Activities of Beatriz BECERRA BASTERRECHEA related to 2017/2036(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Cuba, of the other
Amendments (4)
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that development policy based on law, respect for democratic values and individu, human and fundamental rights, and good governance is one of the pillars of the EU’s external action, and this should be clearly reflected in the application of the agreement;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that the EU, through this agreement and other forms of engagement, can play a crucial role in accompanying Cuba’s economic, democratic and social evolution, based on its own experiences in relation to moving towards a market economy, developing renewable energy sources and creating inclusive social protection systems, as well as supporting the agricultural sector and preventing natural disasters;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Recalls the importance of having the "European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights" as an instrument to strengthen human and fundamental rights and freedoms across civil society; considers that, taking into account the human rights situation in the country, it is necessary to enhance this Instrument in order to achieve the goals set in the Agreement;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Recalls the important role of Cuban civil society in the economic and democratic development of the country; manifests the need for civil society to be a leading player in all areas of this agreement, including the related to development aid; reminds the support of the European Parliament, through the Sakharov prize, to Cuban civil society in its role of promoting human rights and democracy in Cuba.