Activities of François ALFONSI related to 2022/2205(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
2022 Report on Türkiye (debate)
Amendments (6)
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6 a (new)
Citation 6 a (new)
– Having regard to its previous resolutions, in particular those of 15 April 2015 on the centenary of the Armenian Genocide,
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note of the results of the recent presidential and parliamentary elections in Türkiye and considers them a sign foreboding political continuity in the country; notes with appreciation the presence of the Prime Minister of Armenia at the inauguration of the newly- elected President of Turkey; considers this as a highly important development which can have a positive impact on prosperity and security in the region; acknowledges the peaceful manner in which the Turkish people conducted this process and applauds the high turnout; regrets, however, that, as reflected by the OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission, the elections did not take place on a level playing field and were impacted, among other things, by essential freedoms being heavily hindered by the current legal framework and practice, and by the unjustified advantage enjoyed by the ruling parties;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates its profound sadness about the deadly, devastating earthquakes that shook south-eastern Türkiye and Syria on 6 February 2023 and its heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families; welcomes the international relief and recovery effort, including by the EU and its Member States; commends the humanitarian aid and rescue team provided by Armenia during the devastating earthquake as well as the historic visit of the Armenian Foreign Minister to Ankara.
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 13 – point 1 (new)
(1) Criticises strongly Turkey’s ongoing cross-border military operations against Kurdish-populated regions in Iraq and Syria; notes in particular the recent airstrike targeting a convoy including three US officials along with the key partner in the US-led fight against ISIS, and the detrimental effect of this and other regular airstrikes targeting the US- backed Syrian Democratic Forces on the ongoing mission to defeat ISIS, despite Turkey’s nominal participation as a member of the US-led International Coalition to Defeat ISIS; notes the detrimental impact of repeated Turkish airstrikes against the Sinjar region of Iraq, home to the Yazidi population which suffered genocide at ISIS’ hands in 2014; also criticises repeated air strikes against Northern Syria which have targeted civilian leaders, water, petrol and other basic humanitarian infrastructure; recalls the December 2022 message on behalf of the EP Plenary that Türkiye should avoid further escalation, including any cross- border incursion, and rather ‘act in a responsible manner and contribute to regional stability and security’;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 13 – point 1 (new)
(1) Welcomes the ongoing process of normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey without any preconditions, encourages Turkey to pave the way for genuine reconciliation between the Turkish and Armenian peoples, including settling the dispute of the Armenian Genocide, fully respecting its obligations to protect Armenian and other cultural heritage, and to fulfill the agreements reached during the bilateral talks such as opening the airspace and the border between two countries; encourages Turkey, once again, to recognize the Armenian Genocide;
Amendment 386 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 17 – point 1 (new)
(1) Reiterates that domestic conflicts with European borders can and have been solved through peaceful dialogue; therefore advocates for a ceasefire and the resumption of peace talks between Türkiye and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) from 2013-2015, to the mutual benefit of both parties to the conflict and civilians in Türkiye; therefore also advises a review of the PKK’s inclusion on EU terror lists, in line with the landmark 2021 case in the Belgian Court of Cassation which found that the PKK should be considered a legitimate party to a civil conflict, in addition to the historic ruling by the EU Court of Justice that the EU Council had failed to provide sufficient evidence for the PKK’s continued listing as a terrorist organisation; further expresses its hope that such a review would pave the way for an enduring, negotiated peace settlement and truth and reconciliation process, in line with principles of international law;