Activities of Annemie NEYTS-UYTTEBROECK related to 2013/2168(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on Pakistan’s regional role and political relations with the EU PDF (195 KB) DOC (95 KB)
Amendments (7)
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view, however, that that local administrations should be strengthened as building a sustainable democracy and pluralistic society will entail deep and difficult reforms of Pakistan’s political and socio- economic order, which remains characterised by feudalistic structures of land ownership and political allegiances, imbalances in priorities between military spending and welfare provision, and a revenue collection system that systematically undercuts the state’s capacity to deliver public goods;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Supports and encourages the Pakistani Government to develop effective means to prevent and monitor the possibility of future natural disasters and for a better coordination and cooperation of humanitarian aid with local actors, international NGOs and fundraisers;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. RBelieves that the battle against extremism and radicalism is directly linked with stronger democratic process and reaffirms the EU’s strong interest in, and continued support for, a democratic, secure and well-governed Pakistan, with independent judicial system and good governance that upholds the rule of law and human rights, enjoys friendly relations with neighbours and projects a stabilising influence in the region;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that EU-Pakistan relations traditionally developed inside a framework focused on development and trade; appreciates the significant and enduring contribution of EU development and humanitarian cooperation, and welcomes the prospective eligibility of Pakistan to benefit from the EU’s GSP Plus as from 2014; invites however the Commission to guarantee that enhanced monitoring is being strictly applied as foreseen under the new GSP Regulation;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is convinced that EU-Pakistan relations need to grow deeper and more comprehensive by developing political dialogue thereby maintaining a relationship of mutual interest amongst equal partners; welcomes, in this context, the adoption of the 5-year Engagement Plan and the commencement of the EU- Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, reflecting the increased weight of political and security cooperation, including on counter- terrorism policy, disarmament and non- proliferation; expects, however, more progress in all areas of the Engagement Plan;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Encourages both the EU and Pakistan to cooperate in the implementation process with follow-up of the progress on regular basis by strengthening the dialogue between both on the long term;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Reiterates that progress in bilateral relations is linked to improvement in Pakistan’s human rights record, in particular as regards eradicating modern- day slavery, child labour, curbing gender- based violence, enhancing women’s rights, including that of access to education, promoting tolerance and protection of vulnerable minorities, women and children at risk, ensuring freedom of speech and independent media, preserving freedom of religion and belief, including tolerance of religious diversity at all levels and by easing the strict anti-blasphemy legislation, and moving towards abolition of the death penalty;