24 Amendments of Nicole KIIL-NIELSEN related to 2013/2168(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
- having regard to EU Regulation 978/2012 on the General System of Preferences and notably the special incentive arrangement for 'sustainable development and good governance' ("GSP+"),
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4 b (new)
Citation 4 b (new)
- having regard to Annex VIII of the above regulation listing the UN/ILO Conventions on core human and labour rights and those related to the environment and to governance principles, which Pakistan has ratified and has agreed to effectively implement,
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 a (new)
Citation 7 a (new)
- having regard to the September 18 report by UN Special rapporteur on Human Rights and Counterterrorism, Ben Emmerson, on "Promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism", and the September 13 report by UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions, Christof Heyns, on "Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions",
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7 b (new)
Citation 7 b (new)
- having regard to the resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly on 19 December 2013 on Promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Pakistan’'s regional conduct and EU-Pakistan relations are of major and growing consequence to EU interestsstrategic role in the region and its relationship to its neighbours are of major and growing importance to the EU, given the country’'s pivotal location at the heart of a volatile neighbourhood, its centrality to security and development in Central and South Asia, and its crucial role in combating terrorism, non-proliferation, drug trafficking and other transnational threats, all of which affect the security and well-being of European citizens;
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas Pakistan has one of the highest out-of-school population in the world with an estimated 12 million children not attending school and about two third of Pakistani women and half of Pakistani men being illiterate; whereas the country is still ranked 134 out of 135 countries in the World Economic Forum's 'gender gap' report;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas Pakistan is among the twelve countries most affected by climate change in the last twenty years, according to the Global Climate Risk Index, has been victim of severe flooding and water shortage and is directly affected by the glacial retreat on the Himalayas and Karakorum ranges;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D d (new)
Recital D d (new)
Dd. whereas the Pakistani government has formally submitted a resolution to the UN General Assembly on 19 December clarifying that Pakistan is clearly opposing US drone strikes on its territory;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D e (new)
Recital D e (new)
De. whereas starting on 1 January 2014 Pakistan is now integrated into the EU's special General System of Trade Preferences (GSP+);
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D f (new)
Recital D f (new)
Df. whereas in September 2012 Ali Enterprises factory in Karachi was devastated by a fire, resulting in the death of 286 trapped workers, producing jeans for the European market, whereas the integration of Pakistan into the GSP plus scheme could boost production in the textile sector and make improvements of labour rights and production conditions ever more important;
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view, however, thatAcknowledges however, that accomplishing greater social justice, eradicating deep poverty and malnutrition in parts of the country, raising the basic education level, preparing the country for the effects of climate change and building a sustainable democracy and a pluralistic society will entail deep and difficult reforms of Pakistan’'s political and socio- economic order, which remains characterised by feudalistic structures of land ownership and political allegiances, imbalances in priorities between military spending and welfare provision, and a dysfunctional revenue collection system that systematically undercuts the state’'s capacity to deliver public goods;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates that good governance, accountable and inclusive institutions, separation of powers and respect for fundamental rights are the most effective framework forimportant elements to addressing the nexus of development and security in Pakistan; further believes that elected civilian governments, endowed with democratic legitimacy, devolution of power to the provinces and effective local government are best positioned to contain the tide of violence and extremism, restore state authority in the FATA areas, and ensure Pakistan’'s sovereignty and territorial integrity;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Supports, in this context, the intent of the Pakistani Government to enter into a peace dialogue with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), provided this paves the way for a political and lasting solution to the insurgency and a stable democratic order, respecting human rights; appeals however to the negotiators to take into account that the educational level - in particular of women - is an absolutely decisive element for the advancement of societies and to make schooling of girls an essential element in the negotiations; appreciates Pakistan’s continued commitment to fight terrorism on both sides of its border, and encourages the authorities to take bolder steps to further limit the possibilities for the recruitment and training of terrorists on Pakistan’s territory;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Takes note that the Pakistani government has clearly expressed its opposition to US drone strikes on its territory; believes therefore that such strikes are not reconcilable with international law and should be halted immediately; welcomes the UNGA resolution which calls for further clarification on the legal framework applicable for the use of armed drones;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes Pakistan’s contribution to state-building and reconciliation processes in Afghanistan, including assistance in facilitating the restart of peace talks; expects Pakistan’s positive attitude to continue in the run-up to Afghanistan’s presidential elections and beyond; warns, however, against escalatedexpresses concern about geopolitical competition among neighbouring powers over influence in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of NATO combat troops;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Expects Pakistan to play aSets its hope in Pakistan's constructive role in promoting regional stability, inter alia by supportingcluding when it comes to the presence of NATO and EU Member States in post- 2014 Afghanistan, by further advancing the trialogue format of engagement in Afghanistan with India, Turkey, China, Russia and the United Kingdom, and by fostering regional cooperation in the fight against the trafficking of people, drugs, and goods;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. ICalls concerned by reports that Pakistan ias considering exporting nuclear weapons to third countries, in particular Saudi Arabia; expects the EU and its Members States, despite official denials of the reports, to it make clear to Pakistan that the export of nuclear weapons is unacceptablea nuclear weapon state, to legally ban exports of all nuclear weapons related know how or material and to actively contribute to possible international efforts for the reduction and eventual elimination of all nuclear weapons;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recalls that EU-Pakistan relations traditionally developed inside a framework focused on development and trade; appreciates the significant and enduring contribution of EU development and humanitarian cooperation, and welcomes the prospective eligibility of Pakistan to benefit from the EU’s GSP Plus as from 2014underlines that cooperation particularly in the sectors of education, democracy building and climate change adaption should continue to receive primary focus;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Reiterates that progress in bilateral relations is linked to improvement in Pakistan’s human rights record, in particular as regards eradicating modern- day slavery, curbing gender-based violence, enhancing women’s rights, including that of access to education, promoting tolerance and protection of vulnerable minorities, preserving freedom of religion and belief, including by easing the strict anti-blasphemy legislation, and moving towards abolition of the death penalty; recognises that this requires the development of a reliable legal and judicial system at all levels, which is accessible to all;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls particularly on the Pakistani authorities: to apprehend and prosecute those inciting violence, or who are responsible for violent attacks on schools or minority groups such as Shia, including the Hazara community, Ahmadis, and Christians and to instruct the security forces to actively protect those facing attacks from extremist groups; to enact laws against domestic violence; to end enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and arbitrary detentions notably in Balochistan;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Welcomes the adoption of the bill to create a National Human Rights Commission in 2012 and urges the government to set it up so that it can start functioning;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Recalls that the EU's GSP Plus which Pakistan benefits from as of 2014, is only granted to countries which have agreed in a binding manner to implement international human rights, labour rights and environment and good governance conventions; underlines notably Pakistan's obligations under the conventions listed in Annex VIII and reminds the Commission of its obligation to monitor their effective implementation; recalls further that in case a country "does not respect its binding undertakings" the GSP plus shall be temporarily withdrawn;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 d (new)
Paragraph 17 d (new)
17d. Calls on the Pakistani government to sign up to the ILO/IFC led "Better Work Program", as promised, in order to give a push to improvements in health and safety standards for workers; calls on all those directly or indirectly responsible in the factory fire at Ali Enterprises garment factory, including the involved Social Accountability auditing company and European retailers to finally pay the survivors of the fire full, long-term and fair compensation which still has not been done;