Activities of Željana ZOVKO related to 2021/2249(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
2021 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (debate)
2021 Report on Serbia (debate)
Amendments (21)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
— having regard to the Zagreb Declaration of the EU-Western Balkans summit of 6 May 2020;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas Serbia has not imposed sanctions against Russia following the Russian aggression in Ukraine; whereas Serbia is only for 61% aligned with the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the EU is the largest provider of financial assistance to Serbia (IPA); whereas Serbia has benefited from the EU assistance under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II) in total of €1,539 billion since 2014;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the EU has shown its commitment for the European perspective of Western Balkan countries and mobilized €3,3 billion to address the immediate health crisis and mitigate economic and social consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Expresses support for Serbia’s future membership of the EU and recalls that a credible enlargement perspective requires sustainable efforts and, irreversible reforms in all areas and unwavering commitment to European standards and values;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the opening of cluster four in December 2021; reiterates that the progress on the rule of law and fundamental rights chapters, closer alignment with EU's foreign, security and defence policy, as well as on the normalisation of Serbia’s relations with Kosovo, will determine the pace of accession;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1 a (new)
Subheading 1 a (new)
Underscores that progress in the accession process is result and reform oriented and is based on further alignment on the rule of law, good governance, fundamental rights and respect for the European rights and values;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Regrets the fact that Serbia has not aligned with EU sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; calls on the newly elected authorities to show real commitment to EU values and to align with the EU’s decisions and positions in foreign and security policy, including sanctions against Russia and Belarus; welcomes Serbia's support for territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine and its vote in UN General Assembly to condemn the Russian invasion; Welcomes Serbia's decision to vote in favour to expel Russia from the UN Human Rights Council due to significant violations of human rights during its invasion of Ukraine;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. NotWelcomes the decision of the non- parliamentary opposition to participate in the April 2022 elections; reiterates that the only way to guarantee political representation is to engage in political and electoral processes;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Reiterates its cDeplores that according to the latest polls a majority of the Serbian citizens is against joining the European Union; Calls on Serbia and, the Commission, EU Member States and the EU Delegation to Serbia to pursue more a active and effective communication about the benefits of EU enlargement; strategy, to step up their efforts in promoting the role and benefits of enlargement and the close partnership between EU and Serbia, including by the promotion of EU funded projects and reforms; Calls on the Serbian political leaders to use clear and unambiguous communication on Serbia's European path;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Urges the newly elected majority to focus on addressing structural shortcomings in the rule of law, fundamental rights, freedom of expression, media freedom and independence, the fight against corruption and the functioning of democratic institutions and public administration;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls on Serbia to respects its obligations and fully cooperate with the ICTY / IRMCT and implement of all its decisions, as warned by the IRMCT President and Prosecutor in its reports to the Security Council;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Reiterates its call for the archives that concern the former republics of Yugoslavia to be opened and, in particular, for access to be granted to the files of the former Yugoslav Secret Service (UDBA) and the Yugoslav People’s Army Secret Service (KOS) in order to thoroughly research and address communist-era crimes;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Regrets the limitations on the freedom and independence of the media and the misuse of the media to gain an unfair political advantage, attack political opponents and spread disinformation; notes the disproportionate visibility given to third countries on behalf of Serbia;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Serbian authorities to step up efforts to ensure the non- discriminatory treatment of national minorities and to actively pursue investigations and convictions for hate- motivated crimes; calls on Serbia to ensure that minority groups have equal opportunities, adequate representation in political and cultural life, public media, the administration, and the judiciary; calls on Serbia to protect and promote cultural heritage, languages and traditions of its national minorities;
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes Serbia’s participation in regional cooperation mechanisms and commitment to bilateral relations and encourages it to promote reconciliation; commends its decision to donate vaccines to the region; stresses the importance for Serbia to develop good neighbourly relations, implement bilateral agreements and resolve outstanding bilateral issues with its neighbours;
Amendment 313 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Reconfirms its support for the EU- facilitated Belgrade-Pristina dialogue and reiterates the importance of constructive engagement on the part of the authorities of both Serbia and Kosovo in order to achieve a comprehensive legally binding normalisation agreement, which is crucial for both countries to advance on their respective European paths; calls for all past agreements to be respected and fully implemented, including the Association of Serb-Majority Municipalities; calls on Serbia and Kosovo to renew the negotiation mandate on the issue of the licence plates in order to find a permanent solution benefitting the normalisation of economic and political relations;
Amendment 322 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls for theon Serbia to stepping up ofits efforts, enhance regional cooperation and theo delivery of tangible solutions on the issues of missing persons from the Yugoslav wars in 1990s and the electricity arrangements in the north of Kosovo;
Amendment 328 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Welcomes the election of the representative of Croatian minority to the Serbian Parliament in the recent elections; calls on Serbia to show sincere commitment in resolving outstanding issues in regard to the status of the Croatian minority in Serbia, especially in terms of non-discriminatory use of Croatian language in education, public administration and dedicated media space as well as respect for Croatian cultural heritage and tradition in Serbia;
Amendment 329 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Regrets Serbia's actions that are appropriating Croatian cultural heritage and the origin of its literary tradition and putting in question the status of Croatian language in its educational curricula; calls on Serbia to create a positive atmosphere for education in minority languages and to intensify the printing of textbooks in minority languages; deplores the violation of minority rights in this area;
Amendment 404 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Recalls the conditionality of funding under IPA III and the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans; recognises the importance of IPA III and EIP for supporting reform process, sustainable connectivity, human capital, competitiveness and inclusive growth as well in reinforcing regional and cross-border cooperation;