Activities of Giorgos GEORGIOU related to 2021/2247(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the 2021 Commission Report on Montenegro
Amendments (14)
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that all 33 screened chapters have been opened, but regrets that none have been closed since 2017; encourages Montenegro to specifically focus on meeting the interim benchmarks in Chapters 23 and 24 and thereafter on closing chapters; reiterates that the rule of law area continue to determine the overall pace of the negotiations;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is worried about widespread corruption and urges Montenegro to boost the criminal justice response to high-level corruption and create conditions for the effective and independent functioning of judicial institutions and independent bodies dealing with corruption in the context of the GRECO recommendations; reiterates that more commitment and effort is needed to fight corruption and further strengthen the rule of law, which is inextricably linked to both freedom of the press and expression;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Strongly condemns attacks and harassment of journalists and calls for them to be investigated, sanctioned and for there to be effective judicial follow-up; welcomes the proposal to introduce tougher penalties for threats to or attacks on journalists; calls for further steps to be taken to ensure independence of media, including independence of journalists;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Regrets that vulnerable groups, including Roma and Egyptians continue to experience multiple forms of discrimination and difficulties in enforcing their rights in administrative and judicial proceedings; expresses concern about the access of minorities and especially of the Roma community to healthcare, improving school attendance, housing and employment; calls for measures to promote intercultural understanding at schools;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes that gender-based violence and violence against children is still of serious concern; calls for more vigilance and establishing support systems for victims of domestic abuse especially during the COVID-19 pandemic;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes progress on the protection and promotion of LGBTIQ rights and the first same-sex marriage in July 2021; calls on the Montenegrin authorities to continue to improve the climate of societal inclusion and tolerance and to take effective measures against hate speech, social exclusion and the discrimination of minorities, including LGBTI people;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23 b. Notes with concern the unavailability of hormone therapy for trans people in state health institutions and private pharmacies; is aware that this is a consequence of shortage of medicines caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, but calls on the responsible authorities to provide a response that ensures trans persons’ access to health, respecting their physical and mental integrity;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Regrets that persons with disabilities continue to face discrimination and difficulties in enforcing their rights in administrative and judicial proceedings; notes that the reform of the National Disability Determination System is under way;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Expresses its concern about the persistently high unemployment rate; reiterates the need for better alignment of the education system with the job markeincreased public investments in the education system for sustainable social and economic development;
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Notes with concern the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Montenegro’s economy; notes with concern that the COVID-19 outbreak affected all segments of the population and was particularly detrimental to members of those social groups in the most vulnerable situations; calls for more enhanced, timely and constructive response to minimize the damage caused by the pandemic to those social groups in the most vulnerable situations by the government of Montenegro and the European Union;
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Welcomes the adoption of a national climate change adaptation plan and encourages Montenegro to speed up reforms and strengthen its implementation and enforcement procedures in line with the EU’s 2020 climate and energy policy framework;