Awaiting committee decision
2018/2144(INI) 2018 Commission report on Montenegro
Next event: Indicative plenary sitting date, 1st reading/single reading 2018/11/28
Lead committee dossier: AFET/8/13815
Legal Basis RoP 81-p4
Next event: Indicative plenary sitting date, 1st reading/single reading 2018/11/28
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Lead | AFET | TANNOCK Charles (ECR) | KOVATCHEV Andrey (EPP), ANDROULAKIS Nikos (S&D), RADOŠ Jozo (ALDE), HADJIGEORGIOU Takis (GUE/NGL), ŠOLTES Igor (Verts/ALE), CASTALDO Fabio Massimo (EFD) |
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2018/11/28
Indicative plenary sitting date, 1st reading/single reading
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2018/07/05
Committee referral announced in Parliament, 1st reading/single reading
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2018/04/19
Non-legislative basic document published
- SWD(2018)0150
- DG {'url': 'http://ec.europa.eu/info/departments/european-neighbourhood-policy-and-enlargement-negotiations_en', 'title': 'Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations'}, HAHN Johannes
Documents
- Non-legislative basic document published: SWD(2018)0150
| Amendments | Dossier |
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2018/2144(INI)
2018/09/03
AFET
141 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Underlines that the implementation and application of reforms remain a key indicator of successful integration; calls on Montenegro to improve the planning, coordination and monitoring of the implementation of new legislation and policies and calls on the timely implementation of interim benchmarks for chapters 23 and 24;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Welcomes
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Welcomes regulatory changes in the field of education
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Welcomes regulatory changes in the field of education
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Welcomes regulatory changes in the field of education; urges the authorities to address the high long-term unemployment rate among youth and women; calls on the relevant actors to include persons belonging to minority groups in the design and implementation of education and employment policies and to avoid exclusion of women and youth belonging to minority groups, such as the Roma, especially marginalized or hard to reach groups as beneficiaries of education and employment measures;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Welcomes regulatory changes in the field of education; notes with concern the persistent low participation in the labour market and the high unemployment rates; calls for active labour market measures to increase employment; urges the authorities to address the high long-term unemployment rate among youth and women;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Welcomes regulatory changes in the field of education; public spending on education remains low under the EU average; necessary measures should be introduced especially regarding early childcare and pre schooling; urges the authorities to address the high long-term unemployment rate among youth and women;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 26. Welcomes regulatory changes in the field of education; urges the authorities to address the high long-term unemployment rate among youth and women, including through gender impact assessments prior to all regulatory changes;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26 a. Notes that social partners should be effectively and systematically consulted on issues concerning employment and social affairs; underlines the need to further strengthen the capacities of the Social Council; welcomes the adoption of rulebooks in the area of health and safety at work but remains concerned about the high percentage of fatal accidents at work and the low number of work inspectors;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Welcomes Montenegro’s strengthened participation in the Erasmus+ programme and expresses its support for the Commission’s proposal to double the Erasmus+ budget; encourages stronger coordination on horizontal issues affecting youth employment, inclusion, active citizenship, volunteering and education;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Welcomes regulatory changes in the field of education; welcomes Montenegro’s strengthened participation in the Erasmus+ programme and expresses its support for the Commission’s proposal to double the Erasmus+ budget;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2 a. Welcomes the Commission’s assessment stated in its February communication “A credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced EU engagement with the Western Balkans” that with strong political will, with delivery of real and sustained reforms and definitive solutions to disputes with neighbours, Montenegro could potentially be ready for the membership by 2025;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27 a. Recalled with satisfaction that according to Article 1 of its constitution Montenegro is an ecological state; welcomes the possible opening of chapter 27 in the negotiations with Montenegro this year; calls on the authorities to better protect the most valuable areas in particular as regards biodiversity and to review in particular hotels and hydropower plants construction projects;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27 a. Expresses its concern about Montenegro's plans to exploit hydrocarbons in the Adriatic Sea because of the environmental impact of drilling at sea and the effects on water quality and marine life; calls on Montenegro to focus on renewable energy and sustainable energy policies; reiterates its worries about the environmental impact of the Tivat-Pescara submarine power line;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 a (new) 27 a. Notes that a robust, non- discriminatory, and stable property rights' regime is a prerequisite to citizens' and outside investors' trust and business confidence; urges authorities to complete the property restitution process;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28.
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Notes that the development of additional hydropower and tourism capacities must meet EU environmental standards; urges the further exploitation of potential renewables and energy-efficiency measures and the improvement of water and waste management; welcomes the achieved alignment between Montenegro´s 2016 law on cross-border exchange of electricity and natural gas and the Third Energy Package; commends on the improved legislative alignment Montenegro has reached on energy efficiency and renewable energy;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Notes that the development of additional hydropower and tourism capacities must meet EU environmental standards; urges the further exploitation of potential renewables and energy-efficiency measures and the improvement of water and waste management; urges the Montenegrin authorities to fully align national legislation with the Renewable Energy Directive and Energy Performance of Buildings Directive;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 a (new) 28 a. Urges the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and European Investment Bank (EIB) to review its support for hydropower plant projects, and to stop projects in protected areas, and projects which lack sound ex ante environmental impact assessments;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 b (new) 28 b. Expresses concern regarding the special-purpose spatial plan for the Skadar Lake National Park; stresses the need to abandon the large scale hydropower projects on the Morača river, as these have significant adverse effects on Lake Skadar and the Tara river, both of which are protected are as under national and international legislation;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 b (new) 2 b. Calls on the Commission and the Council to ensure an adequate provision in the next Multi-annual Financial Framework to cater for this possible accession of Montenegro to the European Union as outlined in the Western Balkans Strategy of February 2018;
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29.
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29.
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29.
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29 a. Highlights Montenegro's proactive participation and constructive role in regional and international cooperation trough the "Berlin process" and the Western Balkans six initiative, welcomes the outcome of the Sofia Summit 2018 and the adoption of IPA 2018 package that includes funding of two important infrastructure projects “Budva bypass” on the Adriatic Ionian Corridor and “Vrbnica- Bar railway section” on Orient/East-Med Corridor; emphasizes the importance of those traffic routes that are the direct link between Balkan countries and the EU markets;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29 a. Commends the intention of Montenegro to establish the EU Emissions Trading System in the next three years and the adoption of secondary legislation on fuel economy and emissions from new cars; Notes the importance of incorporating in the national legislation aspects of the EU Emissions Trade System (ETS), the Effort Sharing Regulation and the Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM);
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 a (new) 29 a. Welcomes continued efforts to enhance regional cooperation, especially in area of environment protection as outlined in Adriatic Trilateral initiative;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Welcomes Montenegro’s continued efforts for constructive regional cooperation and good bilateral neighbourly relations, including through participation in regional initiatives; reiterates its support for the initiative to establish the Regional commission for the establishment of facts about war crimes and other serious violations of human rights committed in the former Yugoslavia (RECOM); underlines the importance of this process and the active engagement of all regional political leaders; welcomes Prime Minister Markovic’s public support to RECOM;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Welcomes Montenegro’s continued efforts for constructive regional cooperation and good bilateral neighbourly relations; supports the proposal to reduce roaming charges in the Western Balkans;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Welcomes the ratification of the State Border Agreement between Montenegro and Kosovo; calls for the speedy conclusion of agreements to resolve outstanding border disputes with
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31. Welcomes the ratification of the State Border Agreement between Montenegro and Kosovo; calls for the speedy conclusion of agreements to resolve outstanding border disputes with other neighbouring countries, with special regard to border with Croatia on Prevlaka peninsula;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Reminds all political parties that constructive political engagement depends on a fully functioning parliament in which all politicians assume their responsibility towards voters by taking up their seats in the parliament; welcomes the fact that most opposition parties have returned to the parliament following a longstanding parliamentary boycott; urges all other political parties to return at the earliest opportunity and to make more effort to bring about genuine political dialogue and work in constructive cooperation, thereby supporting the reform process;
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 a (new) 31 a. Welcomes Montenegro and Albania joint declaration and 12 agreements concerning mutual assistance in different fields as an example of positive cooperation in the region;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Urges Montenegro to intensify its efforts in proactively prioritising and punishing war crimes and clarifying the fate of missing persons;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Urges Montenegro to intensify its efforts in proactively prioritising and punishing war crimes and clarifying the fate of missing persons; welcomes the efforts for reintegration of displaced persons under the Regional Housing Programme; calls for settlement of military and other property from succession of former Yugoslavia; calls for fair compensation to victims of labour camps during the war;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33.
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Commends Montenegro on another year of full alignment with all EU positions and declarations made in the context of the Common Foreign and Security Policy and welcomes active participation in CSDP missions; appreciates the conduct of Montenegro's foreign policy; calls on Montenegro to align itself with the EU common position on the integrity of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and with EU guiding principles on bilateral immunity agreements;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Commends Montenegro on another year of full alignment with all EU positions and declarations made in the context of the Common Foreign and Security Policy; calls on Montenegro to align itself with the EU common position on the integrity of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court or with the related EU guiding principles on bilateral immunity agreements;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 a (new) 33 a. Calls for greater cooperation between Montenegro and the EU on cyber crime and cyber defence issues;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Reminds all political parties that constructive political engagement depends on a fully functioning parliament in which all politicians assume their responsibility towards voters by taking up their seats in the parliament; welcomes the fact that most opposition parties have returned to the parliament following a longstanding parliamentary boycott; urges all other political parties to return at the earliest opportunity in order to ensure that the Parliament has the means to fully play its legislative and oversight role;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Recalls the strategic importance of Montenegro’s NATO accession for ensuring stability and peace in the Western Balkans; reiterates that NATO's Article 5 commitment remains unwavering regardless of statements made by the US President;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Reminds all political parties that constructive political engagement depends on a fully functioning parliament in which all politicians assume their responsibility towards voters by taking up their seats in the parliament; welcomes the fact that most opposition parties have returned to the parliament following a longstanding parliamentary boycott; urges all other political parties to return at the earliest opportunity and to engage in good faith to restore a functioning democratic process;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3 a. Calls for the implementation of the legislation on public and political participation of women and minorities, in particular Roma1a people, including enabling meaningful participation of minority women in decision-making processes and taking up positions within public administration and other public institutions; _________________ 1a The word ‘Roma’ is used as an umbrella term which includes different related groups, whether sedentary or not, such as Roma, Ashkalis, Égyptiens, etc., that may be diverse in culture and lifestyles;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes that fundamental freedoms were respected in the April 2018 presidential elections; calls for shortcomings identified by the OSCE ODIHR to be comprehensively addressed in order to
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes that fundamental freedoms were respected in the April 2018 presidential elections although the lack of analytical reporting and proper TV debates between candidates limited the possibility of voters to make an informed choice; calls for shortcomings identified by the OSCE ODIHR to be comprehensively addressed in order to improve public trust in the electoral process;
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes that fundamental freedoms were respected in the April 2018 presidential elections; calls for shortcomings identified by the OSCE ODIHR, as well as the ODIHR Election Observation Mission Priority Recommendations to be comprehensively addressed in order to improve public trust in the electoral process; takes positive note of the willingness to engage in electoral reform, but underlines the need to support further efforts to fully comply with international obligations and standards for democratic elections;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes that fundamental freedoms were respected in the April 2018 presidential elections; calls for shortcomings identified by the OSCE ODIHR to be comprehensively addressed in order to improve public trust in the electoral process; calls in that respect and in addition to the legislation adopted in December 2017 for the full transposition in the national legislation of the recommendations of the OSCE ODIHR;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes that fundamental freedoms were respected in the April 2018 presidential elections; calls for shortcomings identified by the OSCE ODIHR to be comprehensively addressed in order to improve public trust in the electoral process, notes that frequent local elections cause ‘election fatigue’ that hinders quality of and transparent elections and calls for comprehensive electoral reform;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Notes that fundamental freedoms were respected in the April 2018 presidential elections; calls for shortcomings identified by the OSCE ODIHR to be comprehensively addressed in order to improve public trust in the electoral process, in particular the need to reinforce the transparency and professionalisation of the electoral administration;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5 a. Stresses the need for the government to work inclusively - with opposition parties and civil society representatives, to address shortcomings in the electoral process; calls on the Anti- Corruption Agency to provide transparency on political party financing;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6 a. Raises its concern with the Montenegrin parliament´s decision to dismiss Vanja Ćalović Marković from the Council of the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption; urges full transparency in the handling of the case;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Notes the central role played by the Audit Authority,
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Notes the central role played by the Audit Authority, the Ombudsman, the Anti-Corruption Agency, the Public Procurement Control Commission, the Competition Agency and the State Aid Authority in tackling organised crime and corruption; welcomes the continued reforms aimed at improving the capacity and independence of these institutions, but notes the need to improve efficiency, establish better track records, encourage the prevention of corruption including through appropriate sanctions and remove remaining obstacles to achieving their full independence;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7 a. Notes the progress made in strengthening the capacity of the Anti- Corruption Agency (ACA) when it comes to investigating campaign funding; stresses the need for improving the trust in and reputation of the ACA, which could be achieved by further distancing its work from any political influence;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 10 — having regard to the statement by the co-chairs adopted at the 14th meeting of the EU-Montenegro Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee (SAPC), held in Podgorica on 18-19 December 2017 and the joint recommendations adopted at its 15th meeting held in Podgorica on 16-17 July 2018,
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the efforts made to improve the transparency of public administration and information sharing but
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the efforts made to improve the transparency of public administration and information sharing but would encourage steps towards establishing a more citizen-friendly, professional and de-politicised public administration; calls for improved regulatory impact assessments and inclusive public consultations; stresses the importance of the free access to information for the effective fight against corruption and encourages to revise legislative changes made in June 2017;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the efforts made to improve the transparency of public administration and information sharing but would encourage steps towards establishing a more citizen-friendly, professional and de-politicised public administration; calls for improved regulatory impact assessments and inclusive public consultations; urges further depoliticisation of the public administration; recommends the optimisation of resources and human capital in the public administration;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the efforts made to improve the transparency of public administration, and information sharing but would encourage steps towards establishing a more citizen-friendly, professional and de-politicised public administration and criminal justice system; calls for improved regulatory impact assessments and inclusive public consultations;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Welcomes the efforts made to improve the transparency of public administration and information sharing but would encourage steps towards establishing a more citizen-friendly, professional, de-bureaucratized and de- politicised public administration; calls for improved regulatory impact assessments and inclusive public consultations;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8 a. Welcomes the relevant steps forward made by Montenegro in e- governance and in e-participation where the country has moved to the Top25 performers according to the UN E- Government Survey 2016; calls on Montenegro Government to keep this pace of reform in the field to further enhance the efficiency of and the accessibility to the public administration;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Welcomes the moderate progress made towards increasing the independence, transparency, accountability, professionalism and efficiency of judicial institutions
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Welcomes the moderate progress made towards increasing the independence, transparency, accountability, professionalism and efficiency of judicial institutions; stresses that, despite adopting four documents on war crime investigation strategy, the state prosecution service has not opened new inquiries, started new proceedings, or brought new charges, nor has it produced additional evidence in cases in which acquittals are under review; points out again that cases involving war crimes are not heard promptly and that victims of such crimes are still awaiting fair compensation; calls for safeguards against political interference and for a coherent application of codes of ethics and disciplinary measures; welcomes the fact that new judges and prosecutors have been appointed for the first time using the new recruitment system;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10.
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 10 — having regard to the statement by the co-chairs adopted at the 1
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10 a. Welcomes the amendments to the Law on the Judicial Council passed on 29 June 2018 that allows for the regular functioning of the Judicial Council to continue; notes that these amendments have been adopted in line with the Venice Commission's recommendations; highlights that these changes with regards to the election of lay members to the Council represent only a temporary solution; urges the newly formed ad-hoc working group of the Parliament to resolve this issue swiftly;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Is concerned by the increasing instances of violence and assassinations linked to organised crime, which have a detrimental effect on the daily life of ordinary citizens; welcomes the fact that the authorities have identified this issue but calls for more robust preventative action including the use of non-conviction based asset forfeiture;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Is concerned by the increasing instances of violence and assassinations linked to organised crime, which have a detrimental effect on the daily life of ordinary citizens; welcomes the fact that the authorities have identified this issue but calls for more robust preventative action and production of a convincing track record against money laundering and human trafficking;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11 a. Commends high-level corruption cases being investigated, prosecuted and convicted; however acknowledges that this track record has to be further strengthened; stresses the need for all institutions to take the initiative when tackling such cases;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Calls for progress in preventing conflicts of interest and the illicit enrichment of public officials, including at municipal level; calls on the authorities to intensify the confiscation of criminal assets, to advance inquiries into unjustified wealth and to take other steps leading to the dismantlement of criminal gangs, severing the links between organised crime, business and politics; meanwhile denounces the practice of issuing sanctions below the statutory minimum as is has a counterproductive effect on preventing corruption offences;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12 a. Calls for action in acknowledging that private ownership is a fundamental right which shall be protected; urges the state authorities to provide for fair proceedings within a reasonable time when implementing existing national legal framework, including on property rights and restitution of property; calls on authorities to speed up the process of restitution of expropriated properties;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12 a. Recalls that Montenegro has to make further efforts in ensuring the effective protection of the right to property in line with the EU acquis and international human rights standards; is concerned, in this context, that the process of restitution of properties expropriated by the previous regime remains slow;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13.
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Encourages Montenegro to
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Encourages Montenegro to work in closer cooperation with
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 10 a (new) - having regard to the outcome of the 2017 European Commission / World Bank / United Nations Development Programme survey on Marginalised Roma in Western Balkans,
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Encourages Montenegro to work in closer cooperation with Frontex in order to improve border management, address irregular migration and disrupt migrant smuggling networks; calls for intensified efforts and cross-border cooperation to prevent and dismantle organised criminal networks related to human trafficking, as well as drug and tobacco smuggling; emphasises the persistent concerns related to illicit tobacco trade in Montenegro, particularly that linked to its free trade zones, such as in the Port of Bar and in Podgorica; highlights the OECD findings about how free trade zones contribute to increased levels of illicit trade; calls on the Commission to continue to support Montenegro controlling its free trade zones and avoiding illicit trade;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13.
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Regrets the lack of progress in addressing human trafficking and urges that particular attention be paid to the prevention of forced organised prostitution and child begging; stresses that additional efforts are needed with regard to identification of victims and their access to assistance, compensation and protection measures; calls for more action on the rehabilitation of child victims of trafficking;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14 a. Encourages Montenegro to address and disrupt smuggling networks; calls for intensified efforts and cross- border cooperation to prevent and dismantle organised criminal networks related to drug and tobacco smuggling;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 b (new) 14 b. Calls on Montenegro to provide effective protection to victims of trafficking, putting special emphasis on Roma women and girls, due to their vulnerable situation caused by poverty and marginalisation; effectively investigate and prosecute perpetrators, provide victims free and immediate access to shelters, medical care, counselling and legal aid;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Is increasingly concerned about the state of freedom of expression and media freedom, in which three successive Commission reports have noted ‘no progress’; recalls that the related Chapter 23 was opened in December 2013 and that progress in this chapter and in Chapter 24 determine the overall pace of negotiations;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Is increasingly concerned about the state of freedom of expression and media freedom, in which three successive Commission reports have noted ‘no progress’; recalls that the related Chapter 23 was opened in December 2013 and that progress in this chapter and in Chapter 24 determine the overall pace of negotiations; condemns in the strongest terms intimidation, smear campaigns and verbal and physical attacks against journalists; notes that there were seven reported cases of attacks against journalists in 2017; urges the government to ensure in practice the protection of journalists; condemns the lack of development in handling old cases of violence against journalists and calls for timely and effective investigations into these cases;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Is increasingly concerned about the state of freedom of expression and media freedom, in which three successive Commission reports have noted ‘no progress’; recalls that the related Chapter 23 was opened in December 2013 and that progress in this chapter and in Chapter 24 determine the overall pace of negotiations; condemns in the strongest terms intimidation, smear campaigns and verbal and physical attacks against journalists; notes that there were seven reported cases of attacks against journalists in 2017; calls for further steps to be taken to ensure independence of media, including independence of journalists;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Is increasingly concerned about the state of freedom of expression and media freedom, in which three successive Commission reports have noted ‘no progress’; recalls that the related Chapter 23 was opened in December 2013 and that progress in this chapter and in Chapter 24 determine the overall pace of negotiations; condemns in the strongest terms intimidation, smear campaigns and verbal and physical attacks against journalists; notes that there were seven reported cases of attacks against journalists in 2017; calls on the EU Delegation in Montenegro to follow closely the situation;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15 a. Condemns in the strongest terms intimidation, smear campaigns and verbal and physical attacks against journalists; calls on authorities to clearly and firmly condemn attacks on journalists; notes that there were seven reported cases of attacks against journalists in 2017; encourages a systematic data collection on threats against journalists;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) B a. whereas important work on alignment with the acquis and the ability to assume the obligations of membership has taken place in most areas;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15 a. Calls on authorities to firmly condemn any attacks against journalists and foster measures to protect journalists and prevent impunity, including independent, speedy, effective investigations, and detailed and systematic data collection on threats against journalists;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Is particularly concerned by the attack on 8 May 2018 against Vijesti journalist Olivera Lakić, as well as the car bomb explosion on 1 April 2018 outside the home of TV Vijesti journalist Sead Sadiković, which has been described as a ‘targeted threat’; notes that both journalists have been seeking to uncover stories related to corruption and organised crime, and calls for full investigations into
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Is particularly concerned by the attack on 8 May 2018 against Vijesti journalist Olivera Lakić, as well as the car bomb explosion on 1 April 2018 outside the home of TV Vijesti journalist Sead Sadiković, which has been described as a ‘targeted threat’; notes that both journalists have been seeking to uncover stories related to corruption and organised crime, and calls for full investigations into both cases; finds it unacceptable that no notable developments regarding investigations into old cases of violence against journalists are to be observed; strongly recommends competent authorities to address ongoing impunity without any further delay;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Is particularly concerned by the attack on 8 May 2018 against Vijesti journalist Olivera Lakić, as well as the car bomb explosion on 1 April 2018 outside the home of TV Vijesti journalist Sead Sadiković, which has been described as a ‘targeted threat’; notes that both journalists have been seeking to uncover stories related to corruption and organised crime, and calls for full investigations into both cases; recalls that there have not been any new developments in regards to investigations of old violent cases against journalists;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Deplores the ongoing financial and editorial pressure placed on Montenegro’s public broadcaster (RTCG) and the Agency for Electronic Media; urges that safeguards against undue political and business influences be put in place, and that full transparency in matters of state advertising in the media be ensured; reiterates the need for the RTCG and all other media outlets to be protected from undue political influence; urges the state authorities to provide both the media regulators and the public broadcaster with sufficient funds to sustain their independent work; regrets the change in composition of the RTCG council and the dismissal of the Director-General of RTCG, Ms Andrijana Kadija;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Deplores the ongoing financial and editorial pressure placed on Montenegro’s public broadcaster (RTCG) and the Agency for Electronic Media; urges that safeguards against undue political and business influences be put in place, and that full transparency in matters of state advertising in the media be ensured; regrets the change in composition of the RTCG council and the dismissal of the Director-General of RTCG, Ms Andrijana Kadija; believes early dismissals should be permitted only in limited circumstances;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Deplores the ongoing financial and editorial pressure placed on Montenegro’s public broadcaster (RTCG) and the Agency for Electronic Media; urges that safeguards against undue political and business influences be put in place, and that full transparency in matters of state advertising in the media be ensured while securing financial autonomy of both RTCG and AEM; regrets the change in composition of the RTCG council and the dismissal of the Director-General of RTCG, Ms Andrijana Kadija;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17 a. Is worried that the lack of financial autonomy fosters political dependence and polarization of media; believes that a transparent and non- discriminatory allocation of state advertising funds should be required and calls on the authorities to consider alternative forms of indirect subsidies to foster media independence;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Underlines the role of the Agency for Electronic Media and effective self- regulation in ensuring the highest ethical standards in the Montenegrin media and in reducing the number of defamation cases; notes that the precarious situation of journalists undermines the quality and professionalism of the media; notes that autonomy and independence of RTCG and AEM are crucial for a solid media environment during electoral campaigns;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Underlines the crucial role of civil society organisations (CSOs) in improving the functioning of state institutions and fighting corruption and organised crime; condemns strongly the recent intimidation of and unacceptable smear campaign against CSOs that were critical of the overall slow progress, or lack thereof, in key rule-of-law areas; is therefore deeply concerned about reduction of CSO presence in key institutions, such as the recent dismissal of MANS executive director from the Council of the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas Montenegro has to further strengthen, inter alia, parliamentary, legislative and oversight capacity, institutional transparency, respect for the rule of law, domestic handling of war crimes cases, integrity of the electoral process, media freedom, and the fight against corruption, organised crime and the informal economy;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19 a. Calls for an increased attention when drafting and implementing legislation in areas affecting civil society space, to ensure that the legislation does not place disproportionate burdens on civil society organisations, does not have a discriminatory impact or diminish civil society space; underlines the need for public funding available for CSOs working on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, including watchdog and advocacy organizations, including for small grassroots organisations; CSOs should be free to receive funding from other donors, such as private donors, international organisations, bodies or agencies;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Reiterates its call for systematic, inclusive, timely and genuine consultations with civil society on key EU-related legislative reforms, including their implementation at local level; takes note of the changes to the law on NGOs that aims to improve their public funding and recommends a swift adoption of the needed secondary legislation;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Reiterates its call for systematic, inclusive, timely and genuine consultations with civil society on key EU-related legislative reforms, including their implementation at local level; recommends the provision of additional resources and the setting of clear rules as regards governmental mechanisms for CSO consultation;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Reiterates its call for systematic, inclusive, timely and genuine consultations with civil society on key EU-related legislative reforms, including their implementation at local level; urges Montenegro to better demonstrate to citizens how IPA II funding has benefited Montenegrin citizens;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Reiterates its call for systematic, inclusive, timely and genuine consultations with civil society and the wider public on key EU-related legislative reforms, including their implementation at local level, in order to enhance the democratic character of decision-taking and bring about greater transparency;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Reiterates its call for systematic, inclusive, timely and genuine consultations with civil society on key EU-related legislative reforms, including their implementation at local level; stresses the need to improve financial regulatory environment for CSOs;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21.
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Welcomes the ongoing legislative alignment on fundamental rights; urges that the institutional framework enabling effective rights protection be strengthened, including in the event of ill-treatment by law enforcement, intimidation and physical attack; calls for updates to the law on freedom of religious beliefs; commends the more effective work of the Ombudsman; notes that a better implementation of the existing legislation is still needed; urges more efforts to be put in place for the protection of vulnerable groups, namely the Roma minority;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Urges improvement in the enforcement and monitoring mechanisms for human rights protection, including by tackling violence
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Urges improvement in the enforcement and monitoring mechanisms for human rights protection,
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas Montenegro has to further strengthen, inter alia, parliamentary, legislative and oversight capacity, institutional transparency, respect for the rule of law and independence of justice, integrity of the electoral process, media freedom, and the fight against corruption, organised crime and the informal economy;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22.
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Urges improvement in the enforcement and monitoring mechanisms for human rights protection, including by tackling violence against women and children; calls therefore for an effective implementation of fundamental rights policies, in particular on gender equality, rights of people with disability, children's rights and rights of Roma people, by securing adequate budget allocations and resources to implement the policies and build capacity of responsible institutions;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Urges improvement in the enforcement and monitoring mechanisms for human rights protection, including by tackling violence against women and children; calls on the authorities to take the necessary measures to prevent forced child marriages;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22 a. Urges Montenegro to safeguard the full and timely implementation of gender equality and anti-discrimination legislation and to monitor its effect on women coming from disadvantaged and marginalized social groups; calls on Montenegro to safeguard all women’s unhindered access to justice, to provide free legal aid for women who have been victims of gender-based violence, with special attention to Roma women, women with disabilities and women living in rural and remote areas; to strengthen the role and capacity of its relevant authorities concerning the protection and rehabilitation of victims, as well as working proactively with men not to commit violence against women, and increase the number and capacity of its state-run shelters;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Calls on the Montenegrin authorities to continue to improve the climate of societal inclusion and tolerance and to take effective measures against hate speech, social exclusion and the discrimination of minorities
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Calls on the Montenegrin authorities to continue to improve the climate of societal inclusion and tolerance and to take effective measures against hate speech, social exclusion and the discrimination of minorities
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Calls on the Montenegrin authorities to continue to improve the climate of societal inclusion and tolerance and to take effective measures against hate speech, social exclusion and the discrimination of minorities, including LGBTI people; expresses concern about the discrimination faced by women and girls in the Roma community and about the access of minorities to healthcare, education, housing and employment;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23 a. Notes with concern that the results of the 2017 survey on marginalised Roma people in Montenegro shows their limited access to opportunities in every aspect of human development, such as basic rights, education, health, housing, employment and their living standards; - condemns the deeply-rooted stigmatisation and social exclusion of Roma, arising from anti-Gypsyism, and the existing wide gap between marginalised Roma and neighbouring non-Roma relating to their rights and opportunities;reminds with concern that anti-Gypsyism is in particular affecting Roma women and children; - notes with concern that the on-going implementation of the Strategy for Social Inclusion of Roma and Egyptians in Montenegro 2016-2020 has not prevented a general worsening of the situation of domiciled Roma since 2011 in the fields of employment, health and housing, and has not improved the level of education of marginalised Roma and Egyptians, which is the lowest in the Western Balkans; - calls on Montenegro to show a clear political leadership for a vigorous reinforcement of the implementation of the strategy, to secure sufficient budget allocation, to improve the necessary administrative capacity and to increase the needed inter-institutional coordination; - urges Montenegro to improve the situation of minorities, including Roma, regarding their access to education, to prevent early school leaving and classroom segregation, to increase their employment rate, and to take measures to address their discrimination at work and by health institutions; - calls on Albania to take an active role in the regional cooperation of the Roma Integration 2020 project implemented by the Regional Cooperation Council;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 a (new) 23a. Notes the continuing progress in improving the position of minorities; calls for the multi-ethnic identity of the Bay of Kotor to be respected and additional efforts made to protect it; calls on Montenegro, for the purposes of protecting the Boka Navy, to recognise the Croatian origin and identity of this intangible heritage dating back to the 12th century;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 b (new) 23 b. Calls on Montenegro to take targeted measures to fight intersecting forms of discrimination against Roma women and girls in all areas of life;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 c (new) 23 c. Calls on Montenegro to take targeted measures to fight intersecting forms of discrimination against women and girls with disabilities, especially in the field of access to justice, hate speech and hate crime, education, health care and employment;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 d (new) 23 d. Urges Montenegro to launch public awareness-raising campaigns to fight discrimination and violence against LGBTI people, and safeguard fair investigation and prosecution of crimes committed against them;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 e (new) 23 e. Urges Montenegro to launch public awareness-raising campaigns to encourage reporting of domestic violence against women and girls, to increase the number of well-trained and gender- sensitive judges, to ensure proper investigation and prosecution of crimes, and to safeguard assistance, counselling and reintegration services to victims;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes the progress made by Montenegro in ensuring macroeconomic stability and fiscal consolidation, and calls for further improvements to its public debt ratio, budget transparency, employment and business environment; stresses that corruption, the informal economy, rule-of- law deficiencies and cumbersome regulatory procedures continue to deter growth and investment; calls for public investments for sustainable social and economic development;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Welcomes the progress made by Montenegro in ensuring macroeconomic stability and fiscal consolidation,
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24 a. Welcomes the ongoing development of online electronic company registration; stresses the importance of strengthening the SME sector and providing support through better legislation, financing, implementation of industrial policy as well as speeding up electronic registration of companies nation-wide;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Urges that the full potential offered by digital tools in the field of land registry, invoicing and the issuing of construction permits be used; notes the need to speed up the roll-out of broadband access to businesses and households; stresses the need for government-wide interoperability framework to support further digitalisation and simplification of administrative and business procedures;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) 25 a. Reminds that private ownership of property is a fundamental right, which should be guarded and championed; notes that the process of restitution of properties expropriated in the past has been burdensome and slow; urges Montenegro to ensure a timely and fair process when implementing its existing legislation on property rights and restitution of property;
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