Activities of Tamás MESZERICS related to 2017/2269(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT containing a motion for a non-legislative resolution on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Armenia, of the other part PDF (384 KB) DOC (61 KB)
Amendments (20)
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Warmly welcomesTakes note of the signature of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement, which constitutes a significant step forward in EU-Armenian relations and embodies a commitment to a further deepening of political and economic relations;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the signing of the Agreement is not the end point in terms of EU-Armenian cooperation, but instead emphasises the importance of swift and effective implementation and of the respect for international law before moving on to consider the potential for further enhancing cooperation and integration between the two parties, at a pace and on a scale mutually agreeable to both;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that significant progress in terms of upholding core values such as the rule of law, a functioning democratic system, good-neighbourly relations, defending the independence of the judiciary and delivering results in the fight against corruption, is key to unlocking further prospects, notably that of a possible visa liberalisation dialogue;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. NotStresses that the territorial application of the Agreement covers the internationally recognised territory of Armenia and that of the European Union;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to ensure coherence of EU policy on situations of occupation or annexation of territory and ensure, therefore, that no products from the occupied territories of Azerbaijan are exported illegally to the EU;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the Agreement is in keeping with the spirit andmost of the principles expressed in the European Parliament recommendation of 15 November 2017, which unambiguously states that no comprehensive agreement will be ratified with a country that does not respect EU values; urges the authorities in Armenia nevertheless to ensure, with the support of the EU, there is no backsliding on these values, which could trigger suspension of the application of the Agreement through its Article 379;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. NoteRegrets that the Agreement is also in keepnot in linge with the spirit and principles expressed in the European Parliament recommendation of 15 November 2017 as regards making the ratification of a new agreement with Armenia or Azerbaijan conditional upon meaningful commitments to and substantial progress towards solving the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict; urges both sides to increase the pace and output of their negotiations following the 2018 elections in both countries in order to make history by ending a conflict which has claimed too many lives, especially those of civilians, and which has prevented the establishment of peace and hampered socio-economic development in the region for almost three decades;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Expresses, in this regard, deep concern at the military build-up and the disproportionate defence-spending in the region and highlights the importance of defusing tension and prevent the risk of new fights with regard, in particular to a negotiated disengagement and disarmament around the ceasefire line; supports the enhancement of the OSCE mission and the substantial increase of the number of international observers;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Calls on the EEAS and the Commission find ways to set up programmes aimed at facilitating meetings on specific issues and common problems between the representatives of Azeri and Armenians NGOs and youth organisations with regard, in particular, to the environment and peaceful conflict- resolution;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 f (new)
Paragraph 9 f (new)
9f. Takes note of the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights according to which Armenia exercises effective control over Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding territories, including the district of Lachin and calls on the Armenian authorities to fully implement the ruling of the case of Chiragov and Others versus Armenia;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Emphasises the need to protect the rights of the opposition and ofcreate a level playing field for the opposition and the environment where civil society, including media representatives and human rights defenders work and exercise their rights without the fear of reprisal; calls on Armenia, in this context, to ensure a swift and fair trial for all prisoners, including Andreas Ghukasyan, free from any political considerations;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 c (new)
Paragraph 11 c (new)
11c. Calls on the Armenian government to ensure the right to freedom of assembly as guaranteed by the constitution; urges, in particular, to an ensure impartial investigation into the disproportionate and excessive use of force by the police during June 2015 and July 2016 peaceful rallies;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 d (new)
Paragraph 11 d (new)
11d. Calls on the Armenian authorities to ensure a fair trial in all cases including the ongoing “Sasna Tsrer” case, during which defence lawyers faced unprecedented obstacles to access to court rooms, and to provide legal aid to the defendants;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Encourages the Armenian authorities to start a deep and genuine process of economic reforms with a view to overcoming the current oligarchic structure and eliminating the relevant monopolies;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Welcomes the draft Law of the Republic of Armenia “On Ensuring Equality”; calls, in this regard, on the Armenian government to improve the draft law in a comprehensive manner, and to ensure its effectiveness; urges, in particular to complete the list of prohibited acts of discrimination by specifying all relevant areas, including but not limiting to, maternity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity etc., and maintain the definition of discrimination in line with international standards;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on Armenia to address the issue of non-discrimination, gender equality through taking swift, yet effective, steps aimed at achieving equal opportunities for all, notably in terms of employment, equal pay and public office and ensure effective, adequately resourced and supported protection mechanisms;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 d (new)
Paragraph 16 d (new)
16d. Welcomes Armenia’s commitment to reducing the number of children, including children with disabilities, in residential institutions, and steps underway to guarantee inclusive education for all children by 2025; calls on Armenia to take further actions to end institutionalization of all children equally and ensure reasonable accommodations for children with disabilities to receive quality inclusive education;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that the EU assistance is not directed to those sectors of the Armenian economy exporting to the Russian Federation that could potentially damage the European firms affected by Russian sanctions with regard, in particular, to the agricultural sector;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes the emphasis placed, notably in Article 42, on nuclear safety on the basis of the standards and practices of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and of the European Union; regrets the decision of the Armenian authorities to extend the life of the Medzamor nuclear plan contrary to the previous agreement reached with the EU and reiterates its grave concerns about the safety of the Medzamor nuclearis plant, not least due to its location in a seismic area, and; praises the negotiators for the inclusion of specific cooperation on ‘the closure and safe decommissioning of Medzamor nuclear power plant and the early adoption of a road map or action plan to that effect, taking into consideration the need for its replacement with new capacity to ensure the energy security of the Republic of Armenia and conditions for sustainable development’;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Calls on the Commission to assist and support the Armenian government in its ambitious plan to develop renewable energy both technically and financially;