Activities of Maria Eleni KOPPA related to 2011/0404(COD)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II)
Amendments (11)
Amendment 11 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) A European State which has applied to join the Union can become a member only when it has been confirmed that it meets the membershipaccession criteria agreed at the Copenhagen European Council in June 1993 and provided that the accession does not overstretch the capacity of the Union to integrate the new member. These criteria relate to the stability of institutions guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law, good governance, respect of human rights and respect for, and protection of, minorities, the development of the economy that must be sufficient to withstand the competitive pressure in the internal market, and the ability to assume not only the rights but also and most importantly the obligations under the Treaties.
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The accession process is based on objective criteria and the application of the principle of equal treatment of all applicant countries. Progression towards accession depends on the capacity of the applicant country to undertake the necessary reforms to align its political, institutional, legal, administrative and economic systems with the principles, rules, standards, policies and practices in the Union.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The European Council has granted the status of candidate country to Iceland, Montenegro, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and, Turkey and Serbia. It has confirmed the European perspective for Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia as well as and Kosovo, which are considered potential candidates.
Amendment 15 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Assistance under this Regulation should be provided in accordance with the enlargement policy framework defined by the Union for each beneficiary country reflected in the annual enlargement package of the Commission, which includes the Progress Reports and the Enlargement Strategy, in the Stabilisation and Association agreements and in the European or Accession Partnerships. Assistance should mainly focus on a limited number of policy areas that will help beneficiary countries strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law, reform the judiciary and public administration, respect fundamental rights and promote gender equality and non- discrimination. It should also enhance their economic and social development, underpinning a smart, sustainable and inclusive growth agenda in line with the Europe 2020 strategy and to align progressivefully with the Copenhagen criteria. The coherence between the financial assistance and the overall progress made in the implementation of the pre-accession strategy should be strengthened.
Amendment 17 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8 a) It is indispensable to involve more and more non-governmental organizations in the design and implementation of IPA-funded projects to ensure that IPA assistance reflects real needs and expectations, to raise the profile of IPA projects and to promote the development of a vibrant civil society in the recipient countries;
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, enhanced respect for minority rights, promotion of gender equality and religious freedom, non-discrimination and freedom of the press, the media and the internet and promotion of good neighbourly relations;
Amendment 23 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – point v
(v) the development of civil society and the launching and strengthening of the social dialogue;
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point i
(i) the achievement of Union standards in the economy and economic governance and fighting corruption and fraud; taking account also of the needs and the challenges created by the global economic crisis;
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point iii
(iii) combating unemployment, fostering employment and developing human capital;
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b – point v
(v) the protection of natural resources, the sustainable management of rare earth metals, the development of physical capital, nuclear safety, the improvement of connections with Union and regional networks.
Amendment 33 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) combating unemployment, in particular youth unemployment; employment, social policies and human resources development;