19 Amendments of Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS related to 2015/0302M(NLE)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8
Citation 8
– having regard to the Council conclusions of 16 Octo9 November 20178 on Afghanistan,
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 a (new)
Citation 22 a (new)
– having regard to the EU Country Roadmap for Engagement with civil society in Afghanistan 2018-2020,
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 22 b (new)
Citation 22 b (new)
– having regard to the Tashkent Conference on Afghanistan on 26-27 of March 2018,
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Afghanistan is at a crucial point, meaning that if further efforts are not taken, then all of the effort, progress, and sacrifice so far put into the development of Afghanistan willrisks to be lost;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the European Union and its Member States are collectively the largest international donor to Afghanistan and its people; according to the Multiannual Indicative programme for Afghanistan (MIP 2014-2020), a new development funding of €1.4 billion for the period 2014-2020 is allocated;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Remains committed to supporting the Afghan Government in its efforts to build a secure and stable future for the people of Afghanistan by undertaking key reforms in order to further improve governance and the rule of law, to build legitimate, democratic institutions, to promote the respect of human rights, including women’ and children's rights, to fight corruption, to counter narcotics, to improve fiscal sustainability and to foster inclusive economic growth; enabling the young people, (under the age of 25), who represent 2/3 of the population to access a better future;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Remains committed to supporting the Afghan Government in its efforts to build a secure and stable future for the people of Afghanistan by undertaking key reforms in order to further improve governance and the rule of law, to build legitimate, democratic institutions, to promote the respect of human rights, including women’s rights, to fight corruption, to counter narcotics, to improve fiscal sustainability and to foster inclusive economic growth and rural development;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underscores that the long-term development of Afghanistan will depend on accountability of governance, the sustainable provision of human security, reduction of poverty, the protection of fundamental freedoms and human rights, and the creation by the country’s government of an environment that enables further foreign investment;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Is concerned by the political instability marked by the fragility of the central government and the lack of control it exerts in some provinces; is further concerned that only 60% of Afghanistan is under the control of the central government;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises its long-term support for credible, free and fair, fair and transparent elections, in line with international standards, and expresses its support for EU election observation in the country, including observation of the 2019 presidential election; stresses that due to chronic political rivalries the result of these elections will have a tremendous impact on the future stability of the Afghan government;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises that support and positive co-operation from neighbouring countries and regional powers, in particular China, Iran, India, Russia and Pakistan, are essential to the stabilisation and development of Afghanistan; regretcalls that a stable and successful Afghanistan is not always the end goal for these regional actorsAfghanistan is situated at the crossroads between Asia and the Middle East, and a neighbouring country to regional powers defending conflicting interests, which can infringe its stability and prosperity;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Urges the regional powers to fully support peace efforts in Afghanistan; supports regional cooperation forums, however is concerned atby the parallel proxy involvement of some of Afghanistan’s neighbours in the conflict, underminmaking peace efforts more difficult;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Emphasises the importance of Afghanistan´s infrastructure and regional development as fundamental elements to improve trade and connectivity between Central Asia and South Asia countries generating, as well, a stabilising factor in the region;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Is concerned about the ongoing territorial gains of the Taliban and various terrorist groups and strongly condemns attacks committed by them against Afghan civilians, security forces, institutions and civil society; reiterates its full commitment to fighting all forms of terrorism and pays tribute to all coalition and Afghan forces and civilians who have paid the ultimate price for a democratic, secure and stable Afghanistan;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Emphasises the EU’s continued support for the Afghan-led and Afghan- owned peace process; calls on the Taliban to denounce violence and join the peace processwithin the framework of the negotiations concerning the peace process to end the use of violence and to respect the rights of all Afghan people guaranteed by the Constitution; recognises that a military presence will be required in the long term in order to assist the Afghan security forces in the suppression of violent extremists or terrorist groups that refuse to join the peace process;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Supports and endorses the Government of Afghanistan’s new counter- narcotics strategy, backed by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); notes that it is critical to generate tangible and sustainable alternatives vis-a-vis poppy production and its producers;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Stresses the need for protection of the ethnic and religious minorities, which are threatened or under attack; notes that the Shiite Hazara ethnic group is more often targeted than other groups and therefore deserves particular attention;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recognises that the end goal of EU aid to Afghanistan is to help the country’s government and economy develop to a state of independence and growth with internal development and through external trade and investment, as opposed to a reliancewith the aim of becoming less and less dependent on aid that supports the state over primarily the people;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 8 a (new)
Subheading 8 a (new)
Migration Is concerned about the unprecedented numbers of returning migrants mainly from Pakistan and Iran and to a lesser extent from Europe; is concerned about the lack of standing integrational policies from the Afghan authorities to manage the present returnees; is convinced that proper integration of migrants is crucial to ensure stability in the country;