Activities of László TŐKÉS related to 2015/2229(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2014 and the EU policy on the matter (A8-0344/2015 - Cristian Dan Preda) HU
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2014 and the EU policy on the matter (debate) HU
Amendments (4)
Amendment 293 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60
Paragraph 60
60. Recalls that freedom of thought, conscience, religion and belief is a fundamental human right, as recognised in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as guaranteed by Article 18 of the UN International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; expresses its concern that a large number of UN countries still fail to abide by UN standards and use state repression, which may include physical punishment, prison terms, exorbitant fines and even the death penalty in violation of freedom of religion or belief;
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61
Paragraph 61
61. Calls on the EU and the Member States to step up their efforts to enhance respect for freedom of thought, conscience, religion and belief and to promote inter- religious dialogue when engaging with third countries; fully supports the EU practice of taking the lead on thematic resolutions at the UNHRC and at the UNGA on freedom of religion and belief; requests concrete action and measures towards the effective implementation of the EU Guidelines on the promotion and protection of freedom of religion or belief, including by ensuring systematic and consistent training of EU staff at Headquarters and in Delegations;
Amendment 391 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 78
Paragraph 78
78. Is deeply concerned that civil society is increasingly under assault worldwide with an increasing number of countries passing harsh laws to stifle their activities, restricting NGO access to foreign funding, introducing burdensome reporting requirements and severe penalties for non-compliance setting dangerous trends globally to other countries; recalls that independent civil society plays an essential role in the defence and advancement of human rights and in the functioning of democratic societies;
Amendment 398 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 79
Paragraph 79
79. Positively notes that in the new Action Plan the VP/HR reiterated the EU’s commitment to empowering local actors and civil society organisations, and stresses that, given the significant shrinking of its space, civil society, and in particular human rights defenders, requires increased attention and efforts from the EU; urges the EU and its Member States, therefore, to elaborate a coherent and comprehensive response to the major challenges that civil society, including human rights defenders, faces worldwide, keeping in mind that human rights defenders are key players for the consolidation of democratic principles, often at the risk of their own lives;