10 Amendments of Peter van DALEN related to 2019/2170(INI)
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Albania has continued making sustainedfar too few efforts on its path towards the EU, meetingand has not yet met the conditions for holding the first intergovernmental conference;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the country still needs to keep making lots of progress in the consolidation of democratic institutions and procedures, in ensuring the proper functioning of its judicial institutions, and by safeguarding media freedom and minority rights;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the clear strategicNotes some progress in the orientation and commitment of Albania to European integration, manifesting itself in good neighbourly relations and the continued implementation of the accession- related reforms;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. RecallStresses that progress in accession under the revised enlargement methodology depends on lasting, in-depth and irreversible reforms across fundamental areas, in particular the rule of law and the fight against corruption;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. EncouraUrges political leaders to create a climate of confidence by overcoming the lack of dialogue and expresses its serious concern about the polarised political climate and lack of sustainable cross-party cooperation that continue to hamper the democratic process;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that the general elections of 25 April 2021 will be key for the country’s democratic consolidation; and the crackdown on corruption;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the creation of anti- corruption bodies and the fact that sustained investigations are being carried out by the newly established Special Anti- Corruption and Organised Crime Structure (SPAK), and indictments are being handed down by the Anti-Corruption and Organised Crime Courts, and underlines the need to maintain their independence and effectiveness in fighting impunity; stresses the need for Albania to crack down on corruption at all levels of society, especially within government;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for theexhaustive and rigorous efforts to dismantle local and international criminal networks, in particular the Albanian mafia, and to eliminate drug production and trafficking, to be intensified further, building on the significant efforts of recent years; welcomes the increased cooperation with Europol and the law enforcement institutions of EU Member States, and encourages the Albanian authorities to swiftly finalise the posting of an Albanian liaison prosecutor to the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust);
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the update on the anti- discrimination legislation and urges the authorities to ensure the effective prevention and prosecution of hate speech and hate crimes and antisemitism;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Welcomes Albania’s efforts in promoting tolerance, inter-religious harmony and addressing prejudice and discrimination, including antisemitism; calls for respect for freedom of expression and freedom of belief or religion;