2016/2314(INI) 2016 Commission report on Kosovo
Lead committee dossier:
Progress: Procedure completed
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Lead | AFET |
LUNACEK Ulrike ( Verts/ALE)
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ADAKTUSSON Lars ( PPE),
PANZERI Pier Antonio ( S&D),
DZHAMBAZKI Angel ( ECR),
VAUTMANS Hilde ( ALDE),
CASTALDO Fabio Massimo ( EFDD)
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Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
RoP 54
Legal Basis:
RoP 54Subjects
Events
2017/11/20
EC - Commission response to text adopted in plenary
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2017/06/14
EP - Results of vote in Parliament
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2017/06/14
EP - Decision by Parliament
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The European Parliament adopted by 474 votes to 134, with 64 abstentions, a resolution on the 2016 Commission Report on Kosovo.
Parliament recalled that the European Union has repeatedly reiterated its willingness to assist in the economic and political development of Kosovo through a clear European perspective, in line with the European perspective of the region and Kosovo has shown aspiration in its path towards European integration.
Political situation : Parliament welcomed the entry into force of the EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) on 1 April 2016 as the first contractual relationship and an essential step in order to continue the process of the integration of Kosovo into the EU. It welcomed the launch of the European Reform Agenda on 11 November 2016 and the adoption of the national strategy for the implementation of the SAA as a platform to facilitate implementation of the SAA.
It called on Kosovo to continue to show clear political will and determination to implement the agreed roadmap including the setting up of the coordination mechanism for the implementation of the SAA, and to seize the positive momentum created by the SAA.
Parliament noted how free, fair and transparent early general elections and municipal elections in in the second part of 2017 are crucial for the democratic future of Kosovo as well as for the future of its EU integration process.
It welcomed the overall peaceful and orderly conduct of the early general elections of 11 June 2017 even if it expressed concern at the problems observed by EU monitors during the election campaign. Members urged parties to swiftly form a government to continue Kosovo’s path towards the EU and to commit to ratifying a border demarcation agreement with Montenegro and to continuing to build up a track record of convictions for high-level corruption and organised crime.
It expressed concern at the persistent extreme polarisation of the political landscape and called on all the parties to show responsibility and ownership and to create the conditions for a fruitful, solution and result-oriented dialogue with a view to defusing tension. It urged the leaders of the Kosovo-Serbian community to take full ownership of their place and role in the institutions of the country, acting independently from Belgrade and constructively for the benefit of all the people of Kosovo. It urged Kosovo to continue to support the access of Kosovo Serbs to Kosovo institutions.
In general, Parliament strongly condemned the violent disruption of activities by some members of the opposition which occurred in the parliament of Kosovo and stressed the importance of political dialogue, the active and constructive participation of all political parties in the decision-making processes.
It underlined that the path towards EU integration requires a strategic long-term vision and sustained commitment in the adoption and implementation of the necessary reforms.
Recognition of Kosovo : Parliament noted that five Member States have not recognised Kosovo . According to Parliament, this recognition would be beneficial to the normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia and increase the EU’s credibility in its own external policy. It welcomed the proposal by the Commission to grant visa liberalisation, which would be a very positive step for Kosovo on the path to European integration .
It strongly condemned the act of sending a Serbian nationalist train from Belgrade to Northern Kosovo as well as warmongering statements and anti-EU rhetoric.
It took note of the decision of the court of Colmar (France) to refuse the extradition to Serbia of and to release Mr Ramush Haradinaj, who was acquitted in 2008 and 2012 by the ICTY and arrested in France on 4 January 2017 on the basis of an international arrest warrant issued by Serbia in 2004 according to its law on the Organisation and Competences of State Authorities in War Crime Proceedings. It regretted that this law has hitherto been misused to pursue citizens of countries that belonged to the former Yugoslavia, as proven by this recent case and urged both parties to refrain from provocative steps and unhelpful rhetoric that could hamper the normalisation process.
Relations with Serbia : Parliament welcomed the progress made in implementing the various agreements signed since August 2016 in the normalisation process with Serbia. It called on both Kosovo and Serbia to show more engagement and sustained political will as regards the normalisation of relations . It stressed the importance of good neighbourly relations with all countries in the Western Balkans.
Reconciliation process : Parliament welcomed the establishment of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor Office in The Hague as an essential step for ensuring justice and reconciliation. It called on Kosovo to address the issue of missing persons , including: guaranteeing property rights effectively, barring the usurpation of properties and guaranteeing the return and reintegration of displaced persons.
Parliament welcomed the efforts made by the Commission to bring about the unblocking of the power interconnection grid between Albania and Kosovo , which has been blocked for months by Serbia, and called for constructive cooperation between the Serbian and Kosovar electricity authorities.
Plenary called on the Commission to make further efforts to support a true reconciliation process in the region , notably through support for cultural projects dealing with the recent past and promoting a common and shared understanding of history and a public and political culture of tolerance, inclusion and reconciliation.
Political reforms : Parliament noted that the administration of justice remains slow and inefficient and is hampered by the remaining shortcomings of criminal legislation, political and economic expediency. It encouraged Kosovo to reform their legal system and tackle corruption.
It also called on the authorities of Kosovo to strengthen:
the protection of freedom of expression and media freedom, and at the increased political interference and pressure and intimidation on the media; efforts to protect the rights of all minorities in Kosovo, including Roma, Ashkali, Egyptian and Gorani communities, as well as the LGBTI community; the fight against drug use and trafficking in human beings; gender mainstreaming and the fight against domestic violence; the combat against violent extremism and radicalisation.
Economic reforms : while Parliament welcomed the improvement of the economic situation and the increase of tax revenues in Kosovo, it expressed concern about the sustainability of Kosovo’s budget.
According to Parliament, it is urgent to:
bolster local industry while focusing on the competitiveness of locally manufactured products; improve the regulatory environment of SMEs; increase the level of employment and improve labour market conditions in particular as regards recruitment procedures.
EULEX : Parliament welcomed the extension of the mandate of EULEX Kosovo and called for continued EU efforts in further strengthening independent justice, police and customs systems beyond 2018 with a view to Kosovo taking full ownership of these functions. It noted the termination of the criminal investigation into allegations of corruption in the EULEX mission.
Refugee crisis : Parliament noted that so far Kosovo has not become a major transit route for refugees and migrants travelling along the ‘Western Balkan route’. It urged the Kosovar authorities to ensure that those passing through are treated in accordance with European and international law.
Cultural heritage : lastly, Parliament acknowledged Kosovo’s commitment to protect cultural heritage sites and called on the authorities to implement all UN conventions on cultural heritage at all levels regardless of the status of Kosovo vis-a-vis UNESCO. It welcomed the EU-funded programme aimed at protecting and reconstructing small cultural heritage sites with a view to fostering intercultural and interreligious dialogue in all multi-ethnic municipalities.
Documents
2017/06/14
EP - End of procedure in Parliament
2017/06/13
EP - Debate in Parliament
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2017/03/09
EP - Committee report tabled for plenary
Details
The Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted the own-initiative report by Ulrike LUNACEK (Greens/EFA, AT) on the 2016 Commission Report on Kosovo.
Members recalled that the European Union has repeatedly reiterated its willingness to assist in the economic and political development of Kosovo through a clear European perspective, in line with the European perspective of the region and Kosovo has shown aspiration in its path towards European integration.
In this regard, they welcomed the launch of the European Reform Agenda on 11 November 2016 and the adoption of the national strategy for the implementation of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) as a platform to facilitate implementation of this Agreement.
They called on the government of Kosovo to focus on the implementation of the comprehensive reforms that are required to meet its obligations under the SAA, in particular holding free, fair and transparent municipal elections in 2017 which are crucial for the democratic future of Kosovo as well as for the future of its EU integration process.
Political situation : Members expressed concern at the extreme polarisation of the political landscape in Kosovo. They urged the leaders of the Kosovo-Serbian community to take full ownership of their place and role in the institutions of the country, acting independently from Belgrade and constructively for the benefit of all the people of Kosovo.
Members strongly condemned the violent disruption of activities by some members of the opposition which occurred in the parliament of Kosovo and stressed the importance of political dialogue, the active and constructive participation of all political parties in the decision-making processes.
Recognition of Kosovo : Members noted that five Member States have not recognised Kosovo . According to Members, this recognition would be beneficial to the normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia and increase the EU’s credibility in its own external policy. They welcomed the proposal by the Commission to grant visa liberalisation, which would be a very positive step for Kosovo on the path to European integration .
Relations with Serbia : Members welcomed the progress made in implementing the various agreements signed since August 2016 in the normalisation process with Serbia. They called on both Kosovo and Serbia to show more engagement and sustained political will as regards the normalisation of relations . They stressed the importance of good neighbourly relations with all countries in the Western Balkans.
They also condemned the act of sending a Serbian nationalist train from Belgrade to Northern Kosovo and expressed serious concerns about warmongering statements and anti-EU rhetoric. They urged both parties to refrain from provocative steps and unhelpful rhetoric that could hamper the normalisation process.
Reconciliation process : Members welcomed the establishment of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor Office in The Hague as an essential step for ensuring justice and reconciliation. They called on Kosovo to address the issue of missing persons , including: guaranteeing property rights effectively, barring the usurpation of properties and guaranteeing the return and reintegration of displaced persons.
Political reforms : Members noted that the administration of justice remains slow and inefficient and is hampered by the remaining shortcomings of criminal legislation, political and economic expediency.
They encouraged Kosovo to reform their legal system and tackle corruption.
They also called on the authorities of Kosovo to strengthen:
the protection of freedom of expression and media freedom, and at the increased political interference and pressure and intimidation on the media; efforts to protect the rights of all minorities in Kosovo, including Roma, Ashkali, Egyptian and Gorani communities, as well as the LGBTI community; the fight against drug use and trafficking in human beings; gender mainstreaming and the fight against domestic violence; the combat against violent extremism and radicalisation.
Economic reforms : while Members welcomed the improvement of the economic situation and the increase of tax revenues in Kosovo, they expressed concern about the sustainability of Kosovo’s budget.
According to Members, it is urgent to:
bolster local industry while focusing on the competitiveness of locally manufactured products; improve the regulatory environment of SMEs; increase the level of employment and improve labour market conditions in particular as regards recruitment procedures.
EULEX : Members welcomed the extension of the mandate of EULEX Kosovo and called for continued EU efforts in further strengthening independent justice, police and customs systems beyond 2018 with a view to Kosovo taking full ownership of these functions. They noted the termination of the criminal investigation into allegations of corruption in the EULEX mission.
Refugee crisis : Members noted that so far Kosovo has not become a major transit route for refugees and migrants travelling along the ‘Western Balkan route’. They urged the Kosovar authorities to ensure that those passing through are treated in accordance with European and international law.
Cultural heritage : lastly, Members acknowledged Kosovo’s commitment to protect cultural heritage sites and called on the authorities to implement all UN conventions on cultural heritage at all levels regardless of the status of Kosovo vis-a-vis UNESCO. They welcomed the EU-funded programme aimed at protecting and reconstructing small cultural heritage sites with a view to fostering intercultural and interreligious dialogue in all multi-ethnic municipalities.
Documents
2017/02/28
EP - Vote in committee
2017/01/19
EP - Amendments tabled in committee
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2017/01/19
EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament
2016/12/19
EP - Committee draft report
Documents
2016/12/13
CSL - Debate in Council
Documents
2016/12/13
CSL - Council Meeting
2016/10/27
EP - LUNACEK Ulrike (Verts/ALE) appointed as rapporteur in AFET
Documents
- Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2017)574
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Decision by Parliament: T8-0262/2017
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Committee report tabled for plenary: A8-0062/2017
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE597.480
- Committee draft report: PE594.160
- Debate in Council: 3511
- Committee draft report: PE594.160
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE597.480
- Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2017)574
Activities
- Alexander Graf LAMBSDORFF
Plenary Speeches (2)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) DE
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) DE
- Ulrike LUNACEK
Plenary Speeches (2)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate)
- Jasenko SELIMOVIC
Plenary Speeches (2)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (A8-0062/2017 - Ulrike Lunacek)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate)
- Lars ADAKTUSSON
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate)
- Mario BORGHEZIO
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) IT
- Elmar BROK
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) DE
- Javier COUSO PERMUY
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) ES
- Georgios EPITIDEIOS
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) EL
- Tunne KELAM
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate)
- Jaromír KOHLÍČEK
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) CS
- Eduard KUKAN
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate)
- Notis MARIAS
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) EL
- Krisztina MORVAI
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) HU
- Franz OBERMAYR
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) DE
- Pier Antonio PANZERI
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) IT
- Marijana PETIR
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) HR
- Jozo RADOŠ
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) HR
- Csaba SÓGOR
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) HU
- Igor ŠOLTES
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) SL
- Dubravka ŠUICA
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) HR
- Eleni THEOCHAROUS
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- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) EL
- László TŐKÉS
Plenary Speeches (1)
- 2016/11/22 2016 Report on Kosovo (debate) HU
Votes
A8-0062/2017 - Ulrike Lunacek - Résolution 14/06/2017 13:16:26.000 #
2017/06/14 Outcome: +: 474, -: 134, 0: 64
NI
GUE/NGL
ENF| Amendments | Dossier |
| 293 |
2016/2314(INI)
2017/01/19
AFET
293 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Heading 1 on the 2016 Commission Report on Kosovo* * This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence. [This mention should be applied to the entire document]
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 — having regard to UN Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999), to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion of 22 July 2010 on the accordance with international law of the unilateral declaration of independence in respect of Kosovo, and to UN General Assembly Resolution 64/298 of 9 September 2010, which acknowledged the content of the ICJ opinion and welcomed the EU’s readiness to facilitate dialogue between
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the proposal by the Commission to grant visa liberalisation, which would be a very positive step for Kosovo on the path to European integration; positively notes the decrease of asylum requests by Kosovo citizens in both EU and Schengen Associated countries and welcomes the introduction of the Reintegration Fund and reintegration programmes for returned Kosovo citizens; is concerned by the stalemate in the Assembly with regard to the ratification of the demarcation agreement with Montenegro, and stresses that visa liberalisation can only be granted once Kosovo has fulfilled all criteria, including with regard to building up a track record of high-level convictions for corruption and organised crime;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the proposal by the Commission to grant visa liberalisation, which would be a very positive step for Kosovo on the path to European integration; is concerned by the stalemate in the Assembly with regard to the ratification of the demarcation agreement with Montenegro, and stresses that visa liberalisation can only be granted once Kosovo has fulfilled all criteria, including with regard to building up a track record of high-level convictions for corruption and organised crime; calls, therefore, on the authorities to step-up efforts to tackle the issues of money laundering, drug trafficking, smuggling of migrants, trafficking in human beings, the arms trade and illegal possession of weapons;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the proposal by the Commission to grant visa liberalisation, which would be a very positive step for Kosovo on the path to European integration; is concerned by the stalemate in the Assembly with regard to the ratification of the demarcation agreement with Montenegro, and stresses that visa liberalisation can only be granted once Kosovo has fulfilled all criteria, including with regard to building up a track record of high-level convictions for corruption and organised crime, which has been greatly aided by the IT tracking mechanism for high profile cases that Kosovo has for high-level crimes, which should also be extended to other criminal cases;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the proposal by the Commission to grant visa liberalisation, which would be a very positive step for Kosovo on the path to European integration; is concerned by the stalemate in the Assembly with regard to the ratification of the demarcation agreement with Montenegro, and stresses that visa liberalisation can only be granted once Kosovo has fulfilled all criteria, including with regard to building up a track record of high-level convictions for corruption and organised crime; is of opinion that designating Kosovo as a safe country of origin on the EU common list of safe countries of origin would be most welcoming in combating irregular migration;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the proposal by the Commission to grant visa liberalisation, which would be a very positive step for Kosovo on the path to European integration; is concerned by the stalemate in the Assembly with regard to the ratification of the demarcation agreement with Montenegro, and stresses that visa liberalisation can only be granted once Kosovo has fulfilled all criteria, including with regard to building up a track record of high-level convictions for corruption and organised crime; as Kosovo is a safe country of origin visa liberalisation won't pose too much problems;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the proposal by the Commission to grant conditional visa liberalisation, which would be a very positive step for Kosovo on the path to European integration; is concerned by the stalemate in the Assembly with regard to the ratification of the demarcation agreement with Montenegro, and stresses that visa liberalisation can only be granted once Kosovo has fulfilled all criteria, including with regard to building up a track record of high-level convictions for corruption and organised crime;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the proposal by the Commission to grant visa liberalisation, which would be a very positive step for Kosovo
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the proposal by the Commission to grant visa liberalisation, which would be a
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 16 — having regard to the joint statements of the EP-Kosovo interparliamentary meetings of 28-29 May 2008, 6-7 April 2009, 22-23 June 2010, 20 May 2011, 14-15 March 2012, 30-31 October 2013 and 29-30 April 2015, and to the declarations and recommendations adopted at the first and second meetings of the EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee of 16-17 May 2016 and 23-24 November 2016 respectively, and to the first meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council held on the 25 November 2016,
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Considers it vital that Kosovo's foreign and security policy should accord with the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the progress made in implementing the various agreements signed since August 2016 in the normalisation process with Serbia, after months of little to no progress; calls on both Kosovo and Serbia to show more engagement and sustained political will as regards the normalisation of relations and recalls that this is a condition for accession to the EU; takes note of some progress on other technical issues such as cadastre, university diplomas and licence plates and on the implementation of the agreement on the Mitrovica Bridge; welcomes the allocation of an independent international telephone code to Kosovo; reiterates its call on the European External Action Service to carry out an evaluation of the performance of the sides in fulfilling their obligations; stresses that the agreements reached should improve the daily life of ordinary citizens; notes that the benefits of the dialogue are not evident to the citizens of Kosovo and Serbia and emphasises the need for the utmost transparency in communicating the outcomes of the dialogue, in particular in northern Kosovo;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the progress made in implementing the various agreements signed since August 2016 in the normalisation process with Serbia, after months of little to no progress; calls on both Kosovo and Serbia to show more engagement and sustained political will as regards the normalisation of relations and recalls that this is a condition for accession to the EU; takes note of some progress on other technical issues such as cadastre, university diplomas
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the progress made in implementing the various agreements signed since August 2016 in the normalisation process with Serbia, after months of little to no progress; express deep concern over the recent escalation of tensions between Belgrade and Pristina after a Serbian train, emblazoned with patriotic graffiti, was blocked from crossing Kosovo borders; calls on both Kosovo and Serbia to show more engagement and sustained political will as regards the normalisation of relations and recalls that this is a condition for accession to the EU; takes note of some progress on other technical issues such as cadastre, university diplomas and licence plates and on the implementation of the agreement on the Mitrovica Bridge; welcomes the allocation of an independent international telephone code to Kosovo; reiterates its call on the European External Action Service to carry out an evaluation of the performance of the sides in fulfilling their obligations;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the progress made in implementing the various agreements signed since August 2016 in the normalisation process with Serbia, after months of little to no progress; emphasizes that full implementation of the agreements reached is essential for further successful evolution of the Pristina -Belgrade dialogue; calls on both Kosovo and Serbia to show more engagement and sustained political will as regards the normalisation of relations and re
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the progress made in implementing the various agreements signed since August 2016 in the normalisation process with Serbia, after months of little to no progress; calls on both Kosovo and Serbia to show more engagement and sustained political will as regards the normalisation of relations and recalls that this is a condition for accession to the EU; takes note of some progress on other technical issues such as cadastre, university diplomas and licence plates and on the implementation of the agreement on the Mitrovica Bridge; welcomes the allocation of an independent international telephone code to Kosovo; reiterates its call on the European External Action Service to carry out an evaluation of the performance of the sides in fulfilling their obligations; notes with concern that a wall has been constructed in North Mitrovica without prior consent of all parties and to the detriment of the joint reconciliation of the city;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the progress made in implementing the various agreements signed since August 2016 in the normalisation process with Serbia, after months of little to no progress; calls on both Kosovo and Serbia to show more engagement and sustained political will as regards the normalisation of relations and recalls that this is a condition for accession to the EU; emphasises that good neighbourly relations with all Western Balkan countries are important; takes note of some progress on other technical issues such as cadastre, university diplomas and licence plates and on the implementation of the agreement on the Mitrovica Bridge; welcomes the allocation of an independent international telephone code to Kosovo; reiterates its call on the European External Action Service to carry out an evaluation of the performance of the sides in fulfilling their obligations;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the progress made in implementing the various agreements signed since August 2016 in the normalisation process with Serbia, after months of little to no progress; calls on both Kosovo and Serbia to show more engagement and sustained political will as regards the normalisation of relations and recalls that this is a condition for accession to the EU; takes note of some progress on other technical issues such as cadastre, university diplomas and licence plates and on the implementation of the agreement on the Mitrovica Bridge; is however concerned with the recent development on the Mitrovica bridge; welcomes the allocation of an independent international telephone code to Kosovo; reiterates its call on the European External Action Service to carry out a written evaluation of the performance of the sides in fulfilling their obligations;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the progress made in implementing the various agreements signed since August 2016 in the normalisation process with Serbia, after months of little to no progress; calls on both Kosovo and Serbia to show more engagement and sustained political will as regards the normalisation of relations and recalls that this is a condition for accession to the EU; takes note of some progress on other technical issues such as cadastre, university diplomas and licence plates and on the implementation of the agreement on the Mitrovica Bridge;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the progress made in implementing the various agreements signed since August 2016 in the normalisation process with Serbia, after months of little to no progress; calls on both Kosovo and Serbia to show more engagement and sustained political will as regards the normalisation of relations and recalls that this is a condition for accession to the EU; takes note of some progress on other technical issues such as cadastre, university diplomas and licence plates and on the implementation of the agreement on the Mitrovica Bridge; welcomes the allocation of an independent international telephone code to Kosovo; reiterates its call on the European External Action Service to carry out an evaluation of the performance of the sides in fulfilling their obligations on a regular basis with reporting to the European Parliament;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the progress made in implementing the various agreements
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the progress made in implementing the various agreements signed since August 2016 in the normalisation process with Serbia, after months of little to no progress; calls on both Kosovo and Serbia to show more engagement and sustained political will as regards the normalisation of relations and recalls that this is a condition for accession to the EU; takes note of some progress on other technical issues such as cadastre, university diplomas and licence plates and on the implementation of the agreement on the Mitrovica Bridge;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the progress made in implementing the various agreements signed since August 2016 in the normalisation process with Serbia, after months of little to no progress; calls on both Kosovo and Serbia to show more engagement and sustained political will as regards the normalisation of relations
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the progress made in implementing the various agreements signed since August 2016 in the normalisation process with Serbia, after months of little to no progress; calls on both Kosovo and Serbia to show more engagement and sustained political will as regards the normalisation of relations and recalls that this is a primary condition for accession to the EU; takes note of some progress on other technical issues such as cadastre, university diplomas and licence plates and on the implementation of the agreement on the Mitrovica Bridge; welcomes the allocation of an independent international telephone code to Kosovo; reiterates its call on the European External Action Service to carry out an evaluation of the performance of the sides in fulfilling their obligations;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the progress made in implementing the various agreements signed since August 2016 in the normalisation process with Serbia, after months of little to no progress; calls on both Kosovo and Serbia to show more engagement and sustained political will as regards the normalisation of relations and recalls that this is a condition for
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8 a. Notes that in 2003 Serbia adopted a law on universal jurisdiction for war crimes; regrets that this law has so far been misused to pursue citizens of countries that belonged to former Yugoslavia as proven by the recent case of Ramush Haradinaj in spite of his acquittal by the ICTY in 2008 and 2012; stresses that such actions jeopardise the ongoing EU-facilitated dialogue for the normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Notes that the Association of Serbian Municipalities has not yet been set up and that the Statute still has to be drafted, and urges Kosovo to establish the association in line with the agreement reached under the EU-facilitated dialogue and with the ruling of the Kosovo Constitutional Court;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Notes that the Association of Serbian Municipalities has not yet been set up and that the Statute still has to be drafted, and urges Kosovo to establish the association in line with the agreement reached under the EU-facilitated dialogue and with the ruling of the Kosovo Constitutional Court;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas and without overlooking that 113 of the 193 UN member states, including 23 of the 28 EU Member States, recognise Kosovo’s independence, but that does not constitute a criterion or pledge towards EU accession;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Notes that the Association of Serbian Municipalities has not yet been set up and that the Statute still has to be drafted due to the fault of the authorities of Kosovo, and urges Kosovo to establish the association in line with the agreement reached under the EU-facilitated dialogue and with the ruling of the Kosovo Constitutional Court;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Notes that the Association of Serbian Municipalities has not yet been set up and that the Statute still has to be drafted, and urges Kosovo to establish the association in line with the agreement reached under the EU-facilitated dialogue and with the ruling of the Kosovo Constitutional Court; encourages, in this regard, the Kosovo authorities to appoint a high-level working group with a clear and time-bound mandate to propose a Statute for public input and parliamentary review; expresses concern at the continued presence of Serbia
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Notes that the Association of Serbian Municipalities has not yet been set up and that the Statute still has to be drafted, and urges Kosovo to establish the association in line with the agreement reached under the EU-facilitated dialogue and with the ruling of the Kosovo Constitutional Court; expresses concern at the continued presence of Serbia’s parallel structures and calls for their dismantlement; encourages all stakeholders to find an acceptable and mutually agreeable long-term solution for the status of the Trepca mining complex; notes that the establishment of the Association is the responsibility of the government of Kosovo;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Notes that the Association of Serbian Municipalities has not yet been set up and that the Statute still has to be drafted, and urges Kosovo to establish the association in line with the agreement reached under the EU-facilitated dialogue and with the ruling of the Kosovo Constitutional Court; expresses concern at the continued presence of Serbia’s parallel structures also through continued financial support, and calls for their dismantlement; encourages all stakeholders to find an acceptable and mutually agreeable long-term solution for the status of the Trepca mining complex;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Notes that the Association of Serbian Municipalities has not yet been set up and that the Statute still has to be drafted, and urges Kosovo to establish the association in line with the agreement reached under the EU-facilitated dialogue
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Notes that the Association of Serbian Municipalities has not yet been set up and that the Statute still has to be drafted, and urges Kosovo to establish the association in line with the agreement reached under the EU-facilitated dialogue
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Notes that the Association of Serbian Municipalities has not yet been set up and that the Statute still has to be drafted, and urges Kosovo to establish the association in line with the agreement reached under the EU-facilitated dialogue and with the ruling of the Kosovo Constitutional Court;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9 a. Expresses concern that formation of new Sharr (Dragash) municipality by merging Gora and Opolje municipalities has negatively impacted the size of the Gorani minority and has hindered human rights of its members by turning them from a majority into a minority in this new administrative unit; recommends the reestablishment of the Gora municipality with a view of better safeguarding the rights of the endangered Gorani community;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9 a. Is deeply concerned by the recent political conflicts between Pristina and Belgrade; condemns recent provocation by Serbian leadership of sending a cargo train with inappropriate political message "Kosovo is Serbia";
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9 a. Calls on the political forces to ensure that civil liberties and security are respected towards the Serbian community and their places of worship;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Welcomes the establishment of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor Office in The Hague as an essential step for ensuring justice and reconciliation, and invites Kosovo to fully cooperate with the Court; underlines that witness protection is a crucial issue for the Court to be successful and thus calls on authorities to allow citizens to benefit from this system without the fear of retribution; calls on the EU and the Member States to ensure proper funding of the Special Court; calls on Kosovo to address the issue of missing persons - including the effective guarantee of property rights, barring the usurpation of properties and guaranteeing the return and reintegration of displaced persons, and to ensure effective compensation to the victims of war rape;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Welcomes the establishment of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor Office in The Hague as an essential step for ensuring justice and reconciliation, and invites Kosovo to fully cooperate with the Court; underlines that witness protection is a crucial issue for the Court to be successful; calls on the EU and the Member States to ensure proper funding of the Special Court;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Welcomes the establishment of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor Office in The Hague as an essential step for ensuring justice and reconciliation, and invites Kosovo to fully cooperate with the Court; underlines that witness protection is a crucial issue for the Court to be successful; calls on the EU and the Member States to ensure proper funding of the Special Court; notes with concern the lack of progress in investigations and judicial proceedings relating to war crimes, and calls on Kosovo to make greater efforts in this regard; calls on Kosovo to address the issue of missing persons and to ensure effective compensation to the victims of war rape;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Welcomes the establishment of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor Office in The Hague as an essential step for ensuring justice and reconciliation, and invites Kosovo to fully cooperate with the Court; underlines that witness protection is a crucial issue for the Court to be successful; calls on the EU and the Member States to ensure proper funding of the Special Court; calls on Kosovo to treat equally everyone involved in international war crimes committed during and after the conflict in Kosovo, to address the issue of missing persons and to ensure effective compensation to the victims of war rape;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Welcomes the establishment of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor Office in The Hague as an essential step for ensuring justice and reconciliation, and invites Kosovo to fully cooperate with the Court; underlines that witness protection is a crucial issue for the Court to be successful; calls on the EU and the Member States to ensure proper funding of the Special Court; calls on Kosovo to address the issue of missing persons and to ensure effective compensation to the victims of war rape, as well as the detection, arrest and trial of those responsible;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Welcomes the establishment of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor Office in The Hague as an essential step for ensuring justice and reconciliation, and invites Kosovo to fully cooperate with the Court; underlines that witness protection is a crucial issue for the Court to be successful; calls on the EU and the Member States to ensure proper funding of the Special Court; calls on Kosovo to address the issue of missing persons and to ensure effective compensation to the victims of
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Welcomes the establishment of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor Office in The Hague as an essential step for ensuring justice and reconciliation
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10.
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Welcomes the establishment of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor Office in The Hague as an essential step for ensuring justice and reconciliation, and
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10 a. Regrets that civil society is not consulted at a regular basis in the decision-making process; urges the need for further empowering civil society and calls for showing political will to engage with civil society by implementing the minimum standards for public consultation;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Calls on the political forces to respect
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Calls on the political forces to respect and support the independence of the judiciary, making a clear distinction between the legitimate aspiration for freedom and justice of the people of Kosovo and accountability of the actions of individuals who allegedly committed war crimes, which must be duly prosecuted by the competent judicial authorities;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Calls on the political forces to guarantee, respect and support the independence of the judiciary, making a clear distinction between the legitimate aspiration for freedom and justice of the people of Kosovo and the actions of individuals who allegedly committed war crimes, which must be duly prosecuted by the competent judicial authorities;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11 a. Notes that Ombudsperson began implementing the 2015 law on the Ombudsperson with increased and improved reporting and urges adoption of related secondary legislation; calls on assembly and government to ensure the financial, functional and organisational independence of the Ombudsperson, in line with international standards on national human rights institutions; urges government to follow up reports and recommendations of the Office of the Auditor General and Ombudsperson;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11 a. Emphasises the need for a proper functioning of the Ombudsperson institution including by ensuring that it obtains all the needed resources to carry out its mission;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Notes that, while some progress has been achieved in adopting legislation for the proper functioning of the judiciary, the administration of justice remains slow and inefficient and is hampered by the remaining shortcomings of criminal legislation, political interference, lack of accountability, issues of overlap and limited financial and human resources, including in the Special Prosecution Office;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Notes that, while some progress has been achieved in adopting legislation for the proper functioning of the judiciary, the administration of justice remains slow and inefficient and is hampered by the remaining shortcomings of criminal legislation, political interference, lack of accountability and limited financial and human resources, including in the Special Prosecution Office; encourages Kosovo to address these issues as a matter of priority; notes, however, the efforts being made by police and the government's prosecutors office, to tackle issues of organised crime, usury, money laundering, "Ponzi" schemes, illegal gambling and firearms possession; urges the competent authorities to conduct a proper investigation into the death in prison of Mr Astrit Dehari;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas (potential) candidate countries are judged on their own merits, upon the principle of "priority on fundamental principles", whereas accession negotiations are not an end in itself, and whereas the speed and quality of the necessary reforms determines the timetable for accession;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Notes that, while some progress has been achieved in adopting legislation for the proper functioning of the judiciary, the administration of justice remains slow and inefficient and is hampered by the remaining shortcomings of criminal legislation, political interference, lack of accountability and limited financial and human resources, including in the Special Prosecution Office; encourages Kosovo to address these issues as a matter of priority in order to ensure legal certainty regarding property rights of foreign investors; urges the competent authorities to conduct a proper investigation into the death in prison of Mr Astrit Dehari;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Notes that, while some progress has been achieved in adopting legislation for the proper functioning of the judiciary, the administration of justice remains slow and inefficient and is hampered by the remaining shortcomings of criminal legislation, political and economic expediency, political interference, lack of accountability and limited financial and human resources, including in the Special Prosecution Office; encourages Kosovo to address these issues as a matter of priority; urges the competent authorities to conduct a proper investigation into the death in prison of Mr Astrit Dehari and ensure that justice is served;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Notes that, while some progress has been achieved in adopting legislation for the proper functioning of the judiciary, the administration of justice remains slow and inefficient and is hampered by the remaining shortcomings of criminal legislation, political interference, lack of accountability and limited financial and human resources, including in the Special Prosecution Office; encourages Kosovo to address these issues as a matter of priority; urges the competent authorities to
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13.
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13.
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13.
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Welcomes the signing of the framework agreement for Kosovo’s participation in EU programmes and encourages the swift entry into force of the agreement, thereby warranting this concession;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Welcomes the signing of the framework agreement for Kosovo’s participation in EU programmes and encourages the swift entry into force of the agreement following the European Parliament's approval;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Welcomes the signing of the framework agreement for Kosovo’s participation in EU programmes and encourages the swiftest possible entry into force of the agreement;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas (potential) candidate countries are judged on their own merits, and whereas the speed and quality of the necessary reforms determines the timetable for accession; whereas the Commission has advocated temporarily suspending the enlargement process;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Welcomes the signing of the framework agreement for Kosovo’s participation in EU programmes and encourages the swift entry into force and proper implementation of the agreement;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13.
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Expresses serious concerns at the lack of progress with regard to the protection of freedom of expression and media freedom, and at the increased political interference and pressure and intimidation exerted on the media;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Expresses serious concerns at the lack of progress with regard to the protection of freedom of expression and media freedom, and at the increased political interference and pressure and intimidation exerted on the media; is deeply concerned of the increase of direct threats and attacks on journalists and the widespread self-censorship and corruption among journalists; urges the Kosovo authorities to fully recognise and protect freedom of expression in line with EU standards and to end impunity for attacks against journalists, as well as introduce legislative proposals to ensure the financial sustainability of the public broadcaster and implement measures to provide for transparent information on media ownership;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Expresses serious concerns at the lack of progress with regard to the protection of freedom of expression and media freedom, and at the increased political interference and pressure and intimidation
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Expresses serious concerns at the lack of progress with regard to the protection of freedom of expression and media freedom, and at the increased political interference and pressure and intimidation exerted on the media; notes that due to a generally non-sustainable media in Kosovo, a sustainable solution for the RTK broadcaster needs to be found, as it is currently being publicly funded; urges the Kosovo authorities to fully recognise and protect freedom of expression in line with EU standards and to end impunity for attacks against journalists;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Expresses serious concerns at the lack of progress with regard to the protection of freedom of expression and media freedom, and at the increased political interference and pressure and intimidation exerted on the media; urges the Kosovo authorities to fully recognise and protect freedom of expression in line with EU standards and to end impunity for attacks against journalists; urges authorities to find a solution for the sustainable funding of the public broadcaster and to adopt legislations and regulations on media ownership and transparency;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Expresses serious concerns at the lack of progress with regard to the protection of freedom of expression and media freedom, and at the increased political interference and pressure and intimidation exerted on the media; urges the Kosovo authorities to fully recognise and protect freedom of expression in line with EU standards and to end impunity for attacks against journalists, so as to justify the accession of Kosovo to the EU and accelerate the process;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Expresses serious concerns at the lack of progress with regard to the protection of freedom of expression and media freedom, and at the increased political interference and pressure and intimidation exerted on the media; urges the Kosovo authorities to fully recognise and protect freedom of expression in line with EU standards
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Expresses serious concerns at the lack of progress with regard to the protection of freedom of expression and media freedom, and at the increased political interference and pressure and intimidation exerted on the media; urges the
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14.
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14 a. Calls on the Government of Kosovo to ensure that cases of physical attacks against journalists and other forms of pressure are promptly investigated and to accelerate and strengthen the adjudication of cases by the judiciary, to continue to unequivocally condemn all attacks against journalists and media outlets, and to ensure transparency of media outlet ownership to combat increase risks of undue pressures on editors and journalists;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15.
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the agreement signed by
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the agreement signed by
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the agreement signed by Kosovo and Serbia on 30 November 2016 on the final steps for the implementation of the Justice Agreement, reached within the Dialogue of 9 February 2015, which will enable the judicial institutions of
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the agreement signed by Kosovo and Serbia on 30 November 2016 on the final steps for the implementation of the Justice Agreement, reached within the Dialogue of 9 February 2015, which will enable the judicial institutions
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Reiterates its concern about the very slow progress in the fight against corruption and organised crime and calls for renewed efforts and a clear political will to tackle these issues; regrets that corruption and organised crime go unpunished in certain areas of Kosovo, notably in the north; is concerned that the track record of investigations, prosecutions, final convictions remains low and confiscation and sequestration of criminal assets
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Reiterates its concern about the very slow progress in the fight against corruption and organised crime and calls for renewed efforts and a clear political will to tackle these issues; regrets that corruption and organised crime go unpunished in certain areas of Kosovo, notably in the north; is concerned that the track record of investigations, prosecutions, final convictions and confiscation and sequestration of criminal assets remains low; is concerned about the lack of an effective coordination between the institutions responsible for detecting, investigating and prosecuting corruption cases; calls for direct and effective cooperation between Kosovo and Serbia, as well as between all the countries in the region, in the fight against organised crime; stresses that Kosovo’s membership of Interpol and cooperation with Europol would facilitate these efforts;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Reiterates its concern about the very slow progress in the fight against corruption and organised crime and calls for renewed efforts and a clear political will to tackle these issues; regrets that corruption and organised crime go unpunished in certain areas of Kosovo, notably in the north; is concerned that the track record of investigations, prosecutions, final convictions and confiscation and sequestration of criminal assets remains low; encourages the Kosovo Anti-Corruption Agency to take a more proactive approach during the investigation stage of corruption cases; calls for direct and effective cooperation between Kosovo and Serbia, as well as between all the countries in the region, in the fight against organised crime; stresses that Kosovo
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the EU has repeatedly reiterated its willingness to assist in the economic and political development of Kosovo
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Reiterates its concern about the very slow progress in the fight against corruption and organised crime and calls for renewed efforts and a clear political will to tackle these issues; emphasizes that any future significant economic progress will be hardly achievable with this level of corruption; regrets that corruption and organised crime go unpunished in certain areas of Kosovo, notably in the north; is concerned that the track record of investigations, prosecutions, final convictions and confiscation and sequestration of criminal assets remains low; calls for direct and effective cooperation between Kosovo and Serbia, as well as between all the countries in the region, in the fight against organised crime; stresses that Kosovo’s membership of Interpol and cooperation with Europol would facilitate these efforts;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Reiterates its concern about the very slow progress in the fight against corruption and organised crime, upon which reminds that it is a primary criterion towards the requirements of the visa liberalisation regime and calls for renewed efforts and a clear political will to tackle these issues; regrets that corruption and organised crime go unpunished in certain areas of Kosovo, notably in the north; is concerned that the track record of investigations, prosecutions, final convictions and confiscation and sequestration of criminal assets remains low; calls for direct and effective cooperation between Kosovo and Serbia, as well as between all the countries in the region, in the fight against organised crime; stresses that Kosovo’s membership of Interpol and cooperation with Europol would facilitate these efforts;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Reiterates its concern about the very slow progress in the fight against corruption and organised crime and calls for renewed efforts and a clear political will to tackle these issues; regrets that corruption and organised crime go unpunished in certain areas of Kosovo, notably in the north; is concerned that the track record of investigations, prosecutions, final convictions and confiscation and sequestration of criminal assets remains low; is seriously concerned of the involvement of armed groups in cross-border criminal activities and calls for direct and effective cooperation between Kosovo and Serbia, as well as between all the countries in the region, in the fight against organised crime; stresses that Kosovo’s membership of Interpol and cooperation with Europol would facilitate these efforts;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Reiterates its concern about the very slow progress in the fight against corruption and organised crime and calls for renewed efforts and a clear political will to tackle these issues; regrets that corruption and organised crime go unpunished in certain areas of Kosovo, notably in the north; is concerned that the track record of investigations, prosecutions, final convictions and confiscation and sequestration of criminal assets remains low; calls for direct and effective cooperation between Kosovo and Serbia, as well as between all the countries in the region, in the fight against organised crime; stresses that Kosovo’s membership of Interpol and cooperation with Europol would facilitate these efforts; points out, however, that its national authorities must display the necessary will and determination;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Reiterates its concern about the very slow progress in the fight against corruption and organised crime and calls for renewed efforts and a clear political will to tackle these issues; regrets that corruption and organised crime continue to go unpunished in
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16.
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Reiterates its concern about the very slow progress in the fight against corruption and organised crime and calls for renewed efforts and a clear political will to tackle these issues; regrets that corruption and organised crime go unpunished in certain areas of Kosovo, notably in the north; is concerned that the track record of investigations, prosecutions, final convictions and confiscation and sequestration of criminal assets remains low; calls for
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16 a. Is concerned that Kosovo continues to be a storage and transit country for hard drugs; notes with concern the lack of secure storage for seized drugs prior to destruction; expresses serious concerns about the low rate of convictions in cases against human trafficking, despite Kosovo being a source, transit and destination for trafficked women and children; notes with concern the existence of armed groups and their involvement in organised criminal activities such as arms smuggling and the apparent impunity with which they are able to operate across borders;
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16 a. Calls for a necessary breakup of the Kosovar politicians with the corruption system, as it is directly opposed to EU values and should be an obstacle to any integration process;
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 b (new) 16 b. States that essential values of the EU are transparency and independence of the judiciary, being those contradictory with systemic corruption; therefore, calls for the Kosovar authorities to take decisive action in tackling corruption and in the promotion of such EU values;
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Heading 1 on the 2016 Commission Report on Kosovo *This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the EU has repeatedly reiterated its willingness to assist in the economic and political development of Kosovo
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Calls on Kosovo to further efforts to stop
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Calls on Kosovo to further efforts to stop gender-based violence and to ensure women’s full enjoyments of rights; calls on Kosovo institutions to allocate adequate funding to the implementation of the national strategy on domestic violence, which includes international mechanisms such as the Istanbul Convention;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Calls on Kosovo to further efforts to stop gender-based violence and to ensure women’s full enjoyments of rights; calls on Kosovo institutions to allocate adequate funding to the implementation of the national strategy on domestic violence, which includes international mechanisms such as the Istanbul Convention; welcomes the high-level political support for the rights of LGBTI persons; welcomes the holding of the second pride parade, but reiterates that fear remains widespread in the LGBTI community; expresses concerns about the challenging situation of Roma communities and calls for inclusive measures to be implemented;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Calls on Kosovo to further efforts to stop gender-based violence and to ensure women’s full enjoyments of rights; calls on Kosovo institutions to allocate adequate funding to the implementation of the national strategy on domestic violence, which includes international mechanisms such as the Istanbul Convention; welcomes also the high-level political support for the rights of
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Calls on Kosovo to further efforts to stop gender-based violence and to ensure women’s full enjoyments of rights; calls on Kosovo institutions to allocate adequate funding to the implementation of the national strategy on domestic violence, which includes international mechanisms such as the Istanbul Convention; welcomes the high-level political support for the rights of LGBTI persons; welcomes the holding of the second pride parade,
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Calls on Kosovo to further efforts to stop gender-based violence and to ensure women’s full enjoyments of rights; calls on Kosovo institutions to allocate adequate funding to the implementation of the national strategy on domestic violence, which includes international mechanisms such as the Istanbul Convention; welcomes the high-level political support for the rights of LGBTI persons;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17 a. While commending the establishment of the Inter-Ministerial Coordination Group for Human Rights in May 2016, highlights that strong political will is needed in order for the Group to deliver its mandate; at the same time expresses concern that legislation regarding minorities are not being properly implemented, and not enough resources are dedicated to ensure protection of minorities;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17 a. Calls on Kosovo to ensure the protection of persons belonging to national or ethnic minorities, including through additional efforts to ensure a safe environment and safeguarding of their property rights;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 b (new) 17 b. Reiterates the fact that the draft law on freedom of religion needs to be adopted and should include the Venice Commission's recommendations on the matter; expresses concern at the local resistance to the implementation of the ruling on the return of its property to the Kosovo Serbian Orthodox church, and calls on actors to implement the ruling; condemns the fact that explosive materials were placed at the mosque in Drenas/Glogovac, and reiterates the fact that all citizens of Kosovo need to respect the rights of religious groups;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the EU has repeatedly reiterated its willingness to assist in the economic and political development of Kosovo through a clear European perspective, in line with the European perspective of the region and Kosovo has shown an aspiration in its path towards European integration;
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to address gender mainstreaming as a priority and to ensure that governing bodies and authorities lead by example; is concerned about the structural challenges hampering the implementation of the law on gender equality, and remains concerned about the under-representation of women in
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to address gender mainstreaming
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to address gender mainstreaming as a priority and to ensure that governing bodies and authorities lead by example; is concerned about the structural challenges hampering the implementation of the law on gender equality, and remains concerned about the under-representation of women in decision-making positions; is concerned that no progress has been made on combating domestic and gender-based violence; reminds of the link between sexual violence during war and conflict and, if not properly addressed, the normalization and hence high presence of gender-based violence in post conflict countries; urges the authorities to encourage publicly and put in place protection mechanisms and shelter measures for women who break the silence and denounce domestic violence, and welcomes in this respect the NGO ‘Be a Man’ founded by men in Pristina;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to address gender mainstreaming as a priority and to ensure that governing bodies and authorities lead by example; is concerned about the structural challenges hampering the implementation of th
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to address
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to address gender mainstreaming as a priority and to ensure that governing bodies and authorities lead by example; is concerned about the structural challenges hampering the implementation of the law on gender equality, and remains concerned about the under-representation of women in decision-making positions;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to address
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Calls on
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Calls on
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the EU has repeatedly reiterated its willingness to assist in the economic and political development of Kosovo through a clear European perspective, in line with the European perspective of the region, in the form of a privileged partnership;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18 a. Is concerned that the strategies and legislation on the protection of the rights of persons belonging to ethnic minorities, including Roma, Gorani, Askhali and Egyptian communities, are not sufficiently implemented throughout Kosovo; calls on the competent authorities to undertake all necessary legislative and practical measures to limit the discrimination and to affirm the rights of the various ethnic communities;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18 a. Notes that further efforts are needed to protect the rights of all minorities in Kosovo, including Roma, Askhali and Egyptian communities, through the full implementation of the relevant legislation; recommends that the rights of the Gorani in the Zhupa and Gora regions be enshrined in law and ensured in practice;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18 a. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to address minorities issues as a priority; underlines that all minorities have the right to their cultural and linguistic rights;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 b (new) 18 b. As the former Strategy and Action plan for the Integration of the Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian Communities for Kosovo ended in 2015, calls on Kosovo to swiftly adopt a new one with special attention to anti-Gypsyism and recognition of the Roma Holocaust and Memorial day, together with an implementation action plan and the necessary budgetary means; calls on Kosovo to implement the joint conclusions made at the Roma Integration Seminar in Kosovo in November 2015;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 c (new) 18 c. Reminds especially of the vulnerable situation of the Roma; to ensure that the integration of the returning refugees, many of them Roma, are fully integrated and that they enjoy equal access to their rights as citizens;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 d (new) 18 d. Calls on Kosovo authorities to take immediate action on the severe issue of statelessness in Kosovo and specifically to reinstate the citizen ship of the stateless in the country, many of whom are Roma;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19.
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19.
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the increased efforts to counter violent extremism and radicalisation and recognises the important work carried out by Kosovo in this area; including adoption of comprehensive legal framework; is of opinion that authorities should set up mechanisms to link central institutions with local actors to enable the early detection of radicalisation; calls for further identification, prevention and disruption of flow of foreign fighters and untraceable money intended for further radicalization; notes that many foreign fighters have returned to Kosovo and calls on the authorities to establish effective policies for prevention, de-radicalisation and reintegration; as criminalisation of the returned foreign fighters is not the sole solution; calls on the authorities to defend country's secular Constitution;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the increased efforts to counter violent extremism and radicalisation and recognises the important work carried out by Kosovo in this area; notes that many foreign fighters have returned to Kosovo and calls on the authorities to establish effective policies for prevention, de-radicalisation and reintegration; believes that improving the cooperation among intelligence services with EU Member States and other Western Balkan countries could also help to counter the threat of extremism and radicalization; calls for providing specialised training on investigation techniques for prosecutors and police to ensure that law enforcement agencies are well-equipped to investigate complex terrorism cases;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the EU has repeatedly re
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the increased efforts to counter violent extremism and radicalisation and recognises the important work carried out by Kosovo in this area; notes that many foreign fighters have returned to Kosovo and calls on the authorities to establish effective policies for prevention, de-radicalisation and reintegration; underlines the need of effective community programs to address the grievances that fuel violet extremism and radicalization, and build relationships that promote tolerance and dialogue;
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the increased efforts to counter
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the increased efforts to counter violent extremism and radicalisation and recognises the important work carried out by Kosovo in this area; notes that many foreign fighters have returned to Kosovo and calls on the authorities to e
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the increased efforts to counter, prevent and combat violent extremism and radicalisation and recognises the important work carried out by Kosovo in this
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the increased efforts to counter
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Welcomes the improvement of the economic situation and the increase in tax revenues which are making more resources available for the government to carry out its policies; expresses, however, its concerns about the sustainability of Kosovo’s budget with regard, in particular, to the amount of the benefits allocated to war veterans, and calls, in this connection, for the reform of the relevant law as agreed with the International Monetary Fund; calls on the need to urgently increase the level of employment, and increase local industry - while at the same time focusing on the competitiveness of locally manufactured products to be able to reach the standards for EU export - and to decrease the dependence on remittances which have increased recently; expresses concern of the ad-hoc financing decisions taken, which hampers stability necessary for businesses; reiterates the need to facilitate the registration of new businesses which are currently plagued by unaccountable administration, underdeveloped infrastructure, weak rule of law and corruption; highlights the need to focus on improving the quality of education and matching educational competences with job needs, which is essential in tackling the very high rate for youth unemployment; urges Kosovo to follow-up on the recommendations from the EU's 'Small Business Act' assessment and the introduction of regulatory impact assessments to reduce the administrative burden on SMEs;
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Welcomes the improvement of the economic situation and the increase in tax revenues which are making more resources available for the government to carry out its policies; expresses, however, its concerns about the sustainability of Kosovo’s budget with regard, in particular, to the amount of the benefits allocated to war veterans, and calls, in this connection, for the reform of the relevant law as agreed with the International Monetary Fund; reminds that socioeconomic structural reforms are crucial in order to support long-term growth; in this context call for a more political focus and stronger cooperation between ruling parties for making concrete progress on much- needed reforms;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Welcomes the improvement of the economic situation and the increase in tax revenues which are making more resources available for the government to carry out its policies; expresses, however, its concerns about the sustainability of Kosovo’s budget with regard, in particular, to the amount of the benefits allocated to war veterans, and calls, in this connection, for the reform of the relevant law as agreed with the International Monetary Fund; is concerned that migrant remittances constitute an important driver of domestic demand; expresses concern about discrimination of women on labour market, especially in hiring process;
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Welcomes the improvement of the economic situation and the increase in tax revenues which are making more resources available for the government to carry out its policies; observes, however, that Kosovo is only just embarking on the process of developing a market economy, and is still too dependent on outside assistance; expresses, however, its concerns about the sustainability of Kosovo’s budget with regard, in particular, to the amount of the benefits allocated to war veterans, and calls, in this connection, for the reform of the relevant law as agreed with the International Monetary Fund;
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Welcomes the improvement of the economic situation and the increase in tax revenues which are making more resources available for the government to carry out its policies; expresses, however, its concerns about the economic corruption among politicians and members of the public administration as well as about the sustainability of Kosovo’s budget with regard, in particular, to the amount of the benefits allocated to war veterans, and calls, in this connection, for the reform of the relevant law as agreed with the International Monetary Fund;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the EU has placed the rule of law, fundamental rights, strengthening democratic institutions, including public administration reform, as well as economic development and competitiveness at the core of its enlargement policy;
Amendment 240 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Welcomes the improvement of the economic situation and the increase
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20 a. Notes with concern high youth unemployment (57.7 %); calls for set up of an action plan for tackling youth unemployment focussing on improving education outcomes, including through improved teacher training and supporting school-to-work transitions; welcomes the conclusion of 2016 Paris summit and the establishing of first Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO); calls on government to fully support its activities and projects aimed at providing the European perspective for youth on WB;
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20 a. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to further efforts to tackle unemployment, especially among young people, based on an assessment of the challenges and focusing on improving education outcomes including through improved teacher training and supporting school- to-work transitions;
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Encourages Kosovo to adopt active policies to improve the labour market and vocational training programmes, providing incentives for employment and economic revival;
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20 b. Underlines the need to improve the labour market conditions and to strengthen enforcement mechanisms, notably labour inspectorates and courts, in order to make sure that policies and legislation are implemented and that challenges related to informality and discrimination during recruitment and in the workplace are addressed. It is also critically important to strengthen the dialogue, through the Social Economic Council of Kosovo, between public institutions and social partners, especially employer and worker organisations;
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20 b. Regrets that there is no progress on improving the quality of education; is concerned that 75 % of overall spending on education was for salaries, only 0.2 % of education spending was earmarked for training of teachers and total spending on research and innovation amounted to just 0.05 %;
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Calls on Kosovo to fully implement the recommendations of the 2016-2018 Economic Reform Progamme and the European Reform Programme launched on 11 November 2016;
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Regrets the slow pace of Kosovo’s efforts to build an adequate and efficient administrative capacity, which is preventing the country from fully implementing the laws adopted and using EU funds effectively; regrets the political interference and politicisation of staff in public administration at all levels, as well as the appointments to various independent institutions and agencies based on political affiliation and not sufficiently on professional criteria; calls for further efforts to ensure a merit-based recruitment necessary to ensure effective, efficient and professionally independent public administration; calls for investigating the recent allegation of political interference in recruitment to and decision-making processes in public bodies;
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Regrets the slow pace of Kosovo’s efforts to build an adequate and efficient administrative capacity, which is preventing the country from fully implementing the laws adopted and using EU funds effectively; regrets the political interference and politicisation of staff in public administration at all levels, which are hampering attempts to achieve a European outlook in that country;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Regrets the slow pace of Kosovo’s efforts to build an adequate and efficient administrative capacity, especially with respect to the means of managing public finances, which is preventing the country from fully implementing the laws adopted and using EU funds effectively; regrets the political interference and politicisation of staff in public administration at all levels;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the EU has placed the rule of law, including safety and the reform of public administration, at the core of its enlargement policy;
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Regrets the slow pace of Kosovo’s efforts to build an adequate and efficient administrative capacity, which is preventing the country from fully implementing the laws adopted and using EU funds effectively; regrets th
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Regrets the slow pace of Kosovo
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Regrets the slow pace of Kosovo’s efforts to build an adequate and efficient administrative capacity, which is preventing it
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Regrets the slow pace of Kosovo’s efforts to build an adequate and efficient administrative capacity, which is preventing it
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21 a. Notes that tendering specifications for application for all forms of contracts under IPA fund are so demanding that Kosovar or regional companies often cannot even apply for them and to that end calls for special attention to be given to guide and instruct interested stakeholders; urges authorities to direct the remaining assistance, which has not yet been programmed, towards projects with more direct impact on economy of Kosovo;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21 a. Expresses concern with the percentage of youth unemployed in Kosovo; people under the age of 35 represent 70% of the nation's population, whereas only around 50% of them are employed; points out that young people are more likely to join organised crime groups in absence of employment or a steady income; urges Kosovo's government to invest more in education and programs for young people
Amendment 256 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Welcomes the extension of the mandate of EULEX Kosovo and urges Kosovo to continue to cooperate actively to the full and unhindered execution by EULEX of its mandate; calls for continued EU efforts in further strengthening independent justice, police and customs systems beyond 2018 with a view to Kosovo’s full ownership of these functions; calls for an efficient and smooth transition of judicial cases dealt with by EULEX prosecutors to
Amendment 257 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Welcomes the extension of the mandate of EULEX Kosovo and calls for continued EU efforts in further strengthening independent justice, police and customs systems beyond 2018 with a view to Kosovo
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Welcomes the extension of the mandate of EULEX Kosovo and calls for continued EU efforts in further strengthening independent justice, police and customs systems beyond 2018 with a view to Kosovo’s full ownership of these functions; calls for an efficient and smooth transition of judicial cases dealt with by EULEX prosecutors to
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22 a. Stresses that the mandate of EULEX is undermined and questioned with acts such as the arrest of the ex- Kosovo prime minister Haradinaj due to the international arrest warrant issued by Serbia, based on the Law on Organization and Competences of State Authorities in War Crimes Proceedings of the Republic of Serbia; emphasizes that with the application of the mentioned Law Serbia applied an arbitrary construction, unknown in theory and practice of comparative international criminal law , of a hybrid principle of territorial application of criminal legislation, which by its tenor and its essence does not correspond to the principle of universal jurisdiction, nor to any other known principle of territorial validity of criminal legislation; in this regards, calls on the Commission and Member States to invest additional efforts in addressing this issue in the process of EU-Serbia negotiations, particularly within the scope of Chapter 23;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the EU has placed the rule of law at the core of its enlargement policy and Stabilisation and Association Process;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Notes the termination of the criminal investigation into allegations of corruption in the EULEX mission; expresses its satisfaction that the EU officials involved were cleared of any wrongdoing
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23 a. Notes that Kosovo so far has not become a major transit route for refugees and migrants travelling along the 'Western Balkan route'; urges Kosovarian authorities to ensure that those passing through are treated in accordance with European and international law, including the EU Charter for Fundamental Rights and the 1951 Refugee Convention; reiterates that funding, amongst others under the IPAII heading, should be available and ready to be mobilised and implemented swiftly and effectively in times of crisis and need;
Amendment 262 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24.
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24.
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24.
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Calls on the authorities to implement all UN conventions in cultural heritage at all levels, especially with respect to protecting and preserving Christian monuments and churches, regardless of the status of Kosovo vis-à-vis UNESCO; welcomes, in this connection, the EU-funded programme aimed at protecting and reconstructing small cultural heritage sites;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Calls on the authorities to implement all UN conventions in cultural heritage at all levels regardless of the status of Kosovo vis-à-vis UNESCO, adopting an appropriate strategy and appropriate national legislation; welcomes, in this connection, the EU-funded programme aimed at protecting and reconstructing small cultural heritage sites;
Amendment 267 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Calls on the authorities to implement all UN conventions in cultural and religious heritage at all levels regardless of the status of Kosovo vis-à-vis UNESCO; welcomes, in this connection, the EU-funded programme aimed at protecting and reconstructing small cultural and religious heritage sites;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Calls on the authorities to implement all UN conventions in cultural and religious heritage at all levels regardless of the status of Kosovo vis-à-vis UNESCO; welcomes, in this connection, the EU-funded programme aimed at protecting and reconstructing small cultural and religious heritage sites;
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas the EU has placed the rule of law at the core of its
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25.
Amendment 271 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25.
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25.
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25.
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25.
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Warmly welcomes the Council of Europe’s decision to grant Kosovo observer status in its Parliamentary Assembly as of January 2017 in respect of Kosovo-related sessions; supports with skepticism Kosovo’s efforts to integrate into the international community; calls, in this connection, for the participation of Kosovo in all the relevant regional and international organisations
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Warmly welcomes the Council of Europe’s decision to grant Kosovo observer status in its Parliamentary Assembly as of January 2017 in respect of Kosovo-related sessions; supports Kosovo’s efforts to integrate into the international community; calls, in this connection, for the participation of Kosovo in all the relevant regional and international organisations and urges Serbia to stop interfering in this process; to this end, calls on the Kosovo Government to refrain from any action that is tantamount to provocation or could be construed as such by Serbia;
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Warmly welcomes the Council of Europe’s decision to grant Kosovo observer status in its Parliamentary Assembly as of January 2017 in respect of Kosovo-related sessions; supports Kosovo’s efforts to integrate into the international community; calls, in this connection, for the participation of Kosovo in all the relevant regional and international organisations and urges Serbia to stop interfering in this process; regrets the recent tensions between Serbia and Kosovo and calls upon both sides to refrain from provocative steps and negative rhetoric;
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. W
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Warmly welcomes the Council of Europe’s decision to grant Kosovo observer status in its Parliamentary Assembly as of January 2017 in respect of Kosovo-related sessions;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) D a. whereas in January 2017 ex- Kosovo prime minister Ramush Haradinaj was arrested in France based on the international arrest warrant issued by Serbia for alleged war crimes on the territory of Kosovo, based on the Law on Organization and Competences of State Authorities in War Crimes Proceedings that allows Serbia to assume the role of a „little Hague";
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Warmly welcomes the Council of Europe’s decision to grant Kosovo observer status in its Parliamentary Assembly as of January 2017 in respect of Kosovo-related sessions; supports Kosovo’s efforts to integrate into the international community; calls, in this connection, for the
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) 25 a. Strongly condemns the act of sending a Serbian nationalist train from Belgrade to Northern Kosovo; interprets this as an act of provocation and a step back in Serbia-Kosovo relations;
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Urges the Kosovo authorities to adopt a credible long-term energy strategy based on energy efficiency, the diversification of energy sources and the development of renewables; expressed concern that almost no progress was made in making the energy sector more sustainable, in terms of both security of supply and environmental situation; Calls on the authorities to sign the Western Balkans 6 Memorandum of understanding on regional electricity market development and on establishing a framework for future collaboration with other countries; underlines that it is necessary to urgently take steps to increase the share of renewables in the country's energy mix as well as to adopt legislative framework on energy efficiency in order to mitigate further disruption of security of supply; calls on the government to respect the agreement to close down Kosovo A power plant and make use of the EUR 60 million allocated for this purpose by the EU within the framework of IPA funds; calls for a hydropower strategy for the Western Balkans as a whole; in this regard calls on government to make progress on building the Zhur hydropower plant, which is instrumental in reaching the 2020 mandatory climate targets;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Urges the Kosovo authorities to adopt a credible long-term energy strategy based on energy efficiency, the diversification of energy sources and the development of renewables;
Amendment 285 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Urges the Kosovo authorities to adopt a credible long-term energy strategy based on energy efficiency, the diversification of energy sources and the development of renewables; stresses that in 2017 Kosovo will hold the presidency of the Energy Community Treaty and reminds the authorities of Kosovo's legal obligations stemming from this treaty of reaching 25% of electricity from renewables by 2020; calls on the government to respect the agreement to close down Kosovo A power plant
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Urges
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26 a. Welcomes the launch of new railway connectivity project on the Orient/East-Med Corridor with the new railway track and stations in Kosovo that constitutes Kosovo's sole connection to the wider region; calls on government to fully support the implementation of the project;
Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26 a. Takes note of the demographical structure of Kosovo and urges the Commission, with International Organisations, to focus on education in Kosovo to fight poverty and unemployment; calls for further efforts to increase joint education of all components of Kosovo's society;
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26 a. Welcomes the efforts of the European Commission aimed at unblocking the power interconnection grid between Albania and Kosovo that has been blocked for months by Serbia and calls for constructive cooperation between Serbia's and Kosovo's electricity authorities;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) D a. whereas according to Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index 2015, Kosovo is ranked 103/168, proving that it is a place in Europe where corruption is still rampant;
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 b (new) 26 b. Expresses its concern at the alarming level of air pollution in Kosovo with regard, in particular, to Pristina urban area and calls on the state and local authorities to urgently take adequate measures to cope with this emergency;
Amendment 291 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 b (new) 26 b. Calls on the Commission to increase the focus on assistance towards SME's in order to support a viable economy in the country;
Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 c (new) 26 c. Calls on the European Commission to continue the work on migration related issues with all the countries of the Western Balkans, in order to make sure that European and international norms and standards are followed; welcomes the work done so far and underlines that adequate IPA funding should be set aside to this end;
Amendment 293 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the European External Action Service and the Government and
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Heading 1 on the 2016 Commission Report on
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) D a. whereas 51 percent of the Kosovars distrust their domestic courts and an increase is noted of cases where citizens take justice in own hands;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D b (new) D b. whereas a Serbian train with inscription „Kosovo is Serbian" took of on January 14th from Belgrade to Northern Kosovo and was eventually stopped close to border with Kosovo;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D b (new) D b. whereas more than 90 % of the Kosovars fears unemployment and more than 30 % receives between 0 and 120 € per month;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the entry into force of the EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Agreement
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the reforms in Kosovo which led to the entry into force of the EU- Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) on 1 April 2016
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the entry into force of the EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) on 1 April 2016 as the first contractual relationship and an essential step for the integration of Kosovo into the EU; welcomes the launch of the European Reform Agenda on 11 November 2016 and the adoption of the national strategy for the implementation of the SAA as a platform to facilitate implementation of the SAA and calls on Kosovo to continue to show clear political will and determination to implement the agreed roadmap
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Heading 1 on the 2016 Commission Report on Kosovo* _________________ *This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the entry into force of the EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) on 1 April 2016 as the first contractual relationship and an essential step for the integration of Kosovo into the EU; welcomes the launch of the European Reform Agenda on 11 November 2016 as a platform to facilitate implementation of the SAA and calls on Kosovo to show clear political will and determination to implement the agreed roadmap including the setting up of the coordination mechanism for the SAA, and to seize the positive momentum created by the SAA; calls on the government of Kosovo to focus on the implementation of the comprehensive reforms necessary to meet its obligations under the SSA;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the entry into force of the EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) on 1 April 2016 as the first contractual relationship and an essential step for the integration of Kosovo into the EU - which would also further Kosovo's trade and investment integration; welcomes the launch of the European Reform Agenda on 11 November 2016 as a platform to facilitate implementation of the SAA and calls on Kosovo to show clear political will and determination to implement the agreed roadmap including the setting up of the coordination mechanism for the SAA, and to seize the positive momentum created by the SAA;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the entry into force of the EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) on 1 April 2016 as the first contractual relationship and an essential step for continuation of the proceedings for the integration of Kosovo into the EU; welcomes the launch of the European Reform Agenda on 11 November 2016 as a platform to facilitate implementation of the SAA and calls on Kosovo to show clear political will and determination to implement the agreed roadmap including the setting up of the coordination mechanism for the SAA, and to seize the positive momentum created by the SAA;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the entry into force of the EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) on 1 April 2016 as the first contractual relationship
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Expresses concern at the persistent extreme polarisation of the political landscape in Kosovo; calls on
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Expresses concern at the persistent extreme polarisation of the political landscape; calls on all the parties to create the conditions for a fruitful, solution and result-oriented dialogue with a view to defusing tension
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Expresses concern at the persistent extreme polarisation of the political landscape; calls on all the parties to create the conditions for a fruitful, solution and result-oriented dialogue with a view to defusing tension
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Expresses concern at the persistent extreme polarisation of the political landscape; calls on all the parties to create the conditions for a fruitful, solution and result-oriented dialogue with a view to defusing tension and reaching a sustainable compromise
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 — having regard to the Presidency conclusions of the Thessaloniki European Council meeting of 19 and 20 June 2003
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Expresses concern at the persistent extreme polarisation of the political landscape; calls on all the parties to create the conditions for a fruitful, solution and result-oriented dialogue with a view to defusing tension and calls on the opposition especially for cooperation and reaching a sustainable compromise aimed at facilitating the progress of the country on its European path;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Expresses concern at the persistent extreme polarisation of the political landscape; calls on all the parties to show responsibility and ownership and to create the conditions for a fruitful, solution and result-oriented dialogue with a view to defusing tension and reaching a sustainable compromise aimed at facilitating the progress of the country on its European path;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Expresses concern at the persistent extreme polarisation of the political landscape; calls on all the parties to create the conditions for a fruitful, solution and result-oriented dialogue with a view to defusing tension and reaching a sustainable compromise aimed at facilitating the progress of the country
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Expresses concern at the persistent extreme polarisation of the political landscape; calls on all the parties to create the conditions for a fruitful, solution and result-oriented dialogue with a view to defusing tension and reaching a sustainable compromise aimed at facilitating
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Notes how free, fair and transparent municipal elections in 2017 are crucial for democratic future of Kosovo as well as future of its EU integration process; urges authorities to adopt electoral reform guided by advices from the Venice Commission; is concerned that independent audits of political party financing and party electoral campaigns have not been conducted for the last three years;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Notes that a non-authorized train, covered with Serbian political and religious symbols, scheduled to travel from Belgrade to North Mitrovica on 14 January 2017, and launched by the director of Serbia's 'Office for Kosovo and Metohija,' has been stopped by Kosovo authorities; condemns these Serbian provocations;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges the
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges the leaders of the Kosovo- Serbian community to take full ownership of their place and role in the institutions of the country, having first resolved fundamental issues in connection with Serbia, acting independently from Belgrade and constructively for the benefit of all the people of Kosovo; condemns the anti-democratic targeting of the Kosovo- Serbian Community and other actions directed against it, demanding full respect for human rights and freedoms;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 1 — having regard to the Presidency conclusions of the Thessaloniki European Council meeting of 19 and 20 June 2003
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges the leaders of the Kosovo- Serbian community to take full ownership of their place and role in the institutions of the country, acting independently from Belgrade and constructively for the benefit of all the people of Kosovo; welcomes in this regard the integration of Kosovo Serb judicial personnel, police and civil protection into the Kosovo system;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges the leaders of the Kosovo- Serbian community to take full ownership of their place and role in the institutions of the country, acting independently from Belgrade and constructively for the benefit of all the people of Kosovo; calls on Kosovo authorities to continue to build mutual trust between communities while promoting their economic integration;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges the leaders of the Kosovo- Serbian community to take full ownership of their place and role in the institutions of the country, acting independently from Belgrade and constructively for the benefit of all the people of Kosovo, while urging Kosovo to continue to support the access of Kosovo Serbs to Kosovo institutions;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges the leaders of the Kosovo- Serbian community to take full ownership of their place and role in the institutions of the country, acting
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges the leaders of the Kosovo- Serbian community to take full ownership of their place and role in the institutions of
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges the leaders of the Kosovo- Serbian community to take full ownership of their place and role in
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges the leaders of the Kosovo- Serbian community to take full ownership of their place and role in
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Urges the leaders of the Kosovo- Serbian community to take full ownership of their place and role in the institutions
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Condemns in the strongest terms the violent disruption of activities which occurred in the first half of the year and welcomes the return of the opposition to participate in Assembly proceedings on most issues; stresses the importance of the active and constructive participation of the opposition in the decision-making processes within the democratic institutions; underlines the importance of orderly arrangements of decision-making processes, time adequate and open parliamentary debates by ruling coalition who should avoid fast-track procedures of adoption of sensitive laws; calls for upgrading of the capacity of the EU Integration Committee given its important role in advancing EU-related reforms;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Condemns in the strongest terms the violent disruption of activities which occurred in the first half of the year and welcomes the return of the opposition to participate in Assembly proceedings on most issues; expresses concern over the frequent breaches of the parliamentary rules of procedure and the use of fast- track procedure on important legislative proposals; considers the political dialogue and the unhindered parliamentary business as an essential prerequisite for moving forward the integration process to the EU and the implementation of all aspects of Kosovo's reform agenda;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 12 — having regard to the Presidency conclusions of 13 December 2016 on the enlargement and stabilisation and association process
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Condemns in the strongest terms the violent disruption of activities which occurred in the first half of the year and welcomes the return of the opposition to participate in Assembly proceedings on most issues, as well as the constructive involvement of all members of the joint parliamentary delegation of the EP and the Kosovo Assembly;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Condemns in the strongest terms the violent disruption of activities which occurred in the first half of the year and welcomes the return of the opposition to participate in Assembly proceedings on most issues; calls for respect of the rule of law and expects all political forces to act constructively and in a democratic spirit;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Condemns in the strongest terms the violent disruption of activities in Kosovo's Parliament which occurred in the first half of
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Condemns in the strongest terms the violent disruption of activities by the opposition which occurred in the first half of the year and welcomes the return of the opposition to participate in Assembly proceedings on most issues;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes with concern that the post of Minister of European Integration still remains vacant and that this undermines the coherence and effectiveness of SAA implementation policies;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes with concern that the post of Minister of European Integration still remains vacant and that this undermines the coherence and effectiveness of SAA implementation policies;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes with concern that the post of Minister of European Integration still remains vacant and that this
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes with concern that the post of Minister of European Integration still remains vacant and that this undermines the coherence and effectiveness of SAA implementation policies; underlines that the
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 12 — having regard to the Presidency conclusions of 13 December 2016 on
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes with concern that the post of Minister of European Integration still remains vacant and that this undermines the coherence and effectiveness of SAA implementation policies; underlines that the
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes with concern that the post of Minister of European Integration still remains vacant and that this undermines the coherence and effectiveness of SAA implementation policies; underlines that
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Encourages the
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 — having regard to UN Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999), to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion of 22 July 2010 on the
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Encourages the remaining five Member States to proceed with the recognition of Kosovo; stresses that this recognition would
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
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Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7.
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