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2018/2146(INI) 2018 Commission report on Serbia
Next event: Indicative plenary sitting date, 1st reading/single reading 2018/11/28
Lead committee dossier: AFET/8/13289
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 | MCALLISTER David (EPP) | FAJON Tanja (S&D), TANNOCK Charles (ECR), VAJGL Ivo (ALDE), KOHLÍČEK Jaromír (GUE/NGL), ŠOLTES Igor (Verts/ALE), CASTALDO Fabio Massimo (EFD) |
Legal Basis RoP 81-p4
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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)0152
- 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)0152
| Amendments | Dossier |
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2018/2146(INI)
2018/09/05
AFET
239 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 6 – 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 Serbia and Kosovo*,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 a (new) – having regard to the Council of Europe’s anti-corruption body GRECO report on Serbia from July 2015 and GRECO’s Fourth Evaluation Round dealing with “Corruption prevention in respect of members of parliament, judges and prosecutors” adopted on 16-20 October 2017,
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Reiterates the importance of intensifying the fight against corruption and urges Serbia to show a clear commitment to tackle this issue; welcomes the adoption of the amendments made in the economic crimes section of the country’s criminal code; reiterates its call to swiftly adopt a new law on the Anti- Corruption Agency to improve the planning, coordination and monitoring of the implementation of new legislation and policies; urges Serbia to adopt or amend other necessary anti-corruption legislation, as identified in the Action Plan for Chapter 23 of negotiations and in GRECO and ODIHR recommendations; stresses that it is critical that the Agency receives and maintains the human and financial resources it needs to carry out its mandate in an independent manner; calls on the authorities to fill all open positions in the Agency; urges the Serbian Parliament to finalize the election of the Anti-corruption Agency Board members in a transparent and democratic manner; calls on Serbia to further improve its track record on investigations, indictments and final convictions in high- level corruption cases, and to publish statistics and information about the results of investigations in all publicly known cases of alleged corruption of public officials;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Welcomes Serbia's progress on the fight against corruption and organised crime; encourages Serbia to improve its system of non-conviction based forfeiture of assets on the basis of civil law in line with the EU acquis;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Notes that Serbia has not implemented in a satisfactory manner any of the thirteen recommendations provided by the Council of Europe’s anti- corruption body GRECO (Group of States against Corruption) on July 2015; calls on the Serbian authorities to swiftly review and implement the GRECO recommendations;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9.
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Acknowledges some progress has been made in the fight against organised crime; calls on Serbia to establish a convincing track record of investigations, prosecutions and convictions in organised crime cases, including money laundering, based on proactive investigations; calls on Serbia to
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Acknowledges some progress has been made in the fight against organised crime and encourages Serbia to show a clear commitment to continuing this fight; calls on Serbia to establish a convincing track record of investigations, prosecutions and convictions in organised crime cases, including money laundering, based on proactive investigations; calls on Serbia to focus on the implementation of the action plan agreed with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF);
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Acknowledges some progress has been made in the fight against organised crime and welcomes Serbia’s active role in international and regional police and judicial cooperation; calls on Serbia to establish a convincing track record of investigations, prosecutions and convictions in organised crime cases, including money laundering, based on proactive investigations; calls on Serbia to focus on the implementation of the action plan agreed with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF);
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Acknowledges some progress has been made in the fight against organised crime; calls on Serbia to establish a convincing track record of investigations, prosecutions and convictions in organised crime cases, including money laundering, based on proactive investigations; calls on Serbia to focus on the implementation of the action plan agreed with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF); draws attention to the rising number of criminal assaults, often with lethal consequences, across the country;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Calls on Serbia to show more tangible results in fighting organized crime which involves illegal trafficking and smuggling the migrants from Serbia towards EU countries, and fragile, bordering, non-EU countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina; suggested measures may include better coordination of Serbia authorities and non- governmental sector, stricter measures for potential perpetrators, education for citizens, NGOs and migrants on smuggling and human trafficking activities;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 16 Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 b (new) 6b. Takes note of Serbia’s progress in tackling the trafficking in weapons as a result of the acts of legalisation and voluntary handover carried out in recent years; welcomes the progress made by Serbia regarding prevention and anti- radicalisation activities, involving local religious leaders, local authorities and civil society; stresses the need for Serbia to further develop the necessary capacity to detect and interrupt financial flows supporting terrorist activities;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 1 a (new) Calls for greater cooperation between Serbia and the EU on cybercrime and cyber defence issues;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Noted with concern, the controversial events in Belgrade’s Savamala district, with regard in particular to the demolition of private property; called for their resolution and full co-operation with the judicial authorities in the investigations to bring perpetrators to justice;
Amendment 113 #
10. Stresses that the Serbian parliament still does not exercise effective oversight of the executive, and that the transparency, inclusiveness and quality of the legislative process need to be enhanced; welcomes the declining use of urgent procedures to adopt legislation; stresses, however, that the still- frequent use of urgent procedures undermines parliamentary and public scrutiny; stresses that actions that limit the ability of the Serbian parliament to conduct an effective debate on, and scrutiny of, legislation should be avoided; welcomes the Serbian parliament’s continued efforts to improve transparency through debates on Serbia’s negotiating positions on EU accession chapters
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses that the
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses that the Serbian parliament still does not exercise effective oversight of the executive, and that the transparency, inclusiveness and quality of the legislative process need to be enhanced;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses that the Serbian
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses that the Serbian parliament still does not exercise effective oversight of the executive, and that the transparency, inclusiveness and quality of the legislative process need to be enhanced; welcomes the declining use of urgent procedures to adopt legislation; stresses, however, that the still- frequent use of urgent procedures undermines parliamentary and public scrutiny; calls for additional measures to ensure cross-party dialogue, and effective involvement of civil society in the work of the parliament and the government; stresses that actions that limit the ability of the Serbian parliament to conduct an effective debate on, and scrutiny of, legislation should be avoided; welcomes the Serbian parliament’s continued efforts to improve transparency through debates on Serbia’s negotiating positions on EU accession chapters, and through exchanges with the core negotiating team and with the National Convention on the European Union; urges the Serbian Parliament to address recommendations of the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), in particular with regard to corruption prevention and conflicts of interest, and to adopt the Code of Conduct; stresses that the role of independent regulatory bodies, including the country’s Ombudsman, needs to be fully acknowledged and supported;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses that the Serbian parliament still does not exercise effective oversight of the executive, and that the transparency, inclusiveness and quality of the legislative process need to be enhanced; welcomes the declining use of urgent procedures to adopt legislation; stresses, however, that the still- frequent use of urgent procedures undermines parliamentary and public scrutiny; stresses that actions that limit the ability of the Serbian parliament to conduct an effective debate on, and scrutiny of, legislation should be avoided; underlined that the parliament’s oversight function is highly important; notes that continuous cooperation with independent Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) can additionally strengthen its work; calls on the Serbian Parliament to address recommendations of the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), in particular with regard to corruption prevention and conflicts of interest, and to adopt the Code of Conduct; welcomes the Serbian parliament’s continued efforts to improve transparency through debates on Serbia’s negotiating positions on EU accession chapters, and through exchanges with the core negotiating team and with the National Convention on the European Union; stresses that the role of independent regulatory bodies, including the country’s Ombudsman, needs to be fully acknowledged and supported;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses that the Serbian parliament still does not exercise effective oversight of the executive, and that the transparency, inclusiveness and quality of the legislative process need to be enhanced; welcomes the declining use of urgent procedures to adopt legislation; stresses, however, that the still- frequent use of urgent procedures undermines parliamentary and public scrutiny; stresses that actions that limit the ability of the Serbian parliament to conduct an effective debate on, and scrutiny of, legislation should be avoided; welcomes the Serbian parliament’s continued efforts to improve transparency through debates on Serbia’s negotiating positions on EU accession chapters, and through exchanges with the core negotiating team and with the National Convention on the European Union; stresses that the role of independent regulatory bodies, including the country’s Ombudsman,
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 16 Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses that the Serbian parliament still does not exercise effective oversight of the executive, and that the transparency, inclusiveness and quality of the legislative process need to be enhanced; welcomes the declining use of urgent procedures to adopt legislation; stresses, however, that the still- frequent use of urgent procedures undermines parliamentary and public scrutiny; stresses that actions that limit the ability of the Serbian parliament to conduct an effective debate on, and scrutiny of, legislation should be avoided; welcomes the Serbian parliament’s continued efforts to improve transparency through debates on Serbia’s negotiating positions on EU accession chapters, and through exchanges with the core negotiating team and with the National Convention on the European Union; stresses that the role of independent regulatory bodies, including the country’s Ombuds
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses that the Serbian parliament still does not exercise effective oversight of the executive, and that the transparency, inclusiveness and quality of the legislative process need to be enhanced; welcomes the declining use of urgent procedures to adopt legislation; stresses, however, that the still- frequent use of urgent procedures undermines parliamentary and public scrutiny; stresses that actions that limit the ability of the Serbian parliament to conduct an effective debate on, and scrutiny of, legislation should be avoided; calls on Serbia to put in place additional measures to ensure cross-party dialogue and effective involvement of civil society; welcomes the Serbian parliament’s continued efforts to improve transparency through debates on Serbia’s negotiating positions on EU accession chapters, and through exchanges with the core negotiating team and with the National Convention on the European Union; stresses that the role of independent regulatory bodies, including the country’s Ombudsman, needs to be fully acknowledged and supported;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Stresses that the Serbian parliament still does not exercise effective oversight of
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Is concerned that important laws continue to be adopted by emergency procedure, and calls on the government to have a proper and regular consultation with interested parties, acritical element of a functional democratic society;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Calls to further improve transparency of the parliamentary process, including through ensuring adequate timelines for submitting amendments and using the urgent procedure as an exception and not as a rule; calls on taking more determined approach in adoption of a code of conduct and ethics and introduction of rules for members of Parliament on interaction with lobbyists and other third parties; calls on thorough review of the parliamentary Rules of Procedure to guarantee enhanced planning and efficiency of the legislative procedures in the Parliament;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Calls on Serbia to increase transparency in the financing of political parties and election campaigns; maintains that political party funding has to be transparent and in accordance with the highest international standards; calls on Serbian political parties to cooperate fully with the state audit institution and the Auditor-General;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Notes with concern the lack of transparency in the financing of political parties and election campaigns; stresses that funding of political parties needs to be transparent and in accordance with international standards;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Condemns the behaviour of Vojislav Šešelj, a convicted war criminal and a member of the Serbian National Assembly, and especially the incident that occurred at the Serbian Assembly on 18 April 2018; points out to Serbia that incidents of that kind do nothing to assist progress and calls on Serbian politicians and political elites to refrain from using public discourse to fuel the rise of radicalism;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Notes with concern that the number of slanders and libels against opposition politicians and government critics, as well as members of their families, remains worryingly high; call on the government officials to refrain from the use of these practices;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Welcomes the presentation of the draft constitutional reform of the country’s judiciary
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 16 a (new) – having regard to the Venice Commission’s "Opinion on the draft amendments to the constitutional provisions on the judiciary of 25 June 2018",
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Welcomes the presentation of the draft constitutional reform of the country’s
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Welcomes the presentation of the draft constitutional reform of the country’s judiciary submitted to the Venice Commission for opinion; stresses the importance of fully implementing the recommendations of the Venice Commission
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Welcomes the presentation of the draft constitutional reform of the country’s judiciary submitted to the Venice Commission for opinion; stresses the importance of fully implementing the recommendations of the Venice Commission; notes that Serbian authorities and stakeholders need to enter into a broad, inclusive and meaningful public debate conducted in a constructive manner in order to raise awareness of the constitutional reform process in the country; calls for a comprehensive public consultation before the final draft is submitted to the Serbian parliament where it should be duly debated under normal procedures;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 c (new) 14c. Repeats its call for proper reform of the offense of abuse of office and abuse of responsible position, such as to prevent possible misuse; calls on responsible authorities to either abolish, or sufficiently define the offense of abuse of responsible position in order to prevent its possible misuse in private sector; calls once again for an independent and through review of reclassified cases related to abuse of responsible positions so that long-standing unjust prosecutions can be dropped immediately;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Welcomes Serbia’s progress in reforming its public administration, notably through the adoption of several new laws on public service salaries and employment relations, on local government and autonomous province salaries, and on the national training academy; stresses that political influence on senior managerial appointments remains an issue of concern; welcomes the creation of a Ministry for European Integration
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Welcomes Serbia’s progress in reforming its public administration, notably through the adoption of several new laws on public service salaries and employment relations, on local government and salaries in autonomous province
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12.
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Welcomes Serbia’s progress in reforming its public administration, notably through the adoption of several new laws on public service salaries and employment relations, on local government and autonomous province salaries, and on the national training academy; stresses that political influence on senior managerial appointments remains an issue of concern; welcomes the creation of a Ministry for European Integration, incorporating the structures of the former Serbian European Integration Office, which has continued to provide political guidance for European integration; urges Serbia to do more to demonstrate the local benefits that Serbian citizens enjoy from the EU's IPA II funding;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Welcomes Serbia’s progress in reforming its public administration, notably through the adoption of several new laws on public service salaries and employment relations, on local government and autonomous province salaries, and on the national training academy; notes that strengthening the administrative capacities at all levels is important for the successful implementation of the key reforms, calls on therefore the European Commission to increase its efforts in this regard; stresses that political influence on senior managerial appointments remains an issue of concern;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Welcomes Serbia’s progress in reforming its public administration, notably through the adoption of several new laws on public service salaries and employment relations, on local government and autonomous province salaries, and on the national training academy; stresses that political influence on senior managerial appointments remains an issue of concern; welcomes the creation of a Ministry for European Integration, incorporating the structures of the former Serbian European Integration Office, which has continued to provide political guidance for European integration; calls for timely and transparent communication with citizens, organisations, and the general public on the way forward in the accession negotiation process and for them to be given opportunities for broad participation in that process;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 17 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 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Underlines that the legislative and institutional framework for upholding human rights is in place; stresses that consistent and efficient implementation across the whole country is needed;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Underlines that the legislative and institutional framework for upholding human rights is in place; stresses that consistent and efficient implementation across the whole country is needed; notes that further sustained efforts are necessary to improve the situation of persons belonging to vulnerable groups, including children, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Underlines that the legislative and institutional framework for upholding human rights is in place; stresses that consistent and efficient implementation across the whole country is needed; notes that further sustained efforts are necessary to improve the situation of persons belonging to vulnerable groups, including children, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Underlines that the legislative and institutional framework for upholding human rights is in place; stresses that consistent and efficient implementation across the whole country is needed; calls on Serbia to adopt the new General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and the Data Protection Law Enforcement Directive (EU) 2016/680 in order to be in line with the EU standards for the protection of citizens' personal data; notes that further sustained efforts are necessary to improve the situation of persons belonging to vulnerable groups, including
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Underlines that the legislative and institutional framework for upholding human rights is in place; stresses that consistent and efficient implementation across the whole country is needed; notes that further sustained efforts are necessary to improve the situation of women and persons belonging to vulnerable groups, including Roma people, children, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS, and LGBTI persons; condemns the continued occurrence of hate crimes against Roma and LGBTI persons, calls on Serbia to actively pursue investigations, prosecutions and convictions of hate- motivated crimes;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Underlines that the legislative and institutional framework for upholding human rights is in place; stresses that consistent and efficient implementation across the whole country is needed; calls on Serbia to adopt the new Law on Personal Data Protection fully in line with EU standards; notes that further sustained efforts are necessary to improve the situation of persons belonging to vulnerable groups, including children, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS, and LGBTI persons; underlines that shortcomings in the legislative and institutional framework for upholding human rights of children and adults with disabilities still persist; calls on Serbia to actively pursue investigations, prosecutions and convictions of hate- motivated crimes;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Underlines that the legislative and institutional framework for upholding human rights is in place; stresses that consistent and efficient implementation across the whole country is needed; calls on Serbia to adopt the new Law on Personal Data Protection fully in line with the EU standards; notes that further sustained efforts are necessary to improve the situation of persons belonging to vulnerable groups, including children, persons with disabilities, persons
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Underlines that the most of the legislative and institutional framework for upholding human rights is in place; stresses that consistent and efficient implementation across the whole country is needed; calls on Serbia to adopt the new Law on Personal Data Protection fully in line with the EU standards; notes that further sustained efforts are necessary to improve the situation of persons belonging to vulnerable groups, including children, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS, Roma and LGBTI persons; underlines that the legislative and institutional framework for upholding human rights of children and adults with disabilities has shortcomings; calls on Serbia to actively pursue investigations, prosecutions and convictions of hate- motivated crimes;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Notes that the application of the Law on the Organisation and Jurisdiction of Government Authorities in War Crimes Proceedings is contrary to generally accepted principles of international criminal law – namely the principle of legal certainty and the principle of non- interference in the internal affairs of other states – and impeding the process of reconciliation in south-eastern Europe; calls on the Serbian authorities to repeal the relevant articles without delay and abandon the notion of quasi-universal jurisdiction for war crimes in neighbouring countries; calls on the Commission and the Member States to invest additional efforts to resolve this issue within the EU-Serbia negotiating process, particularly within the scope of Chapter 23;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 a (new) 13a. Calls on authorities to promote a climate of tolerance and to condemn all forms of hate speech, public approval and denial of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes by implementing provisions of Criminal Code; calls for effective investigation of high-profile war crimes cases; calls for improving regional cooperation in war crime cases;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 17 b (new) – having regard to the Joint Staff Working Document, “Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment: Transforming the Lives of Girls and Women through EU External Relations 2016-2020”,
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Emphasises the importance of gender assessments of the ongoing judicial reform and the rule of law, for the enactment of appropriate gender equality and anti-discrimination legislation and/or measures for the protection of the rights of women and girls, allowing them equal access to justice; to monitor the effect of the legislation and other measures on women coming from disadvantaged and marginalized social groups; calls on Serbia to provide free legal aid for women who have been victims of gender-based violence, with special attention to Roma1a women, women with disabilities and women living in rural and remote areas; 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; _________________ 1a The word ‘Roma’ is used as an umbrella term which includes different related groups, whether sedentary or not, such as Roma, Ashkalis, Egyptians, etc., that may be diverse in culture and lifestyles;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 b (new) 13b. Welcomes the alignment of the Criminal Code and the Law on Prevention of Domestic Violence with the Istanbul Convention; urges swift adoption of the new Gender Equality Law drafted by the coordination body for gender equality as well as new national strategy and action plan for combating violence against women in family and partner relationships that expired in 2015; is concerned about wide gender gaps in the areas of labour, time use, political participation, property and access to resources, as well as prevalent discrimination against women with disabilities, older, rural and Roma women; condemns the role of the media in perpetuating gender stereotypes and minimising gender-based violence;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 c (new) 14c. Urges Serbia to ensure efficient protection of women from domestic violence, sexual harassment, rape and persecution, and create better coordination between the police, public prosecutors and social services in this regard;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Welcomes Serbia's ratification of the Istanbul Convention and recent law on domestic violence; however, serious gaps remain in the law which need addressing and urges Serbia to quickly implement all recommendations which will follow from its first state report on the implementation of the Istanbul Convention;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 d (new) 14d. Welcomes the announcement of the government of the creation of an Ombudsman for children; urges the government to adopt a national action plan for children; welcomes the development of a new Strategy for the Prevention and Protection of Children from Violence and urges the government to adopt it;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 e (new) 14e. Expresses its concern about the fact that the current austerity measures impact the quality and efficiency of services provided to groups in vulnerable situation, including children; urges the government to adopt a national strategy on persons with disabilities which includes also children with disabilities;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Condemns the continued stigmatisation of and discrimination against children coming from disadvantaged social groups, such as Roma children, children with disabilities, children from rural areas, from an ethnic or migrant background, LGBTI children and children living with HIV/AIDS, and urge Serbia to fully implement the relevant existing anti-discrimination laws, and to launch public education campaigns;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14.
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Reiterates its concern that no progress has been made to improve the situation regarding freedom of expression and of the media; welcomes the establishment of the new working group dedicated to development of the Draft Media Strategy, which gathers representatives of all relevant journalist association, as well as OSCE Mission representatives in Serbia; stresses that threats,
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Reiterates its concern that no progress has been made to improve the situation regarding freedom of expression and of the media; stresses that threats, violence and intimidation against journalists media outlets, including administrative harassment and intimidation through court practice, remain an issue of concern; notes, in this regard, that while several cases have been solved and some criminal charges have been filed, convictions are still rare; calls on the authorities to demonstrate full commitment to investigate and prosecute any cases of attacks against journalists and media outlets; calls for the full implementation of media laws and the strengthening of the independence of the country’s Regulatory
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 18 a (new) – having regard to its resolution of 27 November 2014 on Serbia: the case of the accused war criminal Šešelj,
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Reiterates its concern that no progress has been made to improve the situation regarding freedom of expression and of the media; stresses that threats, violence and intimidation against journalists
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Reiterates its concern that no progress has been made to improve the situation regarding freedom of expression and of the media; stresses that threats, violence and intimidation against journalists remain an issue of concern; notes, in this regard, that while several cases have been solved and some criminal charges have been filed, convictions are still rare; calls upon the highest state officials to be consistent in public condemnation of any form of intimidation of journalists, national judiciary to react in accordance with the law and of state officials at all levels to refrain from such behaviour; welcomes the effort of the Standing working group that was established through the Agreement on Cooperation and Measures for Increasing the Safety of Journalists and calls upon the authorities to demonstrate full commitment to investigate and prosecute any cases of attacks against journalists and media outlets calls on the authorities to investigate and prosecute any cases of attacks against journalists and media outlets; calls for the full implementation of media laws and the strengthening of the independence of the country’s Regulatory Body for Electronic Media; welcomes the renewed efforts to adopt a media strategy to
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Reiterates its concern that no progress has been made to improve the situation regarding freedom of expression and of the media; stresses that threats, violence and intimidation against journalists remain an issue of concern; notes, in this regard, that while several cases have been solved and some criminal charges have been filed, convictions are still rare; expresses concern about financial pressure on independent media through in-bad-faith inspections, control of state institutions' advertising, discontinuation of or imposing disproportionately high penalty for some media outlets; calls upon the highest state officials to be consistent in public condemnation of any form of intimidation of journalists, national judiciary to react in accordance with the law and state officials at all levels to refrain from such behaviour; calls on the authorities to investigate and prosecute any cases of attacks against journalists and media outlets; calls for the full implementation of media laws and the strengthening of the independence of the country’s Regulatory Body for Electronic Media; welcomes the renewed efforts to adopt a media strategy
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Reiterates its concern that no progress has been made to improve the situation regarding freedom of expression and of the media; stresses that threats, violence and intimidation against journalists
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Reiterates its concern that no progress has been made to improve the situation regarding freedom of expression and of the media; stresses that threats, violence and intimidation against journalists remain an issue of concern; notes, in this regard, that while several cases have been solved and some criminal charges have been filed, convictions are still rare; calls on the authorities to investigate and prosecute any cases of
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Reiterates its concern that no progress has been made to improve the situation regarding freedom of expression and of the media; stresses that threats, violence and intimidation against journalists remain an issue of concern; notes, in this regard, that while several cases have been solved and some criminal charges have been filed, convictions are still rare; calls on the authorities to investigate and prosecute any cases of attacks against journalists and media outlets; calls for the full implementation of media laws and the strengthening of the independence of the country’s Regulatory Body for Electronic Media; welcomes the renewed efforts to adopt a media strategy
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 a (new) 10a. Notes that no progress was made towards establishing an enabling environment for the development and financing of civil society; regrets that the relationship between government and CSOs is still marked by fragmented cooperation and a selective approach towards individual CSOs; condemns the negative statements made by government officials on civil society in general and the harsh criticism of human rights defenders by some media outlets; notes that most CSOs lack stable funding and transparent criteria for public financial support are not clearly defined; calls for the adoption of a national strategy and related action plan to regulate the environment in which CSOs operate; stresses that further efforts are needed to ensure systematic cooperation between government and civil society;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Is concerned that a national strategy for an enabling environment for civil society organisations (CSOs) and its accompanying action plan has not been adopted; strongly condemns government's and government managed media's negative campaign towards CSOs; urges better definition of criteria for public financial support to ensure overall transparency as the lack of financial sustainability of CSOs affects the potential of social entrepreneurship to address local community needs and stimulate employment and economic growth;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 b (new) 14b. 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 have funding from other donors, such as private donors, international organisations, bodies or agencies;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas since the opening of negotiations with Serbia
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 b (new) 14b. Condemns negative campaigns against certain CSOs; recalled it unacceptable that partnership with the government is needed in order for CSOs’ applications for IPA funds to be successful;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Calls on the Serbian authorities to enhance cooperation with civil society organisations, including women’s organisations and human rights groups, whose role is key for a well-functioning democracy; in particular, urges the Serbian authorities to meaningfully engage with the population at large and ensure inclusive dialogue with a wide range of civil society actors on key reforms through existing mechanisms as well as additional channels;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 a (new) 14a. Expresses concern that freedom of expression, assembly and association for civil society organisations and activists is subject to unlawful restrictions; in particular, activists from women’s organisations, human rights organisations and LGBTI groups were targeted in slander and smear campaigns, suffered intimidation and violent attacks, received threats to their life, bodily integrity and to their families by far-right groups on a number of occasions; urges the Serbian authorities to take concrete steps to guarantee civic space, protect freedom of assembly and prosecute unlawful behaviours;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the adoption of an action plan for the realisation of the rights of national
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the adoption of an action plan for the realisation of the rights of national minorities,
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the adoption of an action plan for the realisation of the rights of national minorities, together with its annex, and the adoption of a decree establishing a fund for national minorities; calls for the full implementation of the action plan and for improved coordination and inclusion of stakeholders; notes that the fund for national minorities is functioning and that its funding has been
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the adoption of an action plan for the realisation of the rights of national minorities, and the adoption of a decree establishing a fund for national minorities; calls for the full implementation of the action plan and for improved coordination and inclusion of stakeholders; notes that the fund for national minorities is functioning and that its funding has been increased; reiterates its call on Serbia to ensure full and consistent implementation of legislation on the protection of minorities, including in relation to education, the free use of as well as access to education in minority languages, representation in public administration and access to media and religious services in minority languages;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the adoption of an action plan for the realisation of the rights of national minorities, and the adoption of a decree establishing a fund for national minorities; calls for the full implementation of the action plan and for improved coordination and inclusion of stakeholders; notes that the fund for national minorities is functioning and that its funding has been increased; reiterates its call on Serbia to ensure consistent implementation of legislation on the protection of minorities, including in relation to education, the use of languages, representation in public administration and access to media and religious services in minority languages, bearing in mind an intersectional gender perspective where the rights of minority women will be addressed in particular;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the adoption of an action plan for the realisation of the rights of national minorities, and the adoption of a decree establishing a fund for national minorities; calls for the full implementation of the action plan and for improved coordination and inclusion of stakeholders; notes that the fund for national minorities is functioning and that its funding has been increased; reiterates its call on Serbia to ensure consistent implementation of legislation on the protection of minorities, including in relation to education, the use of languages, representation in public administration and access to media and religious services in minority languages; calls for full implementation of the right to timely birth registration for all children born in Serbia, including those of undocumented parents;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas since the opening of negotiations with Serbia
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the adoption of an action plan for the realisation of the rights of national minorities, and the adoption of a decree establishing a fund for national minorities; calls for the full implementation of the action plan and for improved coordination and inclusion of stakeholders; notes that the fund for national minorities is functioning and that its funding has been increased; reiterates its call on Serbia to ensure consistent implementation of legislation on the protection of minorities, including in relation to education, the use of languages, representation in public administration and access to media and religious services in minority languages; calls for full implementation of the right to timely birth registration for all children born in Serbia, including those of undocumented parents;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the adoption of an action plan for the realisation of the rights of national minorities, and the adoption of a decree establishing a fund for national minorities; stresses, however, that progress as regards guaranteeing the rights of national minorities is less than satisfactory and calls for the full implementation of the action plan and for improved coordination and inclusion of stakeholders; notes that the fund for national minorities is functioning and that its funding has been increased; reiterates its call on Serbia to ensure consistent implementation of legislation on the protection of minorities, including in relation to education, the use of languages, representation in public administration and access to media and religious services in minority languages; reiterates that the promotion and protection of human rights, including the rights of national minorities, is a basic precondition for joining the EU;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the adoption of an action plan for the realisation of the rights of national minorities, and the adoption of a decree establishing a fund for national minorities; calls for the full implementation of the action plan and for improved coordination and inclusion of stakeholders; notes that the fund for national minorities is functioning and that its funding has been increased; reiterates its call on Serbia to ensure consistent implementation of legislation on the protection of minorities, including in relation to education, the use of languages, representation in public administration and access to media and religious services in minority languages; acknowledges the active participation of the country’s national minorities in the election cycles and the good practice of establishing polling boards with equitable representation of national minorities; regrets, however, that certain minorities are subject to coercion during electoral campaigns;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Stresses that the promotion and protection of human rights, including the rights of national minorities, is a precondition for joining the EU;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Regrets that some regions, especially border regions, inhabited predominantly by national minorities remain among the most underdeveloped; calls in this regard on enhancing cooperation with neighbouring states in particular by developing transport and communication links that will improve cross-border relations, stimulate economic cooperation, and create incentives for direct investments in these areas;
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Notes that Vojvodina’s cultural diversity contributes to Serbia’s identity;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Notes that Vojvodina’s cultural diversity contributes to Serbia’s identity; stresses that the autonomy of Vojvodina
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Calls for adoption of policies that will secure free radio and television programme in languages of national minorities living in Serbia;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Calls on Serbia to stop the evictions of the refugees from the Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Kosovo and find a viable solution for their housing and access to work and education;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas since the opening of negotiations with Serbia
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Invites the Serbian government to fully implement all international treaties concerning minority rights such as agreement with Republic of Croatia from 2005 on protection of rights of Croatian national minority in Serbia; calls on the authorities to protect existing media and programs in minority languages during the process of privatisation;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Welcomes the finalisation of the long delayed process of school textbooks translation into Bulgarian to make possible the education for the Bulgarian national minority in mother tongue; encourages the Serbian authorities to ensure the sustainability of this process by providing sufficient number of textbooks to adequately address the needs of pupils from the minority; is concerned by the lack of progress on the translation of internal school documentation (school diaries, student grade books, school registers, etc.) for the Bulgarian minority which is enshrined in law, but not followed in practice;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Welcomes the adoption of the new Roma social inclusion strategy for the period 2016-2025 along with an action plan covering education, health, housing and employment; calls for full implementation of the new strategy for Roma inclusion and the action plan; is concerned with the high rate of school drop outs, especially for Roma girls who are forced into child marriages;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Welcomes the adoption of the new Roma social inclusion strategy for the period 2016-2025 along with an action
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Welcomes the adoption of the new Roma social inclusion strategy for the period 2016-2025 along with an action plan covering education, health, housing and employment; calls for full implementation of the new strategy for Roma inclusion and the action plan; highlights the importance of formulating policies that will combat discrimination against Roma and Anti-Gypsism;
Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Welcomes the adoption of the new Roma social inclusion strategy for the period 2016-2025 along with an action plan covering education, health, housing and employment; calls for full
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Welcomes the adoption of the new Roma social inclusion strategy for the period 2016-2025 along with an action plan covering education, health, housing and employment; welcomes the strategy's recognition that Roma women face particular discrimination as a result of both gender and Roma discrimination; calls for full implementation of the new strategy for Roma inclusion and the action plan;
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Welcomes the adoption of the new Roma social inclusion strategy for the period 2016-2025 along with an action plan covering education, health, housing and employment; notes that the majority of Roma live in informal settlements lacking adequate access to fresh water and electricity, suffer from social exclusion and face systematic violations of their rights: calls for full
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 – having regard to the declaration and recommendations adopted at the
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas since the opening of negotiations with Serbia
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17.
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Welcomes the fact that Serbia remains committed to constructive bilateral relations with other enlargement countries and neighbouring Member States; takes positive note of the fact that Serbia has maintained its engagement in a number of regional cooperation initiatives such as the South-East European Cooperation Process, the Regional Cooperation Council, the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA), the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative, the European Union Macro-Regional Strategies for the Danube Region (EUSDR), the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR), the Brdo-Brijuni process, the Western Balkan Six initiative and its connectivity agenda, and the Berlin process; reiterates its call on Serbia to implement the connectivity reform measures associated with the connectivity agenda;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Welcomes the fact that Serbia remains committed to constructive bilateral relations with other enlargement countries and neighbouring Member States; takes positive note of the fact that Serbia has maintained its engagement in a number of regional cooperation initiatives such as the South-East European Cooperation Process, the Regional Cooperation Council, the
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Welcomes the fact that Serbia remains committed to constructive bilateral relations with other enlargement countries and neighbouring Member States; takes positive note of the fact that Serbia has maintained its engagement in a number of regional cooperation initiatives such as the South-East European Cooperation Process, the Regional Cooperation Council, the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA), the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative, the European Union Macro-Regional Strategies for the Danube Region (EUSDR), the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR), the Brdo-Brijuni process, the Western Balkan Six initiative and its connectivity agenda, and the Berlin process; reiterates its call on Serbia to implement the connectivity reform
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Welcomes the fact that Serbia remains committed to constructive bilateral relations with other enlargement countries and neighbouring Member States; takes positive note of the fact that Serbia has maintained its engagement in a number of regional cooperation initiatives such as the South-East European Cooperation Process, the Regional Cooperation Council, the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA), the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative, the European Union Macro-Regional Strategies for the Danube Region (EUSDR), the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR), the Brdo-Brijuni process, the Western Balkan Six initiative and its connectivity agenda, and the Berlin process; welcomes that Serbia took important commitments to implement the Multiannual Action Plan for the development of a Regional Economic Area (REA) in the Western Balkans; reiterates its call on Serbia to implement the connectivity reform measures associated with the connectivity agenda with the cooperation of the donors participating in the process; stresses that outstanding bilateral disputes should not have a detrimental effect on the accession process;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Welcomes the fact that Serbia remains committed to constructive bilateral relations with other enlargement countries and neighbouring Member States; takes positive note of the fact that Serbia has maintained its engagement in a number of regional cooperation initiatives such as the South-East European Cooperation Process, the Regional Cooperation Council, the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA), the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative, the European Union Macro-Regional Strategies for the Danube Region (EUSDR), the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR), the Brdo-Brijuni process, the Western Balkan Six initiative and its connectivity agenda, and the Berlin process; reiterates its call on Serbia to implement the connectivity reform measures associated with the connectivity agenda, without, however, encroaching on the territorial integrity of neighbouring countries; stresses that resolving outstanding bilateral disputes should
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Expresses further support for increased regional cooperation under the “Berlin Process”; welcomed the results of the WB6 process so far and called for the further development of the Regional Economic Area (REA); welcomed the unequivocal support to the European perspective of the Western Balkans reaffirmed at the Sofia Summit on 17 May 2018; strongly supports the Western Balkans partners pledge to continue strengthening good neighbourly relations, regional stability and mutual cooperation;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the adoption of a national strategy for the investigation and prosecution of war crimes; takes note of the adoption of a prosecutorial strategy for the investigation and prosecution of war crimes and urges Serbia to press ahead with all the activities encompassed therein; welcomes the appointment in May 2017 of a new war crimes prosecutor; reiterates its call for the implementation of this strategy, in particular by means of bringing forward indictments, and for the adoption of an operational prosecutorial strategy; calls on Serbia to again cooperate fully with the current Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals; urges the Serbian authorities to continue working on the issue of the fate of missing persons; highlights the importance of the work carried out by the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and its local branches in promoting reconciliation among the youth;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the adoption of a national strategy for the investigation and prosecution of war crimes; welcomes the appointment in May 2017 of a new war
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the adoption of a national strategy for the investigation and prosecution of war crimes; welcomes the appointment in May 2017 of a new war crimes prosecutor; reiterates its call for the implementation of this strategy, in particular by means of bringing forward indictments, and for the adoption of an operational prosecutorial strategy; calls for effective investigation of high-profile war crimes cases; calls on Serbia to cooperate fully with its regional partners in war crime cases; calls on Serbia to again cooperate fully with the current Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals; urges the Serbian authorities to continue working on the issue of the fate of missing persons, including opening state archives related to the war period; urges Serbia to prepare a reparations scheme for victims and their families as an important precondition for reconciliation; points out that a new law on civilian victims should be adopted without any undue delay; highlights the importance of the work carried out by the Regional Youth
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas since the opening of negotiations with Serbia
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the adoption of a national strategy for the investigation and prosecution of war crimes; welcomes the appointment in May 2017 of a new war crimes prosecutor; reiterates its call for the implementation of this strategy, in particular by means of bringing forward indictments, and for the adoption of an operational prosecutorial strategy; calls on Serbia to again cooperate fully with the current Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals; urges the Serbian authorities to continue working on the issue of the fate of missing persons; reiterates its support for the initiative to establish the Regional Commission for the establishment of facts about war crimes and other gross human rights violations in the territory of the former Yugoslavia; highlights the importance of the work carried out by the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and its local branches in promoting reconciliation among the youth;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the adoption of a national strategy for the investigation and prosecution of war crimes; welcomes the appointment in May 2017 of a new war crimes prosecutor; reiterates its call for the implementation of this strategy, in particular by means of bringing forward indictments, and for the adoption of an operational prosecutorial strategy; calls on Serbia to again cooperate fully with the current Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals; urges the Serbian authorities to continue working on the issue of the fate of missing persons, especially with regards to the victims of the Homeland war; highlights the importance of the work carried out by the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO) and its local branches in promoting reconciliation among the youth; 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; calls for agreement on war reparations with Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the adoption of a national strategy for the investigation and prosecution of war crimes and the adoption of an operational prosecutorial strategy; welcomes the appointment in May 2017 of a new war crimes prosecutor; reiterates its call for
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the adoption of a national strategy for the investigation and prosecution of war crimes; notes the adoption of a prosecutorial strategy for investigation and prosecution of war crimes and calls on Serbia to implement effectively all foreseen activities; welcomes the appointment in May 2017 of a new war crimes prosecutor; reiterates its call for the efficient and dedicated implementation of th
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the adoption of a national strategy for the investigation and prosecution of war crimes; notes the adoption of a prosecutorial strategy for investigation and prosecution of war crimes and calls on Serbia to implement decisively all foreseen activities; welcomes the appointment in May 2017 of a new war crimes prosecutor; reiterates its call for
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Welcomes the adoption of a national strategy for the investigation and prosecution of war crimes; notes the adoption of a prosecutorial strategy for investigation and prosecution of war crimes and calls on Serbia to implement decisively all foreseen activities; welcomes the appointment in May 2017 of a new war crimes prosecutor; reiterates its call for the efficient and dedicated implementation of th
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Reiterates its call on the authorities to continue their efforts to eliminate the legacy of the former Communist secret services by making its files open to the public, as a step towards the democratisation of Serbia; calls on Serbia to intensify the process of succession and implementation of obligations relating to the division of the common archive of the former Yugoslavia; reiterates, in this connection, that full access to all archival materials, especially those of the former Yugoslav Secret Services (UDBA) and the Yugoslav People's Army Security Service (KOS) is of vital significance; reiterates its call to the authorities to facilitate access to those archives that concern the former republics of Yugoslavia and to return them to their respective governments if they so request;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Regrets the persisting lack of an objective assessment and understanding of the crimes committed in the former Yugoslavia; stresses the need for far- reaching political decisions and initiatives aimed at establishing responsibilities and raising awareness in schools about Serbia's troubled past; calls for enhanced inclusiveness of education systems across the region so as to eliminate old prejudices and eradicate the seeds of hatred in the new generations; reiterates its support for the initiative to set up a Regional Commission for the establishment of facts about war crimes and other serious violations of human rights committed in the former Yugoslavia, and urges the Serbian government to take the lead in its creation;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. 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); urges the government of Serbia to take the lead on its establishment; underlines the importance of this process and the active engagement of all regional political leaders in order for it to start its work without further delay; calls attention to the Coalition of RECOM’s Proposal of the Action Plan with clear dates and benchmarks;
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20.
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas NATO's attack on the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1999, without a mandate from the United Nations Security Council, was an illegal act of aggression against that country, as illegal as the Anglo-American attack on Iraq in 2003; whereas this attack must be classified as a crime against peace, as defined by the Charter of the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg, signed in London on 8 August, 1945; whereas the politicians and officials who support this policy and its outcome are accomplices who, sooner or later, will come under the jurisdiction of the ad hoc special tribunals established to try these crimes;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Welcomes Serbia’s continued engagement in the normalisation process with Kosovo, and its commitment to the
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Welcomes Serbia’s continued engagement in the normalisation process with Kosovo, and its commitment to the implementation of the agreements reached in the EU
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Welcomes Serbia’s continued engagement in the normalisation process with Kosovo, and its commitment to the implementation of the agreements reached in the EU- facilitated dialogue; welcomes that President Vučić has launched an internal dialogue on Kosovo; reiterates its call to move forward with the full implementation, in good faith and in a timely manner, of all the agreements already reached including the ones on energy and to determinedly continue the normalisation process;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Welcomes Serbia’s continued engagement in the normalisation process with Kosovo, and its commitment to the implementation of the agreements reached in the EU- facilitated dialogue; welcomes that President Vučić has launched an internal dialogue on Kosovo; reiterates its call to move forward with the full implementation, in good faith and in a timely manner, of all the agreements already reached including the ones on energy and to determinedly continue the normalisation process; highlights the importance of creating an association / community of Serb majority municipalities; stresses that the work on a new phase of the dialogue with a view to a comprehensive normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo, to be defined in a legally binding agreement, needs to be accelerated; reiterates its call on the EEAS to carry out an evaluation of the performance of the sides in fulfilling their obligations; calls on Serbian officials to refrain from causing tensions by crossing the border between Serbia and Kosovo without permission; unequivocally condemns the killing of Kosovo Serb politician Oliver Ivanović; considers his murder to be a major blow to the constructive and moderate voices in the Kosovo Serbian community; stresses, as a matter of urgency, the need for genuine cooperation between Kosovar and Serbian investigators and for international support, so that both the perpetrators of the killing and those who ordered it are swiftly brought to justice;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Notes the on-going debate concerning possible adjustments of the border between Serbia and Kosovo, including exchanges of territories; underlines that any changes to internationally recognized borders can only take place after thorough and inclusive debates in the framework of a comprehensive, legally binding agreement on the normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina, and with the full support of all parties concerned; underlines the multi-ethnic nature of both Kosovo and Serbia and that ethnically pure states cannot and should not be the objective in the region; stresses that any border changes should not undermine overall stability in the region and should not represent an alternative to the adequate protection of national minorities;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Considers it imperative that any agreement on possible change of Serbia - Kosovo border could only be acceptable if both parties agree, takes into account the overall stability in the region, and is in agreement with international law;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Believes that the dialogue being steered by the European External Action Service (EEAS) offers a basic framework for bringing about an agreement between Serbia and Kosovo; endorses only those arrangements making for normalisation of relations and cooperation between the two countries, but which will not be based on solutions that could lead to increased border disputes and threaten regional stability;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Expresses its concern over repeated statements by high-ranking politicians putting into question the territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina and condemns any form of nationalist rhetoric aimed at encouraging its disintegration;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Calls on Serbia to implement fully the connectivity reform measures in the energy sector;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bb. whereas 5 Member States (Spain, Romania, Greece, Slovakia and Cyprus) and 2 permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China) do not recognise the independence of the mafia-like entity called the 'Republic of Kosovo', and whereas on 9 November 2015 the General Conference of UNESCO rejected the application for membership of this entity;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Calls on Serbia to develop its energy policy in order to decrease dependence on Russian gas imports; calls on Serbia to implement fully the connectivity reform measures in the energy sector; encourages Serbia to develop competition in the gas market; welcomes the country’s efforts to promote investments in the fields of energy efficiency and renewable energy;
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Calls on Serbia to implement fully the connectivity reform measures in the energy sector; encourages Serbia to develop competition in the gas market and to fulfil the corresponding obligations regarding unbundling as foreseen by the Third Energy Package; welcomes the country’s efforts to promote investments in the fields of energy efficiency and renewable energy;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Calls on Serbia to implement fully the connectivity reform measures in the energy sector; encourages Serbia to develop competition in the gas market; welcomes the country’s efforts to promote investments in the fields of energy efficiency and renewable energy; calls on Serbia to diversify its predominant focus from small hydropower plants (SHPP) to other renewable sources; calls on Serbia to introduce mandatory environmental assessments to all SHPP since there is a number of contested SHPP projects which threaten the livelihoods of the local population and access to drinking water; encourages Serbia to speed up the process of building institutions and funds for combating climate change;
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Welcomes Serbia's efforts to prioritise infrastructure investments and underlines the importance of increased connectivity within the Western Balkans, as well as between the Western Balkans and the European Union, a key factor for growth and jobs which will bring clear benefits for the region’s economies and citizens. Recalls also that the adoption of technical standards and the implementation of soft measures such as aligning and simplifying border crossing procedures, railway reforms, information systems, road safety and maintenance schemes, third party access and strengthening the capacity of social partners are equally important to the economy but also for improving public services;
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Commends the Serbian authorities for completing their part of the highway section between Nis and Sofia; notes that more efforts need to be put in the economic and social development of the border regions in order to prevent them from depopulation;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Welcomes the joint commitment signed by Serbia and Bulgaria on 17 May 2018, on the occasion of the Western Balkans summit of Leaders in Sofia, to build the gas interconnector between the two countries and the adoption of IPA 2018 package that includes the strategically important infrastructure project “Nis-Merdare-Pristina highway of peace” that will enable a better transport connection between central Serbia and Kosovo and has symbolic significance for relations in the region;
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. Expresses its deep concern at the alarming level of air pollution in Serbia whereby, according to World Health Organisations data, in 2016 some 6500 people died of respiratory ailments; calls, in this regard, on the Serbian authorities to adopt the necessary short-term measures to tackle this situation and to reform effectively in the medium and long-term transport and mobility policies in the big cities;
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 6 a (new) Social dialogue, trade union rights and labour relations
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 6 b (new) Recalls that one of the pillars of the European social model is social dialogue, a fundamental tool for advocating the rights of all citizens, and that trade union rights including the right to strike should be respected in line with international standards. Regular consultation between the government and social partners is instrumental in the prevention of social tension and conflict, particularly during economic crisis and transformation processes, as well as for advancing the technology and workers qualification necessary for the socio-economic development of any European community;
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution Subheading 6 c (new) Underlines that it is essential for social dialogue to go beyond the exchange of information, and interested parties should be consulted on important laws before they enter parliamentary procedure. Therefore, calls on the Serbian authorities to strengthen the capacity of social partners and make full use of the problem-solving potential of social dialogue, facilitate joint meetings and foster a culture of mutual understanding; recalls that labour market policies will have to tackle persistent unemployment, the rise of atypical and precarious jobs and the integration of employees of former state-owned companies; regrettably, the trade union movement in Serbia is fragmented, often confined to the public sector only, and its members face a number of difficulties in negotiating and concluding collective agreements with employers;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas Serbia has been
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas Serbia has contributed to strengthening regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations, as well as peace and stability, reconciliation and a climate conducive to addressing open bilateral issues from the past;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas rule of law is a fundamental value on which the EU is founded and which is at the heart of both the Enlargement Process and the Stabilisation and Association Process, and whereas reforms are needed to tackle the important remaining challenges in this area, notably in ensuring an independent, impartial, accountable and efficient judiciary, and in the fight against corruption and organised crime, as well as in the protection of fundamental rights;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas Serbia has ratified all fundamental International Labour Organization Conventions, including especially the Convention on Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise, 1948 (No. 87), the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention, 1949 (No. 98), and Forced Labour Convention,1930 (No. 29);
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas the implementation of the legal framework on the protection of minorities needs to be fully guaranteed, especially as regards education, the use of languages, access to media and religious services in minority languages, and appropriate political representation of national minorities at local, regional, and national levels;
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 – having regard to the declaration and recommendations adopted at the seventh EU- Serbia Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee (SAPC) meeting of 20-21 December 2017 and the
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D b (new) Db. whereas the situation regarding the freedom of expression and the independence of media remains a particularly serious concern, which needs to be addressed in a determined and effective way as a matter of priority;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D b (new) Db. whereas the application of Articles 2 and 3 of the Serbian Law on the Organisation and Jurisdiction of Government Authorities in War Crimes Proceedings constitutes a violation of generally accepted principles of international criminal law;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D c (new) Dc. Whereas Vojislav Šešelj, a member of the Serbian National Assembly who has been convicted by the Appeals Chamber of the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals of crimes against humanity, uses public space to disseminate hate speech, is abusing his National Assembly office, openly makes threats against opposition representatives and members of the Croatian national minority, and, during a visit by the Croatian Parliament Delegation to the Serbian Assembly, caused an incident and desecrated the Croatian flag;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas Serbia benefits from pre- accession assistance under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), with a total indicative allocation of EUR 1.5 billion for 2014-2020; whereas a revised indicative allocation of IPA II for Serbia for the period of 2018-2020 is EUR 72
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas Serbia benefits from pre- accession assistance under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA II), with a total indicative allocation of EUR 1.5 billion for 2014-2020; whereas a revised indicative allocation of IPA II for Serbia for the period of 2018-2020 is EUR 72
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the continued engagement of Serbia on the path of integration into the European Union;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 37 #
1. Welcomes the continued engagement of Serbia on the path of integration into the European Union; calls on Serbia as well as the European Commission to actively promote this strategic decision among the Serbian
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the continued engagement of Serbia on the path of integration into the European Union; calls on the Serbia, as well as the European Commission to actively promote this strategic decision among the Serbian and EU public;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the continued engagement of Serbia on the path of integration into the European Union; calls
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 – having regard to the declaration and recommendations adopted at the seventh EU-Serbia Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee (SAPC) meeting of 20-21 December 2017 and the
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the continued engagement of Serbia on the path of integration into the European Union; calls on Serbia to actively promote this strategic decision among the Serbian public, including by promoting enhanced awareness of Serbian citizens about funding from the EU budget directed to Serbia;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Underlines that the thorough implementation of reforms and policies
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Underlines that the thorough implementation of reforms and policies remains a key indicator of a successful integration process; calls on Serbia to improve the planning, coordination and monitoring of the implementation of new legislation and policies; warns against the consequences of inadequate transposition of important EU laws on the alignment with the acquis;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Underlines that the thorough implementation of reforms and policies remains a key indicator of a successful integration process; calls on Serbia to further improve the planning, coordination and monitoring of the implementation of new legislation and policies; welcomes the adoption of a third revision of the National program for the adoption of EU acquis, for the period 2018-2021, as a comprehensive plan for the harmonization of EU legislation;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Underlines that the thorough implementation of reforms and policies remains a key indicator of a successful integration process; calls on Serbia to improve the planning, coordination and monitoring of the implementation of new legislation and policies; calls on European Commission in designing the new Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPAIII) to take into account the differences of accession progress and complexity of required reforms in EU candidate countries;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 c (new) 2c. 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, Serbia could potentially be ready for the membership by 2025;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Calls on the Council and the European Commission to support opening of all technically prepared chapters without further delay and accelerate the overall accession negotiation process;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Calls on the European Commission in designing the new Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA III) to take into account the differences of accession progress in EU candidate countries, complexity of the reforms in Serbia in terms of human and financial resources, and in case of Serbia to allow programming and implementation of IPA III in line with the principles and procedures similar and applicable to the post accession ESI Funds;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 d (new) 2d. 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 Serbia to the European Union as outlined in the Western Balkans Strategy of February 2018;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Points out that despite the relevant amount of EU money spent in Serbia within the framework of IPA funds over the years, the perception of EU assistance in Serbian public opinion is very low; urges the Commission to step up efforts so as to increase the visibility and inform correctly the Serbian people about all the projects and programmes carried out in the country with EU aid;
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 – having regard to the declaration and recommendations adopted at the
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Welcomes the successful completion of the IPA 2018 programming process resulting in the EUR 179.1 million EU contribution to the reforms in environment and climate change, competitiveness and social inclusion sectors; welcomes the signature of the Financing Agreement for IPARD II granting EU contribution of EUR 175million for implementation of agricultural measure, as well as signature of the first Financing Agreement for IPA 2017 programme allowing for EUR 41.2 million EU support to the judiciary reform and further harmonization and enforcement of the acquis;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Welcomes the progress made by Serbia in developing a functioning market economy, ensuring economic growth and preserving macroeconomic and monetary stability; stresses that
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Welcomes the progress made by Serbia in developing a functioning market economy, ensuring economic growth and preserving macroeconomic and monetary stability; stresses that Serbia has made good progress in addressing some of the policy weaknesses that have been an issue in the past, in particular through budget consolidation;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Welcomes the progress made by Serbia in developing a functioning market economy, ensuring economic growth and preserving macroeconomic and monetary stability; stresses that Serbia has made good progress in addressing some of the policy weaknesses that have been an issue in the past, in particular through budget consolidation; underlines that the restructuring and privatisation of state- owned enterprises has partially advanced; stresses the paramount importance to Serbia’s economy of small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs); underlines the importance of developing entrepreneurial skills among youth;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Welcomes the progress made by Serbia in developing a functioning market economy, ensuring economic growth and preserving macroeconomic and monetary stability; stresses that Serbia has made good progress in addressing some of the policy weaknesses that have been an issue in the past, in particular through budget consolidation; underlines that the restructuring and privatisation of state- owned enterprises has partially advanced; stresses the paramount importance to Serbia’s economy of small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs); supports Serbia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO);
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Welcomes the progress made by Serbia in developing a functioning market economy, ensuring economic growth and preserving macroeconomic and monetary stability; stresses that although Serbia has made good progress in addressing some of the policy weaknesses that have been an issue in the past, in particular through budget consolidation, unemployment and economic inactivity are still high, particularly among women and youth and the private sector is underdeveloped and hampered by weaknesses in the rule of law and the enforcement of fair competition; underlines that the restructuring and privatisation of state- owned enterprises has partially advanced; stresses the paramount importance to Serbia’s economy of small and medium- sized enterprises (SMEs) which face a number of challenges, including high and unpredictable para-fiscal charges, and difficult and costly access to finance;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Acknowledges the slight decrease of the risk-of-poverty rate but raises concern about persistent unemployment, especially among the young, one of the most vulnerable sections of Serbian society; stresses the importance of investments in education and training, including by addressing the gap between skills and labour demand, in preventing brain drain and the proliferation of precarious jobs. Similarly, there is little progress as regards women's position, who enjoy lower employment and productivity rates, as well as lower salaries compared to men;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Calls on Serbia to strengthen tripartite dialogue; expresses deep concern in regards to violations of workers right’s in several Serbian companies and lack of support on the side of state in resolving the issues while taking in account interest of all stakeholders, including workers; calls on Serbia to regulate the work of intermediary agencies for migrant workers and stop severe breaches of their rights;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. Calls on Serbia to provide solid grounds for decent working conditions and foster employment primarily among youth and women; calls on Serbia to reverse the introduction of dual education system which will force high school students to work for 70% of minimum wage; calls on Serbia to stop its plans to change the law on social assistance that will condition the receipt of welfare on beneficiaries' willingness to work what violates ratified ILO convention on Forced Labour;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 c (new) 3c. Encourages Serbia to introduce plans for development of a sector of social economy aligned with the experiences and practices inside of the European Union;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 – having regard to the
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Calls for the Statutory Social Security Contributions Act and the Health Insurance Act to be amended so as to prevent discrimination against small farmers and lay down a genuine basis for the payment of contributions in proportion to property size;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Takes note of the presidential elections on 2 April 2017;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Takes note of the presidential elections on 2 April 2017
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Takes note of the presidential elections on 2 April 2017;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Takes note of the presidential elections on 2 April 2017 and calls on the authorities to ensure that standards for free and fair elections are in line with international standards; welcomes the general conduct of the elections; calls on the authorities to fully address the recommendations of the OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Takes note of the presidential elections on 2 April 2017; welcomes the general conduct of the elections; calls on the authorities to fully address and implement the recommendations of the OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission; calls on the authorities to properly investigate claims of irregularities, violence and intimidation that arose during the electoral process;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Takes note of the presidential
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Takes note of the presidential elections on 2 April 2017 and calls on the authorities to ensure that procedures for free and fair elections are in line with international standards; welcomes the general conduct of the elections; calls on the authorities to fully address the recommendations of the OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission and to engage in dialogue with domestic independent election observation missions; calls on the authorities to properly investigate claims of irregularities, violence and intimidation that arose during the electoral process;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Takes note of the presidential elections on 2 April 2017; welcomes the general conduct of the elections;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 – having regard to the
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on Serbia to progressively align its foreign and security policy to that of the EU
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on Serbia to
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on Serbia
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on Serbia to progressively align its foreign and security policy to that of the EU, including its policy on Russia; considers that taking into account the integration path of Serbia to the EU, more emphasis should be put to joint military exercises with the EU and NATO, instead of Russia and Belarus; welcomes Serbia’s important contribution and continued participation in international peacekeeping operations;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls on Serbia to progressively align its foreign and security policy to that of the EU, including its policy on Russia; welcomes Serbia’s important contribution and continued participation in
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Regrets that in December 2016 Serbia was one of the 26 countries that did not support the resolution on Crimea at the United Nations;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Recognises Serbia’s commitment to military neutrality; in that context welcomes Serbia’s efforts to foster dialogue and cooperation with NATO; welcomes Serbia’s involvement in the EU’s EUNAVFOR CSDP mission;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Commends Serbia’s constructive approach in managing the effects of the migration and refugee crisis, and the substantial efforts the country has made to provide shelter and humanitarian supplies
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 – having regard to the
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Commends Serbia’s constructive approach in managing the effects of the migration and refugee crisis, and the substantial efforts the country has made to provide shelter and humanitarian supplies, primarily with EU support;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Commends Serbia’s constructive approach in managing the effects of the migration and refugee crisis, and the substantial efforts the country has made to provide shelter and humanitarian supplies, primarily with EU support;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Commends Serbia’s constructive approach in managing the effects of the migration and refugee crisis, and the substantial efforts the country has made to provide shelter and humanitarian supplies, primarily with EU support; urges Serbia to progressively align its visa policy with that of the EU, and to put in place a robust return mechanism for irregular migrants, which is in line with the EU acquis;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Commends Serbia’s constructive approach in managing the effects of the migration and refugee crisis, and the substantial efforts the country has made to provide shelter and humanitarian supplies, primarily with EU support; urges Serbia to
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Notes with concern that nonaligned visa policy, i.e. liberalisation towards Iran opened a possibility for illegal migration and smuggling towards EU countries, as well as neighbouring non-EU countries, such as Bosnia and Herzegovina from where migrants continue their journey to the EU;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Urges Serbia to step up its reform efforts in the area of rule of law, and in particular to ensure the independence and overall efficiency of the judicial system; stresses that special focus should be put on implementing effective reform in this area; notes that while some progress has been made in reducing the backlog of old enforcement cases, and in putting in place measures to harmonise court practice, judicial independence in Serbia is not fully assured; calls on Serbia to strengthen the accountability, impartiality,
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Urges Serbia to step up its reform efforts in the area of rule of law, and in particular to ensure the independence and overall efficiency of the judicial system; stresses that special focus should be put on implementing effective reform in this area; notes that while some progress has been made in reducing the backlog of old enforcement cases, and in putting in place measures to harmonise court practice, judicial independence in Serbia is not fully assured; calls on Serbia to strengthen the accountability, impartiality, professionalism and overall efficiency of the judiciary, and to establish a free legal aid system ensuring the broad range of free legal aid providers, including civil society organisations;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Urges Serbia to step up its reform efforts in the area of rule of law, and in particular to ensure the independence and overall efficiency of the judicial system; stresses that special focus should be put on implementing effective reform in this area; notes that while some progress has been made in reducing the backlog of old enforcement cases, and in putting in place measures to harmonise court practice, judicial independence in Serbia is not fully assured; calls on Serbia to strengthen the accountability, impartiality, professionalism and overall efficiency of the judiciary, and to establish a free legal aid system ensuring the broad range of free legal aid providers, including civil society organisations;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Urges Serbia to step up its reform efforts in the area of rule of law, and in particular to ensure the independence and overall efficiency of the judicial system; stresses that special focus should be put on implementing effective reform in this area; notes that while some progress has been made in reducing the backlog of old enforcement cases, and in putting in place measures to harmonise court practice, judicial independence in Serbia is not fully assured; calls on Serbia to strengthen the accountability, impartiality, professionalism and overall efficiency of the judiciary, to reduce delays in court decisions and to establish a free legal
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 – having regard to the seventh meeting of the Accession Conference with Serbia at Ministerial level held on 11 December 2017 and to the eight meeting held on 25 June 2018,
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Urges Serbia to step up its reform efforts in the area of rule of law, and in particular to ensure the independence and overall efficiency of the judicial system; stresses that special focus should be put on implementing effective reform in this area; notes that while some progress has been made in reducing the backlog of old enforcement cases, and in putting in place measures to harmonise court practice, judicial independence in Serbia is not fully assured; calls on Serbia to strengthen the accountability, impartiality, professionalism and overall efficiency of the judiciary, and to establish a free legal aid system; calls for the implementation of the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Urges Serbia to step up its reform efforts in the area of rule of law, and in particular to ensure the independence and overall efficiency of the judicial system; stresses that special focus should be put on implementing effective reform in this area; notes that while some progress has been made in reducing the backlog of old enforcement cases, and in putting in place measures to harmonise court practice, judicial independence in Serbia is not fully assured; calls on Serbia to strengthen the accountability, impartiality, professionalism and overall efficiency of the judiciary, and to establish a free legal aid system; underlines that a creation of unified IT system and training of judges and staff could furthermore improve the performance of the Serbian judiciary, calls on therefore the European Commission to increase its financial and technical assistance in this regard;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Urges Serbia to step up its reform efforts in the area of rule of law, and in particular to ensure the independence and overall efficiency of the judicial system; stresses that special focus should be put on implementing effective reform in this area; notes that while some progress has been made in reducing the backlog of old enforcement cases, and in putting in place measures to harmonise court practice, judicial independence in Serbia is not fully assured and the scope for political influence over judiciary remains a concern; calls on Serbia to strengthen the accountability, impartiality,
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Reiterates the importance of intensifying the fight against corruption and urges Serbia to show a clear commitment to
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Reiterates the importance of intensifying the fight against corruption and
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8.
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Reiterates the importance of intensifying the fight against corruption and urges Serbia to show a clear commitment to tackle this issue and demonstrate non-tolerance against corruption and rule of law abuses; welcomes the adoption of the amendments made in the economic crimes section of the country’s criminal code; reiterates its call
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Reiterates the importance of intensifying the fight against corruption and urges Serbia to show a clear commitment to tackle this issue; welcomes the adoption of the amendments made in the economic crimes section of the country’s criminal code; calls to step up implementation of the national anti- corruption strategy and the action plan; reiterates its call to swiftly adopt a new law on the Anti-
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Reiterates the importance of intensifying the fight against corruption and urges Serbia to show a clear commitment to tackle this issue; welcomes the adoption of the amendments made in the economic crimes section of the country’s criminal code and invites Serbia to amend criminal offences provisions set in other laws; reiterates its call to swiftly adopt a new law on the Anti-
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