9 Amendments of Željana ZOVKO related to 2019/2172(INI)
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
- having regard to the Zagreb Declaration adopted at the EU-Western Balkans Summit on 6 May 2020,
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas each enlargement country is judged individually on its own merits, and it is the speed and quality ofKosovo must be judged, as any country aspiring to become Member State of the EU, on its own merits in terms of fulfilment, implementation and complying with the set of criteria and common values and whereas the quality of and dedication to the necessary reforms that determine the timetable for EUand progression of accession;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the EU is the biggest assistance and aid provider to Kosovo in mitigating the economic and social consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic; whereas Kosovo has received €5 million of immediate support to the health sector, €63 million of support for the social and economic recovery, €60 million in assistance funds and €100 million of Macro-Financial Assistance;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the EU Member States to show continued commitment to enlargement, and to pursue a more effective communication policy towards EU citizens on enlargement; calls on the Commission and the EU delegation to Kosovo to step up their efforts in promoting the role, efforts and benefits of the closer partnership between EU and Kosovo;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes the signature of the agreement for economic normalisation between Kosovo and Serbia on 4 September in Washington; underlines that transatlantic cooperation is a crucialn important factor for stability in the region;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that Kosovo’s legal and institutional framework broadly guarantees the protection of human, minority and fundamental rights; underlines that challenges remain in its implementation, in particular as regards language rights; calls on Kosovo to resume dialogue with its national minorities and to secure protection of their cultural heritage, religion, language and traditions; calls on Kosovo to provide equal and non- discriminatory state education in minority languages, dedicated media space in the state and local outlets as well to ensure equal opportunities, adequate representation in political life, access to public administration and judiciary;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. HailWelcomes the unanimous decision by the National Assembly of Kosovo to give direct effect to the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Notes that five Member States have not yet recognised Kosovo, and reiterates its call for them to do so; stresses that recognition would be beneficial to the normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia; calls on those Member States to recognize Kosovo and to reaffirm credible European commitment to the enlargement process;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Welcomes the Commission’s Economic and Investment Plan (EIP) for the Western Balkans; recognises the importance of the EIP in supporting sustainable connectivity, human capital, competitiveness and inclusive growth as well in reinforcing regional and cross- border cooperation;