ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
1.

Decides to append the following interpretation to Rule 13(1): ‘If a Vice-President is to be replaced and there is only one candidate, he or she may be elected by acclamation. The President is empowered to decide, at his discretion, whether the election is to take place by acclamation or by a secret ballot. The candidate elected takes the place of his or her predecessor in the order of precedence.’
1.

Decides to amend the number of members of parliamentary committees as follows: Committee on Foreign Affairs: 76 members Committee on Development: 30 members Committee on International Trade: 31 members Committee on Budgets: 43 members Committee on Budgetary Control: 30 members Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs: 48 members Committee on Employment and Social Affairs: 49 members Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety: 69 members Committee on Industry, Research and Energy: 61 members Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection: 41 members Committee on Transport and Tourism: 47 members Committee on Regional Development: 50 members Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development: 44 members Committee on Fisheries: 25 members Committee on Culture and Education: 31 members Committee on Legal Affairs: 25 members Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs: 60 members Committee on Constitutional Affairs: 24 members Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality: 35 members Committee on Petitions: 35 members, and to amend the number of members of parliamentary subcommittees as follows: Subcommittee on Human Rights: 31 members Subcommittee on Security and Defence: 31 members;
1.

Decides to set up a special committee on organised crime, corruption and money laundering, with the following remit: (a) to analyse and evaluate the extent of organised crime, corruption and money laundering and its impact on the Union and its Member States and to propose appropriate measures to enable the Union to forestall and counter these threats, including at international, European and national level; (b) to analyse and evaluate the current implementation of Union legislation on organised crime, corruption and money laundering, and related policies, in order to ensure that Union law and policies are evidence-based and supported by the best available threat assessments, as well as to monitor their compatibility with fundamental rights in accordance with Articles 2 and 6 of the Treaty on European Union, in particular the rights set out in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, and the principles underpinning the Union’s external action, in particular those set out in Article 21 of the Treaty; (c) to examine and scrutinise the implementation of the role and activities of the Union home affairs agencies (such as Europol, the COSI and Eurojust) working on matters relating to organised crime, corruption and money laundering, and related security policies; (d) to address the issues referred to in its resolution of 25 October 2011 on organised crime in the European Union, and notably paragraph 15 thereof (3), as well as in its resolution of 15 September 2011 on the EU’s efforts to combat corruption, (e) to these ends, to establish the necessary contacts, make visits and hold hearings with the European Union institutions and with the international, European and national institutions, the national parliaments and governments of the Member States and of third countries, and representatives of the scientific community, business and civil society, as well as grassroots actors, victims’ organisations, the officials involved in the daily fight against organised crime, corruption and money laundering, such as law enforcement agencies, judges and magistrates, and civil society actors who promote a culture of legality in difficult areas;
E.

whereas, under Article 57(2) of the Austrian Federal Constitutional Law, Members of the National Council (Nationalrat) may only be arrested on the grounds of a criminal offence with the consent of the National Council — except where they are caught in the act of committing a crime — and whereas searches of the houses of members of the National Council likewise require the consent of the National Council; whereas, further to Article 57(3) of the Austrian Federal Constitutional Law, no official action on account of a punishable offence may be taken against members of the National Council without the National Council’s consent unless that offence is manifestly not connected with the political activity of the member in question and whereas, under that provision, the authority concerned must seek a decision from the National Council as to whether such a connection exists, where this is so requested by the member in question or one third of the members of the appropriate standing committee;
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having regard to the request for waiver of the immunity of Alexander Alvaro, forwarded on 8 May 2013 by the German Federal Ministry of Justice, in connection with a case pending before the Chief Public Prosecutor of Cologne (Germany), and announced in plenary on 23 May 2013,
I.

whereas, on 9 December 2014, the Committee held a hearing with Timo Löyttyniemi, the proposed candidate for the function of Vice-Chair of the Board, as well as with Mauro Grande, Antonio Carrascosa, Joanne Kellermann and Dominique Laboureix, as the four candidates each proposed for the function of Member of the Board. All five proposed candidates made an opening statement at that hearing and then responded to questions from the members of the Committee;
A.

whereas the Prosecutor-General of Hungary has requested the waiver of the immunity of a Member of the European Parliament, Béla Kovács, in order that investigations can be carried out, on the basis of reasonable suspicions, to determine whether a charge will lie against him with regard to the offence of espionage against the institutions of the European Union under Section 261/A of Act C of 2012 on the Hungarian Criminal Code; whereas, according to that Section, any person who conducts intelligence activities for a non-European Union country against the European Parliament, the European Commission or the Council of the European Union shall be punishable in accordance with Section 261; whereas, under paragraph (1) of Section 261, any person who conducts intelligence activities for a foreign power or foreign organisation against Hungary is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment for between two and eight years;
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 204/211

P8_TA(2016)0362

Adoption of amendments to a Commission proposal (interpretation of Rule 61(2) of the Rules of Procedure)

European Parliament decision of 15 September 2016 concerning the adoption of amendments to a Commission proposal (interpretation of Rule 61(2) of the Rules of Procedure) (2016/2218(REG))

(2018/C 204/26)

The European Parliament,

— having regard to the letter of 13 September 2016 from the Chair of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs,

— having regard to Rule 226 of its Rules of Procedure,

1. Decides to append the following interpretation to Rule 61(2) of the Rules of Procedure: ‘Nothing prevents Parliament from deciding to hold, if appropriate, a concluding debate following the report by the Committee responsible to which the matter has been referred back.’
Decides to append the following interpretation to Rule 5(5) of the Rules of Procedure:

‘Access to confidential information is subject to the rules laid down in interinstitutional agreements concluded by Parliament relating to the treatment of confidential information (1a) and to the internal rules for their implementation adopted by Parliament's competent bodies (1b).

1a

Framework Agreement of 20 October 2010 on relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission (OJ L 304, 20.11.2010, p. 47).

Interinstitutional Agreement of 12 March 2014 between the European Parliament and the Council concerning the forwarding to and handling by the European Parliament of classified information held by the Council on matters other than those in the area of the common foreign and security policy (OJ C 95, 1.4.2014, p. 1).

1b

Decision of the Bureau of 15 April 2013 concerning the rules governing the treatment of confidential information by the European Parliament (OJ C 96, 1.4.2014, p. 1).’
Official Journal of the European Union

P8_TA(2019)0085

Computerising the movement and surveillance of excise goods ***I

Decision of the European Parliament of 13 February 2019 referring the matter to the committee responsible for interinstitutional negotiations on the basis of the unamended proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on computerising the movement and surveillance of excise goods (recast) (COM(2018)0341 — C8-0215/2018 — 2018/0187(COD)) (1)

(Ordinary legislative procedure — recast)

(2020/C 449/40)

(1) Decision adopted under Rule 59(4), fourth subparagraph, of the Rules of Procedure (A8-0010/2019).
B.

whereas on 26 April 2017, outside his private residence in Vamdrup, Jørn Dohrmann snatched a camera from a cameraman who was filming his house from a distance of approximately 195 metres with the view to using the obtained footage in a TV documentary about certain Danish Members of the European Parliaments; whereas Jørn Dohrmann threatened to smash the camera; whereas he damaged the said camera, including its microphone, screen and cable; whereas he took possession of the camera and the memory card with the intention of making unauthorised use of it by inspecting the recorded footage, but he was ultimately prevented from doing so as the police called at the address and retrieved the camera and the memory card, which he had removed from the device;
E.

whereas it emerged that Dominique Bilde’s full-time parliamentary assistant from 1 October 2014 to 31 July 2015 was one of the assistants who carried out virtually no parliamentary assistance work; whereas in the Front National’s establishment plan published in February 2015, the job title of Dominique Bilde’s parliamentary assistant was ‘national planning officer’, and he worked in the Policy Watch and Planning Unit under the responsibility of another Member of the European Parliament; whereas his contract as a parliamentary assistant was followed by two contracts in connection with the activities of the Front National for the period from August 2015 to 31 December 2016; whereas during the period covered by his contract as a parliamentary assistant, he also performed the following duties: Secretary-General of the Collectif Marianne, Secretary-General of the Collectif Mer et Francophonie and candidate in the March 2015 departmental elections in the department of Doubs;
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having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 53(b), 53(h) and 227(5) thereof,
whereas the IASB set 1 June 2020 as the effective date of the amendments to IFRS 16 with earlier application permitted; whereas the provisions of the amending Regulation should apply retroactively to ensure legal certainty for the issuers concerned and consistency with other accounting standards as laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 1126/2008 of 3 November 2008 adopting certain international accounting standards in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3); whereas the consultations undertaken by EFRAG and the services of the Commission have highlighted a strong interest in the early application of the semi-annual financial statements for the periods ending on 30 June 2020;
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having regard to the shortlist of qualified candidates for the position of Chairperson of the European Securities and Markets Authority of 26 November 2020 drawn up by its Board of Supervisors,
B.

whereas Parliament’s Committee on Budgetary Control then proceeded to evaluate Mr Blok’s credentials, in particular in view of the requirements laid down in Article 286(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union; whereas in carrying out that evaluation, the committee received a curriculum vitae from Mr Blok as well as his replies to the written questionnaire that he had been sent;
1.3

COSAC supports the idea of convening a conference of representatives of the governments of the Member States in the second half of the year with a clear mandate and timetable in order to reach a solution which, possibly with a different presentation, strongly respects the substance and objectives of the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe. Such a solution should take account of, and give an answer to, the concerns which have been expressed in some Member States and enhance democracy, transparency and the efficiency of decision making and the protection of rights of citizens. It should furthermore address the challenges connected with climate change and energy security. COSAC expects that national parliaments and the European Parliament will be kept fully involved and that their views will be duly taken into account. COSAC insists that any institutional settlement must take into account the important role that national parliaments play in European integration and the process of European policy formulation. Their future role must be at least equal in strength to that foreseen in the Constitutional Treaty. The Protocol on the role of national parliaments in the European Union and the Protocol on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality as annexed to the Constitutional Treaty must be maintained, and better and more effectively implemented, as must the new system by which the Commission transmits all proposals directly to national parliaments, invites them to react so as to improve the process of policy formulation, and responds in writing to those reactions.
4.

Supports the following priorities for action: no one sleeping rough; no one living in emergency accommodation for longer than the period of an ‘emergency’; no one living in transitional accommodation longer than is required for a successful move-on; no one leaving an institution without housing options; no young people becoming homeless as a result of the transition to independent living;
EN Official Journal of the European Union CE 371/45

Thursday 7 October 2010

Appointment of a Member of the Court of Auditors (Mr Lazaros Stavrou Lazarou, CY)

P7_TA(2010)0343

European Parliament decision of 7 October 2010 on the nomination of Lazaros Stavrou Lazarou as a Member of the Court of Auditors (C7-0188/2010 – 2010/0818(NLE))

2011/C 371 E/10

(Consultation)

The European Parliament,

having regard to Article 286(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C7-0188/2010),

whereas, at its meeting of 27 September 2010, the Committee on Budgetary Control heard the Council’s nominee for membership of the Court of Auditors,

having regard to Rule 108 of its Rules of Procedure,

having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A7-0254/2010),

A. whereas Lazaros Stavrou Lazarou fulfils the conditions laid down in Article 286(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU,

1. Delivers a favourable opinion on the nomination of Lazaros Stavrou Lazarou as a Member of the Court of Auditors;
EN Official Journal of the European Union CE 4/66

Thursday 25 March 2010

Appointment of a member of the Court of Auditors – Ms Rasa Budbergyté

P7_TA(2010)0075

European Parliament decision of 25 March 2010 on the nomination of Rasa Budbergyté as a Member of the Court of Auditors (C7-0018/2010 – 2010/0806(NLE))

2011/C 4 E/14

(Consultation)

The European Parliament,

having regard to Article 286(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament (C7-0018/2010),

having regard to the fact that, at its meeting of 15 March 2010, the Committee on Budgetary Control heard the Council’s nominee for membership of the Court of Auditors,

having regard to Rule 108 of its Rules of Procedure,

having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control (A7-0039/2010),

A. whereas Rasa Budbergyté fulfils the conditions laid down in Article 286(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU,

1. Delivers a favourable opinion on the nomination of Rasa Budbergyté as a Member of the Court of Auditors;
1.

Urges the Commission to speed up its evaluation of Directive 2007/38/EC and to revise it in order to align it with technological advancement and with the latest indirect vision equipment requirements for newly registered trucks, so as to ensure an optimum level of safety;
1.

Calls on the Commission and Council to: — encourage research and innovation in the area of prevention and early diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy; — prioritise epilepsy as a major disease that imposes a significant burden across Europe; — take initiatives to encourage Member States to ensure equal quality of life, including in education, employment, transport and public healthcare, for people with epilepsy, e.g. by stimulating the exchange of best practice; — encourage effective health impact assessments on all major EU and national policies;
EN Official Journal of the European Union CE 258/51

Wednesday 18 April 2012

Children with Down syndrome

P7_TA(2012)0130

Declaration of the European Parliament of 18 April 2012 on children with Down syndrome

2013/C 258 E/06

The European Parliament,

— having regard to Rule 123 of its Rules of Procedure,

A. whereas it is estimated that the chances of a child being born with Down syndrome are between 600 and 1 000 to 1;

B. whereas Down syndrome is one of the commonest genetic causes of learning disabilities;

C. whereas congenital anomalies are one of the main causes of infant mortality and long-term disability, and children with Down syndrome can suffer from numerous congenital disturbances, the most frequent being heart disease;

D. whereas Article 26 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union states: 'The Union recognises and respects the right of persons with disabilities to benefit from measures designed to ensure their independence, social and occupational integration and participation in the life of the community';

E. whereas the EU has ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which lays down universal minimum standards protecting and guaranteeing a whole range of civil, political, social and economic rights;

1. Calls on the Commission, the Council and the Member States to: — contribute to the social inclusion of children with Down syndrome by means of awareness-raising campaigns at national and European level; — promote pan-European research into the treatment of this condition; — draw up a Europe-wide strategy for protecting the rights of children with Down syndrome in the EU;

2. Instructs its President to forward this declaration, together with the names of the signatories (1), to the Commission, the Council and the national authorities concerned.

(1) The list of signatories is published in Annex 2 to the Minutes of 18 April 2012 (P7_PV(2012)04-18(ANN2)).
5.3.

In this context, COSAC welcomes the conclusions of the extraordinary European Council of 23 April 2015 and calls upon the European Council to fulfil its commitment to take a number of specific measures aimed at strengthening the EU's presence at sea, fighting traffickers in accordance with international law, preventing illegal migration flows and reinforcing internal solidarity and responsibility. COSAC takes note of the European Council's statement that the EU's immediate priority is to prevent more people from dying at sea and emphasizes EU's duty to protect and save lives. In this context COSAC underlines the importance of legal routes to access asylum in the EU. COSAC notes the joint responsibility to receive and accept people in need. COSAC acknowledges that some Member States are accepting more refugees and immigrants than others and that this is placing significant burdens on the resources and finances of these Member States.
(14)

COSAC notes with regret both the United Kingdom’s imminent departure from the European Union and the fact that we have no certainty of an orderly Brexit on mutually agreed terms. COSAC hopes that the United Kingdom will, after this month’s elections, be in a position finally to adopt a national position that permits going forward. COSAC observes with concern that the transitional period following Brexit day that was agreed by the European Commission and the UK Government leaves little time to negotiate the future relationship between the EU and the UK. COSAC calls on all parties to proceed with the maximum of efficiency and good will. COSAC remains committed to supporting the closest possible future relationship between the UK and EU that is compatible with both the integrity of the Union and the interests of both parties.
26.7.83 Official Journal of the European Communities No C 199/7 
II 
(Preparatory Acts) 
COURT OF AUDITORS 
OPINION 6/82 
of the Court of Auditors of the European Communities on a proposal for a Council 
Regulation instituting a special energy development programme 
THE COURT OF AUDITORS OF THE 
EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the 
European Economic Community, and in particular 
Article 206a (4) thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal to institute a special 
energy development programme, submitted by the 
Commission to the Council on 19 November 1982, 
Having regard to the request of the Council of 
24 November 1982 for an opinion on that proposal, 
Whereas as a general consideration it is doubtful, in 
view of the close proximity of the end of the financial 
year on 31 December 1982, that the special 
programme can be implemented by means of financial 
assistance for the implementation of projects and 
measures associated with Community policy in 
the fields of research, the development and 
demonstration of energy technologies and energy 
efficiency; 
Whereas, as already emphasized in an opinion of 3 
July 1980 (') on a proposal that led to the Regulation 
establishing supplementary measures in favour of the 
United Kingdom, payment of the balance of the 
Community's participation should not be made until 
the Member State concerned has certified completion 
of the special programme and the cost of the work, HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING OPINION: 
1. The Court of Auditors notes that in Article 5 of its 
proposal the Commission provides for a payment 
of 90 % as soon as the decision referred to in 
Article 4 (2) has been taken, and payment of the 
balance of 10 °/o: 
— upon certification by the Government of the 
Federal Republic of Germany that the payment 
referred to in paragraph 2 of the said Article 5 
has been exhausted, 
— provided that implementation of the project of 
measure proceeds as planned. 
2. The Court further notes that Article 3 makes 
eligible for a financial contribution by the 
Community only projects which are not 
incompatible with other Community policies and 
which do not give rise to distortions of 
competition. 
3. The Court notes finally that Article 6 requires the 
Commission to ensure that each project or 
measure is implemented in accordance with the 
provisions of the Regulation here submitted to the 
Council for adoption, with those adopted in 
implementation thereof and with those of the 
Regulations adopted pursuant to Article 209 of the 
Treaty. 
Done at Luxembourg, 16 December 1982. 
For the Court of Auditors 
Pierre LELONG 
(') OJNoC233, 11.9. 1980, p. 7. President