7 Amendments of Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS related to 2015/2081(INI)
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recommends that the EU’s approach to Turkmenistan strike a balance between the promotion of democracy and human rights and the pursuit of EU’s strategic interests; underlines that the ratification of the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) will contribute to the achievement of EU objectives in these areas;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recommends a more ambitious and coherent EU engagement in the country and in Central Asia, as reflected in the current review of the EU Strategy for Central Asia, whilst taking into account the differences between, and the uniqueness of each of, the countries in the region;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recognises the timidat Turkmenistan is in further need of legal, political, social and economic reforms introduced by; considers the progress in some areas after election of the current government since 2012 as an encouraging sign of a renewed climate of openness, most notably with regard to prison reform, laws on internet, public assembly and public associationolitical pluralism; notes that the state of democracy, the rule of law and the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms remain weak in Turkmenistan;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Is concerned about the lack of appropriate legal instruments to enforce human rights and is deeply worried about the low number of local, independent NGOs in the country;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes note of the constitutional reform announced for this year, possibly including aand encourages the further strengthening of the separation of powers between the executive, legislative and judiciary branches, reinforcing the role of Mejlis, and the creation of an office with the function of Ombudsman;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Calls on the Turkmen authorities to implement the laws banning child labour in a better way;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Notes that Turkmenistan maintains constructive relations with all its neighbourconstructive relations between Turkmenistan and its neighbours as well as regional cooperation are extremely important to effectively address common challenges such as drug trafficking, organised crime and other security threats;