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Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution on the right to family reunification.
Parliament adopted a non-binding resolution on the right to family reunification.
(The UK has opted out of this particular directive) Debates on the right to family reunification have been going on within the institutions of the European Union for over three years.
(The UK has opted out of this particular directive) Debates on the right to family reunification have been going on within the institutions of the European Union for over three years.
Parliament today called for more categories of people to be allowed to benefit from a new draft directive on the right of non-EU citizens to such reunification.
Parliament today called for more categories of people to be allowed to benefit from a new draft directive on the right of non-EU citizens to such reunification.
MEPs voted for a range of non-binding amendments making not only spouses but also registered and unmarried partners, irrespective of sex, eligible for family reunification, if the host Member State treats unmarried or registered partners in the same manner as married couples.
MEPs voted for a range of non-binding amendments making not only spouses but also registered and unmarried partners, irrespective of sex, eligible for family reunification, if the host Member State treats unmarried or registered partners in the same manner as married couples.
Furthermore, MEPs not only want refugees, but also people who are entitled to stay in the Union on the basis of the less favourable " subsidiary protection " status to be entitled to family reunification.
Furthermore, MEPs not only want refugees, but also people who are entitled to stay in the Union on the basis of the less favourable " subsidiary protection " status to be entitled to family reunification.
Member States should also authorise the entry of parents of applicants if they are unable to look after themselves and have no other means of support, say MEPs.
Member States should also authorise the entry of parents of applicants if they are unable to look after themselves and have no other means of support, say MEPs.
And unmarried teenagers should be authorised to enter if they are dependent on the applicant because of their state of health.
And unmarried teenagers should be authorised to enter if they are dependent on the applicant because of their state of health.
While the Commission's proposal leaves the question of the entry of these categories up to Member States, MEPs want harmonisation at Community level.
While the Commission's proposal leaves the question of the entry of these categories up to Member States, MEPs want harmonisation at Community level.
The European Parliament deleted a provision that Member States may refuse entry to a child aged over twelve if he or she does not meet existing national conditions for integration.
The European Parliament deleted a provision that Member States may refuse entry to a child aged over twelve if he or she does not meet existing national conditions for integration.
It also deleted a provision that Member States may, for reasons of reception capacity, stipulate a waiting period of up to three years between submission of an application for reunification and the issuing of a residence permit to the family members concerned.
It also deleted a provision that Member States may, for reasons of reception capacity, stipulate a waiting period of up to three years between submission of an application for reunification and the issuing of a residence permit to the family members concerned.
Another amendment states that Member States may require applicants to have lived for just one year (as opposed to two years in the Commission proposal) in their territory before they can have their family members join them (47).
Another amendment states that Member States may require applicants to have lived for just one year (as opposed to two years in the Commission proposal) in their territory before they can have their family members join them (47).
On the other hand, in the event of widowhood, divorce, separation, or death of relatives, MEPs say an independent residence permit should only be issued to people who have entered the Union for reasons of family reunification if they have been resident within the EU for a minimum of one year (58).
On the other hand, in the event of widowhood, divorce, separation, or death of relatives, MEPs say an independent residence permit should only be issued to people who have entered the Union for reasons of family reunification if they have been resident within the EU for a minimum of one year (58).
Parliament feels this is necessary to prevent misuse of the directive.
Parliament feels this is necessary to prevent misuse of the directive.
Applications should be submitted to the competent authorities in the Member State where the applicant is resident (i.e. not to consulates abroad) (35).
Applications should be submitted to the competent authorities in the Member State where the applicant is resident (i.e. not to consulates abroad) (35).
MEPs want to cut the period for taking a decision on an application from the nine months in the Commission proposal to six months (38).
MEPs want to cut the period for taking a decision on an application from the nine months in the Commission proposal to six months (38).
And they believe illness or disability should be ruled out as a ground for refusing to renew a residence permit (44).
And they believe illness or disability should be ruled out as a ground for refusing to renew a residence permit (44).
Finally, the European Parliament voted for the transposition of the directive not to lead to a lower level of protection than is currently provided by individual Member States.
Finally, the European Parliament voted for the transposition of the directive not to lead to a lower level of protection than is currently provided by individual Member States.
Instead, they want Member States to be allowed to uphold existing national provisions that are more favourable to applicants than those laid down in the directive (19,20).
Instead, they want Member States to be allowed to uphold existing national provisions that are more favourable to applicants than those laid down in the directive (19,20).
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Votes Subject to Rule 110a
Votes Subject to Rule 110a
Under new rule 110a, any legislative proposal (first reading) and any non-legislative motion for a resolution adopted in committee with fewer than one-tenth of the members of the committee voting against, shall be placed on the draft agenda of Parliament for vote without amendment.
Under new rule 110a, any legislative proposal (first reading) and any non-legislative motion for a resolution adopted in committee with fewer than one-tenth of the members of the committee voting against, shall be placed on the draft agenda of Parliament for vote without amendment.
The item shall then be subject to a single vote unless, before the drawing up of the final draft agenda, political groups or individual Members who together constitute one-tenth of the Members of Parliament have requested in writing that the item be open to amendment, in which case the President shall fix a deadline for tabling amendments.
The item shall then be subject to a single vote unless, before the drawing up of the final draft agenda, political groups or individual Members who together constitute one-tenth of the Members of Parliament have requested in writing that the item be open to amendment, in which case the President shall fix a deadline for tabling amendments.
EU to sign up to UN standards on fuel for cars
EU to sign up to UN standards on fuel for cars
Carlos WESTENDORP Y CABEZA (PES, E)
Carlos WESTENDORP Y CABEZA (PES, E)
Report on the proposal for a Council decision on the position of the European Community on the draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the approval of uniform provisions concerning the approval of:
Report on the proposal for a Council decision on the position of the European Community on the draft Regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the approval of uniform provisions concerning the approval of:
Specific LPG retrofit systems to be installed in motor vehicles for the use of LPG in their propulsion system
Specific LPG retrofit systems to be installed in motor vehicles for the use of LPG in their propulsion system
Specific CNG retrofit systems to be installed in motor vehicles for the use of CNG in their propulsion system
Specific CNG retrofit systems to be installed in motor vehicles for the use of CNG in their propulsion system
Procedure : Assent procedure
Procedure : Assent procedure
Parliament voted its assent for the regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the approval of uniform provisions concerning the approval of specific LPG retrofit systems to be installed in motor vehicles for the use of LPG in their propulsion system and specific CNG retrofit systems to be installed in motor vehicles for the use of CNG in their propulsion system.
Parliament voted its assent for the regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the approval of uniform provisions concerning the approval of specific LPG retrofit systems to be installed in motor vehicles for the use of LPG in their propulsion system and specific CNG retrofit systems to be installed in motor vehicles for the use of CNG in their propulsion system.
Press enquiries: Klaus Hullmann (Strasbourg) tel.(33) 3 881 73781 (Brussels) tel.(32-2) 28 42518 e-mail : indu-press@europarl.eu.int
Press enquiries: Klaus Hullmann (Strasbourg) tel.(33) 3 881 73781 (Brussels) tel.(32-2) 28 42518 e-mail : indu-press@europarl.eu.int
Europol: No to confidentiality of information
Europol: No to confidentiality of information
Maurizio TURCO (IND, I)
Maurizio TURCO (IND, I)
Report on:
Report on:
1. the initiative by the Kingdom of Denmark with a view to adopting a Council Act amending the Council Act of 3 November 1998 adopting Rules on the confidentiality of Europol information
1. the initiative by the Kingdom of Denmark with a view to adopting a Council Act amending the Council Act of 3 November 1998 adopting Rules on the confidentiality of Europol information
2. the initiative by the Kingdom of Denmark with a view to adopting a Council Act amending the Staff Regulations applicable to Europol employees
2. the initiative by the Kingdom of Denmark with a view to adopting a Council Act amending the Staff Regulations applicable to Europol employees
3. the initiative of the Hellenic Republic with a view to the adoption of a Council Decision adjusting the basic salaries and allowances applicable to Europol staff
3. the initiative of the Hellenic Republic with a view to the adoption of a Council Decision adjusting the basic salaries and allowances applicable to Europol staff
Christian Ulrik von BOETTICHER (EPP-ED, D)
Christian Ulrik von BOETTICHER (EPP-ED, D)
Report on the initiative by the Kingdom of Denmark with a view to adopting a Council Act drawing up, on the basis of Article 43(1) of the Convention on the Establishment of a European Police Office (Europol Convention), of a Protocol amending that Convention
Report on the initiative by the Kingdom of Denmark with a view to adopting a Council Act drawing up, on the basis of Article 43(1) of the Convention on the Establishment of a European Police Office (Europol Convention), of a Protocol amending that Convention
In a non-binding vote, Parliament rejected the initiatives concerning Europol as suggested by reporters Maurizio TURCO (IND, I) and Christian Ulrik von BOETTICHER (EPP-ED, D), thus inviting the Council to withdraw them.
In a non-binding vote, Parliament rejected the initiatives concerning Europol as suggested by reporters Maurizio TURCO (IND, I) and Christian Ulrik von BOETTICHER (EPP-ED, D), thus inviting the Council to withdraw them.
The House argues that the initiatives presented do not address or do not significantly improve the fundamental shortcomings already highlighted in the European Parliament recommendation of 30 May 2002 concerning Europol.
The House argues that the initiatives presented do not address or do not significantly improve the fundamental shortcomings already highlighted in the European Parliament recommendation of 30 May 2002 concerning Europol.
As regards the question of legal basis the Parliament argues that the Council should freeze the procedure regarding the Danish initiative on a Protocol amending the Europol Convention.
As regards the question of legal basis the Parliament argues that the Council should freeze the procedure regarding the Danish initiative on a Protocol amending the Europol Convention.
The Convention should be converted into a regulation, allowing Europol to operate in a flexible manner and making Europol part of the first pillar.
The Convention should be converted into a regulation, allowing Europol to operate in a flexible manner and making Europol part of the first pillar.
Regulation should be adopted by co-decision with the Parliament.
Regulation should be adopted by co-decision with the Parliament.
The level of judicial control within Europol should be equivalent to the standards laid down under the first pillar.
The level of judicial control within Europol should be equivalent to the standards laid down under the first pillar.
The Parliament addresses also other recommendations to the Council.
The Parliament addresses also other recommendations to the Council.
On the budget, part of the Member States contributions to the funding of Europol should be replaced with from the EU budget.
On the budget, part of the Member States contributions to the funding of Europol should be replaced with from the EU budget.
The Parliament's democratic power of control should be strengthened.
The Parliament's democratic power of control should be strengthened.
Therefore the annual activity report should be forwarded both to the Council and the Parliament, and these should be equally involved in the procedure for the appointment and dismissal of the Director of Europol.
Therefore the annual activity report should be forwarded both to the Council and the Parliament, and these should be equally involved in the procedure for the appointment and dismissal of the Director of Europol.
Parliament should have a formal right to invite the Director of Europol to appear before the competent committee.
Parliament should have a formal right to invite the Director of Europol to appear before the competent committee.
As regards data protection, it should be equivalent to that guaranteed under first pillar.
As regards data protection, it should be equivalent to that guaranteed under first pillar.
The Parliament calls on the Council that Europol, in co-operation with the Member States, should collect data on trends in international crime.
The Parliament calls on the Council that Europol, in co-operation with the Member States, should collect data on trends in international crime.
The data should be incorporated in the annual reports.
The data should be incorporated in the annual reports.
Close cooperation is required between Europol, Eurojust and OLAF.
Close cooperation is required between Europol, Eurojust and OLAF.
On transparency, the Parliament calls on Europol to adopt as soon as possible rules on access to documents in conformity with regulation 1049/2001.
On transparency, the Parliament calls on Europol to adopt as soon as possible rules on access to documents in conformity with regulation 1049/2001.
Parliament will vote tomorrow on a recommendation.
Parliament will vote tomorrow on a recommendation.
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Calendar of part-sessions - 2004
Calendar of part-sessions - 2004
Plenary session
Plenary session
Debat og Beslutninger : 10-04-2003
Daily Notebook : 10-04-2003
1 euro = £ sterling ….. as at 10.04.2003 1 euro = IR£ (punt) 0.79
1 euro = £ sterling ….. as at 10.04.2003 1 euro = IR£ (punt) 0.79
As at 10.04.2003
As at 10.04.2003
Jens Dyhr OKKING (EUL/NGL, DK) as at 28.02.2003 Bent Hindrup ANDERSEN (EDD, DK) as at 01.03.2003 Isidoro SÁNCHEZ GARCÍA (ELDR, E) as at 19.03.2003 Enrique MONSONÍS DOMINGO (ELDR, E) as at 26.03.2003 Heidi Anneli HAUTALA (Greens/EFA, FIN) as at 25.03.2003 Ulla Maija Aaltonen (Greens/EFA, FIN) ) as at 07.04.2003 Votes
Jens Dyhr OKKING (EUL/NGL, DK) as at 28.02.2003 Bent Hindrup ANDERSEN (EDD, DK) as at 01.03.2003 Isidoro SÁNCHEZ GARCÍA (ELDR, E) as at 19.03.2003 Enrique MONSONÍS DOMINGO (ELDR, E) as at 26.03.2003 Heidi Anneli HAUTALA (Greens/EFA, FIN) as at 25.03.2003 Ulla Maija Aaltonen (Greens/EFA, FIN) ) as at 07.04.2003 Votes
No to cloning and restrictions on stem cell research
No to cloning and restrictions on stem cell research
Peter LIESE (EPP-ED, D)
Peter LIESE (EPP-ED, D)
Report on Medicine: standards of quality and safety of human tissues and cells
Report on Medicine: standards of quality and safety of human tissues and cells
Procedure : Codecision (1st reading)
Procedure : Codecision (1st reading)
The Parliament today adopted over 80 amendments to the Commission proposal to set quality and safety standards for the donation, procurement, testing, processing, storage and distribution of human tissues and cells.
The Parliament today adopted over 80 amendments to the Commission proposal to set quality and safety standards for the donation, procurement, testing, processing, storage and distribution of human tissues and cells.
The amended proposal was approved by 321/89/57.
The amended proposal was approved by 321/89/57.
While generally welcoming the proposal, the Parliament adopted amendments concerning the scope of the directive, compensation for tissue and cell donation, donor consent, donor anonymity and ethical issues.
While generally welcoming the proposal, the Parliament adopted amendments concerning the scope of the directive, compensation for tissue and cell donation, donor consent, donor anonymity and ethical issues.
Ethical issues On ethics, MEPs insist that this directive expressly recognises the right of Member States to maintain or introduce more stringent protective measures that comply with the provisions of the Treaty (am 28).
Ethical issues On ethics, MEPs insist that this directive expressly recognises the right of Member States to maintain or introduce more stringent protective measures that comply with the provisions of the Treaty (am 28).
Member States shall at least prohibit research on human cloning for reproductive purposes and research designed to create human embryos solely for research purposes or to supply stem cells, including by means of the transfer of somatic cell nuclei.
Member States shall at least prohibit research on human cloning for reproductive purposes and research designed to create human embryos solely for research purposes or to supply stem cells, including by means of the transfer of somatic cell nuclei.
Cloned human embryos, and human/animal hybrid embryos produced by cloning, aggregation or any other procedure, and cells and tissues derived from them, shall be excluded as sources of material for transplant .
Cloned human embryos, and human/animal hybrid embryos produced by cloning, aggregation or any other procedure, and cells and tissues derived from them, shall be excluded as sources of material for transplant .
Moreover, MEPs adopted an amendment (93=95) saying that the procurement of tissues after an abortion shall require special rules.
Moreover, MEPs adopted an amendment (93=95) saying that the procurement of tissues after an abortion shall require special rules.
No abortion shall be performed to obtain foetal tissue.
No abortion shall be performed to obtain foetal tissue.
It shall be ensured by appropriate measures that no pregnant woman is put under any kind of pressure to undergo an abortion in order to obtain tissue.
It shall be ensured by appropriate measures that no pregnant woman is put under any kind of pressure to undergo an abortion in order to obtain tissue.
The timing of an abortion and the way it is carried out shall not be influenced by the wish to obtain foetal tissue.
The timing of an abortion and the way it is carried out shall not be influenced by the wish to obtain foetal tissue.
Donations to be voluntary and unpaid MEPs welcome the Commission's view that tissue and cell transplantation programmes should be based on voluntary and unpaid donation, anonymity of both donor and recipient, altruism of the donor and solidarity between donor and recipient.
Donations to be voluntary and unpaid MEPs welcome the Commission's view that tissue and cell transplantation programmes should be based on voluntary and unpaid donation, anonymity of both donor and recipient, altruism of the donor and solidarity between donor and recipient.
Although MEPs do not want to keep the private sector out completely, an amendment was adopted demanding that Member States encourage strong public and non-profit sector involvement in the provision of tissue and cell transplant services and the related research.
Although MEPs do not want to keep the private sector out completely, an amendment was adopted demanding that Member States encourage strong public and non-profit sector involvement in the provision of tissue and cell transplant services and the related research.
Another amendment calls for donations to be made with the donor's free will and without any payment except compensation, for example travel expenses.
Another amendment calls for donations to be made with the donor's free will and without any payment except compensation, for example travel expenses.
However, rules on compensation should be left to the Member States.
However, rules on compensation should be left to the Member States.
Traceability and anonymity MEPs also insist that EU-wide rules should be laid down to ensure the traceability of tissues and cells of human origin.
Traceability and anonymity MEPs also insist that EU-wide rules should be laid down to ensure the traceability of tissues and cells of human origin.
Even though anonymity of donors was strongly supported, the Parliament adopted an amendment saying that in the case of gametes (sperm and eggs) in particular, Member States may waive anonymity in order to respect the right of children to know their genetic parents, but only in exceptional circumstances (am 94).
Even though anonymity of donors was strongly supported, the Parliament adopted an amendment saying that in the case of gametes (sperm and eggs) in particular, Member States may waive anonymity in order to respect the right of children to know their genetic parents, but only in exceptional circumstances (am 94).
Donor consent Another key issue is the procurement of human tissues or cells, which the Commission says should be carried out only after all mandatory consent requirements in force in a Member State are met.
Donor consent Another key issue is the procurement of human tissues or cells, which the Commission says should be carried out only after all mandatory consent requirements in force in a Member State are met.
The Parliament wants to go considerably further by demanding that the EU Member States take account of at least the following requirements:
The Parliament wants to go considerably further by demanding that the EU Member States take account of at least the following requirements:
Before any procurement of tissues or cells, living donors must have given their prior, informed and express consent in writing or, in exceptional cases, orally in the presence of witnesses.
Before any procurement of tissues or cells, living donors must have given their prior, informed and express consent in writing or, in exceptional cases, orally in the presence of witnesses.