15 Amendments of Igor ŠOLTES related to 2016/2310(INI)
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas reforms and accession preparations are being hampered by political polarisationzation, deep mutual mistrust and lack of a genuine dialogue between the parties; whereas backsliding in some important areas can be observed;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas accession negotiations should be opened upon the fulfilment of required conditions; whereas the country has been wrongly considered for many years as one of the most advanced countries in terms of alignment with the acquis;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas the recent political crisis has shown the lack of an effective system of checks and balances in the Macedonian institutions and the necessity to increase transparency and public accountability including adequate mechanisms of oversight of the main services and internal structures;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas bilateral disputes should be duly addressed in compliance with EU and UN standards and in the framework of international organs of arbitration and should not represent an obstacle to the opening of accession negotiations;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the overall peaceful conduct and the respect for fundamental freedoms shown at the elections of 11 December 2016; urges all political parties to accept its results in the interest of domestic stability and underlines their responsibility to ensure that there is no backsliding into political crisis; calls for a swift formation of a new government in order to make use of the mandate to carry on with necessary reforms; considers cross- party cooperation essential for addressing pressing domestic and EU-related challenges;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Expects the new government, in cooperation with other parties, to accelerate EU-related reforms; reiterates its support for the opening of accession negotiations, conditional on the progress of the implementation of the Przhino Agreement and the Urgent Reform Priorities; continues to be convinced that negotiations can create a new dynamic, revitalize the European perspective and generate much-needed reforms and positively influence the resolution of bilateral disputes;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that the Special Prosecutor has raised the first criminal indictments concerning wrongdoings arising from the wiretaps; is concerned about attacks and obstruction against her work and the lack of cooperation from other institutions; considers it essential for the democratic process to enable the Special Prosecutor’'s Office to carry out thorough investigations in full autonomy and with the necessary adequate means;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Points out that corruption and organized crime are widespread in the region and also represent an obstacle to Macedonia's democratic, social and economic development; considers that a regional strategy and enhanced cooperation between all the countries in the region are essential to tackle these issues more effectively;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Remains concerned about radicalDeplores the harsh and unjustified public attacks on CSOs and foreign representatives by some politicians and the media; is concerned about limited government commitment and insufficient cooperation with CSOs at all levels; highlights the importance of a regular and constructive dialogue with the civil society and urges the competent authorities to include CSOs in policymaking in a regular and structured manner;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Reiterates that the interethnic situation remains fragile; urges all political parties and CSOs to actively promote an inclusive and tolerant multi-ethnic, multi- cultural and multi-religious society and to strengthen coexistence and dialogue; reminds the government and party leaders of their commitment to fully implement the OFA and to complete its review, including policy recommendations; stresses the importance to start the long-awaited census without further delay;
Amendment 257 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Expresses its concern at the alarming level of air pollution that according to a recent study of the Public Health Institute of Macedonia causes annually 30% - 35% of the diseases in the country and over 1300 deaths; draws the attention, in particular, to Skopje urban area and calls on the state and local authorities to urgently take adequate measures to cope with this emergency;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19 b. Takes note of a number of planned infrastructure project within protected areas that would be likely to cause significant impacts on future Natura 2000 sites (current Emerald site); calls, in this regard, for respecting the recommendation of the Bern Convention's Standing Committee (No. 184(2015)) by suspending the implementation of the projects within the territory of the Mavrovo National Park until a Strategic Environmental Assessment is completed in full compliance with the EU environment legislation; further calls for respecting the Decision (40 COM 7B.68) concerning the Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region to prepare an overall Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) before any further work is undertaken; urges the development of a hydropower strategy for the Western Balkans as a whole in line with EU environmental legislation;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 c (new)
Paragraph 19 c (new)
19 c. Encourages Macedonia to develop competition in the gas and energy market towards the unbundling of utilities in line with the EU Third Energy Package; calls for a substantial improvement as regards energy efficiency, the production of renewable energy and the fight against climate change; calls for the ratification of the Paris Climate agreement;
Amendment 313 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. WHighlights the constructive commitment of Macedonia to bilateral relations with the neighbours and neighbouring EU Member States and positively notes its engagement in regional initiatives; welcomes the activities in the framework of the Berlin Process, which demonstrates the strong political support for the European perspective of the Western Balkans countries; welcomes the tangible results from the joint initiative for confidence-building measures with Greece; strongly reiterates its invitation to the Vice- President/High Representative (VP/HR) and the Commission, to develop new initiatives to overcome the remaining differences and to work, in cooperation with the two countries and the UN Special Representative, on a mutually acceptable solution on the name issue and to report back to Parliament thereon;
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23 a. Recalls the ruling of the International Court of Justice of 5 December 2011; supports the proposal by UN envoy Nimetz of a composite name with geographical qualifier as long as Macedonian nationality, identity, culture and language are not affected;