Activities of Cristian Dan PREDA related to 2015/2229(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2014 and the EU policy on the matter (debate) RO
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2014 and the EU policy on the matter (debate) FR
Reports (1)
REPORT on the Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World 2014 and the European Union’s policy on the matter PDF (417 KB) DOC (426 KB)
Amendments (14)
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital O b (new)
Recital O b (new)
Ob. whereas international cooperation should play an increased role in reinforcing respect for fundamental rights and effective parliamentary oversight of intelligence services using digital surveillance technology;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading
Subheading
EU policy instruments for advancing human rights and democracy worldwide
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Reiterates its invitation to the VP/HR to debate with the Members of the European Parliament in two plenary sessions per year, one at the time the EU Annual Report is presented, and the other in response to Parliament’s Report; considers it regrettable that the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) did not reply in writing tounderlines that written answers from the Commission and the EEAS to the Parliament’'s resolution on the Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World 2013; recalls that such written answers play an important role in interinstitutional relations, as they allow for a systematic and in-depth follow-up to all the points raised by Parliament;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading
Subheading
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50 a (new)
Paragraph 50 a (new)
50a. Welcomes the adoption of the ambitious 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the special UN summit in New York, as well as the leading role played by the EU in this process and in particular for the inclusion of fundamental EU values such as human rights and good governance; positively notes that the new agenda is clearly anchored in human rights commitments and that its 17 goals and 169 targets seek to realize human rights for all; shares the vision underpinning this document of a world of universal respect for human rights and human dignity, the rule of law, justice, equality and non-discrimination, of respect for race, ethnicity and cultural diversity, as well as of equal opportunity permitting the full realization of human potential and contributing to shared prosperity;
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 50 b (new)
Paragraph 50 b (new)
50b. Underlines the importance of policy coherence for development (PCD) in achieving the new sustainable development agenda; points out that the human rights based approach should lead to a deepened understanding of PCD, as without addressing the obstacles to the realisation of rights there can be no progress towards sustainable development and the eradication of poverty;
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 51
Paragraph 51
51. Takes positive note of the counter- terrorism guidance document drafted by the EEAS and the Commission and endorsed by the Council with the aim of ensuring respect for human rights in the planning and implementation of counter- terrorism assistance projects with third countries; calls on the EEAS and the Commission to ensure effective implementation of the document, starting with its wide dissemination; supports, in thisreminds, in this context, that respect for fundamental rights and freedoms is the foundations of successful countext,r-terrorism policies, including the use of digital surveillance technologies; supports the international efforts to stop human rights violations being perpetrated by ISIS/Da’'esh;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 53 h (new)
Paragraph 53 h (new)
53h. Calls on the EU to increase its support to the fight against trafficking of human beings through external policies, with a particular focus on the protection of victims; strongly considers that the EU should strengthen cooperation with third countries in order to exchange good practices and contribute to dismantling international trafficking networks;
Amendment 271 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading
Subheading
Amendment 359 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 70
Paragraph 70
70. Invites the Commission, the EEAS and the VP/HR to continue promoting the political and economic empowerment of women by mainstreaming gender equality in all their external policies and programmes and by publicly raising gender-related issues; takes positive note of the new framework for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment for 2016-2020; underlines the need to focus on the horizontal pillar, which aims for the Commission and the EEAS to deliver more effectively on EU commitments of strengthening women and girls' rights though external relations;
Amendment 379 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading
Subheading
Amendment 385 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77
Paragraph 77
77. Reiterates its request for the EU and its Member States to enhance their monitoring of all types of restrictions on freedom of expression and the media in third countries and to rapidly and systematically condemn such limitations; emphasises the importance of ensuring effective implementation of the EU Guidelines on Freedom of Expression Online and Offline and of regularly monitoring their impact; recalls the EU's goal to ensure and protect non-discriminatory access to information and freedom of expression for all individuals, both online and offline;
Amendment 386 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 77 a (new)
Paragraph 77 a (new)
77a. Considers that information and communication technologies (ICTs) represent opportunities for enhancement of human rights, for the enforcement of democratic practices and for social and economic development; considers that in its relations with third countries the EU should continue to promote practices that aim to protect privacy and data protection both online and offline;
Amendment 412 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading
Subheading
Supporting free and fair electoral processes and respect for theenhancing rule of law, the independence of the judiciary and impartial administration in third countries