15 Amendments of Boris ZALA related to 2015/2274(INI)
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, was a notable achievement for European diplomacy in particular, and that Europe isand Iran are now responsible for not simply ensuring its strict and full implementation, but for maintaining the spirit of negotiations in a way that benefits the peoples of both Iran and the EU; points out that EU's credibility as a global actor, as demonstrated in the Iran nuclear negotiations, is tied to EU's consistency in promoting universal rights as a basis for its external action;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Believes that EU has the opportunity and a strategic interest in Iran's re-integration into the international system, a goal that is most effectively pursued by strengthening the forces of reform, openness and the rule of law in Iran;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that EU-Iran relations should be developed through multi-layered dialogue involving political, technical and people-to-people contacts; supports the opening of EU-Iran relations for the mutual benefit of both parties, based on a realistic assessment of common interests and differences, with a view to encouraging step-by-step expansion of cooperation in a climate of confidence-building, foremost for the benefit of the peoplesand subject to Iran's willingness to tackle critical issues pertaining to democracy and universal values, and respect for human rights obligations enshrined in the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran and, the EU; supports, in this regard, the Commission’s commitment to a renewed engagement wiInternational Covenant on Political and Civil Rights and the Iran based on ‘a dialogue of the four Cs’: a dialogue that is comprehensive in scope; cooperative in the fields where Iran and the EU have mutual interests; critical, open and frank in areas where Iran and the EU disagree but are looking for common ground; and that is overall constructive in tone and practicenternational Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; welcomes the institutional changes made within the European External Action Service (EEAS) to reflect the new period of EU- Iran relations; welcomes the steps taken by the EEAS for the establishment of an EU Delegation in Tehran, not least to build a wider basis for growing cooperation between the EU and Iran, and to step up EU's engagement with Iran's civil society;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Insists on the importance of developing the parliamentary dimension of EU-Iran relations as part of the strategy for re-establishing mutual trust; reiterates its support, in this regard, for the proposal discussed between Parliament and the Majlis for an inter-parliamentary dialogue on counter-terrorism; welcomes the renewed political dialogue between the EU and Iran, including on human rights; recognises that while there is suspicion and mistrust on both sides, there is also a long history between many Member States and Iran and that Iran has a strong ambition to have good relations with Europe, which provides the potential for a relationship based on mutual trust and respect; reiterates that the EU does not seek to interfere in internal political choices in this country or in any other, but seeks cooperation based on mutual respect for international standards and principles; believes that the full normalisation of relations can only occur by means of regular and sustained dialogue and that, to overcome existing mistrust and suspicion on both sides; believes that the full normalisation of relations can only occur by means of regular and sustained dialogue and on the basis of Iran's sustained commitment to improve its human rights situation and a constructive role in regional security, the immediate priority should be to broaden the scope of EU-Iran relations in areas where there is common agreement to do so; believes, however, that the ultimate aim must be one of a reciprocal partnership between Iran and the EU;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recognises that differences exist between the EU and Iran on thDeplores Iran's extensive use of the death penalty; nevertheless beli, and its status as a country with the world's highest levels cooperation on anti-narcotics programmes and on the question of juvenile executions, in line withof executions per-capita; is particularly worried by the scale of juvenile executions and death penalty for drug-related crimes, and points out that they contravene Iran’'s own legal commitments, could provide a common agenda for addressing this question; welcomes, in this regard, the possibility that the newly- elected Majlis is considering legislation to exclude some drug-related offences from the list of crimes punishable with the death penalty;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Takes note of the fact that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences would dHighlights the scope for EU assistance and dialogue on combating drug trafficking, provided that Iran authorities take steps to abolish the prasctically reduce the number of executions (up to 80 % accorde of juvenile executions as a matter of urgency; ing to Iranian estimates); calls for EU-Iran cooperation in the fight against drugs as a way of addressing the issue of executions in the countryhis context, invites the Commission and the EEAS to explore options for stronger EU-Iran cooperation in the fight against drugs; calls on the Commission to provide technical assistance and administrative capacity- building for Iran to enable it to secure its borders with Afghanistan and Iraq;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the EEAS to explore the possibility of establishing anmoving towards a future institutional framework for cooperation with Iran, such as a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) or a Framework Agreement.;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes note of Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; believes that European investments are key for Iran to achieve this goalUnderlines that European investments are critical for reaching Iran's own stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; stresses that for Iran to realise its economic potential, it will have to take steps to create a transparent, economic environment conducive to international investment and take, including the rule of law, independence of the judiciary, stability of property rights, and anti- corruption measures, particularly regarding compliance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force; calls on the EU to fully support Iran’'s efforts in this reform process via, in particular, support for workwhich, if successful, could pave the way towards forging a bilateral investment treaty between the EU and Iran; calls for the EU to develop economic cooperation with Iran; takes note that Iran is the world’'s largest economy outside the WTO; supportbelieves, in this regard,that the EU should, in principle, encourage and support Iran’'s bid to join the WTO; , once and if Iran moves forward the requisite reforms;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Recalls the impact that extraterritorial USthe lifting of international sanctions, in particular US-related sanctions on banks, will have on the willingness of businesses willing to invest in Iran; insists on the need to address this and other financial matters tobelieves that both Iran and EU have a shared interests in createing the necessary conditions for businesses to prosper in Iran and contribute to Iranians feeling relief from sanctions in their everyday lives;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that the lifting of sanctions by the EU and the international community as laid down in the JCPOA is an important element in demonstrating European good faith towards Iran, as well as providingwill yield mutual economic benefits; calls for emphasis to be placed on the quality as well as on the quantity of investments, and for an initiative to assess whether new investments uphold the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights similar to that undertaken when sanctions were lifted in Myanmar/Burma;
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Takes note that because of its geostrategic location, the size of its population, its oil and natural gas reserves and its influence in the region, Iran is a major player in the Middle East and the Gulf region; stresses that the pursuit of Iranian interestsIranian strategic interests are best served by a restored regional stability, and their pursuit does not and should not be in competition with other major players in the region;
Amendment 271 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Believes that the nuclear deal opens the possibility for cooperation in resolving the region’'s security crisis, which have been compounded by Iran's support for Shia militias, strategic competition with Saudi Arabia, as well as Iran's involvement in Iraqi political and security affairs; believes that Iran can and should play a stabilisation role in the region; believes that the whole region can benefit from a normalisation of relations with Iranbetween Iran and other key players;
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Believes EU-Iran political dialogue should call oresult in Iran to playing a constructive role in solving the political crises in Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and Afghanistan, based on respect for international law and the sovereignty of these countries; calls, in this regard, for a model of EU diplomacy based on political rather than religious differences and on the principle of ensuring respect, safety and security for peoples in all countries in the Middle East, without exception;
Amendment 305 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes Iran’s readiness to support the current efforts to bring stability to Iraq, and calls for additional efforts to bring Calls for additional and sustained efforts by Iran to help bring all the militias operating in Iraq under the authority of the Iraqi army; points out that Iran's political and funding to the military activities of Hezbollah and Hamas contribute to the deterioration of regional security, and calls on Iran to hallt the militias operating in the country under the authority of the Iraqi army; welcomes Iran’s contribution to the fight against ISIS/Da’eshpolicy; points out that Iran, the EU and the rest of the international community have a shared responsibility and interest in defeating ISIS/Da'esh, encourages Iran's to step up its contribution, in maximum coordination and cooperation with the global coalition; notes the agreement between Iran and Australia to share intelligence on the fight against ISIS/Da’'esh;
Amendment 350 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Believes that Iran’'s revolutionary legacy and its constitution as an Islamic State must not be an impediment for finding common ground on matters related to democracy or human rightsis and must not be an impediment for greater internal and external openness, and progress toward democracy, rule of law and adherence to human rights; declares the EU's maximum readiness to support Iran on this path through mutual dialogue and expansion of cooperation;