Activities of Emmanuel MAUREL related to 2021/2237(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
EU Association Agreement with the Republic of Moldova (debate)
Amendments (18)
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
— having regard to the legal analysis, presented by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media on 14 January 2022, on the Law on Amendment of the Code of Audiovisual Media Services of the Republic of Moldova,
Amendment 38 #
2. Calls on the Commission to increase its engagement with its Moldovan counterparts and to maximise its political, technical and financial support to the Republic of Moldova during this crucial time in order to give further impetus to progress and to ensure adequate absorption capacity for EU assistance; points out that EU financial assistance is conditional on respect for the rule of law, civil liberties and democratic rights; points out that the principle of effective public spending requires its recipients to actively combat corruption, money laundering, nepotism and oligarchic structures;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the decisive action by the EU and its Member States as ‘Team Europe’ in mitigating the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through vaccine donations and financial support; stresses that the Economic Recovery Plan for the Republic of Moldova, worth up to EUR 600 million, is a key element in the recovery of the Republic of Moldova’s recovery, which presents a uniquen opportunity to prestructure the economy and to prepare it for future challengespare its economy for future challenges, in particular the fight against poverty, job creation, young people’s social inclusion and sustainable development;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out that the expectations of Moldovan citizens for tangible reforms are high; stresses that the main challenges are the raising of living standards, the fight against corruption and oligarchic structures, respect for democratic standards and media plurality;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates its support for a comprehensive and peaceful settlement of the Transnistria conflict based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova with a special status for Transnistria; welcomes the efforts made in the 5+2 negotiating process;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls on the government to pay the utmost attention to the Moldovan Ombudsman’s requests for improvement regarding access to healthcare, the right to work, and freedom of movement and of expression;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Notes that, in the 2021 World Press Freedom Index, Moldova ranks 89th out of 180 countries; points out that concentration of ownership and lack of editorial independence are major challenges for the media in Moldova; points out that access by the press to information has been hampered during the COVID-19 pandemic; calls on the new government and parliament to review the legislative framework governing the national press, in particular the laws on advertising and on access to information; welcomes the setting up a joint civil society and government working group attending to a national programme and an action plan for media development;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 d (new)
Paragraph 14 d (new)
14d. Voices concern at the adoption of the ‘Law on Amendment of the Code of Audiovisual Media Services of the Republic of Moldova’, which aims to increase Moldovan Parliament control over the public audiovisual sector and the Audiovisual Council, weakening their operating independence and efficiency; calls, in line with the OSCE recommendations, for the amendments concerned to be repealed;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 e (new)
Paragraph 14 e (new)
14e. Points to the crucial role played by civil society organisations in the democratic and political debate; regrets that their proposals regarding the legislative framework on access to information have not produced tangible results;
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 f (new)
Paragraph 14 f (new)
14f. Is concerned at the little cooperation there is between public authorities and civil society despite the existence of a strategy and action plan for the development of civil society; is also concerned at the 17% decrease in grants to civil society organisations;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 6 a (new)
Subheading 6 a (new)
Social rights
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 h (new)
Paragraph 14 h (new)
14h. Notes with concern that implementation of the Association Agreement commitments in the social field, in particular as regards labour inspection, social dialogue and anti- discrimination, remains limited; insists on the mandatory involvement of trade unions, as well as civil society organisations, in the implementation of Association Agreements;
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 i (new)
Paragraph 14 i (new)
14i. Notes that underemployment and precarious employment remain high in Moldova and that the working-age population is vulnerable to economic shocks; calls for adoption of a recovery strategy that meets the needs of the population and incorporates the green transition and sustainable development;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 j (new)
Paragraph 14 j (new)
14j. Stresses the need to tackle the ‘brain drain’, which represents a serious threat to Moldova’s future; encourages the Moldovan Government to take fresh measures to prevent and counter this phenomenon by creating opportunities and improving working conditions and pay for young workers;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 k (new)
Paragraph 14 k (new)
14k. Stresses that the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted flaws in health systems and that Moldova, too, has suffered greatly in that respect; encourages the new government to bolster the health system and tackle the labour shortages that are weakening it;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 l (new)
Paragraph 14 l (new)
14l. Notes that shortcomings in labour law are bringing about abusive practices, in particular daily working hours that are excessive in some instances, low pay and partially undocumented employment relationships; is concerned at the partial application of rules intended to prevent such practices;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 m (new)
Paragraph 14 m (new)
14m. Notes that social dialogue has deteriorated in recent years and has been completely suspended during the COVID- 19 pandemic; calls on the government to ensure that a genuine social dialogue is set up and results in the involvement of all social partners in the post-pandemic recovery process;