9 Amendments of Javi LÓPEZ related to 2016/2310(INI)
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas some of the key issues in the reform process include reform of the judiciary, public administration and media, youth unemployment, women empowerment and a review of the OFA;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes 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 and a transparent transition 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 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the electoral process has improved, including the legal framework, voters’ lists and the media environment; hopes that the alleged irregularities and shortcomings, including voter intimidation, vote buying, abuse of public resources, will also be addressed effectively by the competent authorities in view of the local elections in May 2017; stresses the need for a de-politicisation of the electoral administration in order to increase the public’s trust in future elections and guarantee the legitimacy of the results;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Urges once again that the political will be shown to fully implement the Urgent Reform Priorities and the Przhino Agreement; calls on the Commission to assess, at its earliest convenience but before the end of 2017, the country’s progress on implementation and to report back to Parliament; while recalling that long overdue reforms need to be launched and implemented, supports the continuation of the High Level Accession Dialogue (HLAD) for systematically assisting the country in this endeavour; draws attention to the potential negative social, political and economic consequences of further delays in the country’s accession process;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes some progress in reforming public administration including the steps to implement the new legal framework on human resources management; remains concerned about the politicisation of public administration and that civil servants are subject to political pressure; urges the new government to enhance professionalism, merit, neutrality and independence at all levels; stresses the need to complete the 2017- 2022 public administration reform strategy, including by making sufficient budget allocations for its implementation, and to strengthen relevant administrative capacity;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Is concerned about the lack of implementation of the Law on Equal Opportunities and the limited effectiveness of institutional mechanisms to advance gender equality; urges the competent authorities to make sufficient budget allocations for its implementation, to develop preventive measures against gender-based violence, and to improve support services to victims of domestic violence;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Is concerned over freedom of expression and the media, the use of hate speech, political interference and pressure, including through government advertising; calls on the government to ensure that intimidation or violence against journalists is prevented and investigated and that those responsible be brought to justice; underlines the need for the sustainability and autonomy of the public service broadcast and the right of access to impartial information generated in accordance with well-practice principles of journalism;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the maintenance of macro-economic stability but is concerned that unemployment remains high with very low labour market participation, especially among youth and women; further urges competent authorities to tackle long-term and structural unemployment, to promote economic policy cooperation, to better align education with labour market demands and to develop a targeted strategy on how to better integrate young people and women into the labour market; is concerned about the outflow of highly educated young professionals; strongly calls on the government to dedicate particular attention to improving the perspectives of youth and to develop programmes to allow highly educated young professionals to return and participate in the political and decision- making processes;
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Commends the country for constructive cooperation in addressing the migration crisis; recommends further actions to ensure capacities to prevent and combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling, and to provide proper humanitarian assistance for those in need;