Procedure completed
2007/2267(INI) Croatia's 2007 progress report
Lead committee dossier: AFET/6/56655
Legal Basis RoP 089, RoP P.F
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Lead | AFET | SWOBODA Hannes (PSE) |
Legal Basis RoP 089, RoP P.F
Subjects
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2008/04/10
Results of vote in Parliament
- Results of vote in Parliament
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T6-0120/2008
summary
The European Parliament adopted, by 588 votes to 39 with 22 abstentions, a resolution on Croatia's 2007 progress report, in response to the Commission's report on this subject. The own-initiative report had been tabled for consideration in plenary by Hannes SWOBODA (PSE, AT) on behalf of the Committee on Committee on Foreign Affairs. Parliament commends the Croatian authorities on the positive results achieved so far, particularly with regard to the number of negotiation chapters which have been opened. However, MEPs urge the newly formed Croatian government to step up its efforts to meet the benchmarks for the remaining chapter. Noting that much of Croatia's body of law has been aligned with EU standards, MEPs call on this country to develop the administrative capacity required in order to implement the new legislation. MEPs also await new reforms, notably in the area of judicial reform in order to:-further reduce the backlog of pending cases; -enhance the independence, impartiality and professionalism of the judiciary; -give renewed impetus to the process of rationalising judicial courts and ensuring that infrastructural investments are in keeping with the newly developed "judicial map".MEPs commend the Croatian authorities on their continued efforts to prosecute those guilty of war crimes and and urges them to exercise continuous vigilance in order to avert the risk of ethnically biased rulings and to ensure that all measures are in place to protect the integrity of the judicial process. They call for urgent additional measures for the protection of witnesses. While welcoming the fact that Croatia is continuing to cooperate fully with the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), MEPs are concerned about the negative impact which the judgments of the ICTY on the Vukovar war crimes cases have had on Croatia's public perception of the work of the ICTY. The Croatian authorities are also called to ensure strict compliance with the conditions necessary for the provisional release of defendants arraigned before the ICTY.MEPs also encourage the government and the parliament to pursue efforts to ensure the elimination of all forms of discrimination and prejudice, including vis-à-vis the Roma community. They call for the adoption by the government of a global anti-discrimination strategy and its effective implementation at state and local level. Measures are also expected to support the rights of national minorities (notably, via the school system, bilingualism in public administration or the adequate representation of minorities within the judiciary and public administration system).On the economic front, MEPs hope that Croatian growth, which is sustained, will result in increased employment opportunities. Although they commend the reforms led in the environmental protection sector, the Croatian authorities are called to reassess the efficiency of the current system of environmental protection measures (coastal water-treatment plants, differentiated waste collection, heat recovery plants, and the elimination of illegal rubbish dumps) and to raise public awareness of environmental issues. In this context, MEPs welcome the recent decision by the Croatian Parliament not to apply the Ecological and Fishing Protection Zone to EU Member States until a common agreement in the EU spirit is reached. Parliament insists that new legislation should be rapidly implemented, since this provides a reliable yardstick against which to assess the country's preparedness for membership, a preparedness based on facts and not merely on the adopted legislation, especially as far as judicial reform, the fight against corruption and economic reforms are concerned. It calls on the Croatian government to ensure that public invitations to tender are issued as required by Community law. Parliament has learned with concern about recent criticism voiced by the Commission with regard to the way in which EU funds are being managed by Croatian authorities and urges the latter to address the administrative weaknesses identified so as to allow the lifting of the temporary suspension of contracting under the PHARE 2006 programme (with a total financial envelope of EUR 68.5 million) and the reinstatement of the initial allocation for the financial year 2008 under IPA Component 1, following a reduction of EUR 5 million. Recalling that a real climate of international confidence can be crucial to ensuring stability in the Balkans, MEPs call on Croatia to do everything in its power to resolve all outstanding border issues. They recall that addressing border-related issues is defined as a priority of the Accession Partnership of Croatia and, in this respect, express their concerns regarding the commencement of the Pelješac bridge construction works despite opposition voiced by Bosnia and Herzegovina over uncertain sea borders. Parliament notes that construction work on this project is currently halted, and calls for a negotiated resolution of this issue between the two states. It calls on Croatia to maintain its constructive attitude and continue to play a positive role in the region in order to support and strengthen the consolidation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Members share the Commission's view that, with increased efforts on the part of Croatia and continuous support by the EU institutions , accession negotiations should, in any event, be concluded in 2009. They calls on the Commission to step up its efforts and increase the resources allocated for the preparation, processing and finalisation of negotiating material so that the EU can respond rapidly and efficiently to progress made by Croatia in meeting the relevant opening and closing benchmarks.
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- 2008/02/28 Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading
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Documents
- Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading: A6-0048/2008
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading: T6-0120/2008
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2007/2267(INI)
2008/02/13
AFET
106 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 a (new) - having regard to the conclusions of the General Affairs and External Relations Council of 10 December 2007 concerning Croatia,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B.
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16.
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Hopes that increased efforts on the part of Croatia and enhanced support by the EU institutions can
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Hopes that increased efforts on the part of Croatia and enhanced support by the EU institutions can still lead to the finalisation of an accession treaty in time for the European Parliament to
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16.
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Calls in this context on the Commission to step up its efforts and increase the resources allocated for preparing, processing and finalising negotiating material so that the EU can respond rapidly and efficiently to progress made by Croatia in meeting the relevant opening and closing benchmarks;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Urges the Croatian authorities to involve civil society groups (NGO's, academic community, trade unions) in the EU accession process and raise the legitimacy of their decisions; recalls, furthermore, that, ''good governance'' practices imply efforts by the authorities to encourage civil society actors to provide their contribution when creating and implementing public policies in conformity with EU policies;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Urges the current and future presidencies of the European Union to step up their diplomatic efforts to maintain good relations with Croatia; at the same time points out that responsibility for maintaining sound diplomatic relations lies equally with Croatia and the countries representing the European Union;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas Croatia's serious commitment to accession negotiations has borne fruit and bodes well for the EU integration process of Croatia as well as of other countries in the region,
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas the full integration of the whole Balkans region is not possible without Croatia's participation,
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bb. whereas Croatia is a country which has recovered from years spent under Communism and from the tragic wars of the 1990s, which brought not only material destruction but also an exacerbation of ethnic conflicts and whereas, therefore, Croatia's efforts are all the more commendable,
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas i
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas Croatia has stable democratic institutions and there are no major problems as regards the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights,
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas i
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas increased efforts and renewed political commitment are required in order to address some of the more problematic sectors where serious reforms are necessary
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas corruption remains a serious problem in Croatia, and whereas on Transparency International's 2007 Corruption Perceptions Index, Croatia had an average score of 4,1 (on a scale of 0 "highly corrupt" to 10 "highly clean");
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas a similarly decisive political contribution by the European Union is considered necessary and substantial parts of the accession procedure established by the Commission do not always meet the effectively necessary criteria, thereby subjecting the country concerned to procedures which are sometimes unnecessarily complex and sometimes excessively intricate; whereas the procedure should therefore be re- examined under the dual criteria of efficiency and realism,
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 a (new) - having regard to the visit and the report of a delegation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in Croatia on 6-7 February 2008,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D b (new) Db. having regard to the conclusions of the 2003 European Council in Thessaloniki indicating that the future of all the western Balkan countries is effectively in the European Union, as confirmed in a number of European Parliament resolutions,
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D c (new) Dc. whereas the statement issued by the EU and the western Balkan countries unanimously approved by the Foreign Ministers of the European Union and the western Balkan countries on 11 March 2006 in Strasbourg underscores the importance of good neighbourly relations and the need to find mutually acceptable solutions to outstanding issues with neighbouring countries,
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Congratulates the Croatian authorities on the positive results achieved so far
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Congratulates the Croatian authorities on the positive results achieved so far, particularly with regard to the number of negotiation chapters which have been opened; underlines willingness expressed by Croatian authorities to speed up internal reforms including reforms of judiciary, public administration and fight against corruption in order to close all negotiating chapters with the EU by 2009;.
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Congratulates the Croatian authorities on the positive results achieved so far, particularly with regard to the number of negotiation chapters which have been opened; observes that the pace of negotiations reflects progress in introducing the necessary reforms in each applicant country and that final accession procedures are conditioned by effective compliance with the Copenhagen criteria;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Considers that the objective of the ongoing accession negotiations is to agree on measures that may be necessary to facilitate integration with a clear commitment on behalf of the candidate country to accept and implement the acquis and adhere to the political objectives of the Treaties, and it should not be used as a leverage to settle bilateral political disputes falling outside the scope of the acquis and the objectives of the process;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Welcomes the fact that Croatia has
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Welcomes the fact that Croatia has satisfied the benchmark for opening the
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Welcomes the fact that Croatia has satisfied the benchmark for opening the chapter on Justice, Freedom and Security, and urges the newly formed government to redouble its efforts to meet the benchmarks for the remaining chapters with regard, in particular, to the judicial system , the fundamental human rights and the environment;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Is pleased to record that much of Croatia's body of law has been aligned with EU standards, but reminds the Croatian authorities that it is now crucial to
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas membership of the European Union involves a commitment to overcoming nationalistic divisions and achieving reconciliation between peoples, all of which entails a voluntary delegation of powers in certain key policy areas, whereas Croatia has undertaken substantial and successful efforts in this regard, efforts which have borne visible results,
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Is pleased to record that much of Croatia's body of law has been aligned with EU standards, but reminds the Croatian authorities that it is now crucial to develop the administrative capacity required in order to implement the new legislation; calls, in this regard, on the Croatian authorities to open up this process and involve the civil society in the monitoring of the implementation;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Recalls that an overall strategic framework for the reform of the public service, including substantially improved administrative procedures and full implementation of the Civil Service Act, has still not yet been adopted; urges Croatia to speed up the process of public service reform in local and regional self- government, and to supply the necessary resources and training for the implementation of these reforms;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Congratulates the Croatian authorities on their continued efforts towards an impartial prosecution of domestic war crimes, and urges them to exercise continuous vigilance in order to avert the risk of ethnically biased rulings and to ensure that all measures are in place to protect the integrity of the judicial process; calls in this context for urgent additional measures for the protection of witnesses, including the adoption of strengthened legal provisions;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Congratulates the Croatian authorities on their continued efforts towards an impartial prosecution of domestic war crimes, and urges them to exercise continuous vigilance and depoliticise its judiciary in order to avert the risk of ethnically biased rulings and to ensure that all measures are in place to protect the integrity of the judicial process;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Notices with concern that the existing antidiscrimination legislation is neither implemented nor consistently applied, while the absence of a long term strategy in what concerns the rights of minorities is aggravating the matter;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Is aware of the
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Is aware of the negative impact which the judgments of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) on the Vukovar war crimes cases have had on Croatia's public perception of the work of the ICTY; urges the
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Is aware of the negative impact which the judgments of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) on the Vukovar war crimes cases have had on Croatia's public perception of the work of the ICTY; urges the Croatian government to continue to fully cooperate with the ICTY and to take steps to restore popular support for the role of the ICTY in addressing the crimes perpetrated during the Yugoslav conflict;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the strengthening of the mandate of the Office for the Prevention of Corruption and Organised Crime (USKOK) and the increased number of corruption cases which are being prosecuted, and looks forward to successful investigations in high-level corruption cases; calls for these efforts to be maintained in order to eradicate the – in some cases unacceptably high – level of corruption, which undermines the economic development of the country;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the strengthening of the mandate of the Office for the Prevention of Corruption and Organised Crime (USKOK) and the increased number of corruption cases which are being prosecuted; calls for these efforts to be maintained in order to eradicate
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the strengthening of the mandate of the Office for the Prevention of Corruption and Organised Crime (USKOK) and the increased number of corruption cases which are being prosecuted; calls for these efforts to be maintained in order to eradicate the
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the strengthening of the mandate of the Office for the Prevention of Corruption and Organised Crime (USKOK) and the increased number of corruption cases which are being prosecuted; calls for these efforts to be maintained in order to eradicate the – in some cases unacceptably high – level of corruption, including at a high level, which undermines the economic development of the country;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the strengthening of the mandate of the Office for the Prevention of Corruption and Organised Crime (USKOK) and the increased number of corruption cases which are being prosecuted; calls for these efforts to be maintained in order to eradicate the – in some cases unacceptably high – level of corruption, which undermines the economic development of the country; and the level of reliability of public administration; in particular asks for additional efforts in combating corruption in the core institutions of the executive and judicial branches of government as well as in public and local administration;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the strengthening of the mandate of the Office for the Prevention of Corruption and Organised Crime (USKOK) and the increased number of corruption cases which are being prosecuted; calls for these efforts to be maintained in order to eradicate the – in some cases unacceptably high – level of corruption, which undermines the economic development of the country and obstructs the implementation of the Rule of Law; stresses in this regard that the area of the environmental protection and urban planning are spheres where corruption is extremely high undermining the sustainability of development – especially on the Adriatic coast;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Commends Croatia on its Constitutional Law On National Minorities and the progress made in this area; nevertheless, urges Croatia to continue promoting a spirit of tolerance vis-à-vis the Serb minority and to take appropriate measures to protect those who may be the target of threats or acts of discrimination, hostility or violence;
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas membership of the European Union involves a commitment to
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 b (new) 7b. Welcomes the fact. that greater attention is being paid to the Roma minority; is concerned, however, at the precarious conditions under which they live and the continual discrimination they suffer in areas such as employment, housing or education; with this in mind, calls for greater efforts to be made to devise and carry out a global strategy to combat all forms of discrimination;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls the need to ensure
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls the need to ensure adequate implementation of the Constitutional Law for National Minorities (CLNM), particularly with regard to bilingual teaching in schools and bilingualism in public administration and the planned employment guarantees concerning the adequate representation of minorities within the judiciary and public administration; commends Croatia for the exemplary measures taken in order to facilitate the integration of minorities into social and political mainstream system; refers in particular to the representation and role within the Sabor and to the appointment as Deputy Prime Minister of a representative of the Serb community;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Recalls the need to ensure adequate implementation of the Constitutional Law for National Minorities (CLNM), particularly with regard to bilingual teaching in schools and bilingualism in public administration and the planned employment guarantees concerning the adequate representation of minorities within the judiciary and public administration; welcomes the historical symbolic decision to appoint a representative of the Independent Democratic Serbian Party (SDSS) in the newly formed government as deputy prime minister responsible for regional development, reconstruction and return;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Takes the view that the Croatia educational system, whilst preserving and enhancing the cultural and social tradition of each national community, should strongly promote greater integration and cohesion within Croatia society;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls for the sustainable reintegration of wartime refugees, especially those wishing to come back to their native places, and points out in this respect the need for the development and timely implementation of housing, employment and social measures for refugees which are commensurate with the challenge;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls for the sustainable reintegration of wartime refugees, and points out in this respect the need for the development and timely implementation of housing, employment and social measures for refugees which are commensurate with the challenge, since progress has been limited; stresses the need to step up efforts to ensure the validation of pension rights as part of the social and economic conditions needed to ensure the sustainable return of refugees;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a Urges that the return and housing of refugees, mainly ethnic Serbs, be fully completed and all obstacles to their reintegration and acceptance by other residents definitively overcome, in time for the final agreement on accession of Croatia to the EU;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas membership of the European Union involves a commitment to overcoming nationalistic divisions and achieving reconciliation between peoples, all of which entails a voluntary delegation of powers in certain key policy areas, which is amongst other things once again proved by the composition of the new Croatian government,
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Is pleased to note the sustained growth recorded by the Croatian economy; hopes that this growth will result in increased employment opportunities; commends the work carried out by HitroRez in reducing the administrative burden on business, and looks forward to similar results in other sectors; finally, calls on the authorities to take advantage of the favourable economic context to ensure a lasting fiscal stability;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Is pleased to note the sustained growth recorded by the Croatian economy; hopes that this growth will result in increased employment opportunities; commends the work carried out by HitroRez in reducing the administrative burden on business, and looks forward to similar results in other sectors, highlights especially the need for further reform in the area of public administration;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Welcomes all positive reforms in the sector of environmental protection and hopes that Croatian authorities will launch a considerable set of new measures and applicable policies (renewable energy sources, energy efficiency) that would efficiently address the detrimental effects of climate change in line with EU targets and also provide the platform with a more comprehensive intersectoral dialogue that would ensure an ecologically acceptable and sustainable future for the citizens; urges the Croatian government to re-assess the efficiency of the current system of environmental protection and increase the coordination between all the accountable bodies;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Welcomes Croatia's Pre-Accession Economic Programme (PEP), recalls that preservation of the shipbuilding industry remains extremely important for the economic viability and the jobs of the inhabitants at the Adriatic coast and notes that it envisages the adoption in March 2008 of the long overdue National Restructuring Programme for the Shipbuilding Industry; reminds the Croatian authorities that progress in this area, besides being a requirement of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement, is of crucial importance for accession negotiations;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Regards as necessary, as a preliminary condition for Croatian accession to the European Union, the recognition of the massacre of over 20 000 Italians carried out by the former Yugoslav Communist authorities;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Insists that new legislation should be rapidly implemented, since this provides a reliable yardstick against which to assess the country's preparedness for membership, a preparedness based on facts and not merely on the basis of the adopted legislation, especially as far as judicial, public administration and economic reform
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Calls on the Croatian Government to relaunch the privatisation plan, taking action to prevent any recurrence of the cases of corruption arising in connection with the management of the Croatian Privatisation Fund (HPF) and ensuring that public invitations to tender are issued as required by Community law;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 b (new) 12b. Calls on the Croatian Government to encourage liberalisation of essential public services and ensure the unbundling of distribution network management and ownership;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Regrets the absence of any environmental protection provisions under penal law such as those prohibiting overbuilding and unregulated construction work in coastal areas so as to protect the landscape;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 b (new) 13b. Stresses the need to develop the network of purification plant along the entire Adriatic coast and to ensure rational waste cycle management through the use of incinerators and energy-from- waste plants;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas membership of the European Union involves a commitment to overcoming
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Invites to do more to improve the overall attitude towards the environment, inter alia by eliminating illegal rubbish dumps along roads, river banks, farm land and on the edge of woodlands by introducing a waste collection system that is separate as far as possible;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Commends Croatia on the continual progress it has made in the field of regional cooperation and at the same time urges it to continue on this path in the field of good neighbourly relations, since both these areas are crucial for European integration;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Has learned with concern about recent criticism voiced by the Commission with regard to the way in which EU funds are being managed by Croatian authorities and urges them, with the assistance of the Commission, to address as a matter of urgency the administrative weaknesses identified so as to allow the lifting of the temporary suspension of contracting under the PHARE 2006 programme (with a total financial envelope of € 68.5 million) and the reinstatement of the initial allocation for the financial year 2008 under IPA Component 1 following a reduction of € 5 million;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14.
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14.
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Regrets the fact that the Croatian government has decided to introduce
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Regrets the fact that the Croatian government has decided to introduce unilaterally the Ecological and Fishing Protection Zone (ZERP) in the Adriatic, thus reneging on the agreement reached in 2004 with the Italian and Slovenian authorities
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14.
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14.
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Regrets the fact that the Croatian government has decided to introduce unilaterally the Ecological and Fishing Protection Zone (ZERP) in the Adriatic, thus reneging on the agreement reached in 2004 with the Italian and Slovenian authorities; reminds Croatia that
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas Croatia’s EU accession process has wider regional implications and is seen as a test of the commitments made by the EU to the Western Balkans, and may become a significant incentive for all other countries concerned,
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14.
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14.
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Regrets the fact that the Croatian
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Regrets the fact that the Croatian government has decided to introduce unilaterally the Ecological and Fishing Protection Zone (ZERP) in the Adriatic, thus reneging on the agreement reached in 2004 with the Italian and Slovenian authorities; reminds Croatia that
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Regrets the fact that the Croatian government has decided to introduce
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Regrets the fact that the Croatian
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Regrets the fact that the Croatian government has decided to introduce unilaterally the Ecological and Fishing
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Hopes that a compromise can be reached to settle the problem posed by the law on the Ecological and Fisheries Protection Zone, without this leading to efforts on the part of Italy and Slovenia to delay or block Croatia's accession to the EU;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15.
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15.
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas the European Union has taken upon itself the historical responsibility of uniting the whole of Europe, which not only entitles it to set conditions but also requires it to provide all possible help with this process,
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15.
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Asks Croatia to show readiness in solving all the outstanding border issues and expects the same readiness and support on the part of all its neighbours; welcomes in this respect the general agreement reached by the Prime Ministers of Croatia and Slovenia on the issue of arbitration, and asks both sides to implement this agreement and to endorse the result of the arbitration
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Notes that addressing border related issues is particularly defined as a priority for Croatia in its Accession Partnership; points out that the sea border between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia has not yet been defined; regrets that no common solution was found over the plans of the opening of Peljesac bridge construction works as Bosnia and Herzegovina voiced opposition to it; calls on both parties to find a comprehensive solution;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Recalls that addressing border related issues in particular is defined as a priority for Croatia in its Accession Partnership; expresses in this respect concerns which remain over the opening of Pelješac bridge construction works in October 2007 despite opposition voiced by Bosnia and Herzegovina over uncertain sea borders; notes that construction work on this project is currently halted, and calls for a negotiated resolution of this issue between the two states;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Considers it necessary to resolve the problem of the return of confiscated property to Italian or ethnic Italian exiles expelled since 1947 from the territory of present-day Croatia and/or compensation where this is not possible; expresses its concern at the continued application of the 'denationalisation' law banning the return of confiscated property to non- Croatian citizens;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Regrets that provisions discriminating on grounds of nationality have not been removed from the Law on the restitution of Nationalised properties;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 b (new) 15b. Welcomes progress made in removing obstacles for the acquisition of real estate by EU nationals and encourages Croatia to reduced significantly the backlog of all pending applications of EU nationals for real estate purchases;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 b (new) 15b. Welcomes an enhanced regional cooperation in the Balkans with both EU member states, candidate countries and other countries. The cooperation could be in form of a Baltic Council dealing with practical questions as infrastructure, tourism, border control a.o.;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 b (new) 15b. Recalls that addressing border- related issues is defined as a priority for Croatia in its Accession Partnership; expresses, in this respect, serious concern over the start of the construction works of the Peljesac bridge in October 2007 despite the opposition voiced by Bosnia and Herzegovina and regardless of the fact that the sea border between the two countries has not yet been defined;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 c (new) 15c. Reminds Croatia of its indirect responsibility as regards the stability of the neighbouring state of Bosnia- Herzegovina due to the presence in this country of many citizens with double citizenship; calls on Croatia to maintain its constructive attitude and continue to play a positive role in the region in order to support and strengthen the consolidation of Bosnia-Herzegovina;
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