Activities of László TŐKÉS related to 2015/2002(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Review of the European neighbourhood policy (debate) HU
Amendments (11)
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses the importance and timeliness of the review of the ENP; emphasises that the revised ENP should be able to provide a quick and adequate response to the situation on the ground, while also putting forward a long-term vision for developing relations with the neighbouring countries in line with its commitment to promote the core values on which it is based;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that respect for the universal fundamental values of human rights, rule of law and democracy on which the EU is founded must remain at the core of the revised policy and guide the EU's relations with its neighbours;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that the renewed policy must be more strategic, with a real political vision, and politically driven and reflect a clear analysis and comprehensive understanding of the EU's interest; calls for special envoys to be appointed for the East and the South, with the task of politically coordinating the revised policy and adequately pursuing the EU's interests as well as promoting its core values as articulated in the ENP;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Urges that short-, medium- and long- term priorities and strategic objectives be defined, bearing in mind that the ENP should aim to create different levels of cooperation in different areas among and with the ENP countries; stresses that in defining its approach the EU should look at its priorities and those of the individual countries concerned, together with their level of development, considering in particular the interests of society on the whole and not only those of the political elite;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that local ownership and inclusiveness should be key aspects of the new approach so as to ensure that the benefits of the ENP reach all levels of society throughout the country, via improved communication of ENP objectives in society, with special focus on the inclusion of women, as well as young people as key actors in shaping the future;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls onUrges the EU to improve its coordination with other donors and international financial institutions in line with its commitment to become a more responsible, respected and effective global actor in the region, and calls for joint programming with its Member States; considers that better coordination with and among the Member States is necessary in order to achievndispensable to achieve and pursue a common approach to the short- and medium-term goals of the EU's cooperation with neighbouring countries;
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers support for democracy, the rule of law and human rights to be central to the ENP; stresses that the EU shouldand its member states must be willing and ready to offer incentives and know-how and expertise to help overcome the social challenges and economic costs of undertaking democratic reforms;
Amendment 321 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines the continuous need to focus on strengthening and consolidating democracy, the rule of law, the independence of the justice system, respect for minorities and diversity;cultural diversity as well as the need to combat discrimination against vulnerable groups and ethnic and religious minorities, highlights that capacity-building in national institutions, including their national assemblies, together with support for civil society, pro- democracy groups and political parties, will enhance political dialogue and pluralism and encourage a climate inspired by the respect of fundamental freedoms and universal human rights and foster levels of social trust;
Amendment 339 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses the importance oft role the ENP should play in contributing to the developingment of a thriving and active civil society in the processes of transformation and democratisation, which includes social partners and the business community; further stresses the significant role civil society can play in efficiently and effectively addressing key social issues and meeting local needs with the inclusion of young people, underlines the importance of European companies and their role in the promotion and dissemination of international standards for business;
Amendment 434 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Underlines the need for an overarching political strategy to restore the European political order while ensuring full compliance with international law and commitments, as laid down in the Helsinki Final Act of 1975, based on respect for human rights, minority rights and fundamental freedoms, independence, sovereignty and the territorial integrity of states, equal rights and self-determination of peoples and peaceful resolution of conflicts; notes that the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), as the biggest regional organisation responsible for security, can play an important role in this regard;
Amendment 465 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses the need to actively promote and assist in the peaceful settlement of conflicts in the region, using different tools and instruments, on the basis of the added value they may provide – such measures include its EU Special Representatives, confidence-building programmes and CSDP missions; urges the Commission to develop and implement more ambitious confidence-building programmes in conflict areas with a view of restoring dialogue and facilitating people-to-people exchange; calls on the VP/HR and the EEAS to develop innovative measures and approaches, including public communication strategies and informal consultations in order to support dialogue and reconciliation;