17 Amendments of Sophocles SOPHOCLEOUS
Amendment 265 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Reiterates its strong support for the reunification of Cyprus, based on a fair and viable settlement for both communities; asks Turkey to actively support the negotiations aimed at a fair, comprehensive and viable settlement under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General and in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions and the values and principles on which the EU is founded; calls on Turkey to immediately begin withdrawing its forces from Cyprus and to transfer the sealed-off area of Famagusta to the UN in accordance with UNSC Resolution 550 (1984); calls on the Republic of Cyprus to open the port of Famagusta, under EU customs supervision, in order to promote a positive climate for the successful solution of the ongoing reunification negotiations, and to allow Turkish Cypriots to trade directly in a legal manner that is acceptable to all; takes note of the proposals by the Government of Cyprus to address the above issues;
Amendment 268 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls on Turkey to refrain from any new settlement of Turkish citizens on the island, as this would continue to change the demographic balance and reduce the allegiance of its citizens to a future common state based on its common past;
Amendment 285 #
2013/2945(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses the importance of a coherent and comprehensive security approach in the Eastern Mediterranean, and calls on Turkey to allow political dialogue between the EU and NATO by lifting its veto on EU-NATO cooperation including Cyprus, and calls, in parallel, on the Republic of Cyprus to lift its veto on Turkey’s participation in the European Defence Agency; welcomes the Republic of Cyprus’ intention to join NATO’s Partnership for Peace Programme, which can be a game changer and urges Turkey to adopt an equally constructive attitude;
Amendment 5 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4a (new)
Citation 4a (new)
- having regard to the Counter- Declaration of the European Community and its Member States of 21 September 2005,
Amendment 179 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Fully supports the Commission's new approach to open the chapters on the judiciary and fundamental rights and on justice and home affairs early on in the negotiation process and to close them as the very last ones; stresses that official benchmarks would provide a clear roadmap and would give a boost to the reform process; calls therefore on the Council for renewed efforts for the opening of Chapters 23 and 24;
Amendment 307 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Expresses once again its strong support to the reunification of Cyprus, based on a fair and viable settlement for both communities; underlines the urgency of an agreement between the two communities on how, in line with the UN Secretary Council Resolutions and the values and principles on which the EU is founded upon; Calls on Turkey to proceed with the substantive settlement negotiations, so that the negotiating process, under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, can soon regain momentum; calls on Turkey to begin immediately withdrawing its forces from Cyprus and transfer Famagusta to the UN in accordance with UNSC Resolution 550 (1984); calls, in parallel, on the Republic of Cyprus to open the port of Famagusta under the EU customs supervision in order to promote a positive climate for the successful solution of the ongoing reunification negotiations and to allow Turkish Cypriots to trade directly in a legal manner that is acceptable to all;
Amendment 323 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. EncouragesCalls on Turkey to intensify its support for the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus, by allowing access to military zones, in line with the ECtHR judgements and Council of Europe decisions;
Amendment 339 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24a (new)
Paragraph 24a (new)
24a. Calls on Turkey to refrain from any new settlement of Turkish citizens on the island, as this would continue to change the demographic balance and reduce the allegiance of its citizens to a future common state based on its common past;
Amendment 349 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses the importance of a coherent and comprehensive security approach in the Eastern Mediterranean and calls on Turkey to allow political dialogue between the EU and NATO by lifting its veto on EU-NATO cooperation including Cyprus, and consequently calls on the Republic of Cyprus to lift its veto on Turkey's participation in the European Defence Agencyencourages Turkey to conclude an Administrative Arrangement with the European Defence Agency (EDA), on the basis of existing Administrative Arrangements between the EDA and third countries;
Amendment 356 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25a (new)
Paragraph 25a (new)
25a. Calls on Turkey to seize the ongoing destruction of cultural and religious sites situated in the northern part of Cyprus, in line with her obligations stemming from the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict;
Amendment 380 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26a (new)
Paragraph 26a (new)
26a. Calls on Turkey to terminate its policy of blocking participation and vetoing the membership of the Republic of Cyprus to international organisations;
Amendment 407 #
2012/2870(RSP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Welcomes the decision to enhance cooperation between the EU and Turkey on a number of important energy issues and calls on Turkey to commit to this cooperation; believes that, in view of Turkey's strategic role, initial consideration should be given to the value of opening negotiations on Chapter 15 on energy with a view to furthering the EU-Turkey strategic dialogue on energy, upon fulfilment of Turkey's obligation to sign and ratify the UNCLOS and respect the sovereign rights of all EU Member States;
Amendment 90 #
2012/2318(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that the recent discoveries of natural gas in the eastern Mediterranean have led Turkey, Russia and Israel toto increased naval presence in the region; further notes the escalation of tension, resulting from Turkey's endeavours to increase theirits naval strength in the Eastern Mediterranean, which causinges direct concern for EU Member States Greece and Cyprus; further notes the implications of the unresolved dispute with Turkey and the escalation of tension resulting from the intended exploitation of Cyprus offshore oil reserves; urges the EU, therefore, to act in asserting its position in order to avoid conflict over natural resources in the Mediterranean and consequential security threats for EU Member States in the area, which could ultimately affect the EU as a whole, while defending the sovereign rights of EU Member States which include, inter alia, entering into bilateral agreements, and to explore and exploit their natural resources in accordance with the EU acquis and international law, including the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea;
Amendment 75 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the positive role played by the EULEX Kosovo mission, which is operating in a difficult political environment, to help this countryin order to establish the rule of law and a judicial, police and customs apparatus free from all political interference, in line with internationally recognized, as well as European, best practices; recognizes, however, that much remains to be done if EULEX is to fully accomplish the missions assigned to it and enjoy the full confidence of the population, especially the Kosovo Serb community; calls on the mission to answer with the greatest care and rigour the questions raised by the Council of Europe report on the veracity of allegations of organ trafficking and to implement, with the States concerned, a witness protection programme so that rigorous judicial proceedings can establish the facts;
Amendment 183 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 81
Paragraph 81
Amendment 186 #
2012/2138(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 81 a (new)
Paragraph 81 a (new)
81a. Calls for the reciprocal implementation of the concrete set of proposals presented by the VP/HR to the NATO Secretary General, aiming at the adoption of an organization to an organization relationship between the EU and NATO, adhering to the principles of decision-making autonomy, inclusiveness and reciprocity;
Amendment 4 #
2011/2033(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates the importance of an independent judiciary and of an efficient fight against corruption in strengthening the rule of law and democracy; welcomes the EU's new negotiating approach, for future negotiating frameworks, which firmly anchors these core fields at the heart of the accession process and includes an early opening of Chapters 23 and 24; stresses the need for setting transparent and fair benchmarks throughout the process, which translate the criteria into concrete steps towards accession;