5 Amendments of Anna Maria CORAZZA BILDT related to 2013/2945(RSP)
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15
Citation 15
– having regard to the fact that Turkey, for the eighth consecutive year, has still not implemented the provisions stemming from the EC-Turkey Association Agreement and the Additional Protocol thereto, and that the EU Council conclusions of 26 April 2004 on Cyprus have still not been implemented,
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. StressWelcomes the importance of achieving a common understanding between Turkey and the EU on the relevance for both the EU and Turkey of the readmission agreement and the roadmap leading to visa liberalisation; recalls that Turkey is one of the key transit countries for irregular migration to the EU and therefore calls on Turkey to sign and implement the readmission agreement without further delay; calls on the Commission in parallel to take steps towards visa liberalisationsignature by Turkey of the readmission agreement on 16 December 2013; calls on Turkey and the Commission to move forward in dialogue to make substantial progress fast on the roadmap leading to visa liberalisation; recalls that Turkey is one of the key transit countries for irregular migration to the EU and stresses the clear benefits of facilitating access to the EU for business people, academics, students and representatives of civil society;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -4 a (new)
Paragraph -4 a (new)
-4a. Is concerned about the recent developments in Turkey surrounding a major corruption investigation; strongly recalls the need to guarantee the independence and impartiality of the judicial process and for all parties concerned to fully respect the rule of law and the principle of separation of powers;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Commends the Conciliation Committee for reaching consensus on 60 constitutional amendments and calls on its Members to swiftly continue their work on a new Constitution for Turkey as this is essential for the reform process in Turkey; stresses the importance of achieving consensus in the framework of the constitutional reform process on an effective system of separation of powers and an inclusive definition of citizenship, in order to achieve a fully democratic Constitution that guarantees equal rights for all people of Turkey; underlines that Turkey, as a Member State of the Council of Europe, could benefit from active dialogue with the Venice Commission on the constitutional reform process; stresses that the rules governing the election and composition of the High Council of Judges and Prosecutors should be fully in line with the criteria of the Venice Commission;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. WelcomesUrges the full implementation of the democratisation package presented by the Government on 30 September 2013 and calls on the Government to duly consult the opposition and relevant civil society organisations in the preparation of the implementing legislation and to continue with its reform efforts towards revision of the electoral system, including the lowering of the 10% threshold, and the adequate inclusion of all components of Turkish society; calls on the Government to ensure that the legislation on hate crimes offers protection for all citizens, including minorities and LGBTI;