3 Amendments of Nikolaos CHOUNTIS related to 2013/2945(RSP)
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view that the protests in Gezi Park testify both to the existence in Turkey of a vibrant civil society and also the need for further vital reforms on the promotion of fundamental values; highlights the importance of including civil society more structurally in the decision making process; deeply regrets the loss of life amongst the protesters and the police forces, the excessive use of force by the police and the violent acts by a number of protesters; welcomes the on-going administrative investigations launched by the Ministry of Interior and the inquiries by the Ombudsman into complaints related to the events in Gezi Park and expects them to fully address the concerns without delay; calls on Turkey to adopt adequate internal review procedures and to establish an independent supervisory body for police offences; is of the opinion that the Gezi Park events underline the need for far- reaching reforms in order to ensure respect for freedom of assembly; expects the Turkish Government to respect public places and green areas and to refrain from sacrificing residents' quality of life to one-sided growth;
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Urges Turkey to focus in particular on the improvement and modernization of the educational system at all levels by increasing spending on education and research; stresses in particular the need for the objective teaching of history so as to avoid inflaming nationalistic fervour and instead make students aware of the benefits of cooperation and coexistence between different peoples, nationalities and religions in the wider region.
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Stresses the need, in the interests of good neighbourly relations and amid the economic crisis in Greece, for Turkey to initiate a mutual reduction in expensive military equipment, so that the savings thus achieved can be channelled into social measures to combat poverty, reduce unemployment and further assist the economically vulnerable sectors of society;