8 Amendments of Elena BĂSESCU related to 2013/2081(INI)
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Notes that the European Neighbourhood Policy is in crisis, given the developments in numerous countries; believes, therefore, that, for reasons of solidarity and on account of our interest in peaceful and free development, the EU must strongly focus its instruments, inter alia by strengthening multilateral approaches in the region; stresses that the EU needs to give greater priority to the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), as well as to provide adequate funding for this policy;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Considers it regrettable, nevertheless, that the overall situation with regard to democratic standards and respect for human rights in mostsome of the Eastern Partnership countries has scarcely progressed, if not deteriorated; stresses, furthermore, that all the frozen conflicts must be resolved and that the EU should equip itself to play a more activ; calls on the EU to engage more actively and coherently in this respect, by making full use of the tools at its disposal and to ensure that human rights are prole in this respeperly respected in the areas concerned by the frozen conflicts; reiterates its view that the development of relations should be conditional on a meaningful commitment to democracy and the rule of law;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Recalls that democratic reforms promoted by the EU are in the interest of the partner countries themselves and can contribute to their economic and social development; points out that strong democratic institutions and closer ties with the EU through Association Agreements will help to strengthen the sovereignty of these countries against the influence of powerful neighbours; is deeply concerned about the mounting pressure exerted on some of the partner countries, such as Moldova, Ukraine or Armenia, that ultimately aims at slowing down their progress towards further engaging with the EU; calls on the EU to address these issues in a politically coherent manner; reaffirms the EU's readiness to be a reliable and strong partner for these countries on the basis of shared common values, as well as solidarity, and to share with them all the advantages of the EU acquis, along the lines of an Economic Area Plus arrangement;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Stresses the strategic importance of the EU's enhanced dialogue and cooperation with Turkey on stability, democracy and security, with particular reference to the wider Middle East; notes that Turkey has strongly and repeatedly condemned the Syrian regime's violence against civilians and is providing vital humanitarian assistance to Syrians fleeing violence across the border; stresses that Turkey's growing international standing should also be based on its commitment to democracy and the rule of law at home;
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 52
Paragraph 52
52. Expresses hope for the Middle East peace negotiations and recalls that resolving the conflict in the Middle East is a fundamental interest of the EU, as well as of the parties themselves and of the wider region; stresses, therefore, that the need for progress is even more urgent on account of the ongoing changes in the Arab world, the Syrian crisis and the particularly volatile situation in the wider Middle East; calls on the Member States to find common ground for more decisive action by the EU in close cooperation with the Arab League and the other members of the Quartet; reiterates the fact that a stable and peaceful Middle East is in the EU's interest and calls for a more active engagement to reach this aim;
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 59
Paragraph 59
59. Recalls that the longer-term stability, security and territorial integrity of these two regions require not only the defeating of violent radical extremists and those trafficking in arms, drugs and people, but also the promotion of reconciliation and alternatives to illegal activities for impoverished people andhat should lead to economic growth, prosperity and decline in unemployed youthment;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 62
Paragraph 62
62. Notes that the energy- and natural- resource-rich Central Asian countries are potentially significant for the EU's diversification of sources and supply routes in order to reach a higher degree of energy security; calls on the EEAS and the Commission to continue to strongly support energy supply diversification projects such as the Southern Corridor and the trans-Caspian pipeline:
Amendment 306 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 71
Paragraph 71
71. Remains deeply concerned about North Korea's continued tests of increasingly powerful nuclear devices and longer-range missiles, and considers this development to be a serious threat to international peace, stability and security, as well as to the economic development of the country;