Activities of Milan HORÁČEK related to 2008/2104(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Recommendation to the Council on the new EU-Russia agreement (debate)
Amendments (12)
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas EU relations with Russia remain very important for the purposes of pragmatic cooperation, and whereas the EU shares with Russia not only economic and trade interests but also an objective to act in the international arena, as well as in the European neighbourhood; whereas enhanced cooperation and good- neighbourly relations between the EU and Russia should be of key importance to the stability, security and prosperity of the whole of Europe; whereas strong respect for the rule of law and existing agreements between the EU and Russia as well as for the commitments undertaken within the Council of Europe and the OSCE should be at the core of this partnership,
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the conclusion of an agreement on future cooperation remains of the utmost importance for further development and intensification of cooperation between the two sides; whereas the EU’s policy towards Russia must be based on unity and solidarity and whereas the EU should speak with one voice, and EU Member States should anyway inform, and consult in due time with, the other Member States potentially concerned by bilateral agreements with Russia,
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the new comprehensive agreement designed to replace the current PCA must represent an improvement in quality and reflect the whole breadth of the cooperation, the new realities of the 21st century, as well as compliance with the principles of international relations and respect for democratic norms and human rights; whereas the political dialogue and cooperation as well as respect for the shared common values and commitments constitute the basic requirements for the smooth and comprehensive implementation of the future PCA,
Amendment 61 #
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the Russian Federation is a member of the Council of Europe and thus has committed itself to the objectives of the Council, which are, in particular, to promote democracy and respect for human rights, and to consolidate democracy and stability in Europe, whereas the EU should strongly defend the principle that the rule of law and respect for existing commitments in these organisations is vital to the success of the EU-Russia partnership,
Amendment 65 #
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the continued existence of political prisoners and the treatment of human rights defenders contradicts the commitment of the Russian Federation to strengthening the rule of law in Russia and end ‘legal nihilism’,
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas the underlying principles governing economic and trade relations between the EU and the Russian Federation should be reciprocity, sustainability, transparency, predictability, reliability, non-discrimination and good governance, whereas the new agreement should be legally binding and envisage clear dispute-settlement mechanisms,
Amendment 85 #
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas the EU’s policy towards Russia must be based on unity, solidarity and mutual accountability between the Member States; whereas Member States should consult as much as possible with each other on possible bilateral deals or disputes with Russia that might affect the general EU interests; whereas internal consultation would greatly enhance trust among Member States when it comes to developing EU policy on Russia;
Amendment 89 #
Proposal for a recommendation
Recital L b (new)
Recital L b (new)
Lb. whereas the ongoing economic crisis that is deeply affecting both Russia and the EU offers an opportunity for a new start of bilateral relations based on a better and franker mutual understanding that avoids the suspicions and the shortfalls of the past and provides the basis for the definition and the enhancement of real shared common values,
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 - point a
Paragraph 1 - point a
a) continue to insist on a broad and wide- ranging and legally binding agreement covering the whole range of cooperation between the parties and representing a step up from the current PCA;
Amendment 116 #
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 - point b b (new)
Paragraph 1 - point b b (new)
bb) take the view that the regular six- monthly EU-Russia human rights consultation has failed to produce any tangible results since its establishment in 2005 and needs to be reformed, in order to allow for a substantial and result-oriented dialogue on human rights issues in Russia and the EU and on EU-Russian cooperation on human rights issues in international forums;
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 - point g
Paragraph 1 - point g
g) raise concerns with the Russian government decision to recognisze Abkhazia and South Ossetia and to sign military-assistance and cooperation agreements with the de facto authorities of these two Georgian provinces, since these steps undermine the territorial integrity of Georgia, as insisted upon by the relevant UN resolutions, and call into question Russia’s role as an impartial moderator in the peace process; urges the Russian Government to facilitate the tasks of the EU Monitoring Mission all over the two separatist regions;
Amendment 162 #
Proposal for a recommendation
Paragraph 1 - point o a (new)
Paragraph 1 - point o a (new)
oa) urge the Council to develop informal guidelines as to how the principles of solidarity and mutual accountability could underpin EU-Russia relations, with the aim of developing a more united and consistent policy vis-à-vis Russia;