Activities of Ilhan KYUCHYUK related to 2021/2246(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the 2021 Commission Report on Kosovo
Amendments (15)
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes Kosovo’s commitment to advance on EU-related reforms and the overwhelming consensus among political parties and public support for European integration;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the increased political stability and strong commitment of the government to further advance on its European path as demonstrated by the adoption of the Action Plan of the European Reform Agenda II and the National Programme for the Implementation of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement 2022-2026; underlines the need to strengthen the administrative capacities and to put in place a coherent coordination structure within the Kosovo institutions for their effective implementation;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. CWelcomes the approval by the Assembly for the establishment of the ad- hoc Commission for electoral reform on 13 April 2021 by the Assembly; calls on Kosovo to address the long-standing deficiencies in the electoral process; deplores the fact that many of the recommendations issued by previous EU election observation missions since 2013 remain unaddressed;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes also Kosovo’s intention to apply for membership of the European Union in 2022 and aim for candidate status, but stresses that there is no fast- track procedure and that the progress in normalisation of relations with Serbia is necessary for Kosovo to advance on its European path;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the adoption of the resolution of the Assembly of Kosovo strongly condemning the military aggression and the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation, and commends Kosovo for its alignment with the EU by adopting sanctions against Russia and adopting measures to support refugees;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Urges the government to implementKosovo to address appropriately the concerns related to the ruling of the Constitutional Court granting parcels of land to the Visoki Dečani Monastery; is concerned that the authorities have still not implemented this court decision, thereby undermining the government’s commitment to enforcing the rule of law and its respect for an independent judiciary;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Regrets the fact that the initiatives to involve the Serb community in Kosovo’s political, social and economic structures are only very limitedhave not produced the expected results; reiterates that the institutionalisation of the learning of official languages in Kosovo and equal access to services and information in the official languages are essential; welcomes the efforts of the Kosovo authorities to fight racism and address inter-ethnic incidents;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Reiterates its call for greater inclusion of persons belonging to minorities, including the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities, as well as persons with disabilities and displaced persons, by providing them with access to adequate healthcare and social protection;; welcome the initiative of the Government of Kosovo to regularly consult and meet with all communities living in Kosovo as part of internal dialogue.
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. NWelcomes the appointment of new board of public broadcaster RTK in a transparent and merit based process; calls for finding a sustainable solution for the public broadcaster and secure editorial independence; notes that the media landscape has been distorted in recent years, with large- scale investments leading to increased private sector influence over major media outlets; reiterates the need to guarantee media transparency, including on media ownership;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Is deeply concerned about the continuing high level of domestic and gender-based violence in Kosovo; calls for the effective implementation of the national strategy against domestic and gender-based violence; welcomes the adoption of the National Strategy on protection against domestic violence and violence against women, draft law on crime victim compensation and the adoption of the revisions on free legal aid, which guarantees free legal aid to victims of domestic violence, victims of gender- based violence and of sexual violence;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Reconfirms its support for the EU- facilitated Belgrade-Pristina dialogue and reiterates the importance of constructive engagement on the part of the authorities of both Serbia and Kosovo in order to achieve a comprehensive legally binding normalisation agreement centred around mutual recognition, which is crucial for both countries to advance on their respective European paths; calls for all past agreements to be respected and fully implemented, including the Association of Serb-Majority Municipalities;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Welcomes the introducstart of implementation of a roaming-free zone involving Kosovo and in the entire Western Balkans as of 1 July 2021, since it is a tangible achievement improving connectivity and bringing benefits to citizens and businesses in the region;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. RWelcomes the steps undertaken by the government aiming at reducing the informal economy, however regrets the fact that Kosovo’s largecountry’s informal economy continues to hinder the development of its private sector; notes the existence of a strategy and a corresponding action plan to address the underlying causes of informality, but regrets the lack of effective implementation;
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31 a (new)
Paragraph 31 a (new)
31a. Commends Kosovo for its successful management of the COVID-19 situation, including the vaccination process; acknowledging that Kosovo has purchased only vaccines produced and certified by the EU/UK and the US and that work is progressing for Kosovo to qualify for the European Digital COVID Certificate;
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Underlines that the implementation of both fundamental and structural reforms remains essential for economic recovery and social development;