7 Amendments of Nikos ANDROULAKIS related to 2016/2312(INI)
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas the protection of religious freedom, cultural heritage, the rights of minorities and the administration of property are among the fundamental values of the European Union;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes Albania’s continuous progress on EU-related reforms, in particular the adoption of constitutional amendments paving the way for a comprehensive judicial reform; stresses that not only consistent adoption but also full and timely implementation of reforms on all five key priorities and sustained political commitment are essential in order to further advance the EU accession process;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes the efforts towards a more citizen-friendly public administration and steady progress in the implementation of public administration reform; stresses the need for a more efficient, depoliticized and professional public administration; calls for further progress in strengthening the application of the Civil Service Law and the Law on Administrative Procedures, in order to safeguard the independence of regulatory bodies, improve recruitment procedures based on merit and performance, and enhance institutional and human resource capacities, with a view to ensuring efficient conduct of EU accession negotiations; commends the National Council for European Integration on its initiatives to enhance the capacities of public administration and civil society in monitoring the implementation of accession-related reforms;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the continued implementation of the strategy and action plan on the fight against organised crime and intensified international police cooperation; welcomes recent operations against drug plantations; calls on the competent authorities to strengthen their efforts in the fight against the production and trafficking of drugs and narcotics, by stepping up as well international and regional cooperation; calls also for organised crime networks to be dismantled and for the number of final convictions in organised crime cases to be increased, by enhancing cooperation between police and prosecution services and by strengthening institutional and operational capacities; underlines the need to step up efforts to prevent human trafficking, in particular as regards unaccompanied children and child victims of trafficking;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges the competent authorities to continue improving the climate of inclusion and tolerance for all minorities in the country, including by enhancing the role of the State Committee on Minorities; calls for the addressing of identified legal gaps and for clarification of state policy by adopting comprehensive legislation, in line with the recommendations of the Advisory Committee of the Council of Europe Framework Convention on National Minorities; recalls that any policy or legislation in the field of protection of persons belonging to minorities should fully respect the principle of free self-identification; as regards Roma and Egyptians, calls for continued efforts in improving their access to employment, education, health, social housing and legal aid; is concerned that, despite improvements, the inclusion of Roma children in the education system remains the lowest in the region;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for the process of property registration, restitution and compensation to be completed, and for the 2012-2020 strategy on property rights to be implemented effectively; notes the concerns raised by the Albanian Autocephalous Orthodox Church on the implementation of the agreement with the government on restitution of properties and underlines the need of the efficient enforcement of property rights;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Commends Albania on its continued full alignment with relevant EU declarations and Council conclusions, thereby demonstrating its clear commitment to European integration and solidarity; recalls the importance of ensuring good neighborly relations which remain essential part of the Enlargement and of the Stabilisation Association Process; commends both Albania and Serbia on their continued commitment to improving bilateral relations and strengthening regional cooperation at political and societal level, for example through the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) headquartered in Tirana; encourages both countries to continue their good cooperation in order to promote reconciliation in the region; underlines that actions and statements which have a negative impact on good neighborly relations should be avoided;