7 Amendments of Marusya LYUBCHEVA related to 2013/2152(INI)
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24а. Emphasises the need to improve conditions for the free movement of EU citizens and to open the labour market in all the Member States in a way that does not limit the rights of citizens from the new Member States;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Emphasises that political transition and democratisation need to be bonded with respect for human rights, the promotion of justice, accountability, reconciliation, the rule of law and the establishment of democratic institutions; stresses the importance of redressing human rights abuses committed by former regimes; insists that the EU always advocate a context-sensitive approach to transitional justicethe adaptation of judicial systems to, and the aligning of reforms with, the conditions on democratic transition;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Strongly encourages the EU to support the development of an active and independent civil society worldwide, both politically that reflects national specificities while also being tightly bound to European values and financiallyternationally recognised principles and models, through, for example, the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR);
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Notes with concern that respecting the rights of minorities is one of the key challenges identified in the Commission’s Enlargement Strategy for 2012-2013; encourages the Member States to launch a general public debate on the acceptance of minorities throughand their inclusion in the education system, civil society engagement, improved living conditions and awareness-raising in general; regrets that the Roma community is particularly disadvantaged throughout the Western Balkans, which has an adverse effect on partnership processes; condemns the generally negative societal attitudes towards vulnerable groups such as the LGBT community and people with disabilities, which is a recurring issue in many enlargement countries;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34а. Points out that violations of the property rights of citizens of neighbouring countries, and especially the unresolved issue of the property of Bulgarian Thracian refugees, as referred to in the international agreements signed by Turkey and the European Parliament resolution of 21 May 2008 on Turkey’s 2007 progress report, adversely affect public opinion as regards Turkey’s partnership with the EU;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Regrets that in some countries civil society organisations continue to face serious constraints such as obstacles to the freedom of movement, lawsuits against NGO leaders, cumbersome administrative procedures, the aggressive use of criminal defamation laws against NGOs or a complete ban on their operation, restrictive rules controlling foreign funding or making the acceptance of financial support subject to authorisation; points out that greater efforts need to be made to reduce the democratic deficit, including by ensuring open access to European and international financing;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Notes with concern instances of selective justice in certain Eastern Neighbourhood countries; recalls that the EU has continually asked for the release of political prisoners, such as Yuliya Tymoshenko in Ukraineinsisted that when high-ranking state officials are held to account, their cases should be handled fairly and in line with the reforms to legislation and judicial systems; reiterates that political and criminal responsibility should be clearly separated in countries that are committed to democratic values;