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Antonio MASIP HIDALGO | ParlTrack track atom
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1946/05/03 Oviedo
Graduate in law (1971). Practising lawyer (since 1972).
Secretary-General of the PSOE in Oviedo (1997-2003). Member of the PSOE Federal Committee (2000-2004).
Mayor of Oviedo (1983-1991).
Minister for Culture and Sport in the Regional Government of Asturias (1982-1983).
Chairman of the Institute of Asturian Studies (1983). Vice-President of the Prince of Asturias Foundation. Member of the Asturian Regional Parliament (1982-1987).
Author of several books (including 'Oviedo al fondo', 'Desde mi ventana', 'De Oviedo a Salinas por el Eo' and 'La sirenita y otros coletazos') and other works (including 'Indalecio Prieto y Oviedo', 'Apunte para un estudio de la Guerra Civil en Asturias', 'La última reunión del Consejo Soberano de Asturias y León', 'La autodeterminación del Sáhara Occidental', 'Alegaciones al Estatuto de Autonomía de Asturias', 'Asturias en las ediciones de 'Voyage au bout de la nuit' de Céline' and 'El pintor Luis Fernández').
Council positionArticle 14 – paragraph 4
4. Without prejudice to Article 18, the competent authority may be allowed to set stricter permit conditions than those achievable by the use of the best available techniques as described in the BAT conclusions.deleted
Council positionArticle 33 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. In the case of combustion plants with a total rated thermal input of more than 900 MW, which started operating before 31 December 1975 and which fire a mixture of low calorific gases from siderurgic process and coal so that the energy contributed by this coal is 1.5 times that provided by the gas, the number of hours of operation referred to in point (a) of paragraph 1 shall be 32 000 hours.
2010/03/31 ENVI 3 amendments...
Council positionAnnex V – Part 1 – section 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
In the case of a combustion plant with a total rated thermal input of more than 900 MW, which started operating before 31 December 1975 and fires a mixture of low calorific gases from siderurgic process and coal so that the energy contributed by that coal is 1.5 times that provided by the gas, and which does not operate more than 1 500 operating hours per year as a rolling average over a period of five years, shall be subject to an emission limit value for SO2 of 1 000 mg/Nm3.
Council positionAnnex V – Part 1 – section 3 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Council positionAnnex V – Part 1 – section 6 – note 4 a (new)
(4a) 200 mg/Nm3 for such gas engines firing low calorific gases from siderurgic process and natural gas.
2010/10/13 JURI 51 amendments...
Proposal for a directiveRecital 60 a (new)
(60a) Digital goods transmitted to the consumer in a digital format, where the consumer obtains the possibility of use on a permanent basis or in a way similar to the physical possession of a good with the possibility to store it on his computer, should be treated as goods for the application of the provisions applying to sales contracts. The format in which a product is presented or purchased should not matter in terms of consumer protection and consumers should be equally protected on line and off-line.
(4) "goods' means any tangible movable item, with the exception of: (a) goods sold by way of execution or otherwise by authority of law, (b) water and gas where they are not put up for sale in a limited volume or set quantity, (c)or intangible item. electricity;
Evelyn REGNER, Antonio MASIP HIDALGO, Françoise CASTEX
1. With respect to distance contracts, the information provided for in Article 9(a)7 and 9 shall be given or made available to the consumer prior to thehis conclusion of the contractractual statement, in plain and intelligible language and in so far as this information is made available in writing, it shall be legible, in a way appropriate to the means of distance communication used. and it should be easily, directly and permanently accessible
2. If, in conformity with the national law applicable, the trader makes a telephone call to the consumer with a view to concluding a distance contract by telephone, the trader shall disclose his identity and, where applicable the identity of the person on whose behalf he makes the call and the commercial purpose of the call at the beginning of the conversation with the consumer.
2a. In case the contract places the consumer under the obligation to make a payment, the trader shall display this obligation clearly and prominently to the consumer, prior to the consumers’ contractual statement. The order shall be binding only if the consumer has confirmed to be aware of this obligation.
3. If the contract is concluded through a medium which allows limited space or time to display the information, the trader shall provide at least the information regarding the main characteristics of the product and the total pricefinal price, the duration of the contract and if the contract is open-ended, the conditions for terminating the contract referred to in Articles 5(1)(a) and (c) on that particular medium prior to the conclusion of such a contract. The other information referred to in Articles 5 and 7 shall be provided by the trader to the consumer in an appropriate way in accordance with paragraph 1 and the consumer shall be informed thereof on a durable medium prior to the conclusion of such a contract.
4. The consumer shall receive confirmation of all the information referred to in Article 9(a) to (f), on a durable medium, in reasonable time after the conclusion of any distance contract, and at the latest at the time of the delivery of the goods or when the performance of the service has begun, unless the information has already been given to the consumer prior to the conclusion of any distance contract on a durable medium.deleted
5. Member States shall not impose any formal requirements other than those provided for in paragraphs 1 to 4.deleted
2. In the case of an off-premises contract, the withdrawal period shall begin from the day when the consumer signs the order form or in cases where the order form is not on paper, when the consumer receives a copy of the order form on another durable medium. In the case of a distancThe withdrawal period ends fourteen days after the latest of the following times: (a) the time of conclusion of the contract; (b) the time when the entitled party receives from the other party adequate information on the right to withdrawal; or (c) if the subject-matter of the contract foris the saledelivery of goods, the withdrawal period shall begin from the day on which the consumer or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by the consumer acquires the time when the goods are received. (d) if the subject-matterial possession of each of the goods ordered. In the case of a distance contract for the provision of of the contract is a mixed-contract (both goods and services,) the withdrawal period shall begin from the day of the conclutime when the latest event takes place (delivery of the good or provision of the contract.service)
Proposal for a directiveArticle 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
In the case of an off-premises contract, the withdrawal period shall begin from the day when the consumer signs the order form or in cases where the order form is not on paper, when the consumer receives a copy of the order form on another durable medium.deleted
Proposal for a directiveArticle 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In the case of a distance contract for the sale of goods, the withdrawal period shall begin from the day on which the consumer or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by the consumer acquires the material possession of each of the goods ordered.deleted
Proposal for a directiveArticle 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
In the case of a distance contract for the provision of services, the withdrawal period shall begin from the day of the conclusion of the contract.deleted
4. The Member States shall notcan maintain national provisions prohibiting the parties from performing their obligations under the contract during the right of withdrawal period.
If the trader has not provided the consumer with the information on the right of withdrawal in breach of Articles 9(b), 10(1) and 11(4), the withdrawal period shall expire three monthsone year after the trader has fully performed his other contractual obligations.
The consumer shall only be charged for the direct costs of returning of the goods unless the trader has agreed to bear that cost shall be borne by the trader if the price of the good to be returned is more than EUR 50.
2. The consumer shall only be liable for any diminisis not required to pay for: (a) any diminution in thed value of the goods resulting from the handling other than what is necessary to ascertain the nature and functioning of the goods. He shall not be liable for diminished value where the trader has failed to provide notice of the withdrawal right in accordance with Article 9(b). For service contracts subject to a right of withdrawal, the consumer shall bear no cost for services performed, in full or in part, during the withdrawal periodanything received under the contract caused by inspection and testing; (b) any destruction, or loss of, or damage to, anything received under the contract, provided that the consumer used reasonable care to prevent such destruction, loss or damage.
2a. For services contracts, the consumer is liable for any costs incurred up to the point of withdrawal only when he expressly requested the early performance of the contract. Such costs should be reasonable and proportionate to the extent of the service already provided up to the point of withdrawal.
Evelyn REGNER, Antonio MASIP HIDALGO
Proposal for a directiveArticle 19 – paragraph 1 – point f
(f) the supply of newspapers, periodicals and magazines with the exception of subscription contracts;
Proposal for a directiveArticle 19 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) gamingcontracts with organisers of bets and lottery servicies;
(h) contracts concluded at an auction, with the exception of contracts concluded at internet auctions.
1. Unless the parties have agreed otherwise, the trader shall deliver the goods by transferring the material possession of the goods to the consumer or to a third party, other than the carrier and indicated by the consumer, within a maximum ofreasonable time which in any event shall not be more than thirty days from the day of the conclusion of the contract.
2. Where the trader has failed to fulfil his obligations to deliver, the consumer shall be entitled to a refund of any sums paid within seven days from the date of delivery provided for in paragraph 1 in time in accordance with paragraph 1, the consumer shall be entitled, in accordance with the applicable national law, to terminate the contract and request a refund. The trader shall refund any sums paid or other considerations provided by the consumer as soon as possible and in no case later than seven days from the date when he was informed about the consumer’s decision to terminate the contract.
2 a. In addition to the termination of the contract in accordance with paragraph 2, the consumer may have recourse to other remedies provided by national law.
Proposal for a directiveArticle 24 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) they are fit for the purposes for which goods of the same type are normally used orand
Proposal for a directiveArticle 24 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) they show the quality and performance which are normal in goods of the same type including the consideration of the purpose, the appearance and finish, the freedom from minor defects and the durability of the product, availability of after-sales services and of spare parts, the conformity to legal requirements regarding the safety of goods, and which the consumer can reasonably expect, given the nature of the goods and taking into account any public statements on the specific characteristics of the goods made about them by the trader, the producer or his representative, particularly in advertising or on labelling.
(b) by the time of conclusion of the contract the statement had been corrected by the same means and in due time before;
Proposal for a directiveArticle 26 – paragraph 2
2. The trader shall remedy the lack of conformity by eitherIn case of lack of conformity, the consumer is able to choose between free repair orand replacement according to his choice.
Proposal for a directiveArticle 26 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) the trader has tried to remedy the lack of conformity, causinga remedy would be a significant inconvenience to the consumer;
Proposal for a directiveArticle 26 – paragraph 4 – point d a (new)
(da) due to significant reasons, which are concerned with the supplier, a remedy is unreasonable.
4. In order to benefit from his rights under Article 25, the consumer shall inform the trader of the lack of conformity within two months from the date on which he detected the lack of conformity. A breach of this term will not entail a loss of the relevant right of remedy and the consumer, nevertheless, will be liable for any loss or damage effectively caused by a delayed notification. Unless otherwise proven, it will be understood that the consumer and user’s notification has taken place within the term established.
Proposal for a directiveArticle 28 – paragraph 5
5. Unless proved otherwise, any lack of conformity which becomes apparent within six monthtwo years of the time when the risk passed to the consumer, shall be presumed to have existed at that time unless this presumption is incompatible with the nature of the goods and the nature of the lack of conformity.
Proposal for a directiveArticle 29 a (new)
Article 29a Direct producer’s liability 1. The producer is liable towards the consumer to repair or replace the goods for any lack of conformity that existed at the date of the purchase. 2. The producer shall repair or replace the goods, at his choice, at the latest 30 days after having been notified of the lack of conformity without prejudice to article 28.1. 3. This Article is without prejudice to the provisions of national law concerning the right of contribution or recourse.
1. This Chapter shall apply to contract terms drafted in advance by the trader or a third party, which the consumer agreed to without having the possibility of influencing their content, in particular where such contract terms are part of a pre- formulated standard contract. The supplier has to prove that the contract clauses have been individually negotiated.
1. Contract terms shall be expressed in plain, intelligible language and be legible easily and permanently accessible; they should be provided in the language in which the contract is concluded.
Proposal for a directiveArticle 31 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The contract terms shall be presented at a place where a consumer reasonably expects to find them.
1. Where a contract term is not included in Annex II or III, Member States shall ensure that ita contract clause is regarded as unfair if, contrary to the requirement of good faith, it causes a significant imbalance in the parties' rights and obligations arising under the contract, to the detriment of the consumer.
2. Without prejudice to Articles 34 and 38, tThe unfairness of a contract term shall be assessed, taking into account the nature of the products for which the contract was concluded and by referring, at the time of the conclusion of the contract, to all the circumstances attending the conclusion and to all the other terms of the contract or of another contract on which the former is dependent. When assessing the fairness of a contract term, the competent national authority shall also take into account the manner in which the contract was drafted and communicated to the consumer by the trader in accordance with Article 31.
Proposal for a directiveArticle 32 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Annex contains a non-exhaustive list of clauses, which may be been declared as being unfair and which can serve as a reference.
3a. Where the contract is concluded for the acquisition of digital goods, the terms of use are not considered as the subject matter of the contract
Where the trader claims that a contract term has been individually negotiated, the burden of proof shall be incumbent on him.Article 33 deleted Burden of proof
Terms considered unfair in all Member States shall ensure that contract terms, as set out in the list in Annex II, are considered unfair in all circumstances. That list of contract terms shall apply in all Member States and may only be amended in accordance with Articles 39(2) and 40.Article 34 deleted circumstances
Terms presumed to be unfair Member States shall ensure that contract terms, as set out in the list in point 1 of Annex III, are considered unfair, unless the trader has proved that such contract terms are fair in accordance with Article 32. That list of contract terms shall apply in all Member States and may only be amended in accordance with Articles 39(2) and 40.Article 35 deleted
1. The Member States will ensure that a contract clause is also considered to be unfair if it has not been written in plain and intelligible language. Where there is doubt about the meaning of a term, the interpretation most favourable to the consumer shall prevail.
Proposal for a directiveArticle 40
1. The Commission shall be assisted by the Committee on unfair terms in consumer contracts (hereinafter referred to as "the Committee"). 2. Where reference is made to this paragraph, Article 5a(1) to (4), and Article 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC17 shall apply, having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof. 17 OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23. Decision as amended by Decision 2006/512/EC (OJ L 200, 22.7.2006, p. 11).Article 40 deleted The Committee
Proposal for a directiveAnnex 3 – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) excluding or hindering the consumer’s right to instruct and authorise a third party to conclude a contract between the consumer and the trader and/or to take steps which are meant to lead to, or facilitate, the conclusion of a contract between the consumer and the trader.
2010/09/02 JURI 11 amendments...
Antonio MASIP HIDALGO, María MUÑIZ DE URQUIZA
(12) Late payment constitutes a breach of contract which has been made financially attractive to debtors in most Member States by low or no interest rates charged on late payments and/or slow procedures for redress. A decisive shift towards a culture of prompt payment, including making the exclusion of the right to charge interest an unfair contractual clause and providing for a compensation of creditors for the costs incurred, is necessary to reverse this trend and to ensure that the consequences of late payments are such as to discourage late payment. That shift should include providing for compensation of creditors for the costs incurred in recovering overdue debts. Similarly, contractual clauses and commercial practices which set interest rates for late payment that are lower than the legal rate and compensation for debt recovery at less than that laid down in law should be deemed unfair contractual clauses and unfair commercial practices.
(18a) In a further effort to prevent abuse of freedom of contract to the disadvantage of creditors, Member States and representative organisations which are officially recognised or have a legitimate interest must encourage, with the support of the Commission, the drawing-up and dissemination of codes of good conduct and the adoption of voluntary systems for the resolution of conflicts through mediation and arbitration, with suitable complaint mechanisms, negotiated at national or Union level, and designed to ensure the effective implementation of the rights provided for in this Directive.
(22) It is necessary to ensure that the recovery procedures for unchallenged claims related to late payment in commercial transactions be completed within a short period of time, and that it is possible to submit the application telematically.
(22) It is necessary to ensure that the recovery procedures for unchallenged claims related to late payment in commercial transactions be completed within a short period of time, in accordance with the relevant national laws, regulations and administrative provisions.
Proposal for a directiveArticle 6 – title and paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Grossly uUnfair contractual clauses and commercial practices 1. Member States shall provide that a clause in a contract or commercial practice relating to the date or deadline for payment, the rate of interest for late payment or compensation for recovery costs shall either be unenforceable orand shall give rise to a claim for damages if it is grossly unfair to the creditor. In determining whether a clause is grossly unfair to the creditor, all circumstances of the case shall be considered, including good commercial practice andunfair to the creditor. If such a clause is held to be unfair, the statutory terms shall apply and the national courts shall enjoy the power to rule on the rights and obligations of the parties and the consequences of its ineffectiveness. 1a. In determining whether a clause or a commercial practice is unfair to the creditor within the meaning of the first paragraph, all circumstances of the case shall be considered, including: (a) any serious departure from good commercial practice that is contrary to good faith and fair dealing, (b) the nature of the product or the service. Account shall also be taken of, (c) whether the debtor has any objective reason to deviate from the statutory rate of interest or from Article 3(2)(b), Article 4(1) or Article 5(2)(b), and (d) whether the clause or commercial practice serves mainly to furnish the debtor with additional income at the expense of the creditor, (e) whether the principal contractor imposes on suppliers and subcontractors terms of payment that cannot be justified on the grounds of the terms from which it benefits itself, or of any other objective reason.
Proposal for a directiveArticle 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 (becomes a new paragraph)
1b. For the purpose of the first subparagraph, a clause which excludesor commercial practice which establishes an interest rate for late payment that is lower than the reference legal rate for late payment, plus at least seven percentage points, or compensation for recovery costs less than that laid down in law, shall always be considered as grossly unfair.
2a. Unfair clauses set out in the general terms governing a contract as referred in the first paragraph shall also be considered void.
3. The means referred to in paragraph 2 shall include provisions whereby representative organisationsorganisations officially recognised as representing companies, or as having a legitimate interest in doing so, are permitted to adopt systems for the resolution of conflicts through mediation and arbitration and may take action according to the national law concerned before the courts or before competent administrative bodies on the grounds that clauses are grosslyommercial terms or practices, including those relating to individual contracts, are unfair, so that they can apply appropriate and effective means to prevent their continued use.
1. Member States shall ensure that an enforceable title can be obtained, irrespective of the amount of the debt, normally within 90 calendar days of the lodging of the creditor'’s action or application at the court or other competent authority, provided that the debt or aspects of the procedure are not disputed. This duty shall be carried out by Member States in conformity with their respective national legislation, regulations and administrative provisions.
2010/10/03 IMCO 9 amendments...
María MUÑIZ DE URQUIZA, Antonio MASIP HIDALGO
(12) Late payment constitutes a breach of contract which has been made financially attractive to debtors in most Member States by low interest rates charged on late payments and/or slow procedures for redress. A decisive shift, including making the exclusion of the right to charge interest an unfair contractual clause and providing for towards a culture of on-time payment is necessary to reverse this trend and to ensure that the consequences of late payments are such as to discourage late payment. This shift should include introducing compensation ofor creditors for the costs incurred, is necessary to reverse this trend and to ensure that the consequences of late payments are such as to discourage late paymentof recovering outstanding debts. Equally, clauses establishing interest rates for late payment or compensation levels f or debt recovery that are lower than those laid down in law should be considered as unfair contractual clauses and unfair commercial practices.
(18a) In the context of an enhanced effort to prevent contractual freedom being abused against creditors’ interests, Member States, officially recognised bodies and bodies possessing a legitimate interest should encourage, with the Commission’s support, the drawing-up and publicisation of codes of conduct and the adoption of conflict resolution systems based on mediation and arbitration, which should be voluntary, should offer suitable complaint procedures and should be negotiated at national or Union level and designed so as to ensure full observance of the rights set out in this Directive.
(22) It is necessary to ensure that the recovery procedures for unchallenged claims related to late payment in commercial transactions be completed within a short period of time, with the possibility of submitting claims online.
(22) It is necessary to ensure that the recovery procedures for unchallenged claims related to late payment in commercial transactions be completed within a short period of time, in line with the relevant laws, regulations or administrative provisions at national level.
(2) “public authority” means any contracting authority or entity, as defined by Directive 2004/18/EC;pursuant to Article 2(1)(a) of Directive 2004/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on coordinating the procurement procedures of entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors1, and to Article 1(9) of Directive 2004/18/EC; -------------------- 1 OJ L 134, 30.4.2004.
Proposal for a directiveArticle 2 – point 5
For the purpose of the first subparagraph 1, a clause or commercial practice which excludes legal interest for late payment(the reference rate increased by at least 7 percentage points) or compensation for recovery costs, or both, shall always be considered as grossly unfair.
Proposal for a decision – amending actArticle 1 – point 1Decision No 573/2007/ECArticle 13 – paragraph 3
Member States shall receive a fixed amount of EUR 4 000 for each resettled person falling into one of the categories defined by the common EU annual priorities established in accordance with Article 13(6) with respect to geographic regions and nationalities as well as to specific categories of refugees to be resett. The following categories of refugees shall be considered as common EU annual priorities: - survivors of violence and torture, - women and girls at risk, such as girls at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation and women facing gender- based violence, - unaccompanied or separated children for whom resettlement is in their best interest, - persons having serious medical needs or disabilities that can be addressed only through resettlement, and - persons in need of emergency resettlement or urgent resettlement for reasons of legal or physical protection, such as refugees facing threat of refoulement or a threat to their physical safety, rendering asylum untenabled.
2010/12/05 JURI 4 amendments...
2. Considers that the grounds on which exception may be taken to enforcement must be no fewermore than those set out in Arts 34 and 35 of the Regulation and encourages the Commission to initiate a public debate on the question of public policy in connection with private international law instruments;
5. Believes that, in order to save costs, the translation of the decision to be enforced could be limited to the final order (operative part and summary grounds), but that a full translation should be required in the event that an application is made for review or if the court considers it appropriate in order to enforce the decision with full respect to its content;
8. Strongly opposes the (even partial) abolition of the exclusion of arbitration from the scopeany change whatsoever that could hinder the effectiveness of arbitration agreements and, in general, the proper functioning of arbitration in civil and commercial matters;
13. Considers that the question whether the rules of the Regulation should be given reflexive effect has noto been sufficiently considered and that it would be premature to take this step without much study, wide- ranging consultations and political debate, in which Parliament should play a leading role; further considers that, in view of the existing of large numbers of bilateral agreements between Member States and third countries, questions of reciprocity and international comity, the problem is a global one and a solution should be sought in the Hague Conference through the resumption of negotiations on an international judgments convention; mandates the Commission to use its best endeavours to revive this project, the Holy Grail of private international law;
2010/02/03 JURI 40 amendments...
2. Calls on the Commission to urgently presentpropose a comprehensive IPR strategy addressing all aspects of IPRs, including their enforceon IPR which will remove obstacles to creating a single market in the online environment and adapt the European legislative framework in the field of IPR to current trends in society as well as to technical developments;
2a. Stresses that any measures taken to enforce IPR must respect the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, including Article 10, Article 8, and Article 6, and be necessary, proportionate, and appropriate within a democratic society;
3a. Takes the view that the Commission should take into account the specific problems encountered by SMEs when it comes to reinforcing the intellectual property rights corresponding to the principle of ‘Think Small First’ established by the Small Business Act for Europe, inter alia by applying the principle of non-discrimination for SMEs;
5. Calls on the Commission to draw up the report on the application of Directive 2004/48/EC, including an assessment of the effectiveness of the measures taken, their compatibility with fundamental rights, as well as an evaluation of its impact on innovation and the development of the information society, in accordance with Article 18(1) of that Directive and, if necessary, to propose amendments; calls for that report also to include an assessment of the ways to strengthen and upgrade the legal framework with respect to the Internetimpact of the directive on the digital market of creative content and consumers’ rights;
8a. Proposes to change the name of the Observatory to avoid the mention of ‘piracy’, which is often a source of confusion and is a very controversial notion;
8b. Stresses the need to avoid creating new parallel bureaucratic structures for tasks that can be handled by existing institutions, such as Europol, forums for cooperation between customs authorities, and statistics-gathering bodies within the EU, in order to avoid duplication of effort;
9. WelcomUrges the establishment of the Observatory as a tool for centralCommission to produce a report on how best to use Europol and exisation of statistics and data which will serve as a basis for proposals to be implementedng structures for cooperation between customs authorities to combat effectively the phenomenaon of counterfeiting and piracy, including on- line piracy;
12. Calls on the Commission to inform Parliament and the Council fully and comprehensively about the results of the Observatory's activities through annual reports in which the Commission draws conclusions and proposes solutions necessary to enhance the enforcement of IPRsimprove IPR law;
14. Calls on all parties concerned, including Internet service providers, on- line sales platforms, rights-holders and consumers' organisatiothe Member States to conduct awareness campaigns, with regard to piracy and the sale of counterfeit products on line, to establish a dialogue on practical measures to be adopted to alert people, such as brief, visible and relevant warning messageswhere applicable and appropriate by way of the public interest information mechanism provided for in the Citizens’ Rights Directive;
25. Calls on the Commission to continue its efforts to furtherfully inform Parliament on the progress and outcome of the negotiations on the multilateral Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) to improve the effectiveness of the IPR enforcement system against counterfeiting and to fully inform Parliament on the progress and outcome of the negotiationsand to ensure that the provisions of ACTA fully comply with the acquis communautaire on IPR and fundamental rights;
25b. Calls on the Commission to refuse any provision that could allow trademark and copyright holders to intrude on the privacy of alleged infringers without due legal process, further criminalise non- commercial copyright and trademark infringements or reinforce Digital Rights Management technologies at the cost of the rights of the public;
2010/10/29 ITRE 1 amendments...
2010/11/10 REGI 11 amendments...
2010/0232(COD) Financial conglomerates: supplementary supervision of financial entities
2011/02/22 JURI 1 amendments...
Proposal for a directive – amending actArticle 1 – point 4Directive 98/78/ECArticle 4 – paragraph 2
2. Where insurance undertakings or reinsurance undertakings authorised in two or more Member States have as their parent undertaking the same insurance holding company, non-member-country insurance undertaking, non-member country reinsurance undertaking, mixed financial holding company or mixed-activity insurance holding company, the competent authorities of the Member States concerned may reach an agreement as to which of them shall be responsible for exercising supplementary supervision. Where the authorities are unable to reach an agreement, the European Supervisory Authority (European Banking Authority), the European Supervisory Authority (European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority) or both, as appropriate, acting through the Joint Committee of European Supervisory Authorities, shall arbitrate between the competent authorities, and if necessary settle the disagreement by issuing a binding decision.
source: PE-458.553
2010/2076(INI) 26th Annual Report on Monitoring the Application of European Union Law (2008)
2010/07/15 JURI 6 amendments...
Antonio MASIP HIDALGO, Lidia Joanna GERINGER de OEDENBERG
3 a. Highlights that active role of the citizens of the European Union is clearly stated in the Treaty of the European Union, particularly with reference to the European Citizens' Initiative; considers that the possibility for the citizens to set the legislative agenda is also directly connected with their actual and essential role in ensuring the correct application and compliance with European Union law and the transparency and certainty of the related procedures;
4 a. Notes that delays in correctly applying and transposing the European Union law directly affect the daily life of citizens and the enjoyment of their rights; highlights the high costs deriving from the non compliance and non application of the EU law and the consequent lack of trust in the European Institutions;
5 a. Recalls that the Legal Affairs Committee recently launched a Working Group on EU administrative law with the aim to examine whether a codification of EU administrative law is possible and what such a project would involve in practice; considers that the outcomes of this Working Group should be taken into account when discussing a European administrative code;
Lidia Joanna GERINGER de OEDENBERG, Antonio MASIP HIDALGO, Eva LICHTENBERGER
6 a. Reminds that the Commission has a primary role as the guardian of the Treaties in ensuring the correct and timely application of European Union law by the Member States; encourages the Commission to use all the competences granted to her by the Treaties, especially the new provisions of Article 260 TFEU concerning Member States' failure of notification of transposition measures of directives;
8 a. Notes with particular interest the Commission's commitment to deliver systematically an evaluation of the reply to complaint provided by a Member State; calls on the Commission to provide such an evaluation with the highest attention and after prompt analysis of the dossier; calls for a clarification of the role of complainant in the evaluation process;
11 a. Recalls its resolution of 17 June 2010 on the Judicial Training in civil and commercial matters; considers that it is of fundamental importance that judicial training is enhanced also in the perspective of the Action Plan implementing the Stockholm Programme;
source: PE-445.729
2011/01/12 JURI 3 amendments...
(ga) monitoring the development of new competitive business models which expand the legal offer of cultural and creative content, encouraging the exchange of information and raising consumers' awareness in this respect;
Representatives meeting as the Observatory invited from the private sector shall include a broad and, representative and balanced range of Union and national bodies representing the different economic sectors, including the creative industries, most concerned by andor most experienced in the fight against infringements of intellectual property rights.
Consumer organisations and, small and medium -sized enterprises, authors and other creators shall be properly represented.
source: PE-478.366
2012/11/10 TRAN 5 amendments...
Proposal for a directiveArticle 3 – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. In order to take account of the disparity in the European economic fabric, Member States shall have the option of increasing or reducing the thresholds for small undertakings and small groups as defined in paragraphs 1 and 4 above.
2012/09/11 JURI 30 amendments...
(24) It is also important that the role of the audit committee in the selection of a new statutory auditor or audit firm be reinforced, for the benefit of a more informed decision of the general meeting of shareholders or members of the audited entity. Hence, when making a proposal to the general meeting, the board should explain whether it follows the recommendation of the audit committee and, if not, why. The recommendation of the audit committee should include at least two possible choices for the audit engagement and a duly justified preference for one of them, so that the general meeting can make a real choice. In order to provide a fair and proper justification in its recommendation, the audit committee should use the results of a mandatory selection procedure organised by the audited entity, under the responsibility of the audit committee. In such selection procedure, the audited entity should invite statutory auditors or audit firms, including smallernon-dominant ones, to present proposals for the audit engagement. Tender documents should contain transparent and non- discriminatory selection criteria to be used for the evaluation of proposals. Considering, however, that this selection procedure could entail disproportionate costs for companies with reduced market capitalisation or small and medium-sized public-interest entities having regard to their dimension, it is appropriate to relieve such entities from this obligation.
(26) The appointment of more than one statutory auditor or audit firm by the public-interest entities would reinforce the professional scepticism and contribute to increasing audit quality. Also, this measure combined with the presence of smallernon- dominant audit firms would facilitate the development of the capacity of such firms, thus contributing to increasing the choice of statutory auditors and audit firms for public-interest entities. Therefore, the latter should be encouraged and incentivised to appoint more than one statutory auditor or audit firm to carry out the statutory audit.
2. When the statutory auditor or audit firm provides to the audited entity related financial audit services, as referred to in Article 10(2), the fees for such services, other than fees for such of those services which are required by law, shall be limited to no more than 105% of the fees paid by the audited entity for the statutory audit. In case of joint audit, every audit firm will be allow to provide related financial audit services up to a limit of 20% of the total turnover of the audit services.
For the purposes of this Article, non-audit services shall mean expert services unrelated to the audit, general management and other advisory services such as:
(i) expert services unrelated to the audit, tax consultancy, general management and other advisory servicestax consultancy;
(iv) valuation services, providing fairness opinions or contribution-in-kind reports, where the valuation would have a material effect, separately or in the aggregate, on the financial statements;
(vi) designing and implementing financial information technology systems for public- interest entities as referred to in Article 2(13)(b) to (j) of Directive 2006/43/EC;
(viii) broker or dealer, investment adviser, or investment banking servicespreparing, promoting, dealing in or underwriting shares in the audit client.
(i) human resources services, including recruiting senior management in a position to exert significant influence over the preparation of the accounting records or financial statements subject to the statutory audit;
Proposal for a regulationArticle 22 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) describe the used methodology, including how much of the balance sheet has been directly verified and how much has been based on system and compliance testing;the aim of the audit and its degree of reliability.
Proposal for a regulationArticle 22 – paragraph 2 – point l
(l) provide a statement on the situation of the audited entity or, in case of the statutory audit of consolidated financial statements, of the parent undertaking and the group, especially an assessment ofincluding ratios to assess the entity's or the parent undertaking's and group's ability to meet its/their obligation in the foreseeable future and therefore continue as a going concern;
Proposal for a regulationArticle 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
The additional report shall be disclosed to the general meeting of the audited entity if the management or administrative body of the audited entity so decides.
(e) describe the distribution of tasks among the statutory auditor(s)s and/or the audit firm(s);, and the rotation of those tasks individually allocated pursuant to Article 33(1).
The audit committee of the public-interest entity shall monitor the work of the statutory auditor(s) or audit firm(s) carrying out the statutory audit, and, when more than one statutory auditor or audit firm have been appointed, the distribution of tasks between them and their rotation.
Proposal for a regulationArticle 31 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) monitor the statutory audit of the annual and consolidated financial statements and supervise the completeness and integrity of the draft audit reportpoints related to the audit development process in accordance with Articles 22 to 23;
Proposal for a regulationArticle 32 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Where more than one statutory auditor or audit firm have been appointed, the public-interest entity shall apply the procedure referred to in paragraph 3 at least every other renewal.
Where throughout a continuous engagement of 67 years two statutory auditors or audit firms have been appointed, the maximum duration of the engagement of each statutory auditor or audit firm shall not exceed 912 years, unless a rotation of tasks individually allocated to each of the statutory auditors or audit firms has been implemented within a maximum period of 5 years, in which case an extra period of 5 years is allowed.
3. By way of derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, on an exceptional basis the public- interest entity may request the competent authority referred to in Article 35(1) to grant an extension to re-appoint the statutory auditor or audit firm for an additional engagement. In case of appointment of two statutory auditors or audit firms, this third engagement shall not exceed three years. In case of appointment of one statutory auditor or audit firm, this third engagement shall not exceed two years.
ESMA or the Commission shall develop draft regulatory or implementing technical standards to specify technical requirements on the performance of statutory audits by more than one statutory auditor or audit firm including the balanced allocation of tasks among the statutory auditors or audit firms, the rotation of tasks referred to in paragraph 1, the independence of key audit partners and the most senior personnel involved in the statutory audit when rotation occurs, and the content of the handover file referred to in paragraph 65.
(b) adequate compliance testing of procedures and a review of audit files of public interest entities in order to verify the effectiveness of the internal quality control system, including appropriate implementation of the provisions of Article 33(1), in particular regarding the rotation of tasks;
Proposal for a regulationArticle 70 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. By derogation from Articles 32 and 33 and by derogation from paragraphs 1 and 2, if more than one statutory auditor or audit firm have been appointed after [the date of entry into force of the Regulation], the following requirements shall apply for a period of 6 years: (a) individually allocated tasks to one of the statutory auditor or audit firm shall not initially be less than 20% of the total individually allocated tasks; (b) mandatory rotation of individually allocated tasks as referred to in Article 33(1) shall cover at least 60% of the total of the individually allocated statutory audit work.
Proposal for a regulationArticle 70 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. By derogation from paragraph 1 and 2, where more than one statutory auditor or audit firm have been appointed, the tendering procedure as referred to in Article 32(3) shall apply after [the date of entry into force of the Regulation] at least every other renewal.
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(c) voluntarily conducted by small undertakings;
(iii) the second subparagraph is replaced by the following: "Member States may not set additional conditions in relation to these points. Member States shall not be allowed to require that a minimum amount of capital or of voting rights in an audit firm is held by statutory auditors or audit firms."vdeleted
Proposal for a directiveArticle 1 – point 11 – point aDirective 2006/43/ECArticle 22 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that when carrying out a statutory audit, the statutory auditor and/or the audit firm and any holder of voting rights in the audit firm is independent of the audited entity and is not involved in the decision-taking of the audited entity or in the provision of any non-audit services.
Frédéric DAERDEN, Antonio MASIP HIDALGO
Proposal for a directiveArticle 1 – point 20Directive 2006/43/ECArticle 43 b– paragraph 3
For the purposes of this Article, a “limited reviewassurance engagement” means a procedure undertaken by a statutory auditor or audit firmprofessional or firm that has the qualifications as defined and recognised by Member states, with a view to detecting misstatements due to error or fraud in the financial statements of an entity and which provides a lower level of assurance than statutory audit.
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Proposal for a regulationArticle 2 – point 33 a (new)Conditions of EmploymentArticle 126 – paragraph 1
33a. Article 126(1) shall be replaced by the following: '1. The accredited parliamentary assistant shall be classified by grade via a fair system in accordance with the indication given by the Member or Members whom the assistant will support, in accordance with their certified qualifications and the implementing measures referred to in Article 125(1). In order to be classified in grades 14 to 19, as set out in Article 133, accredited parliamentary assistants shall be required, as a minimum, to have a university degree or equivalent professional experience.
Proposal for a regulationArticle 2 – point 33 b (new)Conditions of EmploymentArticle 126 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
In Article 126(1), the following subparagraph shall be added: 'By way of derogation from Article 9, the arrangements relating to the autonomous representation of accredited parliamentary assistants shall be laid down by the implementing measures referred to in Article 125(1) taking into account that a formal link shall be established between the statutory representation of staff and the autonomous representation of assistants.';
Proposal for a regulationArticle 2 – point 33 e (new)Conditions of EmploymentArticle 131 – paragraph 2
33e. Article 131(2) shall be replaced by the following: '2. The weekly working hours of an accredited parliamentary assistant shall be set by the Member, but for full time accredited parliamentary assistants these shall, in normal circumstances, range from 40 to 42 hours per week. The second and fourth paragraphs of Article 55 of the Staff Regulations shall apply by analogy.';
Proposal for a regulationArticle 2 – point 33 h (new)Conditions of EmploymentArticle 132 a (new)
33h. The following Article 132a shall be inserted: 'Article 132a In accordance with the implementing measures referred to in Article 125(1), the Articles 5, 6 and 9 of Annex VII to the Staff Regulations (reimbursement of expenses incurred by him on taking up appointment, transfer or leaving the service) shall apply by analogy to accredited parliamentary assistants who are appointed with a contract of a minimum period of 2,5 years, whereas Articles 7(1), 7(2), first subparagraph, and 8(1), 8(2) shall apply by analogy to accredited parliamentary assistants who are appointed with a contract of a minimum period of 1 year.';
Proposal for a regulationArticle 2 – point 33 i (new)Conditions of EmploymentArticle 139 – paragraph 3 a (new)
33i. The following paragraph shall be inserted in Article 139: '3a. Where the contract ceases pursuant to paragraphs 1(d), 1(e) and 3, the procedure to be followed shall guarantee observance of the rights of defence of accredited parliamentary assistants and the duty to protect employees. In accordance with the implementing measures referred to in Article 125(1), this procedure shall cover all the different stages from the probationary period before recruitment to the steps to be followed for a duly justified dismissal.';
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A. whereas the recent financial crisis has called the work of auditors into question,
B. whereas quality auditing is fundamental for economic stability and market confidence, since it provides guarantees concerning the genuine financial health of companies,
Motion for a resolutionRecital C (new)
C. whereas the auditor's independence plays a fundamental part in the quality of auditing,
Motion for a resolutionRecital D (new)
D. whereas, consequently, an in-depth debate needs to be relaunched on the function of the auditor and the structure of the audit market,
9a. Believes that the system of qualifications in audit reports should not be reassessed, since it fulfils a dissuasive function and contributes to the quality of financial information;
10a. Supports the generalised and mandatory introduction of the International Standards on Auditing (ISA), clarified through a regulation, which would make it possible to harmonise audits at European level and facilitate the task of supervisory bodies; takes the view that auditing is a single procedure, regardless of the size of the audited company, but its application needs to be adapted to the characteristics of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs);
16a. Supports the creation of an international code of good governance for auditing firms that audit public interest entities;
16b. Believes that the partnership model is the appropriate one for audit firms, since it protects their independence;
16c. Supports the Green Paper's proposals on group audits;
Motion for a resolutionTitle 3 a (new) after paragraph 16
16d. Calls on the Commission to submit a proposal to strengthen communication between the auditor of public interest entities and the regulatory authorities;
16e. Believes that communication and confidentiality protocols should be laid down and the dialogue should operate in both directions;
23. Urges the Commission to come forward with proposals aiming to enhance harmonisation as a way of creating a European passport for auditors, placing particular emphasis on everything that guarantees the auditor's independence;
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6. Stresses the importance of support for innovative solutions enabling businesses to address social and environmental challenges such as the introduction of smart transport systems and eco-efficient and accessible which are designed for all products;
20. Calls on public authorities to provide support for CSR promotional activities carried out by SME intermediary organisations, inter alia through smart, targeted use of structural funding, for instance, for promoting the labour integration of disfavoured groups, such as people with disabilities;
Willy MEYER, Marie-Christine VERGIAT, Ivo VAJGL, Sabine LÖSING, Pino ARLACCHI, Ana MIRANDA, Jill EVANS, Antonio MASIP HIDALGO, Marco SCURRIA, Åsa WESTLUND, Nicole KIIL-NIELSEN, Anna HEDH, Marita ULVSKOG, Raül ROMEVA i RUEDA, Isabella LÖVIN, Francisco SOSA WAGNER
27a. Recalls the European Parliament resolution of 25 November 2010 on the situation in Western Sahara; urges Morocco and the Polisario Front to continue negotiation for a peaceful and long-lasting solution of the Western Sahara conflict and reiterates the rights of the Sahrawi people to self determination which should be decided through a democratic referendum, in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions; condemns the ongoing violation of the human rights of the Sahrawi people; calls for the release of the Sahrawi political prisoners;
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