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| 27.11.2020 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 411/204 |
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27.11.2020

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 411/204

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P8_TA(2019)0046

Amendments to Parliament's Rules of Procedure

European Parliament decision of 31 January 2019 on amendments to Parliament’s Rules of Procedure affecting Chapters 1 and 4 of Title I; Chapter 3 of Title V; Chapters 4 and 5 of Title VII; Chapter 1 of Title VIII; Title XII; Title XIV and Annex II (2018/2170(REG))

(2020/C 411/29)

The European Parliament,

| — | having regard to Rules 226 and 227 of its Rules of Procedure, |
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—

having regard to Rules 226 and 227 of its Rules of Procedure,

| — | having regard to the report of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs (A8-0462/2018), |
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having regard to the report of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs (A8-0462/2018),

| 1. | Decides to amend its Rules of Procedure as shown below; |
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1.

| 2. | Decides that the amendments shall enter into force on the first day of the next part-session with the exception of the amendments inserting the second subparagraph of paragraph 3e in Rule 11 and points 6 and 7 of the Code of appropriate behaviour for Members of the European Parliament in exercising their duties as well as the amendments to Rules 196 and 204, which shall enter into force at the opening of the first part-session following the next elections to the European Parliament due to be held in 2019; |
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2.

| 3. | Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and the Commission, for information. |
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3.

Amendment 1

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 — title

| Present text | Amendment |
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| Members' financial interests and
  standards of conduct | Standards of conduct |

Present text

Amendment

Members' financial interests and
  standards of conduct

Standards of conduct

Amendment 2

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 — paragraph 1

| Present text | Amendment |
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| 1.
     
  Parliament shall lay down rules governing the transparency of its Members' financial interests in the form of a Code of Conduct which shall be adopted by a majority of its component Members and attached to these Rules of Procedure as an annex

   (4)

  . | deleted |
| Those rules shall not otherwise prejudice or restrict Members in the exercise of their office or of any related political or other activity. | |
| |

Present text

Amendment

1.
     
  Parliament shall lay down rules governing the transparency of its Members' financial interests in the form of a Code of Conduct which shall be adopted by a majority of its component Members and attached to these Rules of Procedure as an annex

   (4)

  .

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Those rules shall not otherwise prejudice or restrict Members in the exercise of their office or of any related political or other activity.

Those rules shall not otherwise prejudice or restrict Members in the exercise of their office or of any related political or other activity.

Amendment 3

Amendment 3

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 — paragraph 2

Rule 11 — paragraph 2

| Present text | Amendment |
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| 2.
     
  Members should adopt the systematic practice of only meeting interest representatives that have registered in the Transparency Register established by means of the Agreement between the European Parliament and the European Commission on the transparency register

   (5)

  . | deleted |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

2.
     
  Members should adopt the systematic practice of only meeting interest representatives that have registered in the Transparency Register established by means of the Agreement between the European Parliament and the European Commission on the transparency register

   (5)

  .

deleted

deleted

Amendment 4

Amendment 4

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| The conduct of Members shall be characterised by mutual respect, be based on the values and principles laid down in the Treaties, and particularly in the Charter of Fundamental Rights
  , and
  shall respect
  the dignity of Parliament
  .
  Furthermore, it shall not compromise the smooth conduct of parliamentary business, the maintenance of security and order on Parliament's premises or the functioning of Parliament's equipment. | The conduct of Members shall be characterised by mutual respect
  and shall
  be based on the values and principles laid down in the Treaties, and particularly in the Charter of Fundamental Rights.
  Members shall respect Parliament’s dignity and shall not harm its reputation. |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

The conduct of Members shall be characterised by mutual respect, be based on the values and principles laid down in the Treaties, and particularly in the Charter of Fundamental Rights
  , and
  shall respect
  the dignity of Parliament
  .
  Furthermore, it shall not compromise the smooth conduct of parliamentary business, the maintenance of security and order on Parliament's premises or the functioning of Parliament's equipment.

, and

the dignity of Parliament

Furthermore, it shall not compromise the smooth conduct of parliamentary business, the maintenance of security and order on Parliament's premises or the functioning of Parliament's equipment.

The conduct of Members shall be characterised by mutual respect
  and shall
  be based on the values and principles laid down in the Treaties, and particularly in the Charter of Fundamental Rights.
  Members shall respect Parliament’s dignity and shall not harm its reputation.

and shall

Members shall respect Parliament’s dignity and shall not harm its reputation.

Amendment 5

Amendment 5

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 2

| Present text | Amendment |
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| In parliamentary debates, Members shall not resort to defamatory, racist or xenophobic language or behaviour, nor shall they unfurl banners. | deleted |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

In parliamentary debates, Members shall not resort to defamatory, racist or xenophobic language or behaviour, nor shall they unfurl banners.

In parliamentary debates, Members shall not resort to defamatory, racist or xenophobic language or behaviour, nor shall they unfurl banners.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 6

Amendment 6

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 3

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 3

| Present text | Amendment |
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| Members shall comply with Parliament's rules on the treatment of confidential information. | deleted |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

Members shall comply with Parliament's rules on the treatment of confidential information.

Members shall comply with Parliament's rules on the treatment of confidential information.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 7

Amendment 7

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 4

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 4

| Present text | Amendment |
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| Failure to comply with those standards and rules may lead to the application of measures in accordance with Rules 165, 166 and 167. | deleted |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

Failure to comply with those standards and rules may lead to the application of measures in accordance with Rules 165, 166 and 167.

Failure to comply with those standards and rules may lead to the application of measures in accordance with Rules 165, 166 and 167.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 8

Amendment 8

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 a (new)

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 a (new)

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 3a.
     
  Members shall not compromise the smooth conduct of parliamentary business and shall not compromise the maintenance of security and order on Parliament’s premises or the functioning of its equipment. |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

3a.
     
  Members shall not compromise the smooth conduct of parliamentary business and shall not compromise the maintenance of security and order on Parliament’s premises or the functioning of its equipment.

Amendment 9

Amendment 9

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 b (new)

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 b (new)

| Present text | Amendment |
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| | 3b.
     
  Members shall not disrupt the good order of the Chamber and shall refrain from improper behaviour. They shall not display banners. |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

3b.
     
  Members shall not disrupt the good order of the Chamber and shall refrain from improper behaviour. They shall not display banners.

Amendment 10

Amendment 10

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 c (new)

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 c (new)

| Present text | Amendment |
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| | 3c.
     
  In parliamentary debates in the Chamber, Members shall not resort to offensive language. |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

3c.
     
  In parliamentary debates in the Chamber, Members shall not resort to offensive language.

Amendment 11

Amendment 11

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 c (new) — interpretation

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 c (new) — interpretation

| Present text | Amendment |
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| | The assessment of whether the language used by a Member in a parliamentary debate is offensive or not should take into consideration, inter alia, the identifiable intentions of the speaker, the perception of the statement by the public, the extent to which it harms the dignity and reputation of Parliament, and the freedom of speech of the Member concerned. By way of example, defamatory language, ‘hate speech’ and incitement to discrimination based, in particular, on any ground referred to in Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, would ordinarily constitute cases of ‘offensive language’ within the meaning of this Rule. |

Present text

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Amendment

Amendment

The assessment of whether the language used by a Member in a parliamentary debate is offensive or not should take into consideration, inter alia, the identifiable intentions of the speaker, the perception of the statement by the public, the extent to which it harms the dignity and reputation of Parliament, and the freedom of speech of the Member concerned. By way of example, defamatory language, ‘hate speech’ and incitement to discrimination based, in particular, on any ground referred to in Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, would ordinarily constitute cases of ‘offensive language’ within the meaning of this Rule.

The assessment of whether the language used by a Member in a parliamentary debate is offensive or not should take into consideration, inter alia, the identifiable intentions of the speaker, the perception of the statement by the public, the extent to which it harms the dignity and reputation of Parliament, and the freedom of speech of the Member concerned. By way of example, defamatory language, ‘hate speech’ and incitement to discrimination based, in particular, on any ground referred to in Article 21 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights, would ordinarily constitute cases of ‘offensive language’ within the meaning of this Rule.

Amendment 12

Amendment 12

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 d (new)

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 d (new)

| Present text | Amendment |
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| | 3d.
     
  Members shall comply with Parliament’s rules on the treatment of confidential information. |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

3d.
     
  Members shall comply with Parliament’s rules on the treatment of confidential information.

Amendment 13

Amendment 13

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 e (new)

Rule 11 — paragraph 3 e (new)

| Present text | Amendment |
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| | 3e.
     
  Members shall refrain from any type of psychological or sexual harassment and shall respect the Code of appropriate behaviour for Members of the European Parliament in exercising their duties which is attached to these Rules of Procedure as an annex

   (1a) |
| | Members may not be elected as office-holders of Parliament or one of its bodies, be appointed as rapporteur or participate in an official delegation or interinstitutional negotiations, if they have not signed the declaration relating to that Code. |
| |

Present text

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Amendment

Amendment

3e.
     
  Members shall refrain from any type of psychological or sexual harassment and shall respect the Code of appropriate behaviour for Members of the European Parliament in exercising their duties which is attached to these Rules of Procedure as an annex

   (1a)

Members may not be elected as office-holders of Parliament or one of its bodies, be appointed as rapporteur or participate in an official delegation or interinstitutional negotiations, if they have not signed the declaration relating to that Code.

Members may not be elected as office-holders of Parliament or one of its bodies, be appointed as rapporteur or participate in an official delegation or interinstitutional negotiations, if they have not signed the declaration relating to that Code.

Amendment 14

Amendment 14

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 — paragraph 4

Rule 11 — paragraph 4

| Present text | Amendment |
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| 4.
     
  The application of this Rule shall not otherwise detract from the liveliness of parliamentary debates, nor shall it undermine Members' freedom of speech. | deleted |
| It shall be based on full respect for Members’ prerogatives, as laid down in Union primary law and the Statute for Members. | |
| It shall be based on the principle of transparency and be so undertaken that the relevant provisions are made clear to Members, who shall be informed individually of their rights and obligations. | |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

4.
     
  The application of this Rule shall not otherwise detract from the liveliness of parliamentary debates, nor shall it undermine Members' freedom of speech.

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It shall be based on full respect for Members’ prerogatives, as laid down in Union primary law and the Statute for Members.

It shall be based on full respect for Members’ prerogatives, as laid down in Union primary law and the Statute for Members.

It shall be based on the principle of transparency and be so undertaken that the relevant provisions are made clear to Members, who shall be informed individually of their rights and obligations.

It shall be based on the principle of transparency and be so undertaken that the relevant provisions are made clear to Members, who shall be informed individually of their rights and obligations.

Amendment 15

Amendment 15

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 — paragraph 5

Rule 11 — paragraph 5

| Present text | Amendment |
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| 5.   Where a person
  employed by
  a Member, or another person for whom the Member has arranged access to Parliament's premises or equipment, fails to comply with the standards of conduct set out in
  paragraph 3, the penalties provided for in Rule 166 may,
  where appropriate,
  be imposed upon
  the Member concerned. | 5.   Where a person
  working for
  a Member, or another person for whom the Member has arranged access to Parliament's premises or equipment, fails to comply with the standards of conduct set out in
  this Rule
  ,
  this behaviour may,
  where appropriate,
  be imputable to
  the Member concerned. |

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5.   Where a person
  employed by
  a Member, or another person for whom the Member has arranged access to Parliament's premises or equipment, fails to comply with the standards of conduct set out in
  paragraph 3, the penalties provided for in Rule 166 may,
  where appropriate,
  be imposed upon
  the Member concerned.

5.   Where a person
  working for
  a Member, or another person for whom the Member has arranged access to Parliament's premises or equipment, fails to comply with the standards of conduct set out in
  this Rule
  ,
  this behaviour may,
  where appropriate,
  be imputable to
  the Member concerned.

Amendment 16

Amendment 16

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 — paragraph 5 a (new)

Rule 11 — paragraph 5 a (new)

| Present text | Amendment |
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| | 5a.
     
  The application of this Rule shall not otherwise detract from the liveliness of parliamentary debates, nor shall it undermine Members' freedom of speech. |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

5a.
     
  The application of this Rule shall not otherwise detract from the liveliness of parliamentary debates, nor shall it undermine Members' freedom of speech.

Amendment 17

Amendment 17

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 — paragraph 5 b (new)

Rule 11 — paragraph 5 b (new)

| Present text | Amendment |
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| | 5b.
     
  This Rule shall apply, mutatis mutandis, in Parliament’s bodies, committees and delegations. |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

5b.
     
  This Rule shall apply, mutatis mutandis, in Parliament’s bodies, committees and delegations.

Amendment 18

Amendment 18

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 — paragraph 6

Rule 11 — paragraph 6

| Present text | Amendment |
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| 6.
     
  The Quaestors shall determine the maximum number of assistants who may be registered by each Member. | deleted |

Present text

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Amendment

Amendment

6.
     
  The Quaestors shall determine the maximum number of assistants who may be registered by each Member.

deleted

deleted

Amendment 19

Amendment 19

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 — paragraph 7

Rule 11 — paragraph 7

| Present text | Amendment |
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| 7.
     
  The code of conduct and the rights and privileges of former Members shall be laid down by a decision of the Bureau. No distinction shall be made in the treatment of former Members. | deleted |

Present text

Present text

Amendment

Amendment

7.
     
  The code of conduct and the rights and privileges of former Members shall be laid down by a decision of the Bureau. No distinction shall be made in the treatment of former Members.

deleted

deleted

Amendments 20 and 75

Amendments 20 and 75

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 11 a (new)

Rule 11 a (new)

| Present text | Amendment |
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| | Rule 11a |
| | Members’ financial interests and Transparency register |
| | 1.
     
  Parliament shall lay down rules governing the transparency of its Members' financial interests in the form of a Code of Conduct which shall be adopted by a majority of its component Members and attached to these Rules of Procedure as an annex

   (1a)

  . |
| | Those rules shall not otherwise prejudice or restrict Members in the exercise of their office or of any related political or other activity. |
| | 2.
     
  Members should adopt the systematic practice of only meeting interest representatives that have registered in the Transparency Register established by means of the Agreement between the European Parliament and the European Commission on the transparency register

   (1b)

  . |
| | 3.
     
  Members should publish online all scheduled meetings with interest representatives falling under the scope of the Transparency register. Without prejudice to Article 4(6) of Annex I, rapporteurs, shadow rapporteurs and committee chairs shall, for each report, publish online all scheduled meetings with interest representatives falling under the scope of the Transparency register. The Bureau shall provide for necessary infrastructure on Parliament's website. |
| | 4.
     
  The Bureau shall provide the necessary infrastructure on Members’ online page on Parliament’s website for those Members who wish to publish a voluntary audit or confirmation, as provided for under the applicable rules of the Statute for Members and its implementing rules, that their use of the General Expenditure Allowance complies with the applicable rules of the Statute for Members and its implementing measures. |
| | 5.
     
  These rules shall not otherwise prejudice or restrict Members in the exercise of their office or of any related political or other activity. |
| | 6.
     
  The code of conduct and the rights and privileges of former Members shall be laid down by a decision of the Bureau. No distinction shall be made in the treatment of former Members. |
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Rule 11a

Rule 11a

Members’ financial interests and Transparency register

Members’ financial interests and Transparency register

1.
     
  Parliament shall lay down rules governing the transparency of its Members' financial interests in the form of a Code of Conduct which shall be adopted by a majority of its component Members and attached to these Rules of Procedure as an annex

   (1a)

  .

Those rules shall not otherwise prejudice or restrict Members in the exercise of their office or of any related political or other activity.

Those rules shall not otherwise prejudice or restrict Members in the exercise of their office or of any related political or other activity.

2.
     
  Members should adopt the systematic practice of only meeting interest representatives that have registered in the Transparency Register established by means of the Agreement between the European Parliament and the European Commission on the transparency register

   (1b)

  .

3.
     
  Members should publish online all scheduled meetings with interest representatives falling under the scope of the Transparency register. Without prejudice to Article 4(6) of Annex I, rapporteurs, shadow rapporteurs and committee chairs shall, for each report, publish online all scheduled meetings with interest representatives falling under the scope of the Transparency register. The Bureau shall provide for necessary infrastructure on Parliament's website.

4.
     
  The Bureau shall provide the necessary infrastructure on Members’ online page on Parliament’s website for those Members who wish to publish a voluntary audit or confirmation, as provided for under the applicable rules of the Statute for Members and its implementing rules, that their use of the General Expenditure Allowance complies with the applicable rules of the Statute for Members and its implementing measures.

5.
     
  These rules shall not otherwise prejudice or restrict Members in the exercise of their office or of any related political or other activity.

6.
     
  The code of conduct and the rights and privileges of former Members shall be laid down by a decision of the Bureau. No distinction shall be made in the treatment of former Members.

Amendment 88

Amendment 88

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 32 — paragraph 5

Rule 32 — paragraph 5

| Present text | Amendment |
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| 5.   The President shall be notified in a statement when a political group is set up. That statement shall specify the name of the group and the names of its members and bureau members.
  It shall be signed by
  all members of the group. | 5.
     The President shall be notified in a statement when a political group is set up. That statement shall specify: |
| | — | the name of the group, |

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5.   The President shall be notified in a statement when a political group is set up. That statement shall specify the name of the group and the names of its members and bureau members.
  It shall be signed by
  all members of the group.

5.
     The President shall be notified in a statement when a political group is set up. That statement shall specify:

—

the name of the group,

| — | a political declaration, setting out the purpose of the group,
  and |
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—

a political declaration, setting out the purpose of the group,
  and

a political declaration, setting out the purpose of the group,

| — | the names of its members and bureau members. |
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—

the names of its members and bureau members.

All members of the group
  shall declare in writing in an annex to the statement that they share the same political affinity.

shall declare in writing in an annex to the statement that they share the same political affinity.

Amendment 21

Amendment 21

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 34 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Rule 34 — paragraph 1 a (new)

| Present text | Amendment |
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| | 1a.
     
  Intergroups as well as other unofficial groupings shall be fully transparent in their actions and shall not engage in any activities which might result in confusion with the official activities of Parliament or of its bodies. They may not organise events in third countries that coincide with a mission of an official Parliament body, including an official election observation delegation. |

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1a.
     
  Intergroups as well as other unofficial groupings shall be fully transparent in their actions and shall not engage in any activities which might result in confusion with the official activities of Parliament or of its bodies. They may not organise events in third countries that coincide with a mission of an official Parliament body, including an official election observation delegation.

Amendment 22

Amendment 22

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 34 — paragraph 2

Rule 34 — paragraph 2

| Present text | Amendment |
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| 2.   
  Such groupings shall be fully transparent in their actions and shall not engage in any activities which might result in confusion with the official activities of Parliament or of its bodies.
  Provided that the conditions laid down in
  the
  rules
  adopted by the Bureau
  governing
  their
  establishment are complied with, political
  groups
  may facilitate their activities by providing them with logistical support. | 2.   Provided that the conditions laid down in
  Parliament’s internal
  rules governing
  the
  establishment
  of such groupings
  are complied with,
  a
  political
  group
  may facilitate their activities by providing them with logistical support. |

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2.   
  Such groupings shall be fully transparent in their actions and shall not engage in any activities which might result in confusion with the official activities of Parliament or of its bodies.
  Provided that the conditions laid down in
  the
  rules
  adopted by the Bureau
  governing
  their
  establishment are complied with, political
  groups
  may facilitate their activities by providing them with logistical support.

2.   Provided that the conditions laid down in
  Parliament’s internal
  rules governing
  the
  establishment
  of such groupings
  are complied with,
  a
  political
  group
  may facilitate their activities by providing them with logistical support.

Amendment 23

Amendment 23

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 34 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

Rule 34 — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1 a (new)

| Present text | Amendment |
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| | Other unofficial groupings shall also be required to declare, by the end of the following month, any support, whether in cash or in kind, which Members have not declared individually in accordance with their obligations under Annex I. |

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Other unofficial groupings shall also be required to declare, by the end of the following month, any support, whether in cash or in kind, which Members have not declared individually in accordance with their obligations under Annex I.

Other unofficial groupings shall also be required to declare, by the end of the following month, any support, whether in cash or in kind, which Members have not declared individually in accordance with their obligations under Annex I.

Amendment 24

Amendment 24

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 34 — paragraph 3 a (new)

Rule 34 — paragraph 3 a (new)

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 3 a.
     
  Only interest representatives who are registered in the Transparency register may participate in intergroup or other unofficial grouping activities organised on Parliament’s premises, for instance by attending meetings or events of the intergroup or other unofficial grouping, by offering support to it, or by co-hosting its events. |

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3 a.
     
  Only interest representatives who are registered in the Transparency register may participate in intergroup or other unofficial grouping activities organised on Parliament’s premises, for instance by attending meetings or events of the intergroup or other unofficial grouping, by offering support to it, or by co-hosting its events.

Amendment 25

Amendment 25

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 34 — paragraph 4

Rule 34 — paragraph 4

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   The Quaestors shall keep a register of the declarations referred to in paragraph 3.
  That register shall be published on the Parliament's website
  . The Quaestors shall adopt detailed rules on those declarations
  and shall ensure the effective enforcement of this Rule. | 4.   The Quaestors shall keep a register of the declarations referred to in paragraph 3. The Quaestors shall adopt detailed rules on those declarations
  and their publication on Parliament’s website
  . |

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4.   The Quaestors shall keep a register of the declarations referred to in paragraph 3.
  That register shall be published on the Parliament's website
  . The Quaestors shall adopt detailed rules on those declarations
  and shall ensure the effective enforcement of this Rule.

4.   The Quaestors shall keep a register of the declarations referred to in paragraph 3. The Quaestors shall adopt detailed rules on those declarations
  and their publication on Parliament’s website
  .

Amendment 26

Amendment 26

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 34 — paragraph 4 a (new)

Rule 34 — paragraph 4 a (new)

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 4a.
     
  The Quaestors shall ensure the effective enforcement of this Rule. |

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Amendment

4a.
     
  The Quaestors shall ensure the effective enforcement of this Rule.

Amendment 27

Amendment 27

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 128 — paragraph 4

Rule 128 — paragraph 4

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   
  One of
  the questioners
  may
  move the question in Parliament. The addressee shall answer. | 4.   
  A Member designated in advance by
  the questioners
  shall
  move the question in Parliament
  . If that Member is not present, the question shall lapse.
  The addressee shall answer. |

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4.   
  One of
  the questioners
  may
  move the question in Parliament. The addressee shall answer.

4.   
  A Member designated in advance by
  the questioners
  shall
  move the question in Parliament
  . If that Member is not present, the question shall lapse.
  The addressee shall answer.

Amendment 28

Amendment 28

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 130 — paragraph 1

Rule 130 — paragraph 1

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 1.   Any Member may put questions for written answer to the President of the European Council, to the Council, to the Commission or to the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in accordance with criteria laid down in an annex to these Rules of Procedure (27). The content of questions shall be the sole responsibility of their authors. | 1.   Any Member,
  a political group or a committee
  may put questions for written answer to the President of the European Council, to the Council, to the Commission or to the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in accordance with criteria laid down in an annex to these Rules of Procedure (27). The content of questions shall be the sole responsibility of their authors. |

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1.   Any Member may put questions for written answer to the President of the European Council, to the Council, to the Commission or to the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in accordance with criteria laid down in an annex to these Rules of Procedure (27). The content of questions shall be the sole responsibility of their authors.

1.   Any Member,
  a political group or a committee
  may put questions for written answer to the President of the European Council, to the Council, to the Commission or to the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in accordance with criteria laid down in an annex to these Rules of Procedure (27). The content of questions shall be the sole responsibility of their authors.

Amendment 29

Amendment 29

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 130 — paragraph 2

Rule 130 — paragraph 2

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| --- | --- |
| 2.   Questions shall be submitted to the President. Issues concerning the admissibility of a question shall be decided by the President. The President's decision shall not be based exclusively on the provisions of the annex referred to in paragraph 1 but on the provisions of these Rules of Procedure in general. The questioner shall be notified of the President's reasoned decision. | 2.   Questions shall be submitted
  in electronic form
  to the President. Issues concerning the admissibility of a question shall be decided by the President. The President's decision shall not be based exclusively on the provisions of the annex referred to in paragraph 1 but on the provisions of these Rules of Procedure in general. The questioner shall be notified of the President's reasoned decision. |

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2.   Questions shall be submitted to the President. Issues concerning the admissibility of a question shall be decided by the President. The President's decision shall not be based exclusively on the provisions of the annex referred to in paragraph 1 but on the provisions of these Rules of Procedure in general. The questioner shall be notified of the President's reasoned decision.

2.   Questions shall be submitted
  in electronic form
  to the President. Issues concerning the admissibility of a question shall be decided by the President. The President's decision shall not be based exclusively on the provisions of the annex referred to in paragraph 1 but on the provisions of these Rules of Procedure in general. The questioner shall be notified of the President's reasoned decision.

Amendment 30

Amendment 30

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 130 — paragraph 3

Rule 130 — paragraph 3

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| --- | --- |
| 3.   
  Questions shall be submitted in electronic format
  . Each Member may submit a maximum of twenty questions over a rolling period of three months. | 3.   Each Member,
  political group or committee
  may submit a maximum of twenty questions over a rolling period of three months.
  As a general rule, the questions shall be answered by the addressee within six weeks of being forwarded to it. However, any Member, political group or committee may every month designate one of its questions as a ‘priority question’ to be answered by the addressee within three weeks of being forwarded to it. |

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3.   
  Questions shall be submitted in electronic format
  . Each Member may submit a maximum of twenty questions over a rolling period of three months.

3.   Each Member,
  political group or committee
  may submit a maximum of twenty questions over a rolling period of three months.
  As a general rule, the questions shall be answered by the addressee within six weeks of being forwarded to it. However, any Member, political group or committee may every month designate one of its questions as a ‘priority question’ to be answered by the addressee within three weeks of being forwarded to it.

Amendment 31

Amendment 31

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 130 — paragraph 5

Rule 130 — paragraph 5

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| --- | --- |
| 5.   If a question
  cannot be
  answered by the addressee within
  three weeks (priority question) or within six weeks (non-priority question) of being forwarded to the addressee, it may, at the request of the author, be placed
  on the agenda for
  the
  next meeting
  of the committee responsible
  . | 5.   If a question
  was not
  answered by the addressee within
  the deadline provided for in paragraph 3, the committee responsible may decide to place it
  on the agenda for
  its
  next meeting. |

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5.   If a question
  cannot be
  answered by the addressee within
  three weeks (priority question) or within six weeks (non-priority question) of being forwarded to the addressee, it may, at the request of the author, be placed
  on the agenda for
  the
  next meeting
  of the committee responsible
  .

5.   If a question
  was not
  answered by the addressee within
  the deadline provided for in paragraph 3, the committee responsible may decide to place it
  on the agenda for
  its
  next meeting.

Amendment 32

Amendment 32

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 130 — paragraph 6

Rule 130 — paragraph 6

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| --- | --- |
| 6.
     
  Each Member may table one priority question per month. | deleted |

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6.
     
  Each Member may table one priority question per month.

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Amendment 33

Amendment 33

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 130 — paragraph 7

Rule 130 — paragraph 7

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| --- | --- |
| 7.   Questions, and
  any
  answers, including their related annexes, thereto, shall be published on Parliament’s website. | 7.   Questions, and answers, including their related annexes, thereto, shall be published on Parliament’s website. |

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7.   Questions, and
  any
  answers, including their related annexes, thereto, shall be published on Parliament’s website.

7.   Questions, and answers, including their related annexes, thereto, shall be published on Parliament’s website.

Amendment 34

Amendment 34

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 130a

Rule 130a

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| Rule 130 a | deleted |
| Minor interpellations for written answer | |
| 1.
     
  In minor interpellations, consisting in questions for written answer, the Council, the Commission or the Vice-President of the Commission/High-Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy may be asked by a committee, a political group or at least five per cent of Parliament’s component Members to provide Parliament with information on specifically designated issues. | |
| Such questions shall be submitted to the President who, provided that the questions are in accordance with these Rules of Procedure generally and that they fulfil the criteria laid down in an annex to these Rules of Procedure

   (28)

  , shall ask the addressee to reply within two weeks; the President may extend this time limit in consultation with the questioners. | |
| 2.
     
  Questions and answers shall be published on Parliament's website. | |
| |

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Rule 130 a

Rule 130 a

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1.
     
  In minor interpellations, consisting in questions for written answer, the Council, the Commission or the Vice-President of the Commission/High-Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy may be asked by a committee, a political group or at least five per cent of Parliament’s component Members to provide Parliament with information on specifically designated issues.

Such questions shall be submitted to the President who, provided that the questions are in accordance with these Rules of Procedure generally and that they fulfil the criteria laid down in an annex to these Rules of Procedure

   (28)

  , shall ask the addressee to reply within two weeks; the President may extend this time limit in consultation with the questioners.

Such questions shall be submitted to the President who, provided that the questions are in accordance with these Rules of Procedure generally and that they fulfil the criteria laid down in an annex to these Rules of Procedure

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, shall ask the addressee to reply within two weeks; the President may extend this time limit in consultation with the questioners.

2.
     
  Questions and answers shall be published on Parliament's website.

Amendment 35

Amendment 35

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 130b — title

Rule 130b — title

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| --- | --- |
| Major interpellations for written answer
  with debate | Major interpellations for written answer |

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Major interpellations for written answer
  with debate

with debate

Major interpellations for written answer

Amendment 36

Amendment 36

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 130b — paragraph 1

Rule 130b — paragraph 1

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| --- | --- |
| 1.   
  In
  major interpellations,
  consisting in
  questions for written answer
  with debate
  ,
  those questions may be
  put to the Council, the Commission or the Vice-President of the Commission/High-Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy by
  a committee,
  a political group
  or at least five percent of Parliament’s component Members. Questions may include a brief explanatory statement. | 1.   Major interpellations
  shall consist of
  questions for written answer put to the Council, the Commission or the Vice-President of the Commission/High-Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy by a political group. |
| Such questions shall be submitted in writing to the President who, provided that the questions are in accordance with these Rules of Procedure generally and that they fulfil the criteria laid down in an annex to these Rules of Procedure

   (29)

  , shall immediately inform the addressee of the question and ask the addressee to state whether it will be answered and, if so, when. | |

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1.   
  In
  major interpellations,
  consisting in
  questions for written answer
  with debate
  ,
  those questions may be
  put to the Council, the Commission or the Vice-President of the Commission/High-Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy by
  a committee,
  a political group
  or at least five percent of Parliament’s component Members. Questions may include a brief explanatory statement.

1.   Major interpellations
  shall consist of
  questions for written answer put to the Council, the Commission or the Vice-President of the Commission/High-Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy by a political group.

Such questions shall be submitted in writing to the President who, provided that the questions are in accordance with these Rules of Procedure generally and that they fulfil the criteria laid down in an annex to these Rules of Procedure

   (29)

  , shall immediately inform the addressee of the question and ask the addressee to state whether it will be answered and, if so, when.

Such questions shall be submitted in writing to the President who, provided that the questions are in accordance with these Rules of Procedure generally and that they fulfil the criteria laid down in an annex to these Rules of Procedure

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, shall immediately inform the addressee of the question and ask the addressee to state whether it will be answered and, if so, when.

Amendment 37

Amendment 37

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 130b — paragraph 1 a (new)

Rule 130b — paragraph 1 a (new)

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| --- | --- |
| | 1a.
     
  The major interpellation shall be of general interest and shall be submitted in writing to the President. It shall not exceed 500 words. Provided that the major interpellation is in accordance with the provisions of the Rules in general, the President shall immediately transmit it to the addressee for a written answer. |

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1a.
     
  The major interpellation shall be of general interest and shall be submitted in writing to the President. It shall not exceed 500 words. Provided that the major interpellation is in accordance with the provisions of the Rules in general, the President shall immediately transmit it to the addressee for a written answer.

Amendment 38

Amendment 38

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 130b — paragraph 1 b (new)

Rule 130b — paragraph 1 b (new)

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| --- | --- |
| | 1b.
     
  There shall be maximum 30 major interpellations every year. The Conference of Presidents shall ensure a fair distribution of such interpellations among the political groups, and no political group shall submit more than one per month. |

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1b.
     
  There shall be maximum 30 major interpellations every year. The Conference of Presidents shall ensure a fair distribution of such interpellations among the political groups, and no political group shall submit more than one per month.

Amendment 39

Amendment 39

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 130b — paragraph 1 c (new)

Rule 130b — paragraph 1 c (new)

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| --- | --- |
| | 1c.
     
  If the addressee fails to answer the major interpellation within six weeks of being forwarded to it, the interpellation shall, at the request of the author, be placed on the final draft agenda of Parliament in accordance with the procedure provided for in Rule 149 and subject to paragraph 3a. |

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1c.
     
  If the addressee fails to answer the major interpellation within six weeks of being forwarded to it, the interpellation shall, at the request of the author, be placed on the final draft agenda of Parliament in accordance with the procedure provided for in Rule 149 and subject to paragraph 3a.

Amendment 40

Amendment 40

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 130b — paragraph 2

Rule 130b — paragraph 2

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| --- | --- |
| 2.   On receipt of the written
  reply
  , the major interpellation shall be placed on the draft agenda of Parliament in accordance with the procedure provided for in Rule 149.
  A debate must be held if a committee, a political group or at least five per cent of Parliament’s component Members so demand. | 2.   On receipt of the written
  answer, if Members or a political group or groups reaching at least the medium threshold so request
  , the major interpellation shall be placed on the
  final
  draft agenda of Parliament in accordance with the procedure provided for in Rule 149
  and subject to paragraph 3a . |

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2.   On receipt of the written
  reply
  , the major interpellation shall be placed on the draft agenda of Parliament in accordance with the procedure provided for in Rule 149.
  A debate must be held if a committee, a political group or at least five per cent of Parliament’s component Members so demand.

2.   On receipt of the written
  answer, if Members or a political group or groups reaching at least the medium threshold so request
  , the major interpellation shall be placed on the
  final
  draft agenda of Parliament in accordance with the procedure provided for in Rule 149
  and subject to paragraph 3a .

Amendment 41

Amendment 41

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 130b — paragraph 3

Rule 130b — paragraph 3

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| --- | --- |
| 3.
     
  If the addressee refuses to answer the question or fails to do so within three weeks, the question shall be placed on the draft agenda. A debate must be held if a committee, a political group or at least five per cent of Parliament’s component Members so demand. Prior to the debate one of the questioners may be given leave to state supplementary reasons for the question. | deleted |

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3.
     
  If the addressee refuses to answer the question or fails to do so within three weeks, the question shall be placed on the draft agenda. A debate must be held if a committee, a political group or at least five per cent of Parliament’s component Members so demand. Prior to the debate one of the questioners may be given leave to state supplementary reasons for the question.

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Amendment 42

Amendment 42

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 130b — paragraph 3 a

Rule 130b — paragraph 3 a

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| --- | --- |
| | 3a.
     
  The number of major interpellations debated during the same part-session shall not exceed three. If debates are requested for more than three major interpellations during the same part-session, the Conference of Presidents shall include them in the final draft agenda in the order it has received those requests for debate. |

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3a.
     
  The number of major interpellations debated during the same part-session shall not exceed three. If debates are requested for more than three major interpellations during the same part-session, the Conference of Presidents shall include them in the final draft agenda in the order it has received those requests for debate.

Amendment 43

Amendment 43

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 130b — paragraph 4

Rule 130b — paragraph 4

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| --- | --- |
| 4.   
  One of
  the
  questioners may
  move the
  question
  in Parliament.
  One member
  of the
  institution concerned
  shall answer. | 4.   
  A Member designated in advance by
  the
  author, or by those requesting the debate in accordance with paragraph 2, shall
  move the
  major interpellation
  in Parliament.
  If that Member is not present, the major interpellation shall lapse. The addressee
  shall answer. |
| Rule 123(2) to
  (5)
  concerning the tabling of, and voting on, motions for resolutions shall apply mutatis mutandis. | Rule 123(2) to
  (8)
  concerning the tabling of, and voting on, motions for resolutions shall apply mutatis mutandis. |

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4.   
  One of
  the
  questioners may
  move the
  question
  in Parliament.
  One member
  of the
  institution concerned
  shall answer.

4.   
  A Member designated in advance by
  the
  author, or by those requesting the debate in accordance with paragraph 2, shall
  move the
  major interpellation
  in Parliament.
  If that Member is not present, the major interpellation shall lapse. The addressee
  shall answer.

Rule 123(2) to
  (5)
  concerning the tabling of, and voting on, motions for resolutions shall apply mutatis mutandis.

(5)

Rule 123(2) to
  (8)
  concerning the tabling of, and voting on, motions for resolutions shall apply mutatis mutandis.

(8)

Amendment 44

Amendment 44

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 130b — paragraph 5

Rule 130b — paragraph 5

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| --- | --- |
| 5.   Such
  questions
  , as well as the answers to them, shall be published on Parliament's website. | 5.   Such
  interpellations
  , as well as the answers to them, shall be published on Parliament's website. |

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5.   Such
  questions
  , as well as the answers to them, shall be published on Parliament's website.

5.   Such
  interpellations
  , as well as the answers to them, shall be published on Parliament's website.

Amendment 45

Amendment 45

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 165 — paragraph 1

Rule 165 — paragraph 1

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| --- | --- |
| 1.   The President shall call to order any Member who
  disrupts the smooth conduct of the proceedings or whose conduct fails to comply with the relevant provisions of Rule 11. | 1.   The President shall call to order any Member who
  breaches the standards of conduct defined in Rule 11 (3b) or (3c). |

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1.   The President shall call to order any Member who
  disrupts the smooth conduct of the proceedings or whose conduct fails to comply with the relevant provisions of Rule 11.

1.   The President shall call to order any Member who
  breaches the standards of conduct defined in Rule 11 (3b) or (3c).

Amendment 46

Amendment 46

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 165 — paragraph 2

Rule 165 — paragraph 2

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| --- | --- |
| 2.   If the
  offence
  is repeated, the President shall call the Member to order a second time, and the fact shall be recorded in the minutes. | 2.   If the
  breach
  is repeated, the President shall call the Member to order a second time, and the fact shall be recorded in the minutes. |

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2.   If the
  offence
  is repeated, the President shall call the Member to order a second time, and the fact shall be recorded in the minutes.

2.   If the
  breach
  is repeated, the President shall call the Member to order a second time, and the fact shall be recorded in the minutes.

Amendment 47

Amendment 47

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 165 — paragraph 3

Rule 165 — paragraph 3

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| --- | --- |
| 3.   If the
  disturbance
  continues, or if a further offence is committed, the Member may be denied the right to speak and may be excluded from the Chamber by the President for the remainder of the sitting. In cases of exceptional seriousness, the President may also resort to exclusion of the Member concerned from the Chamber for the remainder of the sitting immediately and without a second call to order. The Secretary-General shall, without delay, see to it that such disciplinary measures are carried out, with the assistance of the ushers and, if necessary, of Parliament's Security Service. | 3.   If the
  breach
  continues, or if a further
  breach
  is committed, the Member may be denied the right to speak and may be excluded from the Chamber by the President for the remainder of the sitting. In cases of exceptional seriousness, the President may also resort to exclusion of the Member concerned from the Chamber for the remainder of the sitting immediately and without a second call to order. The Secretary-General shall, without delay, see to it that such disciplinary measures are carried out, with the assistance of the ushers and, if necessary, of Parliament's Security Service. |

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3.   If the
  disturbance
  continues, or if a further offence is committed, the Member may be denied the right to speak and may be excluded from the Chamber by the President for the remainder of the sitting. In cases of exceptional seriousness, the President may also resort to exclusion of the Member concerned from the Chamber for the remainder of the sitting immediately and without a second call to order. The Secretary-General shall, without delay, see to it that such disciplinary measures are carried out, with the assistance of the ushers and, if necessary, of Parliament's Security Service.

3.   If the
  breach
  continues, or if a further
  breach
  is committed, the Member may be denied the right to speak and may be excluded from the Chamber by the President for the remainder of the sitting. In cases of exceptional seriousness, the President may also resort to exclusion of the Member concerned from the Chamber for the remainder of the sitting immediately and without a second call to order. The Secretary-General shall, without delay, see to it that such disciplinary measures are carried out, with the assistance of the ushers and, if necessary, of Parliament's Security Service.

Amendment 48

Amendment 48

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 165 — paragraph 5

Rule 165 — paragraph 5

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| --- | --- |
| 5.   The President may decide to interrupt the live broadcasting of the sitting in the case of
  defamatory, racist or xenophobic language or behaviour
  by a Member. | 5.   The President may decide to interrupt the live broadcasting of the sitting in the case of
  a breach of Rule 11(3b) or (3c)
  by a Member. |

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5.   The President may decide to interrupt the live broadcasting of the sitting in the case of
  defamatory, racist or xenophobic language or behaviour
  by a Member.

5.   The President may decide to interrupt the live broadcasting of the sitting in the case of
  a breach of Rule 11(3b) or (3c)
  by a Member.

Amendment 49

Amendment 49

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 165 — paragraph 6 — subparagraph 1

Rule 165 — paragraph 6 — subparagraph 1

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| --- | --- |
| The President may order the deletion from the audiovisual record of the proceedings of those parts of a speech by a Member that
  contain defamatory, racist or xenophobic language. | The President may order the deletion from the audiovisual record of the proceedings of those parts of a speech by a Member that
  breach Rule 11(3b) or (3c). |

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The President may order the deletion from the audiovisual record of the proceedings of those parts of a speech by a Member that
  contain defamatory, racist or xenophobic language.

contain defamatory, racist or xenophobic language.

The President may order the deletion from the audiovisual record of the proceedings of those parts of a speech by a Member that
  breach Rule 11(3b) or (3c).

breach Rule 11(3b) or (3c).

Amendment 50

Amendment 50

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 166 — paragraph 1

Rule 166 — paragraph 1

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| --- | --- |
| 1.   In serious cases of
  disorder or disruption of Parliament in violation of the principles laid down in Rule 11
  , the President shall adopt a reasoned decision imposing the appropriate penalty. | 1.   In serious cases of
  breach of Rule 11 (3a) to (5b),
  the President shall adopt a reasoned decision imposing
  upon the Member concerned
  the appropriate penalty
  in accordance with this Rule. |
| | In relation to Rule 11 (3b) or (3c), the President may adopt a reasoned decision under this Rule regardless of whether or not an immediate measure within the meaning of Rule 165 had previously been imposed upon the Member concerned. |
| | In relation to Rule 11 (3e), the President may only adopt a reasoned decision under this Rule following the establishment of the occurrence of a harassment in accordance with the applicable internal administrative procedure on harassment and its prevention. |
| | The President may impose a penalty upon a Member in cases in which provision is made, by these Rules of Procedure or by a decision adopted by the Bureau under Rule 25, for the application of this Rule. |
| The Member concerned shall be invited by the President to submit written observations before the decision is adopted. In exceptional cases, the President may convene an oral hearing of the Member concerned. | |
| That decision shall be notified to the Member concerned by registered letter or, in urgent cases, via the ushers. | |
| After that decision has been notified to the Member concerned, any penalty imposed on a Member shall be announced by the President in Parliament. The presiding officers of the bodies, committees and delegations on which the Member serves shall be informed. | |
| Once the penalty becomes final, it shall be published prominently on Parliament's website, and shall remain there for the rest of the parliamentary term. | |

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1.   In serious cases of
  disorder or disruption of Parliament in violation of the principles laid down in Rule 11
  , the President shall adopt a reasoned decision imposing the appropriate penalty.

1.   In serious cases of
  breach of Rule 11 (3a) to (5b),
  the President shall adopt a reasoned decision imposing
  upon the Member concerned
  the appropriate penalty
  in accordance with this Rule.

In relation to Rule 11 (3b) or (3c), the President may adopt a reasoned decision under this Rule regardless of whether or not an immediate measure within the meaning of Rule 165 had previously been imposed upon the Member concerned.

In relation to Rule 11 (3b) or (3c), the President may adopt a reasoned decision under this Rule regardless of whether or not an immediate measure within the meaning of Rule 165 had previously been imposed upon the Member concerned.

In relation to Rule 11 (3e), the President may only adopt a reasoned decision under this Rule following the establishment of the occurrence of a harassment in accordance with the applicable internal administrative procedure on harassment and its prevention.

In relation to Rule 11 (3e), the President may only adopt a reasoned decision under this Rule following the establishment of the occurrence of a harassment in accordance with the applicable internal administrative procedure on harassment and its prevention.

The President may impose a penalty upon a Member in cases in which provision is made, by these Rules of Procedure or by a decision adopted by the Bureau under Rule 25, for the application of this Rule.

The President may impose a penalty upon a Member in cases in which provision is made, by these Rules of Procedure or by a decision adopted by the Bureau under Rule 25, for the application of this Rule.

The Member concerned shall be invited by the President to submit written observations before the decision is adopted. In exceptional cases, the President may convene an oral hearing of the Member concerned.

The Member concerned shall be invited by the President to submit written observations before the decision is adopted. In exceptional cases, the President may convene an oral hearing of the Member concerned.

That decision shall be notified to the Member concerned by registered letter or, in urgent cases, via the ushers.

That decision shall be notified to the Member concerned by registered letter or, in urgent cases, via the ushers.

After that decision has been notified to the Member concerned, any penalty imposed on a Member shall be announced by the President in Parliament. The presiding officers of the bodies, committees and delegations on which the Member serves shall be informed.

After that decision has been notified to the Member concerned, any penalty imposed on a Member shall be announced by the President in Parliament. The presiding officers of the bodies, committees and delegations on which the Member serves shall be informed.

Once the penalty becomes final, it shall be published prominently on Parliament's website, and shall remain there for the rest of the parliamentary term.

Once the penalty becomes final, it shall be published prominently on Parliament's website, and shall remain there for the rest of the parliamentary term.

Amendment 51

Amendment 51

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 166 — paragraph 1 a (new)

Rule 166 — paragraph 1 a (new)

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| --- | --- |
| | 1a.
     
  The Member concerned shall be invited by the President to submit written observations before the decision is adopted. The President may decide to convene an oral hearing instead whenever it is more appropriate. |
| | The decision imposing the penalty shall be notified to the Member concerned by registered letter or, in urgent cases, via the ushers. |
| | After that decision has been notified to the Member concerned, any penalty imposed on a Member shall be announced by the President in Parliament. The presiding officers of the bodies, committees and delegations on which the Member serves shall be informed. |
| | Once the penalty becomes final, it shall be published prominently on Parliament's website, and shall remain there for the rest of the parliamentary term. |

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1a.
     
  The Member concerned shall be invited by the President to submit written observations before the decision is adopted. The President may decide to convene an oral hearing instead whenever it is more appropriate.

The decision imposing the penalty shall be notified to the Member concerned by registered letter or, in urgent cases, via the ushers.

The decision imposing the penalty shall be notified to the Member concerned by registered letter or, in urgent cases, via the ushers.

After that decision has been notified to the Member concerned, any penalty imposed on a Member shall be announced by the President in Parliament. The presiding officers of the bodies, committees and delegations on which the Member serves shall be informed.

After that decision has been notified to the Member concerned, any penalty imposed on a Member shall be announced by the President in Parliament. The presiding officers of the bodies, committees and delegations on which the Member serves shall be informed.

Once the penalty becomes final, it shall be published prominently on Parliament's website, and shall remain there for the rest of the parliamentary term.

Once the penalty becomes final, it shall be published prominently on Parliament's website, and shall remain there for the rest of the parliamentary term.

Amendment 52

Amendment 52

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 166 — paragraph 2

Rule 166 — paragraph 2

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 2.   When assessing the conduct observed, account shall be taken of its exceptional, recurrent or permanent nature and of its seriousness. | 2.   When assessing the conduct observed, account shall be taken of its exceptional, recurrent or permanent nature and of its seriousness.
  Account shall also be taken, if applicable, of possible damage inflicted on the dignity and reputation of Parliament. |
| A distinction should be drawn between actions of a visual nature, which may be tolerated provided they are not offensive, defamatory, racist or xenophobic, and remain within reasonable bounds, and those which actively disrupt parliamentary activity. | |

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2.   When assessing the conduct observed, account shall be taken of its exceptional, recurrent or permanent nature and of its seriousness.

2.   When assessing the conduct observed, account shall be taken of its exceptional, recurrent or permanent nature and of its seriousness.
  Account shall also be taken, if applicable, of possible damage inflicted on the dignity and reputation of Parliament.

A distinction should be drawn between actions of a visual nature, which may be tolerated provided they are not offensive, defamatory, racist or xenophobic, and remain within reasonable bounds, and those which actively disrupt parliamentary activity.

A distinction should be drawn between actions of a visual nature, which may be tolerated provided they are not offensive, defamatory, racist or xenophobic, and remain within reasonable bounds, and those which actively disrupt parliamentary activity.

Amendment 53

Amendment 53

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 166 — paragraph 4

Rule 166 — paragraph 4

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   The measures laid down in points (b) to (e) of paragraph 3 may be doubled in the case of repeated
  offences
  , or if the Member refuses to comply with a measure taken under Rule 165(3). | 4.   The measures laid down in points (b) to (e) of paragraph 3 may be doubled in the case of repeated
  breaches
  , or if the Member refuses to comply with a measure taken under Rule 165(3). |

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4.   The measures laid down in points (b) to (e) of paragraph 3 may be doubled in the case of repeated
  offences
  , or if the Member refuses to comply with a measure taken under Rule 165(3).

4.   The measures laid down in points (b) to (e) of paragraph 3 may be doubled in the case of repeated
  breaches
  , or if the Member refuses to comply with a measure taken under Rule 165(3).

Amendment 54

Amendment 54

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 174 — paragraph 7

Rule 174 — paragraph 7

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 7.   The President may put other amendments to the vote collectively where they are complementary, unless a political group or Members reaching at least the low threshold have requested separate or split votes. Authors of amendments may also propose
  such
  collective votes
  where
  their amendments
  are complementary. | 7.   The President may put other amendments to the vote collectively where they are complementary, unless a political group or Members reaching at least the low threshold have requested separate or split votes. Authors of amendments may also propose collective votes
  on
  their amendments. |

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7.   The President may put other amendments to the vote collectively where they are complementary, unless a political group or Members reaching at least the low threshold have requested separate or split votes. Authors of amendments may also propose
  such
  collective votes
  where
  their amendments
  are complementary.

7.   The President may put other amendments to the vote collectively where they are complementary, unless a political group or Members reaching at least the low threshold have requested separate or split votes. Authors of amendments may also propose collective votes
  on
  their amendments.

Amendment 55

Amendment 55

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 174 — paragraph 10

Rule 174 — paragraph 10

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 10.   Amendments in respect of which a roll-call vote has been requested shall be put to the vote
  individually
  . | 10.   Amendments in respect of which a roll-call vote has been requested shall be put to the vote
  separately from other amendments
  . |

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10.   Amendments in respect of which a roll-call vote has been requested shall be put to the vote
  individually
  .

10.   Amendments in respect of which a roll-call vote has been requested shall be put to the vote
  separately from other amendments
  .

Amendment 56

Amendment 56

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 177 — interpretation

Rule 177 — interpretation

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Any infringement of this Rule is considered
  as a serious case of disorder as referred to in Rule 166(1) and will have the legal consequences mentioned in that Rule. | Any infringement of this Rule is considered
  a serious breach of Rule 11(3b). |

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Any infringement of this Rule is considered
  as a serious case of disorder as referred to in Rule 166(1) and will have the legal consequences mentioned in that Rule.

as a serious case of disorder as referred to in Rule 166(1) and will have the legal consequences mentioned in that Rule.

Any infringement of this Rule is considered
  a serious breach of Rule 11(3b).

a serious breach of Rule 11(3b).

Amendment 57

Amendment 57

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 196

Rule 196

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Rule 196 | Rule 196 |
| Setting-up of standing committees | Setting-up of standing committees |
| Parliament shall, on a proposal from the Conference of Presidents, set up standing committees. Their responsibilities shall be defined in an annex to these Rules of Procedure (52). That annex shall be adopted by a majority of the votes cast. Their members shall be appointed during the first part-session following the re-election of Parliament
  and again two and a half years thereafter
  . | Parliament shall, on a proposal from the Conference of Presidents, set up standing committees. Their responsibilities shall be defined in an annex to these Rules of Procedure (52). That annex shall be adopted by a majority of the votes cast. Their members shall be appointed during the first part-session following the re-election of Parliament. |
| The responsibilities of standing committees can also be
  defined
  at a time other than that at which the committee is set up. | The responsibilities of standing committees can also be
  redefined
  at a time other than that at which the committee is set up. |

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Rule 196

Rule 196

Setting-up of standing committees

Setting-up of standing committees

Parliament shall, on a proposal from the Conference of Presidents, set up standing committees. Their responsibilities shall be defined in an annex to these Rules of Procedure (52). That annex shall be adopted by a majority of the votes cast. Their members shall be appointed during the first part-session following the re-election of Parliament
  and again two and a half years thereafter
  .

52

and again two and a half years thereafter

Parliament shall, on a proposal from the Conference of Presidents, set up standing committees. Their responsibilities shall be defined in an annex to these Rules of Procedure (52). That annex shall be adopted by a majority of the votes cast. Their members shall be appointed during the first part-session following the re-election of Parliament.

52

The responsibilities of standing committees can also be
  defined
  at a time other than that at which the committee is set up.

defined

The responsibilities of standing committees can also be
  redefined
  at a time other than that at which the committee is set up.

redefined

Amendment 58

Amendment 58

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 204 — paragraph 1

Rule 204 — paragraph 1

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| --- | --- |
| 1.   At the first committee meeting after the appointment of committee members pursuant to Rule 199, the committee shall elect a bureau consisting of a Chair and of Vice-Chairs from among its full members in separate ballots. The number of Vice-Chairs to be elected shall be determined by Parliament upon a proposal by the Conference of Presidents. The diversity of Parliament must be reflected in the composition of the bureau of each committee; it shall not be permissible to have an all male or all female bureau or for all of the Vice-Chairs to come from the same Member State. | 1.   At the first committee meeting after the appointment of committee members pursuant to Rule 199,
  and again two and a half years thereafter
  , the committee shall elect a bureau consisting of a Chair and of Vice-Chairs from among its full members in separate ballots. The number of Vice-Chairs to be elected shall be determined by Parliament upon a proposal by the Conference of Presidents. The diversity of Parliament must be reflected in the composition of the bureau of each committee; it shall not be permissible to have an all male or all female bureau or for all of the Vice-Chairs to come from the same Member State. |

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1.   At the first committee meeting after the appointment of committee members pursuant to Rule 199, the committee shall elect a bureau consisting of a Chair and of Vice-Chairs from among its full members in separate ballots. The number of Vice-Chairs to be elected shall be determined by Parliament upon a proposal by the Conference of Presidents. The diversity of Parliament must be reflected in the composition of the bureau of each committee; it shall not be permissible to have an all male or all female bureau or for all of the Vice-Chairs to come from the same Member State.

1.   At the first committee meeting after the appointment of committee members pursuant to Rule 199,
  and again two and a half years thereafter
  , the committee shall elect a bureau consisting of a Chair and of Vice-Chairs from among its full members in separate ballots. The number of Vice-Chairs to be elected shall be determined by Parliament upon a proposal by the Conference of Presidents. The diversity of Parliament must be reflected in the composition of the bureau of each committee; it shall not be permissible to have an all male or all female bureau or for all of the Vice-Chairs to come from the same Member State.

Amendment 59

Amendment 59

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 210a — title

Rule 210a — title

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Procedure for the consultation by a committee of confidential information
  received by Parliament | Procedure for the consultation by a committee of confidential information
  in a committee meeting in camera |

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Procedure for the consultation by a committee of confidential information
  received by Parliament

received by Parliament

Procedure for the consultation by a committee of confidential information
  in a committee meeting in camera

in a committee meeting in camera

Amendment 60

Amendment 60

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 210a — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1

Rule 210a — paragraph 3 — subparagraph 1

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Once the Chair of the committee has declared that the confidential procedure is to be applied, the meeting
  shall
  be attended only by members of the committee
  and by officials and experts who
  have been designated in advance by the Chair
  and whose presence is strictly necessary
  . | Once the Chair of the committee has declared that the confidential procedure is to be applied, the meeting
  shall be in camera and may
  be attended only by members of the committee,
  including substitute members. The committee may decide, in compliance with the applicable inter-institutional legal framework, that other Members may attend the meeting pursuant to Rule 206(3). The meeting may also be attended by those persons who
  have been designated in advance by the Chair,
  as having a need-to-know, in due respect of any restrictions stemming from the applicable rules governing the treatment of confidential information by Parliament. As regards the consultation of classified information at the level of CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL and above, or in case of specific limitations of access stemming from the interinstitutional legal framework, additional restrictions may apply. |

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Once the Chair of the committee has declared that the confidential procedure is to be applied, the meeting
  shall
  be attended only by members of the committee
  and by officials and experts who
  have been designated in advance by the Chair
  and whose presence is strictly necessary
  .

shall

and by officials and experts who

and whose presence is strictly necessary

Once the Chair of the committee has declared that the confidential procedure is to be applied, the meeting
  shall be in camera and may
  be attended only by members of the committee,
  including substitute members. The committee may decide, in compliance with the applicable inter-institutional legal framework, that other Members may attend the meeting pursuant to Rule 206(3). The meeting may also be attended by those persons who
  have been designated in advance by the Chair,
  as having a need-to-know, in due respect of any restrictions stemming from the applicable rules governing the treatment of confidential information by Parliament. As regards the consultation of classified information at the level of CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL and above, or in case of specific limitations of access stemming from the interinstitutional legal framework, additional restrictions may apply.

shall be in camera and may

including substitute members. The committee may decide, in compliance with the applicable inter-institutional legal framework, that other Members may attend the meeting pursuant to Rule 206(3). The meeting may also be attended by those persons who

as having a need-to-know, in due respect of any restrictions stemming from the applicable rules governing the treatment of confidential information by Parliament. As regards the consultation of classified information at the level of CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL and above, or in case of specific limitations of access stemming from the interinstitutional legal framework, additional restrictions may apply.

Amendment 61

Amendment 61

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 210a — paragraph 4

Rule 210a — paragraph 4

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 4.   Members or a political group or groups reaching at least the medium threshold in the committee which has applied the confidential procedure may request consideration of a breach of confidentiality. This request may be placed on the agenda of the next committee meeting. By a majority of its members, the committee may decide to submit the matter to the President for further consideration under Rules 11 and 166. | 4.   
  Without prejudice to the applicable rules on breach of confidentiality in general,
  Members or a political group or groups reaching at least the medium threshold in the committee which has applied the confidential procedure may request consideration of a breach of confidentiality. This request may be placed on the agenda of the next committee meeting. By a majority of its members, the committee may decide to submit the matter to the President for further consideration under Rules 11 and 166. |

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4.   Members or a political group or groups reaching at least the medium threshold in the committee which has applied the confidential procedure may request consideration of a breach of confidentiality. This request may be placed on the agenda of the next committee meeting. By a majority of its members, the committee may decide to submit the matter to the President for further consideration under Rules 11 and 166.

4.   
  Without prejudice to the applicable rules on breach of confidentiality in general,
  Members or a political group or groups reaching at least the medium threshold in the committee which has applied the confidential procedure may request consideration of a breach of confidentiality. This request may be placed on the agenda of the next committee meeting. By a majority of its members, the committee may decide to submit the matter to the President for further consideration under Rules 11 and 166.

Amendment 62

Amendment 62

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 211 — title

Rule 211 — title

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| Public hearings on citizens’ initiatives | Public hearings
  and debates
  on citizens’ initiatives |

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Amendment

Public hearings on citizens’ initiatives

Public hearings
  and debates
  on citizens’ initiatives

and debates

Amendment 63

Amendment 63

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 211 — paragraph 7 a (new)

Rule 211 — paragraph 7 a (new)

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 7 a.
     
  Parliament shall hold a debate on a citizens' initiative published in the relevant register pursuant to point (a) of Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011, at a part-session following the public hearing and shall, when placing the debate on its agenda, decide whether or not to wind up the debate with a resolution. It shall not wind up the debate with a resolution if a report on an identical or similar subject matter is scheduled for the same or the next part-session, unless the President, for exceptional reasons, proposes otherwise. If Parliament decides to wind up a debate with a resolution, the committee responsible for the subject matter or a political group or Members reaching at least the low threshold may table a motion for a resolution. Rule 123(3) to (8) concerning the tabling and voting of motions for resolutions shall apply mutatis mutandis. |

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7 a.
     
  Parliament shall hold a debate on a citizens' initiative published in the relevant register pursuant to point (a) of Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011, at a part-session following the public hearing and shall, when placing the debate on its agenda, decide whether or not to wind up the debate with a resolution. It shall not wind up the debate with a resolution if a report on an identical or similar subject matter is scheduled for the same or the next part-session, unless the President, for exceptional reasons, proposes otherwise. If Parliament decides to wind up a debate with a resolution, the committee responsible for the subject matter or a political group or Members reaching at least the low threshold may table a motion for a resolution. Rule 123(3) to (8) concerning the tabling and voting of motions for resolutions shall apply mutatis mutandis.

Amendment 76

Amendment 76

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 211 — paragraph 8

Rule 211 — paragraph 8

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 8.   In the event that the Commission fails to
  put forward a
  proposal
  for a legal act
  on a citizens' initiative
  , successfully submitted to it in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011, within a twelve-month period after issuing a positive opinion on it and setting out in a communication the action it intends to take
  , the committee responsible for the subject matter may organise a hearing in consultation with the
  citizen's
  initiative organisers
  and, if necessary, may activate
  the procedure laid down in Rule 46
  with a view to exercising Parliament's right to request the Commission to submit an appropriate proposal
  . | 8.   
  Following the Commission's communication setting out its legal and political conclusions on a specific citizens’ initiative, Parliament shall assess the actions taken by the Commission as a result of such communication.
  In the event that the Commission fails to
  submit an appropriate
  proposal on a citizens' initiative, the committee responsible for the subject matter may organise a hearing in consultation with the
  citizens'
  initiative organisers
  . Furthermore, Parliament may decide whether to hold a plenary debate and whether to wind up this debate with a resolution. The procedure set out in Rule 211(7a) shall apply mutatis mutandis. Parliament may also decide to exercise the right conferred on it by Article 225 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, thereby activating
  the procedure laid down in Rule 46. |

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8.   In the event that the Commission fails to
  put forward a
  proposal
  for a legal act
  on a citizens' initiative
  , successfully submitted to it in accordance with Article 9 of Regulation (EU) No 211/2011, within a twelve-month period after issuing a positive opinion on it and setting out in a communication the action it intends to take
  , the committee responsible for the subject matter may organise a hearing in consultation with the
  citizen's
  initiative organisers
  and, if necessary, may activate
  the procedure laid down in Rule 46
  with a view to exercising Parliament's right to request the Commission to submit an appropriate proposal
  .

8.   
  Following the Commission's communication setting out its legal and political conclusions on a specific citizens’ initiative, Parliament shall assess the actions taken by the Commission as a result of such communication.
  In the event that the Commission fails to
  submit an appropriate
  proposal on a citizens' initiative, the committee responsible for the subject matter may organise a hearing in consultation with the
  citizens'
  initiative organisers
  . Furthermore, Parliament may decide whether to hold a plenary debate and whether to wind up this debate with a resolution. The procedure set out in Rule 211(7a) shall apply mutatis mutandis. Parliament may also decide to exercise the right conferred on it by Article 225 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, thereby activating
  the procedure laid down in Rule 46.

Amendment 64

Amendment 64

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 223a — title — footnote

Rule 223a — title — footnote

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| 61 | Rule 223a shall only apply to European political parties and European political foundations within the meaning of Article 2 (3) and (4) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1141/2014.
  See also footnotes to Rules 224 and 225. |

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61

61

Rule 223a shall only apply to European political parties and European political foundations within the meaning of Article 2 (3) and (4) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1141/2014.
  See also footnotes to Rules 224 and 225.

See also footnotes to Rules 224 and 225.

| 61 | Rule 223a shall only apply to European political parties and European political foundations within the meaning of Article 2 (3) and (4) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1141/2014. |
| --- | --- |

61

61

Rule 223a shall only apply to European political parties and European political foundations within the meaning of Article 2 (3) and (4) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1141/2014.

Amendment 65

Amendment 65

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 223a — paragraph 2 a (new)

Rule 223a — paragraph 2 a (new)

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | 2a.
     
  On the basis of the first subparagraph of Article 10(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1141/2014, a group of at least 50 citizens may submit a reasoned request inviting Parliament to request the verification mentioned in paragraph 2. That reasoned request shall not be launched or signed by Members. It shall include substantial factual evidence showing that the European political party or European political foundation in question does not comply with the conditions referred to in paragraph 2. |
| | The President shall forward admissible requests from groups of citizens to the committee responsible for further examination. |
| | Following that examination, which should take place within four months from the President’s referral, the committee responsible may, by a majority of its component members representing at least three political groups, submit a proposal to follow up the request and inform the President thereof. |
| | The group of citizens shall be informed of the outcome of the committee’s examination. |
| | Upon reception of the committee proposal, the President shall communicate the request to Parliament. |
| | Following such a communication, Parliament shall, by a majority of the votes cast, decide on whether or not to lodge a request to the Authority for European political parties and European political foundations. |
| | The committee shall adopt guidelines for the treatment of such requests from groups of citizens. |

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2a.
     
  On the basis of the first subparagraph of Article 10(3) of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1141/2014, a group of at least 50 citizens may submit a reasoned request inviting Parliament to request the verification mentioned in paragraph 2. That reasoned request shall not be launched or signed by Members. It shall include substantial factual evidence showing that the European political party or European political foundation in question does not comply with the conditions referred to in paragraph 2.

The President shall forward admissible requests from groups of citizens to the committee responsible for further examination.

The President shall forward admissible requests from groups of citizens to the committee responsible for further examination.

Following that examination, which should take place within four months from the President’s referral, the committee responsible may, by a majority of its component members representing at least three political groups, submit a proposal to follow up the request and inform the President thereof.

Following that examination, which should take place within four months from the President’s referral, the committee responsible may, by a majority of its component members representing at least three political groups, submit a proposal to follow up the request and inform the President thereof.

The group of citizens shall be informed of the outcome of the committee’s examination.

The group of citizens shall be informed of the outcome of the committee’s examination.

Upon reception of the committee proposal, the President shall communicate the request to Parliament.

Upon reception of the committee proposal, the President shall communicate the request to Parliament.

Following such a communication, Parliament shall, by a majority of the votes cast, decide on whether or not to lodge a request to the Authority for European political parties and European political foundations.

Following such a communication, Parliament shall, by a majority of the votes cast, decide on whether or not to lodge a request to the Authority for European political parties and European political foundations.

The committee shall adopt guidelines for the treatment of such requests from groups of citizens.

The committee shall adopt guidelines for the treatment of such requests from groups of citizens.

Amendment 89/rev

Amendment 89/rev

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 228 a (new)

Rule 228 a (new)

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| | Rule 228a




  Gender Mainstreaming




  The Bureau shall adopt a gender action plan aimed at incorporating a gender perspective in all Parliament’s activities, at all levels and all stages. The gender action plan shall be monitored bi-annually and reviewed at least every five years. |

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Rule 228a

Gender Mainstreaming

The Bureau shall adopt a gender action plan aimed at incorporating a gender perspective in all Parliament’s activities, at all levels and all stages. The gender action plan shall be monitored bi-annually and reviewed at least every five years.

Amendment 66

Amendment 66

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Rule 229 — paragraph 3

Rule 229 — paragraph 3

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| These provisions shall not apply to petitions and communications that do not require a decision. | These provisions shall not apply to petitions,
  citizens’ initiatives
  and communications that do not require a decision. |

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These provisions shall not apply to petitions and communications that do not require a decision.

These provisions shall not apply to petitions,
  citizens’ initiatives
  and communications that do not require a decision.

citizens’ initiatives

Amendment 67

Amendment 67

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Parliament's Rules of Procedure

Annex II — title

Annex II — title

| Present text | Amendment |
| --- | --- |
| CRITERIA FOR QUESTIONS AND INTERPELLATIONS FOR WRITTEN ANSWER UNDER RULES 130,
  130A, 130B,
  131 AND 131A | CRITERIA FOR QUESTIONS AND INTERPELLATIONS FOR WRITTEN ANSWER UNDER RULES 130, 131 AND 131A |

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CRITERIA FOR QUESTIONS AND INTERPELLATIONS FOR WRITTEN ANSWER UNDER RULES 130,
  130A, 130B,
  131 AND 131A

130A, 130B,

CRITERIA FOR QUESTIONS AND INTERPELLATIONS FOR WRITTEN ANSWER UNDER RULES 130, 131 AND 131A

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(4)  
  See Annex I

4

See Annex I

(5)  
  Agreement of 16 April 2014 between the European Parliament and the European Commission on the transparency register for organisations and self-employed individuals engaged in EU policy- making and policy implementation (OJ L 277, 19.9.2014, p. 11).

5

Agreement of 16 April 2014 between the European Parliament and the European Commission on the transparency register for organisations and self-employed individuals engaged in EU policy- making and policy implementation (OJ L 277, 19.9.2014, p. 11).

(1a)  
  The Code of appropriate behaviour for Members of the European Parliament in exercising their duties, adopted by the Bureau on 2 July 2018, shall become an annex to these Rules.

1a

The Code of appropriate behaviour for Members of the European Parliament in exercising their duties, adopted by the Bureau on 2 July 2018, shall become an annex to these Rules.

(1a)  
  See Annex I.

1a

See Annex I.

(1b)  
  Agreement of 16 April 2014 between the European Parliament and the European Commission on the transparency register for organisations and self-employed individuals engaged in EU policy-making and policy implementation (OJ L 277, 19.9.2014, p. 11).

1b

Agreement of 16 April 2014 between the European Parliament and the European Commission on the transparency register for organisations and self-employed individuals engaged in EU policy-making and policy implementation (OJ L 277, 19.9.2014, p. 11).

(27)  See Annex II

27

(27)  See Annex II

27

(28)  
  See Annex II

28

See Annex II

(29)  
  See Annex II

29

See Annex II

(52)  See Annex V.

52

(52)  See Annex V.

52

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