22 Amendments of Laima Liucija ANDRIKIENĖ related to 2017/2035(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Kazakhstan is the first Central Asian partnercountry to have signed an EPCA with the EU; whereas the EPCA, once ratified by all Member States and the European Parliament, will replace the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) of 1999, and whereas the text of the EPCA was made public on 15 July 2015;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. Whereas Kazakhstan joined the WTO on 1 January 2016;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. Whereas Kazakhstan joined the European Commission for Democracy through Law (Venice Commission) in March 2012;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that Parliament emphasised that progress in the negotiation of the EPCA must be linked to progress of political reform and real progress on respect for human rights, the rule of law, good governance and democratisation; expresses strong concerns that rights to freedom of expression, of peaceful assembly and association remain restricted; urges the country to implement fully the recommendations made by the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and of association in the outcome report on his mission to Kazakhstan in January 2015;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the fact that the EPCA establishes a solid basis for deepening of relations; notes that Kazakhstan is the first Central Asian partner country with whom the EU has negotiated and signed an EPCA;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Acknowledges some recent positive developments in the field of constitutional and administrative reforms as well as the establishment of a civil society consultative platform; is, however, concerned about the restrictive effects of the Criminal and Administrative Codes that entered into force in 2015 on civil society organisations and their activities;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes Kazakhstan’s constructive cooperation in international relations and its multi-vector foreign policys an important contributor to peace and stability on both regional and global levels;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recommends thatCalls on the EU to consistently include in its political dialogue with Kazakhstan, the issues of the rule of law and democracy, fundamental freedoms and human rights;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes Kazakhstan’s cooperation with the Venice Commission and calls for full implementation of its recommendations in the area of democratic reformsand judicial reforms in particular;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Recommends thatCalls on Kazakhstan to fully implement the recommendations from the OSCE/ODIHR international observation mission to the 20 March 2016 elections according to which the country still has a considerable way to go in meeting its OSCE commitments for democratic elections;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Urges the reversal of the negative trends in terms of freedom of the media, freedom of expression, and freedom of association and assembly, and freedom of religion; recommends Kazakhstan to apply the standards of the Council of Europe in its laws; urges the country to implement fully the recommendations made by the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of peaceful assembly and of association in the outcome report on his mission to Kazakhstan in January 2015egal system;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes the multi-ethnic character of Kazakhstan and stresses the need for a protection of minorities and their rights, in particular with regard to the use of languages, freedom of religion or belief; non-discrimination and equal opportunities;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Calls on Kazakh authorities to fully engage in the annual EU-Kazakhstan Human Rights Dialogues as well as all other forums to exchange viewin order to reach a tangible progress on human rights situation in the country while paying particular attention to individual cases; recalls that the involvement of civil society in these dialogues and consultations must be guaranteed;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Notes with concern that adoption of recent anti-terrorism laws, including a bill proposing withdrawal of citizenship for terrorist suspects could lead to the suppression of peaceful and legitimate political opposition; urges the Kazakh authorities to avoid abusing this legislation with the aim of restricting freedom of speech, freedom of religion or belief, the independence of the judiciary or banning opposition activity;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Voices understanding for the country’'s multi-vector foreign policy, including building good neighbourly relations with Russia and China and other partners; ; recognises Kazakhstan as an important player in foreign and security policy not least due to the consistent role it plays in global nuclear disarmament and security, and its non-permanent membership on the UN Security Council in 2017-2018;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Recommends that the EU continue its support for regional cooperation in Central Asia, in particular the rule of law, confidence-building measures, water and resource management, border management, stability and security; supports, in this regard, Kazakhstan’s efforts in promoting good neighbourly relations and becoming stability guarantor in the region;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 1
Subheading 1
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Recalls that the EU is the country’s first trade and investment partner; notes that 80 percent of Kazakhstan's export to the EU consist of oil and gas; reiterates the importance of greater diversification of its trade with the EU;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Underlines that the EPCA provides significant boost to economic ties between the EU and Kazakhstan and enhance concrete cooperation in 29 key policy areas, including in the sectors of economic and financial cooperation, energy, transport, environment and others;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Welcomes Kazakhstan’s accession to the WTO which fostered economic and administrative modernisation, stemming from its accession to the WTO on 1 January 2016 of the country;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2
Subheading 2