Activities of Thijs REUTEN related to 2021/2248(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
2021 Report on North Macedonia (debate)
Amendments (2)
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39 a (new)
Paragraph 39 a (new)
39 a. Welcomes the implementation of Youth Guarantee in North Macedonia, as a program for reducing youth unemployment, particularly considering economic consequences and reduced job opportunities for young people during the COVID-19 pandemic; reiterates the importance of funds made available through Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans for flagships projects such as a Youth Guarantee in North Macedonia;
Amendment 301 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 a (new)
Paragraph 45 a (new)
45 a. Welcomes North Macedonia’s full alignment with EU foreign policy after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, including imposing sanctions on Russia; commends the record speed integration in NATO´s structures which serves as an example to others, after North Macedonia’s strategic security choice to join NATO and thus contributing to and providing stability in the Western Balkans; reiterates that the strongest and fastest positive signal the European Union can give to any country seeking candidate membership status, countries already having that status or countries currently in negotiations for membership, is to immediately support the opening of negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania;