| Consultation: | European Congress |
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| Agenda item: | 2 Government’s proposal for Regulation 2024/XX/EF laying down the general framework addressing the macroeconomic and financial situation in Italy and the Federation The European Government |
| Proposer: | The European Government (decided on: 2024-07-06) |
| Status: | Modified |
| Submitted: | 2024-07-05, 20:32 |
C4: Government’s proposal for Regulation 2024/XX/EF laying down the general framework addressing the macroeconomic and financial situation in Italy and the Federation
Detailed title
The European Government’s proposal for
Regulation 2024/XX/EF OF THE HOUSE OF EUROPEAN CITIZEN AND OF THE SENATE
of 6th July 2024
laying down the general framework addressing the macroeconomic and financial situation in Italy and the Federation
Recitals
THE HOUSE OF EUROPEAN CITIZENS AND THE EUROPEAN SENATE,
Remembering the continuum of the European integration project, created on the
premise of economic cooperation between peaceful nations as a step towards de
facto solidarity and federation among European nations,
Having regard to the European Youth Convention, and in particular Articles 47 to
52 thereof,
Having regard to Organic Regulation 2024/01 defining European citizenship also
called the European Citizenship Charta, Regulation 2024/02 laying down the
Federal Budget and Directive 2024/03 ensuring fair and decent social standards
across the Federation.
Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 20 of the
Convention and Rule 7.1.1.2, 7.1.5.1, 8.1.1 and 9.1.12. of the Rules of
procedure,
Whereas:
On the 4th of July 2024, the European Parliament adopted the “Social
Contract” packages laying down the rules for the Federal European
Citizenship, Federal Budget as well as the creation of a Public Service.
Such provisions were a response to the financial and identity crisis
looming over the Federation. As such, it gave Europeans a sense of fiscal
responsibility and proudness towards the Federation.
On the 5th of July 2024, the Italian Government announced not to reimburse
the loans contracted through the Next Generation EU package, despite the
warnings of the Federal Government. This led to an inflation spiral that
eventually caused a spike on the stock exchange markets. In turn, the
Italian Government announced it was in liquidity default and could not
fulfill its financial obligations. On the night of the 5th July, it
officially called for International solidarity.
The Federation acknowledges the threat that the bankruptcy of the Italian
Government would pose. The Federation must be provided with the
appropriate measures to preserve financial markets stability and European
social and economic cohesion.
The Convention allows, in its Article 51.2, the Government to generate
debt on exceptional circumstances to face perilous situations.
Motion text
HAVE ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING REGULATION:
CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1: Object
The present Regulation lays down immediate action to solve the issues caused by
Italy’s state of bankruptcy, and the protest waves all over the Federation’s
territory.
Article 2: Definitions
For the purposes of this Regulation:
Savings - Refers to the amount of money owned by private individuals, and
used by an investment asset by private banks.
Revitalisation - Refers to the policy of ensuring the economic and social
resilience of a territory after suffering a major blow.
Ledger - A book or other scheme for keeping accountingrecords
CHAPTER 2 - ON THE DEBT TAKE-OVER
Article 3: Towards a Federated public debt for the Federated
States
The Federation should, in the long run, become the sole owner of all existing
national public debt of the Federated States. In accordance with Article 51.2 of
the European Youth Convention, the Federation shall take-over the existing
national public debts in order to reimburse them.
Article 4: Transition period
A transitional period shall commence in the month subsequent to the enactment of
this directive. The procedures outlined herein shall be uniformly applied
throughout the entirety of the transitional period:
Upon the expiration of each national bond, the Federal Treasury Agency
shall issue a corresponding new bond to settle the national bond, thereby
transferring the associated liability to the Federal ledger;
Federated States may request a grant from the Federal Treasury Agency
during the transitional period, provided that their annual budget exhibits
a deficit;
The aforementioned procedures shall terminate upon the complete transfer
of all debts owed by Federated States to the Federal ledger.
Article 5: Funding
The Federal debt mechanism is funded through indirect contribution from European
household's savings. The Federal Treasury Agency shall ensure the repayment of
its financial assets by securing them on household’s savings located on saving
bank accounts located on the European Federation’s territory.
CHAPTER 3 - ON THE REVITALISATION OF DEPRESSED
AREAS
Article 6 : Federal framework for employment regeneration in
stricken areas (FFERSA)
The Federated Government shall propose and enforce a plan to regenerate
employment in areas struck by economic and social blasts, with the objective of
saving employment.
Article 7 : General provisions for enforcement of the FFERSA
Whenever a local authority equivalent to NUTS 2 notifies the services of the
Federal government of a major economic blast reasonably threatening employment
in a specific area, the Government shall propose to the local government, to the
House of European Citizens and to the European Senate a plan based on the
Federal framework for employment regeneration in stricken areas (FFERSA).
Article 8 : Financial resources and implementation
The FFERSA shall be funded by extraordinary bonds issued by the Federal
government, according to Article 51-2 of the European Youth Convention. The
total amount of this bond shall be allocated to financing recovery in the
stricken area, via funding local plans (proposed by NUTS 2) for safeguarding
employment.
The bond shall be issued within a time period of less than two months, allocated
to the NUTS 2-lead project in the following month, and eventually be spent in
less than 5 months after the economic backlash.
CHAPTER 4 - ON THE RIGHT TO PROTEST IN THE
FEDERATION
Article 9: Right to Peaceful Protest
Every citizen shall have the right to peaceful assembly and protest, provided
that such protest does not infringe upon the rights and freedoms of others or
compromise national security.
The Government shall take appropriate and proportionate measures to ensure the
rights and freedoms of others as well as national security.
Article 10: Responsibility and Accountability
While the right to protest is recognized, it is incumbent upon the protesters to
ensure their actions remain within the bounds of law and order. Any act of
violence, vandalism, or public disorder shall not be tolerated and will be
subject to legal penalties.
Article 11: Permit for Large Gatherings
For protests involving a significant number of participants, a permit must be
obtained from local authorities. This is to ensure public safety and order, and
not to restrict the right to protest. The process for obtaining such a permit
should be transparent, non-discriminatory, and expedient.
CHAPTER 5 - IMPLEMENTATION
Article 12: Entry into force and application
The present Regulation shall enter into force immediately following its
publication in the Official Journal of the European Federation.
The Government shall be allowed to adopt any decree or implementing act
related to the implementation of the technical aspects of the present
Regulation.
It shall apply from [Day][Month][Year]
The present Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable
to the European Government and in all Member States.
For the European Parliament
The President
For the European Senate
The President
Amendments
- C4 A1 (Committee - Budget, Accepted)
- C4 A2 (Committee - Budget, Accepted)
- C4 A3 (Committee - Social policy, Accepted)
- C4 A4 (Committee - Social policy, Accepted)
- C4 A5 (Committee - Social policy, Published)
- C4 A6 (Committee - Social policy, Published)
- C4 A7 (Committee - Social policy, Published)
- C4 A8 (Committee - Social policy, Published)
- C4 A9 (Committee - Social policy, Published)
- C4 A10 (Committee - Social policy, Accepted)
- C4 A11 (The European Government, Published)
- C4 A12 (Committee - Budget, Rejected)
- C4 A13 (Committee - Budget, Accepted)