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Pavel Poc | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Fighting colorectal cancer in the European Union (written declaration) PV | Mr President, I know everybody wants to vote, but I would just like, on behalf of all the co-signatories – Ms Brepoels, Mr Buşoi, Mr Lehne, Mr Peterle and myself – to thank all of you who have supported our written declaration on the fight against colorectal cancer. We have reached a majority one month before the deadl... | null |
President | EUROPARL President | N/A | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Camp Achraf (written declaration) PV | Written declaration No 0075/2010, presented by Alejo Vidal-Quadras, Stephen Hughes, Kristiina Ojuland, Søren Bo Søndergaard and Struan Stevenson, on Camp Ashraf, has been signed by more than a majority of Parliament’s component Members. Therefore, pursuant to Rule 123 of the Rules of Procedure, it will be forwarded to ... | null |
Struan Stevenson | MEP | ECR | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Camp Achraf (written declaration) PV | Mr President, I, too, would like to thank all the Members who signed Written Declaration No 75 on Camp Ashraf. This sends a very powerful message to the Iraqi authorities to lift the inhuman siege that they have applied against the 3 400 innocent people in Camp Ashraf over recent months. I really am grateful that more ... | null |
Laima Liucija Andrikienė | MEP | PPE | en | lt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, I voted for this resolution on the ongoing negotiations on the 2011 budget. The failure of last week’s Parliament-Council Conciliation Committee meeting has caused significant concern throughout the European Union. It is regrettable that some do not yet feel they need to adhere to the Treaty of Lisbon. I... | null |
Peter Jahr | MEP | PPE | en | de | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, with regard to the disaster of the budget negotiations for 2011, I would like to say: firstly, the right to draw up a budget is a central right of any democratic parliament. Secondly, a parliament that takes itself seriously must exercise this right. Thirdly, I would like to call on the European Council ... | null |
Hannu Takkula | MEP | ALDE | en | fi | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, I voted in favour of this budget and it is, of course, clear that if we in Parliament have budgetary power, we should exercise it. Now, however, we need to think about how we can act responsibly. I might say that, in many respects, the budget’s content does not reflect the ideals which we in the European... | null |
Antonello Antinoro | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I voted for Mrs Saïfi’s report because it has achieved the objective it set itself of specifying how human rights and social and environmental standards should be reinforced in international trade agreements. That will enable the major international organisations to cooperate more c... | null |
Laima Liucija Andrikienė | MEP | PPE | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, I voted in favour of the resolution. As Parliament’s rapporteur on the annual report on human rights in the world this year, I can only reiterate the importance of human rights clauses and standards in international trade agreements. Trade can play an important part in ensuring not only civil and politica... | null |
Daniel Hannan | MEP | ECR | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, the purpose of trade is to maximise prosperity and advantage to both participants. Countries do not trade with one another: businesses and individuals do. Yet in this report, and in the EU’s trade policy more widely, we see the Commission’s determination to insert into its commercial agreements all sorts ... | null |
Peter Jahr | MEP | PPE | en | de | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, the media play a very special and important role in our democratic society. They guarantee high quality information and thus make a significant contribution to the functioning of our democracy. I am convinced that a high quality, well-balanced public media environment also has a positive influence on the... | null |
Hannu Takkula | MEP | ALDE | en | fi | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, I voted in favour of this report by Mr Belet, contrary to our group’s recommendation, because I myself think that it is very important that we acknowledge the need to safeguard public broadcasting services, including those delivered by national broadcasting companies. This is a very important issue, and ... | null |
Sonia Alfano | MEP | ALDE | en | it | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I voted for the Belet report because it recognises and specifies the fundamental role played by public sector broadcasting in Europe. I see this as an important step for Parliament, which is clearly stating that public broadcasting needs to remain independent of political power. Thi... | null |
Anneli Jäätteenmäki | MEP | ALDE | en | fi | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, I voted in favour of the resolution. The European Parliament should celebrate the UN Security Council’s resolution concerning women, peace and security. A total of 90% of the victims of war are civilians, most of them women and children. Rape and sexual slavery are the crude everyday realities of war. Un... | null |
Laima Liucija Andrikienė | MEP | PPE | en | lt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, I voted for this very important resolution because we cannot ignore the fact that levels of violence against women are increasing. This can be seen in war and conflict zones in particular. I agree that proper attention should be paid to the implementation of UNSC Resolution 1325, the first resolution to ... | null |
Dimitar Stoyanov | MEP | NI | en | bg | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, I voted for the resolution on beekeeping and for support for the beekeeping sector because this form of agricultural production is the most specialised agricultural activity carried out. When we usually think of insects, the associations they conjure up are not particularly pleasant. Insects are not plea... | null |
Jens Rohde | MEP | ALDE | en | da | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, please allow me to offer my thanks to Mrs Kolarska-Bobińska for her fine cooperation and an excellent report – a report that here in Parliament today has been made even better than it was before by the majority in Parliament taking a stand on the fact that we in Europe should increase our CO2 reduction t... | null |
Jan Březina | MEP | PPE | en | cs | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, I voted in favour of the report on energy strategy, which outlines the directions that future European Union energy policy should take. I would like to emphasise the role of nuclear energy in the current and future energy mix of the EU, including an implicit recognition of the need to extend the lifetime... | null |
Laima Liucija Andrikienė | MEP | PPE | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, I voted in favour of this important document. It contributes in a constructive way to the debate we are having in Europe on a credible common energy strategy. Energy security is certainly one of the key aspects of that strategy. The EU must foster a common – if not single – energy policy. Europe-wide regu... | null |
Hannu Takkula | MEP | ALDE | en | fi | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, I also think that this report by Mrs Kolarska-Bobińska is an excellent one. It is important that it should pilot a European energy strategy for the next 10 years. It is also excellent that it focuses broad attention on the notion of what security of energy supply is, though also on energy efficiency, and... | null |
Radvilė Morkūnaitė-Mikulėnienė | MEP | PPE | en | lt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, I voted for this report on the European Union energy strategy which covers many important points and issues and in which there is talk of renewable energy, research, innovations, reducing pollution and, of course, increasing energy security. In particular, I support the European Parliament’s provision th... | null |
Seán Kelly | MEP | PPE | en | ga | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, I was glad to vote for this report, and I wish to commend my colleague and friend Mrs Kolarska-Bobińska on her achievement. I attended the debate in Parliament but failed to get the attention of the President under the ‘catch the eye’ procedure. I would therefore like to make two points: that the Europea... | null |
Jens Rohde | MEP | ALDE | en | da | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, I am, of course, pleased that Parliament has adopted a resolution that provides a negotiation proposal that will support our Climate Commissioner, who is going to Cancún to negotiate. However, I also think that, considering we had major problems getting the EU to speak with one voice at COP 15 in Copenha... | null |
Antonio Masip Hidalgo | MEP | S&D | en | es | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, some have said that the condemnation of Morocco is too mild given the magnitude of the repression of human rights in the Sahara, where Morocco is nothing more than an occupying country, with no sovereignty or legal entitlement whatsoever. What is important, however, is the message that Europe as a whole ... | null |
Anneli Jäätteenmäki | MEP | ALDE | en | fi | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, it is regrettable that the foreign policy practised by several EU countries continues to be very colonial in character. That has been very evident in the case of Western Sahara. Spain and France, which support Morocco, are particularly responsible for prolonging the conflict. Western Sahara is Africa’s l... | null |
Dimitar Stoyanov | MEP | NI | en | bg | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, I naturally voted for the resolution on Ukraine. I largely presented my arguments for this during yesterday’s debate. However, I want to use this procedure to make one very important clarification as something was said during yesterday’s debate which is incorrect. At the time, Mr Brok was more than likel... | null |
Laima Liucija Andrikienė | MEP | PPE | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, finally we have a resolution on Ukraine adopted by our Parliament. Certainly, we were concerned about the recent developments in the country. If Ukraine is our strategic partner, then my understanding is that it is our duty to express our concern about the shortcomings we see – for instance, the excessive... | null |
Jarosław Kalinowski | MEP | PPE | en | pl | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, the European Union conducts a very extensive environmental protection policy, which also covers agriculture and industry. However, under current conditions of production and competition, it is not possible to stop using chemicals in agriculture, or to change the methods used to manufacture goods so that ... | null |
Jarosław Kalinowski | MEP | PPE | en | pl | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, searching for a balance between economic and social interests is very important, but also very difficult. Economic cooperation which goes hand in hand with respect for the basic rules of democracy and the wellbeing of its citizens is the foundation of the European Union. This is why it is so important to... | null |
Jarosław Kalinowski | MEP | PPE | en | pl | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Mr President, horizontal agreements cover a very wide range of regulations, and oversights in legislative provisions, whether intended or unintended, can lead to the elimination of competition. This is therefore a crucial issue and, at the same time, one which is sensitive to errors. Balance must be ensured by appropr... | null |
Charalampos Angourakis | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | el | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Yet again, a farce is being played out between the political representatives of capital and the bourgeois governments in order to manipulate the people. The main point is not whether or not we shall have an increase in the budget, but where the money will go. That too has been decided. Agricultural subsidies for poor,... | null |
Sophie Auconie | MEP | PPE | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I am sure that you are aware of the problems that rocked the European Union again when it came to approving the 2011 budget. The European Commission and Parliament wanted an increase of around 5% in order to implement new European policies (financial market regulation, common foreign policy, etc.) which have been esta... | null |
Zigmantas Balčytis | MEP | S&D | en | lt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I supported this resolution. The Treaty of Lisbon has brought many important changes in various fields and has given the European Parliament new powers. The unsuccessful attempt to reach an agreement with the European Council on the 2011 budget was the European Parliament’s first serious effort to use the powers assig... | null |
Sebastian Valentin Bodu | MEP | PPE | en | ro | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The European Parliament must not give into pressure from the European Commission to accept the 2011 budget. This would be tantamount to the amendments in the treaty, which form the basis of the functioning of the Union, being infringed by the most democratic forum in the European Community and the only one which is di... | null |
Françoise Castex | MEP | S&D | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for this resolution because it reminds us, in technical terms, of the three requirements on which Parliament’s vote on the 2011 budget depends: namely, keeping the option of mobilising the flexibility instrument, which is a necessary budgetary tool for ensuring minimum financing for Community competences and p... | null |
Marielle De Sarnez | MEP | ALDE | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Before the Commission proposes a new draft budget, the European Parliament wanted to reaffirm the role that it intends to play in the negotiations on the next multiannual financial framework. We have set down three conditions: firstly, maintaining a flexibility mechanism, not least so as to be able to mobilise million... | null |
Göran Färm, Olle Ludvigsson and Marita Ulvskog | MEP | S&D | en | sv | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | We regret the fact that the negotiations have not, as yet, managed to achieve a result. Despite the fact that the European Parliament went a long way in the negotiations by accepting the Council’s budget proposal for 2011, offering a solution to large and difficult financing projects such as the ITER fusion research p... | null |
Diogo Feio | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | We are currently experiencing an institutional stalemate as regards the 2011 budget, with some Member States blocking the Commission’s proposal in the Council. I hope that this stalemate will be overcome as swiftly as possible, as the budget has to respect the commitments and responsibilities of the European Union und... | null |
José Manuel Fernandes | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Parliament wants the Treaty of Lisbon to be respected and institutional peace to prevail within the EU. In fact, according to the Treaty of Lisbon, Parliament has to be involved – by voting or giving opinions – in the new interinstitutional agreement, in the next multiannual financial framework, and in establishing ne... | null |
Ilda Figueiredo | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | We disagree with the proposed 2011 budget. However, we also disagree with most of the justifications that the majority in Parliament are putting forward in order to prevent the 2011 budget from being adopted. The debate which has begun on the post-2013 financial perspectives is already flawed for a number of reasons, ... | null |
Sylvie Guillaume | MEP | S&D | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the resolution on the current 2011 budget negotiations because it is essential that Parliament takes up its new and legitimate role in defining the European Union’s budget now that the Treaty of Lisbon has entered into force. As the Conciliation Committee has failed to reach agreement despite all ... | null |
Anna Hedh | MEP | S&D | en | sv | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I regret the fact that the negotiations have not as yet managed to achieve a result. Despite the fact that the European Parliament went a long way in the negotiations by accepting the Council’s budget proposal for 2011, offering a solution to large and difficult financing projects such as the ITER fusion research prog... | null |
Elisabeth Köstinger | MEP | PPE | en | de | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The European Union’s budget forms the framework within which its Member States can act. Particularly during economically uncertain times, it is important to be able to rely on commitments made in this regard. It must be possible for people to have confidence that the funds will actually be made available to them. I am... | null |
David Martin | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for the budget resolution but abstained on Amendment 1b, which deals with new own resources. I certainly believe the EU should be looking for new sources of finance but do not believe this should done by seeking advance commitments from the Council. We should have an open discussion about all the options. | null |
Barbara Matera | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | If Parliament and the Council fail to reach agreement on the 2011 budget by the end of this year, it may have major consequences for the financing of Union programmes, cause serious delays in setting up the supervisory bodies, and render emergency instruments such as the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund and the ... | null |
Nuno Melo | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The Treaty of Lisbon has given Parliament new responsibilities, and these mean increased costs. These needs require a budget for 2011 that is slightly higher than that for 2010, so that Parliament is able to perform its role properly. No one is benefiting from the impasse that has been reached in the negotiations with... | null |
Andreas Mölzer | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Particularly in times of financial crisis, when citizens are being asked to tighten their belts and accept massive cuts in the social and family-related spheres, rigorous savings must also be possible in the EU budget. Instead of this, an increase of a good 3% is planned. Some projects have simply been pushed back so ... | null |
Franz Obermayr | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The budget talks have failed on account of the conflict between budget stability and adaptability. Thus, representatives of the European Parliament are calling for broad budgetary flexibility, but without considering the interests of the countries that are net contributors. It is the net contributors which finance the... | null |
Alfredo Pallone | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Like the vast majority of Members, I voted for the draft budget because I believe Parliament has to be taken into account. That is not only from a symbolic viewpoint, due to the fact that Parliament represents 500 million Europeans, but above all, from a ‘constitutional’ viewpoint, inasmuch as the treaty requires Parl... | null |
Maria do Céu Patrão Neves | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Given that the Council’s position on the draft budget has limited payment appropriations to an amount that represents an increase of 2.91% over the 2010 budget, and that on 15 November 2010, the Parliament-Council Conciliation Committee failed to agree on a joint text for the 2011 budget, I am voting in favour of the ... | null |
Miguel Portas | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I abstained from voting on the resolution on the 2011 budget and future funding for European policies, although I supported all the amendments aimed at improving the position of Parliament in the discussion and control over budgetary decisions. In fact, the compromise text represents a return to previous positions tak... | null |
Paulo Rangel | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | This resolution is a clear signal of Parliament’s commitment to overcoming the current impasse on the budget for 2011. | null |
Raül Romeva i Rueda | MEP | Greens/EFA | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | As to the 2011 budget proper, the Council indicated that the level of payment appropriations should not go beyond an increase of 2.91% compared to the 2010 budget. Especially for the Member States that had voted against the majority Council position budget in August, this was the absolute red line. Parliament in trialo... | null |
Peter Skinner | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I abstained on the original text of paragraph 1(6) because the idea of calling for new proposals on own resources through tax initiatives and other possible programmes such as ETs represents a potential for EU-style taxes. This vote is consistent with my attitude and earlier approach on any suggestions of a euro-style ... | null |
Derek Vaughan | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | This resolution sends a clear signal to the other institutions that the European Parliament is willing to start serious negotiations in order to resolve the current budget deadlock and to decide upon a budget for 2011 as soon as possible. Reaching a deal will mean that single farm payments are not delayed, and funding ... | null |
Angelika Werthmann | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I have voted in favour of the resolution on the ongoing negotiations on the 2011 budget because to date, the budget negotiations have unfortunately shown that the Council has evidently not found time over the last 12 months to read and understand the Treaty of Lisbon. All we are looking for here are rights and procedu... | null |
Luís Paulo Alves | MEP | S&D | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The inclusion of the clause on human rights or the implementation of social and environmental standards in trade agreements is a principle that the EU should seek to ensure. I therefore agree with the EU’s aim of exerting pressure within international organisations, especially the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and th... | null |
Sophie Auconie | MEP | PPE | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Every year, in accordance with the foreign affairs competences established in the treaties, the European Union signs a whole range of trade agreements. Now that the European Union’s competences have been expanded in the fields of human rights (the Charter of Fundamental Rights is now primary legislation) and sustainab... | null |
Zigmantas Balčytis | MEP | S&D | en | lt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I support this report. Distortions of competition and the risks of environmental and social dumping are becoming more and more frequent in the area of international trade. This is to the detriment of undertakings and workers in the European Union who, unlike their trade partners in non-EU Member States, are required t... | null |
Vilija Blinkevičiūtė | MEP | S&D | en | lt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for this report because it is nonetheless essential to ensure a balance between trade law and fundamental human rights and to step up the dialogue between the main international organisations, particularly between the International Labour Organisation and the World Trade Organisation. Furthermore, including hu... | null |
Maria Da Graça Carvalho | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I believe that social and environmental standards are not incompatible with the European Union’s trade interests and those of its partners. Cooperation between international organisations should be stepped up as part of a global agreement on climate, especially at the level of carbon inclusion mechanisms for the EU’s ... | null |
Mário David | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I realise that the discussion on the inclusion of clauses on human rights and social and environmental standards in international agreements is a complex one, and I am aware that there is currently an imbalance between the rules of international trade and the rest of international law. I believe that the European Unio... | null |
Proinsias De Rossa | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I support this report, which calls for trade not to be seen as a narrow end in itself. Rather, our future trade strategy should also see it as an additional means to promote European values and interests. Provisions on sustainable development are of benefit to all parties. Moreover, the inclusion of social and environm... | null |
Marielle De Sarnez | MEP | ALDE | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | International trade agreements should represent an opportunity for the EU to encourage its partners to adopt social and environmental standards. The report has been adopted by a large majority and contains proposals to require imported goods to comply with the same social and environmental standards as European produc... | null |
Edite Estrela | MEP | S&D | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the report on ‘human rights, social and environmental standards in international trade agreements’ because trade policy should be consistent with the EU’s objective and should contribute to safeguarding its social and environmental policy models. It is therefore paramount that the EU ensures that ... | null |
Diogo Feio | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The issue of whether we should trade with those who do not have the same standards of respect for human rights is nothing new in international relations and is threatening to drag on forever. Being as realistic as possible, I believe that the EU should do its utmost to ensure greater acceptance of the standards deemed... | null |
José Manuel Fernandes | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The inclusion of the human rights clause and the implementation of social and environmental standards in trade negotiations are complex issues that are dividing the international community. On the one hand, the North is denouncing the social and environmental dumping practised by emerging countries, which distorts tra... | null |
Sylvie Guillaume | MEP | S&D | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the report on human rights and social and environmental standards in international trade agreements because it is vital that the European Union’s trade policy be consistent with its political aims. The text, which has been improved considerably by the Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialist... | null |
Juozas Imbrasas | MEP | ID | en | lt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I agreed with the report because we should not forget that European industries and businesses are bound by strict social and environmental rules in Europe. If the European Union complies with binding standards, it must also be able to require the same from its trading partners and particularly from emerging countries,... | null |
Jarosław Kalinowski | MEP | PPE | en | pl | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Searching for a balance between economic and social interests is not only very important, but also very difficult. Economic cooperation which goes hand in hand with respect for the basic rules of democracy and the wellbeing of its citizens is the foundation of the European Union, which is why it is so important to int... | null |
Elisabeth Köstinger | MEP | PPE | en | de | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the report, as human rights, social standards and environmental standards should apply in all countries, not just in Europe. Within our sphere of influence are those states with which we trade. There is a responsibility associated with this which we ought to fulfil, and this report points us in th... | null |
David Martin | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I warmly welcome this report, which makes clear that EU trade policy must be about more than trying to achieve maximum economic advantage. EU trade agreements must include strong human rights, social and environmental standards. | null |
Jean-Luc Mélenchon | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | This report highlights a number of pertinent points, such as the UN Human Rights Council’s periodic review of the application of the human rights clause in trade agreements, the ability of the ILO to refer cases to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the involvement of national parliam... | null |
Nuno Melo | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | EU countries and all their economic operators are scrupulous in respecting human rights and complying with social and environmental standards, and it is perfectly natural to ask the same of their trade partners in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in order to make world trade fairer and more equitable. We are aware t... | null |
Willy Meyer | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | es | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of this resolution as it explicitly includes the need for the EU to make an effective contribution to the sustainable development of the world, solidarity between peoples, fair trade and the eradication of poverty. My support is also based on the importance and the need, which is reflected in the res... | null |
Andreas Mölzer | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | It should certainly be in the interests of the EU to conclude trade agreements primarily with equal partners. This means that more attention should be paid to human rights and environmental and social standards, because, as long as the EU complies with these standards, it can also require them of its trade partners. H... | null |
Alfredo Pallone | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Human rights and the application of social and environmental standards in trade negotiations are quite complex and highly problematic issues. It is therefore essential for the social clause to appear more and more frequently in bilateral agreements. Despite the evident imbalance today between the rules of internationa... | null |
Maria do Céu Patrão Neves | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of the report on human rights and social and environmental standards in international trade agreements as I agree with the inclusion of clauses relating to human rights or to the implementation of social and environmental standards in trade negotiations. There is real tension between the countries in... | null |
Rovana Plumb | MEP | S&D | en | ro | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The European Union, through its policies and particularly its trade policy, must uphold its commercial interests while complying with and ensuring that others comply with its standards and values. It is this thought which should help the various EU institutions launch and conduct a new ambitious trade policy based on ... | null |
Paulo Rangel | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour as I believe that as the European Union plays a crucial role in the quest for a new world economic governance, it must encourage consistency in the policies implemented by the various international institutions. Today, there is a growing imbalance between the specific standards for international trad... | null |
Raül Romeva i Rueda | MEP | Greens/EFA | en | es | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The inclusion of the human rights clause, along with the application of social and environmental standards in trade negotiations, are complex problems that divide the international community. On the one hand, Northern countries are condemning the unfair competition from emerging countries when it comes to social and e... | null |
Oreste Rossi | MEP | ID | en | it | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | We are in favour of the report on human rights and social and environmental standards in international trade agreements, because third countries that do not respect workers’ rights and refuse to play an active part in fighting climate change all too often compete unfairly with EU companies. Our businesses have to comp... | null |
Joanna Senyszyn | MEP | S&D | en | pl | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for the adoption of the resolution on human rights and social and environmental standards in international trade agreements. The European Union is based on principles that include respect for human rights. This is why it sets such great store by the observance of human rights throughout the world. The Treaty o... | null |
Sophie Auconie | MEP | PPE | en | fr | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | In 2009, the European Ombudsman received 3 098 complaints, 727 of which fell under his competences. The post of European Ombudsman was established in the Treaty of Maastricht in 1992, creating an intermediary between European citizens and the authorities of the European Union. European citizens and businesses, but als... | null |
Zigmantas Balčytis | MEP | S&D | en | lt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The institution of the European Ombudsman safeguards the right, anchored in the Charter of Fundamental Rights, of every citizen ‘to have his or her affairs handled impartially, fairly and within a reasonable time by the institutions and bodies of the Union’. The entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon increased the d... | null |
Vilija Blinkevičiūtė | MEP | S&D | en | lt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for this report because through his work, the Ombudsman is helping European institutions to adopt transparent decisions which can be accessed by all citizens and legal persons. The entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon increased the democratic legitimacy of the Ombudsman thanks to his election by the Europe... | null |
Maria Da Graça Carvalho | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The role of the European administration is vast and complex. I voted in favour of this report as I believe it is vital to ensure public confidence in the European institutions through efficient administration, with transparent procedures and easy access to infrastructure. I welcome the positive results in the reductio... | null |
Carlos Coelho | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The work of the Ombudsman is essential and contributes to greater transparency, bringing the EU closer to the public, while strengthening public confidence in the ability of the institutions to enforce their rights. Although, in 2009, there was a small reduction in the number of complaints (9%) in comparison with 2008... | null |
Lara Comi | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The report on the European Ombudsman’s activities in 2009 is of great interest, since it allows us to assess whether and to what extent the relationship between the EU institutions and the people is transparent, quick and effective. There are many topics, in fact, on which Parliament and the Commission express their v... | null |
Diogo Feio | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | In 2009, the Ombudsman recorded a total of 3 098 complaints, as opposed to 3 406 in 2008, which represents a drop of 9%. The complaints related to: the Commission (56%), the administration of Parliament (11%), the European Personnel Selection Office (9%), the Council (4%) and the European Court of Justice (3%). The ma... | null |
David Martin | MEP | S&D | en | en | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for this report, which reviews and supports the Ombudsman’s activities in 2009. The Ombudsman provides an important link with the citizens and his work helps build trust in the EU institutions and makes them more accessible. | null |
Clemente Mastella | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The aim of the European Ombudsman is to ensure that citizens’ rights under EU law are respected at every level in the Union and that EU institutions and bodies conform to the highest standards of administration. Recently, the Ombudsman has continued his efforts to improve the quality of information provided to citizen... | null |
Nuno Melo | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The role of the Ombudsman is very important as it helps to bring the public closer to the European institutions. The Ombudsman registered a total of 3 098 complaints in 2009, compared to 3 406 in 2008, which represents a reduction of 9% on 2008, with 335 inquiries opened on the basis of complaints and 230 complaints d... | null |
Willy Meyer | MEP | GUE/NGL | en | es | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of this resolution because I am in agreement with the need to achieve greater transparency regarding the Commission’s activities and to do the work necessary in order to bring the EU’s institutions closer to the European people. I have given my support to the report presented by the Ombudsman because... | null |
Andreas Mölzer | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The European Union has been working for decades to reduce bureaucracy and increase transparency. There is often not much sign of this in the European Parliament itself. On the contrary, I get the feeling that bureaucratic paperwork increases by the year. Prior to the hearings for the most recent elections, the word tr... | null |
Alfredo Pallone | MEP | PPE | en | it | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Protection of and respect for human rights is a key element of the European Union, and so the European Ombudsman’s important role in this context cannot be overlooked. That is why I voted in favour of Mrs Nedelcheva’s report, because the role of the European Ombudsman as a promoter of respect for human rights cannot b... | null |
Maria do Céu Patrão Neves | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The annual report on the European Ombudsman’s activities in 2009 show that he has been extremely active. The new legal framework which reflects the changes to the Ombudsman’s status and the entry into force of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), which adds the common foreign and security policy... | null |
Paulo Rangel | MEP | PPE | en | pt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted in favour of this report as it highlights the crucial role of the Ombudsman in ensuring respect for the rights of EU citizens and in promoting a culture of public service within the institutions, based on best practice in good administration. | null |
Raül Romeva i Rueda | MEP | Greens/EFA | en | es | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | The annual report on the European Ombudsman’s activities in 2009 was officially presented to the President of the European Parliament, Mr Buzek, on 19 April 2010, and the Ombudsman, Mr Diamandouros, presented his report to the Committee on Petitions on 4 May 2010. The report provides an overview of the Ombudsman’s act... | null |
Angelika Werthmann | MEP | NI | en | de | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | Naturally, I voted to accept the annual report on the European Ombudsman’s activities because, as a member of the Committee on Petitions, I have had many opportunities to witness Mr Diamandouros’s dedicated and objective approach to his work. His achievements have been excellent: in 2009, 70% of his investigations wer... | null |
Vilija Blinkevičiūtė | MEP | S&D | en | lt | 2010-11-25T00:00:00 | 2010 | Explanations of voteVideo of the speechesPV | I voted for this resolution on the special report by the European Ombudsman because it notes that the Ombudsman has completed an own-initiative inquiry into the rules which the Commission applies to applications by members of the public for access to documents concerning infringement proceedings. Complaints submitted ... | null |
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