5 Amendments of Cristian Dan PREDA related to 2011/2032(INI)
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the EU to stand by its long-term aid commitments to nurture the development of democratic institutions that permeate all levels of society,; underlines, in this respect, the necessity of enhancing civil society capacities and promoting their participation in political processes, as well as of strengthening oversight institutions, such as national parliaments;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. CStresses the importance of the analysis of the local human rights situation which should form the basis for all development interventions; calls on the Commission to include a section on the state of democracy and human rights in all Country and Regional Strategy Papers, and to provide more detailed data on the impact of democracy support initiatives,
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the events unfolding on the southern shore of the Mediterranean have demonstrated the limitations of a focus on security and stability, which has failed to stamp out poverty and social injusticereduce poverty; believes that, although there has been economic growth, its benefits have not been distributed fairly; highlights the need for a paradigm shift aimed at the genuine consolidation of democracy on the basis of endogenous, sustainable development that benefits the local population;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
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5. Reaffirms that Parliament must supervise these aspects more closely; calls, therefore, for the UnCouncil and Commission to involve Parliament at every stage in the conclusion, application and suspension of international agreements with third countries, including the process of defining the negotiating mandate for new agreements (in particular as regards the promotion of human rights), in dialogue within association councils or any other equivalent political body responsible for overseeing an agreement (as regards the honouring of commitments relating to democratisation), and in the process of deciding whether to launch consultation or suspend an agreement;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes that monitoring of the human rights situation in each country derives its legitimacy wholly from the United Nations framework, and reiterates the need for European countries to adopt a common position in all UN bodies; calls on the Union, nevertheless, to present regular, comprehensive reports on third countries’ implementation of commitments relating to democracy and human rights that are specifically included in agreements with the Union;