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2 Amendments of Maria Eleni KOPPA related to 2008/2149(INI)

Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Recalls the Presidency Conclusions of the Thessaloniki European Council of 19- 20 June 2003, at which a promise was given to all Western Balkan states that they would join the European Union, as well as the Salzburg EU/Western Balkans Declaration of 11 March 2006, which reaffirmed the importance of good neighbourly relations and the need to preserve peace and enhance stability and security in the Western Balkans;
2008/10/14
Committee: AFET
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Given that the international financial crisis has reached Europe and may have indirect effect on trade and foreign investment in the Western Balkans, calls on the Commission to monitor developments and, if necessary, to adopt adequate measures in order to guarantee the smooth continuation of the Stabilisation and Association process (SAP), which is an important factor for stability in the region and in the best interests of the EU itself.
2008/10/14
Committee: AFET