Activities of Ria OOMEN-RUIJTEN related to 2011/2050(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
New EU-Russia agreement (debate)
Amendments (14)
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the European Union continues to be committed to further deepening and developing its the relations with Russia, on the basis of common interests and abetween the European Union and Russia and to the principles enshrined in the Partnership for Modernisation, based on a deep commitment to uphold universal values and principles; , democratic principles, respect for fundamental and human rights and the rule of law;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the EU's action on the international scene shall be guided by the principles which have inspired its own creation, development and enlargement, and which it seeks to advance in the wider world: democracy, the rule of law, the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms, respect for human dignity, the principles of equality and solidarity, and respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas Russia, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council has joint responsibility with the other members for maintaining global stability; whereas many challenges at the international level can be only met through a coordinated approach which includes Russia;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ensure that the new agreement provides a comprehensive and forward-looking framework for the further development of relations with Russia in upcoming years, and take the necessary action to ensure that the negotiations with Russia continue at a steady pace, while taking due note of existing concerns in the EU about the lack of progress in the current negotiations;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
(c) seek the broadest possible consensus among the EU Member States on the objectives and on the conduct of the negotiations of a new agreement with Russia so that the EU speaks with a strong single voice;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) remain vigilapay strong attent ion to the requirements that the EU intends to set as regards respect for democratic principles, and consider this respect as an absolute prerequisite for the signature of a EU- Russia Agreement;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) stress the importance of Russia's full compliance with its international legal obligations and with the fundamental human rights principles enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), both of which Russia is party to; recall that political pluralism, media freedom, independence and impartiality of the judiciary, freedom of speech and assembly, and non- discrimination are the necessary preconditions for Russia's further development and modernisation;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) underline that, as a Permanent Member of the UN Security Council, Russia needs to take its responsibility for international peace, stability and security seriously;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
(j) strengthen the EU-Russia human rights dialogue, so that it becomes an effective tool for advancing human rights in Russia; call, in particular, on the Russian authorities to refrain from undue restrictions on peaceful assembly, ensure protection of human rights defenders, stop impunity for past abuses and for murder of activists, particularly in the North Caucasus, create a climate in which of civil society organisations can operatecan develop and in which non- governmental organisations can operate without undue restraints and without fear of harassment or intimidation, and ensure full compliance with the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) express its concern about the deteriorating climate for the development of civil society in Russia, in particular with regard to the recent adoption of laws governing demonstrations, NGOs, defamation and the legal regulation of the internet that contain ambiguous provisions and could lead to arbitrary enforcement; remind the Russian authorities that a modern and prosperous society needs to recognise and protect the individual and collective rights of all its citizens;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) incorporate in the Associa new and comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement clauses and benchmarks on the protection and promotion of human rights, as enshrined in the Constitution of Russia and drawing to the fullest possible extent on the Council of Europe and OSCE frameworks to which Russia has committed itself;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q
Paragraph 1 – point q
(q) pursue the efforts for full implementation of common steps towards visa-free short-term travel, with a view of a gradual phasing out of the visa regime between the Schengen countries and Russia; facilitate as much and as quick as possible visa facilitation for academics, students and researchers, business people and representatives of civil society;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point u
Paragraph 1 – point u
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point w
Paragraph 1 – point w
(w) encourage Russia to pursue the restructuration of its economy, and accelerate its evolution from a model oriented to andn economy focussed on energy towards an industry- and services-driven modeleconomy; stress that oil prices are volatile and that current high prices should not be a pretext for postponing the necessary modernisation of the economy;