18 Amendments of Ramona Nicole MĂNESCU related to 2016/2314(INI)
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12
Citation 12
— having regard to the Presidency conclusions of 13 December 2016 on the enlargement and stabilisation and association processes,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15
Citation 15
— having regard to UN Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999), to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion of 22 July 2010 on the accordance with international law of the unilateral declaration of independence in respect of Kosovo, and to UN General Assembly Resolution 64/298 of 9 September 2010, which acknowledged the content of the ICJ opinion and welcomed the EU’s readiness to facilitate dialogue between Serbia and KosovoBelgrade and Pristina,
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EU has placed the rule of law at the core of its enlargement policy and Stabilisation and Association Process;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the entry into force of the EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) on 1 April 2016 as the first contractual relationship and an essential step for the integration of Kosovo into the EU; welcomes the launch of the European Reform Agenda on 11 November 2016 as a platform to facilitate implementation of the SAA and calls on Kosovo to show clear political will and determination to implement the agreed roadmap including the setting up of the coordination mechanism for the implementation of the SAA, and to seize the positive momentum created by the SAAis Agreement;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges the leaders of the Kosovo- Serbian community to take full ownership of their place and role in theKosovo institutions of the country, acting independently from Belgrade and constructively for the benefit of all the people of Kosovo;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes with concern that the post of Minister of European Integration still remains vacant and that this undermines the coherence and effectiveness of SAA implementation policies; underlines that the path towards EU integrationframework of relations with the EU requires a strategic long-term vision and sustained commitment in the adoption and implementation of the necessary reforms;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Encourages the remainingTakes note that five Member States to proceed with thehave not recognition ofzed Kosovo; stresses that recognition would be beneficial to the normalisation of relations between Belgrade and Pristinain this regards, takes positive note of the constructive approach of all EU Member States in facilitating and strengthening the relations between EU and Kosovo with the aim of socio/economic development, rule of law consolidation and for the benefit of the people of Kosovo; encourages a posiconstructive approach with regard to Kosovo’s participation in international organisations;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the proposal by the Commission to grant visa liberalisation, which would be a very positive step for Kosovo on the path to European integrationfurther step in the framework of relations between EU and Kosovo; is concerned by the stalemate in the Assembly with regard to the ratification of the demarcation agreement with Montenegro, and stresses that visa liberalisation can only be granted once Kosovo has fulfilled all criteria, including with regard to building up a track record of high-level convictions for corruption and organised crime;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the progress made in implementing the various agreements signendorsed since August 2016 in the normalisation process with Serbia, after months of little to no progress; calls on both Kosovo and Serbia to show more engagement and sustained political will as regards the normalisation of relations and recalls that this is a condition for accession toe process of normalisation of relations with Belgrade is an essential principle of the EUSAA; takes note of some progress on other technical issues such as cadastre, university diplomas and licence plates and on the implementation of the agreement on the Mitrovica Bridge; welcomes the allocation of an independent international telephone code to Kosovo; reiterates its call on the European External Action Service to carry out an evaluation of the performance of the sides in fulfilling their obligations;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that the Association of Serbian Municipalities has not yet been set up and that the Statute still has to be drafted, and urges Kosovo to establish the association in line with the agreement reached under the EU-facilitated dialogue and with the ruling of the Kosovo Constitutional Court; expresses concern at the continued presence of Serbia’s parallel structures and calls for their dismantlement; encourages all stakeholders to find an acceptable and mutually agreeable long-term solution for the status of the Trepca mining complex;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Expresses serious concerns at the lack of progress with regard to the protection of freedom of expression and media freedom, and at the increased political interference and pressure and intimidation exerted on the media; urges the Kosovo authorities in Pristina to fully recognise and protect freedom of expression in line with EU standards and to end impunity for attacks against journalists;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the agreement signed by Kosovo and SerbiaPristina and Belgrade on 30 November 2016 on the final steps for the implementation of the Justice Agreement, reached within the Dialogue of 9 February 2015, which will enable the judicial institutions of the country to become operational in the entire territory ofthroughout Kosovo;
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Reiterates its concern about the very slow progress in the fight against corruption and organised crime and calls for renewed efforts and a clear political will to tackle these issues; regrets that corruption and organised crime go unpunished in certain areas of Kosovo, notably in the north; is concerned that the track record of investigations, prosecutions, final convictions and confiscation and sequestration of criminal assets remains low; calls for directeffective and effectiveicient cooperation between Kosovo and Serbia, as well as between all the countries in the region, in the fight against organised crime; stresses that Kosovo’s membership of Interpol and cooperation with Europol win the fight against organized crime through existing channels, both with Serbia and with the countries in the region, as well as with Interpol and Europol structures which should facilitate these efforts;
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to address gender mainstreaming as a priority and to ensure that governing bodies and authorities lead by example; is concerned about the structural challenges hampering the implementation of the law on gender equality, and remains concerned about the under-representation of women in decision-making positions; is concerned that no progress has been made on combating domestic and gender-based violence; urges the authorities to encourage publicly and put in place protection mechanisms and shelter measures for women who break the silence and denounce domestic violence, and welcomes in this respect the NGO ‘Be a Man’ founded by men in Pristina;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Regrets the slow pace of Kosovo’s efforts to build an adequate and efficient administrative capacity, which is preventing ithe country from fully implementing the laws adopted and using EU funds effectively; regrets the political interference and politicisation of staff in public administration at all levels;
Amendment 256 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the extension of the mandate of EULEX Kosovo and urges Kosovo to continue to cooperate actively to the full and unhindered execution by EULEX of its mandate; calls for continued EU efforts in further strengthening independent justice, police and customs systems beyond 2018 with a view to Kosovo’s full ownership of these functions; calls for an efficient and smooth transition of judicial cases dealt with by EULEX prosecutors to national prosecthe competent rule of law authorsities in Kosovo;
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Warmly welcomes the Council of Europe’s decision to grant Kosovo observer status in its Parliamentary Assembly as of January 2017 in respect of Kosovo-related sessions; supports Kosovo’s efforts to integrate into the international community; calls, in this connection, for the participeffective cooperation of Kosovo win all the relevant regional and international organisations and urges Serbia to stop interfering in this process;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Urges the Kosovo authorities to adopt a credible long-term energy strategy based on energy efficiency, the diversification of energy sources and the development of renewables; calls on the government to respect the agreement to close down Kosovo A power plant and make use of the EUR 60 million allocated for this purpose by the EU within the framework of IPA funds; calls for a hydropower strategy for the Western Balkans as a whole;