8 Amendments of Lukas MANDL related to 2021/2249(INI)
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. RStrongly regrets the fact that Serbia has not aligned with EU sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; stresses that Serbia is one of the only European countries not aligning with EU sanctions against Russia; 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; calls on Serbia to credibly distance itself from anti-democratic ideologies;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Calls on the EU to reconsider the extent of financial assistance provided by the EU to Serbia in case of continued support for anti-democratic ideologies and non-alignment of EU sanctions against Russia following the Russian aggression in Ukraine;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Regrets the fact that while 46% of Serbian citizens would support EU accession in a referendum, only 21% have a positive opinion on the European Union; therefore, regrets declining public support for EU accession1a _________________ 1a https://www.euractiv.com/section/politics/ short_news/only-20-per-cent-of-serbs- view-eu-positively-says-polling-expert/
Amendment 165 #
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, the fight against corruption and disinformation, and the functioning of democratic institutions and public administration;
Amendment 314 #
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 based on mutual recognition, which is crucial for both countries to advance on their respective European paths; calls for all past agreements to be respected and fully implemented in good faith and in a timely manner, including the Association of Serb- Majority Municipalities;
Amendment 318 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Stresses that the normalisation of relations based on mutual recognition between Serbia and Kosovo is a priority and a precondition for EU accession of both countries; acknowledges the increased engagement from both sides in the EU-facilitated dialogue; calls for further active and constructive engagement in the EU- facilitated dialogue led by the EU Special Representative seeking a comprehensive and legally binding agreement, in accordance with international law; urges the Serbian and Kosovo Governments to refrain from any action that could undermine trust between the parties and put the constructive continuation of the dialogue at risk;
Amendment 320 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 b (new)
Paragraph 24 b (new)
24b. Regrets that Serbia continues its attempts to isolate its neighbouring country Kosovo from the international scene by campaigning against its recognition or by excluding the country from international organisations;
Amendment 391 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Reiterates its concern about Serbia’s growing dependence on Chinese investmentsgrowing influence from Russia and China on Serbia and urges the Serbian authorities to improve the transparency and environmental impact assessment of Chinese and Russian investments;