Activities of Cristian Dan PREDA related to 2016/2311(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
2016 Report on Serbia (debate) RO
Amendments (12)
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the continued engagement of Serbia on the path of integration into the EU and its constructive and well-prepared approach to the negotiations, which is a clear sign of determination and political will; calls on Serbia to actively promote this strategic decision among the Serbian population; underlines the need for informed and constructive debates on the EU, its institutions and what EU membership entails;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the thorough implementation of reforms and policies remains a key indicator of a successful integration process; calls on Serbia to improve the planning, coordination and monitoring of the implementation of new legislation and policies and to undertake further efforts to ensure the systematic inclusion of civil society in policy dialogues;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the conduct of the parliamentary elections on 24 April 2016 which were assessed positively by the international observers; calls on the authorities to fully address the recommendations of the OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission, including regarding campaign financing and transparency of registration process; stresses the need to investigate properly claims of irregularities arising during the electoral process;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on Serbia to align progressively its foreign and security policy with that of the EU, including on restrictive measures and its policy on Russia; welcomes Serbia’s important contribution to and continued participation in international peacekeeping operations;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that, while some progress has been made in the area relating to the judiciary, in particular by taking steps to harmonise jurisprudence and further promoting a merit-based recruitment system, judicial independence is not assured in practice; calls on the authorities to bring the legal framework for the recruitment and the appointment of judges and prosecutors in line with European standards in order to reduce political influence on the judiciary; stresses that the quality and efficiency of the judiciary and access to justice remain undermined by an uneven distribution of the workload, a burdensome case backlog and the lack of a free legal aid system;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the measures taken to improve transparency and the consultation process within the parliament, including public hearings and regular meetings and consultations with the National Convent on European Integration; remains concerned about the extensive use of urgent procedures in adopting legislation; stresses that the frequent use of urgent procedures undermines parliamentary effectiveness; underlines that the parliament’s oversight of the executive needs to be strengthened; calls for the adoption of parliament’s code of conduct; regrets that, due to disruption, the EU Delegation was not able to present the Commission’s report in the European Integrations Committee of the Serbian Parliament; stresses that the Head of EU Delegation should be able to present this report without undue obstacles and that this will also enable proper oversight on the accession process by the Serbian parliament;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates the importance of all independent regulatory bodies, including the Ombudsman, in ensuring oversight and accountability of the executive; calls on the authorities to provide the Ombudsman with full political and administrative support for his workstresses the necessary transparency and accountability of state institutions; calls on the authorities to protect the independence of and support the work of regulatory bodies such as the Ombudsman, the Commissioner for Information of Public Importance, State Audit Institution, Anti- Corruption Agency and Anti-Corruption Council; stresses the need to ensure proper follow-up for the recommendations of all these regulatory bodies;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines that the legislative and institutional framework for observance of international human rights law is in place; stresses that consistent implementation across the whole country is needed; notes that further sustained efforts are needed to improve the situation of persons belonging to vulnerable groups, including Roma, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS and LGBTI persons;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Reiterates its concern that no progress has been made to improve the situation regarding freedom of expression and of the media; stresses that threats, violence and intimidation against journalists remain an issue of concern; calls on the authorities to provide adequate resources for investigate anying all cases of attacks against journalists and media outlets, as often investigations are slow and do not lead to results; welcomes the signing of the Memorandum on cooperation and protection of journalists agreed between prosecutors, police and journalists and media outlets and looks forward to its implementation; calls also for the full implementation of media laws; underlines the need for complete transparency in media ownership and funding of media;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Welcomes the adoption of an action plan for the realisation of the rights of national minorities, and the adoption of a decree establishing a fund for national minorities; calls for the full implementation of the action plan; reiterates its call on Serbia to ensure consistent implementation of legislation on protection of minorities and pay particular attention to non- discriminatory treatment of national minorities throughout the country, including in relation to education, use of languages, representation in public administration and access to media and religious services in minority languages;
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Expresses its concern with the participation of various Serbian officials in the 9th of January celebrations of the Day of Republika Srpska, which have been held in defiance of Bosnia and Herzegovina Constitutional court decisions; stresses that both Serbia, as candidate country, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as potential candidate, should defend and promote the rule of law by their actions;
Amendment 301 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes Serbia’s continued engagement in the normalisation process with Kosovo, and its commitment to the implementation of the agreements reached in the EU- facilitated dialogue; reiterates its call to move forward with the full implementation, in good faith and in a timely manner, of all the agreements already reached and to determinedly continue the normalisation process; calls for the establishment of the Association of Serbian Municipalities in line with the agreement reached under the EU- facilitated dialogue; underlines the need for both Belgrade and Pristina to refrain from any actions that might jeopardize progress achieved so far in this process; encourages Serbia and Kosovo to identify new areas of discussion for the dialogue, with the aim of improving the lives of people and comprehensively normalising relations; reiterates its call on the EEAS to carry out an evaluation of the performance of the sides in fulfilling their obligations;