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Postopek posvetovanja
Constitutional Affairs
Evropski parlament je v drugem branju potrdil poročilo poslanca Vincenta PEILLONA (PES, FR) o gotovinskem prometu na in izven območja EU.
The Motion of Censure against the Commission was rejected in a roll
Predlog Komisije predvideva obvezno prijavo prenosa gotovine v vsoti nad 15.000 evrov in obveščanje pristojnih organov o transakcijah, ki bi lahko predstavljale nevarnost, da gre za pranje denarja.
call vote with 35 votes in favour, 589 votes against, and 35 abstentions.
Poročilo: Dariusz Kajetan ROSATI (PSE, PL)
Dariusz ROSATI (PES, PL)
Postopek posvetovanja
( COM(2004)0227 – C6 0039/2004 – 2004/0072(CNS))
Parlament je podprl predlog Komisije, da se iz direktive črta določilo, po katerem lahko države članice določijo okvirne količine za razmejitev med osebno in komercialno uporabo.
On a related point, MEPs backed the Commission's plans to delete the provision allowing Member States to lay down quantitative guide levels to establish whether products are for personal or commercial use.
Poslanci namreč menijo, da so si carinski organi v nekaterih državah članicah okvirna merila prevečkrat razlagali kot zapovedujoča, kar je pomenilo diskriminacijo, ki je v nasprotju z načeli svobodnega trga.
They say these have too often been used as mandatory limits in some Member States and have led in practice to discrimination, which is contrary to single market principles.
Okvirna navodila naj bi vključili v pravilnike o delu carinskih organov, vendar ne bi smela biti edino merilo pri odločanju v primerih, ali gre za osebno ali komercialno rabo uvoženega blaga.
They should therefore only be included in inspection instructions given by a national administration to its officers and should not be the only criterion used for classifying goods as being held for the personal use of private individuals or commercial purposes.
Izidi ostalih glasovanj - 8. junij 2005
More controls on cash transfers inside and outside the EU
Predlog resolucije - Območje svobode, varnosti in pravice
the adoption of a regulation of the European Parliament and the Council
Poslanci so predlog potrdili s 528 glasovi za, 116 proti in 24 vzdržanimi.
The European Parliament adopted in second reading a report by Vincent
Poslanci so poročilo sprejeli s 360 glasovi za, 272 proti in 20 vzdržanimi.
In the second reading, Parliament supports the Council common position which reduces this threshold from €15000 to €10,000.
Glasovanje o:
MEPs call for minority issues to be higher up on the EU agenda
poročilu Patricka GAUBERTA (PPE/DE, FR) -
Claude MORAES (PES, UK)
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Gospodarske in monetarne zadeve
and legislative leaders on both sides of the Atlantic.
Strožja merila v novem paktu o stabilnosti in rasti
Union and the United States to work closely together in the years to
Poročilo: Othmar KARAS (PPE/DE, AT) -
The House stresses that the Uzbek government,
Poročilo: Othmar KARAS (PPE/DE, AT)
Carmen Fraga ESTÉVEZ (EPP-ED, ES)
Postopek posvetovanja
No 973/2001
Odbor za ekonomske in monetarne zadeve
( COM(2003)0589 – C5 0480/2003 – 2003/0229(CNS))
Poslanci tako zahtevajo, da reforma ne bi postavila preohlapnih meril in se zavzemajo za natančnejše definicije določil pakta ter krajše časovne roke za zmanjšanje proračunskih primanjkljajev.
In its proposal the Commission argued that a minimum distance from the coast should be proposed for trawl nets in order to protect coral beds and smaller-scale coastal fishing.
Poslanci zahtevajo jasen seznam dejavnikov, ki bi lahko prišli v poštev pri ocenjevanju višine primanjkljajev.
Given the specific characteristics of highly migratory species, the European Parliament takes the view that measures relating to those species should not be laid down by the Commission, but within the regional fisheries organisations.
Skrajni rok za sanacijo proračunskega primanjkljaja pa ne bi smel biti daljši od 3 let.
In the case of the Mediterranean, these should be the GFCM and ICCAT.
Za realno oceno ustreznosti ukrepov držav članic bi morala Komisija izvajati finančne revizije na terenu.
According to it, the minimum mesh-size of towed nets should be 40 mm until the 31st of December 2006.
Srednjeročne proračunske cilje bi morali ocenjevati vsaj enkrat letno, oziroma vedno, kadar država izvaja večje strukturne ali proračunske reforme.
Afterwards, it should be replaced by a square-meshed net of 40 mm at the cod-end or, at the duly justified request of the ship-owner, by a rhomboid-meshed net of 50 mm.
Spremembe uredbe o pospešitvi in razjasnitvi izvajanja postopka v zvezi s čezmernim primanjkljajem pa so bile potrjene s 320 glasovi za, 116 proti in 163 vzdržanimi glasovi .
The compromise agreement takes this into consideration and stipulates that on board there should be no more than 2,000 hooks for vessels catching bluefin tuna, 3,500 hooks for vessels catching swordfish and 5,000 hooks for those catching albacore.
Uredbi mora dokončno potrditi še Svet EU
Press enquiries: Nikos Salliarelis (Strasbourg) tel.(33-3) 881 74076 (Brussels) tel.(32-2) 28 32017 e-mail : fish-press@europarl.eu.int
Odgovor na izzive, ki jih migracije predstavljajo za Evropo
A coordinated answer to migration challenges in Europe
Poročilo: Patrick GAUBERT (PPE/DE, FR)
Patrick GAUBERT (EPP-ED, FR)
Povezave med zakonitim in nezakonitim priseljevanjem ter integracijo priseljencev
Report on the links between legal and illegal migration and integration
Vsako leto vstopi na območje Evropske unije več kot pol milijona nezakonitih priseljencev.
Around 500,000 illegal immigrants enter the European Union each year,
Smernice naj bi predstavljale ravnotežje med ukrepi proti nezakonitemu priseljevanju in koraki za integracijo zakonitih priseljencev v državah članicah.
for a migration policy in Europe, striking the balance between measures
Strinjajo se, "da je treba v pomanjkanju skupnega sistema priseljevanja in azila ohraniti izjemen in enoten značaj, ker takšni ukrepi spodbujajo nezakonito preseljevanje in ne rešujejo resničnih prikritih težav" .
Regarding the measures to prevent illegal immigration flows, MEPs highlight the need of closer cooperation with the countries of origin and criticised the measures carried by some countries such as the mass "regularisation" of illegal immigrants and the creation of " reception centres " for migrants in Mediterranean countries.
Parlament se zavzema za "ostrejše ukrepe proti mrežam 'tihotapcev ljudi'" in preprečevanje dela na črno, še posebej, kadar gre za storitve pomoči v gospodinjstvu in varovanja otrok.
MEPs also agreed " that mass regularisation of illegal immigrants should be a one-off event, since such measures do not resolve the real underlying problems " (They added that " punitive measures may be taken against networks of 'people smugglers' ") and that action to combat illegal working are necessary, particularly " in the areas of domestic work and childcare ".
Parlament tudi predlaga institucijam EU, naj razmislijo o izvajanju sporazumov o vračanju oseb v države izvora in " spoštovanju dostojanstva ter integritete ljudi v teh postopkih ".
Finally, they ask the EU institutions " to give some thought " to the implementation of agreements for the readmission of illegal immigrants to make sure that " people's dignity and physical integrity are respected ".
Glede upravljanja s tokovi zakonitega priseljevanja pa se poslanci zavzemajo za pristop, ki ne bo temeljil le na potrebah trga delovne sile, ampak bo spoštoval človekove pravice priseljencev in spodbujal njihovo integracijo v družbo.
As for the management of legal migration flows, MEPs call for an approach not only based on the EU working needs but also on the respect of the migrants' human rights and their effective integration in society.
Parlament obsoja uporabo sile v Uzbekistanu
certain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in extender oils and tyres
Izjavi Sveta in Komisije - Razmere v Uzbekistanu
(twenty-seventh amendment of Council Directive 76/769/EEC)
Oblasti poziva, naj takoj dovolijo neodvisno mednarodno preiskavo dogodkov in omogočijo izvedbo te preiskave.
the compromise package agreed between their representatives and the
Od ameriških oblasti pa zahtevajo, da zamrznejo pogajanja o dolgoročnem sporazumu glede vzpostavitve vojaškega oporišča oboroženih sil ZDA v Uzbekistanu ter razmislijo o alternativnih rešitvah na tem območju osrednje Azije.
Council in order to conclude this dossier at the first reading stage.
Parlament še poziva oblasti, da poenostavijo postopke za registracijo nevladnih organizacij, vključno s tujimi predstavništvi in zmanjša državni nadzor nad njihovim delovanjem.
The new European directive intends to reduce the use of certain aromatic
Z resolucijo, ki jo je pripravil Armin LASCHET (EPP-ED, DE), pozdravljajo načrte za spremembe in " realističen pristop ", ki združuje " vizije z dejanskimi in praktičnimi predlogi za ukrepanje ".
Press enquiries: André Riche (Strasbourg) tel.(33-3) 881 73840 (Brussels) tel.(32-2) 28 40992 Mobile: (32) 0498.983.585 e-mail : envi-press@europarl.eu.int
Javno zdravje in potrošnik
positions and the surveillance and coordination of economic policies
Poročilo: John BOWIS (PPE/DE, UK) - Mobilnost pacientov in razvoj zdravstvene oskrbe
(EC) No 1467/97 on speeding up and clarifying the implementation of
Postopek na lastno pobudo
the excessive deficit procedure
Evropski parlament je po torkovi razpravi v četrtek sprejel poročilo John BOWIS (EPP-ED, UK) iz odbora za okolje, javno zdravje in varnost hrane o predlogih, ki jih je za večjo mobilnost uporabnikov zdravstvenih storitev pripravila Komisija.
To implement this agreement, the Commission has proposed changes to the two regulations which provide the legal framework for the Pact.
Sodišče Evropskih skupnosti je že v več primerih razsodilo, da imajo državljani EU pravico do zdravstvenih storitev izven svoje matične države članice brez predhodne odobritve zdravstvenih zavarovalnic države gostiteljice za ne-bolnišnično nego in z odobritvijo za storitve v bolnišnicah.
Considering the excessive deficit procedure, MEPs say there needs to be a definition of the concept of an "exceptional and temporary excess" of budget deficit over the permitted 3 per cent of GDP, and that this should be done in the context of the Commission's budgetary forecasts and common external assumptions.
Vendar pa gostiteljica ne sme zavrniti prošnje, če zdravstveni sistem matične države ne more zagotoviti storitev v razumnem roku.
Parliament wants a clear, agreed list of which factors might be judged relevant in assessing deficits .
Poslanci pozivajo Unijo, da " mora nujno razviti skladno politiko za mobilnost uporabnikov zdravstvenih storitev " in od Komisije zahteva "jasen in časovno razdelan akcijski načrt".
The report also says the maximum deadline for correction of an excessive deficit "should not exceed three years after its occurrence".
Po mnenju poslancev bi moralo biti področje zdravstvenih storitev zakonsko urejeno z ločenim predlogom Komisije, ne pa zajeto le v splošni direktivi o storitvah
When it comes to the preventive arm of the Pact, Parliament wants to ensure that assessments are based on reliable statistics.
Evropski parlamentarci se tudi zavzemajo, da bi države članice sprejele pravila o predpisovanju zdravil, izdajanju zdravil na recept in povračilu stroškov za zdravila, kupljena v drugih državah.
To help assess whether an adjustment programme is both sufficiently ambitious and realistic, the Commission should undertake financial auditing missions in the Member States.
Poročilo: Duarte FREITAS (PPE/DE, PT)
Csaba ŐRY (EPP-ED, HU)
Predlog Sklepa Sveta o sklenitvi Sporazuma o mednarodnem programu za ohranjanje delfinov s strani Evropske Skupnosti
Report on social inclusion in the new Member States
Krepitev evropske konkurenčnosti: posledice sprememb v industriji na politiko in vlogo malih in srednjih podjetij
Report on employment and productivity and their contribution to economic
Poslanci so poročilo sprejeli .
to 12 against with 18 abstentions.
Poročilo: Carmen FRAGA ESTÉVEZ (PPE/DE, ES)
Dominique VLASTO (EPP-ED, FR)
Predlog Uredbe Sveta o ukrepih za upravljanje trajnostnega izkoriščanja ribolovnih virov v Sredozemskem morju
Report on ‘Strengthening European competitiveness - the effects of industrial
in o spremembi Uredb (ES) št. 2847/93 in (ES) št. 973/2001
change on policy and the role of SME’
Poslanci so poročilo sprejeli .
Parliament adopted an own-initiative report, by 472 votes in favour
Izjavi Sveta in Komisije - Čezatlantski odnosi
- the effects of industrial change on policy and the role of SME’
Poslanci so poročilo sprejeli .
for democratic values and the rule of law.
Poročilo: Ona JUKNEVIČIENĖ (ALDE, LT)
in La Paz, the seat of executive and legislative power.
Prispevek zaposlenosti in produktivnosti h gospodarski rasti
resources, will contribute to its development and the social welfare
Postopek na lastno pobudo
of its inhabitants.
Poslanci so poročilo sprejeli .
performing their duties.
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Deklaracija v spomin na zasedbo baltiških držav
Remembering the Soviet occupation of the Baltic states
Poudaril je, da so bile njihovim državljanom med polstoletno okupacijo kršene človekove pravice, bili so žrtve nasilja in deportacij.
"For half a century, they lost their human rights and suffered terror and deportations.
Evropski parlament je leta 1983 prvič obsodil sovjetsko priključitev dotlej neodvisnih držav, tokrat pa je predsednik Borell dejal , da "je treba v teh težkih časih za Evropsko unijo poudariti, da je vstop baltiških držav k EU prispeval k doseganju svobode in blagostanja njihovih državljanov.
In these difficult times for the EU, we should recall the accession of the Baltic states to the EU, convinced this would help build their freedom and prosperity.
Zato si moramo v naši instituciji prizadevati za skupno gradnjo enotne Evrope, ki bo zajemala naše skupne vrednote."
We should now proceed to work together in building a united Europe based on shared values.
Prva redna točka sredinega parlamentarnega zasedanja je bila razprava o poročilih Sveta EU in Komisije o iztekajočem se luksemburškem predsedstvu EU ter po zasedanju Evropskega sveta, ki je potekal 16. in 17. junija v Bruslju.
He spoke of the new impetus given to the Lisbon strategy, pointing out that the June European Council had agreed on a new body of guidelines, the basis for national reform plans to be adopted with greater commitment at national level.
Voditelji držav in vlad članic Unije na njem niso namreč sprejeli finančne perspektive EU za leta 2007-2013. in so se sporazumeli le, da si je potrebno vzeti "čas za razmislek" po zastojih pri ratifikaciji Evropske ustave.
This, he said, was an important event: "Those who call for modernisation of the EU while giving the impression that others are blind to the challenges ahead should read their own decisions and apply them rather than constantly calling for new ones."
Poročilo o šestmesečnem predsedstva Svetu EU je predstavil luksemburški premier Jean Claude JUNCKER , ki ga je večina poslancev ob njegovem prihodu v sejno dvorano pozdravila s stoječimi ovacijami.
Mr Juncker said he was proud of having brought Europeans and Americans closer together, noting the successful joint organisation by the EU and US of a conference on Iraq, something that would have been hard to imagine a year earlier.
V nadaljevanju je opisal pogajanja na Evropskem svetu, ki je trajal 15 ur, ob tem pa je bilo skupno še 65 ur dvostranskih pogovorov.
Member States have taken entrenched positions from which it will be hard to break out.'
Rabat bi po teh izračunih znašal 5,5 milijarde evrov letno.
This would have been equivalent to a rebate of € 5.5 billion per year, more than the average for 1984-2005."
Razvoja se ne da zavrteti nazaj.
"Those unable to speak that language should be ashamed of what they did," he said.
Generacije za nami bodo želele imeti solidarno, konkurenčno in močno Evropo.
Forthcoming generations will need a political Europe, we need solidarity and a social Europe.
Stari Evropejci, naprej!
Old Europeans, convinced Europeans, let's get to work!
Delajmo skupaj!"
Good luck!" * * * MEPs gave the Luxembourg Prime Minister a standing ovation. * * *
"Za neuspeh finančne perspektive ni krivo predsedstvo.
We have to face up to these serious problems and be capable of solutions".
Bili smo blizu, vendar nekateri niso pokazali solidarnosti, kar pa ne pomeni, da nismo prišli nikamor (..)
He said, " it is vital to build a new consensus on, and in, Europe.
Številni me sprašujejo: ali ni vodenje Komisije bolj zapleteno po vstopu novih članic.
I hope at the end, we will be able to present all Europeans with our strategic vision for Europe.
Odgovarjam, da je - vendar vzrok težav ni v novih članicah," je dejal predsednik Komisije.
On the EU budget, he said that the key issue in the failure to reach an agreement, apart from the fundamental divergence of opinions and " clear national interests ", had been the two " no " votes.
Vodje največjih političnih skupin v parlamentu so izrazili zahvalo luksemburškemu premierju za dobro predsedovanje.
But he remained optimistic about getting an agreement, in the light of the " very constructive approach " of the new Member States.
Glede finančne perspektive pa: "Komisija in parlament sta opravila svojo nalogo, za razliko od Sveta EU.
"Our goal is a strong, efficient, enabled EU, and we will fight against those who just want a free trade zone," he said.
Vodja politične skupine liberalcev Graham R.
We owe it to them and will display this solidarity."
WATSON (ALDE, UK) pa je dejal, da se neuspehu ni bilo mogoče več izogniti po dveh referendumskih "ne" v Franciji in na Nizozemskem.
Speaking for the ALDE group, Graham WATSON (UK) applauded Mr Juncker's hard work to reach an agreement, but said the summit had been doomed to fail from the moment of the French ' no ' vote.
Po njegovem mnenju na Evropskem svetu ni šlo za bitko, kjer bi bila žarišča odpora, ampak za "spopad dveh dinozavrov - francoskega in britanskega.
"The socialist cheerleaders for a 'no' vote in France have helped move towards the changes they most fear," he said, comparing the situation to a Greek tragedy.
Britanci hočejo britansko Evropo, ne pa evropske Britanije.
Mr Juncker had been unable to stand back and perceive that "the ailing dinosaurs, Britain and France, would be unable to agree.
Francija pa se obnaša kot otok, čeprav geografsko to ni."
Britain wants a British Europe rather than a European Britain, while France is just as insular, without the excuse of being an island," he said.
SPREMEMBE DNEVNEGA REDA
The only plan B is the Blair plan ".
Sreda, 22. junij 2005
Finally, she laid the blame with the Parliament.
Poročilo: Michael CASHMAN (PES, UK) - Predlog uredbe Evropskega parlamenta in Sveta o vzpostavitvi kodeksa Skupnosti o predpisih, ki urejajo gibanje oseb preko meja ( A6-0188/2005 )
He recommended three conditions for the debate on Europe to succeed: it must be free from pressure, open to the people of Europe, and capable of leading to a truly acceptable Constitution.
Poročilo: Bogdan Adam KLICH (EPP-ED, PL) - Raziskave na področju varnosti – naslednji koraki ( A6-0103/2005 )
Representing the IND/DEM group, Jens-Peter BONDE (DK) criticised the decision to continue the ratification procedure. "
Poročilo: Catherine TRAUTMANN (PES, FR) - Informacijska družba ( A6-0172/2005 )
Struan STEVENSON (EPP-ED, UK) stated that he agreed with Tony Blair that it would be right to reform the CAP.
Marcin LIBICKI (UEN, PL) - Ustno vprašanje Komisiji - Afera Lloyd ( B6-0245/2005 )
Graham BOOTH (IND/DEM, UK) recalled that outgoing President Jean-Claude Juncker had spoken of a " window of opportunity " to agree the EU budget.
Priporočilo za drugo obravnavo: Othmar KARAS (EPP-ED, AT) - Nadzor nad proračunskim stanjem ter nadzor in usklajevanje gospodarskih politik ( A6-0204/2005 )
James ALLISTER (NA, UK) said the European Council meeting had been a " stunning failure ", and the budget " an unmitigated shambles ".
Četrtek, 23. junij 2005
However, he suggested that some good might come out of it.
9.00 - 12.00 Izjava Sveta - Akcijski program britanskega predsedstva
The decision to "pause for reflection" showed the lack of direction.
12.00-13.00 Glasovanja:
Integration is now at its high water mark.
Poročilo: Karl-Heinz FLORENZ (EPP-ED, DE) - Omejevanje trženja in uporabe nekaterih nevarnih snovi in pripravkov (RMR) ( A6-0163/2005 )
Proinsias DE ROSSA (PES, IE) reminded MEPs that 28 nations had participated in the Convention: "Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria must be included in the debate about the future.
Poročilo: David W.
He concluded: "We should not leave the people of Europe to the Mr Bondes of this world.
MARTIN (PES, UK) - Določbe, povezane z izvrševanjem proračuna ( A6-0154/2005 )
Neena GILL (PES, UK) stated that she did not believe the EU was meeting the expectations of its citizens and the EU would not be able to act as a global player with its current budget.
Poročilo: Jean-Claude GAUZES (EPP-ED, FR) - Kakovost statističnih podatkov o čezmernih primanjkljajih ( A6-0181/2005 )
James ELLES (EPP-ED, UK) congratulated Mr Juncker on his efforts to reach a budget agreement.
Poročilo: Jean-Marie CAVADA (ALDE, FR) - 1.
He said " no deal is better than a bad deal ".
Predlog Uredbe Sveta o uvedbi nekaterih posebnih omejevalnih ukrepov za nekatere osebe, ki ovirajo mirovni proces in kršijo mednarodno pravo v konfliktu v regiji Darfur v Sudanu ( A6-0186/2005 ) 2.
He outlined several key points for the future of Europe, including the need for a real debate on Europe' priorities, namely an economic reform agenda, and a five-year instead of a seven-year Financial Perspective.
Predlog Uredbe Sveta o posebnih omejevalnih ukrepih za osebe, ki kršijo embargo na orožje glede Demokratične republike Kongo ( A6-0194/2005 )
Malcolm HARBOUR (EPP-ED, UK) congratulated the Luxembourg Presidency for its engagement on internal market dossiers including the completion of the directive on unfair commercial practices.
Poročilo: Petr DUCHOŇ (EPP-ED, CZ) - Zaščita finančnih interesov Skupnosti ( A6-0156/2005 )
If the social concerns of the citizens had been the reason for the 'no' votes, then let such concerns be a part of the debate, he said.
Poročilo: Michael GAHLER (EPP-ED, DE) - Dostop do zunanje pomoči Skupnosti ( A6-0182/2005 )
On the Financial Perspective, he warned against reform becoming an excuse and an alibi for putting off key decisions.
Poročilo: Henrik Dam KRISTENSEN (PES, DK) - Grenlandska morska plošča ( A6-0116/2005 )
The budget also had to be acceptable to the European Parliament and the new Member States.
Besedila, o katerih je razprava zaključena
Mrs Wallström outlined her " Plan D " for debate, dialogue and democracy.
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Predstavitev britanskega predsedovanja Evropski uniji
Tony Blair: "a moment of decision for Europe"
Zavrnil je očitke, da je proti socialno pravični Evropi: "Nekateri pravijo, da nasprotujem evropskemu socialnemu modelu.
"And right now, they aren't convinced... the reality is that in most Member States it would be hard today to secure a 'yes' for it in a referendum."
Toda, povejte mi: kakšen socialni model je ta, v katerem je 20 milijonov brezposelnih?"
Mr Blair called for the modernisation of the European social model: "What type of social model is it that has allowed 20 million unemployed in Europe, productivity rates falling below those of the USA, allowing more science graduates to be produced by India than by Europe and that on any relative index of a modern economy is going down not up?"