Procedure completed
2015/2274(INI) EU strategy towards Iran after the nuclear agreement
Lead committee dossier: AFET/8/04816
Legal Basis RoP 052
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Lead | AFET | HOWITT Richard (S&D) | BROK Elmar (EPP), TANNOCK Charles (ECR), SCHAAKE Marietje (ALDE), SAKORAFA Sofia (GUE/NGL), BUCHNER Klaus (Verts/ALE), CASTALDO Fabio Massimo (EFD), SCHAFFHAUSER Jean-Luc (ENF) |
| Opinion | INTA | SCHAAKE Marietje (ALDE) |
Legal Basis RoP 052
Activites
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2016/10/25
Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
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T8-0402/2016
summary
The European Parliament adopted by 456 votes to 174, with 67 abstentions, a resolution on the EU strategy towards Iran after the nuclear agreement. The resolution noted that following the Iran Nuclear Deal and internal political developments in Iran, there is now an opportunity for reforms in the country and for improvement of its relations with the European Union. Members stressed that all sides are now responsible for ensuring its strict and full implementation. Political dialogue: Parliament recalled that the Council’s decision to lift all nuclear-related sanctions against Iran as a result of implementation of its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action (Iran nuclear deal) allows a reengagement with Iran and will create opportunities and benefits for both sides, by providing the potential to reopen the Iranian market for European businesses. It is pointed out that the development of EU-Iran relations should advance hand in hand with the implementation of the nuclear agreement. Under the terms of the agreement a failure in its implementation by Iran can lead to the reintroduction of sanctions. Parliament: called for EU-Iran relations to be developed through multi-layered dialogue involving political, diplomatic, economic, academic, technical, and people-to-people contacts that include civil society actors, NGOs and human rights defenders; welcomed the institutional changes made within the European External Action Service (EEAS) to reflect the results of the nuclear agreement, in particular the establishment of an Iran Task Force as well as the steps taken by the EEAS for the establishment of an EU Delegation in Tehran; called for an EU strategy for re-engagement with Iran to be based, initially, on confidence-building measures in technical areas that would create positive precedents of EU-Iranian joint work; insisted on the importance of developing the parliamentary dimension of EU-Iran relations as part of the strategy for re-establishing mutual trust. As regards the death penalty, Parliament emphasised that the abolition of the death penalty is a key objective of EU human rights and foreign policy and called for an immediate moratorium on the carrying out of death sentences in Iran. It also called for EU-Iran cooperation in the fight against the illegal drug trade as one way of addressing the issue of executions in the country. Trade and economic matters: Parliament welcomed the Welcomes the positive results already achieved by the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), such as the 43 % increase in trade between Iran and the EU during the first six months of 2016, compared with the same period of 2015. Members noted that Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 % and that European investments are key to Iran’s achieving this goal. More than USD 1 trillion of investment in infrastructure is likely to be needed over the next 10 years, providing opportunities for European businesses. For Iran to realise its economic potential, it will have to take steps to create a transparent economic environment conducive to international investment and take anti-corruption measures at all levels, particularly regarding compliance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) addressing questions such as the cessation of financial flows to terrorist organisations. The EU should fully support Iran’s efforts in this process. Parliament supported Iran’s bid to join the WTO. It called on the Commission to explore options for strengthening trade and investment ties with the aim of bringing Iran more closely into line with WTO rules and protecting European investment. Members stressed that the lifting of the nuclear-related economic and financial sanctions by the EU and the international community is an important element in demonstrating that the EU has implemented its commitments towards Iran. The resolution recalled the legal uncertainty that US primary sanctions and the fact that transactions are conducted in dollars create for EU businesses willing to invest in Iran, which is undermining the delivery of expected economic benefits from the JCPOA to the Iranian people. Sectoral cooperation: noting that Iran has the second-largest gas reserves in the world and the fourth-largest oil reserves, Parliament stated that energy cooperation can play a significant role in diversifying the sources of energy supply to the EU and reducing Member States' energy dependency on single suppliers, thereby contributing to the EU’s energy security. Members are convinced that lifting economic sanctions has the potential to unlock significant spending on the oil and gas industry as well as other sectors of the economy, which would benefit from investment and access to new technology. They therefore called on European companies to invest in the Iranian energy sector. Parliament noted that nuclear energy might not be competitive in Iran because of low reserves of uranium and the cost of extracting it. Therefore, they called on the Commission to explore the potential for civilian nuclear cooperation with Iran and to encourage Iran to sign the Convention on Nuclear Safety. Regional security: Parliament stated that the nuclear deal opens the possibility for cooperation in resolving the region’s security crisis and that Iran should play a stabilisation role in the region. It also considered that EU-Iran cooperation in countering terrorism and violent extremism in the region to be an important part of the political dialogue. As regards conflicts in the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf region, Members welcomed Iran’s engagement in the Syrian peace talks via its participation in the International Syria Support Group (ISSG). Members welcomed Iran’s contribution to the fight against ISIS/Da’esh, including its early support for the Kurdish Regional Government in Erbil, and recognises its decisive contribution in Iraq, which halted ISIS/Da'esh's advance and recovered territories that had been subject to jihadist terrorism. Socio-economic issues, rule of law, democracy and human rights: Iran is called upon to enlarge the space for political pluralism and to cooperate fully with all UN human rights mechanisms. It is also called upon to release of all political prisoners and to free imprisoned EU citizens who have been detained or convicted under a judicial process that did not meet international standards. The Iranian authorities are urged to ensure that the rights of religious and ethnic minorities are fully respected and protected in law and that religious freedom is extended. Lastly, the EEAS and the Commission are called upon to work together with the Iranian authorities in areas such as judicial reform and reform of the prison system, including prison conditions, government accountability, respect for the rule of law, freedom of speech, citizens’ universal human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the fight against corruption.
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T8-0402/2016
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- 2016/10/24 Debate in Parliament
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2016/10/12
Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading
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A8-0286/2016
summary
The Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted the own-initiative report by Richard HOWITT (S&D, UK) on the EU strategy towards Iran after the nuclear agreement. The report noted that following the Iran Nuclear Deal and internal political developments in Iran, there is now an opportunity for reforms in the country and for improvement of its relations with the European Union. Members stressed that all sides are now responsible for ensuring its strict and full implementation. Political dialogue: the report recalled that the Council’s decision to lift all nuclear-related sanctions against Iran as a result of implementation of its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action (Iran nuclear deal) allows a reengagement with Iran and will create opportunities and benefits for both sides, by providing the potential to reopen the Iranian market for European businesses. It is pointed out that the development of EU-Iran relations should advance hand in hand with the implementation of the nuclear agreement. Under the terms of the agreement a failure in its implementation by Iran can lead to the reintroduction of sanctions. The report welcomed the institutional changes made within the European External Action Service (EEAS) to reflect the results of the nuclear agreement, in particular the establishment of an Iran Task Force in the EEAS with the objective of coordinating the different strands of action of all Iran-related issues and the establishment of an EU Delegation in Tehran. Members called for an EU strategy for re-engagement with Iran to be based, initially, on confidence-building measures in technical areas that would create positive precedents of EU-Iranian joint work and could pave the way for more meaningful long-term cooperation. As regards the death penalty, they emphasised that the abolition of the death penalty is a key objective of EU human rights and foreign policy and called for an immediate moratorium on the carrying out of death sentences in Iran. The report also called for EU-Iran cooperation in the fight against the illegal drug trade as one way of addressing the issue of executions in the country. Trade and economic matters: the report noted Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 % and that European investments are key to Iran’s achieving this goal. For Iran to realise its economic potential, it will have to take steps to create a transparent economic environment conducive to international investment and take anti-corruption measures at all levels, particularly regarding compliance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) addressing questions such as the cessation of financial flows to terrorist organisations. The EU should fully support Iran’s efforts in this process. The report highlighted that although many contracts have been signed with European firms, Iran is unable to honour its commitments because of a lack of liquidity, meaning that the process of opening up Iran is caught in a vicious circle. Members stressed that the lifting of the nuclear-related economic and financial sanctions by the EU and the international community is an important element in demonstrating that the EU has implemented its commitments towards Iran. Sectoral cooperation: noting that Iran has the second-largest gas reserves in the world and the fourth-largest oil reserves, Members stated that energy cooperation can play a significant role in diversifying the sources of energy supply to the EU and reducing Member States' energy dependency on single suppliers, thereby contributing to the EU’s energy security. Lifting economic sanctions has the potential to unlock significant spending on the oil and gas industry as well as other sectors of the economy, which would benefit from investment and access to new technology. European companies are called upon to invest in the Iranian energy sector. The report noted that nuclear energy might not be competitive in Iran because of low reserves of uranium and the cost of extracting it. Therefore, they called on the Commission to explore the potential for civilian nuclear cooperation with Iran and to encourage Iran to sign the Convention on Nuclear Safety. As regards conflicts in the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf region, Members welcomed Iran’s engagement in the Syrian peace talks via its participation in the International Syria Support Group (ISSG). Members welcomed Iran’s contribution to the fight against ISIS/Da’esh, including its early support for the Kurdish Regional Government in Erbil, and recognises its decisive contribution in Iraq, which halted ISIS/Da'esh's advance and recovered territories that had been subject to jihadist terrorism. Socio-economic issues, rule of law, democracy and human rights: Iran is called upon to enlarge the space for political pluralism. It is also called upon to release of all political prisoners and to free imprisoned EU citizens who have been detained or convicted under a judicial process that did not meet international standards. The Iranian authorities are urged to ensure that the rights of religious and ethnic minorities are fully respected and protected in law and that religious freedom is extended. Lastly, the EEAS and the Commission are called upon to work together with the Iranian authorities in areas such as judicial reform and reform of the prison system, including prison conditions, government accountability, respect for the rule of law, freedom of speech, citizens’ universal human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the fight against corruption.
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A8-0286/2016
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2016/10/06
Vote in committee, 1st reading/single reading
- #3457
- 2016/03/14 Council Meeting
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2015/10/29
Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
Documents
- Debate in Council: 3457
- Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading: A8-0286/2016
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading: T8-0402/2016
| Amendments | Dossier |
| 532 |
2015/2274(INI)
2016/05/26
INTA
57 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Recalls that the Council’s decision to lift all nuclear-related sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran as a result of implementation of its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action provided the
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Stresses that while implementing the JCPOA and while enhancing our trade and investment relations with Iran we have to take into consideration the regional dimension, to stimulate cooperation between countries in the region and play a constructive role to decrease perpetual rivalries between them;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Stresses that trade and renewed access to the global rules-based trading system is a potential way to break Iran’s self-chosen isolation; in this regard, trade could be an important tool to strengthen the political dialogue and the development of bilateral relations between Iran and the EU;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Stresses that trade and renewed access to the global rules-based trading system
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Stresses that trade and renewed access to the global rules-based trading system is a potential way to
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Stresses that trade and renewed access to the global rules-based trading system is a potential way to
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Stresses that t
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Stresses that trade and renewed access to the global rules-based trading system is a potential way to break Iran’s
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls for coherence between the EU's trade policy and the principles of EU energy policy and believes that all current and future EU projects and investments in Iran must be fully in line with EU long- term decarbonisation commitments;
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Considers it of key importance to reduce the European Union´s dependency on imported energy, in particular by increasing the promotion of renewable energy and energy efficiency;
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 c (new) 3c. Supports the long-term goal of the EU as laid out in the European Commission Report "Towards an Energy Union" to move away from an economy driven by fossil fuels in light of Iran´s commitment to increase the production and the export of oil and gas to the European Union;
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Recalls that the Council’s decision to lift all nuclear-related sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran as a result of implementation of its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Expresses concern about the high levels of corruption and trade- circumventing sanctions, which have le
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Expresses concern about the high levels of corruption and trade- circumventing sanctions, which have le
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Expresses concern about the high levels of corruption
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Expresses concern about the high
Amendment 25 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Emphasises that a potential renewal of trade ties between the EU and Iran
Amendment 26 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Emphasises that a potential renewal of trade ties between the EU and Iran must go hand in hand with substantial improvements in respect for human
Amendment 27 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Emphasises that a potential renewal of trade ties between the EU Member States and Iran must go hand in hand with substantial improvements in respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in Iran
Amendment 29 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Emphasises that a potential renewal of trade ties between the EU and Iran must go hand in hand with substantial improvements in respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in Iran, and
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Recalls that the Council’s decision to lift all nuclear-related sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran as a result of implementation of its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action provided the potential to reopen the Iranian market for European businesses; recalls that Iran has a large, relatively highly educated and, as the age pyramid shows, young population, needs investment and is a potential market for high-quality European goods;
Amendment 30 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Emphasises that
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Notes that some sectors of the Iranian economy are heavily controlled by the regime, potentially creating problems for EU companies in Iran, and that increased trade could strengthen the economic, military and political power of certain unelected individuals; emphasises that it is important for Iran to develop an environment conducive to international investment and that that must take place with due regard for the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF);
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Notes that
Amendment 33 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Notes that some sectors of the Iranian economy are heavily controlled by the
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Notes that some sectors of the Iranian economy are heavily controlled by the regime, potentially creating problems for EU companies in Iran
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Notes that
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Notes that some sectors of the Iranian economy are heavily controlled by the
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Emphasises that Iran faces many environmental challenges, including water scarcity and land degradation and that while taking advantage of the full potential of business cooperation, the EU should engage with Iran to enhance the protection of environment and promote environmentally sustainable development;
Amendment 38 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Notes that the current EU mandate for negotiations of a Trade and Cooperation Agreement with Iran is outdated; calls on the Commission to explore options for strengthening trade and investment ties with the aim to bring Iran closer to the WTO rules and protect European investments; stresses that a formal negotiation framework would allow the EU to fully use its leverage as the largest integrated market and economic bloc and create a forum for exchange and dialogue;
Amendment 39 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Notes that European environmental technology and know-how in the areas of energy efficiency, water management and agricultural irrigation is at the global forefront; beliefs that the transfer and export of these technologies must be prioritized in the renewed trade efforts between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the European Union;
Amendment 40 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 41 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the EU to
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the EU to explore the possibility of restarting Iran
Amendment 43 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the EU to
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Emphasises also the importance for Iran to develop economic and trading relations with the actors in the region in order, with due regard for WTO rules, to form a cohesive economic and trading bloc; points out that the EU can provide its expertise and backing for developing and building up this regional dialogue;
Amendment 45 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Takes the view that, although many contracts have been signed with EU firms, Iran is unable to honour its commitments because of a lack of liquidity, meaning that the process of opening up Iran is caught in a vicious circle;
Amendment 46 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Regrets that the American sanctions still in place restrict EU policy space, obstructing EU companies with US business activities doing business in Iran; calls on the US Government to provide legal certainty and predictability, including by granting waivers, and asks the Commission to increase dialogue and cooperation with the US; urges the Member States and the Commission to defend EU companies against the extraterritorial application of US law;
Amendment 47 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Regrets that the American sanctions still in place restrict EU policy space, obstructing EU companies with US business activities doing business in Iran;
Amendment 48 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Regrets that the American sanctions still in place restrict EU policy space, obstructing EU companies with US business activities doing business in Iran; calls on the US Government to provide legal certainty and predictability for EU investment in Iran, including by granting waivers immediately, and asks the Commission to increase dialogue and cooperation with the US;
Amendment 49 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8. Regrets that the
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that
Amendment 50 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 51 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 52 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Takes the view that legal uncertainty surrounding investment in Iran, because of US extraterritorial laws and the fact that transactions are conducted in dollars, call for a change in approach to trading with Iran; calls for the euro to be the currency for transactions with Iran so as to prevent US authorities from imposing penalties as they have done in the past against some EU banks;
Amendment 53 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Notes that EU is aiming to a diversification of energy resources and that Iran is a key player on the international energy market and therefore supports further cooperation with Iran in this field ; encourages Iranian oil and gas exports to Europe and enhancing the cooperation for the development of new technological solutions, renewable energies and energy efficiency;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 9 9. Underlines the potential of an open and safe internet in Iran for the digital economy; reiterates its call for an effective European export controls regime to prevent
Amendment 55 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 10. Notes that the effective implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility and supply-chain due- diligence guidelines is crucial if increased trade relations between the EU and Iran are to have a positive effect on Iranian society as a whole.
Amendment 56 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Calls for specific attention for the role of SMEs from Europe and Iran, when strengthening trade relations;
Amendment 57 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 10 b (new) 10b. Underlines the particular need for gender balanced and inclusive growth in Iran; Urges a particular focus on the role of women in Iran who face legal discrimination, as well as European women visiting Iran, given the requirement of wearing religious symbols which can deter women from traveling to Iran;
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that while several Commission statements and EU delegations to Iran have focused on trade and economic ties, the delegation from the Commission did not include the Trade Commissioner;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that while several EU delegations to Iran have focused on trade and economic ties, the delegation from the Commission unfortunately did not include the Trade Commissioner;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Notes that
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2016/08/10
AFET
254 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A (new) A. whereas internal political developments in Iran and the agreement on the nuclear issue have opened an opportunity for reforms within Iran and for developing its external relations with the EU,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 c (new) – having regard to Iran's persisting refusal to cooperate with several UN human rights bodies, including the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, preventing him from fulfilling his mandate in an independent manner,
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Recognises
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Re
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Supports the work of the UN Special Rapporteur on Iran and encourages the Government of Iran to use the recent extension of their mandate to engage with the UN, EU, and other international organisations on human rights issues;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Stresses that the cornerstone for EU relations is based on the respect for human rights and democratic principles;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Takes note of the fact that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 – having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, in particular those of 10 March 2011 on the EU’s approach towards Iran1 , 14 June 2012 on Situation of ethnic minorities in Iran1a , 17 November 2011 on Iran - recent cases of human rights violations1b and of 3 April 2014 on the EU strategy towards Iran2 , __________________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0096. 1a Texts adopted, P7_TA(2012)0265 1b Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0517 2 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2014)0339.
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Takes note of the fact that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences would drastically reduce the number of executions (up to 80 % according to Iranian estimates); calls for EU-Iran cooperation in the fight against drugs as a way of addressing the issue of executions in the country, while respecting human rights; calls on the Commission to provide technical assistance and administrative capacity-
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Takes note of the fact that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences would drastically reduce the number of executions (up to 80 % according to Iranian estimates);
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Takes note of the fact that eliminating the death penalty for, at least, crimes not considered the "most serious", such as drug-
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Takes note of the fact that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences would drastically reduce the number of executions (up to 80 % according to Iranian estimates); calls for EU-Iran cooperation in the fight against drugs as a way of addressing the issue of executions in the country; calls on the Commission to provide technical assistance and administrative capacity- building for Iran to enable it to secure its borders with Afghanistan and Iraq, paying special attention to respect for the rights of ethnic minorities living on both sides of the borders;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Takes note of the fact that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences would drastically reduce the number of executions (up to 80 % according to Iranian estimates); calls for EU-Iran cooperation in the fight against drugs as a way of addressing the issue of executions in the country; calls on the Commission to provide technical assistance and administrative capacity- building
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Takes note of the fact that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences would drastically reduce the number of executions (up to 80 % according to Iranian estimates); calls for EU-Iran cooperation in the fight against drugs as a way of addressing the issue of executions in the country; calls on the Commission to
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Takes note of the fact that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences would drastically reduce the number of executions (up to 80 % according to Iranian estimates), while executions can in no way be justified; calls for EU-Iran cooperation in the fight against drugs as a way of addressing the issue of executions in the country; calls on the Commission to provide technical assistance and administrative capacity- building for Iran to enable it to secure its borders with Afghanistan and Iraq;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Takes note of the fact that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences would drastically reduce the number of executions (up to 80 % according to Iranian estimates); calls for EU-Iran cooperation
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 – having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, in particular those of 10 March 2011 on the EU’s approach towards Iran1 , 17 November 2011 on cases of human rights violation in Iran, 14 June 2012 on Situation of ethnic minorities in Iran, and of 3 April 2014 on the EU strategy towards Iran2 , __________________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2011)0096. 2 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2014)0339.
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Takes note of the fact that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Takes note of the fact that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences would drastically reduce the number of executions (up to 80 % according to Iranian estimates); calls for EU-Iran cooperation
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Recalls that the EU and Iran have decided to face issues of common concern in a constructive manner; calls for an EU strategy for re-engagement with Iran to be based, initially, on confidence-building measures in technical areas that would create positive precedents of EU-Iranian joint work and can pave the way for more meaningful long-term cooperation;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Calls for EU-Iran cooperation in the fight against drugs as one measure addressing the issue of executions related to drug offences in the country; calls on the Commission to provide technical assistance and administrative capacity- building for Iran to enable it to secure its borders with Afghanistan and Iraq;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Believes that cooperation on anti- narcotics must be limited to addiction prevention and harm reduction programmes and avoid technical assistance to law enforcement and security forces until Iran eliminates death penalty for narcotics offences;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Calls on the re-assessment of qualifying container scanners as a dual- use item, which hinders the scanning of freight containers in the countering of illegal smuggling of narcotics;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the EEAS to explore
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 – having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, in particular those of 10 March 2011 on the EU’s approach towards Iran1
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the EEAS to
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the EEAS to explore the possibility of establishing an institutional framework for cooperation with Iran, such as a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) or a Framework Agreement
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the EEAS to explore the possibility of establishing an institutional framework for cooperation with Iran, such as a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) or a Framework Agreement. in order to initiate negotiations about this, however, human rights, democracy and a complete halt to all forms of support for terrorist organisations are needed;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the EEAS to explore the possibility of establishing an institutional framework for cooperation with Iran, such as a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) or a Framework Agreement; considers that account should be taken in this connection of the Member States’ own diplomatic services, and in particular those of the European nuclear powers;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the EEAS to explore the possibility of establishing an institutional framework for cooperation with Iran, such as a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) or a Framework Agreement
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the EEAS to explore the possibility of establishing an institutional framework for cooperation with Iran
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Calls on the EEAS to explore the possibility of
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Calls on the EU and Iran to re- establish the human rights dialogue, including representatives from the judiciary, security forces and civil society organisations, which would operate in the framework public interim and long-term benchmarks;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Calls on the EU strengthen support to multilateral human rights dialogue with Iran and calls on Iran to fully cooperate with the UN human rights body;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Takes note of Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; believes that European investments are key for Iran to achieve this goal; stresses that for Iran to realise its economic potential, it will have to take steps to create a transparent economic environment conducive to international investment and take anti-corruption measures, particularly regarding compliance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force; calls on the EU to fully support Iran’s efforts in this process via, in particular, support for work towards forging a bilateral investment treaty between the EU and Iran;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 – having regard to its previous resolutions on Iran, in particular those of 10 March 2011 on the EU
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Takes note of Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; believes that European investments are key for Iran to achieve this goal; stresses that for Iran to realise its economic potential, it will have to take steps to create a transparent economic environment conducive to international investment and take anti-corruption measures, particularly regarding compliance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Takes note of Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; believes that European investments are key for Iran to achieve this goal; underlines that the European Union does not stand in the way of permitted business activity with Iran, and will not stand in the way of international firms or financial institutions' engaging with Iran, as long as they follow all applicable laws; stresses that for Iran to realise its economic potential, it will have to take steps to create a transparent economic environment conducive to international investment and take anti-corruption measures, particularly regarding compliance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force; calls on the EU to fully support Iran’s efforts in this process via, in particular, support for work towards forging a bilateral investment treaty between the EU and Iran; calls for the EU to develop economic cooperation with Iran; takes note that Iran is the world’s largest economy outside the WTO; supports, in this regard, Iran’s bid to join the WTO;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Takes note of Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; believes that European investments are key for Iran to achieve this goal; stresses that for Iran to realise its economic potential, it will have to take steps to create a transparent economic environment conducive to international investment and take anti-corruption measures, particularly regarding compliance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force, including tackling the emerging terrorist financing risks; calls on the EU to fully support Iran’s efforts in this process via, in particular, support for work towards forging a bilateral investment treaty between the EU and Iran, should the FATF review confirm substantial progress in the aforementioned cases; calls for the EU to develop economic cooperation with Iran; takes note that Iran is the world’s largest economy outside the WTO; supports, in this regard, Iran’s bid to join the WTO after it has been removed from the FATF Public Statement list;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Takes note of Iran
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Takes note of Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; believes that European investments are key for Iran to achieve this goal; stresses that for Iran to realise its economic potential, it will have to take steps to create a transparent economic environment conducive to international investment and take anti-corruption measures, particularly regarding compliance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Takes note of Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; believes that
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Takes note of Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; believes that European investments are key for Iran to achieve this goal; stresses that for Iran to realise its economic potential, it will have to take steps to create a transparent economic environment conducive to international investment and take anti-corruption measures, particularly regarding compliance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force; calls on the EU to fully support Iran’s efforts in this process via, in particular, support for work towards forging a bilateral investment treaty between the EU and Iran; calls for the EU to
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Takes note of Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; believes that European investments are key for Iran to achieve this goal; stresses that for Iran to realise its economic potential, it will have to take steps to create a transparent economic environment conducive to international investment and take anti-corruption measures, particularly
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Takes note of Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; believes that European investments are key for Iran to achieve this goal; stresses that for Iran to realise its economic potential, it will have to take steps to create a transparent economic environment conducive to international investment and take anti-corruption measures, particularly regarding compliance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force in particular with respect to eliminating the financing of terrorism; calls on the EU to fully support Iran’s efforts in this process via, in particular, support for work towards forging a bilateral investment treaty between the EU and Iran; calls for the EU to develop economic cooperation
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 a (new) – having regard to the statement by the VP/HR Federica Mogherini on the execution of a juvenile offender in Iran of 14 October 2015 and on the condemnation of Iranian human rights defender Narges Mohammadi of 20 May 2016,
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Takes note of Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; believes that European investments are key for Iran to achieve this goal; stresses that for Iran to realise its economic potential, it will have to take steps to create a transparent economic environment conducive to international investment and take anti-corruption measures, particularly regarding compliance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force; calls on
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Takes note of Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; believes that European investments are key for Iran to achieve this goal;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Takes note of Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; believes that European investments are key for Iran to achieve this goal; stresses that for Iran to realise its economic potential, it will have to take steps to create a transparent economic environment conducive to international investment and take anti-corruption measures and eliminate risks of terrorist financing, particularly regarding compliance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force; calls on the EU to fully
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Takes note of Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; believes that European investments are key for Iran to achieve this goal; stresses that for Iran to realise its economic potential, it will have to take steps to create a transparent economic environment conducive to international investment and take anti-corruption measures, and eliminate risk of terrorist financing particularly regarding compliance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force; calls on the EU to fully support Iran’s efforts in this process via, in particular, support for work towards forging a bilateral investment treaty between the EU and Iran; calls for the EU to develop economic cooperation with Iran; takes note that Iran is the world’s largest economy outside the WTO; supports, in this regard, Iran’s bid to join the WTO;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Takes note of Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; believes that European investments are key for Iran to achieve this goal; stresses that for Iran to realise its economic potential, it will have to take steps to create a transparent economic environment conducive to international investment and take anti-corruption measures, particularly regarding compliance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force; calls on the EU to fully support Iran’s efforts in this process via, in particular, support for work towards forging a bilateral investment treaty between the EU and Iran; calls for the EU to develop commercial, financial and economic cooperation with Iran; takes note that Iran is the world’s largest economy outside the WTO; supports, in this regard, Iran’s bid to join the WTO;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Takes note of Iran’s stated objective of achieving a yearly growth rate of 8 %; believes that European investments are key for Iran to achieve this goal; stresses that for Iran to realise its economic potential, it will have to take steps to create
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Notes that Iran is the second largest economy in the Middle East after Saudi Arabia with an estimated nominal GDP of $397 billion in 2015 and that the Iranian economy is currently reliant on the oil and gas sector, with significant agricultural, industrial, and service sectors; further notes that EU trade with Iran currently stands at about $8 billion and is expected to quadruple in the next two years;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Calls on Iran to initiate legislation to allow workers to exercise their right to form and join independent trade unions and to collectively bargain in line with Iran's obligations under international law; and take steps to respect, promote and realise the principles and rights set out in the ILO's fundamental conventions, including Conventions 87 and 98;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Is worried about the extensive control of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps over the Iranian economy, urges the Commission to find mechanisms for EU companies to be able to verify before signing contracts with Iranian partners that the money will not be transferred to the war zones in the region;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Is concerned about the delay in the appointment of a chair of the WTO working group on Iran´s accession; calls on the Commission to fully exert its influence in order to remove this obstacle without delay and start the process of Iran´s accession to the WTO;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 a (new) – having regard to 14 October 2015 statement by the VP/HR Federica Mogherini on the execution of a juvenile offender in Iran and her 20 May 2016 statement on the condemnation of Iranian women rights defender Narges Mohammadi,
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Welcomes the fact the Iranian Government is keen to attract foreign investment, with foreign direct investment needed across all major economic sectors; notes that more than $1 trillion of investment in infrastructure is likely to be needed over the next 10 years, providing opportunities for European businesses, including in the energy, automotive and airline manufacturing sectors;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Welcomes the fact that a growing number of small European banks are now active in Iran, facilitating credit to SMEs;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 c (new) 8c. Encourages the EU to use its relationship with Iran to insist the authorities tackle problems in the country's banking system, including measures to bolster anti-money laundering and terrorism-financing laws;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Recalls the impact that extraterritorial US sanctions, in particular US-related sanctions on banks, have on businesses willing to invest in Iran; insists on the need to address this and other financial matters to create the necessary conditions for businesses to prosper in Iran and contribute to Iranians feeling relief from sanctions in their everyday lives; recalls the increasing concerns expressed in several resolutions and declarations adopted by United Nations entities, human rights bodies, including the Commission on Human Rights, as well as the Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of the unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights, particularly their negative impact on the human rights of the civilian population of Iran; highlights the significant adverse effect on the country's economy, its population and ultimately on the enjoyment of human rights of the people of Iran, including its right to food, its right to health and its right to development;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Re
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Recalls the impact that extraterritorial US sanctions, in particular US-related sanctions on banks, have on businesses willing to invest in Iran; insists on the need to address this and other financial matters to create the necessary conditions for businesses to prosper in Iran and contribute to Iranians feeling relief from sanctions in their everyday lives; further notes that some US sanctions are not affected by the nuclear deal and will remain in place, in particular sanctions related to human rights abuses, support for terrorism, and the testing of ballistic missiles;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Recalls the impact that extraterritorial US sanctions, in particular US-related sanctions on banks, have on businesses willing to invest in Iran; insists on the need to address this and other financial matters to create the necessary conditions for businesses to prosper in Iran and contribute to Iranians feeling relief from sanctions in their everyday lives; is in favour of a close dialogue with the United States in order to ensure the continuity of European trade and investment in Iran;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Recalls the negative impact that extraterritorial US sanctions, in particular US-related sanctions on banks, have on businesses willing to invest in Iran, including businesses from EU countries; insists on the need to address this and other financial matters to bring closer the economies of the EU and Iran, create the necessary conditions for businesses to prosper in Iran and contribute to Iranians feeling relief from sanctions in their everyday lives;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Recalls the impact that extraterritorial US sanctions, in particular US-related sanctions on banks, have on businesses willing to invest in Iran, while noting that the sanctions are a response to Iran's support for international terrorism; insists on the need to address this and other financial matters to create the necessary conditions for businesses to prosper in Iran and contribute to Iranians feeling relief from sanctions in their everyday lives;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Recalls the impact that extraterritorial US sanctions, in particular US-related sanctions on banks, have on businesses willing to invest in Iran; insists on the need to address this and other financial matters in line with FATF recommendations to create the necessary conditions for businesses to prosper in Iran and contribute to Iranians feeling relief from sanctions in their everyday lives;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 a (new) – having regard to the Declaration on Criteria for Free and Fair Elections, unanimously adopted on 26 March 1994 by the Inter-Parliamentary Union, of which the Iranian parliament is a member,
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Recalls the
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Recalls the impact that extraterritorial US sanctions, in particular US-related sanctions on banks, have on businesses willing to invest in Iran; insists on the need to address this and other financial matters to create the necessary conditions for businesses to
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Recalls the impact that
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Expresses concern over the extensive control of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps over the Iranian economy; calls for the Commission to develop adequate verification tools to ensure that profits from EU - Iran trade are not channelled into paramilitary organisations in the region;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Believes that the lifting of sanctions by the EU and the international community
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Believes that the lifting of sanctions by the EU and the international community as laid down in the JCPOA is an important element in demonstrating European good faith towards Iran, as well as providing mutual economic benefit; notes, however, that while most economic and financial sanctions have now been lifted, some remain in place and are not affected by the nuclear deal; calls for emphasis to be placed on the quality as well as on the quantity of investments, and for an initiative to assess whether new investments uphold the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights similar to that undertaken when sanctions were lifted in Myanmar/Burma;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Believes that the lifting of sanctions by the EU and the international community as laid down in the JCPOA is an important element in demonstrating European good faith towards Iran, as well as providing mutual economic benefit; calls for the lifting of sanctions to enable economic operators to consider a rapid and effective return to Iran; calls for emphasis to be placed on the quality as well as on the quantity of investments, and for an initiative to assess whether new investments uphold the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights similar to that undertaken when sanctions were lifted in Myanmar/Burma;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Believes that the lifting of sanctions by the EU and the international community as laid down in the JCPOA
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Believes that the lifting of the nuclear related economic and financial sanctions by the EU and the international community as laid down in the JCPOA is an important element in demonstrating
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 a (new) – having regard to the EU Strategic Framework and Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy; having regard to the EU Annual reports on Human Rights,
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Believes that the lifting of sanctions by the EU and the international community as laid down in the JCPOA is an important element in demonstrating European good faith towards Iran
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Believes that the lifting of sanctions by the EU and the international community as laid down in the JCPOA is an important element
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Calls on the EU to engage EU- based business companies to ensure full transparency of their activities in Iran and to require that EU-based investors carry out human rights due diligence, including human rights impact assessments, of their operations in Iran, publicly reporting on their human rights policies, environmental and social risks, the impacts of their activities, and measures taken to mitigate negative impacts with regards to Iran;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Welcomes the fact that JCPOA has already brought positive results, such as the 22% increase in trade between Iran and the EU during the first three months of 2016, compared to the same period of 2014, the fact that 30 Iranian banks have reconnected to SWIFT, as well as the JCPOA's positive impact in reinforcing the trend of diminishing inflation and interest rates in Iran;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Considers the lack of freedom of expression online, the systemic surveillance and monitoring of internet traffic as well as the lack of digital freedoms to be an obstacle to trade with Iran, as well as a violation of people's rights and freedoms;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 b (new) 10b. Shares the VP/HR's assessment that the results of the elections to the parliament of Iran and Assembly of Experts have shown a clear desire of the people of Iran to continue the course of moderation and incremental reforms, especially in economic area;
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 b (new) 10b. Calls for a specific assessment of the impact of human rights when EU companies export telecoms, law- enforcement, IT, surveillance and other dual-use items;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 c (new) 10c. Welcomes the 180 trade delegations that visited Teheran since the signature of the JCPOA, including from 15 EU member states as a sign of growing interest in economic relations with Iran; calls on the EU and its member states to explore the use of exports guarantees credits to boost trade, project financing and investment in Iran;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 d (new) 10d. Supports the positive conclusion of the agreements between the Iranian government and Airbus and Boeing, as a further confidence-building measure following the adoption of the JCPOA;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11.
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 a (new) – having regard to the 2015 Annual Report on the Protection of the Constitution of the German Federal Ministry of Interior,
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Believes that energy cooperation can play a significant role in diversifying the sources of energy supply to the EU, thereby contributing to the EU’s energy security; calls for coherence between the EU's energy trade policy and the principles of EU's energy policy and believes that all current and future EU projects and investments in Iran must be fully in line with the EU's long term de- carbonization commitments;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Believes that energy cooperation can play a significant role in diversifying the sources of energy supply to the EU, thereby contributing to the EU’s and Iran's energy security; calls for European companies to invest in the Iranian energy sector; calls, in particular, for the EU´s support in developing LNG technology in Iran;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Believes that energy cooperation can play a significant role in diversifying the sources of energy supply to the EU, thereby contributing to the EU’s energy security, reducing Member States' energy dependency from single suppliers and responding to additional regional security challenges;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Believes that energy cooperation can play a significant role in diversifying the sources of energy supply to the EU,
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Believes that energy cooperation can play a significant role in diversifying the sources of energy supply to the EU, thereby contributing to the EU Member States’
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Believes that energy cooperation can play a significant role in diversifying the sources of energy supply to the EU,
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Recognises the geo-strategic importance of improving cooperation between Iran and the EU through cross- border projects, in order to facilitate more energy source diversification;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Takes note that currently more than half of Iranian households’ energy needs are met by natural gas; stresses the great potential of developing renewable energies in Iran, a country with on average 300 days of sunshine per year, and an estimated production capacity equivalent to 13 times Iran’s total energy consumption; believes that the development of renewable energies could reduce the hazardous impact of the use of natural gas on the environment; further stresses the importance of regional cooperation projects, which will contribute to regional energy resource diversification;
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Takes note that currently more than half of Iranian households’ energy needs are met by natural gas; stresses the great potential of developing renewable energies in Iran, a country with on average 300 days of sunshine per year, and an estimated production capacity equivalent to 13 times Iran’s total energy consumption; calls on the Commission to support the development of renewable energies in Iran as a contribution to diversifying the country's energy mix;
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Takes note that currently more than half of Iranian households’ energy needs are met by natural gas; stresses the great potential of developing renewable energies in Iran, a country with on average 300 days of sunshine per year, and an estimated production capacity equivalent to 13 times Iran’s total energy consumption; in the sector in question, the EU contribution in terms of its resources, experience and technology will be very significant;
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B (new) B. whereas following the Iran Nuclear Deal and internal political developments in Iran, there is now an opportunity for reforms in the country and for improvement of its relations with the European Union,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 b (new) – having regard to its previous resolutions on EU Annual reports on Human Rights; having regard to its resolution of 8 October 2015 on death penalty,
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Takes note that currently more than half of Iranian households
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Calls on Iran to join the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and for EU-Iran energy cooperation to be consistently underpinned by the aim of improving environmental and social as well as economic benefits
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13.
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Calls for environmental cooperation in the areas of water conservation management, the fight against desertification, earthquake monitoring, as well as addressing air pollution and waste management; expresses its particular concern in this context over the alarming disappearance of Lake Urmia and other water bodies as well as the pollution levels of the Caspian sea and urges active support by the EU and the member states of the efforts by the Iranian government to reverse the dramatic destruction;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Calls for environmental cooperation in the areas of water conservation management, including supporting Iran in saving Lake Urmia, the fight against desertification, earthquake monitoring, as well as addressing air pollution and waste management;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Welcomes the fact that Iranian environmental NGOs have developed partnerships with other NGOs in the region; welcomes their participation to the IUCN and Ramsar Conventions; calls on the Commission to assist Iranian NGOs in the development of participatory management projects;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Takes note of studies stating that nuclear energy might not be competitive in Iran due to low reserves of uranium and the costs of extracting it; calls
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Takes note of studies stating that nuclear energy might not be competitive in Iran due to low reserves of uranium and the costs of extracting it; calls, nevertheless, on
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Encourages the EU and its Member States to continue exploring all areas of business cooperation with Iran, including through the facilitation of trade export credits, project financing and investment; further offers assistance to the Iranian authorities on sectoral reform, market liberalisation, and measures to improve Iran's economic progress; encourages those businesses from the European Union seeking to do business in Iran to ensure contracts adhere to internationally accepted guidelines on human rights and workers’ rights;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 b (new) – having regard to statement made by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on 5th July 2016,
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17.
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Takes note of the fact that Iran hosts an estimated 3 million Afghan refugees, of which only an estimated 950 000 are United Nations-registered, as Iranian authorities have not provided all of them with an opportunity to legally claim asylum; is extremely worried by the reports of Afghan refugees being trained in Iran and sent to fight in Syria and calls on Iran to clarify on these allegations; welcomes the additional EUR 6.5 million of EU funding to support Iran in the education and health care of the Afghan population in the country; believes that EU-Iran cooperation on refugee management can enhance mutual understanding, promote improved respect for international law and the lives of refugees themselves, as well as contributing to conflict resolution in order to reduce the causes of current and future refugee movements;
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Takes note of the fact that Iran hosts 3 million Afghan refugees; welcomes the additional EUR 6.5 million of EU funding to support Iran in the education and health care of the Afghan population in the country; believes that EU-Iran cooperation on refugee management can enhance mutual understanding, promote improved respect for international law and the lives of refugees themselves, as well as contributing to conflict resolution in order to reduce the causes of current and future refugee movements; believes that EU-Iran cooperation should also include a comprehensive dialogue on migration, especially on policy and legislative approaches and priorities in relation to regular and irregular migration, asylum seekers and refugees, both at national and regional levels;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Takes note of the fact that Iran hosts 3 million Afghan refugees; welcomes the additional EUR 6.5 million of EU funding to support Iran in the education and health care of the Afghan population in the country; stresses the need to take concrete measures that safeguard the human rights of Afghani migrants and Afghani refugees in Iran; including their right to due process and equality before the law; believes that EU-Iran cooperation on refugee management can enhance mutual understanding, promote improved respect for international human rights law and the lives of refugees themselves, as well as contributing to conflict resolution in order to reduce the causes of current and future refugee movements;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Takes note of the fact that Iran hosts 3 million Afghan refugees; regrets that a large influx of young Afghan men into Turkey and the EU was caused by covert recruitment of Afghan fighters by Iran to fight for Syrian president Assad; welcomes the additional EUR 6.5 million of EU funding to support Iran in the education and health care of the Afghan population in the country; believes that EU-Iran cooperation on refugee management can enhance mutual understanding, promote improved respect for international law and the lives of refugees themselves, as well as contributing to conflict resolution in order to reduce the causes of current and future refugee movements;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Takes note of the fact that Iran hosts 3 million Afghan refugees; welcomes the additional EUR 6.5 million of EU funding to support
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Takes note of the fact that Iran
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Takes note of the fact that Iran hosts 3 million Afghan nationals, of whom only 950 000 have formal legal status in Iran as refugees; welcomes the additional EUR 6.5 million of EU funding to support Iran in the education and health care of the Afghan population in the country; believes that EU-Iran cooperation on refugee management can enhance mutual understanding, promote improved respect for international law and the
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Takes note of the fact that Iran hosts 3 million Afghan refugees; welcomes the additional EUR 6.5 million of EU funding to support Iran in the education and health care of the Afghan population in the country; remains concerned with recent reports of Afghan refugees being dispatched to fight in Syria; believes that EU-Iran cooperation on refugee management can enhance mutual understanding, promote improved respect for international law and the lives of refugees themselves, as well as contributing to conflict resolution in order to reduce the causes of current and future refugee movements;
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Takes note of the fact that Iran hosts 3 million Afghan refugees; welcomes the additional EUR 6.5 million of EU funding to support Iran in the education and health care of the Afghan population in the country; calls Tehran to stop recruitment of Afghan refugees to fight in Syria; believes that EU-Iran cooperation on refugee management can enhance mutual understanding, promote improved respect for international law and the lives of refugees themselves, as well as contributing to conflict resolution in order to reduce the causes of current and future
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 a (new) – having regard to resolution on Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran (70/173) adopted by the UN General Assembly on 17 December 2015,
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Takes positive note of the fact that Iran hosts 3 million Afghan refugees making Iran one of the major refugee hosting countries; welcomes the additional EUR 6.5 million of EU funding to support Iran in the education and health care of the Afghan population in the country; believes that EU-Iran cooperation on refugee management can enhance mutual understanding, promote improved respect for international law and the lives of refugees themselves, as well as contributing to conflict resolution in order to reduce the causes of current and future refugee movements;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18.
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Recognises that the young, educated and technologically advanced population in Iran and the vibrancy of its society can provide particular opportunities for advancing people-to-
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Recognises that the young, educated and technologically advanced population in Iran can provide particular opportunities for advancing people-to- people contacts with the EU; calls for increased cooperation in the field of education, research and innovation via increased exchanges of students and researchers, including in the field of environment, renewable and clean energies, justice and human rights, good governance, civic participation, addiction prevention and harm reduction; calls for the Commission to study the possibility of visa liberalisation for Iranian academics and researchers to study and undergo training in European universities;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Recognises that the young, educated and technologically advanced population in Iran can provide particular opportunities for advancing people-to- people contacts with the EU; calls for increased cooperation in the field of education, research and innovation via increased exchanges of students and researchers; calls for the Commission to
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Recognises that the young, educated and technologically advanced population in Iran can provide particular opportunities for advancing people-to- people contacts with the EU; calls for increased cooperation in the field of education, research and innovation via increased exchanges of students and researchers;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18.
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Recognises that the young, educated and technologically advanced population in Iran can provide particular opportunities for advancing people-to- people contacts with the EU; calls for increased cooperation in the field of education, research and innovation via increased exchanges of students and researchers;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Recognises that the young, educated and technologically advanced population in Iran can provide particular opportunities for advancing people-to- people contacts with the EU; calls for increased cooperation in the field of education, research and innovation via increased exchanges of students and researchers;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Recognises that the young, educated and technologically advanced population in Iran can provide particular opportunities for advancing people-to- people contacts with the EU;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 a (new) – having regard to the March 2016 Report of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human Rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran,
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Recognises that the young, educated and technologically advanced population in Iran can provide particular opportunities for advancing people-to- people contacts with the EU; calls for increased cooperation in the field of education, research and innovation via increased exchanges of students and researchers
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Calls for an establishment of an EU program to bring together researchers and students from Iran, GCC countries and Europe to study the experience and lessons learned of the regional integration in Europe.
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Expresses grave concern over the arrest of EU-Iranian dual-nationals upon their entering Iran, stresses that these arrests hinder the possibilities of people to people contacts;
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 b (new) 18b. Welcomes the increase of Erasmus Mundus students from Iran to European Universities as a way to combat misperceptions and stereotypes; calls on the Commission to increase the envelope for Erasmus Mundus students from Iran;
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 b (new) 18b. Calls on Iranian authorities to allow for Iranian diaspora in Europe to safely travel to their country of birth;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 c (new) 18c. Calls on the Iranian government to appoint a Horizon 2020 national coordinator that provides technical assistance and advice to Iranian Universities to apply for Horizon 2020 projects; welcomes the workshops that recently took place in Teheran University to raise awareness of the potential benefits that Iranian Universities can draw from participating in Horizon 2020;
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 c (new) 18c. Calls on the judiciary to respect fair trial, due process and to grant suspects access to a lawyer;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 d (new) 18d. Condemns the systematic torture in Iranian prisons;
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Expresses its deep concern about Iran's ballistic missile tests; underlines that the North Atlantic Council of 8 and 9 July 2016 has stated that the development of Iran's ballistic missile tests are inconsistent with UN Security Council Resolution 2231;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 5 a (new) – having regard to data from the Open Doors’ World Watch List showing a decrease in tolerance towards Christian converts, in particular in social interaction;
Amendment 240 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes note that because of its geostrategic location, the size of its population, its oil and natural gas reserves and its influence in the region, Iran is a major player in the Middle East and the Gulf region; stresses that the pursuit of Iranian interests does not and should not be in competition with other major players in the region; highlights the significant role taken on by Iran in the fight against the Daesh terrorist movement and hopes that this role will continue, with a view to the common goal of restoring security for our populations;
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19.
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes note that because of its geostrategic location, the size of its population, its oil and natural gas reserves and its influence in the region, Iran is a major player in the Middle East and the Gulf region; stresses that the
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes note that because of its geostrategic location, the size of its population, its oil and natural gas reserves and its influence in the region, Iran is a major player in the Middle East and the Gulf region; stresses that the pursuit of Iranian interests
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes note that because of its geostrategic location between Europe, the Middle East and Asia, the size of its population, its oil and natural gas reserves and its influence in the region, Iran is a major player in the Middle East and the Gulf region; stresses that the pursuit of Iranian interests does not and should not be in competition with other major players in the region;
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes note that because of its geostrategic location, the size of its population, its oil and natural gas reserves and its influence in the region, Iran is a major
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes note that because of its geostrategic location, the size of its population, its oil and natural gas reserves and its influence in the region, Iran is a major
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes note that because of its geostrategic location, the size of its population and economy, its oil and natural gas reserves and its influence in the region, Iran is a major player in the Middle East and the Gulf region; stresses that the pursuit of Iranian interests does not and should not be in competition with other major players in the region;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes note that because of its geostrategic location, the size of its population, its oil and natural gas reserves
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes note that because of its geostrategic location, the size of its population, its oil and natural gas reserves and its influence in the region, Iran is a
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 5 a (new) – having regard to the UN General Assembly resolution 70/173 of 17 December 2015 on the Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran,
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes note that because of its geostrategic location, the size of its population, its oil and natural gas reserves and its influence in the region, Iran is a major player in the Middle East and the Gulf region;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Takes note that because of its geostrategic location, the size of its population, its oil and natural gas reserves and its influence in the region, Iran is a major player in the Middle East and the Gulf region; stresses that the pursuit of Iranian interests
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Points out that EU-Iran relations form part of the review of the European neighbourhood policy (ENP) put forward on 18 November 2015, which includes plans to involve third countries that are neighbours of the EU’s neighbourhood partner countries in the context of extended cooperation frameworks; urges, therefore, that thematic frameworks be set up to offer cooperation between the Union, the Southern neighbourhood partner countries and key regional players such as Iran on regional issues such as security, energy and the management of refugees;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Notes with concern that Iran is strongly developing its cyber capabilities, both for monitoring internal dissent and deploying hackers to disrupt or attack foreign targets;
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Takes note of the June 2016 U.S. State Department annual report on global terrorism listing Iran as the top state sponsor of terrorism;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 5 a (new) – having regard to the Report of the UN HRC Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran (HRC/31/69),
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Believes that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, was a notable achievement for European diplomacy in particular, and that Europe is now responsible for not simply ensuring its strict and full implementation, but for maintaining the spirit of negotiations in a way that benefits the peoples of both Iran and the EU; notes, however, that on the Iranian side the conclusion of the agreement did not represent a turning point from the point of view of the country's external and internal policies, particularly in the context of human rights and the rule of law;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Believes that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, was a
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Believes that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, was a notable achievement for European diplomacy in particular, and that Europe is now responsible for not simply ensuring its strict and full implementation, but for maintaining the spirit of negotiations in a way that benefits the peoples of both Iran and the EU; welcomes the establishment of the Joint Commission comprised of representatives of Iran and the E3/EU+3 (China, France, Germany, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with the VP/HR);
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C (new) C. whereas the human rights situation in Iran is still characterized by continued and pervasive violations of fundamental rights,
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Believes that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, was a notable achievement for European diplomacy in particular, and that Europe
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Believes that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, was a notable achievement
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Believes that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Believes that the Joint
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Believes that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, was a notable achievement for European diplomacy in particular, and that Europe is now responsible for not simply ensuring its strict and full implementation, but
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Believes that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, was
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Believes that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, was a notable achievement for
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Believes that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, was a notable achievement for E
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Believes that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, was a notable achievement for European diplomacy in particular, and that
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Is concerned about Iran's repeated ballistic missile tests in breach of UN Security Council Resolution 2231(2015) and which are not consistent with the spirit of the nuclear deal; notes with deep concern German intelligence reports that Iran is illicitly attempting to acquire nuclear weapons technology, which would contravene the terms of JCPOA; calls on Iran to refrain from activities that put into question its commitment to the JCPOA and undermine efforts to build confidence;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 a (new) – having regard to the report of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran of 10 March 2016, to his recent statements of 20 May and 8 June 2016 expressing concern on imprisonments of human rights defenders and the recent wave of incitement of hatred of the Baha'i community and to the report of the UN Secretary-General of 3 March 2016 on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran,
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Is seriously concerned about Iran's repeated ballistic missile tests in violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 and its illicit pursuit of nuclear technology in violation of the JCPOA; urges the European Council and Commission to take appropriate action should Tehran continue these illegal activities;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Believes that EU has the opportunity and a strategic interest in Iran's re-integration into the international system, a goal that is most effectively pursued by strengthening the forces of reform, openness and the rule of law in Iran;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Welcomes the visit to Iran, on 16 April 2016, of VP/HR Mogherini together with eight European commissioners as an important milestone towards setting an ambitious agenda for bilateral EU-Iran relations in areas of mutual interest;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 b (new) 1b. Stresses the regrettable fact that Iran had and could still be developing nuclear weapons and is in the meantime continuing development of offensive missile technology;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Believes that EU-Iran relations should be developed through multi-layered dialogue involving political, technical and people-to-people contacts as well as civil society actors and human rights defenders; supports the opening of EU-Iran relations for the mutual benefit of both parties, based on a realistic assessment of common interests and differences, including and especially in the field of human rights and the rule of law, with a view to encouraging step-by-step expansion of cooperation in a climate of confidence-building, foremost for the benefit of the peoples of Iran and the EU; supports, in this regard, the Commission
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Believes that EU-Iran relations should be developed based on a clear agenda and with the wellbeing of Iranian people at the heart of any policy, through multi-
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Believes that EU-Iran relations should be developed through multi-layered dialogue involving political, technical and people-to-people contacts; supports the opening of EU-Iran relations for the mutual benefit of both parties, based on a realistic assessment of common interests and differences,
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Believes that
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 a (new) – having regard to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 70/173 on the "Situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran", A/RES/70/173, adopted on 17 December 2015,
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Believes that EU-Iran relations should be developed through multi-layered dialogue involving political, technical and people-to-people contacts; supports the opening of EU-Iran relations for the mutual benefit of both parties, based on a realistic assessment of common interests and differences, with a view to encouraging step-by-step expansion of cooperation in a climate of confidence-building and particular attention to fundamental human rights, foremost for the benefit of the peoples of Iran and the EU; supports, in this regard, the Commission’s commitment to a renewed engagement with Iran based on ‘a dialogue of the four Cs’: a dialogue that is comprehensive in scope; cooperative in the fields where Iran and the EU have mutual interests; critical, open and frank in areas where Iran and the EU disagree but are looking for common ground; and that is overall constructive in tone and practice;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Believes that EU-Iran relations should be developed through multi-layered dialogue involving political, diplomatic, economic, academic, technical and people- to-people contacts; supports the opening of EU-Iran relations for the mutual benefit of both parties, based on a realistic assessment of common interests
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Believes that EU-Iran relations should be developed through multi-layered dialogue involving political, technical and people-to-people contacts; supports the opening of EU-Iran relations for the mutual benefit of both parties, based on a realistic assessment of common interests and differences, with a view to encouraging step-by-step expansion of cooperation in a climate of confidence-building and respect for fundamental human rights, foremost for the benefit of the peoples of Iran and the EU; supports, in this regard, the Commission’s commitment to a renewed engagement with Iran based on ‘a dialogue of the four Cs’: a dialogue that is comprehensive in scope; cooperative in the fields where Iran and the EU have mutual interests; critical, open and frank in areas where Iran and the EU disagree but are looking for common ground; and that is overall constructive in tone and practice;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Believes that EU-Iran relations should be developed through multi-layered dialogue involving political, technical, civil society, NGO and people-to-people contacts; supports the opening of EU-Iran relations for the mutual benefit of both parties, based on a realistic assessment of common interests and differences, with a view to encouraging step-by-step expansion of cooperation in a climate of confidence-building, foremost for the benefit of the peoples of Iran and the EU; supports, in this regard, the Commission’s commitment to a renewed engagement with Iran based on ‘a dialogue of the four Cs’: a dialogue that is comprehensive in scope; cooperative in the fields where Iran and the EU have mutual interests; critical, open and frank in areas where Iran and the EU disagree but are looking for common ground; and that is overall constructive in tone and practice;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Believes that EU-Iran relations should be developed through multi-layered dialogue involving political, economic, technical and
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Believes that EU-Iran relations should be developed through multi-layered dialogue involving political, technical and people-to-people contacts; supports the opening of EU-Iran relations for the mutual benefit of both parties, based on a realistic assessment of common interests and differences, with
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Stresses that the EU should demonstrate its credibility in terms of delivering on the nuclear agreement; notes that there will have to be more confidence building measures in the future, while at the same time the appropriate effective controls have to be in place and have to be credible; welcomes openness in the relations with Iran, but this should be measured; calls for a step-by-step approach to solve issues; underlines that if the nuclear agreement is not respected by Iran the sanctions can be reintroduced;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Welcomes the institutional changes made within the European External Action Service (EEAS) to reflect the new period of EU-Iran relations
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Welcomes the
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Welcomes the institutional changes made within the European External Action Service (EEAS) to reflect the new period of EU-Iran relations; welcomes the establishment of an Iran Task Force in the EEAS with the objective of coordinating the different strands of action of all Iran related issues; welcomes the steps taken by the EEAS for the establishment of an EU Delegation in Tehran, to enable better public education within the country about the EU itself, to counter misunderstandings and to build a stronger basis of popular support for growing cooperation between the EU and Iran;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 a (new) – having regard to the IAEA Director-General's report of 2 December 2015 that found that Iran had carried out activities aimed at designing a nuclear weapon,
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Welcomes the institutional changes made within the European External Action Service (EEAS) to reflect the
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Welcomes the institutional changes made within the European External Action Service (EEAS) to reflect the new period of EU-Iran relations; welcomes the steps taken by the EEAS for the establishment of an EU Delegation in Tehran, to enable better public
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Condemns Iran's repeated calls for annihilation of Israel and denial of the Holocaust; believes that these elements should be properly factored into the new EU strategy towards Iran;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Insists on the importance of developing the parliamentary dimension of EU-Iran relations as part of the strategy for re-establishing mutual trust; reiterates its support, in this regard, for the proposal discussed between Parliament and the Majlis for an inter-parliamentary dialogue
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Insists on the importance of developing the parliamentary dimension of EU-Iran relations as part of the strategy for re-establishing mutual trust; reiterates its support, in this regard, for the proposal discussed between Parliament and the Majlis for an inter-parliamentary dialogue on counter-terrorism; welcomes the renewed political dialogue between the EU and Iran, including on human rights; recognises that while there is suspicion and mistrust on both sides, there is also a long
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Insists on the importance of developing the parliamentary dimension of EU-Iran relations as part of the strategy for re-establishing mutual trust; reiterates its support, in this regard, for the proposal discussed between Parliament and the Majlis for an inter-parliamentary dialogue on counter-terrorism; welcomes the renewed political dialogue between the EU and Iran, including on human rights
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 a (new) – having regard to the Council conclusions on the agreement on Iran's nuclear programme of 20 July 2015,
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Insists on the importance of developing the parliamentary dimension of EU-Iran relations as part of the strategy for re-establishing mutual trust; reiterates its support, in this regard, for the proposal discussed between Parliament and the Majlis for an inter-parliamentary dialogue on counter-terrorism; welcomes the renewed political dialogue between the EU and Iran, including on human rights; recognises that while there is suspicion and mistrust on both sides, there is also a long history between many Member States and Iran and that Iran has a strong ambition to have good relations with Europe, which provides the potential for a relationship based on mutual trust and respect; reiterates that the EU does not seek to interfere in internal political choices in this country or in any other, but seeks
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Insists on the importance of developing the parliamentary dimension of EU-Iran relations as part of the strategy for re-establishing mutual trust; reiterates its support, in this regard, for the proposal discussed between Parliament and the Majlis for an inter-parliamentary dialogue on counter-terrorism as a recognition of the common challenges of radicalisation in Iran, across the Middle East and within the EU itself; welcomes the renewed political dialogue between the EU and Iran, including on human rights; recognises that while there is suspicion and mistrust on both sides, there is also a long history between many Member States and Iran and that Iran has a strong ambition to have good relations with Europe, which provides the potential for a relationship based on mutual trust and respect; recognises the complexities of Iran's own internal politics and reiterates that the EU does not seek to interfere in internal political choices in this country or in any other, but seeks cooperation based on mutual respect for
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Insists on the importance of developing the parliamentary dimension of EU-Iran relations as part of the strategy for re-establishing mutual trust; re
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Insists on the importance of developing the parliamentary dimension of EU-Iran relations as part of the strategy for re-establishing mutual trust; reiterates its support, in this regard, for the proposal discussed between Parliament and the Majlis for an inter-parliamentary dialogue on counter-terrorism; welcomes the renewed political dialogue between the EU and Iran, including on human rights; recognises that while there is suspicion and mistrust on both sides, there is also a long history between many Member States and Iran and that Iran has a strong ambition to have good relations with Europe, which provides the potential for a relationship based on mutual trust and respect; reiterates that the EU does not seek to interfere in internal political choices in this country or in any other, but seeks cooperation based on mutual respect for international standards and principles; believes that the full normalisation of relations can only occur by means of regular and sustained dialogue and
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Insists on the importance of developing the parliamentary dimension of EU-Iran relations as part of the strategy for re-establishing mutual trust; reiterates its support, in this regard, for the proposal discussed between Parliament and the Majlis for an inter-parliamentary dialogue on counter-terrorism; condemns Iran's previous and on-going support for international terrorism; welcomes the renewed political dialogue between the EU and Iran, including on human rights; recognises that while there is suspicion and mistrust on both sides, there is also a long history between many Member States and Iran and that Iran has a strong ambition to have good relations with Europe, which provides the potential for a relationship based on mutual trust and respect; reiterates that the EU does not seek to interfere in internal political choices in this country or in any other, but seeks cooperation based on mutual respect for international standards and principles; believes that the full normalisation of relations can only occur by means of regular and sustained dialogue and that the immediate priority should be to broaden the scope of EU-Iran relations in areas where there is common agreement to do so; believes, however, that the ultimate aim must be one of partnership between Iran and the EU;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Insists on the importance of developing the parliamentary dimension of EU-Iran relations as part of the strategy for re-establishing mutual trust;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Insists on the importance of developing the parliamentary dimension of EU-Iran relations as part of the strategy for re-establishing mutual trust; reiterates its support, in this regard, for the proposal discussed between Parliament and the Majlis for an inter-parliamentary dialogue on counter-terrorism; welcomes the renewed political dialogue between the EU and Iran, including on human rights;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Insists on the importance of developing the parliamentary dimension of EU-Iran relations as part of the strategy for re-establishing mutual trust; reiterates its support, in this regard, for the proposal discussed between Parliament and the Majlis for an inter-parliamentary dialogue on counter-terrorism; welcomes the renewed political dialogue between the EU and Iran, including on human rights; recognises that
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Insists on the importance of developing the parliamentary dimension of EU-Iran relations as part of the strategy for re-establishing mutual trust; reiterates its support, in this regard, for the proposal discussed between Parliament and the Majlis for an inter-parliamentary dialogue on counter-terrorism; welcomes the renewed political dialogue between the EU and Iran, including on human rights; recognises that while there is suspicion and mistrust on both sides, there is also a long history between many Member States and Iran and that Iran has a strong ambition to have good relations with Europe, which provides the potential for a relationship based on mutual trust and respect; reiterates that the EU does not seek to interfere in internal political choices in this country or in any other, but seeks cooperation based on mutual respect for international standards and principles; believes that the full normalisation of relations can only occur by means of regular and sustained dialogue and that the immediate priority should be to broaden the scope of EU-Iran relations in areas where there is common agreement to do so; believes, however, that the ultimate aim must be
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 b (new) – having regard to the Report of the Special Rapporteur of the United Nations Human Rights Council on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran of 10 March 2016, A/HRC/31/69 and his recent statements raising concern for imprisonments of human rights defenders and a sharp rise in hate speech against religious minorities,
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Insists on the importance of developing the parliamentary dimension of
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Encourages EU Member States and the European External Action Service to initiate an enhanced human rights dialogue with Iran, including by raising individual cases with the Iranian government, in addition to Iran's continued use of the death penalty, execution of juveniles, and the persecution of religious and ethnic minorities, and LGBTI people; further insists that such dialogue must include measurable, achievable targets in order to improve the human rights situation for all Iranians in line with international conventions;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Calls, likewise, for EU-Iran cooperation to help improve the status and rights of Iranian women, with the aim of eliminating any inequality or discrimination against them;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Recognises that
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Re
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Re
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Recognises that differences exist between the EU and Iran on the use of the death penalty; nevertheless believes cooperation on anti-narcotics programmes and on the question of juvenile executions, in line with Iran’s own commitments, could provide a common agenda for addressing this question; encourages the EEAS to ensure strict criteria and monitoring are in place so that any European Union funding for anti- narcotics programmes for Iran does not directly or indirectly result in any person convicted of a drugs offence facing the death penalty for their crime;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Re
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 b (new) – having regard to the UN General Assembly resolution of 17 December 2015 on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, which expresses serious concern at the alarming high frequency of and increase in the carrying- out of the death penalty, in disregard of internationally recognized safeguards,
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Recognises that differences exist between the EU and Iran on the use of the death penalty; nevertheless believes cooperation on anti-narcotics programmes and on the question of juvenile executions, in line with Iran’s own commitments, could provide a common agenda for addressing this question; this development will help to increase the acceptance of Iran by European public opinion and reduce the reluctance to upgrade trade relations with the EU;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Re
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Re
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Recognises that differences exist between the EU and Iran on the use of the death penalty; nevertheless believes cooperation on anti-narcotics programmes and on the question of juvenile executions, in line with Iran’s own commitments, could provide a
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Recognises that differences exist between the EU and Iran on the
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Recognises that differences exist between the EU and Iran on the use of the death penalty
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Rec
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Recognises that differences exist between the EU and Iran on the use of the death penalty; reaffirms its opposition to the death penalty; nevertheless believes cooperation on anti-narcotics programmes and on the question of juvenile executions, in line with Iran’s own commitments, could provide a common agenda for addressing this question;
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Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 Amendment 256 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Expresses concern about growing militarisation in the wider region and supports efforts towards greater arms control, while recognising legitimate defence concerns, but within a context of seeking to promote full respect for sovereignty of all countries in the region itself; leads attention to the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) interferences in the region, particularly in supporting the Syrian regime; remains concerned about Iran's financial and arms support for Hezbollah;
Amendment 257 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Expresses concern about growing militarisation in the wider region and supports efforts towards greater arms control
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Expresses concern about growing militarisation in the wider region and supports efforts towards greater arms control, while recognising legitimate defence concerns, but within a context of seeking to promote full respect for sovereignty of all countries in the region itself; recalls Iran's destructive involvement in the majority of the conflicts in the region and its support for terrorist organisations such as Hamas and Hezbollah;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Expresses concern about growing militarisation in the wider region and supports efforts towards greater arms control, while recognising legitimate defence concerns, but within a context of seeking to promote full respect for sovereignty of all countries in the region itself; remains concerned about Iran's financial and military support for Hezbollah;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Expresses concern about growing militarisation in the wider region and the continuation of missiles test-launches by Iran ; supports efforts towards greater arms control, while recognising legitimate defence concerns, but within a context of seeking to promote full respect for sovereignty of all countries in the region itself;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Expresses concern about growing militarisation in the wider region and supports efforts towards greater arms control, non-proliferation, countering terrorism, while recognising legitimate defence concerns, but within a context of seeking to promote full respect for sovereignty of all countries in the region itself;
Amendment 262 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Expresses concern about growing militarisation in the wider region
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Notes the outcome of the Parliamentary elections in February 2016 and believes the results offer an opportunity for further engagement with the European Union, its Member States, and other powers, as well as the possibility of internal economic, political and social reforms; Notes with concern, however, that Iran's Guardian Council disqualified the majority of reform candidates based on discriminatory and arbitrary criteria and that dozens of political activists and journalists have been jailed for exercising their rights;
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Takes note of June 2016 U.S. State Department annual report on global terrorism which describes Iran as a State Sponsor of Terrorism and its terrorist- related activity in 2015, including support for Hezbollah, Palestinian terrorist groups in Gaza, and various groups in Iraq and throughout the Middle East;
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Condemns Iran's repeated threats of destroying the State of Israel and its denial of the Holocaust as evident in Khamenei's statements, the phrase “Death to Israel” on Iranian ballistic missiles during missile tests and the International Holocaust Cartoon Contest held recently in Tehran;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Calls on all regional states, in particular Saudi Arabia and Iran, to refrain from hostile rhetoric fuelling conflicts;
Amendment 267 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Takes note of VP/HR's remarks of 14 April 2016 according to which Iran's ballistic missiles tests do not constitute a breach of the JCPOA; voices, nevertheless, it's concern on this worrying step; reiterates that any step that could escalate tensions in the region is not welcome and encourages Iran to abstain from further steps in this direction;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Insists on the full implementation by Iran of its commitments under the JCPOA, including the Roadmap agreed with the International Atomic Energy Agency, and believes that fulfilment is essential in building international confidence in the exclusively peaceful development of the Iranian nuclear programme;
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Believes that the nuclear deal opens the possibility for cooperation in resolving the region’s security crisis; believes that Iran can and should play a stabilisation role in the region; believes that the whole region can benefit from a normalisation of relations with Iran; further expects the Iranian authorities to fulfil their commitments under the JCPOA in full and as a clear indication to the gradual improvement in relations between the European Union, its Member States and Iran;
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Believes that the nuclear deal opens the possibility for cooperation in resolving the region’s security crisis; believes that Iran can and should play a stabilisation role in the region; believes that the whole region can benefit from a normalisation of relations with Iran; nonetheless, condemns Iran's repeated ballistic missile tests in contravention of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 and insists that Iran cease all activities that put into question its commitment to the JCPOA;
Amendment 271 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Believes that the nuclear deal opens the possibility for cooperation in resolving the region
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Believes that the nuclear deal opens the possibility for cooperation in resolving the region’s security crisis; believes that Iran can and should play a stabilisation role in the region; believes that the whole region can benefit from a normalisation of relations with Iran; is worried that Iran military interference in Iraq and Syria through the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps may contribute to increase sectarian violence in the region;
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21.
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21.
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21.
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21.
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Condemns the Iranian pursuit of the destruction of the state of Israel; furthermore condemns all statements by Iranian officials confirming this goal, amongst them recent statements by the Ayatollah Khamenei for Muslim youths to universally engage in a cyberwar against the US and Israel, as well as statements by Revolutionary Guard deputy commander Hossein Salami in early July 2016 calling for the destruction of Israel;
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Notes that the Iranian military doctrine of asymmetric warfare poses a substantial threat to Middle East stability;
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Condemns Iran's support of Hezbollah, which is on the EU terror list;
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 b (new) 21b. Condemns the political as well as military and strategic support by the Revolutionary Guards for the Assad regime which has been indiscriminately killing civilians;
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 c (new) 21c. Underlines the need for Iran to play a meaningful role in ending the war in Syria;
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 d (new) 21d. Condemns the covert recruitment of Afghan boys to fight for the regime of president Assad in Syria;
Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Believes the EU-Iran political dialogue should call on Iran to play a constructive role in solving the political crises in Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and Afghanistan, based on respect for international law and the sovereignty of these countries;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Believes EU-Iran political dialogue should call on Iran to play a constructive role in solving the political crises in Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and Afghanistan, based on respect for international law and the sovereignty of these countries;
Amendment 285 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Believes EU-Iran political dialogue should call on Iran to play a constructive role in solving the political crises in Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and Afghanistan, based on respect for international law and the sovereignty of these countries; regrets however that Iran's role in the Syrian war has significantly impacted the magnitude and longevity of the conflict; calls, in this regard, for a model of EU diplomacy based on political rather than religious differences and on the principle of ensuring respect, safety and security for peoples in all countries in the Middle East, without exception;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Believes EU-Iran political dialogue should call on Iran as well as other major players in the region to play a constructive role in solving the political crises in Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and Afghanistan, based on respect for international law and the sovereignty of these countries; calls, in this regard, for a model of EU diplomacy based on
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Believes EU-Iran political dialogue should call on Iran to play a constructive role in solving the political crises in Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and Afghanistan, based on respect for international law and
Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Believes EU-Iran political dialogue should call on Iran to play a constructive role in solving the political crises in Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and Afghanistan, based on respect for international law and the sovereignty of these countries; calls, in this regard, for a model of EU diplomacy based on political rather than religious differences and on the principle of ensuring respect, safety and security for peoples in all countries in the Middle East, without exception, with the aim of fostering a more stable and harmonious Middle East;
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Believes EU-Iran political dialogue should call on Iran to play a constructive role in solving the political crises in Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and Afghanistan, based on respect for international law and the sovereignty of these countries; calls, in this regard, for a model of EU diplomacy based on
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Believes EU-Iran political dialogue should
Amendment 291 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Believes
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Believes EU-Iran political dialogue should
Amendment 293 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Believes EU-Iran political dialogue should call on Iran to play a constructive role in solving the political crises in Iraq, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and Afghanistan, based on respect for international law and the sovereignty of these countries; calls, in this regard, for
Amendment 294 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 b (new) 22b. Calls on the Iranian authorities to refrain from making any anti-Semitic statements and providing any support for activities of this kind;
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Believes that there can be no solution to conflicts in the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf region without all players being present at the table; welcomes, in this regard, Iran’s engagement in the Syrian peace talks via its participation in the International Syria Support Group (ISSG); notes, in this context that the Assad regime in Syria has become increasingly dependent on Iran for its own survival and therefore calls on the Iranian authorities to use its leverage to bring the Syrian conflict to a peaceful conclusion; calls for its contribution to further facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to increase protection of the civilian population from attacks and to continuously seek a long-
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Believes that there can be no solution to conflicts in the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf region without all players being present at the table;
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Believes that there can be no solution to conflicts in the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf region
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Believes that there can be no one- size-fits-all solution to conflicts in the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf region and especially not without all players being present at the table; welcomes, in this regard, Iran’s engagement in the Syrian peace talks via its participation in the International Syria
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Believes that there can be no solution to conflicts in the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf region without all players being present at the table; welcomes, in this regard, Iran’s engagement in the Syrian peace talks via its participation in the International Syria Support Group (ISSG); calls for its contribution to at least further facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to increase protection of the civilian population from attacks and to continuously seek a long- term solution to the conflict;
Amendment 300 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Believes that there can be no solution to conflicts in the Middle East,
Amendment 301 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23a. Believes that there can be no solution to conflicts in the Middle East, North Africa and the Gulf region as long as there is an on-going military interference by various countries; calls therefore on Iran as a gesture of good will and building confidence to withdraw all its military forces particularly from Syria and Iraq to let the people of those countries to have a chance to find long term solutions;
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23a. Calls for the upcoming EU Defence Action Plan to reflect the new spirit of relationship with Iran, by foreseeing confidence building measures, security dialogue on regional challenges in Middle East, Afghanistan, South Caucasus and Central Asia, and common action against Daesh, Al-Qaeda, al-Nusra and similar UN-designated terrorist organisations;
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23a. Condemns the Iranian regime's radical, official hatred of Jewry, Zionism and the State of Israel, which is a central element in the leadership's ideological convictions and policies;
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23a. Calls on Iran to normalise relations with the State of Israel;
Amendment 305 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24.
Amendment 306 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes Iran’s readiness to support the current efforts to bring stability to Iraq, and calls for additional efforts to bring all the militias operating in the country under the authority of the Iraqi army; is worried by the recent attack against Iranian opposition refugees in Camp Liberty in Iraq and by the recent tensions between Kurdistan Iraq and Iran after clashes erupted between Iranian Kurdish armed groups and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps; welcomes Iran’s contribution to the fight against ISIS/Da’esh; notes the agreement between Iran and Australia to share intelligence on the fight against ISIS/Da’esh;
Amendment 307 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes Iran
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24.
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes Iran’s readiness to support the current efforts to bring stability to Iraq
Amendment 310 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes Iran’s readiness to support the current efforts to bring stability
Amendment 311 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes Iran’s readiness to support the current efforts to bring stability to Iraq, and calls for additional efforts to bring all the militias operating in the country under the authority of the Iraqi army; welcomes Iran’s contribution to the fight against ISIS/Da’esh and recognizes its decisive contribution in Iraq, which halted ISIS/Da'esh's advance and recuperated territories subjected to jihadist terrorism; notes the agreement between Iran and Australia to share intelligence on the fight against ISIS/Da’esh;
Amendment 312 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes Iran’s readiness to support the current efforts to bring stability to Iraq, and calls for additional efforts to bring all the militias operating in the country under the authority of the Iraqi army; welcomes Iran’s contribution to the fight against ISIS/Da’esh; notes the agreement between Iran and Australia to share intelligence on the fight against ISIS/Da’esh; nevertheless, is still very concerned by Iran's support for other terrorist groups in the region, in particular for its proxy, Hezbollah;
Amendment 313 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes Iran’s readiness to support the current efforts to bring stability to Iraq
Amendment 314 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24.
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes Iran’s expressed readiness to support the current efforts to bring stability to Iraq, and urges it to play a meaningful role to end sectarian violence, and calls for additional efforts to bring all the militias operating in the country under the authority of the Iraqi army; welcomes Iran’s contribution to the fight against ISIS/Da’esh; notes the agreement between Iran and Australia to share intelligence on the fight against ISIS/Da’esh;
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes Iran’s readiness to support the current efforts to bring stability to Iraq, and calls for additional efforts to bring all the militias operating in the country under the authority of the Iraqi army and for its government to be inclusive of all interests; welcomes Iran’s contribution to the fight against ISIS/Da’esh; notes the agreement between Iran and Australia to share intelligence on the fight against ISIS/Da’esh;
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24.
Amendment 318 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes Iran’s readiness to support the current efforts to bring stability to Iraq, and calls for additional efforts to bring all the militias operating in the country under the authority of the Iraqi
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes Iran’s readiness to support the current efforts to bring stability to Iraq, this should include withdrawing its military forces from Iraq, and calls for additional efforts to bring all the militias operating in the country under the authority of the Iraqi army;
Amendment 320 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes Iran’s expressed readiness to support the current efforts to bring stability to Iraq, and urges it to play a meaningful role to end sectarian violence and calls for additional efforts to bring all the militias operating in the country under the authority of the Iraqi army; welcomes Iran’s contribution to the fight against ISIS/Da’esh;
Amendment 321 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24a. Notes with great concern Iran's continued support for terrorist organizations, in particular its owned proxy Hezbollah; notes Hezbollah's most recent terror attack on Burga in Bulgaria in 2012; calls on the Council to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist entity;
Amendment 322 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24a. Calls for strategic counter- terrorism cooperation with Iran in countering groups like Daesh, al-Qaeda, al-Nusra, Taliban and other similar groups inspired by extremist perversion of Islam; such a cooperation should include, inter alia, stepping-up mutual intelligence sharing, military coordination on the ground in Iraq and Syria and promotion of moderate, tolerant interpretations of Islam;
Amendment 323 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24a. Stresses that the EU and Iran face common enemies in the shape of Daesh, Al-Qaeda, Al-Nusra and related terrorist organisations inspired by extreme Wahhabi teachings of Islam; calls for closer cooperation between the EU and Iran in countering this common threat by means of political engagement on regional issues, intelligence sharing and inter-faith dialogue;
Amendment 324 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24a. Calls on Iran to use its influence effectively to deter Hezbollah from engaging in any terrorist activities against or attacks on Israel;
Amendment 325 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Believes that regional rivalries are an underlying factor in conflicts in several countries in the region; calls for active EU diplomacy to de-escalate tensions between Tehran and Riyadh, including confidence building, track II diplomacy and de- escalation measures in the normalisation of their relations; calls on the EU to work with the US and Russia to that end
Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Believes that regional rivalries are an underlying factor in conflicts in several countries in the region; is very concerned with the rise of sectarian violence in the region and emphasises the need for a sustained and comprehensive diplomatic EU engagement to address the underlying dynamics of the conflict through long- term support for ethno-sectarian reconciliation; calls for active EU diplomacy to de-escalate tensions between Tehran and Riyadh, including confidence building, track II diplomacy and de- escalation measures in the normalisation of their relations; calls on the EU to work with the US and Russia to that end and, in particular, in supporting the development of a new regional security infrastructure that takes into account Iran and Saudi Arabia’s threat perceptions and legitimate security concerns and provides security guarantees both to Iran and the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council; stresses that cooperation on maritime security in the Persian Gulf, including the signing of a charter on free navigation, could be a first confidence-building measure in developing regional trust and cooperation;
Amendment 327 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Believes that regional rivalries are an underlying factor in conflicts in several countries in the region; calls for active EU
Amendment 328 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Believes that regional rivalries are an underlying factor in conflicts in several countries in the region; calls for active EU diplomacy to de-escalate tensions between Tehran and Riyadh, including confidence building, track II diplomacy and de- escalation measures aimed at the resumption of Saudi-Iranian diplomatic relations, as a first step, in the normalisation of their relations; calls on the EU to work with the US and Russia to that end and, in particular, in supporting the development of a new regional security infrastructure that takes into account Iran and Saudi Arabia’s threat perceptions and legitimate security concerns and provides security guarantees both to Iran and the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council; stresses that cooperation on maritime security in the Persian Gulf, including the signing of a
Amendment 329 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Believes that regional rivalries are an underlying factor in conflicts in several countries in the region; calls for active EU diplomacy to de-escalate tensions between Tehran and Riyadh, including confidence building, track II diplomacy and de- escalation measures in the normalisation of their relations; calls on the EU to work with the US and Russia to that end and, in particular, in supporting the development of a new regional security infrastructure that takes into account Iran and Saudi Arabia’s threat perceptions and legitimate security concerns
Amendment 330 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Believes that historic regional rivalries are an underlying factor in conflicts in several countries in the region; calls for active EU diplomacy to de- escalate tensions between Tehran and Riyadh, including confidence building, track II diplomacy and de-
Amendment 331 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Believes that regional rivalries are an underlying factor in conflicts in several countries in the region; calls for active
Amendment 332 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Believes that regional rivalries are an underlying factor in conflicts in several countries in the region; calls for active EU diplomacy to de-escalate tensions between Tehran and Riyadh, including confidence building, track II diplomacy and de- escalation measures in the normalisation of their relations; calls on the EU to work with
Amendment 333 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Believes that regional rivalries are an underlying factor in conflicts in several countries in the region; calls for active EU diplomacy to de-escalate tensions between Tehran and Riyadh, including confidence building, track II diplomacy and de- escalation measures in the normalisation of their relations; calls on the EU to work with the US
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) 25a. Notes that constructive participation of Iran and Saudi Arabia is needed to find solutions to end armed conflicts in Iraq, Syria and Yemen, and the resulting migration flows;
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) 25a. Notes that Iran´s ballistic missiles program does not violate the provisions of the JCPOA and is of defensive nature; reminds that Iran is still subject to UN- imposed arms embargo, despite the fact that concerns regarding its nuclear program have been addressed by the JCPOA; recalls that, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Iran´s military spending is far below the GCC countries in both quantitative and qualitative terms, which ensures the GCC advantage over Iran in access to modern arms and creates a dangerous imbalance in the region; in particular, notes that Saudi Arabia outspends Iran in military terms by a ratio of 5:1;
Amendment 336 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) 25a. Notes with concern the worsening struggle between Iran and Saudi Arabia for political and religious influence, and warns of its implications for conflict resolution and security in the Middle East and beyond; further believes that a policy of rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia is essential in defusing regional tensions, as a path towards conflict resolution in Yemen and elsewhere, and in order to address the root causes of terrorism and extremism which are a threat to the region as well as to the European Union and beyond;
Amendment 337 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) 25a. Stresses the common interests of the EU and Iran in safeguarding stability and security and countering radicalisation in South Caucasus and Central Asia; calls, in this regard, to associate Iran in international efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Nagorno- Karabakh conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia, including by considering inviting Iran to join the Minsk Group;
Amendment 338 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) 25a. Rejects calls for regime change in Iran made by a number of American, European and GCC politicians on July 9, 2016; stresses that MKO, which was on the EU terrorist list till 2009 and stands accused of grave human rights violations, is not considered by the EU as a legitimate and democratic political opposition to the Iranian government;
Amendment 339 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) 25a. Calls on Iran to take steps to normalise relations with Israel;
Amendment 340 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 b (new) 25b. Condemns Iran's continuing support for Hezbollah and reminds the Iranian authorities that the organisation's armed wing is on the European Union's terrorism blacklist; notes that this decision was reached, in part, because of the group's involvement in a bus bombing in Bulgaria in 2013; believes that Iran's continued support for Hezbollah undermines the prospect for peace in the Middle East, acts as a destabilising regional influence, as well as increasing security concerns within EU Member States;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 b (new) 25b. Is shocked by the public support given by Turki al-Faisal, a notable member of the House of Saud, to the regime change in Iran at a rally organised by MKO in Paris on July 9; condemns such calls as highly irresponsible actions leading to further escalation of tensions in the Middle East, and particularly, between Saudi Arabia and Iran; reaffirms its conviction that it is only up to Iranian people to decide on the shape and form of the nation´s government;
Amendment 342 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 b (new) 25b. Believes that regional dialogue and cooperation on environmental issues between Iran and its neighbours is indispensable to tackling such challenges as air pollution, water scarcity and desertification; stresses that the EU should facilitate such regional cooperation as an important confidence- building measure and build on the willingness of regional actors to benefit from European expertise in this field;
Amendment 343 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 c (new) 25c. Calls on the Commission to support programmes bringing together researchers, students and professors from Iran, GCC countries and Europe with a focus on history of European integration, lessons learned and long-term prospects for regional integration among the Persian Gulf countries and Iran;
Amendment 344 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 6 Socio-economic issues, rule of law, democracy and the lack of respect for human rights
Amendment 345 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Believes that Iran
Amendment 346 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Believes that Iran’s revolutionary legacy and its constitution as an Islamic State
Amendment 347 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Believes that Iran’s revolutionary legacy and its constitution as an Islamic State must not be an impediment for finding common ground on matters related to democracy or human rights; stresses however that important progress must be made to guarantee free and fair elections and respect for fundamental rights in Iran, in particular with respect to the situation of women's rights and gender equality;
Amendment 348 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Believes that Iran’s revolutionary legacy and its constitution as an Islamic State must not be an impediment for finding common ground on matters related to democracy or human rights; calls Iran, in this context, to change the practice of the candidate's review, pursued by the Guardian's Council, in order to ensure that the Majlis elections meet all international standards for a free and fair vote;
Amendment 349 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Believes that Iran’s revolutionary legacy and its constitution as an Islamic State m
Amendment 350 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Believes that Iran
Amendment 351 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Believes that Iran’s revolutionary legacy and its constitution as an Islamic State must not be an impediment for finding common ground on matters related to democracy or human rights; notes that Human Rights Dialogues have already been established by Iran with Switzerland, Japan and Brazil;
Amendment 352 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26.
Amendment 353 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Believes that Iran’s revolutionary legacy, different political landscape and its constitution as an Islamic State must not be an impediment for finding common ground on matters related to democracy or human rights;
Amendment 354 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26.
Amendment 355 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Believes that Iran’s revolutionary legacy and its constitution as an Islamic State must not be an impediment for finding common ground on matters related to democracy, the rule of law or human rights;
Amendment 356 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Believes that Iran’s revolutionary legacy and its constitution as an Islamic
Amendment 357 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Believes that Iran’s revolutionary
Amendment 358 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Believes that Iran’s revolutionary legacy and its constitution as an Islamic State
Amendment 359 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26a. Condemns the regime's treatment of religious minorities; notes that, according to the 2016 annual report of the US Commission on Religious Freedom, the preconditions for freedom of religion have continued to deteriorate in the past year; religious minorities such asBaha’is, Christians (including converts to Christianity), Sunni Muslims and Sufi Muslims are subject to systematic harassment, arrest and detention; the report also notes that, since Hassan Rouhani was elected President in 2013, the number of people from religious minorities who have been imprisoned on account of their faith has increased; the Pew Research Center identifies Iran as one of only 16 countries with very stringent public restrictions on religious worship;
Amendment 360 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26a. Calls on the EU to mainstream human rights in all aspects of its relations with Iran; takes the view that the future policy framework for EU-Iran relations must include an effective human rights dialogue with Iran, based on clear benchmarks against which progress can be measured; points out the necessity of including in this dialogue independent civil society organisations; stresses the importance of taking into account the recommendations of international human rights monitoring mechanisms; underlines that benchmarks and targets on human rights must be constructed openly in order to enhance transparency and accountability;
Amendment 361 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26a. Notes that Iran has two parallel political systems, one is religious and has not particularly changed and the other is the official state system that after the election of President Rohani has opened up; underlines that the Majlis is pro- reform and pro Europe, which reflects the will of the Iranian people and which should lead to constructive relations; states that the religious side has the supremacy; stresses that the situation in Iran has to be closely monitored;
Amendment 362 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26a. Asks the Commission to present to the European Parliament a progress report after two years of the lifting of sanctions, notably concerning the situation of fundamental human rights, economic cooperation and remaining obstacles for EU citizens and companies operating in Iran;
Amendment 363 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26a. Notes that the February 2016 parliamentary elections in Iran did not meet the standards free and fair elections, as the opposition was banned and thousands of candidates were filtered by the 'Guardian Council' under orders of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei;
Amendment 364 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26a. Notes that all discussions about political reform centre on the question whether or not the theocratic supremacy of the clergy may be democratically challenged;
Amendment 365 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26a. Calls on Iranian authorities to fully respect the universal human rights of all people, in particular the right to free expression online and offline;
Amendment 366 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26a. Believes that the EU should use its improving relations with Iran to secure access to the country by the UN special rapporteur on Human Rights;
Amendment 367 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26a. Calls on the Iranian authorities for the release of all prisoners of conscience;
Amendment 368 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26a. Condemns the continued discrimination of religious minorities in Iran, amongst them Sufi, Baha'is, Christians and Jews;
Amendment 369 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 b (new) 26b. Notes that the situation of women has been deteriorating in recent years with new laws that further restrict their rights; is alarmed about reports of recent deployment of 7000 plain-clothes 'morality police' in the capital Tehran to repress women for 'improper veiling';
Amendment 370 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 b (new) 26b. Notes that Iran has opened up, because it needs help in order to satisfy the needs of its citizens and to keep the young and well educated people in the country which is important for its stability;
Amendment 371 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 b (new) 26b. Calls on Iranian authorities to respect the rights of women and to eliminate any discriminatory measures in family-, criminal-, labour and other laws;
Amendment 372 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 c (new) 26c. Calls for the release of all political prisoners;
Amendment 373 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 d (new) 26d. Calls for the immediate release of EU citizens detained in Iran including Nazak Afshar, Kamal Foroughi, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and all other dual- nationals unjustly detained;
Amendment 374 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 e (new) 26e. Calls for the immediate release of Canadian-Iranian Homa Hoodfar, American-Iranians Amir Hekmati, Siamak Namazi and his father Baquer Namazi, and all other dual-nationals unjustly detained;
Amendment 375 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 f (new) 26f. Calls on Iranian authorities to respect LGBTI rights;
Amendment 376 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 g (new) 26g. Calls on Iranian authorities to allow for free and fair elections, and international monitors;
Amendment 377 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Notes with concern that Iran has the highest level of death-penalty executions per capita in the world;
Amendment 378 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Notes with concern that Iran has the highest level of death-penalty executions per capita in the world; takes note that most of the executions are for drug- related offences; understands the challenge faced by Iran as one of the main drug transit routes in the world, with 86% of world's seizures of opium taking place in its territory; stresses that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences would dramatically decrease the number of executions; welcomes, in this regard, the possibility that the newly-elected Majlis is considering legislation to exclude some drug-related offences from the list of crimes punishable with the death penalty; encourages EU cooperation with Iran in counter- narcotics which can help address this question, as well as upholding the principle of co-responsibility in the fight against drugs worldwide;
Amendment 379 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Notes with concern that Iran has the highest level of death-penalty executions per capita in the world;
Amendment 380 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Notes with concern that Iran has the highest level of death-penalty executions per capita in the world; stresses that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences would dramatically decrease the number of executions; welcomes, in this regard, the possibility that the newly-elected Majlis is considering legislation to exclude some drug-related offences from the list of crimes punishable with the death penalty; notes at the same time that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard is extensively involved in drug smuggling and that the US Department of Finance has placed the Revolutionary Guard's commanding officer, Esmail Baghbani, on its sanctions list for his role in drug smuggling;
Amendment 381 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Notes with concern that Iran has the highest level of death-penalty executions per capita in the world;
Amendment 382 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Notes with concern that Iran has the highest level of death-penalty executions per capita in the world; stresses that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences would dramatically decrease the number of executions; welcomes, in this regard, the possibility that the newly-elected Majlis is considering legislation to exclude some drug-related
Amendment 383 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Notes with concern that Iran has the highest level of death-penalty executions per capita in the world; points out that freedom of expression, association and assembly continues to be subject to illegal and arbitrary restrictions; stresses that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences and extra-marital relations would dramatically decrease the number of executions; welcomes, in this regard, the possibility that the newly- elected Majlis is considering legislation to exclude some drug-related offences from the list of crimes punishable with the death penalty;
Amendment 384 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Notes with concern that Iran has the
Amendment 385 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Notes with concern that Iran has the highest level of death-penalty executions per capita in the world; is alarmed by reports that the number of executions have continued to rise since the beginning of the nuclear negotiations; stresses that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences would dramatically decrease the number of executions; welcomes, in this regard, the possibility that the newly-elected Majlis is considering legislation to exclude some drug-related offences from the list of crimes punishable with the death penalty;
Amendment 386 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Notes with concern that Iran has the highest level of death-penalty executions per capita in the world and that the number of executions have continued to rise since the beginning of the nuclear negotiations; stresses that eliminating the death penalty for drug-
Amendment 387 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27.
Amendment 388 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Notes with deep concern that Iran has the highest level of death-penalty executions per capita in the world and deplores that 2015 saw the highest execution rate in 27 years; stresses that eliminating the death penalty for drug- related offences
Amendment 389 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27.
Amendment 390 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Notes with concern that Iran has the highest level of death-penalty executions per capita in the world; stresses that
Amendment 391 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Expresses concern that according to the UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in Iran between 966 and 1,025 people were executed in Iran in 2015, a substantial increase on 2014 and the highest number in over a decade; further deplores the fact that Iran routinely uses the death penalty for crimes not internationally recognised as "most serious", such as drugs-related offences, and against juveniles; notes, however, the presentation of a Bill to the Iranian parliament that, if approved, would reduce the punishment for non-violent drug-related crimes from death to life imprisonment; notes that approximately two-thirds of executions in Iran in 2015 were for drug-related offences and, if approved, the Bill could significantly reduce the number of executions in Iran;
Amendment 392 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Is concerned that the number of individuals imprisoned from religious minority communities, including Christians, has increased since President Rouhani took office in 2013 and many of them have been sentenced to death for "enmity against God"; condemns the fact that in 2015 Iran continued to execute persons convicted of offences that are not recognizable crimes under the international law, such as apostasy or blasphemy and calls for an immediate end to these practises;
Amendment 393 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27a. Is deeply concerned about death sentences for crimes that are vaguely phrased -such as "enmity against God" or "spreading corruption on earth"-, blasphemy, homosexuality and adultery; urges, in this regard, the Government of Iran to sign and ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights of 1996, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty;
Amendment 394 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 b (new) 27 b. Deplores the use of torture, flogging, blinding, amputation, public execution, and stoning in Iran, demands an end to such practices, and calls for the exercise of justice in line with existing international practice and rule of law; further voices concern that defendants are often denied fair and independent legal representation;
Amendment 395 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28.
Amendment 396 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Welcomes
Amendment 397 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Welcomes the fact that the adoption of the 2013 Islamic Penal Code and Iran
Amendment 398 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Welcomes the fact that the adoption of the 2013 Islamic Penal Code and Iran’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Amendment 399 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Welcomes the fact that the adoption of the 2013 Islamic Penal Code and Iran’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child prohibits child executions and allows all juvenile offenders sentenced to death prior to 2013 to seek retrial; calls on Iran to ensure this prohibition is fully implemented and that all relevant offenders are made aware of this right; calls on Iran to declare a moratorium on the death penalty
Amendment 400 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Welcomes the fact that the adoption of the 2013 Islamic Penal Code and Iran
Amendment 401 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Welcomes the fact that the adoption of the 2013 Islamic Penal Code and Iran’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child prohibits child executions and allows all juvenile offenders sentenced to death prior to 2013 to seek retrial; notes with concern that, despite the aforementioned, Iran still remains a leading executioner of juvenile offenders; calls on Iran to ensure this prohibition is fully implemented and that all relevant offenders are made aware of this right; calls on Iran to declare a moratorium on the death penalty, at least for juvenile offenders;
Amendment 402 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Welcomes the fact that the adoption of the 2013 Islamic Penal Code and Iran’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child prohibits child executions and allows all juvenile offenders sentenced to death prior to 2013 to seek retrial; regrets however the lack of full abolition and the continued practice of child executions; calls on Iran to ensure this prohibition is fully implemented and that all relevant offenders are made aware of this right; calls on Iran to declare a moratorium on the death penalty,
Amendment 403 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Welcomes the fact that the adoption of the 2013 Islamic Penal Code and Iran’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child prohibits child executions and allows all juvenile offenders sentenced to death prior to 2013 to seek retrial; calls on Iran to ensure this prohibition is fully implemented and that all relevant offenders are made aware of this right; notes with concern that Iran still remains a leading executioner of juvenile offenders; calls on Iran to declare a moratorium on the death penalty, at least for juvenile offenders;
Amendment 404 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28.
Amendment 405 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 Amendment 406 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Welcomes the fact that the adoption of the 2013 Islamic Penal Code and Iran’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child prohibits child executions and allows all juvenile offenders sentenced to death prior to 2013 to seek retrial; calls on Iran to ensure this prohibition is fully implemented and that all relevant offenders are made aware of this right; calls on Iran to declare a moratorium on the death penalty,
Amendment 407 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Welcomes the fact that the adoption of the 2013 Islamic Penal Code and Iran’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child prohibits child executions and allows all juvenile offenders sentenced to death prior to 2013 to seek retrial; calls on Iran to ensure this prohibition is fully implemented and that all relevant offenders are made aware of this right; calls on Iran to declare a moratorium on the death penalty
Amendment 408 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Welcomes the fact that the adoption of the 2013 Islamic Penal Code and Iran’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child prohibits child executions and allows all juvenile offenders sentenced to death prior to 2013 to seek retrial; calls on Iran to ensure this prohibition is fully implemented and that all relevant offenders are made aware of this right; calls on Iran to declare a moratorium on the death penalty
Amendment 409 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28.
Amendment 410 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Welcomes the fact that the adoption of the 2013 Islamic Penal Code and Iran’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child prohibits child executions and allows all juvenile offenders sentenced to death prior to 2013 to seek retrial; calls on Iran to ensure this prohibition is fully implemented and that all relevant offenders are made aware of this right; calls on Iran to declare a moratorium on the death penalty
Amendment 411 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28.
Amendment 412 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28a. Recognises the existence of a large variety of faiths and beliefs in the Islamic State of Iran; is however concerned that the number of individuals imprisoned form religious minority communities due to their beliefs, notably Sufi Muslim dissenters, Baha'ìs, Christian converts and atheists has increased since President Hassan Rouhani's inauguration; calls on Iran to respect its international obligations and guarantee equality before the law and to guarantee the basic rights to hold religious gatherings, organise private educational programmes and the possibility to buy or rent property in order to establish houses of worship to all religious minorities;
Amendment 413 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28a. Is deeply concerned about the rising number of individuals imprisoned from religious minority communities due to their beliefs, including Sunnis, Sufi Muslim dissenters, Baha'is, Christian converts and Jews, since President Hassan Rouhani took office in 2013; deplores that religious minority activists have been sentenced to death for "enmity against God";
Amendment 414 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28a. Is deeply concerned about the numerous sentences against journalists, bloggers, social media activists and human rights defenders, and arbitrary detention of members of ethnic, religious and secular minorities; calls on the Government of Iran to guarantee the rights to freedom of expression and media, association and peaceful assembly;
Amendment 415 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28a. Calls on Iran to fully cooperate with all UN human rights mechanisms and work towards application of recommendations set forth in that context, including the Universal Periodic Review;
Amendment 416 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 b (new) 28b. Stresses that women's rights should remain high on the agenda of the dialogue between the EU and Iran ; remains concerned by the unacceptable discriminations that women face in Iran, particularly in legal matters, regarding family law and their participation in the economic and political life ; calls for the newly elected Majlis to adopt legislation criminalizing violence against women;
Amendment 417 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 b (new) 28b. Believes that EU should use its improving relations with Iran to urge the country to grant access to the UN special rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran to visit Iran;
Amendment 418 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 b (new) 28b. Calls on Iran to fully cooperate with the UN human rights body and its special procedures;
Amendment 419 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 c (new) 28c. Expresses its concern regarding the continued arbitrary detention of human rights defenders and lawyers and the serious allegations of abuse of detainees during pre-charge and pre-trial detention; calls on the Commission to support civil society efforts to promote due process of law;
Amendment 420 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 d (new) 28d. Calls on the EEAS and the Commission to support the creation of an environment allowing for proper and independent functioning of civil society organizations; stresses the importance of upholding the EU human rights guidelines, including on human rights defenders, in the context of EU Iran relations;
Amendment 421 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Calls on Iran to live up fully to its commitments under the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by ensuring the enjoyment by its citizens of individual rights without discrimination as to sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, or other status, as provided for in these instruments; points out that this includes a basic right to equality before the law, as well as the right of equal access to education, health care and professional opportunities; notes that increased pressure is being brought to bear on the people with regard to religious prescriptions and rules concerning people's private lives; notes that, in the spring of 2016, a ceremony was held under the supervision of Ayatollah Khamenei in which 7 000 new officers for the so-called morality police were examined, whose task it is to arrest, detain and beat people who are not considered to be complying with the strict dictates of Islamic law;
Amendment 422 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Calls on Iran to
Amendment 423 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Calls on Iran to live up fully to its commitments under the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by ensuring the enjoyment by its citizens of individual rights as provided for in these instruments, without discrimination as to
Amendment 424 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Calls on Iran to live up fully to its commitments under the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by ensuring the enjoyment by its citizens of individual rights without discrimination as to sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, or other status, as provided for in these instruments; points out that this includes a basic right to equality before the law, as well as the right of equal access to education, health care and professional opportunities; calls for a stronger emphasis on women's rights, challenged by the recent steps to toughen the so-called 'morality measures'';
Amendment 425 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Calls on Iran to live up fully to its commitments under the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights, International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by ensuring the enjoyment by its citizens of individual rights without discrimination as to sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, or other status, as provided for in these instruments; points out that this includes a basic right to equality before the law, as well as the right of equal access to education, health care and professional opportunities;
Amendment 426 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Calls on Iran to live up fully to its commitments under the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by ensuring in law and in practice the enjoyment by its citizens of individual, social and political rights without discrimination as to sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, or other status, as provided for in these instruments; points out that this includes a basic right to equality before the law, as well as the right of equal access to all levels of education, health care and professional opportunities;
Amendment 427 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Calls on Iran to live up fully to its commitments under the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by ensuring the enjoyment by its citizens of individual rights without discrimination as to
Amendment 428 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Calls on Iran to live up fully to its commitments under the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by ensuring the
Amendment 429 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Calls on Iran to live up fully to its commitments under the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by ensuring the enjoyment by its citizens of individual rights without discrimination as to
Amendment 430 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Calls on Iran to live up fully to its commitments under the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by ensuring the enjoyment by its citizens of individual rights without discrimination as to sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, sexual preference, or other status, as provided for in these instruments; points out that this includes a basic right to equality before the law, as well as the right of equal access to education, health care and professional opportunities;
Amendment 431 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Calls on Iran to live up fully to its commitments under the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by ensuring the enjoyment by its citizens of individual rights without discrimination nor persecution as to sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, or other status, as provided for in these instruments; points out that this includes a basic right to equality before the law, as well as the right of equal access to education, health care and professional opportunities;
Amendment 432 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29. Calls on Iran to live up fully to its commitments under the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the International Covenant on Political and Civil Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights by ensuring the enjoyment by its citizens of individual rights without discrimination as to sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national, ethnic or social origin, or other status, as provided for in these instruments; points out that this includes a basic right to equality before the law, as well as the right of equal access to education, health care and professional opportunities;
Amendment 433 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29a. Calls upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to eliminate, in law and in practice, the ongoing severe limitations and restrictions on the right to freedom of thought, conscience, expression, opinion, religion or belief, peaceful assembly and association, and the restrictions on the establishment of places of worship, as well as attacks against places of worship and burial, as well as other human rights violations, including but not limited to harassment, intimidation, persecution, and incitement to hatred that lead to violence against persons belonging to recognized and unrecognized religious minorities, including Christians, Jews, Sufi Muslims, Sunni Muslims, Zoroastrians as well as members of the Baha'i faith and their defenders, and calls on the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and to eliminate, in law and in practice, all forms of discrimination, including the closure of businesses, and other human rights violations against persons belonging to recognized and unrecognized religious minorities;
Amendment 434 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29a. Calls for the EU to support fully the work of the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, calls on Iran to grant the Rapporteur immediate and unconditional entry visa, calls on Iran to fully cooperate with all UN human rights mechanisms and work towards application of recommendation out forth by these mechanisms, including the Universal Periodic Review (UPR);
Amendment 435 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29a. Deplores the continuing and systematic discrimination and harassment against ethnic and religious minorities, including the Baha'i, Ahwazi Arabs, Baloch, Christians, Jews, Sunni Muslims, Sufi Muslims, Kurds and Zoroastrian; calls on the Iranian authorities to eliminate, in law and in practice, all forms of discrimination and human rights violations against persons belonging to minorities;
Amendment 436 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29a. Calls on Iran to free imprisoned EU citizens detained or convicted under a judicial process that did not meet international standards, including: 58 year old Nazak Afshar held since March 2016, 76 year old Kamal Foroughi held since May 2011, 65 year old Homa Hoodfar held since June 2016, and 37 year old Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe held since April 2016;
Amendment 437 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29a. Condemns the criminalisation of gay men and women in Iran and the fact homosexuality is punishable by imprisonment, corporal punishment or execution; urges the EU and its Member States to continue to raise concerns over the situation of the LGBTI community in Iran, including the practice of pressurising gay men and women into having gender reassignment surgery against their wishes;
Amendment 438 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29a. Calls on Iran to free imprisoned EU citizens detained or convicted under a judicial process that did not meet international standards, including: 58 year old Nazak Afshar held since March 2016, 76 year old Kamal Foroughi, held since May 2011, 65 year old Homa Hoodfar, held since June 2016, and 37 year old Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, held since April 2016;
Amendment 439 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29a. Deplores the restrictions of political organizational rights in Iranian society; believes that such rights must be put in place, safeguarded and encouraged in order for Iranian society to develop in a direction of prosperity, democracy and tolerance; stresses the necessity of such rights for any further cooperation between the EU and Iran;
Amendment 440 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29a. Calls for all citizens who were arrested during the election protests of 2009-2010 (also known as the Green Revolution) to be released unconditionally and for those within the regime and the security forces who have been responsible for violence, murder and mass arrests to be brought to trial;
Amendment 441 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29a. Expresses concern about the reported imprisonment and sentencing of Sunnis, Sufi Muslim dissenters, Baha'is, Christian converts and Jews under the excuse of 'enmity against God';
Amendment 442 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29a. Calls on Iran to uphold the religious freedoms of Christians, including the right of Christian converts to practise and profess their religion;
Amendment 443 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29a. Calls for special attention to be focused on the protection of women’s rights;
Amendment 444 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 b (new) 29b. Urges the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to address national and international concerns related to the administration of justice and the need for additional legal reform, by taking measures to ensure procedural guarantees and fair trial standards of law, including timely access to legal representation of one's choice, the right to public hearing before an independent judiciary, which presumes the innocence of the accused and protection for juvenile offenders, the right not to be subjected to arbitrary arrest and detention, the right not to be subjected to torture, cruel and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, starting with the ratification and implementation of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and its Optional Protocol, and consideration of bail and other reasonable terms for release from custody pending trial;
Amendment 445 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 b (new) 29b. Calls on the EEAS and Member States to regularly raise the issue of combating violence against women and girls and the types of discrimination from which such violence originates in its relations with Iran, and calls upon Iran to eliminate, in law and in practice, all forms of discrimination against women and girls; to adopt comprehensive legislation to ensure protection for women and girls against gender-based violence, including domestic violence; to address the alarming incidence of child, early and forced marriages; to promote women's participation in decision-making processes and, while recognizing the high enrolment of women in all levels of education in the Islamic Republic of Iran, to lift restrictions on women's equal access to all aspects of education and women's equal participation in the labour market and in all aspects of economic, cultural, social and political life;
Amendment 446 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 b (new) 29b. Expresses concern that women do not enjoy the same rights and privileges as men in Iran and that recent legislative attempts in the Iranian Parliament could have significantly undermined their basic rights and freedoms; encourages the EU and its Member States to continue to raise issues relating to gender equality in all bilateral engagement with the Iranian authorities; notes that Iran is ranked 141st out of 145 countries in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2015 and that opportunities for Iranian women in the economy, education, health and politics have deteriorated since 2006;
Amendment 447 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 b (new) 29b. Takes the view that women's rights should remain an area of special focus in any dialogue between the EU and Iran; considers that, despite the progress already made, the situation of women in Iran remains marred by unacceptable discrimination, in particular on legal matters, as well as with regard to family law and women's participation in economic and political life; welcomes attempts to draft a bill "on Protection of Women against Violence", so that the newly-elected Majlis will consider legislations that fully criminalize violence against women;
Amendment 448 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 b (new) 29b. Welcomes attempts to draft a bill "on the Protection of Women against Violence" and hopes that the newly elected Parliament will consider legislation that fully criminalises violence against women; also expresses its hope to see improvements on freedom of information, association, expression, assembly, movement, freedom of education and academia;
Amendment 449 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 b (new) 29b. Notes that the constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran guarantees basic religious freedoms for recognised religious minorities and calls for the expansion of religious freedom, by taking steps to end the discrimination of Baha’is;
Amendment 450 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 c (new) 29c. Notes with concern that while some religious minorities are formally protected in the Iranian constitution many groups, including Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians, Baha'is, Christian converts, and Sunni Muslims, Sufi Muslims and dissenting Shi'a Muslims, face discrimination, persecution, harassment and detention; further regrets that since President Hassan Rouhani assumed office in August 2013, the number of individuals from religious minorities who are in prison because of their beliefs has increased; insists that the Iranian authorities ensure the rights of religious and ethnic minorities are fully respected and protected in law;
Amendment 451 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 c (new) 29c. Calls upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to ensure protection for women and girls against violence, to address the alarming incidence of child, early and forced marriage, to recognize the high enrolment of women in all levels of education, to lift restrictions on women's equal access to all aspects of education and women's equal participation in the labour market and in all aspects of economic, cultural, social and political life;
Amendment 452 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 c (new) 29c. Expresses concern with widespread allegations of torture, unfair trials – including of lawyers and human rights defenders – and impunity for human rights violations; condemns the restrictions on freedom of information, freedom of association, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, academic freedom, freedom of education and freedom of movement;
Amendment 453 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 c (new) 29c. Notes the advances made by Iranian women in the fields of education, science and research, exemplified by the fact that the majority of students in Iranian universities are female; calls for full gender equality by taking steps to eliminate the existing legal and practical discrimination of women;
Amendment 454 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 d (new) 29d. Reiterates the importance of media freedom and independence as one of the core EU values; regrets, in this context, that in the index compiled by Reporters Without Borders the country was ranked 169th out of 180 in 2016;
Amendment 455 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 e (new) 29e. Urges the government of Iran to fully cooperate with the international Human Rights bodies on the basis of the recommendations of the UN and the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) by enabling international human rights organisations to carry out their missions; highlights the Iranian government increased engagement with UN special procedures through dialogue; calls upon the Iranian government to also facilitate the UN-appointed Special Rapporteur work by granting him an unconditional entry visa;
Amendment 456 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Welcomes President Rohani
Amendment 457 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Welcomes President Rohani’s campaign promise to present a charter for citizens’ rights; underlines the importance of respecting the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary in providing the necessary legal certainty required for foreign direct investments to take place; is concerned about cases of judiciary procedures, where fundamental principles such as the timely access to a lawyer of one's own choice, habeas corpus, publication of the verdict and access of lawyers to all relevant trial documents have not been followed; calls on the EEAS and the Commission to work together with the Iranian authorities in areas such as judicial reform, reform of the prison system, government accountability, respect for the rule of law, citizens’ rights and the fight against corruption; believes that these measures will increase legal certainty in Iran and the country’s attractiveness to foreign investors while also benefiting Iranian citizens
Amendment 458 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Welcomes President Rohani’s campaign promise to present a charter for citizens’ rights; underlines the importance of respecting the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary in providing the necessary legal certainty required for foreign direct investments to take place; calls on the EEAS and the Commission to work together with the Iranian authorities in areas such as judicial reform, reform of the prison system, government accountability, respect for the rule of law, citizens’ rights and the fight against corruption; calls on the Iranian authorities to release all political prisoners and unjustly imprisoned EU citizens; believes that these measures will increase legal certainty in Iran and the country’s attractiveness to foreign investors while also benefiting Iranian citizens
Amendment 459 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Welcomes President Rohani’s campaign promise to present a charter for citizens’ rights; underlines the importance of respecting the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary in providing the necessary legal certainty required for foreign direct investments to take place, but first and foremost in the interests of Iranian citizens themselves; calls on the EEAS and the Commission to work together with the Iranian authorities in areas such as judicial reform, reform of the prison system, including prison conditions, government accountability, respect for the rule of law,
Amendment 460 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Welcomes President Rohani’s campaign promise to present a charter for citizens’ rights; underlines the importance of respecting the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary in providing the necessary legal certainty required for foreign direct investments to take place, whilst respecting international human rights standards and norms; calls on the EEAS and the Commission to work together with the Iranian authorities in areas such as judicial reform, reform of the prison system, government accountability, respect for the rule of law, citizens’ rights and the fight against corruption; believes that these measures will increase legal certainty in Iran and the country’s attractiveness to foreign investors while also benefiting Iranian citizens
Amendment 461 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Welcomes President Rohani’s campaign promise to present a charter for citizens’ rights but notes the lack of progress in this regard; underlines the importance of respecting the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary in providing the necessary legal certainty required for foreign direct investments to take place; calls on the EEAS and the Commission to work together with the Iranian authorities in areas such as judicial reform, reform of the prison system, government accountability, respect for the rule of law, citizens’ rights and the fight against corruption; believes that these measures will increase legal certainty in Iran and the country’s attractiveness to foreign investors while also benefiting Iranian citizens
Amendment 462 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30.
Amendment 463 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Welcomes President Rohani’s campaign promise to present a charter for citizens’ rights;
Amendment 464 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Welcomes President Rohani’s campaign promise to present a charter for citizens’ rights; underlines the importance of respecting the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary in providing the necessary legal certainty required for foreign direct investments to take place; calls on the EEAS and the Commission to work together with the Iranian authorities in areas such as judicial reform, reform of the prison system, government accountability, respect for the rule of law, freedom of speech, citizens’ rights and the fight against corruption; believes that these measures will increase legal certainty in Iran and the country’s attractiveness to foreign investors while also benefiting Iranian citizens
Amendment 465 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30.
Amendment 466 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Welcomes President Rohani’s campaign promise to present a charter for citizens’ rights; underlines the importance of respecting the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary in providing the necessary legal certainty required for foreign direct investments to take place; calls on the EEAS and the Commission to work together with the Iranian authorities in areas such as judicial reform, reform of the prison system, government accountability, respect for the rule of law, citizens’ rights and the fight against corruption; believes that these measures will increase legal certainty in Iran and the country’s attractiveness
Amendment 467 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Welcomes President Rohani’s campaign promise to present a charter for citizens’ rights;
Amendment 468 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 a (new) 30a. Welcomes the reforms made under the new Code of Criminal Procedure but expresses serious concerns that the Code does not fully guarantee international due process safeguards; calls on Iran to undertake a review of the 2014 Code of Criminal Procedure to ensure the inclusion of fail trial guarantees; calls on Iran to review and amend the law to ensure statements elicited as a result of torture, ill-treatment or other forms of coercion are excluded as evidence in criminal proceedings, and that all allegations of torture and other ill- treatment brought to the authorities' attention are automatically investigated;
Amendment 469 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 a (new) 30a. Notes with concern the continued arbitrary detention of human rights defenders and lawyers and the serious allegations of abuse of detainees during pre-charge and pre-trial detention and calls on the EU to support civil society in its effort to promote due process of law and a culture of defence counsel in the judicial system and among all relevant stakeholders;
Amendment 470 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 a (new) 30a. Calls on the Government of Iran to address the substantive concerns highlighted in the reports of the UN Special Rapporteur and the UN Secretary- General on the situation of human rights in Iran, as well as the specific calls to action found in resolutions of the UN General Assembly;
Amendment 471 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 a (new) 30a. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the government and parliament of Iran, the Council, the Commission, the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, and the EEAS;
Amendment 472 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 b (new) 30b. Takes note that the 2002- 2004 EU-Iran dialogue on human rights was suspended without notable progress towards benchmarks and calls on the EU to take into account recommendations of the international mechanisms at every step of the planning process of any future dialogue and construct benchmarks and targets openly to ensure that the dialogue is focused but also to enhance transparency and accountability and include independent civil society organisations;
Amendment 473 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 b (new) 30b. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the VP/HR, the Council, the Commission the governments and parliaments of the Member States and the Government and Parliament of the Islamic Republic of Iran;
Amendment 474 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 c (new) 30c. Emphasises the importance of creating an environment conducive to the proper and independent functioning of civil society organisations; calls for the EU to uphold the EU human rights guidelines, including the EU Guidelines on human rights defenders;
Amendment 475 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 d (new) 30d. Calls on the EU to engage with Iran on respecting the rights of the members of ethnic minorities with an effort to address disparities in development, education, employment, and living standards;
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