26 Amendments of Bernhard ZIMNIOK related to 2022/2201(INI)
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12
Citation 12
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 14
Citation 14
Amendment 21 #
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas enlargement is the most effective EU foreign policy instrument, one of the EU’s most successful policies and a geostrategic investment in long- term peace, stability, and security throughout the continenthas proven to be one of the most destabilizing policies in the past 30 years;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomeRegrets Kosovo’s application for EU membership, which reflects the pro- European orientation of its citizens and a clear geopolitical strategic choiceas enlargment will have to cease as the Member States have other priorities and the Western Balkans and especially Kosovo, is far from ready to fulfill any criteria;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the long-awaited agreement on grantingDo not support any type of visa- liberalisation tofor the citizens of Kosovo;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes note of the period of political stability following the 2021 elections and encourages Kosovo to make further efforts to address the challenges on its European path; underlines the fact that the pace of the accession process will depend on progress on the rule of law and fundamental rights and the normalisation of relations with Serbia;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. CommendNotes Kosovo’s progressinability in strengthening democracy and the rule of law and its increased legislative activities on EU-related reformdespite a massive and long term support from many Member States;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes the adoption of significant anti- corruption legislation and calls for the rigorous implementation thereof; underlines that a strong political will is necessary to effectively address high-level corruptionbut are doubtful if there is a political will and ability for implementation thereof;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Reiterates its concern about Kosovo’s judiciary, which continues to be inefficient and vulnerable to undue interference; encourages the Kosovar authorities to improve the implementation of existing instruments to safeguard the independence of the justice system; welcomes the government’s commitment to following the Venice Commission’s opinion on the concept paper on the vetting of judges and prosecutors, in close cooperation with the EU;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. WelcomNotes the fact that there have beenwas some successful operations targeting organised crime, but notes with regret thathowever limited progress hwas been made in investigating and prosecuting such cases; is concerned about the challenging situation regarding the fight against as they are all linked to high officials in both central and local goverment; is concerned about the lack of results in Kosovo regarding the close ties between organiszed crime in the north of Kosovoand central as well as local goverment;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that Kosovo has the necessary institutional set-up for the promotion and protection of human rights; underlines, however, that there must be morea commitment to prioritising human rights and especially ensuring accountability and adequate sanctions for violations;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes Kosovo’s lively and pluralistic media environment, but deplores the derogatory statements and smear campaigns aimed at investigative journalists; is particularly concerned about the lack of freedom of expression in the north of Kosovo; strongly condemns the recent attacks on journalists in Kosovo’s northern municipalities;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Deplores the many cases of femicidemurders and gender-based and sexual violence; calls on the government to step up its efforts to combat domestic and gender-basedall violence and improve the protective and preventive measures in place;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. CommendsNotes the lack of Kosovo’s to engagement in a number of regional cooperation initiatives and encourages it to step up itsUN led Transitional Justice Process as there is an acute need for reconciliation efforts and seekto find solutions to past disputes;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Reiterates its full support forNotes the failur of the EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue; calls on Kosovo and Serbia to engage in this dialogue in good faith and in the spirit of compromise to achieve a comprehensive, legally binding agreement on the normalisation of their relations, based on mutual recognition, in accordance with international law; calls for the full implementation of all the relevant agreements, including the establishment of the Association/Community of Serb- Majority Municipalitiesthe EU Commission to abolish this function;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Welcomes the launch of the education strategy for 2022-2026, which, for the first time, has the use of digital technology to improve services and quality in education as one of its five strategic objectives;
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Regrets the limited progress made on consumer policy; calls on Kosovo to pursue further alignment with the EU acquis on consumer protection and to step up its efforts in raising awareness ofre is no progress made on consumer rights;
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Takes note ofNotes the first annual IPA III programme, which is worth EUR 63.96 million and will support measures targeting the rule of law and human rights, good governance, socio-economic development, energy and the environmentdespite the exceptinally limited results displayed so far by Kosovo in response to all developmen-aid interventions since 1999;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36