A4-0198/96

Proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) on financial and technical measures to accompany the reform of economic and social structures in the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership (MEDA) (7326/96 - C4-0253/96 - 95/0127(CNS))

The proposal was approved with the following amendments:

(Amendment 1)

Recital 3

>Original text>

Whereas it is necessary to pursue efforts to ensure that the Mediterranean becomes an area of political stability and security, and whereas the Community's Mediterranean policy must play a part in achieving the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law, and also the objective of respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms and of the promotion of good neighbourly relations,

>Text following EP vote>

Whereas it is necessary to pursue efforts to ensure that the Mediterranean becomes an area of political stability and security, and whereas the Community's Mediterranean policy must play a part in achieving the general objective of developing and consolidating democracy and the rule of law, and also the objective of respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms and of the promotion of good neighbourly relations, respecting the territorial integrity and external frontiers of the Member States and Mediterranean non-member countries as well as international law,

(Amendment 4)

Recital 11a (new)

>Text following EP vote>

Whereas, in order to avoid wasting resources and to ensure the greatest possible transparency, it must be considered in each case whether the beneficiaries of the provisions of this Regulation are also receiving European Union financial support from other sources;

(Amendment 2)

Article 10(1)

>Original text>

1. Measures referred to in this Regulation which are financed from the general budget of the European Communities shall be administered by the Commission in accordance with the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities.

>Text following EP vote>

1. Measures referred to in this Regulation which are financed from the general budget of the European Communities shall be administered by the Commission in accordance with the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities. The budget shall show a breakdown of the amounts allocated to each beneficiary country and territory.

(Amendment 3)

Article 15a

>Original text>

The definitive procedure for adopting the appropriate measures where an essential element for the continuation of aid for a Mediterranean partner is lacking shall be determined before 30 June 1997.

>Text following EP vote>

The definitive procedure for adopting the appropriate measures where a Mediterranean partner is in breach of the obligations under Article 3 and it has been decided to suspend the scheduled aid, must be approved by qualified majority on a proposal from the Commission and after consultation of the European Parliament before 30 June 1997.

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a Council Regulation (EC) on financial and technical measures to accompany the reform of economic and social structures in the framework of the Euro- Mediterranean partnership (MEDA) (7326/96 - C4-0253/96 - 95/0127(CNS))

(Consultation procedure - reconsultation)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the Council proposal, 7326/96,

- having regard to the Commission proposal to the Council, COM(95)0204 - 95/0127(CNS) ((OJ C 232, 6.9.1995, p. 5.)),

- having regard to its opinion of 14 December 1995 ((OJ C 17, 22.1.1996, p. 184.)) on this proposal,

- having regard to the Commission's amended proposal (COM(95)0113) ((OJ C 150, 24.5.1996, p. 15.)),

- having been reconsulted by the Council pursuant to Article 235 of the EC Treaty (C4-0253/96),

- having regard to Rule 62 of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Security and Defence Policy (A4-0198/96)

1. Approves the Council proposal, subject to Parliament's amendments;

2. Calls on the Council to notify Parliament should it intend to depart from the text approved by Parliament;

3. Asks to be consulted again should the Council intend to make substantial modifications to this proposal;

4. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.