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2018/2149(INI) 2018 Commission report on Kosovo
Next event: Indicative plenary sitting date, 1st reading/single reading 2018/11/28
Lead committee dossier: AFET/8/13290
Legal Basis RoP 81-p4
Next event: Indicative plenary sitting date, 1st reading/single reading 2018/11/28
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| Lead | AFET | ŠOLTES Igor (Verts/ALE) | ADAKTUSSON Lars (EPP), PANZERI Pier Antonio (S&D), DZHAMBAZKI Angel (ECR), VAUTMANS Hilde (ALDE), KOHLÍČEK Jaromír (GUE/NGL), 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
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2018/04/19
Non-legislative basic document published
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SWD(2018)0156
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PURPOSE: to present a Commission staff working document on the Kosovo 2018 report in the context of EU enlargement. BACKGROUND: the EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) has been in force since April 2016. In order to define reform priorities, the Kosovo government together with the European Commission launched in November 2016 the European Reform Agenda (ERA). The Agenda outlines priority actions in the fields of good governance and the rule of law, competitiveness and investment climate, and employment and education. The implementation of the ERA is ongoing. CONTENT: as regards alignment with European standards, Kosovo is at an early stage. Legislative alignment has continued in some areas but implementation is weak. Some progress was made in the area of free movement of goods and services, public procurement and competition as well as in improving the business environment. In the area of taxation and customs, some progress was also made in collecting revenue and simplifying administrative procedures, but Kosovo should step up the fight against the informal economy and tax evasion. The energy sector continues to face serious challenges. No progress has been achieved to address environmental issues. Overall, Kosovo needs to improve its administrative capacity and coordination, across all sectors, to ensure effective implementation of the acquis. A summary of the main chapters of the report is as follows: Political and economic dialogue: Kosovo held early elections in June 2017. A new Assembly and government took office in September. So far, however, the new ruling coalition has had limited success in bringing forward EU related reforms and building consensus on key strategic issues for Kosovo. The continuing political fragmentation and polarisation have adversely affected the role of the Assembly and have impacted the effectiveness of the government. The ratification of the border/boundary demarcation agreement with Montenegro in March 2018 was an important breakthrough. As regards the economic criteria, Kosovo has made good progress and is at an early stage of developing a functioning market economy. The business environment has improved. However, the informal economy remains widespread. Kosovo has made some progress and is at an early stage in terms of capacity to cope with competitive pressure and market forces within the EU. No progress was made on improving the quality of education and addressing skills gaps in the labour market. Kosovo made some progress in improving road infrastructure but large infrastructure gaps in the railway and energy sectors remain. Structural changes in the economy are slow as it remains reliant on the retail trade sector. Integration with the EU is hampered by the slow implementation of the SAA. Judicial system: Kosovo's judicial system is at an early stage. The integration of Kosovo Serb judges and prosecutors and their support staff across Kosovo into the Kosovo judicial system was a big achievement of 2017. The judiciary is still vulnerable to undue political influence and rule of law institutions need sustained efforts to build up their capacities. The administration of justice remains slow and inefficient. Corruption and organised crime: Kosovo is at an early stage of preparation in the fight against corruption and organised crime. Law enforcement agencies struggle to effectively fight organised crime in the north of Kosovo. Some progress was made in the fight against terrorism, including through measures to tackle violent extremism and radicalisation and in preventing citizens from joining conflicts abroad. The Kosovo authorities need to be more effective in their efforts to fight money laundering and the relevant law should be brought in line with EU acquis and international standards.
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SWD(2018)0156
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- Non-legislative basic document published: SWD(2018)0156
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2018/2149(INI)
2018/09/10
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235 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 – having regard to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the EU and Kosovo*, in force since 1 April 2016, * This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence. [This mention should be applied to the entire document]
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Notes that visa liberalisation must be
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Notes that visa liberalisation must be coupled with sustained accomplishments in fighting organised crime, drug trafficking, people smuggling and corruption, along with clear efforts to tackle irregular migration flows and to bring down the number of
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Takes positive note of the steep reduction in the number of asylum requests and readmissions of Kosov
Amendment 104 #
13. Takes positive note of the steep reduction in the number of asylum requests and readmissions of Kosovar citizens, and of applications for readmission agreements; takes positive note of the new reintegration strategy and calls for it to be fully operational to reach more returnees and to focus on sustainable assistance services related to income generation;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Commends Kosovo’s efforts in stemming the outflow of foreign fighters, composed almost exclusively by Islamic jihadists, and tackling terrorist threats; calls for active regional cooperation in countering potential terrorist activities and disrupting financial flows destined for terrorist financing; urges Kosovo to address online radicalisation and external extremist influences; underlines the importance of terrorism prevention, and of the prosecution of suspected fighters, as well as of the rehabilitation, education and social reintegration of
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14.
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Commends Kosovo’s efforts in stemming the outflow of foreign fighters and tackling terrorist threats; calls for active regional cooperation in countering potential terrorist activities and disrupting financial flows destined for terrorist financing; urges Kosovo to address online radicalisation and external extremist influences; underlines the importance of terrorism prevention, and of the rehabilitation, education and social reintegration of returned fighters and their families; stresses the need to prevent the radicalisation of prisoners and to actively work on the deradicalisation of prisoners;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Commends Kosovo’s efforts in stemming the outflow of foreign fighters and tackling terrorist threats; calls for active regional cooperation in countering potential terrorist activities and disrupting financial flows destined for terrorist financing; urges Kosovo to address online radicalisation and external extremist influences; underlines the importance of
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. 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
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Unequivocally condemns the killing of Kosovo Serb politician Oliver Ivanović; considers his murder to be a major blow to the constructive and
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. 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 Kosov
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Regrets the reluctance
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Regrets reluctance to handle war crimes cases; underlines the importance of clear political commitment to prosecution of these cases; urges the Kosovar authorities to demonstrate their firm and sustained commitment to the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor Office in the Hague; underlines the need to fully comply with international obligations regarding the Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor's Office; expresses its deep concern about attempts by members of the Kosovo Assembly to abrogate the Law on the Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor’s Office in December 2017; deeply regrets the fact that these attempts resulted in a failure to adopt joint recommendations following the postponement of the fourth meeting of the EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee (SAPC) to 17-18 January 2018; calls for a constructive approach to EU-Kosovo SAPC and thus enhancing parliamentary cooperation;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Regrets reluctance to handle war crimes cases; urges the Kosovar authorities to demonstrate their firm and sustained commitment to the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor Office in the Hague; urges to increase mutual legal cooperation between Kosovo’s and Serbia’s prosecution offices, especially in cases where the suspects for war crimes are ethnic Serbs, residing mainly in Serbia; expresses its deep concern about attempts by members of the Kosovo Assembly to abrogate the Law on the Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor’s Office in December 2017; deeply regrets the fact that these attempts resulted in a failure to adopt joint recommendations following the postponement of the fourth meeting of the EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee (SAPC) to 17-18 January 2018
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Regrets reluctance to handle war crimes cases; urges the Kosovar authorities to demonstrate their firm and sustained commitment to the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor Office in the Hague in accordance with international obligations; is concerned of the preferential treatment of convicted war criminals in the country; expresses its deep concern about attempts by members of the Kosovo Assembly to abrogate the Law on the Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor’s Office in December 2017; deeply regrets the fact that these attempts resulted in a failure to adopt joint recommendations following the postponement of the fourth meeting of the EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee (SAPC) to 17-18 January 2018;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16.
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Regrets reluctance to handle war crimes cases; urges the Kosov
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Regrets that the end of the mandate of the ICTY in December 2017 has left several challenges open in ensuring accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity and genocide; welcomes the initiative to the creation of an official, intergovernmental, extrajudicial, regional commission for the establishment of the facts about war crimes and other gross human rights violations, including the investigations on missing persons, committed in the former SFRY from 1991 to 2001; urges all the countries from Western Balkans to actively engaged in this process;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Notes th
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Notes the important role played by the EU Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) in strengthening independent justice, police and customs systems; acknowledges, moreover, the preventive and reconciliatory role of EULEX in prosecuting and adjudicating in cases of war crimes, corruption and organised crime, and its continuing efforts to identify missing persons; regrets however several weaknesses in the mission’s management; recommends an effective assessment to improve similar future missions;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Welcomes the initiative by the President of Kosovo to establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission in order to develop a comprehensive and inclusive approach, as well as a locally and nationally owned process to dealing with the past; stresses the importance to swiftly address the problem of missing persons from the 1990s conflicts, as well as the yet-to-be uncovered gravesites to fully solve cases;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Reiterates its call on EULEX to increase its effectiveness and uphold the highest standards of transparency and a zero-tolerance approach to corruption, maladministration, misconduct and political pressure and interference;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 a (new) 19a. Takes note of EULEX’s new mandate and its end date; stresses however the prevalence of concrete progress in the country over a set timetable;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls for the enforcement of the human rights framework to be prioritised, and backed by sufficient coordination and funding
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls for the enforcement of the human rights framework to be prioritised, and backed by sufficient coordination and funding, especially in the field of gender equality, child and labour protection, social exclusion and discrimination against persons with disabilities and minorities, including LGBTI people;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls for the enforcement of the human rights framework to be prioritised, and backed by sufficient coordination and
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls for the enforcement of the human rights framework to be prioritised, and backed by sufficient coordination and funding, especially in the field of gender equality, child and labour protection, social exclusion and discrimination against persons with disabilities and minorities
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls for the enforcement of the
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls for the enforcement of the human rights framework to be highly prioritised, and backed by relevant and sufficient coordination and funding, especially in the field of gender equality, child and labour protection, social exclusion and discrimination against persons with disabilities and minorities, including LGBTI people; underlines the need to reinforce the Agency for Gender Equality and the National Coordinator for the Protection from Domestic Violence and to strengthen prevention and enforcement of justice against related offences;
Amendment 135 #
20. Calls for the enforcement of the human rights framework to be prioritised, and backed by sufficient coordination and funding, especially in the field of gender equality, child and labour protection, social exclusion and discrimination against persons with disabilities and minorities, including LGBTI and Roma1a people; underlines the need to reinforce the Agency for Gender Equality and the National Coordinator for the Protection from Domestic Violence and to strengthen prevention; _________________ 1a The word ‘Roma’ is used as an umbrella term which includes different related groups, whether sedentary or not, such as Roma, Ashkalis, Égyptiens, etc., that may be diverse in culture and lifestyles;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls for the enforcement of the human rights framework to be prioritised, and backed by sufficient coordination and funding, especially in the field of gender equality, child and labour protection, social exclusion and discrimination against persons with disabilities and minorities, including LGBTI people, Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities; underlines the need to reinforce the Agency for Gender Equality and the National Coordinator for
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls for the enforcement of the human rights framework to be prioritised, and backed by sufficient coordination and funding, especially in the field of gender equality, child and labour protection, social exclusion and discrimination against persons with disabilities and minorities, including LGBTI people; underlines the need to reinforce the Agency for Gender Equality and the National Coordinator for the Protection from Domestic Violence and to strengthen prevention; expresses concerns for continued discrimination against minority communities in Kosovo;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Calls for the enforcement of the human rights framework to be prioritised, and backed by sufficient coordination and funding, especially in the field of gender
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Calls on the Kosovar authorities to address minorities issues as a priority; underlines that all minorities have the right to their cultural and linguistic rights;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Regrets that minorities, such us Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptians continue to face problems acquiring personal documents, affecting their ability to access health care, social assistance, and education; highlights that the implementation of the strategy adopted in 2016 for the integration of Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian communities was insufficient;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Welcomes the adoption of the new Strategy and Action Plan for Inclusion of Roma and Ashkali communities in Kosovo society 2017-2021, but expresses its serious concerns about its limited application as regards the agreed budgetary allocations and the implementation and coordination mechanisms;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Calls for additional efforts to resolve Roma, Ashkali, and Balkan Egyptians problems in regard to acquiring personal documents which affects their ability to access health care, social assistance and education;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 c (new) 20c. Condemns the deeply-rooted stigmatisation and social exclusion of Roma arising from anti-Gypsyism and the existing wide gap between marginalised Roma and neighbouring non-Roma relating to their rights and opportunities;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 d (new) 20d. Notes with concern that the results of the 2017 survey on marginalised Roma in Kosovo shows their limited access to opportunities in every aspect of human development, such as basic rights, education, health, housing, employment and their living standards;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 e (new) 20e. Urges Kosovo to improve the situation of minorities, including Roma, in their access to education, to prevent their early school leaving and segregation in classrooms;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 f (new) 20f. Calls on Kosovo authorities to take immediate action on the severe issue of statelessness in Kosovo and specifically to reinstate the citizenship of the stateless in the country, many of whom are Roma;
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 g (new) 20g. Calls on the Kosovar authorities to take the necessary steps to improve the situation of Roma in the labour market by paying special attention to the reduction of informal employment being the highest of the region, to implement the Law No.03/L-149 for Civil Service, to condemn their discrimination at work and by health institutions, and to improve their housing conditions;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 h (new) 20h. Calls for taking an active role in the regional cooperation of the Roma Integration 2020 project implemented by the Regional Cooperation Council;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Welcomes the first Pride event held in October 2017 in Kosovo; regrets that there is a persistent discrimination that had registered an increase of hate speeches online against LGBTI people in connection with Gay Pride in Pristina;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 reaffirms the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and thus of the Republic of Serbia, which is its successor State in international law, and whereas therefore the restoration of the sovereignty of Serbia over its entire territory is a legally binding international obligation; whereas this obligation is being trampled on by the European Union, which is putting pressure on Serbia to renounce its right to respect for its territorial integrity and national sovereignty;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Notes that further efforts are needed to protect the rights of all minorities in Kosovo, through the full implementation of the relevant legislation; recommends that the rights of people with historical Bulgarian ethnicity in the Gora and Zhupa regions be enshrined in law and ensured in practice; urges the Kosovan authorities to protect the historical Bulgarian minority from political oppression;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Welcomes the willingness of the authorities to recognise the Bulgarian minority in the country; calls the Assembly to swiftly consider the petition submitted by 423 Bulgarians living in the Gora and Zhupa regions; believes that the recognition of the Bulgarian minority will positively affect the livelihood of these communities by strengthening their rights and freedoms and will positively affect the bilateral relations with Bulgaria;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 i (new) 20i. Notes with concern that Kosovo has made limited progress in the area of the rights of people with disabilities; calls on Kosovo to safeguard non- discrimination and equal opportunities to people with disabilities, with special emphasis on their rights to independent living and community inclusion;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Reiterates that the draft law on freedom of religion needs to be swiftly adopted;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Regrets the lack of implementation of legal framework for gender equality, and strategy and action plan on protection against domestic violence; is concerned with high discrimination of women in the labour market, the judiciary and the police; notes with disappointment the challenges women face with property ownership and inheritance; urges without delay a strong gender mainstreaming in laws and policies; stresses the need for introduction of legal definitions of domestic violence and sexual harassment in the Criminal Code, and for sustainably funded shelters for victims of gender- based violence and human trafficking;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 j (new) 20j. Calls on the authorities of Kosovo to address gender mainstreaming as a priority and take concrete steps to gender mainstream all policies, including the European Reform Agenda, and to ensure that governing bodies and authorities lead by example; expresses its concern about the under-representation of women in decision-making positions, in particular ministerial positions (12% in 2017);
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 k (new) 20k. Calls on the Kosovar authorities to enhance cooperation with civil society organisations, including women’s organisations, whose role is key for a well-functioning democracy; urges Kosovo to set up adequate mechanisms to ensure inclusive dialogue with civil society actors on key reforms including at local level;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Calls for adequate response for domestic violence and violence against women, children and endangered groups; expresses its concern that there was no adequate police and judiciary response to such cases;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 l (new) 20l. Urges Kosovo to safeguard the full and timely implementation of gender equality and anti-discrimination legislation and to monitor its effect on women coming from disadvantaged and marginalized social groups; calls on Kosovo to safeguard all women’s unhindered access to justice, to provide free legal aid for women who have been victims of gender-based violence, with special attention to Roma women, women with disabilities and women living in rural and remote areas; strengthen the role and capacity of its relevant authorities concerning the protection and rehabilitation of victims, as well as working proactively with men not to commit violence against women, and increase the number and capacity of its state-run shelters;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 c (new) 20c. Expresses its deep concern to the fact that domestic violence remained widespread in Kosovo and that the response from police and judges is still inadequate; underlines the need to reinforce the Agency for Gender Equality and the National Coordinator for the Protection from Domestic Violence and to strengthen prevention; urges Kosovo to sign, ratify and implement the Istanbul Convention;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas 114 countries including 23 of the 28 EU Member States have recognized Kosovo’s independence;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 m (new) 20m. Calls on Kosovo to address the issue of justice for the estimated 20 000 women who were subjected to systematic sexual violence during the war; condemns that perpetrators have escaped prosecution whilst survivors have been marginalised, forgotten and denied access to justice; urges that those responsible for the crimes against them must be brought to justice and the authorities must provide adequate healthcare and psycho-social support to the victims to overcome the trauma and rebuild their lives; reminds of the link between sexual violence during war and conflict and, if not properly addressed, the higher degree of continuation of gender-based violence in post-conflict countries;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Expresses its deep concern at the increasing number of cases of domestic violence; calls on the Kosovo authorities and enforcement agencies to adopt a more stringent and effective action to fight this kind of violence with regard, in particular, to responding promptly to the calls for help of the victims and to ensuring their protection and assistance;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 d (new) 20d. Calls on the Kosovo Assembly to take into consideration the position paper jointly signed by the EU, UNICEF, KOFM and Save the Children when drafting the Child Protection Law;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Stresses the need to adopt the new draft law on freedom of association of NGOs and to further and better clarify the rules setting up, registering, operating, suspending, terminating and de- registering NGOs; calls for further efforts to ensure meaningful involvement and cooperation of CSOs at the national and local level, as well as to increase women representation especially in local decision-making positions;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 n (new) 20n. Calls for an increased attention when drafting and implementing legislation in areas affecting civil society space, to ensure that the legislation does not place disproportionate burdens on civil society organisations, does not have a discriminatory impact or diminish civil society space; underlines the need for public funding available for CSOs working on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, including watchdog and advocacy organizations, including for small grassroots organisations, CSOs should be free to receive funding from other donors, such as private donors, international organisations, bodies or agencies;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Urges of the need to ensure the editorial freedom, financial sustainability and independence of the
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Urges of the need to ensure the editorial freedom, financial sustainability and independence of the Kosov
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21.
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Urges
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Urges of the need to ensure the editorial freedom, financial sustainability and independence of the Kosovar public broadcaster, and to guarantee transparency of private media ownership; urges for implementation of all relevant laws in this regard; calls for improvements to multilingual broadcasting and to the quality of information offered to all Kosovar communities;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas five EU Member States have not recognized Kosovo;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21.
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Urges of the need to ensure the editorial freedom, financial sustainability and independence of the Kosovar public broadcaster, and to guarantee transparency of private media ownership; calls for improvements to multilingual broadcasting and to the quality of information offered to all Kosovar communities; regrets that no serious effort was made to stop threats and intimidations to journalists, as prosecution of such crimes remains slow;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Urges of the need to ensure the editorial freedom, financial sustainability and independence of the Kosovar public broadcaster, and to guarantee transparency of private media ownership; calls for improvements to multilingual broadcasting and to the quality of information offered to all Kosovar communities; regrets the attacks against journalists have increased in 2017; urges the Kosovar authorities to actively engage in investigations of these cases;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 21. Recalls that even if the principle of freedom of expression is enshrined in the constitution and Kosovo benefits from a pluralistic and lively media environment, however, threats and attacks against journalists have continued; Urges of the need to ensure the editorial freedom, financial sustainability and independence of the Kosovar public broadcaster, and to guarantee transparency of private media ownership; calls for improvements to multilingual broadcasting and to the quality of information offered to all Kosovar communities;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Notes the pluralistic media environment of Kosovo; welcomes the approved Draft Law on Protection of Whistleblowers by the Government of Kosovo and expresses hope that it will further strengthen the freedom of speech and media freedom in the country;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Regrets that five Member States have not yet recognised Kosovo; stresses that recognition would be beneficial to the normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia and increase the EU’s credibility in its own external policy;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Calls on the remaining five Member States to recognise Kosovo and believes that this would further facilitate the normalisation of relations between Belgrade and Pristina, as well enhancing the EU’s foreign policy credibility;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Notes that five Member States have not recognised Kosovo and acknowledges the efforts of all Member States to further strengthen EU and Kosovo relations; recalls the need for all EU Member States to facilitate economic, people-to-people contacts and social relations between their citizens and Kosovo;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 21 a (new) 21a. Notes that five Member States have not recognised Kosovo; considers that the recognition would be beneficial to the normalisation of relations between Kosovo and Serbia and increase the EU´s credibility in its own external policy;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22.
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the EU has repeatedly
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Calls for efficient and sustained efforts to comprehensively normalise relations between Serbia and Kosovo; considers that a full normalisation of relations with Serbia, under a legally binding agreement and its implementing arrangements, will not be possible without a comprehensive and mutual application of the existing agreements;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Calls for sustained efforts to comprehensively normalise relations between Serbia and Kosovo; considers that a full normalisation of relations with Serbia, under a legally binding agreement and its implementing arrangements, will not be possible without a comprehensive application of the existing agreements and is a key element of the European path of both parties;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 22. Calls for sustained efforts to comprehensively normalise relations between Serbia and Kosovo; considers that a full normalisation of relations with Serbia, under a legally binding agreement and its implementing arrangements, will not be possible without a comprehensive application of the existing agreements, including regarding the establishment of the Association of Serb municipalities;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. Calls Serbia and Kosovo to continue the engagement in their high- level dialogue started in 2011; recalls that this dialogue is important to reach a legally binding agreement on normalisation of relations and mutual recognition, leading both countries towards European integration;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. 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 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. 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 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. 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 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 22 a (new) 22a. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to hold a referendum in all municipalities with a substantial Serbian minority on the question of their nationality as a prerequisite for achieving a lasting settlement with Serbia;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 23 23. Takes the view that the conduct of
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the EU has repeatedly demonstrated its willingness to assist with the economic and
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Regrets the fact that many of the agreements signed hitherto have not been implemented or have been delayed
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Regrets the fact that many of the agreements signed hitherto have not been implemented or have been delayed, such as those on energy and on the association of Serb majority municipalities; calls on both parties to implement all the agreements in full and in good faith; urges the European External Action Service (EEAS) to produce an annual report on the state of implementation of the agreements so as to address all the
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 24. Regrets the fact that many of the agreements signed hitherto have not been
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24a. Urges the Serbian and the Kosovo governments to avoid all acts that could undermine the trust between the parties and put at risk the constructive continuation of the dialogue;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 24 a (new) 24a. Is deeply concerned about continuous attempts by the Kosovar authorities to transform the Kosovo Security Force into an “Armed Forces of Kosovo”; reminds the Kosovo leadership that even if such a transformation would be made through constitutional amendments, it would harm Kosovar- Serbian relations and most probably pose a serious threat to regional stability, security and peace;
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Expresses its deep concern at the rising number of inter-ethnic incidents; strongly condemns all acts of intimidation and violence;
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Expresses its deep concern at the rising number of inter-ethnic incidents; condemns all acts of intimidation and violence; urges
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Expresses its deep concern at the rising number of inter-ethnic incidents; condemns all acts of intimidation and violence; urges the Kosovar authorities to immediately distance themselves from such acts and calls for the perpetrators to be identified and brought to justice; calls on national and local authorities to redouble the efforts to implement laws already adopted in order to contribute to the continuing development of a multi- ethnic society, in particular as regards education and the employment of minorities;
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 – having regard to the
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the EU has repeatedly demonstrated its willingness to assist with the economic and political development of Kosovo
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Expresses its deep concern at the rising number of inter-ethnic incidents; condemns all acts of intimidation and violence; urges the Kosovar authorities to immediately distance themselves from such acts and calls for the perpetrators to be identified and brought to justice; regrets that intimidation was reported during the 2017 election cycles in Kosovo Serb communities and calls for investigation of these allegations;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 25. Expresses its deep concern at the rising number of inter-ethnic incidents including property theft and burglary against people belonging to minorities; condemns all acts of intimidation and violence; urges the Kosovar authorities to immediately distance themselves from such acts and calls for the perpetrators to be identified and brought to justice;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 25 a (new) 25a. Regrets the rise of nationalist and right wing rhetoric in the region; requests the European Commission to support reconciliation in the region as a whole, by for example supporting cultural projects;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26a. Takes the view that efforts should be made by Serbia and Kosovo to start people-to-people contacts between the local communities of the two countries so as to strengthen the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue also at non-governmental level; welcomes, in this respect, the mutual cooperation programme launched recently by the municipalities of Peja and Sabac and calls on the Commission to support and promote similar initiatives for other municipalities;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 26 a (new) 26a. Highlights Kosovo's proactive participation and constructive role in regional and international cooperation trough the "Berlin process" and the Western Balkans six initiative, welcomes the outcome of the Sofia Summit 2018 and the adoption of IPA 2018 package the strategically important infrastructure project “Nis-Merdare-Pristina” highway of peace; the project will enable a better transport connection between central Serbia and Kosovo and it has symbolic significance for relations in the region;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Welcomes Kosovo’s efforts in maintaining constructive neighbourly relations throughout the region and in proactively aligning with the EU’s
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 27 27. Welcomes Kosovo’s efforts in maintaining constructive neighbourly relations throughout the region and in proactively aligning with the EU’s common foreign and security policy (CFSP), and calls for further progress in this field; considers that Kosovo’s membership in international bodies would confer rights and obligations that entail the application of international norms and standards; encourages a positive approach with regard to Kosovo´s participation in international organisations;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 28 28. Highlights the urgent need to adopt and implement measures ensuring
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 29 29.
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Call
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Calls on the Commission to develop a
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Call on the Commission to develop a regional strategy to address the persistent youth unemployment and brain drain by tackling the skills mismatch between the education system and the labour market, improving the quality of teaching, and ensuring adequate funding for active labour market measures and vocational training schemes, along with adequate childcare and pre-school education facilities; regrets the persisting discrimination and segregation in the education system; calls on Kosovo to develop a joint schooling system including all components of Kosovo’s society;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Call on the Commission to develop a regional strategy to address the persistent youth unemployment and brain drain by tackling the skills mismatch between the education system and the labour market, improving the quality of teaching, and ensuring adequate funding for active labour market measures and vocational training schemes, along with adequate childcare and pre-school education facilities; regrets that there is no progress on improving the quality of education; is concerned that overall spending on education is dominated by the wage bill, as well as that early childcare and pre-schooling enrolment rates are very low at 4.4 % and 33.9 % respectively, which is well below the EU target of 95 % by 2020;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Calls on the Commission to develop a regional strategy to address the persistent youth unemployment and brain drain by tackling the skills mismatch between the education system and the labour market, improving the quality of teaching, and ensuring adequate funding for active labour market measures and vocational training schemes, along with adequate childcare and pre-school education facilities; calls on the relevant actors to include persons belonging to minority groups in the design and implementation of employment measures and to avoid exclusion of youth belonging to minority groups, especially marginalized or hard to reach groups, such as Roma, as beneficiaries of education and employment measures;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 30 30. Calls on the Commission to develop a regional strategy to address the persistent youth unemployment and brain drain by tackling the skills mismatch between the education system and the labour market, improving the quality of teaching, and ensuring adequate funding for active labour market measures and vocational training schemes, along with adequate childcare and pre-school education facilities; supports the proposal to reduce roaming charges in the Western Balkans;
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas owing to persistent polarisation among its political parties, Kosovo has demonstrated limited progress on EU-related reforms
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31.
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 31.
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 31 a (new) 31a. Calls on the European Commission and Kosovo to effectively support SMEs in order to develop a viable Kosovar economy;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 32. Draws attention to the extremely poor air quality of Pristina and other heavily polluted
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 a (new) 32a. Expresses its concern with waste mismanagement under unsustainable landfilling methods and a widespread illegal dumping; urges the Kosovo authorities to adopt waste separation and recycling targets and to improve recycling facilities, enabling a gradual move towards circular economy;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 b (new) 32b. Underlines that improved local collection, stocking and disposal of household, industrial and hazardous mine waste has to be accompanied by strengthened liability for harm to the environment and illegal construction in protected areas holding polluters to account;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 32 a (new) 32a. Condemns the UN’s failure to publically apologise to the victims of lead- poisoning in the UN-run camps in Kosovo between 1999 and 2013, and its failure to compensate the exposed victims; calls on the UN to immediately issue its public apology and provide its long due compensation to the victims; moreover, to safeguard their free access to the necessary healthcare relating to the effects of long-term lead exposure, and address their associated poverty and social exclusion;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Notes that most of last report's recommendation on energy policies are not implemented and stresses the need to move away from the use of lignite for unsustainable energy generation and stresses the urgency of decommissioning Kosovo A Power Station and of ensuring additional sustainable generation and import capacity; notes partial progress on the Third Energy Package and stresses the need to ensure the independence of the Kosovar energy regulator; calls for stronger efforts in energy efficiency and energy saving, particularly in the construction sector; calls the authorities to adopt the law on energy efficiency and to establish the Energy Efficiency Fund;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Notes the need to move away from the use of lignite for unsustainable energy generation and stresses the urgency of decommissioning Kosovo A Power Station and of ensuring additional sustainable generation and import capacity; notes partial progress on the Third Energy Package and stresses the need to ensure the independence of the Kosov
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas the flourishing informal economy hinders the development of a viable Kosovar economy;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 33 33. Notes the need to move away from the use of lignite for unsustainable energy generation and stresses the urgency of decommissioning Kosovo A Power Station and of ensuring additional sustainable generation and import capacity; notes partial progress on the Third Energy
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 34 34. Stresses that the envisaged hydro power plants should meet the EU environmental standards;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 35 35. Regrets the lack of progress in exploiting the potential of renewables
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Urges the
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 36 36. Urges
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 37 37. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the European External Action Service and the Government and
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D b (new) Db. whereas gender based violence still forms a major challenge for Kosovo, including prenatal gender selection;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D c (new) Dc. whereas Kosovo struggles with serious problems related to medication registration and quality, corrupt links between doctors and pharmaceutical companies, inflated prices and an 'essential medicines list' fabricated by pharmaceutical companies; whereas Kosovar citizens pay the price;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas on 8 June 2018 the Council decided to refocus the mandate of the EU rule of law mission EULEX Kosovo, bringing the judicial executive part of the mission’s mandate to an end; whereas the mandate’s end date is set on 14 June 2020;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 9 Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the important pieces of legislation adopted within the framework of the European Reform Agenda (ERA) and calls for their full implementation; believes that cross-party consensus should be built to adopt key EU-related reforms; looks forward to the adoption of a new ERA in 2019;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Points out, however, the slow pace in implementing fundamental reforms, caused by a lack of cross-party consensus; roundly condemn the violent disruption of the assembly’s activities; notes that this has adversely affected the ability of the assembly and the government to deliver sustained reforms; calls on all political parties, therefore, to make further efforts to bring about genuine political dialogue and work in constructive cooperation, thereby supporting the reform process and strengthening the EU accession process;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Points out, however, the slow pace in implementing fundamental reforms, caused by a lack of cross-party consensus; notes that this has adversely affected the
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Points out, however, the slow pace in implementing fundamental reforms, caused by a lack of cross-party consensus; condemns the obstructive behaviour of some parliamentarians, including the use of teargas; notes that this has adversely affected the ability of the assembly and the government to deliver sustained reforms;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Points out, however, the slow pace in implementing fundamental reforms, caused by a lack of cross-party consensus and continued political polarisation; notes that this has adversely affected the ability of the assembly and the government to deliver sustained reforms;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Points out, however, the slow pace in implementing fundamental reforms, caused by a lack of cross-party consensus; notes that this has adversely affected the ability of the assembly and the government to deliver sustained and sustainable reforms;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Deplores the obstructive behaviour of some parliamentarians, including the use of teargas in the chambers, which has hindered the work of the Assembly; underlines that ensuring inclusive political dialogue, notably within parliaments, is an essential element of a well-functioning democracy;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 14 – having regard to the
Amendment 40 #
2a. Calls for normalisation of the work of the Assembly, limiting the use of fast-track procedure for adopting laws and ensuring proper checks and balances; reiterates its condemnation of any obstructive behaviour, in particular the use of teargas, hampering the work of the Assembly;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Stresses the importance of the active and constructive participation of members of Assembly in plenary sessions; underlines the importance of orderly arrangements of Assembly work plan and of decision-making processes, time adequate and open parliamentary debates, consultations with stakeholders, avoidance of fast-track procedures of adoption of sensitive laws;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Underlines the need for further strengthening the work of the Assembly, including the oversight of the executive; encourages cross-party cooperation and consensus on EU accession-related reforms;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Underlines, similarly, the need for continuous public administration reform; calls for depoliticising and restructuring the state administration with a focus on decreasing the number of ministries, deputy-ministries, and independent agencies; calls for successful implementation of the principle of ‘equal work for equal pay’;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Welcomes that the area of public administration has registered some progress especially with the review of agencies and (semi)independent bodies; notes, however, that the continued politicisation of the public administration remains a concern, and adversely affects the efficiency and professional independence of the public administration;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Welcomes the long overdue ratification of the August 2015 Border Demarcation Agreement with Montenegro in March 2018;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Welcomes the
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 16 Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Urges
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Urges the Kosovar authorities to comprehensively deal with previously identified electoral shortcomings by enacting timely legislative and administrative measures to address the outstanding recommendations of EU and European Parliament observation missions well in advance of the next round of elections; welcomes the steps forward in relation to gender equality in the election administration; calls on Kosovo to further step up its efforts to increase female political participation;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Urges the Kosovar authorities to comprehensively deal with previously identified electoral shortcomings by enacting timely legislative and
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Urges the Kosovar authorities to comprehensively deal with previously identified electoral shortcomings by enacting timely legislative and administrative measures to address the outstanding recommendations of EU and European Parliament observation missions well in advance of the next round of elections; is concerned of the allegations of widespread voters intimidation and calls for their throughout investigation;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Welcomes the fact that parliamentary and municipal elections, held in 2017, were generally competitive and well-administered in most places in Kosovo; notes, however, that there have been acts of intimidation particularly within many Kosovo Serb communities, targeting candidates not belonging to the Srpska Lista party; Urges the Kosovar authorities to comprehensively deal with previously
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Urges the Kosovar authorities to comprehensively deal with previously identified electoral shortcomings by enacting timely legislative and administrative measures to address the outstanding recommendations of EU and European Parliament observation missions well in advance of the next round of elections; stresses the need for a comprehensive review of the current legislation on political party financing on the basis of wide public consultations and in accordance with international best practices and standards, particularly those of the Venice Commission, as well as to improve the capacity of local government;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Expresses its profound concerns about Kosovo’s under-financed judiciary and its shortage of adequately trained legal and non-legal staff, widespread corruption, elements of state capture, undue political influence and issues of a lack of respect for fair trials and due process, including in the cases of extradition; underlines the need to further strengthen witness protection and improve related programmes;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 17 Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Expresses its concerns about widespread corruption, elements of state capture, undue political influence and issues of a lack of respect for fair trials and
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Expresses its concerns about widespread corruption, elements of state capture, undue political influence and issues of a lack of respect for fair trials and due process, including in the cases of extradition; notes with concern the lack of transparency and accountability of funding for political parties and campaign financing;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that a representative judiciary and a uniform implementation of Kosov
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that a representative judiciary and a uniform implementation of Kosovar law are prerequisites for addressing an inconsistent, slow and inefficient delivery of justice; welcomes the integration of Kosovo Serb judges, prosecutors and administrative staff into the Kosovo judiciary in line with the 2015
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that a representative judiciary and a uniform implementation of Kosovar law are prerequisites for addressing an inconsistent, slow and inefficient delivery of justice; welcomes the integration of Kosovo Serb judges, prosecutors and administrative staff into the Kosovo judiciary in line with the 2015 Justice Agreement between Serbia and Kosovo; urges Kosovo to ensure successful and substantial judicial functional review and to guarantee a vetting process for all judges, prosecutors, high-rank police officers, and crime investigative officers;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that a representative judiciary and a uniform implementation of Kosovar law are prerequisites for addressing an inconsistent, slow and inefficient delivery of justice; welcomes the integration of Kosovo Serb judges, prosecutors and administrative staff into the Kosovo judiciary in line with the 2015 Justice Agreement between Serbia and Kosovo; welcomes the establishment in November 2017 of the Government Commission on Recognition and Verification of the Status of Sexual Violence Victims during the conflict;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Stresses that a representative judiciary and a uniform implementation of Kosovar law are prerequisites for addressing an inconsistent, slow and inefficient delivery of justice; welcomes the integration of Kosovo Serb judges, prosecutors and administrative staff into the Kosovo judiciary in line with the 2015 Justice Agreement between Serbia and Kosovo; regrets that the judiciary is still vulnerable to undue political influence and rule of law institutions need sustained efforts to build up their capacities;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the initial progress made in strengthening the track record on the investigation and prosecution of high-level corruption and cases of organised crime;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 18 – having regard to UN Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999),
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the initial progress made in strengthening the track record on the investigation and prosecution of high-level
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7.
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Welcomes the initial progress made in strengthening the track record on the investigation and prosecution of high-level corruption and cases of organised crime; calls for sustained efforts under the obligations of the EU accession process; welcomes the Ombudsperson’s continued efforts to strengthen its capacity to review cases, becoming the most trusted institution in Kosovo;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Is concerned that Kosovo continues to be a storage and transit country for hard drugs; welcomes setting up of secure storage for seized drugs prior to destruction; expresses serious concerns about the low rate of convictions in cases against human trafficking, despite Kosovo being a source, transit and destination for trafficked women and children; notes with concern the existence of armed groups and their involvement in organised criminal activities operating across borders;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Calls for greater cooperation between Kosovo and the EU on cybercrime and cyber defence issues;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for the establishment of an improved legal framework so as to enable a comprehensive approach to investigations and prosecutions, which should be
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for the establishment of an improved legal framework, increase the number of prosecutors and strengthen their capacity so as to enable a comprehensive approach to investigations and prosecutions, which should be consolidated by the freezing, confiscation and recovery of assets, and final convictions in cases of high-level corruption, organised and financial crime, money laundering and terrorist financing; calls for safeguards ensuring independence in law enforcement and prosecution and preventive counter-corruption measures across various sectors; believes that further measures are required to ensure better cooperation and coordination between law enforcement institutions;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for the establishment of an improved legal framework so as to enable a comprehensive approach to investigations and prosecutions, which should be consolidated by the freezing, confiscation and recovery of assets, and final
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Expresses disquiet at, and condemns, the seizure of Turkish nationals and their handover to Turkey and the circumstances in which the extradition was carried out; calls on Kosovo to observe international procedures and rules for the extradition of foreign nationals;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 18 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 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls for
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls for genuine judicial and police cooperation between the Kosovar and Serbian authorities;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls for genuine judicial and police cooperation between
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls for genuine judicial and police cooperation between the Kosovar and Serbian authorities; believes that Kosovar membership of Interpol and Europol would further improve the effectiveness of measures targeting transnational crime and supports Kosovo's Interpol membership bid; encourages, in the meanwhile, further cooperation in regards to fighting terrorism;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Calls for constructive and genuine judicial and police cooperation between the Kosovar and Serbian authorities; believes that Kosovar membership of Interpol and Europol would further improve the effectiveness of measures targeting transnational crime;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Considers it essential to implement, in a timely and comprehensive manner, the
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10.
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Considers it essential to implement, in a timely and comprehensive manner, the recommendations of the Kosov
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Considers it essential to implement, in a timely and comprehensive manner, the recommendations of the Kosovar Ombuds
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 18 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 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Considers it
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11.
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 a (new) 11a. Considers it vital to grant visa liberalisation to Kosovo without undue delay and calls for this to be done as soon as possible; takes the view that visa liberalisation will improve stability and bring Kosovo closer to the EU by improving the ease of travelling and doing business, while helping to counter people smuggling and corruption;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12.
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12.
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12.
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