Activities of Angel DZHAMBAZKI related to 2019/2174(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the 2019-2020 Commission Reports on North Macedonia
Legal basis opinions (0)
Amendments (26)
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D j (new)
Recital D j (new)
Dj. whereas joining NATO in 2020 marks a clear step towards greater stability, interoperability and defence integration into the Euro-Atlantic community, advancing their potential for eventual EU accession;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D l (new)
Recital D l (new)
Dl. whereas the Conference on the Future of Europe and the participation of all Member States can assist the EU accession aspirations of the Western Balkans countries;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Urges the authoriall political parties to sustain consensual efforts to strengthen democratic consolidation and the transformation process, fight against corruption, and restore the rule of law, while improving the climate for media and civil society;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Acknowledges the adoption of legislation on the prevention of corruption and conflicts of interest, lobbying, access to information, whistle-blower protection, the public prosecutor office, and calls for their effective implementation; takes into consideration that they must strengthen the work on the reform of the public administration; it has been noticed in the Commission staff working document of the Update of the Republic of North Macedonia, published in March 2020, that North Macedonia must continue its work on guaranteeing the professional independence, the accountability of the administration and the respect of the principles of merit and an equitable representation;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 e (new)
Paragraph 9 e (new)
9e. Takes into consideration the further actions North Macedonia has adopted relating to security as stated in the Commission report on North Macedonia 2020; stresses that one of the most important problems the EU faces is the fight against terrorism; stresses the importance of continue to take measures against terrorism;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 e (new)
Paragraph 9 e (new)
9e. Urges North Macedonia to continue its efforts in addressing the concern of returning foreign fighters along with the concern of foreign direct investment from third countries promoting radicalisation in various communities throughout North Macedonia;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. CallUrges for additional measures and oversight committees to improve the transparency of political party financing; recalls the need to effectively implement the recommendations of the State Audit Office;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15b. Takes into consideration that they must strengthen the work on the reform of the public administration; it has been noticed in the Commission staff working document of the Update of the Republic of North Macedonia, published in March 2020, that North Macedonia must continue its work on guaranteeing the professional independence, the accountability of the administration and the respect of the principles of merit and an equitable representation;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Notes that the authorities in Skopje continue not to recognise the existence of a Bulgarian community or their rights;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the country’s efforts in improving cooperation on managing migration and addressing the needs of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants; recalls the need to establish a viable mechanism for managing irregular migratory flows, as migration is one of the main problems in the EU and North Macedonia is one of the main transit routes for irregular movements, ensuring international protection and combating people smuggling networks;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Welcomes North Macedonia’s political, operational and logistical support to Frontex and the Border and Coast Guard services of Member States, urges North Macedonia to fully implement its bilateral treaties so it can further its joint exercises in this area of cooperation;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Welcomes the investigations taken against prolific smuggling rings; stresses that there is a considerable need for further action by local officials and intelligence sharing with EU law enforcement agencies;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 c (new)
Paragraph 22 c (new)
22c. Welcomes the advance in investigations since 2018 taken against organised crime, especially regarding smuggling and human trafficking;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Acknowledges that the generally favourable environment for freedom of expression and media independence must be enhanced through improved self- regulation, transparency of ownership and advertising market, while increasing financial sustainability and impartiality of public and private media outlets;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Encourages systemic media reforms that would reinvigorate competition, the independence of the public service broadcaster, and quality investigative journalism; calls for an immediate halt in the media that is focused on promoting anti-Bulgarian views;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Calls for enhanced cooperation between Bulgaria and North Macedonia in economic matters; expresses disappointment at the lack of any major infrastructure and economic projects testifying to economic cohesion between the two countries;
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 b (new)
Paragraph 37 b (new)
37b. Welcomes the recent announcement of North Macedonia in joining the Alexandroupolis Energy Project and encourages greater cooperation with Member States in improving energy security across the region;
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Regrets that Bulgaria and North Macedonia have yet to find a compromise on issues related to history and language, trusts that they will soon be settled in order not to jeopardise the integration momentum, and looks forward to holding of the first intergovernmental conference, kick-starting the accession talks without a further delayakes into consideration that for the accession of a 3rd country to be part of the European Union, it must be in line with all Member States;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 b (new)
Paragraph 39 b (new)
39b. Whereas to be part of the EU, North Macedonia has to fully implement their bilateral treaties;
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 c(new)
Paragraph 39 c(new)
39c. Welcomes North Macedonia’s commitment to the ‘Clean Network’ initiative alongside Bulgaria and Kosovo in eliminating long term threats to data privacy and security by using only ‘trusted vendors’ in the development of its 5G technology and urges its neighbours to follow this example;
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. ICommends the continued and standing contributions of North Macedonia to ongoing CSDP operations and Euro-Atlantic security. Recognises the professional conduct of the Army of North Macedonia and invites North Macedonia to continue contributing to the EU crisis management operations and increasing its alignment with the Common Foreign and Security Policy;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42a. Acknowledges the government’s political, cultural, economic and energy ties with Russia and expresses concern regarding the tremendous growth of Russian investment channelled to North Macedonia via third countries that have obscured the true extent of Russia’s economic footprint and have created an energy dependency by controlling the single gas route to the country via the Trans-Balkan Pipeline;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42a. Commends the continued and standing contributions of North Macedonia to ongoing CSDP operations and Euro-Atlantic security. Recognises the professional conduct of the Army of North Macedonia and welcomes continued cooperation in this field;
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 a (new)
Paragraph 42 a (new)
42a. Notes the growing risk of increasing influence of China and Russia throughout the region; expresses concern that North Macedonia could become increasingly vulnerable to investment from Russia and China, risking a backslide in development in the rule of law;
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42 b (new)
Paragraph 42 b (new)
42b. Welcomes the negotiations that are taking place regarding VISA’s with Russia and Azerbaijan; notes that North Macedonia’s VISA policy must be in line with EU VISA policy to aid accession efforts;