Activities of Cristian Dan PREDA related to 2011/2191(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Accession Treaty : Treaty concerning the accession of the Republic of Croatia - Application of Croatia to become a member of the European Union (debate)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas lessons from past enlargements showit is essential in the accession process that each country should be judged on its own merits, that the pace of accession negotiations should be dictated by effective compliance with the Copenhagen criteria and that the degree of compliance with such criteria should also determine the final date of accession;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas continued reforms and full implementation of these reforms in the field of, inter alia, the judiciary and fundamental rights and the fight against corruption remain essential to the strengthening of the rule of law for the benefit of all Croatian citizens;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to monitor further preparations for accession with rigour and objectivity and to help the Croatian authorities fulfil their commitments and obligations entered into in the negotiations; is of the view that the pre-accession monitoring mechanism is a way to provide Croatia with additional support in its continued reform efforts; calls on the Commission to ensure that the aid granted through the Instrument of Pre-Accession continues to be as appropriate and effective as possible;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. ENotes that Croatia has made good progress regarding judicial reform; encourages Croatia to continue to implement judiciary reforms in line with the Commission’s recommendations in this area, because an efficient judicial system is an important element for economic development and strengthens citizens’ confidence in the rule of law; invites Croatia to address the remaining challenges in the area, especially regarding the increase of judicial efficiency and the implementation of the provisions on the independence, impartiality and accountability of the judiciary;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. CWelcomes Croatia’s continued determination to fight corruption and the fact that substantial progress was reported in the field of combating corruption; considers it one of the highest priorities to combat corruption, particularly high- level corruption, corruption at every level of the judiciary, law-enforcement agencies and the public administration, as well as large- scale corruption, which must be pursued with determination at all levels, by rigorous enforcement of the law and successful prosecutions; calls on the Croatian authorities to further strengthen the administrative capacities of anti- corruption bodies and foster a culture of political accountability; stresses that continued efforts are needed in order to further develop the track record of effective handling of organized crime and corruption cases;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. UrgWelcomes the adoption by the Croatian Ggovernment to continue actively to encourage and supportof a new strategy on impunity regarding war crimes; encourages Croatia to step up its efforts of prosecutions for of war crimes and to continue cooperatingimplement the new strategy on impunity which is the key for ensuring justice and achieving lasting reconciliation in the region; encourages furthermore the Croatian authorities to continue to actively cooperate with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY);
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. ESupports Croatia’s efforts to promote a climate of tolerance in the country; encourages the Croatian authorities to continue their efforts to combat discrimination and to enforce the anti- discrimination legislation as well as to address resolutely cases of hate crimes, racial threats and intolerance against sexual minorities; further invites Croatia to continue to act in the spirit of tolerance and take appropriate measures to protect those who may still be subject to threats or acts of intimidation;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Invites Croatia to consistentlyWelcomes the adoption by the Croatian government in July 2011 of the declaration on the promotion of European values in South East Europe; invites Croatia to continue to advocate EU enlargement and the promotion of European values of peace, prosperity, freedom, the rule of law, democracy and the social market economy in the region; encourages Croatia to continue to maintain good-neighbourly relations, to remain an important and proactive promoter of regional cooperation on all levels and to maintain its commitment to translate reconciliation efforts into practical steps of economic benefit to all citizens of the region;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Stresses that Croatia’s accession to the European Union represents an opportunity to further contribute to the process of European integration, which seeks to promote peace and European values and to create an area of solidarity and prosperity by extending its advantages to all Member States and their inhabitants;