11 Amendments of Adam BIELAN related to 2022/2204(INI)
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 35 a (new)
Citation 35 a (new)
— having regard the just adopted European Council conclusions of February 9, 2023 on the EU-backed dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina,
Amendment 28 #
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 continent, in particular in the light of the geopolitical context of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and of the growing Russian threat to European security;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. whereas the EU’s lack of credibility over the past few years in its enlargement policy has created a breeding ground for malign third actors in the Western Balkans region, in particular Russia and China;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes Serbia’s alignment with the EU in voting in favour of relevant UN General Assembly resolutions and Russia’s suspension from the Human Rights Council; regrets, however, the fact that Serbia has consistently failed to align with the EU’s restrictive measures against Russia; deplores Serbia’s close relationship with Russia and Serbian favouritism of Russia in its war with Ukraine, raising questions about Serbia's strategic direction; notes with concern that Serbia’s level of alignment with the declarations of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on behalf of the EU, and with Council decisions, including those on sanctions, dropped from 64 % in 2021 to 45 % in August 2022;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Regrets the fact that key componentdirections of Serbian foreign policy run directly counter to EU positions, including the signature of agreements settinig out joint foreign policy prioritiesf the bilateral political consultation plan between Serbia and Russia for 2023-2024 and meetings with senior officials from Russia who are on the EU sanctions list; is concerned by the appointment of the Director of the Security Intelligence Agency, who is known for his anti-EU and pro-Kremlin rhetoric;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Condemns the opening of an RT (formerly Russia Today) office in Belgrade and the launch of its online news service in Serbian; urges the Serbian authorities to counter hybrid threats and align with the Council’s decision on the suspension of the broadcasting activities of Sputnik and RT; calls on Serbia to fight disinformation, in particular in the context of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, including manipulative anti-EU narratives;
Amendment 322 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 382 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Reiterates its full support for the EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and underlines the urgent need for progress in the normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo within the framework of the EU-backed dialogue between the two capitals; calls on Serbia and Kosovo 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 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 Municipalities;
Amendment 396 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Condemns all actions that endanger stability and jeopardise the reconciliation process; underlines that failure to effectively resolve the tensions in relations between Serbia and Kosovo increases the risk of destabilisation in the region, including in the context of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine; is deeply concerned about the tensions in North Kosovo and the unacceptable shooting on Orthodox Christmas Eve; recalls the shared responsibility for peace and the rule of law for all people in Kosovo;
Amendment 433 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Is deeply concerned about the investments in Serbia by Russia and China and their influence on the political and economic processes in the region, in particular in Serbia;
Amendment 452 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the Commission’s energy support package to help the Western Balkans overcome the energy crisis; calls on the Serbian authorities to prepare a credible plan for reducing the country’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels and building environmentally friendly energy systems; welcomes progress made on the construction of the gas interconnector between Serbia and Bulgaria, pursuing improvement of Serbia's energy security and opening of Serbia's gas market for diversification;