1 Amendments of Lefteris CHRISTOFOROU related to 2018/2024(BUD)
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Welcomes the increased support for regional actions in the Western Balkans; is, however, of the opinion that support for political reforms should be further stepped up; notes the increased support for political reforms in Turkey (IPA II), which is to be primarily redirected to civil society actors with a view to implementing measures supportive of the objectives relating to the rule of law, democracy, human rights and media freedoms; supports the overall downward trend in the allocations for Turkey is, however, worried of the deterioration of the situation as regards democracy, rule of law and human rights; calls on the Commission to suspend the pre-accession funds until Turkey implements the Ankara agreement protocol, makes measurable improvements in the fields of rule of law, democracy, human rights and Press Freedom;