Activities of Mikael GUSTAFSSON related to 2011/0405(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Neighbourhood Instrument
Amendments (5)
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Under the European Neighbourhood Policy, the Union offers Neighbourhood countries a privileged relationship, building upon a mutual commitment to and promotion of the values of democracy and, human rights for women and men, the rule of law, good governance and the principles of market economgender equality and sustainable development.
Amendment 16 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Specific programming objectives and actions for gender equality and anti- discrimination should be supported under this Regulation. In addition, gender equality and anti-discrimination should also be integrated as a cross-cutting objective in all actions undertaken under this Regulation.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) The Joint EU – Africa Strategy isand the Istanbul Framework for Action are of relevance for relations with the Mediterranean neighbours from North Africa.
Amendment 30 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) sustainable and inclusive development in all aspects, poverty reduction, including through private-sector development; promotion of internal economic, social and territorial cohesion, rural development, climate action and disaster resilience; also using the MDG indicators and empowerment indications;
Amendment 34 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Union support provided under this Regulation to each partner country shall be differentiated in form and amounts according to the partner country's commitment to reforms and its progress in implementing these reforms. Such differentiation shall reflect the level of ambition of the country's partnership with the Union, its progress in building deep and sustainable democracy based on respect for fundamental freedoms and human rights for women and men, its progress in implementing agreed reform objectives, the country's needs and capacities, and the potential impact of Union support.