14 Amendments of Tunne KELAM related to 2017/2035(INI)
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the high importance of enhancing political and economic relations of the EU with Kazakhstan, which should be based on shared commitments to international valuesdemocratic values, respect for human rights and the rule of law and guided by mutual interest;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. WelcomNotes the ambition expressed in the EPCA to enhance cooperation in diverse areas of concern and common interest;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. AcknowledgNotes that the EPCA introduced the possibility of negotiating a visa facilitation agreement between the EU and Kazakhstan;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. AcknowledgNotes 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, gravely 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 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. 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 2015;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9b. Underlines that freedom of media and freedom of expression are essential in establishing and consolidating democracy, the rule of law and human rights; expresses concern on the draft media legislation aiming to implement rules for journalists to verify their information with state authorities; urges the Kazakh authorities to withdraw such amendments from their draft legislation and to ensure full independence of investigation and reporting for the journalists; further calls on Kazakh authorities to refrain from restricting access to state critical online and offline media in the land and from abroad;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 c (new)
Paragraph 9 c (new)
9c. Is concerned that number of activist have been imprisoned under the broadly worded Criminal Code provisions on “inciting national discord” and “spreading information that is known to be false”, including Maks Bokayev and Talgat Ayan, who serve 5-year prison term, following their participation in the peaceful land reform protests in Kazakhstan in Spring 2016; editor Guzyal Baydalinova, civil society activists Ermek Narymbaev and Bolatbek Blyalov and political activist Serikzhan Mambetalin; urges Kazakhstani government to release all of them and to drop charged against them;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 d (new)
Paragraph 9 d (new)
9d. Notes that domestic legislation on Freedom of Assembly and Freedom of Association is extremely restrictive; several human rights groups have faced increased inspections from tax authorities, and some of these groups are facing excessive fines;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes Kazakhstan’s constructive cooperation in international relations and its multi-vector foreign policy;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Condemns the closure of the independent trade union CITUK and arbitrary sentencing of its president Larisa Kharkova in July 2017; reminds the Kazakh authorities the need to guarantee independent and impartial judiciary and to enable real social dialogue by also fostering the existence and functioning of independent trade unions;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. EncouragesCalls on Kazakhstan to take pro- active and concrete steps on political and democratic reforms, including a clearer separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches, and introducing further checks and balances within the constitutional system, in line with the country’s international commitments under various UN, OSCE and Council of Europe instruments;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. RecommeFinds that the EU should consistently include in its political dialogue with Kazakhstan, the issues of the rule of law and democracy, fundamental freedoms and human rights;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Voices understanding forNotes the country’s multi-vector foreign policy, including building good neighbourly relations with Russia and China and other partners;