Activities of Rebecca HARMS related to 2017/2283(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
EU-Ukraine Association Agreement (debate) DE
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the implementation of the EU Association Agreement with Ukraine PDF (440 KB) DOC (83 KB)
Amendments (15)
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the European Union firmly upholds its unwavering support and commitment to Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders and its support to the internationally coordinated sanctioning of governments and agents undermining Ukraine’s territorial integrity;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Welcomes all successful measures and steps to close the space for corruption and illicit enrichment, for example in the field of public procurement and gas trade;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the ongoing comprehensive judicial reform, but regrets the extent to which the existing judicial system in Ukraine still remains ineffective, corrupt and politically dependent; calls for a prompt establishment of the independent High Anti-Corruption Court in a transparent and trustworthy manner;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the work already delivered by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), but points to the problematic interference from the prosecutor general; underlines the importance of the independence of the special anti-corruption prosecutor and attempts to undermine anticorruption legal framework; stresses on the necessity to preserve the independence of NABU; underlines the importance of the independence of the special anti-corruption prosecutor and calls for effective investigation of allegations against the chief anti-corruption prosecutor regarding disrupting of NABU investigations;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that the government has committed to further amending the constitution in line with the recommendations of the Venice Commission; urges the speedy adoption of the new electoral code, and the law on party financing, and the renewal of Ukraine’s Central Electoral Commission, with appropriate political balance, which are vital elements for the credibility of Ukraine’s election process and the crucial elections coming up in 2019;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates its call to lift e- declaration requirements for NGO activists; strongly condemns the rising number of physical attacks against civil rights activists and journalists;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. While clearly underlining the primary responsibility of the Russian Federation and the separatists it backs, calls on the Ukrainian authorities to exert additional efforts to alleviate the suffering of the population affected by the conflict, including support for IDPs, war veterans, and through an easy access to pensions and social benefits and services for those living in the territories currently outside the government’s control;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Is deeply concerned by the recent cases of violence against Roma and the LGBTI community and calls for immediate and effective investigations by the authorities and vocal and public condemnation of these acts and their perpetrators by the government;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20b. Calls for the revision of Ukraine’s Strategy of Integration of the Roma National Minority into Ukrainian society to include monitoring of safety as a key priority and ensure the proper implementation of the strategy at all levels;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Calls for the setting up of state programs aimed at prevention of hate crimes and other forms of discrimination as part of the implementation of the National Human Rights Strategy;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Strongly condemns recent extradition/abduction of Turkish citizens to Turkey due to their alleged links to the Gülen movement in violation of the principle of rule of law and basic human rights; urges Ukrainian authorities to ensure that any extradition requests coming from third countries are processed in a transparent manner while following judicial procedures fully in line with European principles and standards and that all actions taken by local authorities must be in full respect of the rule of law, of human rights and fundamental freedoms; stresses that arbitrary procedures concerning arrest, detention or extradition are in violation of these principles; calls on the Ukrainian authorities to protect all asylum seekers and examine their requests in compliance with international conventions; urges the EU to support and help the Eastern Partnership countries withstand the pressure exerted by Turkey;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Praises Ukraine for good cooperation in the energy sector, not least the progress it has made in energy efficiency; emphasizes the key role of improved energy efficiency and renewable energy development also as vectors of economic growth and employment; points out the need for continued reforms, in particular to complete reform of the gas and electricity market, and to end existing monopolies, which will bring long-term economic benefits to industry and consumers; calls for enhancing energy cooperation within the Eastern Partnership, towards the implementation of 2015 Paris Climate Change Agreement;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Recalls that environmental governance is a key feature of the Association Agreement requirements; asks the authorities to reconsider the agreement and any future plans concerning the Dniester Hydro Power Complex, to bring them in line with international conventions and EU standards, ensuring public consultation of all parties concerned from Moldova and Ukraine including civil society and to protect the ecosystem and environment of the Dniester River;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 c (new)
Paragraph 25 c (new)
25c. Expresses its deep concern at the deterioration of ecological situation in the East of Ukraine as a consequence of the conflict, in particular problems related to water supply, which might have devastating consequences for the whole Europe and may lead to an irreversible disaster; urges all stakeholders to stop this from happening and to work with all means to assure a proper maintenance and water pumping at the mines;