4 Amendments of Richard HOWITT related to 2007/2267(INI)
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is aware of the negative impact which the judgments of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) on the Vukovar war crimes cases have had on Croatia's public perception of the work of the ICTY; urges the Croatian governmentUrges the Croatian government to take steps to restore popular support for, and to takgive steps to restore popularrong political support forto the role of the ICTY in addressing the crimes perpetrated during the Yugoslav conflict;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the strengthening of the mandate of the Office for the Prevention of Corruption and Organised Crime (USKOK) and the increased number of corruption cases which are being prosecuted; calls for these efforts to be maintained in order to eradicate the – in some cases unacceptably high – level of corruption, including at a high level, which undermines the economic development of the country;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Is pleased to note the sustained growth recorded by the Croatian economy; hopes that this growth will result in increased employment opportunities; commends the work carried out by HitroRez in reducing the administrative burden on business, and looks forward to similar results in other sectors, highlights especially the need for further reform in the area of public administration;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Recalls that addressing border related issues in particular is defined as a priority for Croatia in its Accession Partnership; expresses in this respect concerns which remain over the opening of Pelješac bridge construction works in October 2007 despite opposition voiced by Bosnia and Herzegovina over uncertain sea borders; notes that construction work on this project is currently halted, and calls for a negotiated resolution of this issue between the two states;