6 Amendments of Michael GAHLER related to 2022/2199(INI)
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Deplores political confrontation and disruptive actions, breaches of the parliamentary rules of procedure expresses concerns on the reduction of space for the parliamentary oversight role of the opposition including the rejection of parliamentary inquiry committees and underlines a joint political and social responsibility for reforms; invites political actors to step up their commitment to dialogue and to strengthen democratic institutions and procedures through constructive engagement, inclusive consultations and transparent decision- making; recalls the need to strengthen parliamentary oversight;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Albanian authorities to address the outstanding priority electoral and party financing recommendations priority well ahead of the 2025 parliamentary elections, the freedom of association, including in political parties, as well as the freedom to stand in an election without state or other undue interference should be guaranteed;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Expresses its concern with the aspects of the draft law on fiscal amnesty and the proposeCalls on the government to urgently annul any legal initiative regarding fiscal/criminal amnesty and citizenship by investment scheme that are incompatible wia threat to the EU norms and its visa policyand Albania and will certainly block any progress in the European integration;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Is appalled that the government approved the SAA breaching contract on the Durres Port with an UAE company despite earlier warnings by the European Parliament and European Commission;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on action against money laundering which seems pervasive and funds many sectors including real estate development considering the lack of progress so far as indicated by Moneyal. The focus should be on s solid track record of the implementation of the existing legislation by respective law enforcement;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Expresses its serious concern with the regress in freedom of expression and media freedom, lack of progress on achieving institutional transparency, freedom of expression and media freedom and stresses the role of the government and political leaders in creating an enabling environment for the pursuit of these freedoms; condemns attempts to discredit reporters and arbitrarily withhold public information by government authorities, as well as the failure to ensure the safety of journalists; urges the authorities to take immediate action against political and economic interference in the media and intimidation against reporters; welcomes the withdrawal of the draft anti- defamation legislationcalls for an investigation into the unlawful demolition of assets linked to media independent from or critical of the government such as the case with Prestige Ressort and 24News TV; notes the withdrawal of the draft anti-defamation legislation and calls on the government not to introduce it again as well as full decriminalization of defamation from the criminal legislation in line with outstanding recommendations from OSCE/JODIHR and CoE PACE; urges the government to ensure the independence of the public broadcaster and media regulator and the transparency of media ownership, financing and public advertising;