary measures so as to relaunch and revitalise the Barcelona process;

| 69. | Proposes that Israel and the new Palestinian state be immediately included within the geopolitical framework of the ‘concept of proximity’ developed by the EU, as soon as the firm and final peace treaty has been signed, so that by 2005 at the latest the Union will be sharing with both partners ‘everything but institutions’ and, specifically, a single market, free trade, an open investment system, approximation of laws, interconnection of networks, use of the euro and close cooperation in the fight against crime, terrorism and illegal immigration; |
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69.

Proposes that Israel and the new Palestinian state be immediately included within the geopolitical framework of the ‘concept of proximity’ developed by the EU, as soon as the firm and final peace treaty has been signed, so that by 2005 at the latest the Union will be sharing with both partners ‘everything but institutions’ and, specifically, a single market, free trade, an open investment system, approximation of laws, interconnection of networks, use of the euro and close cooperation in the fight against crime, terrorism and illegal immigration;

| 70. | Calls also for the MEDA regional programme to be used from the outset of Phase 1 and on a broad scale in order to fund projects in the Middle East designed to examine how an EU-Israel-Palestine partnership could be established that would be stronger than the existing one, while encouraging regional cooperation; |
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70.

Calls also for the MEDA regional programme to be used from the outset of Phase 1 and on a broad scale in order to fund projects in the Middle East designed to examine how an EU-Israel-Palestine partnership could be established that would be stronger than the existing one, while encouraging regional cooperation;

| 71. | Urges the Commission and Council to monitor and carefully apply all clauses of the existing association agreements with Israel and the Palestinian National Authority; |
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71.

Urges the Commission and Council to monitor and carefully apply all clauses of the existing association agreements with Israel and the Palestinian National Authority;

| 72. | Recommends that, if the roadmap breaks down in the immediate future and, given the extremely serious consequences this would have in the form of further suffering by Israelis and Palestinians, new options should be put in place, notably the establishment, under the authority of the Quartet, of an international mandate in Palestine, including an international force on the ground; |
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72.

Recommends that, if the roadmap breaks down in the immediate future and, given the extremely serious consequences this would have in the form of further suffering by Israelis and Palestinians, new options should be put in place, notably the establishment, under the authority of the Quartet, of an international mandate in Palestine, including an international force on the ground;

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| 73. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Government and Parliament of Israel, the President of the Palestinian National Authority, the Palestinian Legislative Council, the President and Congress of the United States, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the President and Parliament of the Russian Federation and the Secretary-General of the Arab League. |
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73.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Government and Parliament of Israel, the President of the Palestinian National Authority, the Palestinian Legislative Council, the President and Congress of the United States, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the President and Parliament of the Russian Federation and the Secretary-General of the Arab League.

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(1)  http://www.un.org/media/main/roadmap122002.html

(2)  OJ C 177 E, 25.7.2002, p. 277.

(3)  OJ C 127 E, 29.5.2003, p. 584.

(4)  OJ C 284 E, 21.11.2002, p. 312.

(5)  OJ C 304, 24.10.2000, p. 202.

(6)  OJ C 47 E, 27.2.2003, p. 629.

(7)  P5_TA(2002)0365.

P5_TA(2003)0463

Entrepreneurship in Europe

European Parliament resolution on entrepreneurship in Europe — Green Paper (COM(2003) 27 — 2003/2161(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the European Commission's Green Paper (COM(2003) 27) |
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having regard to the European Commission's Green Paper (COM(2003) 27)

| — | having regard to Article II-16 (Freedom to conduct a business) of the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe, |
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having regard to Article II-16 (Freedom to conduct a business) of the draft Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe,

| — | having regard to the conclusions of the European Council of 23-24 March 2000 in Lisbon and to its own resolution of 15 March 2000 relating thereto (1), |
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having regard to the conclusions of the European Council of 23-24 March 2000 in Lisbon and to its own resolution of 15 March 2000 relating thereto (1),

| — | having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Thinking small in an enlarging Europe’ (COM(2003) 26), |
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having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Thinking small in an enlarging Europe’ (COM(2003) 26),

| — | having regard to the European Charter for Small Enterprises adopted by the European Council in June 2000 in Feira, |
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having regard to the European Charter for Small Enterprises adopted by the European Council in June 2000 in Feira,

| — | having regard to the Council Decision of 20 December 2000 on a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2001-2005) (2), |
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having regard to the Council Decision of 20 December 2000 on a multiannual programme for enterprise and entrepreneurship, and in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) (2001-2005) (2),

| — | having regard to the Commission communication entitled: ‘Action plan Simplifying and improving the regulatory environment’ (COM(2002) 278), |
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having regard to the Commission communication entitled: ‘Action plan Simplifying and improving the regulatory environment’ (COM(2002) 278),

| — | having regard to the Commission report on the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises (COM(2003) 21/2), |
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having regard to the Commission report on the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises (COM(2003) 21/2),

| — | having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Innovation policy: updating the Union's approach in the context of the Lisbon strategy’ (COM(2003) 112), |
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having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Innovation policy: updating the Union's approach in the context of the Lisbon strategy’ (COM(2003) 112),

| — | having regard to the Council conclusions of 3 March 2003 on the promotion of entrepreneurship and small firms (3), |
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having regard to the Council conclusions of 3 March 2003 on the promotion of entrepreneurship and small firms (3),

| — | having regard to Rules 47(2) and 163 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rules 47(2) and 163 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (A5-0347/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy and the opinion of the Committee on Budgets (A5-0347/2003),

| A. | whereas structural change in the economy is based on knowledge-based activities in the services sector, thereby creating new business opportunities, and whereas European businesses must be at the heart of the Lisbon strategy and small enterprises play an indispensable economic and social role, |
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A.

whereas structural change in the economy is based on knowledge-based activities in the services sector, thereby creating new business opportunities, and whereas European businesses must be at the heart of the Lisbon strategy and small enterprises play an indispensable economic and social role,

| B. | whereas knowledge-based innovation is essential to continuing economic prosperity and represents a significant means of employment creation, |
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B.

whereas knowledge-based innovation is essential to continuing economic prosperity and represents a significant means of employment creation,

| C. | whereas the ability to adapt to economic change is crucial for the competitiveness of the entire European Union and a favourable climate for small businesses plays a significant role in this regard, |
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C.

whereas the ability to adapt to economic change is crucial for the competitiveness of the entire European Union and a favourable climate for small businesses plays a significant role in this regard,

| D. | whereas entrepreneurship is not just about financial gain and people become entrepreneurs for a wide variety of reasons, such as independence, job satisfaction, self-realisation, or the ability to manage one's own work-life balance, |
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D.

whereas entrepreneurship is not just about financial gain and people become entrepreneurs for a wide variety of reasons, such as independence, job satisfaction, self-realisation, or the ability to manage one's own work-life balance,

| E. | whereas entrepreneurial initiative means above all people willing to take risks and wishing to be independent, |
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whereas entrepreneurial initiative means above all people willing to take risks and wishing to be independent,

| F. | whereas entrepreneurs are the driving force of the social market economy and their achievements make it possible for citizens and consumers to enjoy prosperity, jobs and a wide range of goods and services, |
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F.

whereas entrepreneurs are the driving force of the social market economy and their achievements make it possible for citizens and consumers to enjoy prosperity, jobs and a wide range of goods and services,

| G. | whereas enterprises of all types — from the self-employed and traditional family businesses through to high-growth medium sized companies — undeniably play an integral role in Europe's economic, social and environmental development, |
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whereas enterprises of all types — from the self-employed and traditional family businesses through to high-growth medium sized companies — undeniably play an integral role in Europe's economic, social and environmental development,

| H. | whereas not enough is known in Europe about enterprises, in particular small and micro-enterprises, and their needs; whereas this lack of relevant information hampers the development of effective business policies, |
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whereas not enough is known in Europe about enterprises, in particular small and micro-enterprises, and their needs; whereas this lack of relevant information hampers the development of effective business policies,

| I. | whereas people's attitudes towards entrepreneurial initiative and its realisation in the individual Member States of the Union differ very widely and the reasons for those differences could be an important factor to be taken into consideration in a package of measures, |
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whereas people's attitudes towards entrepreneurial initiative and its realisation in the individual Member States of the Union differ very widely and the reasons for those differences could be an important factor to be taken into consideration in a package of measures,

| J. | whereas Parliament's request to the Commission to introduce a ‘think small first’ policy should form the priority underlying the action plan that is to follow on from the Green Paper; whereas this action plan should take due account of the ten lines of action set out in the European Charter for Small Enterprises; |
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J.

whereas Parliament's request to the Commission to introduce a ‘think small first’ policy should form the priority underlying the action plan that is to follow on from the Green Paper; whereas this action plan should take due account of the ten lines of action set out in the European Charter for Small Enterprises;

| K. | whereas it is essential to acknowledge the broad nature of policies affecting entrepreneurial activity and the action plan should therefore take into account such fundamental pre-requisites as macro-economic stability, a favourable legislative environment and an appropriately skilled and flexible labour market, |
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whereas it is essential to acknowledge the broad nature of policies affecting entrepreneurial activity and the action plan should therefore take into account such fundamental pre-requisites as macro-economic stability, a favourable legislative environment and an appropriately skilled and flexible labour market,

| L. | whereas a comprehensive approach aimed at promoting entrepreneurship should be effective at three levels, i.e. as regards motivating people, in relation to the general climate for business and in terms of society's attitude towards entrepreneurial activity, |
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L.

whereas a comprehensive approach aimed at promoting entrepreneurship should be effective at three levels, i.e. as regards motivating people, in relation to the general climate for business and in terms of society's attitude towards entrepreneurial activity,

| M. | whereas an effective and comprehensive approach to enterprise policy should consider, first, how to promote entrepreneurship and, second, how to create an environment that encourages entrepreneurial activity by achieving a more favourable risk-reward balance, |
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M.

whereas an effective and comprehensive approach to enterprise policy should consider, first, how to promote entrepreneurship and, second, how to create an environment that encourages entrepreneurial activity by achieving a more favourable risk-reward balance,

| N. | whereas high unemployment in the Union can be brought down and fought in the long term only by creating productive jobs and only if the conditions are created for the establishment of new, and the development of existing, enterprises, |
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N.

whereas high unemployment in the Union can be brought down and fought in the long term only by creating productive jobs and only if the conditions are created for the establishment of new, and the development of existing, enterprises,

| O. | whereas the Maribor Declaration of 23 April 2002 commits the accession countries to implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises, |
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O.

whereas the Maribor Declaration of 23 April 2002 commits the accession countries to implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises,

| P. | whereas insufficient commitment has been demonstrated for the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises, which is a matter both for the Member States and for the Commission, in cooperation with organisations representing small enterprises; whereas the European Council in Barcelona urged the Member States to speed up implementation of the Charter and to be guided by good practice, |
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whereas insufficient commitment has been demonstrated for the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises, which is a matter both for the Member States and for the Commission, in cooperation with organisations representing small enterprises; whereas the European Council in Barcelona urged the Member States to speed up implementation of the Charter and to be guided by good practice,

| Q. | whereas, in accordance with the principles of European good governance, policies concerning enterprises should only be formulated and implemented following consultations with industry association
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whereas, in accordance with the principles of European good governance, policies concerning enterprises should only be formulated and implemented following consultations with industry association
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| 1. | Welcomes the Commission's Green Paper as an effective starting point for a wide-ranging debate on the policy of the European Union and the Member States on fostering entrepreneurship, as well as the Commission communication on ‘Thinking Small in an enlarging Europe’ and the Commission report on implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises as a contribution to the more rapid implementation of the Lisbon objectives; criticises, however, the fact that the Green Paper does not pay sufficient attention to the recommendations of the European Charter for Small Enterprises; lastly, deplores the fact that the Green Paper deals almost exclusively with start-ups and high-growth enterprises, to the detriment of enterprises in traditional sectors of activity and cottage industries and family enterprises; |
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Welcomes the Commission's Green Paper as an effective starting point for a wide-ranging debate on the policy of the European Union and the Member States on fostering entrepreneurship, as well as the Commission communication on ‘Thinking Small in an enlarging Europe’ and the Commission report on implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises as a contribution to the more rapid implementation of the Lisbon objectives; criticises, however, the fact that the Green Paper does not pay sufficient attention to the recommendations of the European Charter for Small Enterprises; lastly, deplores the fact that the Green Paper deals almost exclusively with start-ups and high-growth enterprises, to the detriment of enterprises in traditional sectors of activity and cottage industries and family enterprises;

| 2. | Considers that the Commission Green Paper on entrepreneurship in Europe forms part of the Lisbon process and, as such, suggests avenues to explore and sketches out possible lines of action that can help the Union to achieve its ambition of becoming the world's most competitive knowledge-based economy by 2010; |
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Considers that the Commission Green Paper on entrepreneurship in Europe forms part of the Lisbon process and, as such, suggests avenues to explore and sketches out possible lines of action that can help the Union to achieve its ambition of becoming the world's most competitive knowledge-based economy by 2010;

| 3. | Stresses that the Lisbon objectives must remain the main priority of the Union's economic and social policies, particularly in the run-up to enlargement, and that it is therefore essential for the Member States to ensure that the EU budget contains the resources required to achieve these objectives; |
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Stresses that the Lisbon objectives must remain the main priority of the Union's economic and social policies, particularly in the run-up to enlargement, and that it is therefore essential for the Member States to ensure that the EU budget contains the resources required to achieve these objectives;

| 4. | Stresses that it is important for organisations representing SMEs to be actively engaged in the policymaking process; |
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Stresses that it is important for organisations representing SMEs to be actively engaged in the policymaking process;

| 5. | Considers that measures to promote entrepreneurship and to support very small and small and medium-sized enterprises and, generally, all of the Lisbon objectives (knowledge-based economy, sustainable growth, quality jobs and social cohesion) should play a prominent role in the post-2006 financial framework; calls as of now on the Commission to take account of these factors, to which Parliament will pay extremely close attention during the preparations for the discussions on the next EU financial framework; |
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Considers that measures to promote entrepreneurship and to support very small and small and medium-sized enterprises and, generally, all of the Lisbon objectives (knowledge-based economy, sustainable growth, quality jobs and social cohesion) should play a prominent role in the post-2006 financial framework; calls as of now on the Commission to take account of these factors, to which Parliament will pay extremely close attention during the preparations for the discussions on the next EU financial framework;

| 6. | Stresses that the budget headings relating to the Lisbon process must be properly implemented if the process is to be implemented on schedule; |
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6.

Stresses that the budget headings relating to the Lisbon process must be properly implemented if the process is to be implemented on schedule;

| 7. | Draws attention, none the less, to the importance which Parliament attaches to very small businesses and the craft trades and regrets that such enterprises are hardly mentioned in the Green Paper, which, furthermore, basically places the emphasis on start-ups and high-growth enterprises, to the detriment of traditional sectors and family enterprises; |
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Draws attention, none the less, to the importance which Parliament attaches to very small businesses and the craft trades and regrets that such enterprises are hardly mentioned in the Green Paper, which, furthermore, basically places the emphasis on start-ups and high-growth enterprises, to the detriment of traditional sectors and family enterprises;

| 8. | Stresses that very small businesses and the craft trades, which account for more than 90% of European enterprises, are a source of both jobs and innovation and therefore make an active contribution to meeting the Lisbon objectives; considers that entrepreneurs of this kind deserve special attention from the Commission, given their importance to the stability of the socio-economic fabric and employment and the considerable risks they are obliged to take to set up and remain in business; |
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Stresses that very small businesses and the craft trades, which account for more than 90% of European enterprises, are a source of both jobs and innovation and therefore make an active contribution to meeting the Lisbon objectives; considers that entrepreneurs of this kind deserve special attention from the Commission, given their importance to the stability of the socio-economic fabric and employment and the considerable risks they are obliged to take to set up and remain in business;

| 9. | Regrets that the Green Paper only partly incorporates the advances made in the European Charter for Small Enterprises; |
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Regrets that the Green Paper only partly incorporates the advances made in the European Charter for Small Enterprises;

| 10. | Is concerned that the plethora of Commission papers and initiatives on enterprise policy over recent years, combined with inconsistent follow-up, has disenfranchised the SME community from the policymaking process instead of further engaging it in that process; |
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Is concerned that the plethora of Commission papers and initiatives on enterprise policy over recent years, combined with inconsistent follow-up, has disenfranchised the SME community from the policymaking process instead of further engaging it in that process;

| 11. | Calls on the Commission to ensure that the Green Paper does not suffer the same fate as the ‘White Paper on trade’; |
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11.

Calls on the Commission to ensure that the Green Paper does not suffer the same fate as the ‘White Paper on trade’;

| 12. | Applauds the Commission for the length and thoroughness of its public consultation during and after the drafting of the Green Paper and highlights the constructive response received from a wide variety of stakeholders, in both quantitative and qualitative terms; |
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Applauds the Commission for the length and thoroughness of its public consultation during and after the drafting of the Green Paper and highlights the constructive response received from a wide variety of stakeholders, in both quantitative and qualitative terms;

| 13. | Is concerned that the current trend to expose company directors, particularly non-executive ones, to new liabilities and litigation may discourage the growth and development of new and potentially successful enterprises; |
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13.

Is concerned that the current trend to expose company directors, particularly non-executive ones, to new liabilities and litigation may discourage the growth and development of new and potentially successful enterprises;

| 14. | Calls for an in-depth debate on the replies received during the public discussion to the ten questions referred to in the Green Paper, and expects a final report on the subject; |
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14.

Calls for an in-depth debate on the replies received during the public discussion to the ten questions referred to in the Green Paper, and expects a final report on the subject;

| 15. | Encourages the Commission to maintain this open and consultative approach during the drafting of the action plan, in order to benefit from the valuable input of the SME community and other stakeholders; |
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15.

Encourages the Commission to maintain this open and consultative approach during the drafting of the action plan, in order to benefit from the valuable input of the SME community and other stakeholders;

| 16. | Urges the European Union and the Member States, in the interests of preserving their potential for innovative jobs and securing their international competitiveness and their economic future, to boost their support for entrepreneurship and business activity, with particular emphasis on encouraging female entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs in disadvantaged areas; |
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16.

Urges the European Union and the Member States, in the interests of preserving their potential for innovative jobs and securing their international competitiveness and their economic future, to boost their support for entrepreneurship and business activity, with particular emphasis on encouraging female entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs in disadvantaged areas;

| 17. | Calls on the Council and the Member States to take whatever initiatives are necessary finally to put an end to old-fashioned attitudes which insist on attributing guilt to entrepreneurial activity and demonising business profit; |
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17.

Calls on the Council and the Member States to take whatever initiatives are necessary finally to put an end to old-fashioned attitudes which insist on attributing guilt to entrepreneurial activity and demonising business profit;

| 18. | Recommends therefore that the action plan should prescribe concrete actions to be completed within a binding time-frame, clearly identify the policy levels at which responsibility for them is to lie and describe measures to monitor the implementation thereof; |
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18.

Recommends therefore that the action plan should prescribe concrete actions to be completed within a binding time-frame, clearly identify the policy levels at which responsibility for them is to lie and describe measures to monitor the implementation thereof;

| 19. | Calls, like the Council, for a coordinated approach, involving all political decision-makers at European, national and regional level, aimed at removing obstacles to the development and growth of businesses, striking a balance between the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship and promoting the spirit of enterprise in society; |
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19.

Calls, like the Council, for a coordinated approach, involving all political decision-makers at European, national and regional level, aimed at removing obstacles to the development and growth of businesses, striking a balance between the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship and promoting the spirit of enterprise in society;

| 20. | Urges the Member States to make more intensive use than hitherto of the numerous positive examples from other Member States for their own programme for the promotion of entrepreneurship; |
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20.

Urges the Member States to make more intensive use than hitherto of the numerous positive examples from other Member States for their own programme for the promotion of entrepreneurship;

| 21. | Is of the opinion that the Member States must make a much greater effort in their areas of responsibility (education policy, rules and regulations, cost and time involved in establishing new businesses, provision of risk capital and start-up finance, innovation and technology transfer and tax relief, in particular making provision for risks through the establishment of reserves) in order to give greater encouragement to entrepreneurship; |
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21.

Is of the opinion that the Member States must make a much greater effort in their areas of responsibility (education policy, rules and regulations, cost and time involved in establishing new businesses, provision of risk capital and start-up finance, innovation and technology transfer and tax relief, in particular making provision for risks through the establishment of reserves) in order to give greater encouragement to entrepreneurship;

| 22. | Insists on the need for the Member States to ensure that entrepreneurs acquire professional skills in advance and continue to develop them; looks to the latter to make a genuine effort to promote apprenticeships and training and to take practical measures to encourage the transnational mobility of apprentices, which are essential for the stability and durability of European enterprises; |
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22.

Insists on the need for the Member States to ensure that entrepreneurs acquire professional skills in advance and continue to develop them; looks to the latter to make a genuine effort to promote apprenticeships and training and to take practical measures to encourage the transnational mobility of apprentices, which are essential for the stability and durability of European enterprises;

| 23. | In this connection, urges the Member States to ensure swifter implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises and to adopt good practice from other Member States; recalls that SMEs and micro-enterprises are increasingly affected by Community legislation and Community rules; considers that the Commission therefore has a responsibility towards these enterprises and that the implementation of the Green Paper and the Charter is also its direct responsibility; |
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23.

In this connection, urges the Member States to ensure swifter implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises and to adopt good practice from other Member States; recalls that SMEs and micro-enterprises are increasingly affected by Community legislation and Community rules; considers that the Commission therefore has a responsibility towards these enterprises and that the implementation of the Green Paper and the Charter is also its direct responsibility;

| 24. | Is of the opinion that reduction of the administrative burden on small businesses, better rules and regulations and easier access to funding and information, particularly as regards access to third country markets, and greater dissemination of such information, are of considerable significance in creating a more favourable overall climate; |
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24.

Is of the opinion that reduction of the administrative burden on small businesses, better rules and regulations and easier access to funding and information, particularly as regards access to third country markets, and greater dissemination of such information, are of considerable significance in creating a more favourable overall climate;

| 25. | Joins with the Council in urging the Commission to produce by the end of 2003 a suitable action plan for entrepreneurship that takes account of the proposals aired in the public debate and believes that it is essential to press ahead rapidly with effective implementation of the action plan on simplifying and improving the quality of the regulatory environment; |
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25.

Joins with the Council in urging the Commission to produce by the end of 2003 a suitable action plan for entrepreneurship that takes account of the proposals aired in the public debate and believes that it is essential to press ahead rapidly with effective implementation of the action plan on simplifying and improving the quality of the regulatory environment;

| 26. | Calls on the Commission to register and publish the quantitative and qualitative results of the various Community initiatives and financial programmes for strengthening and developing SMEs; |
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26.

Calls on the Commission to register and publish the quantitative and qualitative results of the various Community initiatives and financial programmes for strengthening and developing SMEs;

| 27. | Points out that, whilst the creation of new businesses is undoubtedly important, the focus must be on the quality of start-ups, not the quantity; stresses that too great a focus on start-ups in the action plan may prejudice the interests of existing small businesses, resulting in a failure to tackle the most deep-rooted and significant obstacles to entrepreneurial activity; |
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27.

Points out that, whilst the creation of new businesses is undoubtedly important, the focus must be on the quality of start-ups, not the quantity; stresses that too great a focus on start-ups in the action plan may prejudice the interests of existing small businesses, resulting in a failure to tackle the most deep-rooted and significant obstacles to entrepreneurial activity;

| 28. | Sees considerable potential in the EU's internal market programme for promoting the establishment of new businesses and believes that, in the European internal market for those starting up new businesses in the services sector, it is possible to remove a whole range of obstacles that still exist, thereby facilitating cross-border company start-ups; |
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28.

Sees considerable potential in the EU's internal market programme for promoting the establishment of new businesses and believes that, in the European internal market for those starting up new businesses in the services sector, it is possible to remove a whole range of obstacles that still exist, thereby facilitating cross-border company start-ups;

| 29. | Urges the Member States to alleviate the fiscal and bureaucratic burden particularly on the transfer of businesses to new proprietors, since otherwise there is a risk that many businesses will cease trading for the want of a successor; calls on the Commission, together with business organisations, to launch a European information campaign and, together with the European Investment Fund, to determine the financial instruments needed to facilitate the funding of economic recovery; |
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29.

Urges the Member States to alleviate the fiscal and bureaucratic burden particularly on the transfer of businesses to new proprietors, since otherwise there is a risk that many businesses will cease trading for the want of a successor; calls on the Commission, together with business organisations, to launch a European information campaign and, together with the European Investment Fund, to determine the financial instruments needed to facilitate the funding of economic recovery;

| 30. | Calls on the European Union and its Member States to step up their efforts to genuinely complete the internal market, so that the European Union can increase its competitiveness internationally, which will help develop entrepreneurship; |
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30.

Calls on the European Union and its Member States to step up their efforts to genuinely complete the internal market, so that the European Union can increase its competitiveness internationally, which will help develop entrepreneurship;

| 31. | Calls also for specific measures to be considered at Community level with the organisations concerned, aimed at supporting the activities of managers' spouses, and for consideration to be given to drafting rules for the recognition and protection of spouses in enterprises; |
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31.

Calls also for specific measures to be considered at Community level with the organisations concerned, aimed at supporting the activities of managers' spouses, and for consideration to be given to drafting rules for the recognition and protection of spouses in enterprises;

| 32. | Is of the opinion that the small business sector must be involved more closely in legislation and in fundamental political strategy issues both at the level of the Commission and at that of most Member States; |
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32.

Is of the opinion that the small business sector must be involved more closely in legislation and in fundamental political strategy issues both at the level of the Commission and at that of most Member States;

| 33. | Calls on the Commission to compile a ‘collection’ of good practices followed in the Member States with a view to combating the bureaucracy which undermines entrepreneurship, and to call on the Council to implement those practices in all Member States in line with the Mandelkern report; |
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33.

Calls on the Commission to compile a ‘collection’ of good practices followed in the Member States with a view to combating the bureaucracy which undermines entrepreneurship, and to call on the Council to implement those practices in all Member States in line with the Mandelkern report;

| 34. | Is of the opinion that ‘business angels’ and their networks should receive moral and financial support in the European context, and in particular should receive more positive recognition in public opinion and in the taxation systems of Member States; |
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34.

Is of the opinion that ‘business angels’ and their networks should receive moral and financial support in the European context, and in particular should receive more positive recognition in public opinion and in the taxation systems of Member States;

| 35. | Hopes that the banking sector will change its attitude towards SMEs, assuming the role of ‘advisor and support’ for SMEs; |
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35.

Hopes that the banking sector will change its attitude towards SMEs, assuming the role of ‘advisor and support’ for SMEs;

| 36. | Believes that boosting business clusters and alliances of SMEs in order to promote their development in the international sphere will help to foster entrepreneurial spirit and make start-ups a more attractive prospect; |
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36.

Believes that boosting business clusters and alliances of SMEs in order to promote their development in the international sphere will help to foster entrepreneurial spirit and make start-ups a more attractive prospect;

| 37. | Calls on the Commission to ensure that the budget implementation rate for Lisbon process policies, with particular reference to measures for very small businesses and the craft trades, remains high; |
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37.

Calls on the Commission to ensure that the budget implementation rate for Lisbon process policies, with particular reference to measures for very small businesses and the craft trades, remains high;

| 38. | Considers in this connection that the current financial framework already contains the instruments required to muster additional resources, even at short notice, and that in any event the Commission has considerable budgetary firepower at its disposal in financial perspective heading 3, most of which relates to Lisbon process policies; |
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38.

Considers in this connection that the current financial framework already contains the instruments required to muster additional resources, even at short notice, and that in any event the Commission has considerable budgetary firepower at its disposal in financial perspective heading 3, most of which relates to Lisbon process policies;

| 39. | Urges the Commission and the European Investment Bank, in cooperation with business organisations, to review and modify accordingly the existing measures to promote micro, small and medium-sized enterprises so that they facilitate company start-ups to a greater extent; calls for the establishment of systems allowing improved access, in particular for small and micro-enterprises, to EIB/EIF funds for investments aimed at bringing them into line with applicable legislation and standards, environmental investments, investments in new technologies and intangible investments linked to training; |
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39.

Urges the Commission and the European Investment Bank, in cooperation with business organisations, to review and modify accordingly the existing measures to promote micro, small and medium-sized enterprises so that they facilitate company start-ups to a greater extent; calls for the establishment of systems allowing improved access, in particular for small and micro-enterprises, to EIB/EIF funds for investments aimed at bringing them into line with applicable legislation and standards, environmental investments, investments in new technologies and intangible investments linked to training;

| 40. | Calls on the Commission and the European Investment Bank to take greater account, in their subsidies, of the role of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and their special characteristics, in terms of both the economic sector and the corporate structure concerned (partnerships, companies with share capital); |
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40.

Calls on the Commission and the European Investment Bank to take greater account, in their subsidies, of the role of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and their special characteristics, in terms of both the economic sector and the corporate structure concerned (partnerships, companies with share capital);

| 41. | Urges the Commission and public authorities at all levels to implement measures to open up public contracts to SMEs; such contracts account for 16% of the EU's GDP, yet frequently remain inaccessible to smaller businesses, due to cultural, administrative and financial barriers; |
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41.

Urges the Commission and public authorities at all levels to implement measures to open up public contracts to SMEs; such contracts account for 16% of the EU's GDP, yet frequently remain inaccessible to smaller businesses, due to cultural, administrative and financial barriers;

| 42. | Insists that the new rules on equity capital for banks (Basel II) in the European Union must take due account of the distinctive features of over 18 million SMEs in Europe, and in particular the circumstances of persons starting up new businesses; |
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42.

Insists that the new rules on equity capital for banks (Basel II) in the European Union must take due account of the distinctive features of over 18 million SMEs in Europe, and in particular the circumstances of persons starting up new businesses;

| 43. | Expects the Commission to do everything in its power to involve the accession countries more closely in the promotion of entrepreneurship; |
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43.

Expects the Commission to do everything in its power to involve the accession countries more closely in the promotion of entrepreneurship;

| 44. | Believes it is appropriate to carry out research into entrepreneurship in the various Member States under the sixth framework research programme and to draw up proposals; |
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44.

Believes it is appropriate to carry out research into entrepreneurship in the various Member States under the sixth framework research programme and to draw up proposals;

| 45. | Confirms the individual items in the Charter for Small Enterprises according to which the correct and essential starting points are to be identified and encouraged in ten fields of activity; is surprised in this respect that the Enterprise Policy Group (EPG) which advises the Commission comprises only a tiny number of representatives of small enterprises, although they account for 95% of European enterprises; calls on the Commission to include representatives of small and micro-enterprises in all necessary forums, as it has pledged to do; |
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45.

Confirms the individual items in the Charter for Small Enterprises according to which the correct and essential starting points are to be identified and encouraged in ten fields of activity; is surprised in this respect that the Enterprise Policy Group (EPG) which advises the Commission comprises only a tiny number of representatives of small enterprises, although they account for 95% of European enterprises; calls on the Commission to include representatives of small and micro-enterprises in all necessary forums, as it has pledged to do;

| 46. | Commends the Commission for listing in its report on the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises a whole range of positive examples from all Member States in order to draw attention to the differing levels of implementation in the individual Member States and to provide the Member States with evidence of the best available practice; |
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46.

Commends the Commission for listing in its report on the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises a whole range of positive examples from all Member States in order to draw attention to the differing levels of implementation in the individual Member States and to provide the Member States with evidence of the best available practice;

| 47. | Urges the provision of easier access for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to sources of risk capital and knock-on financing and calls in this connection on the Commission to issue competition policy guidelines for the promotion of company start-ups; considers also that professional and mutual guarantee and security systems must be encouraged in the Member States; |
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47.

Urges the provision of easier access for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to sources of risk capital and knock-on financing and calls in this connection on the Commission to issue competition policy guidelines for the promotion of company start-ups; considers also that professional and mutual guarantee and security systems must be encouraged in the Member States;

| 48. | Expects the Commission to provide from 2005 onwards an annual report on the development of entrepreneurship in the European Union and in the Member States; |
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48.

Expects the Commission to provide from 2005 onwards an annual report on the development of entrepreneurship in the European Union and in the Member States;

| 49. | Considers that levels of participation in enterprise vary around the world; believes that the Commission should carry out further research to ascertain whether there are any clear reasons or lessons to be learnt which could explain why participation in enterprise is higher in some parts of the world than in the EU, so as to gain an understanding of the root cause of entrepreneurial attitudes; this will help underpin action and strategy development at EU and Member State level; |
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49.

Considers that levels of participation in enterprise vary around the world; believes that the Commission should carry out further research to ascertain whether there are any clear reasons or lessons to be learnt which could explain why participation in enterprise is higher in some parts of the world than in the EU, so as to gain an understanding of the root cause of entrepreneurial attitudes; this will help underpin action and strategy development at EU and Member State level;

| 50. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Governments of the Member States. |
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50.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Governments of the Member States.

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(1)  OJ C 377, 29.12.2000, p 164.

(2)  OJ L 333, 29.12.2000, p. 84.

(3)  OJ C 64, 18.3.2003, p. 6.

P5_TA(2003)0464

Industrial policy in an enlarged Europe

European Parliament resolution on industrial policy in an enlarged Europe (COM(2002) 714 — 2003/2063(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission communication (COM(2002) 714), |
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having regard to the Commission communication (COM(2002) 714),

| — | having regard to the Commission communication on implementation of the risk capital action plan (RCAP) (COM(2001) 605), |
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having regard to the Commission communication on implementation of the risk capital action plan (RCAP) (COM(2001) 605),

| — | having regard to the Commission report on the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises (COM(2003) 21), |
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having regard to the Commission report on the implementation of the European Charter for Small Enterprises (COM(2003) 21),

| — | having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Thinking small in an enlarging Europe’ (COM(2003) 26), |
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having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Thinking small in an enlarging Europe’ (COM(2003) 26),

| — | having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Investing in research: an action plan for Europe’ (COM(2003) 226), |
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having regard to the Commission communication entitled ‘Investing in research: an action plan for Europe’ (COM(2003) 226),

| — | having regard to the Commission communication to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions entitled ‘Internal Market Strategy — Priorities 2003-2006’ (COM(2003) 238), |
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having regard to the Commission communication to the Council, the European Parliament, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions entitled ‘Internal Market Strategy — Priorities 2003-2006’ (COM(2003) 238),

| — | having regard to its resolutions of 11 July 1991 on Community industrial policy in an open and competitive environment (1) and 29 June 1995 on the Commission communication concerning an industrial competitiveness policy for the European Union (2), |
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having regard to its resolutions of 11 July 1991 on Community industrial policy in an open and competitive environment (1) and 29 June 1995 on the Commission communication concerning an industrial competitiveness policy for the European Union (2),

| — | having regard to the Presidency Conclusions of the Lisbon and Göteborg European Councils, which aim to make the EU economy the world's most competitive knowledge-based economy, guaranteeing sustainable development by balancing the three economic, social and environmental pillars, |
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having regard to the Presidency Conclusions of the Lisbon and Göteborg European Councils, which aim to make the EU economy the world's most competitive knowledge-based economy, guaranteeing sustainable development by balancing the three economic, social and environmental pillars,

| — | having regard to Rules 47(2) and 163 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rules 47(2) and 163 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy and the opinions of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (A5-0328/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy and the opinions of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (A5-0328/2003),

| A. | welcoming the Commission communication, which, on the eve on enlargement, addresses the question of industrial policy, pointing to the importance of industry for the European economy, |
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A.

welcoming the Commission communication, which, on the eve on enlargement, addresses the question of industrial policy, pointing to the importance of industry for the European economy,

| B. | noting with satisfaction that, after ten years, industrial policy is back on the EU agenda; sees this new type of industrial policy characterised by support for change as opposed to protection of industries which fail to meet consumer choices or public needs; states that enlargement will be a major source of opportunities, in the long term, for industry in the new and existing Member States alike, and should make a positive contribution to the overall EU industrial policy, |
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B.

noting with satisfaction that, after ten years, industrial policy is back on the EU agenda; sees this new type of industrial policy characterised by support for change as opposed to protection of industries which fail to meet consumer choices or public needs; states that enlargement will be a major source of opportunities, in the long term, for industry in the new and existing Member States alike, and should make a positive contribution to the overall EU industrial policy,

| C. | reaffirming the importance of encompassing industrial policy within the Lisbon and Göteborg goals and the related process intended to make the EU economy the world's most competitive knowledge-based economy, guaranteeing sustainable development by truly balancing the three economic, social, and environmental pillars, |
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C.

reaffirming the importance of encompassing industrial policy within the Lisbon and Göteborg goals and the related process intended to make the EU economy the world's most competitive knowledge-based economy, guaranteeing sustainable development by truly balancing the three economic, social, and environmental pillars,

| D. | underlining the fact that the EU's Lisbon agenda provides an excellent framework for implementing the requirements of a horizontal policy on industry that looks to the future nationally and at EU level, and that any delay in implementing the Lisbon agenda will therefore be at the expense of industry and the dynamism and talent for innovation that spring from it, |
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D.

underlining the fact that the EU's Lisbon agenda provides an excellent framework for implementing the requirements of a horizontal policy on industry that looks to the future nationally and at EU level, and that any delay in implementing the Lisbon agenda will therefore be at the expense of industry and the dynamism and talent for innovation that spring from it,

| E. | underlining the fact that a lively industrial sector is a precondition for improved social and environment policy standards; calls on the Commission, as it seeks a balanced relationship between the three pillars, to take previous legislation into account as well; suggests that over-regulation is holding back the European economy and may lead to further below-average productivity growth, |
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E.

underlining the fact that a lively industrial sector is a precondition for improved social and environment policy standards; calls on the Commission, as it seeks a balanced relationship between the three pillars, to take previous legislation into account as well; suggests that over-regulation is holding back the European economy and may lead to further below-average productivity growth,

| F. | drawing attention to the importance of taking account, in a balanced way, of the economic, social and ecological effects of new technologies in the context of sustainable development; emphasises that integrating the sustainable development requirement into production processes and product design can give Europe's industry a competitive advantage in future markets, |
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F.

drawing attention to the importance of taking account, in a balanced way, of the economic, social and ecological effects of new technologies in the context of sustainable development; emphasises that integrating the sustainable development requirement into production processes and product design can give Europe's industry a competitive advantage in future markets,

| G. | whereas in assessing the goal of competitiveness account should be taken of the real development potential of the European economy, and particularly its most important production factor (namely the human element), the specific feature commonly known as the European social model and its technological capabilities, and not the comparative advantages of our rivals in terms of their labour costs and their gap-ridden regulations, |
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G.

whereas in assessing the goal of competitiveness account should be taken of the real development potential of the European economy, and particularly its most important production factor (namely the human element), the specific feature commonly known as the European social model and its technological capabilities, and not the comparative advantages of our rivals in terms of their labour costs and their gap-ridden regulations,

| H. | whereas social factors such as education and life-long learning, the qualification levels of workers, the quality of work and better use of innovative ways of organising work are productive factors of increasing importance for the competitiveness of European industry, |
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H.

whereas social factors such as education and life-long learning, the qualification levels of workers, the quality of work and better use of innovative ways of organising work are productive factors of increasing importance for the competitiveness of European industry,

| I. | whereas social dialogue is a tool that makes it possible to balance all the interests of those involved in a constructive and creative manner; whereas continuing social dialogue is an indispensable component of a real European industrial policy, functioning by providing information to, consulting with and ensuring the participation of workers at times of structural adjustment, as at all other stages in the development of a company, |
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I.

whereas social dialogue is a tool that makes it possible to balance all the interests of those involved in a constructive and creative manner; whereas continuing social dialogue is an indispensable component of a real European industrial policy, functioning by providing information to, consulting with and ensuring the participation of workers at times of structural adjustment, as at all other stages in the development of a company,

| J. | whereas social dialogue comprises modern management which must fully integrate the new forms of entrepreneurial governance, |
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J.

whereas social dialogue comprises modern management which must fully integrate the new forms of entrepreneurial governance,

| K. | believing that a genuine industrial policy must be based on an economic policy in favour of industry and business as well as continuous social dialogue; stresses the importance of ensuring that all legislation relating to industrial policy is subject to thorough impact assessments in all the Member States, including the enlargement countries, to ensure that it does not entail additional burdens on industry and competitiveness, |
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K.

believing that a genuine industrial policy must be based on an economic policy in favour of industry and business as well as continuous social dialogue; stresses the importance of ensuring that all legislation relating to industrial policy is subject to thorough impact assessments in all the Member States, including the enlargement countries, to ensure that it does not entail additional burdens on industry and competitiveness,

| L. | underlining the fact that accession countries' industry has undergone significant restructuring and modernisation in the last decade; expects enlargement to make a positive contribution to industrial competitiveness; states, nevertheless, that sizeable differences still exist and further adjustments are to be envisaged; is convinced that strategies for economic development based on the competitive advantage of social dumping, particularly with regard to wages, will prove to be a hindrance for sound economic development in the medium term, |
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L.

underlining the fact that accession countries' industry has undergone significant restructuring and modernisation in the last decade; expects enlargement to make a positive contribution to industrial competitiveness; states, nevertheless, that sizeable differences still exist and further adjustments are to be envisaged; is convinced that strategies for economic development based on the competitive advantage of social dumping, particularly with regard to wages, will prove to be a hindrance for sound economic development in the medium term,

| M. | noting as a positive feature that the improvement of industrial competitiveness is founded on knowledge, innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit; highlights the challenge of ensuring that competitiveness does not come at the expense of social factors such as education and lifelong training, labour skills, work quality and better use of innovative forms of work organisation — all of which can be productive factors and do not have to be considered solely as burdens on business, |
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M.

noting as a positive feature that the improvement of industrial competitiveness is founded on knowledge, innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit; highlights the challenge of ensuring that competitiveness does not come at the expense of social factors such as education and lifelong training, labour skills, work quality and better use of innovative forms of work organisation — all of which can be productive factors and do not have to be considered solely as burdens on business,

| N. | taking the view that the role of research is crucial to enabling European industry and businesses to retain and develop their technological advantage; supporting fully, therefore, the objective of allocating 3 % of GDP to public and private spending on research and development; underlining the major role that businesses will play in achieving this aim, and calling specifically for the general political conditions to be created at European and national level for businesses significantly to increase their R&D spending; whereas, as regards small and very small businesses, including those in the artisanal sector, given their essential role in research, innovation and propagation of research results, this objective of 3% will not be achievable without a strong, proactive policy to support them, in line with the European Charter for Small Businesses, |
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N.

taking the view that the role of research is crucial to enabling European industry and businesses to retain and develop their technological advantage; supporting fully, therefore, the objective of allocating 3 % of GDP to public and private spending on research and development; underlining the major role that businesses will play in achieving this aim, and calling specifically for the general political conditions to be created at European and national level for businesses significantly to increase their R&D spending; whereas, as regards small and very small businesses, including those in the artisanal sector, given their essential role in research, innovation and propagation of research results, this objective of 3% will not be achievable without a strong, proactive policy to support them, in line with the European Charter for Small Businesses,

| O. | States that the success of both product and process innovation crucially depends on the ability of enterprises to bring in appropriate reforms of administrative structures and work organisation; notes that good managerial skills are required to identify and implement such strategies; calls upon industry to secure international excellence of its management; |
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States that the success of both product and process innovation crucially depends on the ability of enterprises to bring in appropriate reforms of administrative structures and work organisation; notes that good managerial skills are required to identify and implement such strategies; calls upon industry to secure international excellence of its management;

| P. | stressing that skill-improvement strategies need commitment from governments and enterprises alike; urges, in this context, that the trend of decreasing public and private spending in education, training and lifelong learning be reversed, and that incentives be increased so that individuals can keep their qualifications updated, |
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P.

stressing that skill-improvement strategies need commitment from governments and enterprises alike; urges, in this context, that the trend of decreasing public and private spending in education, training and lifelong learning be reversed, and that incentives be increased so that individuals can keep their qualifications updated,

| Q. | supporting the Commission's commitment to research and development and its determination to strengthen cooperation with companies in the industrial sector; invites the Commission to involve a wide range of partners — universities, local government, chambers of commerce and industry — in order to achieve optimum results both in terms of the maintenance and quality of employment and of the quest for full employment; hopes that the potential of information and communication technologies in terms of job creation will not be overestimated; furthermore, calls for link-ups to be encouraged between information and communication technologies and traditional industries particularly prone to acute sectoral crises; |
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Q.

supporting the Commission's commitment to research and development and its determination to strengthen cooperation with companies in the industrial sector; invites the Commission to involve a wide range of partners — universities, local government, chambers of commerce and industry — in order to achieve optimum results both in terms of the maintenance and quality of employment and of the quest for full employment; hopes that the potential of information and communication technologies in terms of job creation will not be overestimated; furthermore, calls for link-ups to be encouraged between information and communication technologies and traditional industries particularly prone to acute sectoral crises;

| R. | pointing to the importance of the territorial dimension of industrial policy, not least as regards the particular industrial conversion efforts required in regions where traditional economic sectors are being restructured or which are suffering from the general impact of the process of change or the concentration of direct foreign investment in the central and eastern European countries, and the essential need to develop industrial clusters, |
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R.

pointing to the importance of the territorial dimension of industrial policy, not least as regards the particular industrial conversion efforts required in regions where traditional economic sectors are being restructured or which are suffering from the general impact of the process of change or the concentration of direct foreign investment in the central and eastern European countries, and the essential need to develop industrial clusters,

| S. | urging the EU to fully take account of social, environmental and regional aspects of the restructuring processes and to fully involve the relevant political and social representatives, as well as regional and/or national governments and the social partners, in working out specific programmes to resolve and counterbalance the painful consequences of restructuring, |
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S.

urging the EU to fully take account of social, environmental and regional aspects of the restructuring processes and to fully involve the relevant political and social representatives, as well as regional and/or national governments and the social partners, in working out specific programmes to resolve and counterbalance the painful consequences of restructuring,

| T. | insisting on fully taking account of regional aspects of the restructuring process and the implementation of measures in each region; calls for coordination and an interdependent relationship between EU regions in implementing EU industrial policy, |
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T.

insisting on fully taking account of regional aspects of the restructuring process and the implementation of measures in each region; calls for coordination and an interdependent relationship between EU regions in implementing EU industrial policy,

| U. | whereas assessment of the impact on competitiveness should be viewed as one of the factors to take into account when legislative decisions are made; whereas, however, it would not be sensible to disregard every other consideration, for example ethics, the public health impact, public funds, or the employment situation, |
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U.

whereas assessment of the impact on competitiveness should be viewed as one of the factors to take into account when legislative decisions are made; whereas, however, it would not be sensible to disregard every other consideration, for example ethics, the public health impact, public funds, or the employment situation,

| V. | whereas 98 % of companies in the EU are SMEs; whereas their potential should be encouraged to the full, in connection with enlargement, focusing in particular on problems arising from excessive taxation and the high cost of labour, as examples of factors with a seriously restrictive effect on the creation and growth of SMEs in Europe, on the training of their management and workers, increased participation in the EU research programme, proper funding in terms of Basel II, and a more even spread of failure risks, |
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V.

whereas 98 % of companies in the EU are SMEs; whereas their potential should be encouraged to the full, in connection with enlargement, focusing in particular on problems arising from excessive taxation and the high cost of labour, as examples of factors with a seriously restrictive effect on the creation and growth of SMEs in Europe, on the training of their management and workers, increased participation in the EU research programme, proper funding in terms of Basel II, and a more even spread of failure risks,

| W. | suggesting the creation of industrial networks (in an effort to cut costs, share training resources and establish partnerships between universities and industry, for example) so as to achieve economies of scale and enhance the exchange of good practices and results, |
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W.

suggesting the creation of industrial networks (in an effort to cut costs, share training resources and establish partnerships between universities and industry, for example) so as to achieve economies of scale and enhance the exchange of good practices and results,

| X. | calling for a business environment conducive to the creation and development of SMEs and entrepreneurial activity in general; stresses the need to continue efforts to improve access to finance, in particular risk capital, at early and intermediate stages, and to reduce, wherever appropriate, the regulatory burden on setting up and running a business; |
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X.

calling for a business environment conducive to the creation and development of SMEs and entrepreneurial activity in general; stresses the need to continue efforts to improve access to finance, in particular risk capital, at early and intermediate stages, and to reduce, wherever appropriate, the regulatory burden on setting up and running a business;

| Y. | calling upon the EU and the EIB to further support the creation of innovative SMEs, to facilitate access to research programmes and provide for platforms via which new companies can gain additional know-how; requests that special support be given to female and young entrepreneurs, |
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Y.

calling upon the EU and the EIB to further support the creation of innovative SMEs, to facilitate access to research programmes and provide for platforms via which new companies can gain additional know-how; requests that special support be given to female and young entrepreneurs,

| Z. | pointing out that in the next few years the availability of skilled labour will prove to be a critical factor for the long-term international competitiveness of European industry, and therefore training, further training and a sensible immigration policy will take on considerable significance. |
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Z.

pointing out that in the next few years the availability of skilled labour will prove to be a critical factor for the long-term international competitiveness of European industry, and therefore training, further training and a sensible immigration policy will take on considerable significance.

| 1. | Proposes to the Commission, so as to give practical expression to the ideas set out in the communication, that it draw up, by the beginning of 2004, together with all the European organisations representing companies, including small and micro-businesses, an action plan, to be submitted to the Council and Parliament for adoption, which could be based on the following measures and activities:






  (a) | incorporating the aims of industrial policy into all policies, measures, and activities pursued by the Community, |
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1.

Proposes to the Commission, so as to give practical expression to the ideas set out in the communication, that it draw up, by the beginning of 2004, together with all the European organisations representing companies, including small and micro-businesses, an action plan, to be submitted to the Council and Parliament for adoption, which could be based on the following measures and activities:

(a)

incorporating the aims of industrial policy into all policies, measures, and activities pursued by the Community,

| (b) | pursuing sustainable development objectives, by balancing the economic, social and environmental aspects, and promoting the principle of better lawmaking at both Community and national levels, |
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(b)

pursuing sustainable development objectives, by balancing the economic, social and environmental aspects, and promoting the principle of better lawmaking at both Community and national levels,

| (c) | taking into account the lower potential and expertise of the new Member States to make efficient use of Community policies and instruments and the need to secure equal access and clear orientation in the process, |
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(c)

taking into account the lower potential and expertise of the new Member States to make efficient use of Community policies and instruments and the need to secure equal access and clear orientation in the process,

| (d) | harmonising national taxation systems that adversely affect the single market, |
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(d)

harmonising national taxation systems that adversely affect the single market,

| (e) | further simplifying administration for all companies and simplifying the formalities required to allow EC-based companies to be set up, for example by introducing a single EC document for that purpose, |
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(e)

further simplifying administration for all companies and simplifying the formalities required to allow EC-based companies to be set up, for example by introducing a single EC document for that purpose,

| (f) | strengthening the link between research and companies and pursuing a vigorous policy to promote innovation, including for small and micro-businesses, |
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(f)

strengthening the link between research and companies and pursuing a vigorous policy to promote innovation, including for small and micro-businesses,

| (g) | facilitating access to finance for new businesses, as well as their development and the takeover of existing businesses, SMEs, start-ups, and spin-offs, and for companies in the traditional activities sector, for example by increasing intermediary credits and by developing venture capital, guarantee funds and mutual guarantee funds and by adapting EIB funding and EIF financial instruments, |
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(g)

facilitating access to finance for new businesses, as well as their development and the takeover of existing businesses, SMEs, start-ups, and spin-offs, and for companies in the traditional activities sector, for example by increasing intermediary credits and by developing venture capital, guarantee funds and mutual guarantee funds and by adapting EIB funding and EIF financial instruments,

| (h) | encompassing the dialogue between management and labour within the scope of implementation of industrial policy, |
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(h)

encompassing the dialogue between management and labour within the scope of implementation of industrial policy,

| (i) | incorporating education, training and skills into industrial policy, |
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(i)

incorporating education, training and skills into industrial policy,

| (j) | guaranteeing the effective implementation of the guidelines laid down in the European Charter for Small Enterprises; |
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(j)

guaranteeing the effective implementation of the guidelines laid down in the European Charter for Small Enterprises;

| 2. | Welcomes the idea of using the open coordination method to facilitate the implementation of a proactive industrial policy aimed at:






  — | consolidating businesses that are subject to competition by establishing better conditions for them in the European area, thus enabling a key industrial sector able to offer employment at all levels to be maintained and developed; |
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2.

Welcomes the idea of using the open coordination method to facilitate the implementation of a proactive industrial policy aimed at:

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consolidating businesses that are subject to competition by establishing better conditions for them in the European area, thus enabling a key industrial sector able to offer employment at all levels to be maintained and developed;

| — | tying in with regional policies with a view to better management of relocations and new industrial sitings; |
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tying in with regional policies with a view to better management of relocations and new industrial sitings;

| — | improving coherence with employment policy, particularly by using the structural funds designated for this purpose; |
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improving coherence with employment policy, particularly by using the structural funds designated for this purpose;

| 3. | Backs steps taken to improve the productivity and competitiveness of businesses of all sizes, particularly by improving the quality of work; |
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3.

Backs steps taken to improve the productivity and competitiveness of businesses of all sizes, particularly by improving the quality of work;

| 4. | Underlines the fact that it is not enough to keep only the headquarters of industrial undertakings in Europe, but that production activities and sites must be protected by means of appropriate framework conditions, and cites in this connection four current European Union legislative proposals: the directive on emissions trading, the regulation on the new chemicals policy, the directive on transport costs and the directive on environmental liability; |
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4.

Underlines the fact that it is not enough to keep only the headquarters of industrial undertakings in Europe, but that production activities and sites must be protected by means of appropriate framework conditions, and cites in this connection four current European Union legislative proposals: the directive on emissions trading, the regulation on the new chemicals policy, the directive on transport costs and the directive on environmental liability;

| 5. | Believes that the Commission needs to study how the EU can mobilise competition policy to boost industrial competitiveness, for instance by reviewing the block exemptions concerning tax systems and regional or cross-border subsidies and encouraging companies to join forces, in particular in the research and technological sphere; |
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5.

Believes that the Commission needs to study how the EU can mobilise competition policy to boost industrial competitiveness, for instance by reviewing the block exemptions concerning tax systems and regional or cross-border subsidies and encouraging companies to join forces, in particular in the research and technological sphere;

| 6. | Welcomes the Commission's intention to assess every new EU legislative proposal according to its impact on industrial competitiveness; believes, as regards such assessment, that particular attention needs to be paid to the selection of the guiding criteria so as to ensure that the assessment does not amount simply to a bookkeeping analysis of the immediate costs to industry resulting from a legislative proposal; |
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6.

Welcomes the Commission's intention to assess every new EU legislative proposal according to its impact on industrial competitiveness; believes, as regards such assessment, that particular attention needs to be paid to the selection of the guiding criteria so as to ensure that the assessment does not amount simply to a bookkeeping analysis of the immediate costs to industry resulting from a legislative proposal;

| 7. | Welcomes the Commission's willingness to think in sectoral terms and not just horizontal terms, but draws attention to the need to open up these analyses to small and micro-businesses; calls for sector-based analyses to find practical expression in genuine sectoral action plans and for all players, not least management and labour, to be closely involved in drawing up, implementing, and monitoring those action plans; |
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7.

Welcomes the Commission's willingness to think in sectoral terms and not just horizontal terms, but draws attention to the need to open up these analyses to small and micro-businesses; calls for sector-based analyses to find practical expression in genuine sectoral action plans and for all players, not least management and labour, to be closely involved in drawing up, implementing, and monitoring those action plans;

| 8. | Calls upon Member States to create a more SME-friendly tax system and use tax incentives to stimulate private investment, in particular in the fields of research, education, training and lifelong learning, while at the same time ensuring stable financing for social protection and creating more job opportunities; |
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8.

Calls upon Member States to create a more SME-friendly tax system and use tax incentives to stimulate private investment, in particular in the fields of research, education, training and lifelong learning, while at the same time ensuring stable financing for social protection and creating more job opportunities;

| 9. | Calls on the Commission to review all Community instruments such as Council Directive 90/435/EEC of 23 July 1990 on the common system of taxation applicable in the case of parent companies and subsidiaries of different Member States (3), and Council Directive 90/434/EEC of 23 July 1990 on the common system of taxation applicable to mergers, divisions, transfers of assets and exchanges of shares concerning companies of different Member States (4) or to consider whether it might lay down a common EU-wide corporation tax framework, providing for a share-out arrangement to reduce the compliance costs of tax operations; |
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9.

Calls on the Commission to review all Community instruments such as Council Directive 90/435/EEC of 23 July 1990 on the common system of taxation applicable in the case of parent companies and subsidiaries of different Member States (3), and Council Directive 90/434/EEC of 23 July 1990 on the common system of taxation applicable to mergers, divisions, transfers of assets and exchanges of shares concerning companies of different Member States (4) or to consider whether it might lay down a common EU-wide corporation tax framework, providing for a share-out arrangement to reduce the compliance costs of tax operations;

| 10. | Calls on the Commission to consider the proposal to introduce a single Community document, for the purposes of administrative simplification, to allow EU-based companies to be set up; believes that such an administrative document must be compatible with the Statute for a European Company; |
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10.

Calls on the Commission to consider the proposal to introduce a single Community document, for the purposes of administrative simplification, to allow EU-based companies to be set up; believes that such an administrative document must be compatible with the Statute for a European Company;

| 11. | Calls on the Commission to take further active steps to establish a genuine European research area in order to provide the Union with the necessary basis for scientific and technological progress, encourage private and public investment in research and industry, foster links between research centres and companies of all types, including those in traditional sectors of activity, and turn research findings to account; |
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11.

Calls on the Commission to take further active steps to establish a genuine European research area in order to provide the Union with the necessary basis for scientific and technological progress, encourage private and public investment in research and industry, foster links between research centres and companies of all types, including those in traditional sectors of activity, and turn research findings to account;

| 12. | Considers that an overall industrial strategy must encompass large-scale European projects involving both public and private partners, following the model of the Galileo project, in key sectors such as renewable energy sources — including fuel cells and hydrogen — nanotechnologies, health, space, steel, security, and defence; believes that technological platforms, enabling all stakeholders to be mobilised for the purpose of drawing up a technological and strategic road map, are a useful measure; |
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12.

Considers that an overall industrial strategy must encompass large-scale European projects involving both public and private partners, following the model of the Galileo project, in key sectors such as renewable energy sources — including fuel cells and hydrogen — nanotechnologies, health, space, steel, security, and defence; believes that technological platforms, enabling all stakeholders to be mobilised for the purpose of drawing up a technological and strategic road map, are a useful measure;

| 13. | Points to the need for an adequate transport, energy, and telecommunications infrastructure network and considers that it would be desirable to launch a European public loan to finance the investment necessitated by enlargement for the regions which have less in the way of such facilities and to connect these regions with the outlying and less-favoured regions in the current Member States; |
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13.

Points to the need for an adequate transport, energy, and telecommunications infrastructure network and considers that it would be desirable to launch a European public loan to finance the investment necessitated by enlargement for the regions which have less in the way of such facilities and to connect these regions with the outlying and less-favoured regions in the current Member States;

| 14. | Points out that, under the European Charter for Small Enterprises, this industrial strategy should also include measures geared to small and micro-businesses and companies in traditional sectors of activity; |
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14.

Points out that, under the European Charter for Small Enterprises, this industrial strategy should also include measures geared to small and micro-businesses and companies in traditional sectors of activity;

| 15. | Calls on the Commission to seek, in partnership with all the organisations representing companies, to rationalise, simplify, and codify the national and Community legislative architecture applying to the internal market in order to achieve greater effectiveness, taking into account Commission communication (COM(2003) 238); and calls on the Member States to pay greater attention to improving and speeding up their transposing of Community directives concerning the internal market; |
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15.

Calls on the Commission to seek, in partnership with all the organisations representing companies, to rationalise, simplify, and codify the national and Community legislative architecture applying to the internal market in order to achieve greater effectiveness, taking into account Commission communication (COM(2003) 238); and calls on the Member States to pay greater attention to improving and speeding up their transposing of Community directives concerning the internal market;

| 16. | Calls for increased coordination between the Commission, the EU institutions and the Member States; |
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16.

Calls for increased coordination between the Commission, the EU institutions and the Member States;

| 17. | Stresses the need for a normative framework in the European Union which takes account of the international context and of the financial impact that regulation has on companies; |
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17.

Stresses the need for a normative framework in the European Union which takes account of the international context and of the financial impact that regulation has on companies;

| 18. | Calls on the Competitiveness Council to play an active role in examining those Commission proposals which have a significant effect on the competitiveness of European industry; |
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18.

Calls on the Competitiveness Council to play an active role in examining those Commission proposals which have a significant effect on the competitiveness of European industry;

| 19. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission, the Council, the parliaments of the Member States, and the social partners in the European Union. |
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19.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission, the Council, the parliaments of the Member States, and the social partners in the European Union.

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(1)  OJ C 240, 16.9.1991, p. 213.

(2)  OJ C 183, 17.7.1995, p. 26.

(3)  OJ L 225, 20.8.1990, p. 6.

(4)  OJ L 225, 20.8.1990, p. 1.

P5_TA(2003)0465

Situation in Bolivia

European Parliament resolution on the situation in Bolivia

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in Latin America, |
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having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in Latin America,

| — | having regard to Rule 37(4) of its Rules of Procedure. |
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having regard to Rule 37(4) of its Rules of Procedure.

| A. | whereas Bolivia has the worst poverty index in South America, |
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A.

whereas Bolivia has the worst poverty index in South America,

| B. | whereas the majority of the Bolivian people endure great hardship, and urgent action is needed to ensure that their demands for social justice are answered and that the developing democratic process continues to move forward, |
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B.

whereas the majority of the Bolivian people endure great hardship, and urgent action is needed to ensure that their demands for social justice are answered and that the developing democratic process continues to move forward,

| C. | whereas in recent weeks Bolivia has witnessed protests, social unrest, demonstrations, disturbances and riots, which were put down by the authorities with extreme harshness; whereas these events claimed more than 80 lives, wounding many more and causing material damage, forcing the then President, Mr Sánchez de Lozada, officially to submit his resignation to Congress, |
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C.

whereas in recent weeks Bolivia has witnessed protests, social unrest, demonstrations, disturbances and riots, which were put down by the authorities with extreme harshness; whereas these events claimed more than 80 lives, wounding many more and causing material damage, forcing the then President, Mr Sánchez de Lozada, officially to submit his resignation to Congress,

| D. | welcoming the rapid transition which has taken place in Bolivia, with the election of Vice-President Mesa Gisbert as President, in accordance with the constitutional rules in force, and the return of peace and tranquillity to the country following the departure of the former President, |
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D.

welcoming the rapid transition which has taken place in Bolivia, with the election of Vice-President Mesa Gisbert as President, in accordance with the constitutional rules in force, and the return of peace and tranquillity to the country following the departure of the former President,

| E. | whereas large sections of Bolivian society, notably the indigenous population, peasants, workers and the unemployed, are largely excluded from the country's political and economic life and have a legitimate claim to participate in it, |
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E.

whereas large sections of Bolivian society, notably the indigenous population, peasants, workers and the unemployed, are largely excluded from the country's political and economic life and have a legitimate claim to participate in it,

| F. | whereas nations enjoy sovereignty over their natural resources, and the use of those resources must be conditional on the democratically expressed will of the people, |
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F.

whereas nations enjoy sovereignty over their natural resources, and the use of those resources must be conditional on the democratically expressed will of the people,

| G. | mindful, moreover, that the exercise of democratic power does not justify indiscriminate violence against the civilian population, and that rulers must answer both legally and politically for any human rights violations they perpetrate, |
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G.

mindful, moreover, that the exercise of democratic power does not justify indiscriminate violence against the civilian population, and that rulers must answer both legally and politically for any human rights violations they perpetrate,

| H. | whereas Bolivia is the designated host for the XIIIth Ibero-American Summit in November 2003, and, together with the other Andean countries, is in the midst of a process due to lead to the conclusion of a new political dialogue and cooperation agreement with the EU in the near future, |
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H.

whereas Bolivia is the designated host for the XIIIth Ibero-American Summit in November 2003, and, together with the other Andean countries, is in the midst of a process due to lead to the conclusion of a new political dialogue and cooperation agreement with the EU in the near future,

| 1. | Reiterates its firm and resolute support for the democratic system, the rule of law and the constitutional order legitimately agreed on by the Bolivian people; |
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1.

Reiterates its firm and resolute support for the democratic system, the rule of law and the constitutional order legitimately agreed on by the Bolivian people;

| 2. | Expresses its condolences to the people and government of the Republic of Bolivia for the loss of human life and other personal and material damage caused by the repression of the popular protest movements, and condemns and repudiates all the acts of violence which occurred; |
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2.

Expresses its condolences to the people and government of the Republic of Bolivia for the loss of human life and other personal and material damage caused by the repression of the popular protest movements, and condemns and repudiates all the acts of violence which occurred;

| 3. | Takes note of the first declaration by President Mesa Gisbert, as well as his pledge to govern in a spirit of dialogue by organising a referendum on the energy issue, calling early elections and democratising the political system to render it more inclusive, notably as regards the Aymara and Quechua population; |
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3.

Takes note of the first declaration by President Mesa Gisbert, as well as his pledge to govern in a spirit of dialogue by organising a referendum on the energy issue, calling early elections and democratising the political system to render it more inclusive, notably as regards the Aymara and Quechua population;

| 4. | Calls on the authorities to inform the families of the disappeared immediately of their relatives' fate and to proceed to the rapid release of all those who have been arrested abusively for exercising the right to peaceful demonstration; calls on the OAS to take preventive measures to protect the leaders of the social movement who are under threat, such as the member of parliament Evo Morales Ayma; |
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4.

Calls on the authorities to inform the families of the disappeared immediately of their relatives' fate and to proceed to the rapid release of all those who have been arrested abusively for exercising the right to peaceful demonstration; calls on the OAS to take preventive measures to protect the leaders of the social movement who are under threat, such as the member of parliament Evo Morales Ayma;

| 5. | Calls for an exhaustive investigation to be carried out into the above mentioned events in order to clearly identify those responsible; |
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5.

Calls for an exhaustive investigation to be carried out into the above mentioned events in order to clearly identify those responsible;

| 6. | Recalls that there is no time limit on prosecution for human rights violations, and that the members of the former government must answer for such violations as they may have committed in their unacceptable repression of the popular movements; for this reason, no asylum should be granted to those leaders, who should answer in Bolivian courts for such crimes as they may have committed while in office; |
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6.

Recalls that there is no time limit on prosecution for human rights violations, and that the members of the former government must answer for such violations as they may have committed in their unacceptable repression of the popular movements; for this reason, no asylum should be granted to those leaders, who should answer in Bolivian courts for such crimes as they may have committed while in office;

| 7. | Hopes that a consensus will be found within Bolivian society so that the country's natural resources, notably its sources of energy, can serve to promote its development and the social wellbeing of the population; |
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7.

Hopes that a consensus will be found within Bolivian society so that the country's natural resources, notably its sources of energy, can serve to promote its development and the social wellbeing of the population;

| 8. | Emphasises the need for the EU to support the physical, political, social and economic reconstruction of the country, rendering it governable and paving the way for the strengthening of democracy and the rule of law, respect for human rights, notably those of Bolivia's indigenous population, economic and social development, poverty eradication and opportunities for all Bolivians; |
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8.

Emphasises the need for the EU to support the physical, political, social and economic reconstruction of the country, rendering it governable and paving the way for the strengthening of democracy and the rule of law, respect for human rights, notably those of Bolivia's indigenous population, economic and social development, poverty eradication and opportunities for all Bolivians;

| 9. | Calls on the EU Member States to take a stand within the international financial institutions (the IMF, the World Bank, the IDB) in order to resolve the problem of Bolivia's external debt; |
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9.

Calls on the EU Member States to take a stand within the international financial institutions (the IMF, the World Bank, the IDB) in order to resolve the problem of Bolivia's external debt;

| 10. | Calls for moderation and good sense to prevail in order to permit a constructive dialogue between all concerned, enabling a climate of sufficient trust and understanding to be generated so as to lead Bolivia towards a peaceful transition and allow it to overcome the current impasse; |
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10.

Calls for moderation and good sense to prevail in order to permit a constructive dialogue between all concerned, enabling a climate of sufficient trust and understanding to be generated so as to lead Bolivia towards a peaceful transition and allow it to overcome the current impasse;

| 11. | Wishes to send a European Parliament delegation to Bolivia to assess the existing situation on the spot and suggest appropriate aid to help the new government resolve the urgent problems facing it; |
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11.

Wishes to send a European Parliament delegation to Bolivia to assess the existing situation on the spot and suggest appropriate aid to help the new government resolve the urgent problems facing it;

| 12. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Governments of the Member States, the Government and Congress of the Republic of Bolivia, and the Secretary-General of the OAS. |
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12.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Governments of the Member States, the Government and Congress of the Republic of Bolivia, and the Secretary-General of the OAS.

P5_TA(2003)0466

Burundi

European Parliament resolution on human rights violations and failure to show respect for the rule of law in Burundi

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to Rule 50 of the Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 50 of the Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to UN Security Council Resolution 1375 (2001) on the situation in Burundi and its President's press statement of 9 October 2003, |
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having regard to UN Security Council Resolution 1375 (2001) on the situation in Burundi and its President's press statement of 9 October 2003,

| — | having regard to the decision of the Executive Council of the African Union on the peace process in Burundi, adopted in Maputo on 8 July 2003, |
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having regard to the decision of the Executive Council of the African Union on the peace process in Burundi, adopted in Maputo on 8 July 2003,

| — | having regard to the report on the fact-finding mission to Burundi carried out by a delegation from the Committee on Development and Cooperation from 22 to 27 June 2003, |
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having regard to the report on the fact-finding mission to Burundi carried out by a delegation from the Committee on Development and Cooperation from 22 to 27 June 2003,

| — | having regard to the statement made by the President of the Republic of Burundi before the Committee on Development and Cooperation on 9 July 2003, |
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having regard to the statement made by the President of the Republic of Burundi before the Committee on Development and Cooperation on 9 July 2003,

| — | having regard to the statement by the European Union's High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, |
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having regard to the statement by the European Union's High Representative for the Common Foreign and Security Policy,

| A. | whereas the conclusion and application of a ceasefire between all the parties is a prerequisite for the implementation of the election timetable agreed to in Arusha and the restoration of the rule of law in Burundi, |
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A.

whereas the conclusion and application of a ceasefire between all the parties is a prerequisite for the implementation of the election timetable agreed to in Arusha and the restoration of the rule of law in Burundi,

| B. | welcoming the Pretoria Protocol on Political, Defence and Security Power Sharing in Burundi, signed on 8 October 2003 between the transitional government and the CNDD-FDD movement, |
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B.

welcoming the Pretoria Protocol on Political, Defence and Security Power Sharing in Burundi, signed on 8 October 2003 between the transitional government and the CNDD-FDD movement,

| C. | whereas those agreements constitute a significant step forward in the peace process in Burundi, |
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C.

whereas those agreements constitute a significant step forward in the peace process in Burundi,

| D. | whereas the Forces for the Defence of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) suspended their attacks at the beginning of August, |
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D.

whereas the Forces for the Defence of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) suspended their attacks at the beginning of August,

| E. | whereas NGOs have reported serious delays in the administration of justice, arbitrary arrests, ill-treatment in prisons and cases of torture, which have resulted in large numbers of people being displaced, |
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E.

whereas NGOs have reported serious delays in the administration of justice, arbitrary arrests, ill-treatment in prisons and cases of torture, which have resulted in large numbers of people being displaced,

| F. | whereas there are large numbers of orphaned children, street children and child soldiers, |
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F.

whereas there are large numbers of orphaned children, street children and child soldiers,

| G. | whereas the reform of judicial, military and security services must be completed, |
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G.

whereas the reform of judicial, military and security services must be completed,

| H. | whereas a balanced representation of the communities in Burundi and of Burundi women must be guaranteed in all branches of the public service, |
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H.

whereas a balanced representation of the communities in Burundi and of Burundi women must be guaranteed in all branches of the public service,

| I. | having regard to the rise in corrupt practices in the public service, |
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I.

having regard to the rise in corrupt practices in the public service,

| J. | whereas many refugees have been ill-treated, beaten and raped while returning to Burundi from Tanzania, |
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J.

whereas many refugees have been ill-treated, beaten and raped while returning to Burundi from Tanzania,

| K. | having regard to the financial problems facing the African Union Mission to Burundi, |
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K.

having regard to the financial problems facing the African Union Mission to Burundi,

| L. | having regard to the ongoing unrest in South Kivu, which represents a threat to peace in the region, |
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L.

having regard to the ongoing unrest in South Kivu, which represents a threat to peace in the region,

| M. | whereas the Commission has signed the strategy and cooperation document and the national indicative programme for Burundi for the period 2003-2007, |
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M.

whereas the Commission has signed the strategy and cooperation document and the national indicative programme for Burundi for the period 2003-2007,

| 1. | Calls on the parties to move swiftly to implement the Pretoria Protocol's political and military clauses and encourages the Council and the Commission to assist in Burundi's peace and reconstruction process; |
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1.

Calls on the parties to move swiftly to implement the Pretoria Protocol's political and military clauses and encourages the Council and the Commission to assist in Burundi's peace and reconstruction process;

| 2. | Calls on Mr Agathon Rwasa's FNL movement to pursue the path of dialogue and asks the Burundian authorities to do their utmost to foster negotiations with that movement; |
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2.

Calls on Mr Agathon Rwasa's FNL movement to pursue the path of dialogue and asks the Burundian authorities to do their utmost to foster negotiations with that movement;

| 3. | Commends the facilitation job done by South Africa, which hosted the recent meetings between the government and the CNDD-FDD, and appreciates the continued commitment of the regional mediators; |
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3.

Commends the facilitation job done by South Africa, which hosted the recent meetings between the government and the CNDD-FDD, and appreciates the continued commitment of the regional mediators;

| 4. | Expresses its serious concern at the ongoing hostilities and the degradation of the human rights situation in Burundi, in particular with regard to women and children; |
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4.

Expresses its serious concern at the ongoing hostilities and the degradation of the human rights situation in Burundi, in particular with regard to women and children;

| 5. | Calls for consideration to be given to all possible means of pressure on the National Liberation Front (FNL), so as to bring this armed organisation to the negotiating table and to join a peace agreement; |
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5.

Calls for consideration to be given to all possible means of pressure on the National Liberation Front (FNL), so as to bring this armed organisation to the negotiating table and to join a peace agreement;

| 6. | Is extremely concerned at the reports, especially concerning areas under rebel control, of serious delays in the administration of justice, arbitrary arrests, ill-treatment in prisons and cases of torture; |
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6.

Is extremely concerned at the reports, especially concerning areas under rebel control, of serious delays in the administration of justice, arbitrary arrests, ill-treatment in prisons and cases of torture;

| 7. | Recalls the vital need for an effective ceasefire between the government and the rebels as a prerequisite for the restoration of peace, stability and the rule of law; calls on all parties to the conflict to recognise and respect the ceasefire, to disarm and to progressively participate in the peace process, and calls in particular on the National Liberation Front (FNL) to sign the Arusha peace accord; |
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7.

Recalls the vital need for an effective ceasefire between the government and the rebels as a prerequisite for the restoration of peace, stability and the rule of law; calls on all parties to the conflict to recognise and respect the ceasefire, to disarm and to progressively participate in the peace process, and calls in particular on the National Liberation Front (FNL) to sign the Arusha peace accord;

| 8. | Calls on the transitional government of Burundi to take firm action against those groups who are still destabilising the present attempts at reaching a peaceful settlement, so as to prevent the country from slipping back into a further civil war situation; |
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8.

Calls on the transitional government of Burundi to take firm action against those groups who are still destabilising the present attempts at reaching a peaceful settlement, so as to prevent the country from slipping back into a further civil war situation;

| 9. | Calls on the regional heads of state to continue their efforts to force the transitional government of Burundi and the remaining rebel groups to conclude an agreement on the implementation of the ceasefire; calls, in particular, on the CNDD-FDD and the FNL factions to stop fighting among themselves; |
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9.

Calls on the regional heads of state to continue their efforts to force the transitional government of Burundi and the remaining rebel groups to conclude an agreement on the implementation of the ceasefire; calls, in particular, on the CNDD-FDD and the FNL factions to stop fighting among themselves;

| 10. | Calls on the government of Burundi to set up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission as a matter of urgency; |
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10.

Calls on the government of Burundi to set up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission as a matter of urgency;

| 11. | Calls on the Burundi army to continue its reform aimed at ensuring a multi-ethnic composition, in accordance with the Arusha Peace Agreement concluded in August 2000, and to respect international humanitarian principles, in order to regain the people's trust; |
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11.

Calls on the Burundi army to continue its reform aimed at ensuring a multi-ethnic composition, in accordance with the Arusha Peace Agreement concluded in August 2000, and to respect international humanitarian principles, in order to regain the people's trust;

| 12. | Calls on the government of Burundi to implement the judicial reforms provided for in the Arusha Agreements, to end impunity and bring to justice all those who have perpetrated bloody crimes, and to proceed with the ratification of the Statute of the International Criminal Court; |
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12.

Calls on the government of Burundi to implement the judicial reforms provided for in the Arusha Agreements, to end impunity and bring to justice all those who have perpetrated bloody crimes, and to proceed with the ratification of the Statute of the International Criminal Court;

| 13. | Calls on the international community to provide financial aid to the government of Burundi, especially for the economic reconstruction of the country, and invites, in particular, the Commission to speed up the establishment of the Fund it has put forward to finance the African forces working to restore and maintain peace, in particular in Burundi; |
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13.

Calls on the international community to provide financial aid to the government of Burundi, especially for the economic reconstruction of the country, and invites, in particular, the Commission to speed up the establishment of the Fund it has put forward to finance the African forces working to restore and maintain peace, in particular in Burundi;

| 14. | Encourages the despatch of a mission of European senior military officials to meet their counterparts in the Burundi regular army and contribute to restructuring the army; |
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14.

Encourages the despatch of a mission of European senior military officials to meet their counterparts in the Burundi regular army and contribute to restructuring the army;

| 15. | Calls on the parties concerned to avoid ill-prepared and premature repatriation of refugees from Tanzania to Burundi and to take account of the specific needs of women, young girls and children who are head of the household during the repatriation, reinstallation and reintegration of refugees; |
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15.

Calls on the parties concerned to avoid ill-prepared and premature repatriation of refugees from Tanzania to Burundi and to take account of the specific needs of women, young girls and children who are head of the household during the repatriation, reinstallation and reintegration of refugees;

| 16. | Urges all the parties to make every effort to comply with the Arusha deadline as regards the election process, from which Burundi refugees should not be excluded, and to abide by the ballot box results; |
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16.

Urges all the parties to make every effort to comply with the Arusha deadline as regards the election process, from which Burundi refugees should not be excluded, and to abide by the ballot box results;

| 17. | Draws the attention of all parties to the need for Burundi women to be closely involved in the peace process and in the application of peace agreements; |
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17.

Draws the attention of all parties to the need for Burundi women to be closely involved in the peace process and in the application of peace agreements;

| 18. | Encourages Burundi's neighbours actively to support the peace process in Burundi, in particular by keeping a closer check on arms trafficking and bringing greater pressure to bear on the rebels who have refused to disarm; |
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18.

Encourages Burundi's neighbours actively to support the peace process in Burundi, in particular by keeping a closer check on arms trafficking and bringing greater pressure to bear on the rebels who have refused to disarm;

| 19. | Calls on all the parties to the conflict to allow all the civilian population to have access to humanitarian aid and to encourage and facilitate the work of NGOs, especially in the health sector; |
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19.

Calls on all the parties to the conflict to allow all the civilian population to have access to humanitarian aid and to encourage and facilitate the work of NGOs, especially in the health sector;

| 20. | Calls on the Commission to step up staffing and security levels for its delegation in Bujumbura; |
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20.

Calls on the Commission to step up staffing and security levels for its delegation in Bujumbura;

| 21. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the African Union Commission and Executive Council, and the governments of Burundi, Tanzania and South Africa. |
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21.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the African Union Commission and Executive Council, and the governments of Burundi, Tanzania and South Africa.

P5_TA(2003)0467

Turkmenistan and Central Asia

European Parliament resolution on Turkmenistan, including Central Asia

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to its previous resolutions on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, |
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having regard to its previous resolutions on Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan,

| — | having regard to its resolution of 4 September 2003 on human rights in the world in 2002 and the European Union's human rights policy (1), |
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having regard to its resolution of 4 September 2003 on human rights in the world in 2002 and the European Union's human rights policy (1),

| — | having regard to the partnership and cooperation agreement between the EU and Turkmenistan, signed in May 1998, which is not yet in force, and the partnership and cooperation agreements with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, which include a human rights clause, |
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having regard to the partnership and cooperation agreement between the EU and Turkmenistan, signed in May 1998, which is not yet in force, and the partnership and cooperation agreements with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, which include a human rights clause,

| — | having regard to the EC Strategy Paper for Central Asia 2002-2006, |
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having regard to the EC Strategy Paper for Central Asia 2002-2006,

| — | having regard to the EU statements on Turkmenistan of 19 December 2002, 20 March 2003 and 3 April 2003 in the framework of the OSCE Permanent Council, |
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having regard to the EU statements on Turkmenistan of 19 December 2002, 20 March 2003 and 3 April 2003 in the framework of the OSCE Permanent Council,

| — | having regard to the EU Presidency declarations on Turkmenistan of 10 December 2002 and 20 January 2003, |
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having regard to the EU Presidency declarations on Turkmenistan of 10 December 2002 and 20 January 2003,

| — | having regard to the resolution of the UN Commission on Human Rights of 16 April 2003 on the situation of human rights in Turkmenistan, |
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having regard to the resolution of the UN Commission on Human Rights of 16 April 2003 on the situation of human rights in Turkmenistan,

| — | having regard to Turkmenistan's obligations under the ICCPR, the ICESCR, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, and other major human rights treaties, |
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having regard to Turkmenistan's obligations under the ICCPR, the ICESCR, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, and other major human rights treaties,

| A. | whereas Turkmenistan is consistently violating all its obligations under the above-mentioned international Conventions, |
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A.

whereas Turkmenistan is consistently violating all its obligations under the above-mentioned international Conventions,

| B. | whereas the already appalling human rights situation in Turkmenistan has deteriorated dramatically recently, and there is evidence that this Central Asian state has acquired one of the worst totalitarian systems in the world, |
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B.

whereas the already appalling human rights situation in Turkmenistan has deteriorated dramatically recently, and there is evidence that this Central Asian state has acquired one of the worst totalitarian systems in the world,

| C. | whereas Turkmenistan has consistently ignored its obligations under the major human rights treaties it is a party to, and has systematically failed to implement the recommendations contained in the March 2003 report by the OSCE's Special Rapporteur on Turkmenistan and the April 2003 resolution of the UN Commission on Human Rights, |
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C.

whereas Turkmenistan has consistently ignored its obligations under the major human rights treaties it is a party to, and has systematically failed to implement the recommendations contained in the March 2003 report by the OSCE's Special Rapporteur on Turkmenistan and the April 2003 resolution of the UN Commission on Human Rights,

| D. | whereas Turkmenistan remains a one-party state where civil and political rights, including the freedoms of expression, religion, association and assembly, are severely limited and ethnic minorities face large-scale discrimination, |
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D.

whereas Turkmenistan remains a one-party state where civil and political rights, including the freedoms of expression, religion, association and assembly, are severely limited and ethnic minorities face large-scale discrimination,

| E. | whereas the deterioration of the health and education systems in Turkmenistan has led to the closure of important scientific and cultural institutions and the departure of skilled and qualified people, |
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E.

whereas the deterioration of the health and education systems in Turkmenistan has led to the closure of important scientific and cultural institutions and the departure of skilled and qualified people,

| F. | whereas under the Law on Freedom of Conscience and Religious Organisations, religious congregations are required to register with the government, and since re-registration of religious organisations was made compulsory in early 1997, only two groups — the Russian Orthodox Church and the Sunni Muslims — have obtained registration, while all others face heavy discrimination, |
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F.

whereas under the Law on Freedom of Conscience and Religious Organisations, religious congregations are required to register with the government, and since re-registration of religious organisations was made compulsory in early 1997, only two groups — the Russian Orthodox Church and the Sunni Muslims — have obtained registration, while all others face heavy discrimination,

| G. | whereas those belonging to religious groups that are not officially sanctioned have been denied any public religious activities and have for years faced imprisonment, deportation, internal exile, eviction and harassment, |
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G.

whereas those belonging to religious groups that are not officially sanctioned have been denied any public religious activities and have for years faced imprisonment, deportation, internal exile, eviction and harassment,

| H. | whereas political prisoners are reportedly ill-treated, serving long sentences after unfair trials, and are denied necessary medical treatment, |
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H.

whereas political prisoners are reportedly ill-treated, serving long sentences after unfair trials, and are denied necessary medical treatment,

| I. | whereas, following an alleged coup d'état in November 2002, the authorities have proceeded to carry out mass arrests and there have been credible allegations of torture and ill-treatment of critics of the government and of their relatives, |
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I.

whereas, following an alleged coup d'état in November 2002, the authorities have proceeded to carry out mass arrests and there have been credible allegations of torture and ill-treatment of critics of the government and of their relatives,

| J. | whereas the persecution of relatives has included evictions, confiscation of property and dismissals from jobs, |
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J.

whereas the persecution of relatives has included evictions, confiscation of property and dismissals from jobs,

| K. | whereas several opponents of the regime have been sentenced to terms of up to life imprisonment in grossly unfair and farcical trials with no access to independent observers, and some of them are reported to have died in custody, |
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K.

whereas several opponents of the regime have been sentenced to terms of up to life imprisonment in grossly unfair and farcical trials with no access to independent observers, and some of them are reported to have died in custody,

| L. | whereas the Halk Maslakhaty (People's Council) has issued a decree declaring all criticism of the President and his policies to be treason, punishable by penalties of up to life imprisonment, |
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L.

whereas the Halk Maslakhaty (People's Council) has issued a decree declaring all criticism of the President and his policies to be treason, punishable by penalties of up to life imprisonment,

| M. | whereas the government has declared Rukhnama, a ‘holy’ book written by the President, to be the new spiritual guide, the study of which has become mandatory in the country's schools, universities, and state bodies, |
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M.

whereas the government has declared Rukhnama, a ‘holy’ book written by the President, to be the new spiritual guide, the study of which has become mandatory in the country's schools, universities, and state bodies,

On Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

| N. | whereas in Kazakhstan an improvement in the country's human rights record has been tempered by media censorship and cases of trials not considered fair by OSCE standards, |
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N.

whereas in Kazakhstan an improvement in the country's human rights record has been tempered by media censorship and cases of trials not considered fair by OSCE standards,

| O. | whereas in Kyrgyzstan respect for human rights has been tempered by examples of harassment of opposition figures, journalists, persons working for non-governmental organisations and human rights activists, |
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O.

whereas in Kyrgyzstan respect for human rights has been tempered by examples of harassment of opposition figures, journalists, persons working for non-governmental organisations and human rights activists,

| P. | whereas in Tajikistan respect for human rights has improved in recent years, but limitations on freedom of expression and freedom of conscience and frequent recourse to the death penalty mean there is still much reform needed if the country is to comply with the human rights provisions contained in its Partnership and Cooperation Agreements with the EU, |
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P.

whereas in Tajikistan respect for human rights has improved in recent years, but limitations on freedom of expression and freedom of conscience and frequent recourse to the death penalty mean there is still much reform needed if the country is to comply with the human rights provisions contained in its Partnership and Cooperation Agreements with the EU,

| Q. | whereas in Uzbekistan some progress has been made in developing the rule of law and openness of the media, and many NGOs are allowed to work in the country, but there is still a suppression of free speech and violation of human rights, as illustrated and exacerbated by the case of the Uzbek journalist Ruslan Sharipov, who has been tried in camera and sentenced to four years' imprisonment on charges of homosexual conduct, |
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Q.

whereas in Uzbekistan some progress has been made in developing the rule of law and openness of the media, and many NGOs are allowed to work in the country, but there is still a suppression of free speech and violation of human rights, as illustrated and exacerbated by the case of the Uzbek journalist Ruslan Sharipov, who has been tried in camera and sentenced to four years' imprisonment on charges of homosexual conduct,

On Turkmenistan

| 1. | Deplores the deterioration of the human rights situation in Turkmenistan; |
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1.

Deplores the deterioration of the human rights situation in Turkmenistan;

| 2. | Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to implement all the recommendations contained in the resolution adopted in April 2003 at the 59th session of the UN Commission on Human Rights, as well as the recommendations made by the OSCE-appointed rapporteur Professor Emmanuel Decaux in his March 2003 report; |
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2.

Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to implement all the recommendations contained in the resolution adopted in April 2003 at the 59th session of the UN Commission on Human Rights, as well as the recommendations made by the OSCE-appointed rapporteur Professor Emmanuel Decaux in his March 2003 report;

| 3. | Urges the Turkmen authorities to respect Turkmenistan's obligations under international law and stop the attacks on, and torture and ill-treatment of, political opponents; |
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3.

Urges the Turkmen authorities to respect Turkmenistan's obligations under international law and stop the attacks on, and torture and ill-treatment of, political opponents;

| 4. | Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to conduct impartial and thorough investigations into all the reports of the deaths in custody of Amanmukhamed Yklymov, A. Prokofiev and the former parliamentary Speaker, Tagan Khallyev; |
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Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to conduct impartial and thorough investigations into all the reports of the deaths in custody of Amanmukhamed Yklymov, A. Prokofiev and the former parliamentary Speaker, Tagan Khallyev;

| 5. | Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to conduct impartial and thorough investigations into all allegations of torture and ill-treatment of persons held in custody, including the former Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan, Amb. Boris Shikhmuradov and Amb. Batyr Berdyev, and the former head of the Presidential Administration, Amb. Yazgeldi Gundogdyev, to bring to justice those found responsible and to provide full reparation to the victims; |
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Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to conduct impartial and thorough investigations into all allegations of torture and ill-treatment of persons held in custody, including the former Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan, Amb. Boris Shikhmuradov and Amb. Batyr Berdyev, and the former head of the Presidential Administration, Amb. Yazgeldi Gundogdyev, to bring to justice those found responsible and to provide full reparation to the victims;

| 6. | Calls on the Turkmenistan government to immediately and unconditionally release all prisoners of conscience, including Nikolay Shelekhov and Kurban Zakirov and the political prisoner Mukhametkuli Aymuradov, convicted in 1995 in an unfair trial; |
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Calls on the Turkmenistan government to immediately and unconditionally release all prisoners of conscience, including Nikolay Shelekhov and Kurban Zakirov and the political prisoner Mukhametkuli Aymuradov, convicted in 1995 in an unfair trial;

| 7. | Calls on the Turkmenistan government to ensure that all those convicted in connection with the events of 25 November 2002 as well as all other political prisoners who were sentenced following unfair trials are granted a retrial in procedures which meet international standards of fairness, and also to ensure that independent observers are granted access to the trials; |
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Calls on the Turkmenistan government to ensure that all those convicted in connection with the events of 25 November 2002 as well as all other political prisoners who were sentenced following unfair trials are granted a retrial in procedures which meet international standards of fairness, and also to ensure that independent observers are granted access to the trials;

| 8. | Calls on the Turkmen authorities to allow the International Committee of the Red Cross access to prisoners; |
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Calls on the Turkmen authorities to allow the International Committee of the Red Cross access to prisoners;

| 9. | Calls on the Turkmen authorities to allow non-governmental organisations and civil society activists to carry out their peaceful activities free from harassment and persecution and to register and operate freely; |
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Calls on the Turkmen authorities to allow non-governmental organisations and civil society activists to carry out their peaceful activities free from harassment and persecution and to register and operate freely;

| 10. | Calls on the Turkmen authorities to ensure that independent observers are granted access to criminal trials; |
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10.

Calls on the Turkmen authorities to ensure that independent observers are granted access to criminal trials;

| 11. | Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to allow the registration of opposition political parties, free from the threat of imprisonment, detention or harassment; |
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11.

Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to allow the registration of opposition political parties, free from the threat of imprisonment, detention or harassment;

| 12. | Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to respect the principle of religious freedom, abolish all restrictions on activities of religious minorities and repeal the presidential ruling that restricts registration of religious groups; |
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12.

Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to respect the principle of religious freedom, abolish all restrictions on activities of religious minorities and repeal the presidential ruling that restricts registration of religious groups;

| 13. | Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to move swiftly towards democracy and the rule of law, to conduct democratic elections under the supervision of international observers and to restore the legitimate power of Parliament; |
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13.

Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to move swiftly towards democracy and the rule of law, to conduct democratic elections under the supervision of international observers and to restore the legitimate power of Parliament;

| 14. | Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to end the policy of forced internal resettlement, withdraw the clause prohibiting dual citizenship from the Constitution, abolish the compulsory exit visa requirement and restore the right to study abroad; |
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14.

Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to end the policy of forced internal resettlement, withdraw the clause prohibiting dual citizenship from the Constitution, abolish the compulsory exit visa requirement and restore the right to study abroad;

| 15. | Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to uphold the right of freedom of movement by, inter alia, repealing, permanently and immediately, the exit visa requirement, the residence permit requirement and the policy of forced internal resettlement; |
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15.

Calls on the government of Turkmenistan to uphold the right of freedom of movement by, inter alia, repealing, permanently and immediately, the exit visa requirement, the residence permit requirement and the policy of forced internal resettlement;

On Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan

| 16. | Welcomes the release of the political prisoner Mukhtar Ablyazov by the Kazakh authorities; |
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16.

Welcomes the release of the political prisoner Mukhtar Ablyazov by the Kazakh authorities;

| 17. | Calls on the government of Kazakhstan to unconditionally release the remaining political prisoners, notably Galymzhan Zhakiyanov, co-founder of the Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan, and Sergei Duvanov, an independent journalist; |
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17.

Calls on the government of Kazakhstan to unconditionally release the remaining political prisoners, notably Galymzhan Zhakiyanov, co-founder of the Democratic Choice of Kazakhstan, and Sergei Duvanov, an independent journalist;

| 18. | Calls for the immediate release of the opposition leader Felix Kulov in Kyrgyzstan and the opposition leader Muhammad Bekjanov in Uzbekistan; |
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18.

Calls for the immediate release of the opposition leader Felix Kulov in Kyrgyzstan and the opposition leader Muhammad Bekjanov in Uzbekistan;

| 19. | Urges the government of Kazakhstan to reform the laws on criminal defamation which have hampered press freedom by making all criticism of government officials liable to punitive defamation suits and often result in prohibitively large fines that newspapers or magazines are unable to pay, forcing them to close down; |
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Urges the government of Kazakhstan to reform the laws on criminal defamation which have hampered press freedom by making all criticism of government officials liable to punitive defamation suits and often result in prohibitively large fines that newspapers or magazines are unable to pay, forcing them to close down;

| 20. | Expresses similar concerns, to a lesser degree, over freedom of the press in Kyrgyzstan; |
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Expresses similar concerns, to a lesser degree, over freedom of the press in Kyrgyzstan;

| 21. | Calls on the government of Kyrgyzstan to respect the principles of freedom of speech and assembly and to declare a moratorium on arbitrary civil suits taken out by government officials against journalists and independent media outlets; |
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21.

Calls on the government of Kyrgyzstan to respect the principles of freedom of speech and assembly and to declare a moratorium on arbitrary civil suits taken out by government officials against journalists and independent media outlets;

| 22. | Calls on the government of Tajikistan to respect the principles of freedom of speech and expression by ensuring an end to pressure on and intimidation of journalists; |
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22.

Calls on the government of Tajikistan to respect the principles of freedom of speech and expression by ensuring an end to pressure on and intimidation of journalists;

| 23. | Calls on the government of Uzbekistan to end the climate of persecution and fear affecting human rights activists, to respect the principles of freedom of speech and expression and to release Mr Ruslan Sharipov immediately; |
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23.

Calls on the government of Uzbekistan to end the climate of persecution and fear affecting human rights activists, to respect the principles of freedom of speech and expression and to release Mr Ruslan Sharipov immediately;

| 24. | Calls on the Committee on Foreign Affairs to examine, within its working group on human rights, the human rights situation in the countries of Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan; |
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24.

Calls on the Committee on Foreign Affairs to examine, within its working group on human rights, the human rights situation in the countries of Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan;

| 25. | Calls on the Commission to develop and strengthen the TACIS democracy programmes for these countries, with a view, in particular, to promoting media freedom and the independence of the judiciary; |
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25.

Calls on the Commission to develop and strengthen the TACIS democracy programmes for these countries, with a view, in particular, to promoting media freedom and the independence of the judiciary;

| 26. | Calls on the Council to adopt a Common Strategy for the Central Asian Republics, so as to make the relations of the EU with those countries more effective, consistent and coherent; |
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26.

Calls on the Council to adopt a Common Strategy for the Central Asian Republics, so as to make the relations of the EU with those countries more effective, consistent and coherent;

| 27. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Government of Turkmenistan, the Government of Kazakhstan, the Government of Kyrgyzstan, the Government of Tajikistan and the Government of Uzbekistan. |
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27.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the Government of Turkmenistan, the Government of Kazakhstan, the Government of Kyrgyzstan, the Government of Tajikistan and the Government of Uzbekistan.

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(1)  P5_TA(2003)0375.

P5_TA(2003)0468

Nepal

European Parliament resolution on Nepal

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to its previous resolutions on Nepal, |
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having regard to its previous resolutions on Nepal,

| — | having regard to the Rapid Reaction Mechanism, an important facility designed to allow a swift and flexible response to situations of deteriorating stability in countries which receive EU assistance, |
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having regard to the Rapid Reaction Mechanism, an important facility designed to allow a swift and flexible response to situations of deteriorating stability in countries which receive EU assistance,

| — | having regard to Rule 50(5) of the Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 50(5) of the Rules of Procedure,

| A. | recognising the deep aspirations of the Nepalese people to achieve a just and lasting peace in their country, an open and democratic society and the attainment of progress and prosperity for all, |
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A.

recognising the deep aspirations of the Nepalese people to achieve a just and lasting peace in their country, an open and democratic society and the attainment of progress and prosperity for all,

| B. | recognising that sovereignty for the people, pluralist parliamentary democracy, constitutional monarchy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms constitute the salient features of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal of 1990, promulgated as an outcome of the popular movement of 1990, |
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B.

recognising that sovereignty for the people, pluralist parliamentary democracy, constitutional monarchy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms constitute the salient features of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Nepal of 1990, promulgated as an outcome of the popular movement of 1990,

| C. | whereas on 29 January 2003 a promising armistice was declared between the Maoist insurgents (CPN-M) and the government, followed by the signing of a code of conduct by both sides on 13 March 2003, the release of several Maoist leaders from prison and the beginning of peace negotiations, |
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C.

whereas on 29 January 2003 a promising armistice was declared between the Maoist insurgents (CPN-M) and the government, followed by the signing of a code of conduct by both sides on 13 March 2003, the release of several Maoist leaders from prison and the beginning of peace negotiations,

| D. | whereas on 27 August 2003 the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) announced the end of the eightmonth truce, |
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D.

whereas on 27 August 2003 the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) announced the end of the eightmonth truce,

| E. | whereas the confrontations since the truce ended in late August have left more than 300 people dead and many more injured, most of them civilians and many of them children, |
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E.

whereas the confrontations since the truce ended in late August have left more than 300 people dead and many more injured, most of them civilians and many of them children,

| F. | whereas the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) is no longer insisting on the abolition of the monarchy as a sine qua non, |
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F.

whereas the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) is no longer insisting on the abolition of the monarchy as a sine qua non,

| G. | welcoming the fact that the Concept of the Forward-looking Agenda on the Reforms in the State System submitted by the present government provides a basis for negotiations between the government and the rebels, |
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G.

welcoming the fact that the Concept of the Forward-looking Agenda on the Reforms in the State System submitted by the present government provides a basis for negotiations between the government and the rebels,

| H. | recognising the validity and great importance of convening a round-table conference of representatives of all parties, nationalities, regions, genders and communities, and asking the Council and the Commission to facilitate the convening of this conference if requested to do so by all concerned, |
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H.

recognising the validity and great importance of convening a round-table conference of representatives of all parties, nationalities, regions, genders and communities, and asking the Council and the Commission to facilitate the convening of this conference if requested to do so by all concerned,

| I. | dismayed, while noting with appreciation the reception by Nepal of Tibetan and Bhutanese refugees over the years, by the deportation a few months ago of 18 Tibetans to Tibet, |
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I.

dismayed, while noting with appreciation the reception by Nepal of Tibetan and Bhutanese refugees over the years, by the deportation a few months ago of 18 Tibetans to Tibet,

| J. | noting the assurance given by Nepal that there has been no change in the policy of His Majesty's Government of Nepal (HMG/N) on refugees, |
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J.

noting the assurance given by Nepal that there has been no change in the policy of His Majesty's Government of Nepal (HMG/N) on refugees,

| K. | expressing satisfaction at the growing relations and cooperation between the EU and Nepal, |
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K.

expressing satisfaction at the growing relations and cooperation between the EU and Nepal,

| 1. | Expresses its deep concern at the breakdown of the ceasefire and the recent upsurge in violence in Nepal leading to huge loss of life and injury; |
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1.

Expresses its deep concern at the breakdown of the ceasefire and the recent upsurge in violence in Nepal leading to huge loss of life and injury;

| 2. | Urges the government of Nepal and the Maoist rebels to declare an immediate ceasefire and to observe the code of conduct agreed upon by both sides in March this year and to resume the peace talks; |
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2.

Urges the government of Nepal and the Maoist rebels to declare an immediate ceasefire and to observe the code of conduct agreed upon by both sides in March this year and to resume the peace talks;

| 3. | Is concerned that the return to violence will detract seriously from the efforts to resolve the status of the Bhutanese refugees living in the refugee camps of eastern Nepal; |
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3.

Is concerned that the return to violence will detract seriously from the efforts to resolve the status of the Bhutanese refugees living in the refugee camps of eastern Nepal;

| 4. | Requests HMG/N to give assurances that it will cooperate with UNHCR to prevent any recurrence of deportation and to grant Tibetan and Bhutanese refugees the rights of proper care to which they are entitled under international human rights law; |
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4.

Requests HMG/N to give assurances that it will cooperate with UNHCR to prevent any recurrence of deportation and to grant Tibetan and Bhutanese refugees the rights of proper care to which they are entitled under international human rights law;

| 5. | Is concerned at the UNHCR decision to phase out assistance for the Bhutanese refugee camps and supports the call on the aid donors by international human rights organisations to convene an international conference to resolve the long-standing Bhutanese refugee crisis by bringing all stakeholders together; |
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5.

Is concerned at the UNHCR decision to phase out assistance for the Bhutanese refugee camps and supports the call on the aid donors by international human rights organisations to convene an international conference to resolve the long-standing Bhutanese refugee crisis by bringing all stakeholders together;

| 6. | Endorses the Concept of the Forward-Looking Agenda on the Reforms of the State System submitted by the government of Nepal during the third round of peace talks with the Maoist rebels as a basis for negotiations between the two sides; |
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6.

Endorses the Concept of the Forward-Looking Agenda on the Reforms of the State System submitted by the government of Nepal during the third round of peace talks with the Maoist rebels as a basis for negotiations between the two sides;

| 7. | Calls for a resumption of the democratic process, particularly the appointment of a government which is accountable to the parliament, and calls at the same time on the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) to convert itself into an institutional political force, putting forward its ideas and its candidates for election, and to stop using violence immediately; |
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7.

Calls for a resumption of the democratic process, particularly the appointment of a government which is accountable to the parliament, and calls at the same time on the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) to convert itself into an institutional political force, putting forward its ideas and its candidates for election, and to stop using violence immediately;

| 8. | Considers that confidence-building measures funded by the Rapid Reaction Mechanism should be put in place immediately; |
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8.

Considers that confidence-building measures funded by the Rapid Reaction Mechanism should be put in place immediately;

| 9. | Calls on the Commission, therefore, to play a more active role in giving the peace process a new momentum and to take an early initiative to fund confidence-building measures such as workshops and local training on conflict resolution, constitutional measures and civil society participation in the peace process through information campaigns; |
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9.

Calls on the Commission, therefore, to play a more active role in giving the peace process a new momentum and to take an early initiative to fund confidence-building measures such as workshops and local training on conflict resolution, constitutional measures and civil society participation in the peace process through information campaigns;

| 10. | Requests the Commission and Council to provide and facilitate support and assistance to the parties by carrying out formal peace negotiations and undertaking development, relief and rehabilitation programmes and projects to lay the ground for a just and lasting peace; |
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10.

Requests the Commission and Council to provide and facilitate support and assistance to the parties by carrying out formal peace negotiations and undertaking development, relief and rehabilitation programmes and projects to lay the ground for a just and lasting peace;

| 11. | Calls on the Commission and the administration of the Member States to scrutinise closely the final destination of all assistance to Nepal and to make sure that it serves its primary purpose of poverty alleviation and addresses the underlying causes of conflict in the country; |
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11.

Calls on the Commission and the administration of the Member States to scrutinise closely the final destination of all assistance to Nepal and to make sure that it serves its primary purpose of poverty alleviation and addresses the underlying causes of conflict in the country;

| 12. | Calls on the Council to state whether it is now ready actively to consider the appointment of an EU Special Representative for Nepal and to indicate what other new initiatives it is prepared to support and what efforts it will undertake internationally to restore peace in Nepal; |
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12.

Calls on the Council to state whether it is now ready actively to consider the appointment of an EU Special Representative for Nepal and to indicate what other new initiatives it is prepared to support and what efforts it will undertake internationally to restore peace in Nepal;

| 13. | Expresses the hope that the recently established EC delegation office in Kathmandu will help strengthen EU-Nepal relations and cooperation, and calls upon the Commission to make the necessary arrangements to increase the size of the delegation with appropriate additional manpower; |
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13.

Expresses the hope that the recently established EC delegation office in Kathmandu will help strengthen EU-Nepal relations and cooperation, and calls upon the Commission to make the necessary arrangements to increase the size of the delegation with appropriate additional manpower;

| 14. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the governments of the Member States, the government of India, the government of Nepal and the government of Bhutan. |
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14.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the governments of the Member States, the government of India, the government of Nepal and the government of Bhutan.

P5_TA(2003)0469

Common fisheries policy

European Parliament resolution on the Commission communication to the Council and the European Parliament ‘Towards uniform and effective implementation of the common fisheries policy’ (COM(2003) 130 — 2003/2104(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the Commission communication (COM(2003) 130), |
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having regard to the Commission communication (COM(2003) 130),

| — | having regard to Rules 47(2) and 163 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rules 47(2) and 163 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries (A5-0331/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries (A5-0331/2003),

| A. | whereas, despite the progress achieved in recent years regarding the operation of the surveillance and monitoring mechanisms, there are still aspects which need to be improved, |
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A.

whereas, despite the progress achieved in recent years regarding the operation of the surveillance and monitoring mechanisms, there are still aspects which need to be improved,

| B. | whereas the reform of the common fisheries policy (CFP) was adopted under Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (1); and whereas Chapter V of that Regulation provides for a new legal framework for a Community control and enforcement system, |
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B.

whereas the reform of the common fisheries policy (CFP) was adopted under Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the common fisheries policy (1); and whereas Chapter V of that Regulation provides for a new legal framework for a Community control and enforcement system,

| C. | whereas the experience and training arising from fisheries monitoring missions offer a solid basis for the effective implementation of fisheries monitoring, and these should therefore be stepped up, |
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C.

whereas the experience and training arising from fisheries monitoring missions offer a solid basis for the effective implementation of fisheries monitoring, and these should therefore be stepped up,

| D. | whereas it is essential to ensure that access to and exploitation of fish stocks are monitored at all stages of the fisheries chain on the basis of a regime combining clear rules with a single monitoring procedure, which should apply both at the catch stage and to the transport and marketing of fisheries products; whereas such a regime should yield results which are properly comparable, whatever the operator's nationality and whichever national inspection service is responsible, |
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D.

whereas it is essential to ensure that access to and exploitation of fish stocks are monitored at all stages of the fisheries chain on the basis of a regime combining clear rules with a single monitoring procedure, which should apply both at the catch stage and to the transport and marketing of fisheries products; whereas such a regime should yield results which are properly comparable, whatever the operator's nationality and whichever national inspection service is responsible,

| E. | having regard to the need for full participation by those concerned in all the stages of the policy, from conception to execution, taking account of the regional dimension inherent in the common fisheries policy and reflecting the specific characteristics of fisheries management and its impact on vulnerable coastal communities, |
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E.

having regard to the need for full participation by those concerned in all the stages of the policy, from conception to execution, taking account of the regional dimension inherent in the common fisheries policy and reflecting the specific characteristics of fisheries management and its impact on vulnerable coastal communities,

| F. | whereas the rules governing fisheries are more likely to meet with acceptance and compliance on the part of fishermen if the decision-making process includes the participation of fishermen's organisations, |
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F.

whereas the rules governing fisheries are more likely to meet with acceptance and compliance on the part of fishermen if the decision-making process includes the participation of fishermen's organisations,

| G. | whereas, in line with Community principles, responsibility for monitoring the implementation of Community legislation is primarily a matter for the Member States, while the Commission has the ‘watchdog’ task of checking that Community law is properly applied, |
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G.

whereas, in line with Community principles, responsibility for monitoring the implementation of Community legislation is primarily a matter for the Member States, while the Commission has the ‘watchdog’ task of checking that Community law is properly applied,

| H. | having regard to the need to respect the international principles and guidelines concerning sustainable fisheries management, |
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H.

having regard to the need to respect the international principles and guidelines concerning sustainable fisheries management,

| I. | having regard to the proposal in the Commission's communication on an action plan, to be implemented in the short term, aimed at ensuring that access to and exploitation of stocks are monitored at all stages of the fisheries chain; whereas a proposal is to be prepared for the creation of a joint inspection structure, in the context of the establishment of a Community fisheries control agency, |
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I.

having regard to the proposal in the Commission's communication on an action plan, to be implemented in the short term, aimed at ensuring that access to and exploitation of stocks are monitored at all stages of the fisheries chain; whereas a proposal is to be prepared for the creation of a joint inspection structure, in the context of the establishment of a Community fisheries control agency,

| J. | having regard to the diverse nature of the technical, human and material resources available and of the institutions responsible for fisheries monitoring in the Member States, |
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J.

having regard to the diverse nature of the technical, human and material resources available and of the institutions responsible for fisheries monitoring in the Member States,

| K. | having regard to the growing need to step up inspections in the waters of international fisheries organisations and bearing in mind that the Commission, as a contracting party, could help to ensure greater standardisation of these tasks, |
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K.

having regard to the growing need to step up inspections in the waters of international fisheries organisations and bearing in mind that the Commission, as a contracting party, could help to ensure greater standardisation of these tasks,

| 1. | Takes note of the Commission communication ‘Towards uniform and effective implementation of the common fisheries policy’; |
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1.

Takes note of the Commission communication ‘Towards uniform and effective implementation of the common fisheries policy’;

| 2. | Stresses that the experience and training arising from fisheries monitoring missions offer a solid basis for the effective implementation of fisheries monitoring, and believes that the present set-up should serve as the starting-point for action to improve cooperation in implementing the Community's inspection and surveillance strategy; |
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2.

Stresses that the experience and training arising from fisheries monitoring missions offer a solid basis for the effective implementation of fisheries monitoring, and believes that the present set-up should serve as the starting-point for action to improve cooperation in implementing the Community's inspection and surveillance strategy;

| 3. | Emphasises the need for real participation of the interested parties in all stages of the policy, from conception to execution, on a basis taking account of the regional and decentralising dimensions inherent in the common fisheries policy and reflecting the specific characteristics of fisheries management and its impact on vulnerable coastal communities; |
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3.

Emphasises the need for real participation of the interested parties in all stages of the policy, from conception to execution, on a basis taking account of the regional and decentralising dimensions inherent in the common fisheries policy and reflecting the specific characteristics of fisheries management and its impact on vulnerable coastal communities;

| 4. | Points out that the rules governing fisheries are more likely to meet with acceptance and compliance on the part of fishermen if the decision-making process includes the participation of the fishermen themselves at all levels; |
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4.

Points out that the rules governing fisheries are more likely to meet with acceptance and compliance on the part of fishermen if the decision-making process includes the participation of the fishermen themselves at all levels;

| 5. | Welcomes the notion of an action plan for short-term implementation (2003-2005), with the objectives of improving the coordination of inspection and surveillance activities at Community level, rationalising resources and setting priorities; |
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5.

Welcomes the notion of an action plan for short-term implementation (2003-2005), with the objectives of improving the coordination of inspection and surveillance activities at Community level, rationalising resources and setting priorities;

| 6. | Stresses that this action plan must have an impact on those aspects requiring greater cooperation between Member States, especially in international areas governed by regional organisations to which the EU is a contracting party, and that the efforts of cross-border producer organisations in particular could make a contribution to this; |
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6.

Stresses that this action plan must have an impact on those aspects requiring greater cooperation between Member States, especially in international areas governed by regional organisations to which the EU is a contracting party, and that the efforts of cross-border producer organisations in particular could make a contribution to this;

| 7. | Expresses its support for the measures aimed at harmonising processes and objectives, in dialogue with the sector and the national authorities, while not losing sight of objective regional differences or undermining the specific role of individual Member States; |
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7.

Expresses its support for the measures aimed at harmonising processes and objectives, in dialogue with the sector and the national authorities, while not losing sight of objective regional differences or undermining the specific role of individual Member States;

| 8. | Lays particular stress on the first group of measures, aimed at achieving a more effective use of national inspection and surveillance resources in selected fisheries or population units; points out that these need to be examined and debated by all the interested parties, including fishermen's organisations, producers, vessel owners and national authorities; |
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8.

Lays particular stress on the first group of measures, aimed at achieving a more effective use of national inspection and surveillance resources in selected fisheries or population units; points out that these need to be examined and debated by all the interested parties, including fishermen's organisations, producers, vessel owners and national authorities;

| 9. | Stresses that monitoring, inspection and vigilance need to be rationalised via the use of new technology: as this may require major investment, sufficient funding must be provided in the Community budget, and support must be given to Member States needing it; |
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9.

Stresses that monitoring, inspection and vigilance need to be rationalised via the use of new technology: as this may require major investment, sufficient funding must be provided in the Community budget, and support must be given to Member States needing it;

| 10. | Favours the adoption of specific monitoring programmes, especially with a view to setting common criteria and priorities for inspection, with regard to each selected fishery or population unit (from catch to marketing); believes that there must be transparency as regards the results of inspection and surveillance activities; |
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10.

Favours the adoption of specific monitoring programmes, especially with a view to setting common criteria and priorities for inspection, with regard to each selected fishery or population unit (from catch to marketing); believes that there must be transparency as regards the results of inspection and surveillance activities;

| 11. | Stresses that the programmes must be based on the experience acquired over the years by the various Member States, notably in crossborder cooperation; |
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11.

Stresses that the programmes must be based on the experience acquired over the years by the various Member States, notably in crossborder cooperation;

| 12. | Draws attention to the crucial role of the national authorities in the monitoring and evaluation of inspection and surveillance activities, on the basis of shared criteria and priorities and developments in fishery activities; calls for the results to be made available to other Member States and the Commission on the basis of prior joint agreements; |
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12.

Draws attention to the crucial role of the national authorities in the monitoring and evaluation of inspection and surveillance activities, on the basis of shared criteria and priorities and developments in fishery activities; calls for the results to be made available to other Member States and the Commission on the basis of prior joint agreements;

| 13. | Stresses the importance of regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the specific monitoring programmes; |
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13.

Stresses the importance of regularly evaluating the effectiveness of the specific monitoring programmes;

| 14. | Welcomes the very necessary proposal to introduce a code of conduct for inspection, on the basis of dialogue with the sector and the national authorities; |
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14.

Welcomes the very necessary proposal to introduce a code of conduct for inspection, on the basis of dialogue with the sector and the national authorities;

| 15. | Welcomes the Commission's intention to submit a proposal for the creation of a joint inspection structure, in the context of establishing a Community fisheries control agency with a view to ensuring coordination of national inspection and surveillance resources; |
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15.

Welcomes the Commission's intention to submit a proposal for the creation of a joint inspection structure, in the context of establishing a Community fisheries control agency with a view to ensuring coordination of national inspection and surveillance resources;

| 16. | Calls for a Community office to be set up in the framework of the Commission proposal, with a view to ensuring more effective monitoring; |
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16.

Calls for a Community office to be set up in the framework of the Commission proposal, with a view to ensuring more effective monitoring;

| 17. | Insists that the Commission must, in coordination with the Member States, undertake a feasibility study, on as broad a basis as possible, with regard to establishing an organisational structure for Community inspection and surveillance, which should include a comparative cost-benefit analysis and consideration of better use of national resources and the practical implications in terms of material, financial and human resources; |
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17.

Insists that the Commission must, in coordination with the Member States, undertake a feasibility study, on as broad a basis as possible, with regard to establishing an organisational structure for Community inspection and surveillance, which should include a comparative cost-benefit analysis and consideration of better use of national resources and the practical implications in terms of material, financial and human resources;

| 18. | Calls on the Commission to explore other models for cooperation at Community level in the field of monitoring and implementation that could offer an alternative to the proposal to create a joint inspection structure and a Community fisheries control agency; |
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18.

Calls on the Commission to explore other models for cooperation at Community level in the field of monitoring and implementation that could offer an alternative to the proposal to create a joint inspection structure and a Community fisheries control agency;

| 19. | Calls on the Commission to take an active part in monitoring and funding the monitoring tasks carried out in the international waters administered by the international fisheries organisations, in order to coordinate and increase the efficiency of the monitoring of fishing carried out by the European Union in these fishing grounds; |
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19.

Calls on the Commission to take an active part in monitoring and funding the monitoring tasks carried out in the international waters administered by the international fisheries organisations, in order to coordinate and increase the efficiency of the monitoring of fishing carried out by the European Union in these fishing grounds;

| 20. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Parliaments of the Member States. |
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20.

Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission and the Parliaments of the Member States.

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(1)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59

P5_TA(2003)0470

MAGP for fishing fleets

European Parliament resolution the annual report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at the end of 2001 and on the report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on the intermediate results of the multi-annual guidance programmes for the fishing fleets at 30 June 2002 (COM(2002) 446 — COM(2002) 483 — 2002/2262(INI))

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to the annual report (COM(2002) 446) and the report (COM(2002) 483) from the Commission, |
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having regard to the annual report (COM(2002) 446) and the report (COM(2002) 483) from the Commission,

| — | having regard for the International Plan of Action for the Management of Fishing Capacity adopted by the FAO Committee on Fisheries in 1999, |
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having regard for the International Plan of Action for the Management of Fishing Capacity adopted by the FAO Committee on Fisheries in 1999,

| — | having regard to Rules 47(2) and 163 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rules 47(2) and 163 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries (A5-0332/2003), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Fisheries (A5-0332/2003),

| A. | whereas the fourth generation of multiannual guidance programmes (MAGPs) has terminated, to be replaced by a simple cap on total fleet capacity in conjunction with an entry-exit scheme, |
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A.

whereas the fourth generation of multiannual guidance programmes (MAGPs) has terminated, to be replaced by a simple cap on total fleet capacity in conjunction with an entry-exit scheme,

| B. | whereas several segments of the Community fleet remain excessively large in comparison with the available resources, |
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B.

whereas several segments of the Community fleet remain excessively large in comparison with the available resources,

| 1. | Regrets the fact that the MAGPs failed to bring the Community fishing fleets into a sustainable balance with the available resources, stressing that only four Member States (Denmark, Spain, Finland and Portugal) had met all their individual objectives at 30 June 2002, and considers that the current capacity limits and entry-exit scheme will not bring about the necessary reductions; |
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1.

Regrets the fact that the MAGPs failed to bring the Community fishing fleets into a sustainable balance with the available resources, stressing that only four Member States (Denmark, Spain, Finland and Portugal) had met all their individual objectives at 30 June 2002, and considers that the current capacity limits and entry-exit scheme will not bring about the necessary reductions;

| 2. | Considers that the current crisis facing so many stocks of fish in Community waters, where too little attention is paid inter alia to the way in which the fishing effort is applied and to the commitment of producer organisations, is at least partly due to the long-standing and repeated failure to adopt meaningful programmes for the management of fishing capacity; |
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2.

Considers that the current crisis facing so many stocks of fish in Community waters, where too little attention is paid inter alia to the way in which the fishing effort is applied and to the commitment of producer organisations, is at least partly due to the long-standing and repeated failure to adopt meaningful programmes for the management of fishing capacity;

| 3. | Calls upon the Commission and the Council to develop a programme that will bring Community capacity into line with resources, while not exporting vessels to other parts of the world where there is already an excess; considers further that such programmes should be used to develop fleets that provide a maximum of employment while not further depleting fish stocks or damaging the marine environment; |
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3.

Calls upon the Commission and the Council to develop a programme that will bring Community capacity into line with resources, while not exporting vessels to other parts of the world where there is already an excess; considers further that such programmes should be used to develop fleets that provide a maximum of employment while not further depleting fish stocks or damaging the marine environment;

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

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

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