16 Amendments of Željana ZOVKO related to 2022/2203(INI)
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas enlargement is the most effective EU foreign policy instrument and is a geostrategic investment in long-term peace; whereas the European integration represents the aspirations of citizens of North Macedonia and serves as a stimulus for reforms and contributes to economic growth and regional cooperation;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas North Macedonia has established itself as a reliable partner and has delivered sustained reforms; whereas the North Macedonia has fully aligned with EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy and sanction's regime towards Russian Federation;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas North Macedonia has maintained a steady and determined pace in advancing EU reforms, with a focus on the fundamentals, and the country should continue keeping up the reform momentum;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas malign foreign direct and proxy interference and disinformation aim to sow discord, violence, inter-ethnic tensions and to destabilise North Macedonia;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas the Prespa Agreement and the Treaty on Good Neighbourly Relations are landmark agreements that represent a model for stability and reconciliation and have improved the spirit of good neighbourly relations and regional cooperation;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the EU remains the main political and economic partner of the Western Balkan countries; whereas the EU continues to be North Macedonia's biggest trade and investment partner and its largest provider of financial assistance, namely through IPA III, EIP for Western Balkans and Macro Financial Assistance;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes North Macedonia’s consistent commitment to EU integration, which has been underpinned by steady progress on guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law and, fundamental rights, while moving towards cross-cutting policy alignment and unwavering commitment to European values, reforms and the process of EU integration, as well as good neighbourly relations and inclusive regional cooperation;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Compliments North Macedonia on its continuous efforts to strengthen the rule of law, judicial independence and minority rights, counter corruption and organised crime, reform its public administration and consolidate media freedom;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Commends North Macedonia’s full alignment with the EU’s foreign and security policy, including its clear-cut response to the aggression against Ukraine by aligning with the EU’s restrictive measures against Russia and Belarus; welcomes North Macedonia’s continued commitment to Euro-Atlantic security framework;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Expresses concern about the unjustified delays in the accession process; stresses the need to strengthen the process’s transparency, accountability and inclusiveness, including its parliamentary dimension; underscores that the pace of the EU accession should be determined by the progress on the due functioning of democratic institutions, grounded in the rule of law, good governance and fundamental rights;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Deplores the malign foreign interference and hybrid attacks, such as disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks and false bomb threats, directed against North Macedonia’s institutions and citizens; invites the authorities to considerably strengthen North Macedonia’s resilience against such threats; calls on the EEAS and EU Delegation to North Macedonia to intensify efforts in promoting benefits of closer integration and invest in communication campaigns to fight foreign influence;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Commends the ongoing bilateral and international co-operation on dismantling transnational crime networks, including with international and the EU justice and home affairs agencies, including Eurojust, Europol and Frontex, covering the intensified action against the trafficking of humans, drugs and illegal weapons and danger of radicalisation;
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Commends North Macedonia’s well-established inter-community harmony and urges the country to sustain its long- standing commitment to multiculturalism and inclusion; encourages ongoing steps to building further trust among communities and the functioning of a multi-ethnic society while recalling the importance of upholding the rights of all communities; encourages the Government to protect and promote cultural heritage, languages and traditions of all communities through an equal, inclusive and non-discriminatory access to education, public service and the media;
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Commends the country’s constructive engagement as part of inclusive regional cooperation initiatives and welcomes the tangible progress reached under the Berlin Process and the EU-Western Balkans summit in Tirana; welcomes the removal of roaming charges between the Western Balkan states; welcomes the Roaming Declaration enabling the reduction of the roaming charges between the EU and the Western Balkans as of 1 October 2023;
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Warns against attempts to undermine peaceful inter-community and bilateral relations and deplores all internal and external actions that endanger stability and jeopardise regional reconciliation; deplores recent attacks on minority groups and call on the North Macedonia's authorities to prevent such situations in the future;
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Invites policymakers and the societies of Bulgaria and North Macedonia to assume joint responsibility and to restore the positive agenda between the two countries in the spirit the of the Treaty of Friendship; expresses support for continued diplomatic and societal dialogue to resolve ongoing bilateral grievances in good faithissues in good faith; calls on the Commission to intensify its efforts in facilitating dialogue, and thus pave the way to a viable and sustainable agreement;