5 Amendments of Georgios EPITIDEIOS related to 2017/2035(INI)
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Encourages Kazakhstan to take pro-active and concrete steps on political and democratic reforms, including a clearer separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches, and introducing further checks and balances within the constitutional system, in line with the country’s international commitments under various UN, OSCE and Council of Europe instruments;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Urges the reversal of the negative trends in terms of freedom of the media, freedom of expression, and freedom of association and assembly, and freedom of religion; recommends Kazakhstan to applymend its laws in accordance with the standards of the Council of Europe in its laws; urges the country to implement fullytake into account the recommendations made by the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and of association in the outcome report on his mission to Kazakhstan in January 2015;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Notes the existence of civil society dialogue platforms; reiterates its concern about the legislation on NGOs, which should be controlled, but in such a way as not to undermininge their independence and ability to operate; recalls the importance of a vibrant civil society for the sustainable future of Kazakhstan;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on the annual EU-Kazakhstan Human Rights Dialogues as well as all other forums to exchange views on human rights in the country and to inform the EU at regular intervals of the progress made in this area;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Voices understanding for the country’s multi-vector foreign policy, including building good neighbourly relations with Russia and China and other partners which should not be at odds with serving the interests of the country or those of the EU;