BETA

4 Amendments of Davor Ivo STIER related to 2015/2110(INI)

Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Emphasises that corruption has disastrous impacts on development when funds that should be devoted to education, health and other vital public services are instead diverted into the hands of corrupt elites; takes into account that corruption also exacerbates violence and insecurity and can lead to dissatisfaction with public institutions, decreased legitimacy of the government in the eyes of the citizens, and eventually cause spirals of anger and unrest;
2016/04/07
Committee: DEVE
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Recalls that among the institutions most affected by corruption are the judiciary and police; notes that corruption, bribery, theft and tax evasion cost some US $1.26 trillion for developing countries per year and that these resources could be used to lift those who are living on less than $1.25 a day above $1.25 for at least six years;
2016/04/07
Committee: DEVE
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Emphasises the importance of prioritising the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 16 of Agenda 2030 which seeks substantially to reduce corruption, as well as to promote access to justice and effective, accountable and transparent institutions; urges the EU to make SDG 16 a priority in development programming;
2016/04/07
Committee: DEVE
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that an evaluation of new policies on soft drugs is a priority and considers that decriminalisation/legalisation strategies should be considered as a means of effectively combating criminal organisations; requests that the EU introduce this issue in both its internal and external policies by involving in the political debate all relevant EU and international agencies and the institutions of all countries involved;deleted
2016/04/07
Committee: DEVE