11 Amendments of Angelika WERTHMANN related to 2012/2870(RSP)
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 15a (new)
Citation 15a (new)
- having regard to the fact that, for its own benefit and with a view to enhancing stability and promoting good neighbourly relations and positive political and economic partnership, Turkey needs to step up efforts to solve outstanding bilateral issues with its immediate neighbours, in line with international law and UN resolutions,
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Commends the Commission and Turkey for the implementation of the positive agenda, which proves how, in a context of mutual engagement and clear objectives, Turkey and the EU could advance their dialogue, achieve common understanding and produce positive change; believes that a renewed mutual engagement in the context of the negotiation process is needed to maintain a constructive relationship; stresses the importance of creating the conditions for a constructive dialogue and the foundations for a common understanding; takes the view that the acceleration of the pace of negotiations depends solely on Turkey's political will to fulfil the benchmarks, to meet the requirements of the Negotiating Framework and to respect its contractual obligations vis-à-vis the EU;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Encourages Turkey to adopt the Human Rights Action Plan as prepared by the Ministry of Justice, in cooperation with the Council of Europe, based on the case law of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in order to address issues raised in judgements of the ECtHR where Turkey was found to violate the provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR); urges Turkey to intensify its efforts towards full implementation of ECtHR case law and supports the Ministry of Justice and the High Council of Judges and Prosecutors (HCoJP) in providing judges and prosecutors with human rights training; welcomes the establishment by the HCoJP of new assessment criteria for judges and prosecutors rewarding respect for the provisions of the ECHR and judgements of the ECtHR;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 305 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Expresses once again its strong support to the reunification of Cyprus, based on a fair and viable settlement for both communitiecomprehensive settlement in line with the relevant UN Security Council Resolutions and the values and principles on which the EU is founded; and calls on Turkey to support these efforts in concrete terms; underlines the urgency of an agreement between the two communities on how to proceed with the substantive settlement negotiations, so that the negotiating process, under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, can soon regain momentum; calls on Turkey to begin withdrawing its forces immediately from Cyprus and transfer Famagusta to the UNenable the return of Famagusta to its lawful inhabitants in accordance with UNSC Resolution 550 (1984); callregrets, in parallel, on the Republic of Cyprus toTurkey's rejection of the proposal of the Government of the Republic of Cyprus in 2010 for, inter alia, opening the port of Famagusta under EU customs supervision in order to promote a positive climate for the successful solution of the ongoing reunification negotiations and allowthe auspices of the European Union which would allow for commercial transactions between the EU and the Turkish -Cypriots, to trade directly in a legal manner that is acceptable to allhrough the port of Famagusta;
Amendment 313 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Expresses once again its strong support to the reunification of Cyprus, based on a fair and viable settlement for both communities; underlines the urgency of an agreement between the two communities on how to proceed with the substantive settlement negotiations, so that the negotiating process, under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General, can soon regain momentum; calls on Turkey to begin withdrawing its forces from Cyprus and transfer Famagusta to the UN in accordance with UNSC Resolution 550 (1984); calls, in parallel, on the Republic of Cyprus to open the port of Famagusta under EU customs supervision in order to promote a positive climate for the successful solution of the ongoing reunification negotiations and allow Turkish Cypriots to trade directly in a legal manner that is acceptable to all and in conformity with international and EU- laws;
Amendment 324 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. EncouragesCalls on Turkey to intensify its support for the Committee on Missing Persons in Cyprus (CMP); counts on Turkey's cooperation with regard to granting also access to military zones in order to facilitate the work of the CMP;
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24a (new)
Paragraph 24a (new)
24a. Asks Turkey to open the military archives to release the information wanted by the CMP, in compliance with ECHR's judgements;
Amendment 340 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24a (new)
Paragraph 24a (new)
24a. Calls on Turkey to refrain from any new illegal settlement of Turkish citizens on the island, as this would continue to change its demographic balance and reduce the allegiance of its citizens to a future common state; calls on Turkey to address the issue of the illegal settlement of Turkish citizens on the island, in accordance with the Geneva Convention and the principles of International Law;
Amendment 357 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25a (new)
Paragraph 25a (new)
25a. Emphasises that the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has been signed by the EU, the 27 Member States and all other candidate countries and that it is part of the acquis communautaire; calls, therefore, on the Government of Turkey to sign and ratify it without further delay; recalls the full legitimacy of the Republic of Cyprus' exclusive economic zone, in accordance with UNCLOS;
Amendment 401 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Welcomes the decision to enhance cooperation between the EU and Turkey on a number of important energy issues and calls on Turkey to commit to this cooperation; believes that, in view of Turkey's strategic role, initial consideration should be given to the value of opening negotiations on Chapter 15 on energy with a view to furthering the EU- Turkey strategic dialogue on energy;