10 Amendments of Tonino PICULA related to 2018/2149(INI)
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out, however, the slow pace in implementing fundamental reforms, caused by a lack of cross-party consensus; roundly condemn the violent disruption of the assembly’s activities; notes that this has adversely affected the ability of the assembly and the government to deliver sustained reforms; calls on all political parties, therefore, to make further efforts to bring about genuine political dialogue and work in constructive cooperation, thereby supporting the reform process and strengthening the EU accession process;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Expresses disquiet at, and condemns, the seizure of Turkish nationals and their handover to Turkey and the circumstances in which the extradition was carried out; calls on Kosovo to observe international procedures and rules for the extradition of foreign nationals;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Considers it vital to grant visa liberalisation to Kosovo without undue delay and calls for this to be done as soon as possible; takes the view that visa liberalisation will improve stability and bring Kosovo closer to the EU by improving the ease of travelling and doing business, while helping to counter people smuggling and corruption;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that visa liberalisation must be coupled with sustained accomplishmentsEndorses the Commission decision that Kosovo has fulfilled all of the visa waiver criteria, including the achievements recorded in fighting organised crime and corruption, along with clear efforts to tackle irregular migration flows and to bring down the number of unfounded asylum claims;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Reiterates its call on EULEX to increase its effectiveness and uphold the highest standards of transparency and a zero-tolerance approach to corruption, maladministration, misconduct and political pressure and interference;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the remaining five Member States to recognise Kosovo and believes that this would further facilitate the normalisation of relations between Belgrade and Pristina, as well enhancing the EU’s foreign policy credibility;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Believes that the dialogue being steered by the European External Action Service (EEAS) offers a basic framework for bringing about an agreement between Serbia and Kosovo; endorses only those arrangements making for normalisation of relations and cooperation between the two countries, but which will not be based on solutions that could lead to increased border disputes and threaten regional stability;
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Expresses its deep concern at the rising number of inter-ethnic incidents; condemns all acts of intimidation and violence; urges the Kosovar authorities to immediately distance themselves from such acts and calls for the perpetrators to be identified and brought to justice; calls on national and local authorities to redouble the efforts to implement laws already adopted in order to contribute to the continuing development of a multi- ethnic society, in particular as regards education and the employment of minorities;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls on the Commission to develop a regional strategy to address the persistent youth unemployment and brain drain by tackling the skills mismatch between the education system and the labour market, improving the quality of teaching, and ensuring adequate funding for active labour market measures and vocational training schemes, along with adequate childcare and pre-school education facilities; supports the proposal to reduce roaming charges in the Western Balkans;