title: Decision (EU) 2016/1974 of the European Central Bank of 31 October 2016 amending Decision (EU) 2016/810 (ECB/2016/10) on a second series of targeted longer-term refinancing operations (ECB/2016/30)

text:
               11.11.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 304/7

         DECISION (EU) 2016/1974 OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK
   of 31 October 2016
   amending Decision (EU) 2016/810 (ECB/2016/10) on a second series of targeted longer-term refinancing operations (ECB/2016/30)
   THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first indent of Article 127(2) thereof,
   Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, and in particular the first indent of Article 3.1, Article 12.1, the second indent of Article 18.1 and the second indent of Article 34.1 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 28 April 2016, in pursuing its price stability mandate and to further ease private sector credit conditions and stimulate credit creation, the Governing Council adopted Decision (EU) 2016/810 of the European Central Bank (ECB/2016/10) (1). This Decision sets out the details for a series of four targeted longer-term refinancing operations (TLTROs-II) to be conducted from June 2016 to March 2017 on a quarterly basis.

               (2)

               In order to address an inconsistency between the deadline for lead institutions to apply for changes to TLTRO-II group composition as indicated in the indicative calendar for TLTROs-II published on the ECB's website and the period mentioned in Article 3(7)(a) of Decision (EU) 2016/810 (ECB/2016/10), the Governing Council has decided that if changes to the composition of a TLTRO-II group are accepted in accordance with Article 3(5) of Decision (EU) 2016/810 (ECB/2016/10) or take place in accordance with Article 3(6)(b) or (c) of that Decision, the lead institution may participate in a TLTRO-II on the basis of the new composition of its TLTRO-II group after it has obtained confirmation from its national central bank (NCB) that the new composition of the TLTRO-II group has been recognised.

               (3)

               Therefore, Decision (EU) 2016/810 (ECB/2016/10) should be amended accordingly,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   Amendments
   Decision (EU) 2016/810 (ECB/2016/10) is amended as follows:

               1.

               in Article 3(6)(b), point (i) is replaced by the following:

                           ‘(i)

                           the lead institution applies to its NCB for recognition of the change in the TLTRO-II group's composition in accordance with the indicative calendar for TLTROs-II published on the ECB's website;’;

               2.

               in Article 3(7), point (a) is replaced by the following:

                           ‘(a)

                           in respect of the changes to which paragraph 5, paragraph 6(b) or paragraph 6(c) applies, the lead institution may participate in a TLTRO-II on the basis of the new composition of its TLTRO-II group only after it has obtained confirmation from its NCB that the new composition of the TLTRO-II group has been recognised; and’.

         Article 2
   Entry into force
   This Decision shall enter into force on 31 October 2016.

      Done at Frankfurt am Main, 31 October 2016.

            For the Governing Council of the ECB

            The President of the ECB

         Mario DRAGHI

      (1)  Decision (EU) 2016/810 of the European Central Bank of 28 April 2016 on a second series of targeted longer-term refinancing operations (ECB/2016/10) (OJ L 132, 21.5.2016, p. 107).


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11972B/DEC/KSG

DOCUMENTS CONCERNING THE ACCESSION TO THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES OF THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, IRELAND, THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY AND THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND, DECISION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES OF 22 JANUARY 1972 CONCERNING THE ACCESSION OF THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK, IRELAND, THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY AND THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND TO THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY

Official Journal L 073 , 27/03/1972 P. 0012

++++DECISION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES  OF 22 JANUARY 1972  CONCERNING THE ACCESSION OF THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK , IRELAND , THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY , AND THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND TO THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES ,  HAVING REGARD TO ARTICLE 98 OF THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY ,  WHEREAS THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK , IRELAND , THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY AND THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND HAVE APPLIED TO ACCEDE TO THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY ,  HAVING REGARD TO THE OPINION OF THE COMMISSION ,  WHEREAS THE CONDITIONS OF ACCESSION TO BE DETERMINED BY THE COUNCIL HAVE BEEN NEGOTIATED WITH THE AFOREMENTIONED STATES ,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS  ARTICLE 1  1 . THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK , IRELAND , THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY AND THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND MAY BECOME MEMBERS OF THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY BY ACCEDING , UNDER THE CONDITIONS LAID DOWN IN THIS DECISION , TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THAT COMMUNITY , AS AMENDED OR SUPPLEMENTED .  2 . THE CONDITIONS OF ACCESSION AND THE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY NECESSITATED THEREBY ARE SET OUT IN THE ACT ANNEXED TO THIS DECISION . THE PROVISIONS OF THAT ACT CONCERNING THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY SHALL FORM AN INTEGRAL PART OF THIS DECISION .  3 . THE PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE MEMBER STATES AND THE POWERS AND JURISDICTION OF THE INSTITUTIONS OF THE COMMUNITIES AS SET OUT IN THE TREATY REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH 1 SHALL APPLY IN RESPECT OF THIS DECISION .  ARTICLE 2  THE INSTRUMENTS OF ACCESSION OF THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK , IRELAND , THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY AND THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND TO THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY WILL BE DEPOSITED WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC ON 1 JANUARY 1973 .  ACCESSION WILL TAKE EFFECT ON 1 JANUARY 1973 , PROVIDED THAT ALL THE INSTRUMENTS OF ACCESSION HAVE BEEN DEPOSITED ON THAT DATE AND THAT ALL THE INSTRUMENTS OF RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY CONCERNING ACCESSION TO THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY AND THE EUROPEAN ATOMIC ENERGY COMMUNITY HAVE BEEN DEPOSITED BEFORE THAT DATE .  IF , HOWEVER , THE STATES REFERRED TO IN THE FIRST PARAGRAPH OF THIS ARTICLE HAVE NOT ALL DEPOSITED THEIR INSTRUMENTS OF ACCESSION AND RATIFICATION IN DUE TIME , ACCESSION SHALL TAKE EFFECT FOR THE OTHER ACCEDING STATES . IN THIS CASE , THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , ACTING UNANIMOUSLY , SHALL DECIDE IMMEDIATELY UPON SUCH RESULTING ADJUSTMENTS AS HAVE BECOME INDISPENSABLE , TO ARTICLE 3 OF THIS DECISION , AND ARTICLES 12 , 13 , 16 , 17 , 19 , 20 , 22 , 142 , 155 AND 160 OF THE ACT CONCERNING THE CONDITIONS OF ACCESSION AND THE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE TREATIES ; ACTING UNANIMOUSLY , IT MAY ALSO DECLARE THAT THOSE PROVISIONS OF THE AFOREMENTIONED ACT WHICH REFER EXPRESSLY TO A STATE WHICH HAS NOT DEPOSITED ITS INSTRUMENTS OF ACCESSION AND RATIFICATION HAVE LAPSED , OR IT MAY ADJUST THEM .  THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FRENCH REPUBLIC WILL TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE INSTRUMENT OF ACCESSION OF EACH ACCEDING STATE TO THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES AND OF THE OTHER ACCEDING STATES .  ARTICLE 3  THIS DECISION , DRAWN UP IN THE DANISH , DUTCH , ENGLISH , FRENCH , GERMAN , IRISH , ITALIAN AND NORWEGIAN LANGUAGES , ALL EIGHT TEXTS BEING EQUALLY AUTHENTIC , SHALL BE COMMUNICATED TO THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COAL AND STEEL COMMUNITY , THE KINGDOM OF DENMARK , IRELAND , THE KINGDOM OF NORWAY AND THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND .  DONE AT BRUSSELS , 22 JANUARY 1972  FOR THE COUNCIL  THE PRESIDENT  G . THORN


title: 2010/446/CFSP: Council Decision 2010/446/CFSP of 11 August 2010 extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Kosovo

text:
               12.8.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 211/36

         COUNCIL DECISION 2010/446/CFSP
   of 11 August 2010
   extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative in Kosovo (1)

   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and, in particular Articles 28, 31(2) and 33 thereof,
   Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 10 June 1999, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1244.

               (2)

               On 15 September 2006, the Council adopted Joint Action 2006/623/CFSP (2) on the establishment of a team to contribute to the preparations of the establishment of a possible International Civilian Office in Kosovo, including a European Union Special Representative component (ICO/EUSR Preparation Team).

               (3)

               On 13/14 December 2007, the European Council underlined that the European Union (hereinafter ‘the EU’ or ‘the Union’) stands ready to play a leading role in strengthening stability in the region and in implementing a settlement defining Kosovo’s future status. It stated the Union’s readiness to assist Kosovo in the path towards sustainable stability, including by a European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) mission and a contribution to an International Civilian Office as part of the international presences.

               (4)

               On 4 February 2008, the Council adopted Joint Action 2008/124/CFSP on the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, EULEX KOSOVO (3) and Joint Action 2008/123/CFSP (4) appointing Mr Pieter FEITH European Union Special Representative (hereinafter the EUSR) in Kosovo.

               (5)

               On 25 February 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/118/CFSP (5) extending the mandate of the EUSR until 31 August 2010.

               (6)

               The mandate of the EUSR should be extended until 28 February 2011. However, the mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (hereinafter the HR) following the entry into force of the decision establishing the European External Action Service.

               (7)

               The Stabilisation and Association Process is the strategic framework of the Union’s policy towards the western Balkans region, and its instruments apply to Kosovo, including a European partnership, political and technical dialogue under the SAP Tracking Mechanism, and related Union assistance programmes.

               (8)

               The EUSR’s mandate should be implemented in coordination with the Commission in order to ensure consistency with other relevant activities falling within Union competence.

               (9)

               The Council foresees that the powers and authorities of the EUSR and the powers and authorities of an International Civilian Representative shall be vested in the same person.

               (10)

               The EUSR will implement his mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could harm the objectives of the Common Foreign and Security Policy as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
   Article 1
   European Union Special Representative
   The mandate of Mr Pieter FEITH as the EUSR in Kosovo is hereby extended until 28 February 2011. The mandate of the EUSR may be terminated earlier, if the Council so decides, on a proposal of the HR following the entry into force of the decision establishing the European External Action Service.
   Article 2
   Policy objectives
   The mandate of the EUSR shall be based on the policy objectives of the Union in Kosovo. These include playing a leading role in strengthening stability in the region and in implementing a settlement defining Kosovo’s future status, with the aim of a stable, viable, peaceful, democratic and multiethnic Kosovo, contributing to regional cooperation and stability, on the basis of good neighbourly relations; a Kosovo that is committed to the rule of law and to the protection of minorities and of cultural and religious heritage.
   Article 3
   Mandate
   In order to achieve the policy objectives, the mandate of the EUSR shall be to:

               (a)

               offer the Union’s advice and support in the political process;

               (b)

               promote overall Union political coordination in Kosovo;

               (c)

               provide local political guidance to the Head of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX KOSOVO), including on the political aspects of issues relating to executive responsibilities;

               (d)

               ensure consistency and coherence of Union action towards the public. The EUSR spokesperson shall be the main Union point of contact for Kosovo media on Common Foreign and Security Policy/Common Security and Defence Policy (CFSP/CSDP) issues. All press and public information activities will be conducted in close and continued coordination with the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR) spokesperson/Council Secretariat Press Office;

               (e)

               contribute to the development and consolidation of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in Kosovo, including with regard to women and children, in accordance with EU human rights policy and EU Guidelines on Human Rights.

         Article 4
   Implementation of the mandate
   1.   The EUSR shall be responsible for the implementation of the mandate acting under the authority of the HR.
   2.   The Political and Security Committee (hereinafter the PSC) shall maintain a privileged link with the EUSR and shall be the EUSR’s primary point of contact with the Council. The PSC shall provide the EUSR with strategic guidance and political direction within the framework of the mandate, without prejudice to the powers of the HR.
   Article 5
   Financing
   1.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR in the period from 1 September 2010 to 28 February 2011 shall be EUR 1 230 000.
   2.   The expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the procedures and rules applicable to the general budget of the Union. Nationals of the countries of the western Balkans region shall be allowed to tender for contracts.
   3.   The management of the expenditure shall be subject to a contract between the EUSR and the Commission. The EUSR shall be accountable to the Commission for all expenditure.
   Article 6
   Constitution and composition of the team
   1.   A dedicated Union staff shall be assigned to assist the EUSR to implement his mandate and to contribute to the coherence, visibility and effectiveness of Union action in Kosovo overall. Within the limits of his mandate and the corresponding financial means made available, the EUSR shall be responsible for constituting his team. The team shall include the expertise on specific policy issues as required by the mandate. The EUSR shall keep the Council and the Commission promptly informed of the composition of his team.
   2.   Member States and institutions of the Union may propose the secondment of staff to work with the EUSR. The salary of personnel who are seconded by a Member State or an institution of the Union to the EUSR shall be covered by the Member State or the institution of the Union concerned, respectively. Experts seconded by Member States to the General Secretariat of the Council may also be posted to the EUSR. International contracted staff shall have the nationality of a Member State.
   3.   All seconded personnel shall remain under the administrative authority of the sending Member State or Union institution and shall carry out their duties and act in the interest of the mandate of the EUSR.
   Article 7
   Privileges and immunities of the EUSR and his staff
   The privileges, immunities and further guarantees necessary for the completion and smooth functioning of the mission of the EUSR and the members of his staff shall be agreed with the host party/parties, as appropriate. Member States and the Commission shall grant all necessary support to such effect.
   Article 8
   Security of classified information
   1.   The EUSR and the members of his team shall respect the security principles and minimum standards established by Council Decision 2001/264/EC of 19 March 2001 adopting the Council’s security regulations (6), in particular when managing EU classified information.
   2.   The HR shall be authorised to release to NATO/KFOR EU classified information and documents up to the level ‘CONFIDENTIEL UE’ generated for the purposes of the action, in accordance with the Council’s security regulations.
   3.   The HR shall be authorised to release to the United Nations (UN) and the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), in accordance with the operational needs of the EUSR, EU classified information and documents up to the level ‘RESTREINT UE’ which are generated for the purposes of the action, in accordance with the Council’s security regulations. Local arrangements shall be drawn up for this purpose.
   4.   The HR shall be authorised to release to third parties associated with this Decision EU non-classified documents related to the deliberations of the Council with regard to the action covered by the obligation of professional secrecy pursuant to Article 6(1) of the Council’s Rules of Procedure (7).
   Article 9
   Access to information and logistical support
   1.   Member States, the Commission and the General Secretariat of the Council shall ensure that the EUSR is given access to any relevant information.
   2.   The Union delegation and/or Member States, as appropriate, shall provide logistical support in the region.
   Article 10
   Security
   In accordance with the Union’s policy on the security of personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational capacity under Title V of the Treaty, the EUSR shall take all reasonably practicable measures, in conformity with his mandate and the security situation in his geographical area of responsibility, for the security of all personnel under his direct authority, notably by:

               (a)

               establishing a mission-specific security plan based on guidance from the General Secretariat of the Council, including mission-specific physical, organisational and procedural security measures, governing management of the secure movement of personnel to, and within, the mission area, as well as the management of security incidents and a mission contingency and evacuation plan;

               (b)

               ensuring that all personnel deployed outside the Union are covered by high risk insurance as required by the conditions in the mission area;

               (c)

               ensuring that all members of his team to be deployed outside the Union, including locally contracted personnel, have received appropriate security training before or upon arriving in the mission area, based on the risk ratings assigned to the mission area by the General Secretariat of the Council;

               (d)

               ensuring that all agreed recommendations made following regular security assessments are implemented and providing the HR, the Council and the Commission with written reports on their implementation and on other security issues within the framework of the mid-term and mandate implementation reports.

         Article 11
   Reporting
   The EUSR shall regularly provide the HR and the PSC with oral and written reports. The EUSR shall also report as necessary to Council working parties. Regular written reports shall be circulated through the COREU network. Upon recommendation of the HR or the PSC, the EUSR may provide the Foreign Affairs Council with reports.
   Article 12
   Coordination
   1.   The EUSR shall promote overall Union political coordination. He shall help ensure that all Union instruments in the field are engaged coherently to attain the Union’s policy objectives. The activities of the EUSR shall be coordinated with those of the Commission, as well as those of other EUSRs active in the region as appropriate. The EUSR shall provide regular briefings to Member States’ missions and the Union’s delegations.
   2.   In the field, close liaison shall be maintained with the Heads of Union delegations in the region and Member States’ Heads of Mission. They shall make best efforts to assist the EUSR in the implementation of the mandate. The EUSR shall provide local political guidance to the Head of EULEX KOSOVO, including on the political aspects of issues relating to executive responsibilities. The EUSR and the Civilian Operation Commander will consult each other as required.
   3.   The EUSR shall also liaise with relevant local bodies and other international and regional actors in the field.
   4.   The EUSR, with other Union actors present in the field, shall ensure the dissemination and sharing of information among Union actors in theatre with a view to achieving a high degree of common situation awareness and assessment.
   Article 13
   Review
   The implementation of this Decision and its consistency with other contributions from the Union to the region shall be kept under regular review. The EUSR shall present the HR, the Council and the Commission with a comprehensive mandate implementation report at the end of the mandate.
   Article 14
   Entry into force
   This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

      Done at Brussels, 11 August 2010.

            For the Council

            The President

         S. VANACKERE

      (1)  Under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999).

      (2)  OJ L 253, 16.9.2006, p. 29.

      (3)  OJ L 42, 16.2.2008, p. 92.

      (4)  OJ L 42, 16.2.2008, p. 88.

      (5)  OJ L 49, 26.2.2010, p. 22.

      (6)  OJ L 101, 11.4.2001, p. 1.

      (7)  Decision 2009/937/EU adopting the Council’s Rules of Procedure (OJ L 325, 11.12.2009, p. 35).


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32001B0444

2001/444/EC,ECSC,Euratom: Decision of the European Parliament of 4 April 2001 concerning discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the 1999 financial year (Commission)

Official Journal L 160 , 15/06/2001 P. 0001 - 0021

Decision of the European Parliamentof 4 April 2001concerning discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the 1999 financial year (Commission)(2001/444/EC, ECSC, Euratom)THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,Having regard to the consolidated revenue and expenditure account and balance sheet for the 1999 financial year (SEC(2000) 537 - C5-0310/2000, SEC(2000) 538 - C5-0311/2000, SEC(2000)1624 - C5-0313/2000)(1),Having regard to the annual report concerning the 1999 financial year and the special reports of the Court of Auditors and the Institutions' replies (C5-0617/2000)(2),Having regard to the Statement of Assurance as to the reliability of the accounts and the legality and regularity of the underlying transactions provided by the Court of Auditors pursuant to Article 248 of the EC Treaty (C5-0617/2000),Having regard to the Council recommendation of 12 March 2001 (C5-0127/2001),Having regard to Article 276 of the EC Treaty, Article 78g of the ECSC Treaty and Article 180b of the EAEC Treaty,Having regard to the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1997, and in particular Article 89 thereof,Having regard to Rule 93 and Annex V of its Rules of Procedure,Having regard to the report of the Committee on Budgetary Control and the opinions of the interested committees (A5-0113/2001),Whereas:A. Pursuant to Article 274 of the EC Treaty, the Commission bears responsibility for implementing the budget in accordance with the principles of sound financial management,1. Gives the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the 1999 financial year;2. Records its comments in the resolution which forms an integral part of this decision;3. Instructs its President to forward this Decision, and the resolution that forms an integral part of it, to the Council, the Commission, the Court of Justice, the Court of Auditors and the European Investment Bank and to have it published in the Official Journal (L series).The Secretary-GeneralJulian PriestleyThe PresidentNicole Fontaine(1) OJ C 343, 1.12.2000.(2) OJ C 342, 1.12.2000.


title: Adaptation of the European Parliament's Rules of Procedure to the Lisbon Treaty European Parliament decision of 25 November 2009 on the adaptation of Parliament's Rules of Procedure to the Treaty of Lisbon (2009/2062(REG))

text:
               21.10.2010

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               CE 285/86

         Wednesday 25 November 2009Adaptation of the European Parliament's Rules of Procedure to the Lisbon Treaty
   P7_TA(2009)0088
   European Parliament decision of 25 November 2009 on the adaptation of Parliament's Rules of Procedure to the Treaty of Lisbon (2009/2062(REG))
   2010/C 285 E/16

      The European Parliament,
   having regard to Rules 211 and 212 of its Rules of Procedure,
   having regard to the report of the Committee on Constitutional Affairs incorporating the amendments proposed by the Committee on Budgets in its opinion of 31 March 2009 (A7-0043/2009),

               1.

               Decides to amend its Rules of Procedure as shown below;

               2.

               Decides that the amendments will enter into force on 1 December 2009;

               3.

               Instructs its President to forward this decision to the Council and the Commission, for information.

               PRESENT TEXT

               AMENDMENT

                  Amendment 3

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 11 – paragraph 3 a (new)

                     3a.

                     Paragraph 1 shall apply mutatis mutandis pending the entry into force of the arrangement (1) whereby a number of additional seats in Parliament are allocated to certain Member States until the end of the seventh parliamentary term. The Member States concerned shall be invited to designate observers in accordance with their national law.

                  Amendment 6

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 36

                  Examination of
                  respect for
                  fundamental rights, the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, the rule of law, and financial implications

                  Respect for
                  the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union

                     During the examination of a legislative proposal, Parliament shall pay particular attention to respect for fundamental rights and in particular that the legislative act is in conformity with the European Union Charter of Fundamental Rights, the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality and the rule of law. In addition, where a proposal has financial implications, Parliament shall establish whether sufficient financial resources are provided.

                     1.

                     Parliament shall in all its activities fully respect fundamental rights as laid down in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.

                     Parliament shall also fully respect the rights and principles enshrined in Article 2 and in Article 6(2) and (3) of the Treaty on European Union.

                     2.

                     Where the committee responsible for the subject-matter, a political group or at least 40 Members are of the opinion that a proposal for a legislative act or parts of it do not comply with rights enshrined in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, the matter shall, at their request, be referred to the committee responsible for the interpretation of the Charter. The opinion of that committee shall be annexed to the report of the committee responsible for the subject-matter.

                  Amendment 7

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 38 – paragraph -1 (new)

                     -1.

                     Where a proposal for a legislative act has financial implications, Parliament shall establish whether sufficient financial resources are provided.

                  Amendment 8

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 38 a (new)

                  Rule 38a

                  Examination of respect for the principle of subsidiarity

                     1.

                     During the examination of a proposal for a legislative act, Parliament shall pay particular attention to respect for the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality.

                     2.

                     The committee responsible for respect of the principle of subsidiarity may decide to make recommendations for the attention of the committee responsible in respect of any proposal for a legislative act.

                     3.

                     If a national parliament sends the President a reasoned opinion in accordance with Article 3 of the Protocol on the role of national parliaments in the European Union and Article 6 of the Protocol on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality, that document shall be referred to the committee responsible for the subject-matter and forwarded for information to the committee responsible for respect of the principle of subsidiarity.

                     4.

                     Except in the cases of urgency referred to in Article 4 of the Protocol on the role of national parliaments in the European Union, the committee responsible for the subject-matter shall not proceed to its final vote before the expiry of the deadline of eight weeks laid down in Article 6 of the Protocol on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality.

                     5.

                     Where reasoned opinions on the non-compliance of proposal for a legislative act with the principle of subsidiarity represent at least one third of all the votes allocated to the national parliaments or a quarter in the case of a proposal for a legislative act submitted on the basis of Article 76 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Parliament shall not take a decision until the author of the proposal has stated how it intends to proceed.

                     6.

                     Where, under the ordinary legislative procedure, reasoned opinions on the non-compliance of a proposal for a legislative act with the principle of subsidiarity represent at least a simple majority of the votes allocated to the national parliaments, the committee responsible for the subject-matter, having considered the reasoned opinions submitted by the national parliaments and the Commission, and having heard the views of the committee responsible for respect of the principle of subsidiarity, may recommend to Parliament that it reject the proposal on the grounds of infringement of the principle of subsidiarity or submit to Parliament any other recommendation, which may include suggestions for amendments related to respect of the principle of subsidiarity. The opinion given by the committee responsible for respect of the principle of subsidiarity shall be annexed to any such recommendation.

                     The recommendation shall be submitted to Parliament for a debate and vote. If a recommendation to reject the proposal is adopted by a majority of the votes cast, the President shall declare the procedure closed. Where Parliament does not reject the proposal, the procedure shall continue, taking into account any recommendations approved by Parliament.

                  Amendment 9

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 44

                  Consultation
                  on initiatives originating from a Member State

                  Legislative procedures
                  on initiatives originating from Member States

               1.   Initiatives originating from a Member State pursuant to
                     Article 67(1) of the EC Treaty or Articles 34(2) and 42 of the EU Treaty
                   shall be dealt with pursuant to this Rule and to Rules 36 to 39, 43 and 55.

               1.   Initiatives originating from Member States pursuant to
                     Article 76 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
                   shall be dealt with pursuant to this Rule and to Rules 36 to 39, 43 and 55.

               2.   The committee responsible may invite
                     a representative
                   of the originating Member
                     State
                   to present
                     its
                   initiative to the committee. The
                     representative
                   may be accompanied by the Presidency of the Council.

               2.   The committee responsible may invite
                     representatives
                   of the originating Member
                     States
                   to present
                     their
                   initiative to the committee. The
                     representatives
                   may be accompanied by the Presidency of the Council.

               3.   Before the committee responsible proceeds to the vote, it shall ask the Commission whether it has prepared a position on the initiative and if so request the Commission to state its position to the committee.

               3.   Before the committee responsible proceeds to the vote, it shall ask the Commission whether it has prepared a position on the initiative and if so request the Commission to state its position to the committee.

               4.   When two or more proposals originating from the Commission and/or the Member States with the same legislative objective have been submitted to Parliament simultaneously or within a short period of time, Parliament shall deal with them in a single report. In its report, the committee responsible shall indicate to which text it has proposed amendments and it shall refer to all other texts in the legislative resolution.

               4.   When two or more proposals originating from the Commission and/or the Member States with the same legislative objective have been submitted to Parliament simultaneously or within a short period of time, Parliament shall deal with them in a single report. In its report, the committee responsible shall indicate to which text it has proposed amendments and it shall refer to all other texts in the legislative resolution.

                     5.

                     The time period referred to in Article 39(1) of the EU Treaty shall commence when it is announced in plenary that Parliament has received, in the official languages, an initiative, together with an explanatory statement confirming the initiative’s conformity with the Protocol on the application of the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality annexed to the EC Treaty.

                  Amendment 11

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 58 – paragraph 1

               1.   In the period following the adoption by Parliament of its position on a proposal by the Commission, the chair and the rapporteur of the committee responsible shall monitor the progress of the proposal in the course of the procedure leading to its adoption by the Council, notably to ensure that the undertakings made by the Council or the Commission to Parliament with respect to its
                     amendments
                   are properly observed.

               1.   In the period following the adoption by Parliament of its position on a proposal by the Commission, the chair and the rapporteur of the committee responsible shall monitor the progress of the proposal in the course of the procedure leading to its adoption by the Council, notably to ensure that the undertakings made by the Council or the Commission to Parliament with respect to its
                     position
                   are properly observed.

                  Amendment 12

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 59 – subheading 1

                     Codecision
                   procedure

                     Ordinary legislative
                   procedure

                  (Horizontal amendment: the words ‘codecision’, ‘codecision procedure’ shall be replaced throughout the entire text of the Rules of Procedure by the words ‘ordinary legislative procedure’.)

                  Amendment 13

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 60

                  Rule 60

                  Conciliation procedure contained in the 1975 joint declaration

                     1.

                     Where, in the case of certain important Community decisions, the Council intends to depart from the opinion of Parliament, a procedure for conciliation with the Council, with the active participation of the Commission, may be opened by Parliament when delivering its opinion.

                     2.

                     This procedure shall be initiated by Parliament, either at its own or at the Council’s initiative.

                     3.

                     For the composition and procedure of the delegation to the conciliation committee and the reporting of the results to Parliament, Rule 68 shall apply.

                     4.

                     The committee responsible shall report on the results of the conciliation. This report shall be debated and voted on by Parliament.

                     deleted

                  Amendment 14

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 61 – title

                  Communication of the Council’s
                  common
                  position

                  Communication of the Council’s position

                  (Horizontal amendment: the words ‘Council’s common position’, ‘common position of the Council’ or ‘common position’ shall be replaced throughout the entire text of the Rules of Procedure by the words ‘Council’s position’, ‘position of the Council’ or ‘position’.)

                  Amendment 15

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 62 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2

                     For any extension of time limits pursuant to Article 252(g) of the EC Treaty or Article 39(1) of the EU Treaty the President shall seek the agreement of the Council.

                     deleted

                  Amendment 16

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 62 – paragraph 2

               2.   The President shall notify Parliament of any extension of time-limits pursuant to
                     Article 251(7)
                   of the
                     EC Treaty
                  , whether at the initiative of Parliament or of the Council.

               2.   The President shall notify Parliament of any extension of time-limits pursuant to
                     Article 294(14)
                   of the
                     Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
                  , whether at the initiative of Parliament or of the Council.

                  (Horizontal amendment: the numbering of Articles in the EU Treaty and the EC Treaty are adapted throughout the Rules of Procedure to the consolidated version of the Treaty on European Union and of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.)

                  Amendment 17

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 62 – paragraph 3

                     3.

                     The President, after consulting the chair of the committee responsible, may agree to a Council request to extend any time-limits pursuant to Article 252(g) of the EC Treaty.

                     deleted

                  Amendment 18

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 65 – paragraph 4

                     4.

                     By way of derogation from paragraph 3, if a rejection by Parliament falls under the provisions of Article 252 of the EC Treaty, the President shall request the Commission to withdraw its proposal. If the Commission does so, the President shall announce in Parliament that the legislative procedure is closed.

                     deleted

                  Amendments 73 and 88

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Title II – Chapter 6 a (new) – heading (to be introduced after Rule 74)

                  Amendment 20

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 74 a (new) (to be introduced in Chapter 6 a (new))

                  Rule 74a

                  Ordinary Treaty revision

                     1.

                     In accordance with Rules 41 and 48 the committee responsible may submit to Parliament a report containing proposals to the Council for amendment of the Treaties.

                     2.

                     If the European Council decides to convene a Convention, the representatives of Parliament shall be appointed by Parliament upon a proposal by the Conference of Presidents.

                     Parliament’s delegation shall elect its leader and its candidates for membership of any steering group or bureau set up by the Convention.

                     3.

                     Where the European Council requests Parliament’s consent in relation to a decision not to convene a Convention for the examination of proposed amendments of the Treaties, the matter shall be referred to the committee responsible in accordance with Rule 81.

                  Amendment 21

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 74 b (new) (to be introduced in Chapter 6 a (new))

                  Rule 74b

                  Simplified Treaty revision

                     In accordance with Rules 41 and 48 the committee responsible may submit to Parliament, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 48(6) of the Treaty on European Union, a report containing proposals to the European Council for revision of all or part of the provisions of Part Three of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

                  Amendment 22

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 74 c (new) (to be introduced in Chapter 6 a (new))

                  Rule 74c

                  Accession treaties

                     1.

                     Any application by a European State to become a member of the European Union shall be referred for consideration to the committee responsible.

                     2.

                     Parliament may decide, on a proposal from the committee responsible, a political group or at least 40 Members, to request the Commission and the Council to take part in a debate before negotiations with the applicant State commence.

                     3.

                     Throughout the negotiations the Commission and the Council shall inform the committee responsible regularly and thoroughly of the progress in the negotiations, if necessary on a confidential basis.

                     4.

                     At any stage of the negotiations Parliament may, on the basis of a report from the committee responsible, adopt recommendations and require these to be taken into account before the conclusion of a Treaty for the accession of an applicant State to the European Union.

                     5.

                     When the negotiations are completed, but before any agreement is signed, the draft agreement shall be submitted to Parliament for consent in accordance with Rule 81.

                  (Rule 89 is deleted.)

                  Amendment 23

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 74 d (new) (to be introduced in Chapter 6 a (new))

                  Rule 74d

                  Withdrawal from the Union

                     If a Member State decides, pursuant to Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union, to withdraw from the Union, the matter shall be referred to the committee responsible. Rule 74c shall apply mutatis mutandis. Parliament shall decide on consent to an agreement on the withdrawal by a majority of the votes cast.

                  Amendment 24

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 74 e (new) (to be introduced in Chapter 6 a (new))

                  Rule 74e

                  Breach by a Member State of fundamental principles

                     1.

                     Parliament may, on the basis of a specific report of the committee responsible drawn up in accordance with Rules 41 and 48:

                                 (a)

                                 vote on a reasoned proposal calling on the Council to act pursuant to Article 7(1) of the Treaty on European Union;

                                 (b)

                                 vote on a proposal calling on the Commission or the Member States to submit a proposal pursuant to Article 7(2) of the Treaty on European Union;

                                 (c)

                                 vote on a proposal calling on the Council to act pursuant to Article 7(3) or, subsequently, Article 7(4) of the Treaty on European Union.

                     2.

                     Any request from the Council for consent in relation to a proposal submitted pursuant to Article 7(1) and (2) of the Treaty on European Union along with the observations submitted by the Member State in question shall be announced to Parliament and referred to the committee responsible in accordance with Rule 81. Except in urgent and justified circumstances, Parliament shall take its decision on a proposal from the committee responsible.

                     3.

                     Decisions under paragraphs 1 and 2 shall require a two-thirds majority of the votes cast, constituting a majority of Parliament’s component Members.

                     4.

                     Subject to the authorisation of the Conference of Presidents, the committee responsible may submit an accompanying motion for a resolution. That motion for a resolution shall set out Parliament’s views on a serious breach by a Member State, on the appropriate sanctions and on varying or revoking those sanctions.

                     5.

                     The committee responsible shall ensure that Parliament is fully informed and, where necessary, asked for its views on all follow-up measures to its consent as given pursuant to paragraph 3. The Council shall be invited to outline developments as appropriate. On a proposal from the committee responsible, drawn up with the authorisation of the Conference of Presidents, Parliament may adopt recommendations to the Council.

                  (Chapter 15 of Title II is deleted.)

                  Amendment 25

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 74 f (new) (to be introduced in Chapter 6 a (new))

                  Rule 74f

                  Composition of Parliament

                     In due time before the end of a parliamentary term, Parliament may, on the basis of a report drawn up by its committee responsible in accordance with Rule 41, make a proposal to modify its composition. The European Council’s draft decision establishing the composition of Parliament shall be examined in accordance with Rule 81.

                  Amendment 26

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 82 (to be introduced as Rule 74 g in Chapter 6 a (new))

                  Rule
                  82

                  Procedures in Parliament

               1.   Requests
                     by Member States or Commission proposals
                   to introduce enhanced cooperation between Member States
                     and consultations of Parliament
                   pursuant to Article
                     40a(2)
                   of the
                     EU
                   Treaty shall be referred by the President to the committee responsible for consideration. Rules 37, 38, 39, 43, 53 to
                     60
                   and 81 shall apply as appropriate.

                  Rule
                  74g

                  Enhanced cooperation between Member States

               1.   Requests to introduce enhanced cooperation between Member States pursuant to Article
                     20
                   of the Treaty
                     on European Union
                   shall be referred by the President to the committee responsible for consideration. Rules 37, 38, 39, 43, 53 to
                     59
                   and 81 shall apply as appropriate.

               2.   The committee responsible shall verify compliance with Article
                     11
                   of the
                     EC
                   Treaty and Articles
                     27a, 27b, 40, 43, 44 and 44a
                   of the
                     EU
                   Treaty.

               2.   The committee responsible shall verify compliance with Article
                     20
                   of the Treaty
                     on European Union
                   and Articles
                     326 to 334
                   of the Treaty
                     on the Functioning of the European Union
                  .

               3.   Subsequent acts proposed under enhanced cooperation, once it is established, shall be dealt with in Parliament under the same procedures as when enhanced cooperation does not apply.

               3.   Subsequent acts proposed under enhanced cooperation, once it is established, shall be dealt with in Parliament under the same procedures as when enhanced cooperation does not apply.
                     Rule 43 shall apply.

                  (Chapter 10 of Title II is deleted.)

                  Amendments 27 and 28

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 75

                  General Budget

                  Multiannual financial framework

                     Implementing procedures for examination of the General Budget of the European Union and supplementary budgets, in accordance with the financial provisions of the Treaties establishing the European Communities, shall be adopted by resolution of Parliament and annexed to these Rules (2).

                     Where the Council requests Parliament’s consent concerning the proposal for a regulation laying down the multiannual financial framework, the matter shall be referred to the committee responsible in accordance with the procedure laid down in Rule 81. Parliament’s consent shall require the votes of a majority of its component Members.

                  (Annex V is deleted.)

                  Amendment 29

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 75 a (new)

                  Rule 75a

                  Working documents

                     1.

                     The following documents shall be made available to Members:

                                 (a)

                                 the draft budget presented by the Commission;

                                 (b)

                                 a summary by the Council of its deliberations on the draft budget;

                                 (c)

                                 the Council’s position on the draft budget drawn up pursuant to Article 314(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union;

                                 (d)

                                 any draft decision on the provisional twelfths pursuant to Article 315 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

                     2.

                     Those documents shall be referred to the committee responsible. Any committee concerned may deliver an opinion.

                     3.

                     If other committees wish to deliver opinions, the President shall set the time limit within which these are to be communicated to the committee responsible.

                  (Article 1 of Annex V is deleted.)

                  Amendment 30

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 75 b (new)

                  Rule 75b

                  Consideration of the draft budget – first stage

                     1.

                     Subject to the conditions set out below, any Member may table and speak in support of draft amendments to the draft budget.

                     2.

                     Draft amendments shall be admissible only if they are presented in writing, bear the signatures of at least 40 Members or are tabled on behalf of a political group or committee, specify the budget heading to which they refer and ensure the maintenance of a balance between revenue and expenditure. Draft amendments shall include all relevant information on the remarks to be entered against the budget heading in question.

                     All draft amendments to the draft budget must be justified in writing.

                     3.

                     The President shall set the time limit for the tabling of draft amendments.

                     4.

                     The committee responsible shall deliver its opinion on the texts submitted before they are discussed in Parliament.

                     Draft amendments which have been rejected in the committee responsible shall not be put to the vote in Parliament unless this has been requested in writing, before a deadline to be set by the President, by a committee or at least 40 Members; that deadline may on no account be less than 24 hours before the start of the vote.

                     5.

                     Draft amendments to the estimates of Parliament which are similar to those already rejected by Parliament at the time when the estimates were drawn up shall be discussed only where the committee responsible has delivered a favourable opinion.

                     6.

                     Notwithstanding Rule 55(2) of the Rules of Procedure, Parliament shall take separate and successive votes on:

                           —

                                 each draft amendment,

                           —

                                 each section of the draft budget,

                           —

                                 a motion for a resolution concerning the draft budget.

                     However, Rule 161(4) to (8) shall apply.

                     7.

                     Articles, chapters, titles and sections of the draft budget in respect of which no draft amendments have been tabled shall be deemed adopted.

                     8.

                     Draft amendments shall require for adoption the votes of a majority of the component Members of Parliament.

                     9.

                     If Parliament has amended the draft budget, the draft budget thus amended shall be forwarded to the Council and the Commission, together with the justifications.

                     10.

                     The minutes of the sitting at which Parliament delivered its opinion on the draft budget shall be forwarded to the Council and the Commission.

                  (Article 3 of Annex V is deleted.)

                  Amendment 31

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 75 c (new)

                  Rule 75c

                  Financial trilogue

                     The President shall participate in regular meetings between the Presidents of the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission convened, on the initiative of the Commission, under the budgetary procedures referred to in Title II of Part Six of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The President shall take all necessary steps to promote consultation and reconciliation of the positions of the institutions in order to facilitate the implementation of the procedures aforementioned.

                     The President of Parliament may delegate this task to a Vice-President having experience in budgetary matters or to the Chair of the committee responsible for budgetary issues.

                  Amendment 32

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 75 d (new)

                  Rule 75d

                  Budgetary conciliation

                     1.

                     The President shall convene the Conciliation Committee in accordance with Article 314(4) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

                     2.

                     The delegation representing Parliament at meetings of the Conciliation Committee in the budgetary procedure shall consist of a number of members equal to that of the Council delegation.

                     3.

                     The members of the delegation shall be appointed by the political groups each year prior to Parliament’s vote on the Council’s position, preferably from amongst the members of the committee responsible for budgetary issues and other committees concerned. The delegation shall be led by the President of Parliament. The President may delegate this role to a Vice-President having experience in budgetary matters or to the Chair of the committee responsible for budgetary issues.

                     4.

                     Rule 68(2), (4), (5), (7) and (8) shall apply.

                     5.

                     Where agreement on a joint text is reached within the Conciliation Committee, the matter shall be placed on the agenda of a sitting of Parliament to be held within 14 days from the date of that agreement. The joint text shall be made available to all Members. Rule 69(2) and (3) shall apply.

                     6.

                     The joint text as a whole shall be subject to a single vote. The vote shall be taken by a roll-call vote. The joint text shall be deemed to be approved unless it is rejected by a majority of the component Members of the Parliament.

                     7.

                     If Parliament approves the joint text whilst the Council rejects it, the committee responsible may table all or some of Parliament’s amendments to the Council’s position for a confirmation in accordance with point (d) of Article 314(7) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

                     The vote on the confirmation shall be placed on the agenda of a sitting of Parliament to be held within 14 days from the date of the communication by the Council of its rejection of the joint text.

                     The amendments shall be deemed to be confirmed if they are approved by a majority of the component Members of Parliament and three fifths of the votes cast.

                  Amendment 33

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 75 e (new)

                  Rule 75e

                  Definitive adoption of the budget

                     Where the President is satisfied that the budget has been adopted in accordance with the provisions of Article 314 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, he shall declare in Parliament that the budget has been definitively adopted. He shall arrange for its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

                  (Article 4 of Annex V is deleted.)

                  Amendment 34

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 75 f (new)

                  Rule 75f

                  Provisional twelfths system

                     1.

                     Any decision by the Council authorising expenditure in excess of the provisional one twelfth for expenditure shall be referred to the committee responsible.

                     2.

                     The committee responsible may table a draft decision to reduce the expenditure referred to in paragraph 1. Parliament shall decide on it within 30 days after the adoption of the Council’s decision.

                     3.

                     Parliament shall act by a majority of its component Members.

                  (Article 7 of Annex V is deleted.)

                  Amendment 35

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 79 a (new)

                  Rule 79a

                  Procedure to be applied when drawing up Parliament’s estimates

                     1.

                     As regards Parliament’s budget, the Bureau and the committee responsible for budgetary issues shall take decisions in successive stages on:

                                 (a)

                                 the establishment plan;

                                 (b)

                                 the preliminary draft and the draft estimates.

                     2.

                     The decisions concerning the establishment plan will be taken in accordance with the following procedure:

                                 (a)

                                 the Bureau shall draw up the establishment plan for each financial year;

                                 (b)

                                 a conciliation procedure between the Bureau and the committee responsible for budgetary issues shall be opened in cases where the opinion of the latter diverges from the initial decisions taken by the Bureau;

                                 (c)

                                 at the end of the procedure, the Bureau shall take the final decision on the estimates for the establishment plan, in accordance with Rule 207(3), without prejudice to decisions taken pursuant to Article 314 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

                     3.

                     As regards the estimates proper, the procedure for drawing up the estimates will begin as soon as the Bureau has taken a final decision on the establishment plan. The stages of that procedure will be those laid down in Rule 79. A conciliation procedure shall be opened in cases where the positions of the committee responsible for budgetary issues and of the Bureau are widely divergent.

                  (Rule 79(7) and Article 8 of Annex V are deleted.)

                  Amendment 37

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 81 – paragraph 1

               1.   Where Parliament is requested to give its
                     assent
                   to a proposed act, it shall take a decision on the basis of a recommendation from the committee responsible to approve or reject the act.

               1.   Where Parliament is requested to give its
                     consent
                   to a proposed act, it shall take a decision on the basis of a recommendation from the committee responsible to approve or reject the act.

               Parliament shall take a decision on the act requiring its
                     assent
                   under the
                     EC
                   or
                     EU Treaty
                   by means of a single vote, and no amendments may be tabled. The majority required for the adoption of the
                     assent
                   shall be the majority indicated in the article of the
                     EC Treaty
                   or of the
                     EU Treaty
                   that constitutes the legal basis for the proposed act.

               Parliament shall take a decision on the act requiring its
                     consent
                   under the
                     Treaty on European Union
                   or
                     the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
                   by means of a single vote, and no amendments may be tabled. The majority required for the adoption of the
                     consent
                   shall be the majority indicated in the article of the
                     Treaty on European Union
                   or of the
                     Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
                   that constitutes the legal basis for the proposed act.

                  Amendment 38

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 81 – paragraph 2

               2.   For accession treaties and international agreements and determination of a serious and persistent breach of common principles by a Member State, Rules
                     89
                  , 90
                     and 102
                   shall apply respectively. For an enhanced cooperation procedure in an area covered by the procedure
                     laid down in Article 251 of the EC Treaty
                  , Rule
                     82
                   shall apply.

               2.   For accession treaties and international agreements and determination of a serious and persistent breach of common principles by a Member State, Rules
                     74c, 74e and
                   90 shall apply respectively. For an enhanced cooperation procedure in an area covered by the
                     ordinary legislative
                   procedure, Rule
                     74g
                   shall apply.

               (Horizontal amendment: the words ‘procedure laid down in Article 251 of the EC Treaty’ shall be replaced throughout the entire text of the Rules of Procedure by the words ‘ordinary legislative procedure’.)

                  Amendment 39

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 81 – paragraph 3

               3.   Where Parliament’s
                     assent
                   is required for a
                     legislative proposal
                  , the committee responsible may decide, in order to facilitate a positive outcome of the procedure, to present an interim report on the
                     Commission
                   proposal to Parliament with a motion for a resolution containing recommendations for modification or implementation of the
                     proposal
                  .

               3.   Where Parliament’s
                     consent
                   is required for a
                     proposed legislative act or an envisaged international agreement
                  , the committee responsible may decide, in order to facilitate a positive outcome of the procedure, to present an interim report on the proposal to Parliament with a motion for a resolution containing recommendations for modification or implementation of the
                     proposed act
                  .

                     If Parliament approves at least one recommendation the President shall request further discussion with the Council.

                     The committee responsible shall make its final recommendation for the assent of Parliament in the light of the outcome of the discussion with the Council.

               (Horizontal amendment: with the exception of Rules 56 and 57, the words ‘Commission proposal’ and ‘legislative proposal’ shall be replaced throughout the entire text of the Rules of Procedure by the words ‘proposal for a legislative act’ or ‘proposed legislative act’ as grammatically appropriate.)

                  Amendment 76

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 87 a (new)

                  Rule 87a

                  Delegated acts

                     Where a legislative act delegates to the Commission the power to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of a legislative act, the committee responsible:

                           —

                                 shall examine any draft delegated act where it is transmitted to Parliament for scrutiny;

                           —

                                 may submit to Parliament in a motion for a resolution any appropriate proposal in accordance with the provisions of the legislative act.

                     The provisions of Rule 88(1), (2) and (3) shall apply mutatis mutandis.

                  Amendment 41

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Title II a (new) (to be introduced before Chapter 12)

                  Amendment 42

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Chapter 12 – title

                  Amendment 43

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 92

                  Rule 92

                  Appointment of the High Representative for the common foreign and security policy

                     1.

                     Prior to the appointment of a High Representative for the common foreign and security policy, the President shall invite the President-in-Office of the Council to make a statement to Parliament, pursuant to Article 21 of the EU Treaty. The President shall invite the President of the Commission to make a statement at the same time.

                     2.

                     Upon the appointment of the new High Representative for the common foreign and security policy, pursuant to Article 207(2) of the EC Treaty, and before officially taking office, the High Representative shall be invited by the President to make a statement to, and answer questions from, the committee responsible.

                     3.

                     Following the statements and answers referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 and at the initiative of the committee responsible, or in accordance with Rule 121, Parliament may make a recommendation.

                     deleted

                  Amendment 44

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 93 – title

                  Appointment of
                  special representatives
                  for the purposes of the common foreign and security policy

                  Special representatives

                  Amendment 45

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 93 – paragraph 4 a (new)

                     4a.

                     A special representative appointed by the Council with a mandate in relation to particular policy issues may be invited by Parliament, or may ask to be invited, to make a statement to the committee responsible.

                  (Rule 94(3) is deleted.)

                  Amendment 46

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 94

                  Rule 94

                  Statements by the High Representative for the common foreign and security policy and by other special representatives

                     1.

                     The High Representative shall be invited to make statements in Parliament at least four times a year. Rule 110 shall apply.

                     2.

                     The High Representative shall be invited at least four times a year to attend meetings of the committee responsible in order to make a statement and answer questions. The High Representative may also be invited, or may ask to be invited, on other occasions, whenever the committee considers this to be necessary.

                     3.

                     Whenever a special representative is appointed by the Council with a mandate in relation to particular policy issues, that special representative may be invited by Parliament, or may ask to be invited, to make a statement to the committee responsible.

                     deleted

                  Amendment 47

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 96 – paragraph 2

               2.   The committees concerned shall seek to ensure that the
                     High Representative for the common foreign and security policy
                  , the Council and the Commission provide them with regular and timely information on the development and implementation of the Union’s common foreign and security policy, on the costs envisaged each time that a decision entailing expenditure is adopted under that policy and on any other financial considerations relating to the implementation of actions under that policy. Exceptionally, at the request of the Commission, the Council or the High Representative, a committee may decide to hold its proceedings in camera.

               2.   The committees concerned shall seek to ensure that the
                     Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
                  , the Council and the Commission provide them with regular and timely information on the development and implementation of the Union’s common foreign and security policy, on the costs envisaged each time that a decision entailing expenditure is adopted under that policy and on any other financial considerations relating to the implementation of actions under that policy. Exceptionally, at the request of the Commission, the Council or the High Representative, a committee may decide to hold its proceedings in camera.

                  (Horizontal amendment: ‘High Representative for the common foreign and security policy’ shall be replaced throughout the entire text of the Rules of Procedure by ‘Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy’.)

                  Amendment 48

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 96 – paragraph 3

               3.
                     An annual
                   debate shall be held on the consultative document established by the
                     Council
                   on the main aspects and basic choices of the common foreign and security policy, including the financial implications for the Union budget. The procedures laid down in Rule 110 shall apply.

               3.
                     Twice a year, a
                   debate shall be held on the consultative document established by the
                     Vice-President/High Representative
                   on the main aspects and basic choices of the common foreign and security policy, including
                     the common security and defence policy and
                   the financial implications for the Union budget. The procedures laid down in Rule 110 shall apply.

                  Amendment 49

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Chapter 14 – title

                     deleted

                  Amendment 50

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 99

                  Rule 99

                  Provision of information to Parliament in the fields of police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters

                     1.

                     The committee responsible shall ensure that Parliament is fully and regularly informed on the activities covered by police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters and that its opinions are duly taken into consideration when the Council adopts common positions defining the approach of the Union to a particular matter pursuant to Article 34(2)(a) of the EU Treaty.

                     2.

                     Exceptionally, at the request of the Commission or the Council, a committee may decide to hold its proceedings in camera.

                     3.

                     The debate referred to in Article 39(3) of the EU Treaty shall be held in accordance with the arrangements laid down in Rule 110(2), (3) and (4).

                     deleted

                  Amendment 51

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 100

                  Rule 100

                  Consultation of Parliament in the fields of police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters

                     Consultation of Parliament pursuant to Article 34(2)(b), (c) and (d) of the EU Treaty shall be dealt with pursuant to Rules 36 to 39, 43, 44 and 55.

                     Where applicable, consideration of the proposal shall then be placed, at the latest, on the agenda of the last sitting to be held before expiry of the time-limit laid down in accordance with Article 39(1) of the EU Treaty.

                     When Parliament is consulted on the draft Council decision appointing the Director and Board members of Europol, Rule 108 shall apply mutatis mutandis.

                     deleted

                  Amendment 52

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 101

                  Rule 101

                  Recommendations in the fields of police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters

                     1.

                     The committee responsible for matters relating to police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters may draw up recommendations to the Council in the field covered by Title VI of the EU Treaty after obtaining authorisation from the Conference of Presidents or on a proposal within the meaning of Rule 121.

                     2.

                     In urgent cases the authorisation referred to in paragraph 1 may be granted by the President, who may likewise authorise an emergency meeting of the committee concerned.

                     3.

                     Recommendations drawn up in this way shall be included on the agenda for the next part-session. Rule 97(4) shall apply mutatis mutandis.

                     (See also interpretation under Rule 121.)

                     deleted

                  Amendment 53

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 105

               1.   When the Council
                     has agreed on
                   a
                     nomination
                   for President of the Commission, the President shall request the
                     nominee
                   to make a statement and present his or her political guidelines to Parliament. The statement shall be followed by a debate.
               The Council shall be invited to take part in the debate.

               1.   When the
                     European
                   Council
                     proposes
                   a
                     candidate
                   for President of the Commission, the President shall request the
                     candidate
                   to make a statement and present his or her political guidelines to Parliament. The statement shall be followed by a debate.
               The
                     European
                   Council shall be invited to take part in the debate.

               2.   Parliament shall
                     approve or reject
                   the
                     nomination
                   by a majority of
                     the votes cast
                  .
               The vote shall be taken by secret ballot.

               2.   Parliament shall
                     elect
                   the
                     President of the Commission
                   by a majority of
                     its component Members
                  .
               The vote shall be taken by secret ballot.

               3.   If the
                     nominee
                   is elected, the President shall inform the Council accordingly, requesting it and the President-elect of the Commission to propose by common accord the nominees for the various posts of Commissioners.

               3.   If the
                     candidate
                   is elected, the President shall inform the Council accordingly, requesting it and the President-elect of the Commission to propose by common accord the nominees for the various posts of Commissioners.

               4.   If
                     Parliament
                   does not
                     approve
                   the
                     nomination
                  , the President shall
                     request
                   the Council to
                     nominate
                   a new candidate.

               4.   If
                     the candidate
                   does not
                     obtain
                   the
                     required majority
                  , the President shall
                     invite
                   the
                     European
                   Council to
                     propose
                   a new candidate
                     within one month for election in accordance with the same procedure
                  .

                  Amendment 54

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 107 a (new)

                  Rule 107a

                  Nomination of Judges and Advocates-General at the Court of Justice of the European Union

                     On a proposal of its committee responsible, Parliament shall appoint its nominee to the panel of seven persons charged with scrutinising the suitability of candidates to hold the office of Judge or Advocate-General of the Court of Justice and the General Court.

                  Amendment 55

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 121 – paragraph 1

               1.   A political group or at least forty Members may table a proposal for a recommendation to the Council concerning subjects under
                     Titles
                   V
                     and VI
                   of the
                     EU Treaty
                  , or where Parliament has not been consulted on an international agreement within the scope of Rule 90 or 91.

               1.   A political group or at least forty Members may table a proposal for a recommendation to the Council concerning subjects under
                     Title
                   V of the
                     Treaty on European Union
                  , or where Parliament has not been consulted on an international agreement within the scope of Rule 90 or 91.

                  Amendment 56

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 124 – paragraph -1 (new)

                     -1.

                     Where the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides for consultation of the Economic and Social Committee, the President shall initiate the consultation procedure and inform Parliament thereof.

                  Amendment 57

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 124 – paragraph 2 a (new)

                     2a.

                     Opinions forwarded by the Economic and Social Committee shall be referred to the committee responsible.

                  Amendment 58

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 125 – paragraph -1 (new)

                     -1.

                     Where the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union provides for consultation of the Committee of the Regions, the President shall initiate the consultation procedure and inform Parliament thereof.

                  Amendment 59

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 125 – paragraph 2 a (new)

                     2a.

                     Opinions forwarded by the Committee of the Regions shall be referred to the committee responsible.

                  Amendment 91

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 129

                  Rule 129

                  Consequences of the Council failing to act following approval of its common position under the cooperation procedure

                     If, within three or, with the agreement of the Council, four months of the communication of the common position pursuant to Article 252 of the EC Treaty, Parliament has neither rejected nor amended the position, and the Council fails to adopt the proposed legislation in accordance with the common position, the President may, on behalf of Parliament and after consulting the committee responsible for legal affairs, bring an action against the Council in the Court of Justice under Article 232 of the EC Treaty.

                     deleted

                  Amendment 61

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 132

               The Conference of Presidents shall designate members of Parliament’s delegation to any
                     convention,
                   conference or similar body involving representatives of parliaments and confer a mandate upon it that conforms to any relevant Parliament resolutions. The delegation shall elect its chair and, where appropriate, one or more vice-chairs.

               The Conference of Presidents shall designate members of Parliament’s delegation to any conference or similar body involving representatives of parliaments and confer a mandate upon it that conforms to any relevant Parliament resolutions. The delegation shall elect its chair and, where appropriate, one or more vice-chairs.

                  Amendment 65

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 149 – paragraph 12

               12.   Without prejudice to
                     Article 197
                   of the
                     EC Treaty
                  , the President shall seek to reach an understanding with the Commission
                     and
                   Council on appropriate allocation of speaking time for them.

               12.   Without prejudice to
                     Article 230
                   of the
                     Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
                  , the President shall seek to reach an understanding with the Commission,
                     the
                   Council
                     and the President of the European Council
                   on appropriate allocation of speaking time for them.

                  (This paragraph shall become the last paragraph of Rule 149.)

                  Amendment 67

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 204 – title

                  Appointment
                  of the Ombudsman

                  Election
                  of the Ombudsman

                  Amendment 68

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Rule 204 – paragraph 7

               7.   The person
                     appointed
                   shall immediately be called upon to take an oath before the Court of Justice.

               7.   The person
                     elected
                   shall immediately be called upon to take an oath before the Court of Justice.

                  Amendment 69

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Annex V – Article 2

                  Article 2

                  Rate

                     1.

                     Subject to the conditions set out below, any Member may table and speak in support of proposals for decisions fixing a new maximum rate.

                     2.

                     Such proposals shall be admissible only if they are tabled in writing and bear the signatures of at least forty Members or are tabled on behalf of a political group or committee.

                     3.

                     The President shall set the time limit for the tabling of such proposals.

                     4.

                     The committee responsible shall report on these proposals before they are discussed in Parliament.

                     5.

                     Parliament shall then vote on the proposals.

                     Parliament shall act by a majority of its component Members and three fifths of the votes cast.

                     Where the Council has informed Parliament of its agreement to the fixing of a new rate, the President shall declare in Parliament that the amended rate has been adopted.

                     If this is not the case, the Council’s position shall be referred to the committee responsible.

                     deleted

                  Amendment 70

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Annex V – Article 5

                  Article 5

                  Consideration of the Council’s deliberations – second stage

                     1.

                     If the Council has modified one or more of the amendments adopted by Parliament, the text thus modified by the Council shall be referred to the committee responsible.

                     2.

                     Subject to the conditions set out below, any Member may table and speak in support of draft amendments to the texts modified by the Council.

                     3.

                     Such draft amendments shall be admissible only if they are presented in writing, bear the signature of at least forty Members or are tabled on behalf of a committee and ensure the maintenance of a balance between revenue and expenditure. Rule 49(5) shall not apply.

                     Draft amendments shall be admissible only if they refer to the texts modified by the Council.

                     4.

                     The President shall set the time limit for the tabling of draft amendments.

                     5.

                     The committee responsible shall pronounce on the texts modified by the Council and deliver its opinion on the draft amendments to the modified texts.

                     6.

                     Draft amendments to the texts modified by the Council shall be put to the vote in Parliament without prejudice to the provisions of Article 3(4) second subparagraph. Parliament shall act by a majority of its component Members and three fifths of the votes cast. If the draft amendments are adopted, the texts modified by the Council shall be deemed rejected. If they are rejected, the texts modified by the Council shall be deemed adopted.

                     7.

                     The Council’s summary of the results of its deliberations on the proposed modifications adopted by Parliament shall be debated and a motion for a resolution may then be put to the vote.

                     8.

                     Upon completion of the procedure provided for in this Article, and subject to the provisions of Article 6, the President shall declare in Parliament that the budget has been finally adopted and shall arrange for its publication in the Official Journal.

                     deleted

                  Amendment 71

                  Parliament's Rules of Procedure

                  Annex V – Article 6

                  Article 6

                  Total rejection

                     1.

                     A committee or at least forty Members may, for important reasons, table a proposal to reject the draft budget as a whole. Such a proposal shall be admissible only if it is accompanied by a written justification and tabled within the time limit set by the President. The reasons for rejection may not be contradictory.

                     2.

                     The committee responsible shall deliver its opinion on such a proposal before it is put to the vote in Parliament.

                     Parliament shall act by a majority of its component Members and two thirds of the votes cast. If the proposal is adopted, the draft budget as a whole shall be referred back to the Council.

                     deleted

      (1)
         Pursuant to the conclusions of the European Council of 11 and 12 December 2008.

      (2)
         See Annex V.