Activities of Christian SAGARTZ related to 2021/2248(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
2021 Report on North Macedonia (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the 2021 Commission Report on North Macedonia
Amendments (27)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
— having regard to the Final Agreement for the Settlement of the Differences as described in UN Security Council resolutions 817 (1993) and 845 (1993), the termination of the Interim Accord of 1995, and the establishment of a Strategic Partnership between Greece and North Macedonia on 17 June 2018, also known as the Prespa Agreement,
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 b (new)
Citation 7 b (new)
— having regard to the Treaty of Friendship, Good Neighbourliness, and Cooperation between the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia, signed on 1 August 2017 and ratified in January 2018,
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 c (new)
Citation 7 c (new)
— having regard to the Council conclusions of 5 June 2020 on enhancing cooperation with Western Balkans partners in the field of migration and security,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 a (new)
Citation 18 a (new)
— having regard to the Sofia declaration of the EU-Western Balkans summit of 17 May 2018 and the Sofia Priority Agenda, annexed thereto,
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 18 b (new)
Citation 18 b (new)
— having regard to the EU-Western Balkans summit in the framework of the Berlin Process of 10 November 2020,
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the EU remains fully committed to supporting North Macedonia’s strategic choice of European integration, notably through the IPA III, Economic Plan for the Western Balkans and Macro-Financial Assistance;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls the need to uphold the pace and credibility of European integration by promptimmediately opening accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia, given that both countries have fulfilled the necessary conditions and delivered sustained results across fundamental areas; underlines the necessity of the start of accession negotiations in regards to the geostrategic perspective of the European Union with Russia;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Calls the EU to seriously consider the possible security implications in the Western Balkans in view of the developments in Ukraine and the possible influence of Russia in the countries of the region; security challenges have now obviously increased and concrete steps on the EU perspective are more than necessary;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Reminds Member States that enlargement policy must be driven by objective criteria; reiterates that the EU’s enlargement policy has been the Union’s most effective foreign policy instrument, and full integration of the Western Balkans is in the EU's political, security and economic interest as a geostrategic Investment in a stable and thriving Union
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Commends North Macedonia on its steady progress on the path towards EU membership, its commitment to meeting the obligations arising from the Ohrid Agreement Framework in ensuring multiculturalism and inter-ethnic harmony, and its continued positive bilateral engagement;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the fact that North Macedonia continues to demonstrate the bestcommitment to a good democratic transition record across the Western Balkan region, with a marked improvement in transparency, political dialogue and electoral competitiveness;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Reaffirms the need to maintain constructive engagement with and a broad cross-party consensus, especially between government and opposition, on EU-related reforms, by strengthening the capacities of the Assembly of North Macedonia (Sobranie); recalls the important role of the Jean Monnet Dialogue (JMD) in strengthening the ability of political leaders to develop true inter-party dialogue and to build the consensus necessary for generating a democratic parliamentary culture and trust; welcomes the strong cross-party commitment to the process; urges lawmakers to swiftly implement the commitments made under the Jean Monnet Dialogue process;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the increasing transparency and accountability of the Sobranie and urges it to improve legislative quality and minimise the use of fast-track procedures and reduce polarisation in the Parliament;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses the need to finalise the electoral reform and to address the outstanding recommendations from OSCE/ODIHR and the Venice Commissionin a timely fashion;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls for the continued modernisation of an accountable, merit- based public administration, streamlined intra-service coordination and improved local governance;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Expresses concerns that threats from politicians and public officials, intimidation and verbal attacks on journalists have increased with only a small percentage of perpetrators brought to justice;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls for further improvements in the enforcement of the rights to self- identification, property and inclusive intercultural education, the rights of people with disabilities and minority rights, especially regarding the Roma minority;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls for the EU to boost its support for humanitarian assistance and border protection in the region; reiterates its calls for North Macedonia to improve migration management and reception conditions; recalls the need to adopt a systematic approach to fight migrant smuggling and irregular migratory flows;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Underlines the importance of delivering justice in major lawsuits related to the abuse of office, police impunity, corruption and terror, including the April 2017 attacks against the Sobranie, illegal wiretapping and extortion;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls for decisive action against money laundering and financial crime and for enhanced coordination with Europol; urges the strengthening of the capacity of law enforcement bodies to fight organised crime;
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37 a (new)
Paragraph 37 a (new)
37 a. Welcomes North Macedonia’s faster-than-expected recovery in 2021 and increased economic growth; welcomes the agreement on IPA III mobilising €14.2 billion to support the Western Balkans partners in meeting the requirements for European membership;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41 a (new)
Paragraph 41 a (new)
41 a. Welcomes the adoption of the Economic and Investment Plan and the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans aiming to spur the long-term economic recovery of the region, support a green and digital transition, foster regional integration and convergence with the European Union; stresses the importance of enhanced coordination with international organisations, such as the UNEP in addressing climate change and meeting sustainable development goals;
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Urges the country to step up efforts to upgrade transport and energy infrastructure and regional connectivity, including rail and road corridors and gas and electricity interconnectors; reiterates the importance of the speedy completion of major regional infrastructure projects, most notably the railway and highway Corridor VIII, linking North Macedonia with Bulgaria and Albania, the gas interconnectors with Bulgaria, Kosovo and Serbia, and the electricity interconnector with Albania;
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Paragraph 43 a (new)
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43 b (new)
Paragraph 43 b (new)
43 b. Welcomes the opening of an air connection between Skopje and Sofia and encourages the opening of new border checkpoints with neighbouring countries;
Amendment 291 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44 a (new)
Paragraph 44 a (new)
44 a. Welcomes North Macedonia’s OSCE Chairmanship in 2023 as a manifestation of its international responsibility and reliability as a NATO member and future EU member, contributing in the promotion of OSCE founding principles in the area of security, human rights and democracy;
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)