Activities of Kristiina OJULAND related to 2011/2050(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
New EU-Russia agreement (debate)
Amendments (15)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regard to the EU-Russia human rights consultations,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EU's evolving common foreign and security policy should include Russia as a strategic partner; whereas Russia is a country whose cultural roots lie in Europe and which is an important global and regional player, with membership in the United Nations Security Council, the G8, the G20 the Council of Europe and OSCE, and responsible to meet the obligations as a member of these organisations;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the EU-Russia relations continue to suffer from the failure of Russia to fully embrace democratic values and strengthen the rule of law;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ensure that the new agreement provides a comprehensive and forward- looking framework for the further development of relations with Russia in upcoming years, and take the necessary action to ensure that the negotiations with Russia continue at a steady paceregret that negotiations with Russia, at this stage, have not led to expected results and that the strategic partnership can only exist if both sides agree to follow universal democratic principles;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) actively work on the conclensure that further negotiations will have reinforced focusi on of the negotiations for an agreement which will be beneficial for both parties and in line with their increased and ever deepening cooperationdemocracy, the rule of law and human rights and that the new agreement provides a comprehensive and forward-looking framework for the further development of relations with Russia in upcoming years;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) remain vigilant and firm on the requirements that the EU intends to set as regards respect for democratic principles, and consider this respect as an absolute prerequisite for the signature of a EU- Russia Agreement;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(ha) emphasise the importance for Russia to ensure the functioning of an independent and impartial judicial system and to strengthen the fight against corruption;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point h b (new)
(hb) call on Russia to respect the obligation to guarantee free and fair elections in order to ensure the legitimacy of the political system;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) stress the importance of Russia's full compliance with its international legal obligations and with the fundamental human rights principles enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), both of which Russia is party to; recall that political pluralism, media freedom, independence of the judiciary, freedom of speech and assembly, and non- discrimination are the necessary preconditions for Russia's further development and modernisation and the development of bilateral relations;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
(j) strengthen the EU-Russia human rights dialogue, so that it becomes an effective tool for advancing human rights in Russia; call, in particular, on the Russian authorities to refrain from undue restrictions on peaceful assembly, ensure protection of human rights defenders, stop impunity for past abuses and for murder of activists, particularly in the North Caucasus, create a climate in which of civil society organisations can operate without fear of harassment or intimidation, and ensure full compliance with the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(ja) firmly reassert that repeated attempts to curtail human rights, notably freedom of expression and assembly, in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity at the regional and federal levels runs against Russia's commitments under its constitution, the European Convention on Human Rights, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) stress once more that democracy and human rights must be at the core of the new comprehensive agreement with the Russian Federation, with regard, in particular, to the definition and inclusion of an effective and operational human rights clause, and that the quality and depth of future relations depend on the respect and support for such values;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point o a (new)
(oa) call on Russian authorities to put an end to the widespread climate of impunity for human rights violations and the absence of rule of law in the North Caucasus;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point q
Paragraph 1 – point q
(q) pursue the efforts for full implementation of common steps towards visa-free short-term travel, with a view of a gradual phasing out of the visa regime between the Schengen countries and Russia; facilitate as much and as quick as possible visa facilitation for academics, students and, researchers and journalists;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y
Paragraph 1 – point y
(y) ensure the inclusion of a substantial and legally binding chapter on energy to secure a reliable and cost-efficient energy supply to the EU, in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Energy Charter Treaty, and to organise such an energy partnership on the principles of transparency, fair competition, reciprocity and non-discrimination;