12 Amendments of Andrea BOCSKOR related to 2019/2174(INI)
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 b (new)
Citation 7 b (new)
- having regard to the comprehensive Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans adopted by the Commission, which aims to spur the long-term economic recovery of the region, support a green and digital transition, foster regional integration and convergence with the European Union,
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 13 a (new)
Citation 13 a (new)
- having regard to the Commission communication of 29 April 2020 entitled ‘Support to the Western Balkans in tackling COVID-19 and the post- pandemic recovery’,
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas North Macedonia's economy was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, measures to prevent the spread of the virus have slowed the economic activity, which in turn has begun to negatively impact the national budget;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D c(new)
Recital D c(new)
Dc. whereas the EU has mobilised EUR 3.3 billion to address the coronavirus pandemic in the Western Balkans, including EUR 38 million in immediate support to the health sector, EUR 389 million for the social and economic recovery, EUR 750 million for macro-financial assistance, EUR 455 million for economic reactivation and EUR 1.7 billion in preferential loans from the European Investment Bank;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
Dd. whereas the EU should continue promoting investment and developing trade relations with North Macedonia as the economic development of the country is of paramount importance;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D e (new)
Recital D e (new)
De. whereas regional cooperation between the countries of the Western Balkans are indispensable in order to maintain and strengthen the stability and improve the prosperity of the region; whereas good neighbourly relations are indispensable for North Macedonia's progress towards EU accession;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D m (new)
Recital D m (new)
Dm. whereas the full EU membership for Northern Macedonia is in the Union's very own political, security and economic interest;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines the importance for the region of North Macedonia becoming the 30th member state of NATO on 27 March 2020;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Expresses its support for the efforts to ensure inclusive policies to protect the fundamental freedoms and rights of all citizens, with special attention to women, youth, persons with disabilities, national minorities, non- majority ethnic groups, LGBTQI+ persons, and the low-skilled unemployed;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the country’s efforts in improving cooperation on managingcountering illegal migration and addressing the needs of refugees, asylum seekers and illegal migrants; recalls the need to establish a viable mechanism for managing irregular migratory flows, ensuring international protection and combating people smuggling networks;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Underlines that the contribution of North Macedonia to the protection of the European Union’s external border is of crucial importance and calls on the EU to intensify its support to border protection in the region;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Takes note of the fact that strengthening the competitiveness of Northern Macedonia's SMEs is of great importance having in mind the future integration aspirations of North Macedonia.