Awaiting Parliament 1st reading / single reading / budget 1st stage
2014/2817(INI) Conclusion of an EU/Moldova association agreement
Next event: Debate in plenary scheduled 2014/11/13
Lead committee dossier: AFET/8/01046
Legal Basis RoP 099-p1
Next event: Debate in plenary scheduled 2014/11/13
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Lead | AFET | AUŠTREVIČIUS Petras (ALDE) | GAHLER Michael (EPP), FAJON Tanja (S&D), DZHAMBAZKI Angel (ECR), ŠOLTES Igor (Verts/ALE) |
| Opinion | INTA | MOISĂ Sorin (S&D) | |
| Opinion | ITRE |
Legal Basis RoP 099-p1
Subjects
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2014/11/13
Debate in plenary scheduled
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2014/10/21
Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading
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2014/10/16
Vote in committee, 1st reading/single reading
Documents
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2014/2817(INI)
2014/10/01
INTA
20 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Recital A A. whereas the EU-Moldova Association Agreement – negotiated under the framework of the Eastern Partnership for the 2010-2013 period – includes, in particular, a trade pillar which, in light of the regulatory approximation provisions contained therein, may constitute one of the most ambitious free trade agreements that the EU has concluded to date with a third country; whereas the measures expected to be carried out by Moldova over a short time period will lead to all the known effects of a shock therapy;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Recital E E. whereas by granting autonomous trade preferences and GSP+ preferences, the EU has already afforded substantial benefits to the Moldovan
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Recital E E. whereas by granting autonomous trade preferences and, previously, GSP+ preferences, the EU has already afforded substantial benefits to the Moldovan
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Recital E a (new) E a. whereas the trade committee of the European Parliament has produced its opinion under enormous time pressure, created by the leading foreign affairs committee and their desire to ratify the agreement prior to the upcoming elections in Moldova, thus not allowing for any consultation with stakeholders or an expert hearing; whereas this procedure does not comply with good parliamentary practice established in the context of the ratification of other trade agreements by the European Parliament;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Commends Moldova’s determination and commitment to pursue closer economic ties with the EU by undertaking deep, complex and costly economic reforms;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes with satisfaction the ratification of the agreement by the Parliament of
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Underlines the fact that the success of the DCFTA is subject to the thorough and effective implementation by both parties of the commitments set out in the agreement; calls, in this respect, for the EU to provide Moldova with all necessary financial and technical assistance, also with a view to alleviating short-term costs for Moldova;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Underlines the fact that the success of the DCFTA is subject to the rapid, thorough and effective implementation by both parties of the commitments set out in the agreement;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Believes that parliamentary scrutiny is a fundamental condition for democratic support for EU policies; calls, therefore, on the Commission to facilitate the regular and detailed monitoring of the implementation of the DCFTA by Parliament in a timely manner.
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Believes that parliamentary scrutiny is a fundamental condition for democratic support for EU policies; calls, therefore, on the Commission to facilitate the regular and detailed monitoring of the implementation of the DCFTA by the European Parliament.
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Recital A a (new) A a. whereas it is very difficult for any Moldovan government to implement the agreed approximation to the Union's acquis without strong administrative support from EU experts;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 a (new) 4 a. Calls on the EU Commission to immediately begin talks with member states of the Eurasian Economic Union and Moldova to identify obstacles to improved economic cooperation emerging from the DCFTA, endeavour to resolve those and to rebuild trust and prosperity in the entire region;
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Recital A b (new) A b. whereas the association agreement and in particular the regulatory component of its trade chapter shows all characteristics of a pre-accession agreement, without providing Moldova with access to funding made available by the EU to countries with candidate status; whereas members of the Moldovan government have repeatedly announced an application for EU membership in 2015; whereas such an application should be legitimated by a referendum;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Recital B B. whereas the creation of a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) between the EU and Moldova represents one of the most
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Recital B B. whereas the creation of a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) between the EU and Moldova represents one of the most significant mutual benefits of the agreement, bearing incontrovertible importance for trade and economic growth, jobs creation, prosperity and stability in Moldova;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Recital C C. whereas by having established a DCFTA with the EU, Moldova will enhance its access to the EU market, thereby creating new opportunities for development and growth and benefiting Moldovan businesses and citizens directly; whereas Moldova will open its market to goods and services from the EU and will
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Recital D D. whereas the DCFTA includes several provisions aimed at reforming Moldova’s trade legislation and trade-related policies in line with, and on the basis of, the EU acquis, which will provide for the modernisation of the country’s economy and an improved and more predictable business environment; whereas at the same it must be avoided that the approximation to the Union's acquis cuts Moldova's economic opportunities towards its neighbours in the Eurasian Economic Union;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Recital D D. whereas the DCFTA includes several provisions aimed at reforming Moldova’s trade legislation and trade-related policies in line with, and on the basis of, the EU acquis, which will provide for the modernisation of the country’s economy and an improved and more predictable business environment, including for SMEs;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Recital D a (new) D a. whereas the DCFTA might even complicate outstanding issues related to Transnistria, in particular with regard to rules of origin;
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2014/10/02
AFET
99 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 – having regard to its interim resolution of 15 September 2011 containing the European Parliament’s recommendations to the Council, the Commission and the EEAS on the negotiations between the EU and the Republic of Moldova
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bb. whereas regional frameworks, including the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly, constitute an additional forum to share experience, information and best practice on the implementation of the Association Agenda;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B c (new) Bc. whereas consensus by the wide political spectrum on the relations between the EU and Moldova and the priorities thereof can contribute to a better and swifter implementation of the Association Agenda to the benefit of Moldovan citizens;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B d (new) Bd. whereas an inclusive and participatory national dialogue and a constructive approach at the level of all layers of government and society is necessary for all regions and national minorities to be an active part of the decision making process;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B e (new) Be. whereas a strong information and communication campaign in the EU and in Moldova can contribute to a better understanding by citizens of the mutual benefits arising from the Association Agreement and the DCFTA;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B f (new) Bf. whereas specific energy infrastructure projects can bring concrete benefits to citizens in terms of energy security and decreasing energy costs for the population while also fulfilling the objectives of the Energy Community;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the EaP has created a meaningful political framework for deepening relations, accelerating political association and furthering economic integration between the EU and Moldova -
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the EaP has created a meaningful political framework for deepening relations, accelerating political association and furthering economic integration between the EU and Moldova - two entities linked by strong geographical, historical and cultural ties - by supporting political and socio-economic reforms and facilitating approximation, particularly in the light of Russia's economic sanctions and destabilizing actions against the Republic of Moldova;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas the Republic of Moldova ratified the AA/DCFTA on 2 July 2014 and certain provisions thereof are applied on a provisional basis starting from 1 September 2014, pending ratification by the EU Member States;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 6 – having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in the Eastern Neighbourhood and in particular its resolutions of 12 March 2014 on assessing and setting priorities for EU relations with the Eastern Partnership countries1 and of 17 April 2014 on Russian pressure on Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries and in particular destabilisation of eastern Ukraine2 , __________________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2014)0229. 2 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2014)0457.
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the conclusion of the Association Agreement is not an end in itself, but is part of a broader
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the conclusion of the Association Agreement is not an end in itself, but is part of a broader process of bringing Moldova into the
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas stronger political and economic ties will bring greater stability and
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas the Association Agreement and the relevant gradual integration of Moldova in the EU policies should not exclude Moldova from its traditional, historical and economic ties with other countries in the region but, on the contrary, should create the conditions so that the country can fully benefit from all of its potential;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas earlier this year Russia staged military exercises in Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region; whereas the parliament of Transnistria repeated an appeal to Moscow to be allowed to join Russia;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Warmly welcomes the signature of the Association Agreement, as constituting a significant step forward in EU-Moldova relations and embodying a commitment to the path of political association and economic integration; stresses that full implementation thereof is key; urges, in this context, the Member States to proceed as swiftly as possible to the ratification of the Association Agreement;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Warmly welcomes the signature of the Association Agreement, as constituting a significant step forward in EU-Moldova relations and embodying a commitment to the path of political association and economic integration; stresses that full implementation thereof is key and calls on the Member States to swiftly proceed with the ratification of the AA/DCFTA;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Warmly welcomes the signature of the Association Agreement, as constituting a significant step forward in EU-Moldova relations and embodying a commitment to the path of political association and economic integration; stresses that full implementation thereof is key; calls on the Member States to proceed swiftly with the ratification;
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 7 – having regard to the Association Agenda
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Welcomes the reform efforts and ambitions of the Moldovan authorities as well as the substantial progress achieved in the latest period, of which the signing of the Association Agreement is a strong recognition; welcomes the additional assistance made available by the Commission through the 'More for More' mechanism in 2014 to acknowledge such positive developments in priority areas;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that the signature and ratification of the Agreement does not constitute a final goal in
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Draws attention to the fact that at present only four Member States have ratified the Agreement; urges the remaining Member States to complete the ratification procedure of the Agreement as soon as possible and at the latest by the end of 2014;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Takes the view that, while ongoing reform and free and fair elections in Moldova may not afford a guarantee against attempted destabilisation, they are nevertheless an effective counterweight;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Notes that under Article 49 TEU Moldova – like any other European state – has a European perspective and may apply to become a member of the Union provided it adheres to the principles of democracy, respects fundamental freedoms, human rights and minority rights, and ensures the rule of law and subject to EU absorption capacity and the ability of Moldova to face competition on the European internal market;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3а. Stresses the need for more resources to be provided for in order to broaden the scope of mother tongue education for national and linguistic minorities, especially in kindergartens and secondary schools; calls for technical and financial support for infrastructure improvements in the autonomous territorial unit of Gagauzia and the Taraklia district, where there is a concentration of minorities, including Bulgarians, Ukrainians and Russians;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Emphasises that the Agreement is for the benefit of
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Emphasises that the Agreement covers the entire territory of the Republic of Moldova, including Gagauzia and Transnistria, and is for the benefit of the whole population; calls on Moldova to ensure that the reforms are anchored and deeply rooted in the institutional framework;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Emphasises that the Agreement is for the benefit of the whole population; therefore, stresses the need for the setting up of a safety net for those who will be rendered unemployed as a consequence of the transition; calls on Moldova to ensure that the reforms are anchored and deeply rooted in the institutional framework;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Emphasises that the Agreement is for the benefit of the whole population; calls on Moldova to ensure that the reforms are anchored and deeply rooted in the institutional framework; highlights the need for full details of the objectives and content of the agreement to be made public;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas in the last few years Moldova has
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Welcomes the Association Agenda
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Welcomes the Association Agenda, which creates a practical framework to achieve the overriding objectives of the Association Agreement and should be the guiding framework for EU-Moldova relations, without any expenses for the current member states in this time of crisis;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that both Moldova and the EU should be involved in the implementation
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that both Moldova and the EU should be involved in the implementation of the Agenda, and that the priorities set out therein should receive appropriate technical and financial support so that the benefits of the association can be visible to the Moldovan citizens as soon as possible; calls on the Commission to be guided by these priorities when programming financing for Moldova; emphasises the need to improve absorption capacity in Moldova in order to ensure the efficient implementation of projects and use of financing; calls on the parties to identify the training needs required to ensure that Moldova is able to carry out its obligations under the Agreement and Agenda;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that both Moldova and the EU should be involved in the implementation of the Agenda, and that the priorities set out therein should receive appropriate technical and financial support; calls on the Commission to be guided by these priorities when programming financing for Moldova; emphasises the need to improve absorption capacity in Moldova in order to ensure the efficient implementation of projects and use of financing; outlines the importance of strengthening a management, transparency and accountability mechanism in order to monitor the absorption and use of EU funds; calls on the parties to identify the training needs required to ensure that Moldova is able to carry out its obligations under the Agreement and Agenda;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Calls on the Commission and the EEAS to make additional communication efforts by leading a strong information campaign on the direct and concrete benefits for citizens arising from the implementation of the Association Agenda;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Stresses the importance of strengthening the stability, independence and effectiveness of the institutions responsible for guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law and good governance, and of consolidating the system of protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms; notes in this context the significance of previous steps towards reform, such as strengthening the autonomy of the system for appointing judges; having a representative configuration of the Central Electoral Committee; improving the effectiveness and independence of the Court of Auditors; and media supervision;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure that the upcoming electoral process takes place according to the highest European and international standards and to adopt the necessary measures in order to facilitate the participation of Moldovans living abroad; highlights the important role that political actors and parties play and the need to adopt an effective legislation that ensures transparency in party financing;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure that the upcoming electoral process takes place according to the highest European and international standards; urges them to work closely with the OSCE/ODIHR and the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe and to address their recommendations; highlights the important role that political actors and parties play and the need to ensure transparency in party financing;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure that the upcoming electoral process takes place according to the highest European and international standards; highlights the important role that political actors and parties play and the need to
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas in the last few years, due to the political determination of its government, the Republic of Moldova has made significant progress in reforms
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Expresses its concern at the lack of transparency of media ownership and concentration of mass-media ownership that weakens the plurality of the media landscape; calls, in this regard, on the Moldovan authorities to ensure that especially during the electoral campaign all the political forces have a fair and balanced access to media;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Notes with satisfaction the progress made by the Republic of Moldova's authorities in carrying out the European reform agenda, including the reform of the justice and law enforcement, as pointed out in the European Commission's report of 27 March 2014, the restructuration of the anti-corruption framework, the implementation of the human rights action plan and the action plan in support of the Roma people, the maintenance of its dialogue with Tiraspol and the continuation of challenging regulatory and sectorial reforms;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Calls on Chisinau and Comrat to continue cooperating constructively in a spirit of trust and inclusive dialogue in order to successfully implement the Association Agreement and to establish a political environment conducive to further progress on the European path;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10.
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Calls on Moldova to tackle with renewed strength the reform of the judiciary and the law enforcement systems and ensure constitutional provisions for an independent judiciary, equality before the law and basic civil rights; stresses the need to intensify the fight against corruption at all levels, inter alia by fully implementing the legislative package adopted in 2013; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure that the mechanisms belonging to the anti-corruption system, particularly the National Anti-Corruption Centre and the National Integrity Centre, are properly financed and staffed and free from undue influence; is worried that corruption can hamper the government's performance and progress achieved so far and therefore put European integration in jeopardy;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Calls on Moldova to tackle with renewed strength the reform of the judiciary and the necessity to ensure its independence and the law enforcement systems; stresses the need to intensify the fight against corruption at all levels, inter alia by fully implementing the legislative package adopted in 2013; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure that the mechanisms belonging to the anti- corruption system, particularly the National Anti-Corruption Centre and the National Integrity Centre, are properly financed and staffed and free from undue influence;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Calls on Moldova to tackle with renewed strength the reform of the judiciary and the law enforcement systems; stresses the need to intensify the fight against corruption at all levels, inter alia by fully implementing the legislative package adopted in 2013 and improving the track record of anticorruption institutions; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure that the mechanisms belonging to the anti- corruption system, particularly the National Anti-Corruption Centre and the National Integrity Centre, are properly financed and staffed and free from undue influence;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Calls on Moldova to tackle with renewed strength the reform of the judiciary and the law enforcement systems; stresses the need to intensify the fight against corruption at all levels, inter alia by fully implementing the legislative package adopted in 2013; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure that the mechanisms belonging to the anti-corruption system, particularly the National Anti-Corruption Centre and the National Integrity Centre, are properly financed and staffed and free from undue influence, without any expenses for the current member states in this time of crises;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Expects that the implementation of the AA/DCFTA will contribute to sustainable development and the smooth integration of the Moldovan economy with the world markets, stimulating its modernisation and creating better labour conditions; urges the EU Commission to provide assistance and to advise Moldova on how to effectively deal with adaptation challenges in the short period, including in cooperation with trade unions and the local business community;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Stresses the need to investigate properly and fully all allegations of violations of human rights, and in particular to tackle impunity and effectively prosecute perpetrators for ill- treatment and torture;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas in the last few years the Republic of Moldova has made significant progress in reforms and in strengthening relations with the EU; (This amendment applies throughout the text.)
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Stresses the need to investigate properly and fully all allegations of violations of human rights, and in particular to tackle impunity for ill- treatment and torture; urges therefore the Commission to provide assistance for government bodies to adequately address such violations with the necessary legal tools and social mechanisms aimed at the prevention of such crimes, as well as to work closely together with civil society to help them assume an enhanced role in the protection of human rights;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Highlights the importance of anti- discrimination legislation to ensure equality and protection for
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Highlights the importance of anti- discrimination legislation to ensure equality and protection for all minorities
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Highlights the importance of anti- discrimination legislation to ensure equality and protection for all minorities,
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Highlights the importance of anti- discrimination legislation to ensure equality and protection for all minorities, and in particular for LGBT persons; stresses the importance of the newly established Council for Preventing and Eliminating Discrimination and Ensuring Equality in the implementation of the Law Ensuring Equality of 2012;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13 a. Calls on the government to provide the adequate monitoring mechanisms and necessary resources for the implementation of the legal guarantees for all national minorities; further stresses the importance for the government to conduct dialogue with representatives of all ethnic minorities, including the Ukrainian, Russian, Gagauz and Bulgarian minorities;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Welcomes the distinct Chapter (27) in the EU-Moldova Association Agreement on cooperation in the protection and promotion of the Rights of the Child and calls on both parties to support implementation of the relevant provisions of the Association Agenda;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Reiterates the need to strengthen and promote media freedom and plurality and to ensure transparency of media ownership and neutrality of publicly-owned media, while also supporting independent media; urges therefore the authorities to encourage and enable a more competitive media market to provide a greater selection of information sources and opinions, enhanced level of reliability and less politically biased reporting at local and national levels, necessary to enhance confidence in mass media;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Reiterates the need to strengthen and promote media freedom and plurality and to ensure transparency of media ownership and neutrality of publicly-owned media, while also supporting independent media; encourages the Moldovan authorities to ensure that all responsible agencies in the field of the media comply with EU standards on media freedom and pluralism;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Takes note of the improvement in the capacities of the customs and border guard services and the continued demarcation of the border with Ukraine;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Highlights the need to continue the work of professionalising and depoliticising central and local public administration, as this too will contribute greatly to the full implementation of the Agreement; calls on Moldova to carry out the decentralisation strategy in an inclusive manner; points out the importance of effective local municipal authorities and adequate infrastructure for developing rural areas, which is a pre-condition for reducing rural depopulation;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Welcomes the political determination to fulfil the requirements of the Association Agreement and praises the modernisation efforts undertaken in the country; is aware, however, of the need to further consolidate democratic institutions and encourages the Government of the Republic of Moldova to continue to work hard on the implementation of the necessary measures; believes that political stability and enduring consensus on reforms, especially as regards the rule of law and independence from state institutions, are of paramount importance to Moldova's European aspirations;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Continues to emphasise the need for a transparent business and investment environment and appropriate regulatory reform, in order to boost the competitiveness of the Moldovan economy, encourage foreign direct investment and secure the sustainability of the measures taken to address the structural economic problems, without any expenses for the current member states in this time of crises;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Continues to emphasise the need for a transparent business and investment environment, an
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Continues to emphasise the need for a transparent business and investment environment and appropriate regulatory reform, in order to boost the competitiveness of the Moldovan economy, encourage foreign direct investment and secure the sustainability of the measures taken to address the structural economic problems; highlights the need to extend value chains in agriculture as a pre-condition for economic and social development;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Welcomes the signature of the Agreement on the participation of the Republic of Moldova in the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme on 1 July 2014; believes that cooperation in this framework will boost growth, innovation, and competitiveness, creating new jobs and opportunities; calls for increased participation in EU community programs and agencies and for more twinning projects and student exchanges;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19.
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Supports fully the Commission’s initiatives aimed at countering the effects of the Russian embargo on Moldovan products,
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Supports fully the Commission’s initiatives aimed at countering the effects of the Russian embargo on Moldovan products, including by providing financial support and extending and deepening the Autonomous Trade Preferences and deplores the use of trade by Russia as an instrument to destabilise the region;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Supports fully the Commission’s initiatives aimed at countering the effects of the Russian embargo on Moldovan products, including by providing financial support and extending and deepening the Autonomous Trade Preferences; calls on both Moldova and the Commission to undertake all relevant measures and mechanisms to ensure the disposal of the EU financial support and assist the Moldavian Authority to carry out its work successfully;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the ongoing crisis in Ukraine
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Takes note of the recent revision of the energy strategy and calls on Moldovan government to review and strengthen the 2013-15 national action plan for energy efficiency, develop a credible and effective plan on renewable energy with a view to diversifying energy sources and align with EU climate-change policies and targets;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Welcomes the opening of the Iași- Ungheni gas interconnector; calls on the Commission to intensify efforts on the construction of the pipeline Ungheni- Chisinau by, inter alia, facilitating the co- financing by other international partners and strengthening financial support in order to finalise the project at the earliest;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls on Chisinau and Tiraspol to continue to engage constructively in order to find an effective solution
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls on Chisinau and Tiraspol to continue to engage constructively in order to find an effective solution to the Transnistria conflict and to take concrete steps to improve the lives of the region’s population; stresses that the
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls on Chisinau and Tiraspol to continue to engage constructively in order to find an effective solution to the Transnistria conflict and to take concrete steps to improve the lives of the region’s population; stresses that the so-called ‘5+2’ framework for negotiations has so far failed to ensure a solution, and calls
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls on Chisinau and Tiraspol to continue to engage constructively in order to find an effective solution to the Transnistria conflict and to take concrete steps to improve the lives of the region’s population; stresses that the so-called ‘5+2’ framework
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls on Chisinau and Tiraspol to continue to engage constructively in order to find an effective solution to the Transnistria conflict and to take concrete steps to improve the lives of the region’s population; stresses that the so-called ‘5+2’ framework for negotiations has so far failed to ensure a solution, and calls on the HR/VP and the EEAS to proactively seek an improved process for solving this conflict without a greater role for the EU, because that means more expenses for the member states; notes the need to ensure that the Transnistrian region, as an integral part of Moldova, is covered by the reach and effects of the Agreement;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls on Chisinau and Tiraspol to continue to engage constructively in order to find an effective solution to the Transnistria conflict and to take concrete steps to improve the lives of the region’s population, in particular the Romanian speaking community; stresses that the so- called ‘5+2’ framework for negotiations has so far failed to ensure a solution, and calls on the HR/VP and the EEAS to proactively seek an improved process for solving this conflict with a greater role for the EU; notes the need to ensure that the Transnistrian region, as an integral part of Moldova with special autonomous status, is covered by the reach and effects of the Agreement;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls on Chisinau and Tiraspol to continue to engage constructively in order to find an effective solution to the Transnistria conflict and to take concrete steps to improve the lives of the region’s population; stresses that the so-called ‘5+2’ framework for negotiations has so far failed to ensure a solution, and calls on the HR/VP and the EEAS to proactively seek an improved process for solving this conflict with a greater role for the EU, including in the implementation of UNDP-EU Confidence Building Measures Programme; notes the need to ensure that the Transnistrian region, as an integral part of Moldova, is covered by the reach and effects of the Agreement;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls on Chisinau and Tiraspol to continue to engage constructively in order to find an effective solution to the Transnistria conflict and to take concrete steps to improve the lives of the region’s population; stresses that the so-called ‘5+2’ framework for negotiations has so far failed to ensure a solution, and calls on the HR/VP and the EEAS to proactively seek an improved process for solving this conflict with a greater role for the EU; notes the need to ensure that the Transnistrian region, as an integral part of Moldova, is covered by the reach and effects of the Agreement; notes that any solution should be in line with and fully respect the democratic values and principles and International law;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas trade restrictions on specific Moldovan products by the Russian Federation have heavily affected local producers and Moldova's economy at large;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Stresses the importance, in this respect, to enhance people-to people contacts at all levels in order to create the conditions for a sustained dialogue and further promote confidence-building with a view to stepping up the peace process and achieving the reconciliation between the parties;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Calls on the Commission to step up the provision of assistance and expertise to civil society organisations in Moldova in order to enable them to provide internal monitoring of, and accountability for, the reforms and commitments that the government has undertaken in the process of drafting and implementing legislation, as well as to help civil society enhance its organizational and advocacy capacity, its role in watching antidiscrimination and anticorruption activities, and in general its role in fostering civic participation and volunteerism;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 b (new) 22b. Stresses that the EU and its Member States must stand ready to defend the European choice and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova against any Russian retaliatory actions following the conclusion of the Association Agreement;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Stresses that
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Stresses that Russia’s concerns
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23.
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Stresses that Russia’s concerns regarding the association process of the EU’s Eastern neighbours must be adequately addressed and understood, so as to ease fears of new geopolitical dividing lines on the European continent; notes that each country has every right to make its own political choices
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23a. Calls upon the Commission to promote issues of security and to cooperate with Moldova with the aim of preventing any new threats and facilitate all relevant efforts for stability and development;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23a. Deplores the use of trade by Russia as an instrument to destabilise the region by introducing several import bans on products from Moldova and Ukraine; is concerned with the possibility of Russia repeating the Crimean scenario in Transnistria;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23a. Calls on every member state to hold a referendum on the decision to conclude the Agreement;
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