5 Amendments of Dita CHARANZOVÁ related to 2019/2209(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Highlights that the Eastern Partnership (EaP) is an important part of the EU Neighbourhood Policy and is aimed at achieving political association, ensuring further economic integration, promoting prosperity and establishing a platform to address common challenges;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Highlights that the EaP countries are a crucial partner to the European Union and this also applies to trade; notes that the six countries together are the EU's 10th trading partner, whereas the EU is the main trading partner to Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova and Azerbaijan and the second main trading partner to Armenia and Belarus; remarks that the number of companies from DCFTA countries exporting to the EU has significantly increased since 2015: Georgia by 35%, Moldova by 40% and Ukraine by 26%; notes that volumes of trade have also increased: by 12% with Armenia, 28% with Azerbaijan and 16% with Belarus; points out that the above- mentioned numbers demonstrate the increasing practical cooperation between the EU and Eastern Partnership countries; points out that the EU is a significant donor and investor in the Eastern neighbourhood;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the EaP offers a solid framework for multilateral and bilateral cooperation; emphasises that due to the tense global trade environment, the EU’s and EaP countries’ close cooperation with like-minded countries and with international organisations is essential;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is aware that common problems in the EaP countries are aNotes that issues such as high level of corruption, bank fraud, the influence of oligarchs, the informal economy and poor governance are of concern in the Eastern Partnership countries; calls on the EaP countries to improve the rule of law, to eliminate these problems and to tackle illicit trade; stresses that the continuation of judicial reforms, reducing level of corruption, applying EU standards, ensuring competition and improving the business environment are key in providing more certainty and security for economic stakeholders, including investors and thereby increasing investments and better realising the full potential of economic development; points out that the Association Agreements and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements (AA/DCFTA) with Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, and the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Armenia, serve as the roadmaps for reforms;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls for the EU to continue to support reforms in the EaP countries with technical and financial assistance;