Activities of Ilhan KYUCHYUK related to 2021/2244(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
2021 Report on Albania (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the 2021 Commission Report on Albania
Amendments (14)
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas malign foreign direct and proxy interference and disinformation aim to sow discord, violence, inter-ethnic tensions and to destabilise the whole region;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Reiterates its clear support for Albania’s democratic transformation, underpinned by its strategic orientation and unwavering commitment to European integration along, with good neighbourly relations and regional cooperation;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises the transformative nature of the accession negotiations to be conducted under the revised enlargement methodology; within a broader strategic context, including malicious activities seeking to undermine the political stability and European integration of the Western Balkan countries;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls the need to keep addressing the remaining electoral shortcomings line with the OSCE/ODIHR recommendations by further improving the accessibility and integrity of elections, including through digitalisation, data protection, equitable access to media and revised rules on political party financing;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Reiterates the need to further consolidated the territorial administrative reform as part of the wider decentralisation agenda in order to guarantee local fiscal autonomy and empower municipalities to provide good quality public services;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes the need for further progress on freedom of expression, media independence and pluralism; requests authorities to take decisive action against the marginalisation of and intimidation against independent media outlets and reporters; repeats its calls to improve the working conditions of journalists and to adopt regulations enhancing transparency around media ownership, funding and public advertising; underlines that the self-regulation in online media needs to be ensured;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Expresses concern that tensions between political actors and journalists have increased during the pandemic and in the context of the parliamentary elections;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that any revision of media laws should be in line with the Venice Commission recommendations and should take place in a transparent and inclusive manner, together with consultation with media organisations;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Urges the relevant bodies to systematically and proactively prevent and prosecute all instances of hate speech, hate crimes and intimidation; notes with concerns that hate speech and discriminatory language continue to be a problem in the media, especially online media and violence and discrimination against members of the trans-community is still a worrying phenomenon in the country;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Welcomes Albania's LGBTI National Action Plan 2021-2027; recalls the need to eradicate discrimination and ensure equal rights to LGBTI persons, especially regarding access to health care, education, justice, employment and housing;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes Albania’s long-standing proven commitment to hosting refugees; and the decision from August 2021 to temporarily hosting refugees from Afghanistan; recalls the authorities’ obligation to ensure due asylum process and to address the needs of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants;
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Commends the steady progress in implementing a comprehensive justice reform, underpinned by the unprecedented vetting process, followed by a restored functionality of relevant courts; commends that the vetting process continued to deliver tangible results and the legislative framework has been further strengthened to ensure a more efficient delivery of justice;
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Welcomes the work of the Specialised Structure for Anti-Corruption and Organised Crime (SPAK) and the SPAK Courts in tackling corruption and organised crime; notes that additional efforts are needed to further increase seizure and confiscation of assets stemming from corruption, and to develop the track record in high-level cases;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Welcomes Albania’s foreign policy alignment to 100%, the strong response to the Russian aggression in Ukraine and the swift alignment to the sanctions, including ban entry into its airspace;