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Also, given the very high demand on visas for travelling to Romania, the Romanian authorities proposed the opening of two supplementary consular offices , in Cahul and Balti, in order to cover the whole area o the Republic of Moldova and to improve even better the access of Moldavian people to visas.
Also, given the very high demand on visas for travelling to Romania, the Romanian authorities proposed the opening of two supplementary consular offices , in Cahul and Balti, in order to cover the whole area o the Republic of Moldova and to improve even better the access of Moldavian people to visas.
The rapporteur regrets the lack of cooperation of the Moldovan authorities on this matter and the refusal of authorisation from the Moldovan authorities on the opening of these supplementary offices.
The rapporteur regrets the lack of cooperation of the Moldovan authorities on this matter and the refusal of authorisation from the Moldovan authorities on the opening of these supplementary offices.
Recommendations of the rapporteur
Recommendations of the rapporteur
In the agreements with the Republic of Moldova, a reference to a “Moldovan” language is made, in the sentence “Done at … on the … day of … in the year … in duplicate in the Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Moldovan, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish and Swedish languages, each of these texts being equally authentic.”
In the agreements with the Republic of Moldova, a reference to a “Moldovan” language is made, in the sentence “Done at … on the … day of … in the year … in duplicate in the Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Moldovan, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish and Swedish languages, each of these texts being equally authentic.”
While reiterating its support for the conclusion and the implementation of the agreement on visa facilitation and on readmission and its commitment to fully apply their provisions, Romania underlines that its participation to the said agreements does not imply whatsoever any recognition or acknowledgement of the name of the language referred to as "Moldovan".
While reiterating its support for the conclusion and the implementation of the agreement on visa facilitation and on readmission and its commitment to fully apply their provisions, Romania underlines that its participation to the said agreements does not imply whatsoever any recognition or acknowledgement of the name of the language referred to as "Moldovan".
Romania reiterates that, according to the facts and scientific evidence, including the interpretation of the Academy of Science of the Republic of Moldova (issued in September 1994), the correct name of the language is Romanian.
Romania reiterates that, according to the facts and scientific evidence, including the interpretation of the Academy of Science of the Republic of Moldova (issued in September 1994), the correct name of the language is Romanian.
Official Declaration of Romania related to final clause of the Visa and Readmission Agreements between the EC and the Republic of Moldova, entered into Council’s minutes of the 5 October 2007 of the Permanent Representatives Committee, Council doc 13021/1/07 REV 1.
Declaration of Romania related to final clause of the Visa and Readmission Agreements between the EC and the Republic of Moldova - statement to be entered into the Council's minutes, see Council doc 13021/1/07 REV 1
The rapporteur fully endorses this official declaration of the Romanian delegation at the Permanent Representatives Committee (COREPER) and reminds that the same declaration has also been made by the Romanian authorities concerning the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other part, on accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the PCA .
The rapporteur fully endorses this official declaration of Romania put forward in the Council on the 9 October 2007 and reminds that the same declaration has also been made by the Romanian authorities concerning the Protocol to the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other part, on accession of the Republic of Bulgaria and Romania to the PCA .
Council doc 12489/07 ADD 1.
Council doc 12489/07 ADD 1.
The rapporteur takes note that in all the 9 agreements with the Western Balkans countries, the Commission used the more neutral formulation “Done at ............ on the ........ day of ........... in the year ............ in duplicate in each of the official languages of the Parties, each of these texts being equally authentic.”
The rapporteur takes note that in all the 9 agreements with the Western Balkans countries, the Commission used the more neutral formulation “Done at ............ on the ........ day of ........... in the year ............ in duplicate in each of the official languages of the Parties, each of these texts being equally authentic.”
He regrets that this formulation was not used in the case of the agreements with the Republic of Moldova and, for the future, recommends the use of such neutral formulations in case of sensitive contexts, such as the present case.
He regrets that this formulation was not used in the case of the agreements with the Republic of Moldova and, for the future, recommends the use of such neutral formulations in case of sensitive contexts, such as the present case.
The rapporteur recommends to the committee monitoring implementation of these agreements as well as to the European Commission to identify, once the agreements are implemented, any barrier to the correct application of these agreements, at the level of the consulates and at the level of the border crossing.
The rapporteur recommends to the committee monitoring implementation of these agreements as well as to the European Commission to identify, once the agreements are implemented, any barrier to the correct application of these agreements, at the level of the consulates and at the level of the border crossing.
The rapporteur regrets the insufficient involvement and information of the European Parliament , as concerns the opening of the negotiations on such agreements and the negotiations of such agreements.
The rapporteur regrets the insufficient involvement and information of the European Parliament , as concerns the opening of the negotiations on such agreements and the negotiations of such agreements.
Directly representing the citizens of Europe, the Parliament has an essential role to play in strengthening the accountability of the EU's external action and the democratic control.
Directly representing the citizens of Europe, the Parliament has an essential role to play in strengthening the accountability of the EU's external action and the democratic control.
The LIBE Committee expects from the European Commission to provide the Parliament with information on the results of the implementation of the agreements, in application of the principle of cooperation in good faith between institutions.
The LIBE Committee expects from the European Commission to provide the Parliament with information on the results of the implementation of the agreements, in application of the principle of cooperation in good faith between institutions.
относно предложение за решение на Съвета относно сключването на Споразумение между Европейската общност и Република Молдова за улесняване на издаването на визи за краткосрочно пребиваване
on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Moldova on the facilitation of issuance of short-stay visas
Your draftsperson welcomes the swift conclusion of the negotiations on an agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Moldova on the facilitation of issuance of short-stay visas, in parallel with a readmission agreement.
Your draftsperson welcomes the swift conclusion of the negotiations on an agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Moldova on the facilitation of issuance of short-stay visas, in parallel with a readmission agreement.
Going beyond the priorities set out in the European Neighbourhood Action Plan for Moldova, the agreement offers Moldovan citizens a tangible benefit of closer cooperation between the EU and Moldova.
Going beyond the priorities set out in the European Neighbourhood Action Plan for Moldova, the agreement offers Moldovan citizens a tangible benefit of closer cooperation between the EU and Moldova.
The agreement puts the Republic of Moldova on a par with its neighbour Ukraine and tackles some of the adverse effects on the cross-border mobility of Moldovan citizens which resulted from Romania's accession to the European Union on 1 January 2007.
The agreement puts the Republic of Moldova on a par with its neighbour Ukraine and tackles some of the adverse effects on the cross-border mobility of Moldovan citizens which resulted from Romania's accession to the European Union on 1 January 2007.
It also avoids the situation in which Moldovan nationals holding a Russian passport would enjoy greater freedom of travel than others.
It also avoids the situation in which Moldovan nationals holding a Russian passport would enjoy greater freedom of travel than others.
The Moldovan government should undertake all reforms necessary to allow an extension of the visa facilitation regime to more categories of travellers and to open the way for full visa liberalisation in the future, which is recognised in the agreement as a long term objective.
The Moldovan government should undertake all reforms necessary to allow an extension of the visa facilitation regime to more categories of travellers and to open the way for full visa liberalisation in the future, which is recognised in the agreement as a long term objective.
Such a development could help to reduce the number of third-country passports held by Moldovan citizens, and thus also improve the cohesion of the country.
Such a development could help to reduce the number of third-country passports held by Moldovan citizens, and thus also improve the cohesion of the country.
Your draftsperson hopes that the agreement can make a positive contribution to the further intensification of ties between the EU and Moldova.
Your draftsperson hopes that the agreement can make a positive contribution to the further intensification of ties between the EU and Moldova.
Such intensification cannot, however, be disconnected from the overall stabilisation of the country, which depends on the efforts undertaken by the Moldovan government to implement democratic reforms as set out in the Action Plan and a peaceful and comprehensive settlement of the Transnistrian conflict within the framework of respect for the territorial integrity of Moldova.
Such intensification cannot, however, be disconnected from the overall stabilisation of the country, which depends on the efforts undertaken by the Moldovan government to implement democratic reforms as set out in the Action Plan and a peaceful and comprehensive settlement of the Transnistrian conflict within the framework of respect for the territorial integrity of Moldova.
Your draftsperson also welcomes in particular the initiative of setting up a Common Visa Application Centre in Chişinău, which opened in April 2007.
Your draftsperson also welcomes in particular the initiative of setting up a Common Visa Application Centre in Chişinău, which opened in April 2007.
This novel form of consular cooperation between EU Member States and a host country considerably reduces the transaction costs of obtaining a Schengen visa.
This novel form of consular cooperation between EU Member States and a host country considerably reduces the transaction costs of obtaining a Schengen visa.
This is particularly important for the citizens of a small country, where only a minority of the EU Member States have a full diplomatic presence.
This is particularly important for the citizens of a small country, where only a minority of the EU Member States have a full diplomatic presence.
It also offers the opportunity to enhance the visibility of the European Union in third countries.
It also offers the opportunity to enhance the visibility of the European Union in third countries.
Your draftsperson hopes that the experience obtained in Chişinău will lead to the opening of other such centres, and encourages Member States to join the initiative.
Your draftsperson hopes that the experience obtained in Chişinău will lead to the opening of other such centres, and encourages Member States to join the initiative.
Your draftsperson calls on both parties to proceed to a swift ratification so that the two agreements can enter into force on 1 January 2008.
Your draftsperson calls on both parties to proceed to a swift ratification so that the two agreements can enter into force on 1 January 2008.
Споразумение между ЕО и Молдова относно визите за краткосрочно пребиваване
Agreement between the EC and Moldova on short-stay visas
Cristian Silviu Buşoi, Michael Gahler, Anna Ibrisagic, Ioan Mircea Paşcu, Samuli Pohjamo, Charles Tannock, Josef Zieleniec
Cristian Silviu Buşoi, Michael Gahler, Anna Ibrisagic, Ioan Mircea Paşcu, Samuli Pohjamo, Charles Tannock, Josef Zieleniec
Alexander Alvaro, Philip Bradbourn, Jean-Marie Cavada, Carlos Coelho, Elly de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Esther De Lange, Bárbara Dührkop Dührkop, Claudio Fava, Kinga Gál, Roland Gewalt, Lilli Gruber, Magda Kósáné Kovács, Barbara Kudrycka, Stavros Lambrinidis, Sarah Ludford, Javier Moreno Sánchez, Inger Segelström, Károly Ferenc Szabó, Ioannis Varvitsiotis, Manfred Weber
Alexander Alvaro, Philip Bradbourn, Jean-Marie Cavada, Carlos Coelho, Elly de Groen-Kouwenhoven, Esther De Lange, Bárbara Dührkop Dührkop, Claudio Fava, Kinga Gál, Roland Gewalt, Lilli Gruber, Magda Kósáné Kovács, Barbara Kudrycka, Stavros Lambrinidis, Sarah Ludford, Javier Moreno Sánchez, Inger Segelström, Károly Ferenc Szabó, Ioannis Varvitsiotis, Manfred Weber
Edit Bauer, Gérard Deprez, Sophia in ‘t Veld, Metin Kazak, Marian-Jean Marinescu, Jan Zahradil
Edit Bauer, Gérard Deprez, Sophia in ‘t Veld, Metin Kazak, Marian-Jean Marinescu, Jan Zahradil
относно предложението за решение на Съвета относно сключването на Споразумение между Европейската общност и Република Молдова за реадмисията на незаконно пребиваващи лица
on the proposal for a Council decision concerning the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and Republic of Moldova on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation
PE 394.218v01-00
PE 394.218v02-00
СТАНОВИЩЕ НА КОМИСИЯТА ПО ВЪНШНИ РАБОТИ.................................................9
OPINION of the Committee on Foreign Affairs ...................................................9
относно предложението за решение на Съвета относно Сключването на Споразумение между Европейската общност и Република Молдова за реадмисията на незаконно пребиваващи лица
on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and Republic of Moldova on the readmission of persons residing without authorisation
– като взе предвид предложението за решение на Съвета ( COM(2007)0504 ),
– having regard to the proposal for a Council decision ( COM(2007)0504 ),
– като взе предвид член 300, параграф 3, алинея първа от Договора за ЕО, съобразно която Съветът се е консултирал с него ( C6‑0340/2007 ),
– having regard to Article 300(3), first subparagraph, of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Council consulted Parliament ( C6-0340/2007 ),
– като взе предвид доклада на комисията по граждански свободи, правосъдие и вътрешни работи и становището на комисията по външни работи ( A6‑0427/2007 ),
– having regard to the report of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs and the opinion of the Committee on Foreign Affairs ( A6-0427/2007 ),
Negotiations with the Republic of Moldova on the facilitation of the issuance of short-stay visas and readmission were conducted by the Commission between 9 February 2007 and 17 April 2007, following the authorization given by the Council.
Negotiations with the Republic of Moldova on the facilitation of the issuance of short-stay visas and readmission were conducted by the Commission between 9 February 2007 and 17 April 2007, following the authorization given by the Council.
The republic of Moldova has already concluded many bilateral readmission agreements with the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Italy, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Switzerland, Ukraine, etc.
The republic of Moldova has already concluded many bilateral readmission agreements with the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Italy, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Switzerland, Ukraine, etc.
The provisions of the agreement between the EU and the Republic of Moldova will take precedence over any of these bilateral agreements, in so far as the provisions of the latter are incompatible with the agreement EU – Republic of Moldova.
The provisions of the agreement between the EU and the Republic of Moldova will take precedence over any of these bilateral agreements, in so far as the provisions of the latter are incompatible with the agreement EU – Republic of Moldova.
The aim of the agreement is to establish rapid and effective procedures for the identification and safe and orderly return of persons who do not, or no longer, fulfil the conditions for entry to, presence in, or residence on the territories of Moldova or one of the Member States of the European Union, and to facilitate the transit of such persons.
The aim of the agreement is to establish rapid and effective procedures for the identification and safe and orderly return of persons who do not, or no longer, fulfil the conditions for entry to, presence in, or residence on the territories of Moldova or one of the Member States of the European Union, and to facilitate the transit of such persons.
The readmission obligations set out in the Agreement are drawn up in a fully reciprocal way: the Republic of Moldova will have to readmit persons but also the EU member states will have to readmit persons from the Republic of Moldova.
The readmission obligations set out in the Agreement are drawn up in a fully reciprocal way: the Republic of Moldova will have to readmit persons but also the EU member states will have to readmit persons from the Republic of Moldova.
Readmission of own nationals
Readmission of own nationals
Moldova/ the member states shall readmit all the persons who do not, or who no longer, fulfil the conditions in force for entry to or to be on the territory of the requesting Member State.
Moldova/ the member states shall readmit all the persons who do not, or who no longer, fulfil the conditions in force for entry to or to be on the territory of the requesting Member State.
The obligation to readmit own nationals includes also
The obligation to readmit own nationals includes also
- former own nationals who have been deprived or have renounced their nationality without acquiring the nationality of another State;
- former own nationals who have been deprived or have renounced their nationality without acquiring the nationality of another State;
- family members (i.e. spouses and minor unmarried children) who hold another nationality than the person to be readmitted and who do not have an independent right of residence in the Requesting State.
- family members (i.e. spouses and minor unmarried children) who hold another nationality than the person to be readmitted and who do not have an independent right of residence in the Requesting State.
Readmission of third-country nationals and stateless persons
Readmission of third-country nationals and stateless persons
The obligation to readmit third country nationals and stateless persons is linked to the following prerequisites: (a) the person concerned holds or at the time of entry held, a valid visa or residence permit issued by the Requested State, or (b) the person concerned illegally and directly entered the territory of the Requesting State after having stayed on or transited through the territory of the Requested State.
The obligation to readmit third country nationals and stateless persons is linked to the following prerequisites: (a) the person concerned holds or at the time of entry held, a valid visa or residence permit issued by the Requested State, or (b) the person concerned illegally and directly entered the territory of the Requesting State after having stayed on or transited through the territory of the Requested State.
Exempted from these obligations are persons in airside transit and all persons to whom the Requesting State has issued a visa or residence authorisation before or after entry to its territory.
Exempted from these obligations are persons in airside transit and all persons to whom the Requesting State has issued a visa or residence authorisation before or after entry to its territory.
The agreement sets an accelerated procedure , which concerns persons apprehended in the “border region”, i.e. within an area which extends up to 30 kilometres from the common land border between a Member State and the Republic of Moldova or within the territories of International airports of Member States or the Republic of Moldova.
The agreement sets an accelerated procedure , which concerns persons apprehended in the “border region”, i.e. within an area which extends up to 30 kilometres from the common land border between a Member State and the Republic of Moldova or within the territories of International airports of Member States or the Republic of Moldova.
Under the accelerated procedure, readmission applications have to be submitted, and replies have to be given, within 2 working days whereas under the normal procedure, the time limit for replies is 11 working days.
Under the accelerated procedure, readmission applications have to be submitted, and replies have to be given, within 2 working days whereas under the normal procedure, the time limit for replies is 11 working days.
The agreement does not prejudice to the rights, obligations and responsibilities of the Community, the Member States and Moldova arising from International Law and, in particular, from:
The agreement does not prejudice to the rights, obligations and responsibilities of the Community, the Member States and Moldova arising from International Law and, in particular, from:
– the Convention of 28 July 1951 on the Status of Refugees as amended by the Protocol of 31 January 1967 on the Status of Refugees;
– the Convention of 28 July 1951 on the Status of Refugees as amended by the Protocol of 31 January 1967 on the Status of Refugees;
– the international conventions determining the State responsible for examining applications for asylum lodged;
– the international conventions determining the State responsible for examining applications for asylum lodged;
– the European Convention of 4 November 1950 for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms;
– the European Convention of 4 November 1950 for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms;
– the Convention of 10 December 1984 against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment;
– the Convention of 10 December 1984 against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment;
– international conventions on extradition and transit;
– international conventions on extradition and transit;
– multilateral international conventions and agreements on the readmission of foreign nationals.
– multilateral international conventions and agreements on the readmission of foreign nationals.