Activities of Cristian Dan PREDA related to 2016/2219(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Annual Report on human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter 2015 (debate) FR
Amendments (29)
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the paramount importance of SDG 16; stresses that respect for human rights, on ensuring peace, justice and inclusive societies; stresses that respect for human rights is key to any successful democratisation process, and that the consolidation of the rule of law, good governance and stability should be key objectives of all EU external policies;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Recalls that abuses and human rights violations are one of the main root causes of migration from developing countries; therefore calls on the EU to focus its development actions on improving good governance, respect for human rights and consolidation of democracy in partner countries;
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls the introduction of a human-rights-based approach (HRBA) in EU development policy aimed at integrating human rights principles into EU operational activities for development , covering arrangements both at headquarters and in the field for the synchronisation of human rights and development cooperation activities; calls for greater dissemination of the HRBA toolbox among our partners, including local authorities, civil society and private sector, and for its implementation to be closely monitored by the Commission;
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Reiterates its calls on EU institutions and Member States to take into account human rights and development impacts when concluding trade agreements;
Amendment 66 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Council, the Commission and the Member States to include human rights systematically in political dialogues conducted with developing countries and to ensure that development assistance is systematically linked to the progress made as regards the effective promotion of democracy and human rights;
Amendment 74 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. CRecognises the crucial role that EU Delegations play as regards the promotion of human rights in third countries and the effective implementation of EU's external human rights policy; calls on the Commission to carry out an evaluation of the use of the HRBA toolbox in delegations;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
Eb. whereas the values of freedom, respect for human rights and the principle of holding periodic and genuine elections are essential elements of democracy; whereas democracy provides the environment for the protection and effective realization of human rights;
Amendment 86 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Firmly believes that the private sector is a key partner in achieving the SDGs, including human rights targets; stresses, therefore the importance of ensuring multinational companies' accountability and alignment with human rights standards and principles by regularly assessing the human rights impacts of their development related activities; supports in this regards the dissemination and effective implementation of the UN Guiding Principles and Business and Human Rights;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Expresses its serious concern at the numerous, ever-increasing attempts made to shrink the space of civil society and human rights defenders, and the growing number of repressive laws affecting civil society adopted throughout the world, under the pretext of combating terrorism (through the introduction of counter-terrorism laws);
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on all the EU institutions and the Member States to act on their commitments to promote democracy and the rule of law, protect and realise human rights and fundamental freedoms, and to place human rights at the centre of the EU’s relations with all third countries – including its strategic partners – and at all levels;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Emphasises that, in order for the EU to be a credible actor in external relationsto advance human rights and democracy in the world, it should ensure increased coherence between its internal and external policies with regard to respect for human rights and democratic values, and it should aim towards a systematically consistent and coherent implementation of the EU’s human rights policy;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Draws attention to its long-term commitment to promote human rights and advance democratic values, as reflected, inter alia, in the annual award of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, in the work of the Subcommittee on Human Rights, Democracy Support and Election Coordination Group, in support and active involvement in European Endowment for Democracy and in the monthly plenary debates and resolutions on cases of breaches of human rights, democracy and the rule of law;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines that a solid consensus and enhanced coordination between the EU and Member States is needed in order to ensure a coherent implementation of the Action Plan; encourages Member States to take greater ownership of the implementation both of the EU Strategic Framework and of the Action Plan and to use them as their blueprint in promoting human rights and democracy bilaterally and multilaterally;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Encourages the EU to develop a work plan, with a clear timetable, measurable benchmarks, and a clear division of roles and responsibilities, for the implementation of the Action Plan; recalls its determination to be closely associated with and consulted on the implementation of the Action Plan;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recalls the importance of the mandate of the EUSR in enhancing the EU’s effectiveness in advancing human rights and democratic principles around the world; reiterates its call for this mandate to become a permanent one; considers, moreover, that the EUSR should have own-initiative powers, higher public visibility and adequate resources to work at its full potential;
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Reiterates its support for dedicated Human Rights Dialogues as a tool of the EU’s human rights policy; acknowledges that they can be an efficient tool for bilateral engagement and cooperation, provided they allow counterparts to engage on issues of substance and send meaningful political messages, rather than merely that should go beyond exchanging information on best practices and challenges;
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. CExpresses its solidarity with the high number of refugees and migrants who suffer grave human rights violations as victims of conflicts, governance failure and networks of trafficking and illegal immigration; condemns the dramatic number of deaths at sea in the Mediterraneanworldwide; is extremely concerned about the growing numbers of human rights abuses against migrants and asylum seekers on their route to Europe; highlights the weaknesses and systematic inurgent need of improving the coherence of the policies of the EU and the Member States in this area and stresses the need for a holistic approach to find long-term solutions;
Amendment 473 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Warmly welcomesTakes note of the work initiated in preparation for a binding UN Treaty on Business and Human Rights; regrets any obstructive behaviour in relation to this process, and calls on the EU and its Member States to engage constructively in these negotiations;
Amendment 627 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 69 a (new)
Paragraph 69 a (new)
Amendment 634 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 71
Paragraph 71
71. Deeply regrets the lack of respect for international humanitarian law, and expresses its grave concern over the alarmingly increasing rate of collateral damage in armed conflicts around the world, and of deadly attacks against hospitals, schools, humanitarian convoys and other civilian targets;
Amendment 636 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 71 a (new)
Paragraph 71 a (new)
71a. Expresses its serious concerns about the rising influence of non-state actors' perpetrations in conflicts around the world;
Amendment 792 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 98
Paragraph 98
98. Expresses its grave concern at the continued use of torture and ill-treatment of persons held in detention, i.a. in order to extract confessions that are then used in criminal trials that fall manifestly short of international standards of fairness;
Amendment 817 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 104 a (new)
Paragraph 104 a (new)
104. Reiterates its call for an EU common position on the use of armed drones which upholds human rights and international humanitarian law and should address issues such as legal framework, proportionality, accountability, protection of civilians and transparency; urges once again that the EU ban the development, production and use of fully autonomous weapons which enable strikes to be carried out without human intervention; calls for the EU to oppose and ban the practice of extrajudicial and targeted killings and to commit to ensuring appropriate measures, in accordance with domestic and international legal obligations, where there are reasonable grounds for believing that an individual or entity within its jurisdiction may be connected to unlawful targeted killings abroad;
Amendment 853 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 110 b (new)
Paragraph 110 b (new)
110b. Underlines that corruption is a threat to the equal enjoyment of human rights and undermines democratic processes; considers that the EU should emphasise the importance of integrity, accountability and proper management of public affairs in all dialogues with third countries, as stipulated in the UNCAC; encourages the EU to firmly support third countries in tackling corruption;
Amendment 854 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 110 c (new)
Paragraph 110 c (new)
110c. Stresses that enlargement policy is one of the strongest tools for reinforcing respect for democratic principles and human rights; calls on the Commission to continue to support the reinforcement of democratic political cultures, the respect of the rule of law, the independence of media, as well as of the judiciary and the fight against corruption in candidate and potential candidate countries;
Amendment 855 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 110 d (new)
Paragraph 110 d (new)
110d. Welcomes the Joint Communication on the Review of the European Neighbourhood Policy and reminds that, as stipulated in the TEU, EU's relation with its neighbouring countries should be founded on the values of the Union, which include human rights and democracy; underlines that contributing to the stabilisation of the neighbourhood and promoting democracy, rule of law, good governance and human rights, go hand in hand;
Amendment 857 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 110 f (new)
Paragraph 110 f (new)
110f. Recalls that the experience gained by the EU, politicians, academics, the media, NGOs and civil society, and the lessons learned from transitions to democracy in the framework of the enlargement and neighbourhood policies, could positively contribute to the identification of best practices that could be used to support and consolidate other democratisation processes worldwide; in this context welcomes the work of the European Endowment for Democracy;
Amendment 862 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 111 c (new)
Paragraph 111 c (new)
111c. Recalls the commitment made in the Action Plan by the EEAS, the Commission and the Member States to engage more firmly and consistently with election management bodies, parliamentary institutions and civil society organisations in third countries, in order to contribute to their empowerment and, therefore, to the strengthening of the democratic processes;
Amendment 866 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 112 a (new)
Paragraph 112 a (new)
112a. Stresses that the EU should continue to support democratic and effective human rights institutions and the civil society of neighbouring countries; positively notes in this context the European Endowment for Democracy's consistent engagement in the EU's Eastern and Southern neighbourhood in promoting respect for fundamental rights and freedoms and democratic principles;