2 Amendments of Nedzhmi ALI related to 2016/2031(INI)
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
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3. Takes note of Turkey’s recent rapprochement with Russia and the statements of the Turkish Government regarding the country’s possible accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation; reiterates that the EU is Turkey’s main trading partner and that two thirds of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Turkey comes from EU Member States; emphasises that the Customs Union requires Turkey to align its legislation with the acquis communautaire; Envisages that the legislative alignment will benefit the EU companies investing in or trading with Turkey, which will, in turn, promote growth and jobs both in the EU and Turkey.
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
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Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the growing geopolitical and economic challenges facing Turkey as a result of instability in its neighbourhood, terrorism and the aftermath of the coup attempt of 15 July 2016; stresses that while the chaos and instability in the Middle East, the Russian annexation of Crimea and intervention in Ukraine, are adversely affecting Turkey’s foreign trade within its neighbourhood, an upgraded Customs Union can help Turkey to overcome the challenges it faces, and contribute to transforming Turkey into a pillar of stability and an engine of growth for its citizens, if the necessary reforms are made by the government; emphasizes the strategic importance of the political and economic stability in the region for the security and welfare of the European citizens and further deepening and acceleration of Turkey and EU’s dialogue will enhance the sphere of European influence in the region;