Activities of István SZENT-IVÁNYI related to 2007/2271(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
The Commission's 2007 enlargement strategy paper (debate)
Amendments (7)
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls, furthermore, that the economic structure and interests of each new Member State could have had an impact on the direction which the Union's policies and budget have taken and couldhave therefore affected the nature of the Union itself and enriched the European project while creating both opportunities and challenges;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Considers that budgetary as well as broader economic and social implications of further possible enlargements must be taken into due consideration during the mid-term review of the 2007-2013 multi- annual financial framework and the drafting of subsequent financial frameworks;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Warns, therefore, that further enlargement without adequate consolidation could lead toIs concerned that enlargement is often used as a pretext to strengthen already existing tendencies to create a Union of multiple configurations, with core countries moving towards closer integration and others lying at its margins, and that this scenario would have seriously detrimental implications for the Union's capacity to act – since it would weaken its institutions, for the stability of some of its Member States – since it would make them more vulner; considers that social and fiscal tensions present in some Member States are not directly related to the widening of the European Union; is convinced that the increasing number and heterogeneity of Member States can to a reasonable to external pressure, and for its credibility as global actor – since it would undermine its already precarious unity in external affairsnt be managed by a proper institutional arrangement;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Suggests, therefore, that, as regards those eastern neighbours which, in view of their political, economic and social situation and of the Union's current integration capacity, at present do not enjoy membership prospects but at the same time fulfil certain democratic and economic conditions, the Union should establish an area based on common policies covering, in particular, economic and financial issues, trade, energy, transport, environmental issues, the rule of law, justice, security, migration and education; takes the view that these common policies, whilst striving gradually to achieve EU standards and opening the way for closer integration of these countries, should be shaped jointly with the participating countries on the basis of specific decision-making mechanisms, and should be underpinned by adequate financial assistance and a policy of gradual visa facilitation and liberalisation on the basis of an agreed timetable and benchmarks with the ultimate objective of visa-free travel;
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes in this context the Commission Communication on the Western Balkans of 5 March 2008 (COM(2008)0127), which outlines a range of measures for supporting the countries in the region in their efforts towards EU integration and for deepening our relations with them, whether in the area of trade, energy, education and/or research; believes that such measures shcould include also the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Serbia and calls on all Member States to overcome their reservations in thiif the necessary political preconditions arespec met;