24 Amendments of Kinga GÁL related to 2019/2175(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6
Citation 6
— having regard to UN Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999, to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion of 22 July 2010 on the accordance with international law of the unilateral declaration of independence in respect of Kosovo, and to UN General Assembly Resolution 64/298 of 9 September 2010, which acknowledged the content of the ICJ opinion and welcomed the EU’s readiness to facilitate dialogue between Serbia and KosovoBelgrade and Pristina,
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
— having regard to the Commission communication of 29 April 2020 entitled ‘Support to the Western Balkans in tackling COVID-19 and the post- pandemic recovery’,
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas Serbia has remained committed to regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations; as well as to peace, stability, reconciliation and to maintaining a climate conducive to addressing open bilateral issues from the past;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that EU membership continues to be Serbia’s strategic goal and that it is among the priorities of the newly elected government; takes note of the positive fact that all of the parliamentary parties are supportive of Serbia’s EU integration process;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the importance of the swift implementation of the revised enlargement methodology based on thematic negotiation chapter clusters and phasing-in to individual EU policies and programmes, in order to accelerate the overall negotiation process and provide clear and tangible incentives of direct interest to citizens of Serbia;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the momentum created by the new mandate following the 21 June 2020 elections in Serbia is an opportunity to make important progress towards Serbia’s European perspective; advocates for the opening of additional negotiating chapternotes that the European Commission assessed that an overall balance is currently ensured between progress under the Rule of Law and normalisation, on the one side, and progress in the negotiations across chapters, on the other side; advocates for the opening of all technically prepared negotiating chapters and to accelerate the overall accession negotiation process as Serbia makes the necessary commitments to reform; notes that the opening of chapters is a tool for achieving sustainable pro-European change in Serbia;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Council to take, in close cooperation with the European Commission and where appropriate with the inclusion of the Serbian partners, the necessary steps and adjustments in order to implement the provisions of the new enlargement methodology, especially the ones concerning the thematic negotiation clusters, the role of the Stabilization and Association Councils and the country specific IGCs;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on Serbia and the EU Member States to pursue a more active and effective communication policy on the European perspective, aimed at both Serbian and EU citizens and continue the coordinated efforts on increasing the visibility of the EU funded projects;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the establishment of the Inter-Party Dialogue (IPD) facilitated by the European Parliament and the initial measures taken by the Serbian authorities and the parliamentary majority to improve electoral conditions; welcomes the establishment of a Working Group for improving electoral conditions; calls for further implementation of all commitments undertaken in the framework of the IPD;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the new government to focus onkeep up fundamental reforms and address structural shortcomingand structural reforms in the areas of rule of law, fundamental rights, the functioning of democratic institutions and public administration;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges Serbia to deliver convincing results, including a sustainable track record with effective investigations in areas of concern such as the judiciary, freedom of expression and the fight against corruption and organised crime; reiterates its call for justice from 2018 with regard to the unlawful demolition of private property in Belgradenotes that the new Law on prevention of corruption has started with its implementation from 1 September 2020;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. UrgNotes the Serbian parliament to adopt constitutional reforms aimed at strengthening the indepat the Government has drafted a proposal for constitutional reforms, which have received a positive assessment from the Venice Commission, and sent it to the competent committee of the Assembly, which should adopt amendmence of the judiciaryts in accordance with the prescribed procedure;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Reiterates the importance of the adoption of the Law on the financing of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes improvements to the practices and procedures of the national assembly; notes that use of the urgent procedure for adopting laws was significantly reduced and that the plenary discussed the annual reports of independent bodies and adopted conclusions; underlines that the quality of the legislative process still needs to be improved by increasing transparency and social dialogue and ensuring that independent regulatory bodies are empowered to exercise their oversight roles effectively;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the adoption of the new action plan for media strategy and calls for its full implementatiothe fact that a Working Group will be set up to monitor the implementation of the strategy and action plan;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. RegretsTakes note of the lack of sufficient progress on media freedom, abusive language, intimidation and even hate speech; urges Serbian authorities to take immediate measures to guarantee freedom of expression and media independencecontinue taking further steps in order to maintain and improve freedom of expression and media independence; welcomes the Government's announcement that it will form a Working Group for the safety of journalists;
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that the legal and institutional framework for upholding human rights is broadly in place and calls for its more effective implementation, with particular regard to the most vulnerable groups in society, including national minorities, in the areas of education, use of minority languages, adequate representation in public administration and the judiciary at all levels; reiterates its call for improved coordination and inclusion of stakeholders, for the full, consistent and timely implementation and periodic revision of the Action Plan for the Realization of Rights of National Minorities;
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the need forto continue protection ofng LGBTI rights; calls for more adequate responses from the authorities to hate speech and hate-motivated crimes;
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Commends the strong female representation in the new parliament and government; welcomes the substantial representation of national minorities in the parliament;
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes Serbia’s engagement in regional cooperation initiatives; encourages Serbia to sustain its efforts at all levels aimed at reconciliation and strengthening good neighbourly relations; welcomes the recent decisions of the Serbian Government concerning citizens of Albania to implement the Regional Agreement for Free Movement with ID Card;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that the normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a priority and a precondition for EU accession; calls for active and constructive engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue led by the EU Special Representative seeking a comprehensive and legally binding agreement, in accordance with international law; reiterates its call to move forward with the full implementation, in good faith and in a timely manner, of all the agreements already reached; highlights the importance of creating the Community of Serbian municipalities as it represents a crucial element of the 2013 Brussels Agreement;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Welcomes Serbia's active and constructive participation in the dialogue with Pristina and the implementation of the agreed obligations under the Brussels Agreement; welcomes the fact that Serbia has not introduced countermeasures to the Pristina authorities after the introduction of 100% tariffs on goods from Serbia introduced by Pristina in November 2018;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes the progress Serbia has made in the development of a functional market economy; invites Serbia to continue its efforts to boost competitiveness and long-term and inclusive growth through structural reforms; underlines the importance of developing entrepreneurial skills among youth;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Underlines that the contribution of Serbia to the protection of the European Union’s external border is of crucial importance and calls on the EU to intensify its support to border protection in the region;