Activities of Göran FÄRM related to 2011/2191(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Accession Treaty : Treaty concerning the accession of the Republic of Croatia - Application of Croatia to become a member of the European Union (debate)
Amendments (4)
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Welcomes the progress made in the area of women’s rights and gender equality; is concerned, however, that women continue to be severely under- represented in economic and political decision-making bodies; calls on the Croatian authorities to swiftly finalise the implementation of the Gender Equality Act, to more actively promote the participation of women in politics, to strengthen the position of women on the labour market and to introduce the principle of equal pay;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Underlines that Croatia has ratified the eight core labour rights conventions of the International Labour Organisation (ILO); recognizes that although freedom to join trade unions is guaranteed by law, there are still restrictions in basic labour and trade union rights; encourages Croatia to further strengthen labour and trade unions rights, strengthen social dialogue within the decision-making process, in policy design and the capacity- building of social partners including the further strengthening of the Economic and Social Council;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Acknowledges the Croatian authorities’ efforts to consult civil society; encourages the Croatian authorities to take further steps to increase the participation of civil society organisations (CSO) in the society; stresses the crucial role of the CSOs in contributing to enhanced regional cooperation;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Recognizes that freedom of expression is provided for in Croatian law and generally respected; encourages the Croatian authorities to take further steps to ensure media independence and professionalism; calls on the Croatian authorities to continue to demonstrate their commitment to ensure that the media sector operates without political interference and that the independence of regulatory bodies is guaranteed;