Activities of Sergey LAGODINSKY related to 2019/2028(BUD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2020
Legal basis opinions (0)
Amendments (7)
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Asks for more funding under the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights for the protection of human rights defenders at risk, including through the Human Rights Defenders Mechanism (ProtectDefenders.eu), given the increased crackdowns in a number of countries;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Notes the increased funding allocated to the EP liaison offices and calls on the EP Secretary General to issue a written report on the detailed activities of the EP liaison offices and their added value in countries where there are already EU delegations, including with regards to staff posted in those liaison offices;
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Is dismayed by the low percentage of women in middle management and senior management positions in the EEAS (25% and 13% respectively); calls on the High Representative/Vice-President to take a written commitment regarding the presence of women in management positions, including the target of 50% women as Heads of Delegation by 2024;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4 d. Highlights the consequences that climate change will have on the EU´s external action; stresses the need to match the climate emergency with a substantial increase in the number of funds dedicated to climate objectives and climate diplomacy;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 e (new)
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4 e. Calls for enhanced EU support for the viability of a two-state solution, the Palestinian Authority, civil society in both Israel and Palestine and UNRWA; notes with concern the recent allegations of abuse of power within the UNRWA leadership and expects a full and transparent investigation into these matters; remains concerned by the continued destruction and confiscation of EU-funded humanitarian assistance in the West Bank; deplores the lack of resolve of the EEAS and the Commission, as highlighted by the European Court of Auditors, to secure compensation from the Israeli authorities, as requested by the European Parliament in its resolution of September 2018;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 f (new)
Paragraph 4 f (new)
4 f. Believes that more funds should be dedicated to civilian conflict prevention, mediation, and reconciliation efforts especially in the EU Southern and Eastern neighbourhood;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5