13 Amendments of Cristian Dan PREDA related to 2014/2817(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 4
Citation 4
– having regard to its interim resolution of 15 September 2011 containing the European Parliament’s recommendations to the Council, the Commission and the EEAS on the negotiations between the EU and the Republic of Moldova (Moldova) on the Association Agreement1 , __________________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0385.
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas in the last few years, due to the political determination of its government, the Republic of Moldova has made significant progress in reforms and in strengthening relations with the EU;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas in the last few years the Republic of Moldova has made significant progress in reforms and in strengthening relations with the EU; (This amendment applies throughout the text.)
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EaP has created a meaningful political framework for deepening relations, accelerating political association and furthering economic integration between the EU and Moldova - two entities linked by strong geographical, historical and cultural ties - by supporting political and socio-economic reforms and facilitating approximation, particularly in the light of Russia's economic sanctions and destabilizing actions against the Republic of Moldova;
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the conclusion of the Association Agreement is not an end in itself, but is part of a broader process of bringing Moldova into the European mainstream economically, politically and sociallyEuropean integration process of the Republic of Moldova, and, to this end, implementation is essential;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Draws attention to the fact that at present only four Member States have ratified the Agreement; urges the remaining Member States to complete the ratification procedure of the Agreement as soon as possible and at the latest by the end of 2014;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises that the Agreement covers the entire territory of the Republic of Moldova, including Gagauzia and Transnistria, and is for the benefit of the whole population; calls on Moldova to ensure that the reforms are anchored and deeply rooted in the institutional framework;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Notes with satisfaction the progress made by the Republic of Moldova's authorities in carrying out the European reform agenda, including the reform of the justice and law enforcement, as pointed out in the European Commission's report of 27 March 2014, the restructuration of the anti-corruption framework, the implementation of the human rights action plan and the action plan in support of the Roma people, the maintenance of its dialogue with Tiraspol and the continuation of challenging regulatory and sectorial reforms;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on MoldovaUnderlines, nevertheless, the need to tackle with renewed strength the reform of the judiciary and the law enforcement systems; stresses the need to intensify the fight against corruption at all levels, inter alia by fully implementing the legislative package adopted in 2013; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure that the mechanisms belonging to the anti- corruption system, particularly the National Anti-Corruption Centre and the National Integrity Centre, are properly financed and staffed and free from undue influenceindependent, fully- functioning, properly financed and staffed;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Welcomes the political determination to fulfil the requirements of the Association Agreement and praises the modernisation efforts undertaken in the country; is aware, however, of the need to further consolidate democratic institutions and encourages the Government of the Republic of Moldova to continue to work hard on the implementation of the necessary measures; believes that political stability and enduring consensus on reforms, especially as regards the rule of law and independence from state institutions, are of paramount importance to Moldova's European aspirations;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Continues to emphasise the need for a transparent business and investment environment, and appropriate regulatory reform and for the continuation of the privatisation process, in order to boost the competitiveness of the Moldovan economy, encourage foreign direct investment and secure the sustainability of the measures taken to address the structural economic problems;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on Chisinau and Tiraspol to continue to engage constructively in order to find an effective solution to the Transnistria conflict and to take concrete steps to improve the lives of the region’s population; stresses that the so-called ‘5+2’ framework for negotiations has so far failed to ensure a solution, and calls on the HR/VP and the EEAS to proactively seek an improved process for solving this conflict with a greater role for the EU; notes the need to ensurefor an enhanced EU status to that of a negotiating partner, emphasizes that the Transnistrian region, as an integral part of Moldova, is meant to be covered by the reach and effects of the Agreement;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 b (new)
Paragraph 22 b (new)
22b. Stresses that the EU and its Member States must stand ready to defend the European choice and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova against any Russian retaliatory actions following the conclusion of the Association Agreement;