6 Amendments of Elena BĂSESCU related to 2013/2152(INI)
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers human rights to be at the centre of EU relations with all third countries, including its strategic partners; stresses that EU human rights policy needs to be consistent in complying with the Treaty obligations and avoiding double standards in external policies;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Notes with concern that respecting the rights of minorities is one of the key challenges identified in the Commission's Enlargement Strategy for 2012-2013; encourages the Member States to launch a general public debate on the acceptance of minorities through education, civil society engagement, and awareness-raising in general; regrets that the Roma community is particularly disadvantaged throughout the Western Balkans; urges the countries concerned to implement effective measures as to address problems such as discrimination and segregation, access to housing and healthcare; condemns the generally negative societal attitudes towards vulnerable groups such as the LGBT community and people with disabilities, which is a recurring issue in many enlargement countries;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. welcomes the progress in the negotiations between the EU and certain neighbouring countries as regards Association Agreements, including DCFTAs; expects that the Vilnius Summit in November should be a key moment in further strengthening the relations between the EU and the Eastern Partnership countries;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Notes with concern the fragile state of democratic processes and the deterioration of human rights and fundamental freedoms in many Neighbourhood countries; emphasises that good governance, transparency, the freedom of association, expression and assembly, a free press and free media, the rule of law and an independent judiciary are essential for underpinning democratic transitions; recognises the key role of civil society in building public support for democratic reforms in the Neighbourhood countries;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 a (new)
Paragraph 38 a (new)
38a. Regrets the lack of progress in achieving a sustainable political solution as regards "frozen conflicts"; stresses that the political dialogue should take full consideration and should fully respect the territorial integrity and the internationally recognized borders of the countries concerned; urges the EU to engage more actively in this respect;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53
Paragraph 53
53. Expresses its deepest concern regarding the deteriorating human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and calls on the DPRK to engage in a meaningful dialogue on human rights with the European Union; calls on the DPRK to put an end to extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances, to release political prisoners and to allow its citizens to travel freely, both within and outside the country; calls on the DPRK to allow free expression and press freedom for national and international media, and to allow its citizens uncensored access to the internet; notes that all the provocatory actions of the DPRK as well as the restrictive measures imposed on its citizens have led to widespread poverty and material deprivation;