2019/2209(INI) European Parliament recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the Eastern Partnership, in the run-up to the June 2020 Summit
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AUŠTREVIČIUS Petras ( Renew)
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SIKORSKI Radosław ( EPP),
ARA-KOVÁCS Attila ( S&D),
GREGOROVÁ Markéta ( Verts/ALE),
FOTYGA Anna ( ECR)
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| Committee Opinion | INTA |
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The European Parliament adopted by 507 votes to 119, with 37 abstentions, a recommendation to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the Eastern Partnership, in the run-up to the June 2020 Summit.
Long-term policy proposals to strengthen the Eastern Partnership
Members recalled that the Eastern Partnership:
- is based on mutual interest and understanding, shared ownership and responsibility, differentiation and conditionality, and;
- aims for a shared commitment between Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and the European Union to deepen their relations and adhere to international law and core values such as democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, a social market economy, sustainable development and good governance, with the goal of increasing stability and prosperity.
Members considered that the conclusions of the June 2020 summit should include a clear strategy and a long-term common vision for further engagement and development of the EaP beyond 2020, reinforced EU commitments and political incentives, as well as a pledge from the EaP countries to deliver on their own.
Main recommendations
Parliament's recommendations to the Council, the Commission and the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy are based on the following main points:
- encourage effective cooperation, structured dialogue and close partnership within the Eastern Partnership which supports reforms that generate positive political, social, economic and legal change in the countries of the Partnership, taking into account their level of ambition towards the EU;
- promptly enact a strategic and future-oriented vision for the next decade of the EaP policy beyond 2020;
- consider developing an enhanced cooperation strategy for the three associated countries, including a programme of support for reforms and investments in areas such as capacity building, transport, infrastructure, connectivity, energy, justice and the digital economy, which could subsequently be extended to the other EaP countries on the basis of individual assessments;
- engage in a process of creating a common economic space, leading towards integration with the four freedoms, that would facilitate deeper economic integration and convergence of EaP countries with EU policies;
- provide EaP countries with greater financial assistance, and make it subject to conditions, including in the context of ongoing legislative negotiations on the external financial instruments for the period 2021-2027;
- prioritise the imperative of the ‘more for more’ democracy and rule of law principle in the light of recent developments in both the EU and EaP countries, and ensure that functioning and resilient democratic institutions, the rule of law, good governance, the fight against corruption and nepotism, media freedom and respect for human rights remain the key criteria and conditions for closer political partnership and financial assistance;
- make macro-financial assistance conditional on democratisation and reforms, in order to avoid further backsliding by partner country governments, and creating the conditions for withdrawing assistance to a given country in case of non-compliance with its commitments;
- engage further with the Eastern Partnership in further assistance in state building and in strengthening institutions and their accountability by making instruments similar to the Support Group for Ukraine available to all EaP countries, with the associated partners having priority;
- obtain a commitment from Eastern European partners to enact comprehensive reforms of the judicial and public administration aimed at ensuring the independence, competence and merit-based recruitment of judges and civil servants, and develop a public administration in line with European quality standards in the Eastern Partnership countries;
- acknowledge the initiatives by the governments of associated countries to boost their mutual cooperation and joint position within the EaP, and encourage their expansion to the multi-sectoral level, in particular in the areas of energy, transport, digital matters, cybersecurity, environmental protection, the maritime economy, border controls, customs cooperation, trade facilitation and justice and home affairs;
- promote electoral reforms to ensure free, fair, open and transparent elections and encourage compliance of electoral processes with international standards;
- promote the broadcasting of European media productions in the EaP countries as well as EaP countries’ productions in the EU, in order to bridge the differences provoked by history and by the fake information delivered in the last decades;
- reaffirm the EU's commitment to support the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of all Eastern Partnership countries within their internationally recognised borders.
Parliament recommended giving the EU a more active role in the peaceful resolution of ongoing conflicts and the prevention of any future conflicts in its eastern neighbourhood, while recognising agreed negotiating mechanisms and processes such as the Geneva International Talks, the OECD Minsk Group, the Normandy format and the 5+2 talks. In this context, Members suggested appointing an EU special envoy for Crimea and the Donbass region.
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- Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2020)427
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Decision by Parliament: T9-0167/2020
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading: A9-0112/2020
- Committee report tabled for plenary: A9-0112/2020
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE648.364
- Committee draft report: PE646.863
- Committee draft report: PE646.863
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE648.364
- Committee report tabled for plenary, single reading: A9-0112/2020
- Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2020)427
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A9-0112/2020 - Petras Auštrevičius - Am 1-9 #
2020/06/19 Outcome: -: 579, +: 84, 0: 9
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PPEA9-0112/2020 - Petras Auštrevičius - § 1, point w #
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A9-0112/2020 - Recommandation #
2020/06/19 Outcome: +: 507, -: 119, 0: 37
| Amendments | Dossier |
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2019/2209(INI)
2020/02/27
INTA
23 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Highlights that the Eastern Partnership (EaP) is an important part of the EU Neighbourhood Policy and is aimed at achieving political association, ensuring further economic integration and establishing a platform to address common challenges including sustainable development;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Is aware that common problems in the EaP countries are a high level of corruption, bank fraud, the influence of oligarchs, the informal economy and poor governance; calls on the EaP countries to improve the rule of law, to eliminate these problems and to tackle illicit trade; calls on the EaP countries to guarantee the full respect of human rights and democracy.
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Stresses the importance of the deep and comprehensive free trade areas (DCFTAs), the comprehensive economic partnership agreements and the partnership and cooperation agreements between the EaP countries and the EU, and the importance of fully implementing them; calls for the EU to closely monitor and to support their implementation through coordinated assistance, to promote sustainable economic development and to support economic reforms and major reforms of the banking and financial sector aiming to combat money laundering and tax evasion; urges the EU to ensure that the DCFTAs do not contradict the climate objectives and initiatives set out in the framework of the European Green Deal; Recalls that DCFTAs must always include strong, binding and enforceable sustainable development chapters, that fully respect international commitments, in particular the Paris Agreement, and are compliant with WTO rules; Stresses the importance of EU assistance to EaP countries to help them achieve these goals; Expects that deepening trade relations with the EU based on the DCFTA and increased trade flows in the short run will contribute to avoid a sudden economic slowdown in EaP countries and could have favourable long- term effects;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 5. Stresses the importance of the deep and comprehensive free trade areas (DCFTAs), the comprehensive economic partnership agreements and the partnership and cooperation agreements between the EaP countries and the EU, and the importance of fully implementing them; calls for the EU to support their implementation through coordinated assistance, to promote sustainable development and the achievement of the United Nations' SDGs by 2030, including economic development, and to support economic reforms and major reforms of the banking and financial sector aiming to combat money laundering and tax evasion; urges the EU to ensure that the DCFTAs do not contradict the climate objectives and initiatives set out in the framework of the European Green Deal;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5 a. Notes that the balance of trade in services with all EaP countries has developed highly in favour of the EU, and considers this imbalance of trade unsustainable; calls for increased efforts to develop a modern and competitive services sector within the EaP countries with local ownership and to create new job opportunities at the local and regional level; stresses the importance of a functioning public services sector in providing access to services essential both for citizens and businesses;
Amendment 14 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 a (new) 5 a. Stresses the importance of economic diversification and of supporting SMEs in order to develop the region’s ability to further innovate indifferent economic sectors and decrease economic migration, including in the ICT sector, and the need for sustainable and credible investments in EaP countries by devising a strategy for long-term engagement;
Amendment 15 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 b (new) 5 b. Calls on the Commission to provide as soon as possible a thorough ex- post impact assessment of the trade and association agreements between the Union and the EaP countries, with a focus on the social and economic development within the societies of the EaP countries; calls on the Commission to include in the impact assessment also a section reflecting the implementation of obligations arising from the signatures to the Paris protocol and our joint effort to fight against climate change;
Amendment 16 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 5 c (new) 5 c. Notes that according to the Commission and the EEAS and with regard to the 20 deliverables for 2020, progress lacks behind on cross cutting issues such as engagement with civil society organisations, increase of gender equality and non-discrimination, harmonising of digital markets, the enhancing of energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy, the reduction of Greenhouse Gas emissions, support for the environment and adaptation to climate change; points out that progress in these areas is extremely important for achieving sound economic and trade relations and to prevent positive developments from external shock situations;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 6. Stresses the importance of conditional EU macro-financial assistance as a contribution to the stabilisation of the neighbourhood and expects further continuity under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument. Notes the importance of stable funding for the EaP to avoid unpredictability, which would show negative political signal. Believes that economic reforms and cooperation on migration are not sufficient criteria alone; Calls on the Commission to prioritise political reforms over economic stabilisation and to emphasize democratisation
Amendment 18 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6 a. Emphasises the importance of focused youth programmes in the EaP in order to improve their job market situation, create decent jobs and support mobility and cyclical migration rather than irreversible economic emigration. Notes in this regard that the stronger growth in the ICT sector and ambitious infrastructure projects will encourage the greater connectivity with the EU and amongst the six countries. Stresses the need to support SMEs and to strengthen digital competences and further innovation within the ICT sector in order to address economic emigration challenges in the neighbourhood.
Amendment 19 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6 a. Stresses the European Commission to provide further technical support to Eastern Partners in order to improve the external investment framework, particularly in the areas of predictability, certainty and investor protection.
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 1. Highlights that the Eastern Partnership (EaP) is an important part of the EU Neighbourhood Policy and is aimed at achieving political association, ensuring further economic integration, promoting prosperity and establishing a platform to address common challenges;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 a (new) 6 a. Calls for the EU to continue to support reforms in the EaP countries with technical and financial assistance;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6 b. Calls on the Commission to explore increased sectoral cooperation, especially in terms of SME investment and domestic market capitalisation, of education and research, innovation and digitisation as well as environmental and green technologies, in order to share know-how and best practices;
Amendment 22 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 b (new) 6 b. Stresses the European Commission to extend the cooperation with our Eastern Partners to strengthen the role of civil society for the scrutiny of trade agreements and relations.
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 6 c (new) Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 1 a (new) 1 a. Highlights that the EaP countries are a crucial partner to the European Union and this also applies to trade; notes that the six countries together are the EU's 10th trading partner, whereas the EU is the main trading partner to Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova and Azerbaijan and the second main trading partner to Armenia and Belarus; remarks that the number of companies from DCFTA countries exporting to the EU has significantly increased since 2015: Georgia by 35%, Moldova by 40% and Ukraine by 26%; notes that volumes of trade have also increased: by 12% with Armenia, 28% with Azerbaijan and 16% with Belarus; points out that the above- mentioned numbers demonstrate the increasing practical cooperation between the EU and Eastern Partnership countries; points out that the EU is a significant donor and investor in the Eastern neighbourhood;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 2 2. Stresses that the EaP offers a solid framework for multilateral and bilateral cooperation; emphasises that due to the tense global trade environment, the EU’s and EaP countries’ close cooperation with like-minded countries and with international organisations is essential;
Amendment 5 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Recalls that Parliament aims to reinforce the economic integration of the EaP countries and that the common goal remains to create and make use of additional market opportunities, such as business development, increased connectivity and the digital economy
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Recalls that Parliament aims to reinforce the social and economic integration of the EaP countries and that the common goal remains
Amendment 7 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 3 3. Recalls that Parliament aims to reinforce the economic integration of the EaP countries and that the common goal remains to create and make use of additional market opportunities such as business development, increased
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4.
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion Paragraph 4 4. Is aware that common problems in the EaP countries are a high level of corruption, bank fraud, the influence of oligarchs, the informal economy and poor governance; calls on the EaP countries to improve the rule of law, to eliminate these problems and to tackle illicit trade; encourages European policies in order to support the EaP countries to improve the quality of governance and to modernise their societies.
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532 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 3 – having regard to the Joint Declarations of the Eastern Partnership Summits of 2009 in Prague, 2011 in Warsaw, 2013 in Vilnius, 2015 in Riga and 2017 in Brussels,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 6 – having regard to the
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F b (new) Fb. whereas strong and resilient institutions, the prevalence of the rule of law, the implementation of judicial reforms, as well as the fight against corruption and money laundering, are pivotal in building a fair, stable and trustworthy environment, which can then in turn attract and sustain long-term investment and growth in the Eastern Partnership countries;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F b (new) Fb. whereas a direct consequence of the Eastern Partnership was the empowerment, increased expectation and demand for accountability and transparency from the civil society towards the governments of the partner countries, which proved to be a major internal driver for reform in the partner countries;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F b (new) Fb. whereas the progress achieved in advancing the negotiation of the Comprehensive Agreement between Azerbaijan and the EU, and the importance of Azerbaijan as a strategic partner in energy should be recognized, it should be stressed that political will for its finalizations and an overall commitment to the European values and agenda is required on the part of Azerbaijan. Whereas the 2020 Parliamentary election in Azerbaijan cannot be considered as a progress on to path towards an inclusive and transparent election system and the country’s civil society remains restricted, unlawful politically motivated imprisonments of political opposition, journalists and human rights defenders, among other, continues. Whereas the new partnership priorities should include financial and technical assistance from the EU side for the sustainable diversification of the Azerbaijani economy, WTO membership, an improvement of the business and investment environments, and a boost to energy connectivity, and should be implemented with a close attention to the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F c (new) Fc. whereas since the establishment of EaP the EU has expanded and sustained its political, economic and security presence in the partner countries, thus gaining increased leverage and opportunity to promote its values and principles and increasing the interdependence between the EU and EaP partners;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F c (new) Fc. whereas maintaining the long- term European perspective and open doors policy to the interested countries in the EaP is a catalyst for democratisation and further reforms in the region;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F c (new) Fc. whereas the 2019 Parliamentary election in Belarus worsened the internal political situation, leaving the Parliament without members representing independent social and political forces. Whereas it is regretful that the environment for the civil society remains adverse in Belarus, as there have been no systematic changes in the area of civil and political rights. Whereas it is worrying that despite a widespread public opposition, the Belarusian government continues engaging into negotiations with the Russian Federation over deepening of integration within the Union State. Whereas the construction of the Belarusian Astravets NPP, which is being built by Russian companies without full adherence to environmental and nuclear safety standards, and is a threat to neighbouring countries and the European continent as a whole, should be opposed. Whereas the Belarusian economy is dependent on Russian subsidies and stagnates without major reforms;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F d (new) Fd. whereas the June 2016 European Union’s Global Strategy states that the EU’s priority is fostering resilient, well governed, prosperous and aligned states in the neighbourhood;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F d (new) Fd. whereas cyber security is one of the areas where the EU and the EaP countries can work together more effectively;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F d (new) Fd. whereas Georgia’s commitment to reforms might be challenged by increased political polarization and lack of effective political dialogue. Whereas it is worrying that the selective justice remains a problem, also negatively affecting business environment. Whereas Georgia does not take a full advantage of trade opportunities, particularly of DCFTA, predominantly exports agricultural commodities and raw materials. Whereas freedom and plurality of media is in danger. Whereas the high unemployment, wide regional disparities, poverty and inequalities in the healthcare system are among top concerns for Georgian population. Whereas attacks by state institutions and the country’s leadership against the civil society need to be prevented with efforts to rebuild mutual trust;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F e (new) Fe. whereas an increased economic interlinkage between the Republic of Moldova and the EU, however, macro- economic stability remains a challenge. Whereas after the 2019 Parliamentary elections several shortcomings have been observed and after the formation of the already dismissed ACUM-Socialist coalition government, the EU resumed budget support assistance to Moldova by keeping strict conditionality. Whereas it is important to address the main challenges such as the preservation of political stability, the adherence to democratic standards, the need to ensure media plurality and to tackle emigration. Whereas major reforms are needed in the judicial system, in the economic and banking sector, notably in the fight against high-level corruption and in the prosecution of the banking fraud, in a regional development compliant with agricultural and environmental commitments, and in the education system;
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 6 a (new) - having regard to the Agreements between the European Union and the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan on the facilitation of the issuance of visas, and to the signing of an Agreement on the facilitation of the issuance of visas by the European Union and the Republic of Belarus on 8 January 2020,
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F f (new) Ff. whereas the sustained democratic transition of power in Ukraine through the Presidential and Parliamentary elections in 2019 and the continuation of the wide-ranging reforms by the new Ukrainian leadership are welcome. Whereas much progress was achieved in sectoral economic reforms and despite on- going war macro-financial stability was maintained. Whereas the enforcement of the rule of law and fight against corruption remain key preconditions to improving the business climate and attracting FDI. Whereas the judicial sector reform has to ensure a transparent, competitive and merit based appointment of judges, as well as of institutions tasked to investigate high-level corruption cases have to be granted full independence and means to execute their mission. Whereas Ukraine took significant steps to build trust and move closer towards the implementation of the Minsk agreements, a gesture to be yet matched by Russia. Whereas it is urgent to improve the humanitarian situation in Eastern Ukraine, including of internally displaced people (IDPs), which requires undivided attention by Ukrainian authorities and an increased international support;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F g (new) Fg. whereas the European Parliament is committed to adopting annual resolutions on the implementation of AAs/DCFTAs by the associated countries and at least biannual recommendations on the relations with the remaining EaP countries and the EaP policy as a whole;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a (a) acknowledge that the Eastern European Partners increasingly assumed more responsibility and ownership of the EaP initiative; acknowledge and strive for a continuous transformational impact of EaP policy in order to bring about political, social, economic and legal change in the three associated partner countries and other EaP countries;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a (a) acknowledge and strive for a continuous impetus to effective cooperation, intense dialogue and close partnership within the EaP, enhanced by transformational impact of EaP policy
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a (a) acknowledge and strive for a continuous transformational impact of EaP policy in order to bring about political, social, economic and legal change in the three associated partner countries, striving for closer relationship with the European Union;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a (a) acknowledge and strive for a continuous transformational impact of EaP policy, in
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a (a) acknowledge and strive for a continuous transformational impact of EaP policy in order to bring about political, social, economic and legal change in the
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a (a) acknowledge and strive for a continuous transformational impact of EaP policy in order to bring about political, social, economic and legal change in the three associated partner countries (the EU Trio countries);
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a (a) acknowledge the importance and strive for a
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a (a) acknowledge and strive for a continuous transformational impact of EaP policy in order to bring about political, social, economic and legal
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 – having regard to its
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a (a) acknowledge
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a (a) acknowledge and strive for a continuous transformational impact of EaP policy in order to bring about political, social, economic and legal change in the
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a (a) acknowledge and strive for a continuous transformational impact of EaP policy in order to bring about political, social, economic and legal change in
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a a (new) (aa) by taking into account the request from the EU Trio countries, create within the EaP policy a closer cooperation initiative – the EU Advanced Partnership Strategy (EU Trio Plus Strategy 2030) which will establish an EU reform and investment support platform, to be implemented first in the EU Trio countries, in areas including, but not limited to, investment capacity building, transport, energy, justice and digital economy, and will pave the way for an ambitious integration agenda with the EU;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a a (new) (aa) in line with the 'more for more' approach, and in the spirit of the existing arrangements with the EEA/EFTA countries, to include the associated countries in the proceedings of the Committees established pursuant to Article 291 TFEU and Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 as a means to show the EU's commitments to further integration and to strengthen the countries' reform orientation and administrative know-how;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a a (new) (aa) consider that the EaP process must be based on the principle of differentiation and that the scope and depth of cooperation between the EU and the EaP countries must be determined by the ambitions of the parties, as well as by the implementation of reforms, notably regarding respect for democracy, human rights, fundamental freedoms, the rule of law and good governance;
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a a (new) (aa) consider that the EaP process must be based on the principle of differentiation and that the scope and depth of cooperation between the EU and the EaP countries must be determined by the ambitions of the parties, as well as by the implementation of reforms, notably regarding respect for democracy, human rights, fundamental freedoms, the rule of law and good governance;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a a (new) (aa) prioritise the need for sustainable and credible investments in EaP countries by devising a strategy for long-term engagement, focusing not only on stabilisation but more so on democratisation;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a a (new) (aa) acknowledge the European aspirations and welcome the European choice of the Eastern Partners Countries, which concluded the Association Agreements and commend the comprehensive reform efforts of those countries;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a a (new) (aa) prioritise the imperative of “more for more democracy and rule of law” in the light of recent developments in both the EU and EaP countries;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 – having regard to its resolutions of 18 September 2014 on the situation in Ukraine and state of play of EU-Russia relations3a, of 15 January 2015 on the situation in Ukraine3b, of 15 April 2015 on the centenary of the Armenian Genocide4 , of 9 July 2015 on the review of the European Neighbourhood Policy5 , of 21 January 2016 on Association Agreements / Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas with Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine6 , of 23 November 2016 on EU strategic communication to counteract propaganda against it by third parties7 , of 13 December 2016 on rights of women in the Eastern Partnership States8 , of 16 March 2017 on Ukrainian political prisoners in Russia and situation in Crimea3c, of 19 April 2018 on Belarus9 , of 14 June 2018 on Georgian occupied territories 10 years after the Russian invasion10 , of 4 July 2018 on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Armenia, of the other part11 , of 4 October 2018 on the deterioration of media freedom in Belarus, notably the case of Charter 9712 , of 14 November 2018 on the implementation of the EU Association Agreement with Moldova13 , of 14 November 2018 on the implementation of the EU Association Agreement with Georgia14 and of 12 December 2018 on the implementation of the EU Association Agreement with Ukraine15 , __________________ 3a Texts adopted, P8_TA(2014)0025. 3b Texts adopted, P8_TA(2015)0011. 3c Texts adopted, P8_TA(2017)0087. 4 OJ C 328, 6.9.2016, p. 2. 5 OJ C 265, 11.8.2017, p. 110.
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a b (new) (ab) emphasise, that the implementation of the EU Trio Plus Strategy 2030 can be extended to the remaining Eastern Partners of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus on the basis of individual assessments of EU reform commitments and of the progress made; stress, that further setbacks with regard to democracy, reforms and the rule of law and the erosion of the European orientation may entail the exclusion of the countries concerned from the EU Trio Plus Strategy 2030; ensure that Armenia, Azerbaijan and Belarus will have individualised, beneficial and tailor-made partnership relationships with the EU, conditional on reform commitments;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a b (new) (ab) reiterate that the Eastern Partnership is based on shared fundamental values such as democracy, human rights, rule of law and good governance, common principles as well as joint commitments taken at previous Eastern Partnership summits which should be carried forward;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a b (new) (ab) continue the holistic approach to the EaP by maintaining an open door and support for all partners, while offering enhanced perspectives and tailor-made incentives to the partner countries which implement genuine democratic reforms;
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a b (new) (ab) confirm the sovereign right of the Eastern Partner countries to reject any external pressure on their choice of cooperation or integration with the EU;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a c (new) (ac) acknowledge that any lack of EU presence and inaction vis-a-vis partners in the region will create space for other global players to take up; increase cooperation with like-minded actors to mitigate negative effects of third powers’ rise in the EaP;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point a d (new) (ad) establish a more coordinated policy towards Russia among EU Member States, in particular in terms of engagement on issues concerning the EaP countries;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b (b) acknowledge that th
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b (b) acknowledge that those countries that are undertaking comprehensive reforms and taking action to meet the criteria of Article 49 of the TEU may be eligible for EU membership, through a process of gradual integration; believes, however, that the Union should not be expanded further in the near future and emphasis should remain on closer cooperation rather than EU membership;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 – having regard to its resolutions of 15 April 2015 on the centenary of the Armenian Genocide4 , of 9 July 2015 on the review of the European Neighbourhood Policy5 , of 21 January 2016 on Association Agreements / Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas with Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine6 , of 23 November 2016 on EU strategic communication to counteract propaganda against it by third parties7 , of 13 December 2016 on rights of women in the Eastern Partnership States8 , of 19 April 2018 on Belarus9 , of 14 June 2018 on Georgian occupied territories 10 years after the Russian invasion10 , of 4 July 2018 on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b (b) acknowledge that those countries that are undertaking comprehensive reforms and taking action to meet the criteria of Article 49 of the TEU may be eligible for EU membership, through a process of gradual integration; consider that for an eventual accession process both the EU and the partner country must be well prepared;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b (b) acknowledge that
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b (b) acknowledge that those countries that are undertaking comprehensive reforms and taking action to meet the criteria of Article 49 of the TEU may be eligible for EU membership, through a process of gradual integration and approximation to the European Union acquis;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b (b)
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b (b) acknowledge that while accession is not foreseen under the framework of the EaP, those countries that are undertaking comprehensive reforms and taking action to meet the criteria of Article 49 of the TEU may be eligible for EU membership
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b (b) acknowledge that those countries that are undertaking comprehensive reforms and taking action to meet the criteria of Article 49 of the TEU may be eligible for EU membership in the future, through a process of gradual integration;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b (b) acknowledge that those countries that are undertaking comprehensive reforms and taking action to meet the criteria of Article 49 of the TEU
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b (b) acknowledge that those countries that are undertaking comprehensive reforms and taking action to meet the criteria of Article 49 of the TEU
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b (b) acknowledge that
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) confirm sovereign right of the Eastern Partners to freely choose their individual level of cooperation or integration with the EU and to reject regard any external pressure on their choice;
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 a (new) - having regard to its previous resolutions on Russia, especially those related to Russia's actions in the territories of the EaP countries, violations of rights of Crimean Tatars, occupation of parts of territory of Georgia and borderization, as well as hostile propaganda and disinformation against the EU and Partner countries,
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) emphasize the importance of unity in the adherence of all Member States to the EU’s common position on the fundamental values, principles and commitments of the EaP policy;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point b a (new) (ba) ensure the full implementation of the current agreements between the EU and EaP countries as a first step in this gradual integration process;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c (c) embrace an enhanced and future- oriented vision for the next decade of the EaP with the aim of ensuring lasting and irreversible achievements and deepening EU-EaP cooperation; invite the EU institutions to lead the creation of ever closer relations with the most advanced EaP countries, to begin with the EU Trio countries, and, with the support of a coalition of like-minded EU Member States, to establish for this purpose the EU Trio Plus Process, which shall be focused on tangible projects and programmes, such as the EU Support Group, Investment Framework platform, access to EU financing, and which will take into account the best reform support practices, including from the Western Balkans and the European Economic Area;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c (c) embrace an enhanced and future- oriented vision for the next decade of the EaP with the aim of offering the Eastern European Partners a new strategic direction and benchmarks for differentiated integration with the EU, ensuring lasting and irreversible achievements and deepening EU-EaP cooperation and integration, which is in the EU’s own security and economic interest;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c (c) embrace an enhanced and future- oriented vision for the next decade of the EaP with the aim of ensuring lasting and irreversible achievements and deepening EU-EaP cooperation; encourage the accession of the EaP countries to the EU, which should be in line with criteria of Article 49 of the TEU, and the accession to the NATO;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c (c) embrace an enhanced and future- oriented vision for the next decade of the EaP with the aim of ensuring lasting and irreversible achievements and deepening EU-EaP cooperation; invite institutions to lead the creation of ever closer relations with the most advanced EaP countries;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c (c) embrace an enhanced and future- oriented vision for the next decade of the EaP with the aim of ensuring lasting and irreversible achievements and deepening EU-EaP cooperation; ensure that this cooperation should not undermine cooperation of EaP countries with third partners;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c (c) embrace an enhanced and future- oriented vision for the next decade of the EaP with the aim
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c (c) embrace and promptly enact an enhanced and future-
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c (c) embrace an enhanced and future- oriented vision for the next decade of the EaP with the aim of providing first and foremost benefits for citizens, ensuring lasting and irreversible achievements and deepening EU-EaP cooperation;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 8 b (new) - having regard to the EU Global Strategy and revised European Neighbourhood Policy,
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c (c) embrace an enhanced and future- oriented vision for the next decade of the EaP with the aim of providing first and foremost benefits for citizens, ensuring lasting and irreversible achievements and deepening EU-EaP cooperation;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c c)
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c (c) embrace a
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c (c) embrace an enhanced and future- oriented vision for the next decade of the EaP with the aim of ensuring
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (ca) ensure that functioning and resilient democratic institutions, the rule of law, good governance, media freedom and respecting human rights remain the key criteria and conditions for closer political partnership and for financial assistance;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c a (new) (ca) acknowledge that the AAs/DCFTAs agreements that have been signed with Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine are the evidence of a differentiated approach and should lead to further enhanced bilateral relations formats and roadmaps based on the principle of “more for more”;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point c b (new) (cb) express a reinforced commitment of the EU towards the citizens of the EaP countries to ensure that the benefits of the EaP policy have a horizontal effect and are directly felt by all the society;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point d (d) maintain the inclusive nature of the EaP by acting as a driver towards improved democratic accountability and the implementation of core liability mechanisms notably in the judiciary, a strengthened rule of law, a transparent and corruption-free public sector, better economic governance, reinforced citizens’ rights and environmental sustainability;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point d (d) maintain the
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point d (d) maintain and strengthen the inclusive nature of the EaP by acting as a driver towards improved democratic accountability, better economic governance to foster growth, reinforced citizens’ rights and environmental sustainability, while encouraging digital development and transformation;
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 12 a (new) - having regard to the Council of Europe Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities and the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages,
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point d (d) maintain the
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point d (d) maintain the
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point d (d) maintain the inclusive nature of the EaP by acting as a driver towards improved democratic accountability, better economic governance including the fight against corruption and oligarchisation, reinforced citizens’ rights and environmental sustainability;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point d (d) maintain the inclusive nature of the
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point d (d) maintain the inclusive nature of the EaP by acting as a driver towards improved democratic accountability,
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point d a (new) (da) promote a tailor-made differentiation approach within the EaP, not hampering the coherence and consistency of the multilateral framework, which remains an important point of reference for all partner countries; avoid splitting the Eastern Partnership along the lines of their ambition towards the EU;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point e Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point e (e) embark on a process to create a common economic space, including services, that facilitates deeper
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point e (e) embark on a process to create a common economic space that facilitates deeper political and economic integration
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point e (e) embark on a process to create a common economic space that facilitates deeper political and economic integration with the EU and closer economic and trade relations among the EaP countries;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 12 b (new) - having regard to the opinion on the Law on Supporting the Functioning of the Ukrainian Language as the State Language, adopted by Venice Commission - CDL-AD(2019)032-e and the opinion on the provisions of the Law on Education of 5 September 2017, which concern the use of the State Language and Minority and other Languages in Education, adopted by the Venice Commission - CDL-AD (2017) 030-e,
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point e (e) embark on a process to create a common economic space that facilitates deeper political and economic integration and convergence with the EU policies;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point e (e) embark on a process to create a common economic space that facilitates deeper political and economic integration with the EU towards Four Freedoms;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point e (e) embark on a process to create
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point e (e) embark on a process to create a common economic space that facilitates
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point f Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point f Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point f (f) devise additional measures for deeper integration and further sectoral cooperation, such as in selected EU agencies, intra-EU programmes and initiatives, in full compliance with existing conditionalities and pursuant t
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point f (f) devise additional measures for deeper integration such as in selected EU agencies, investment framework platforms, intra-EU programmes and initiatives, in full compliance with existing conditionalities and pursuant to the more for more principle and which will take into account the best reform support practices;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point f (f) devise and launch additional measures for deeper sectoral integration
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point f (f) devise additional measures for deeper integration
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital -A (new) -A. whereas employees in the neighbourhood countries are still facing poor and unsafe working conditions, growing inequalities, dire social conditions, informal and unstable employment, discrimination at the workplace; whereas trade unions as well as employees and employers’ organisations are facing serious problems in their daily activities including the ability to strengthen labour inspection systems;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point f (f) devise additional measures for
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point f (f) devise additional measures for deeper integration and further sectoral cooperation, such as in selected EU agencies, intra-EU programmes and initiatives, in full compliance with existing conditionalities and pursuant to the more for more principle;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point f (f) devise additional measures for
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point f (f) devise additional measures for deeper sectoral integration
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point f a (new) (fa) underline the added value of tailor-made approach, "more for more" approach and principle of differentiation, allowing each partner to engage with the EU in accordance with its own capabilities, ambitions and interests;
Amendment 195 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point f a (new) (fa) enhance parliamentary diplomacy and review the functioning of Euronest in order to enable it to reach its full potential;
Amendment 196 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point g Amendment 197 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point g Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point g (g) provide greater financial assistance, including in the context of the external financial instruments that are currently under legislative negotiation; such assistance should be tailored to the specific needs of the individual partners and used to implement activities under the EaP
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point g (g) provide greater financial assistance, including in the context of the external financial instruments that are currently under legislative negotiation; such assistance should be tailored to the specific needs of the individual partners
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 – having regard to the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and Georgia, of the other part1 , to the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other part2 , and to the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part3 , including Deep And Comprehensive Free Trade Areas (DCFTAs),
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital -A (new) -A. whereas for the foreseeable future the EU remains the dominant political and economic power of Europe, and this generates responsibility towards its neighbours;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point g (g) provide greater financial assistance, including in the context of the external financial instruments that are currently under legislative negotiation; such
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point g (g) provide greater financial assistance, including in the context of the external financial instruments that are currently under legislative negotiation; such assistance should be tailored to the specific needs of the individual partners, serve as an added value to the EU and used to implement activities under the EaP programme, while respecting the performance based budgeting principle;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point g (g) provide greater financial assistance, including in the context of the external financial instruments that are currently under legislative negotiation; such assistance should be tailored to the specific
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point g (g) provide
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point g (g) condition and provide greater financial assistance, including in the context of the external financial instruments that are currently under legislative negotiation; such assistance should be tailored to the specific needs of the individual partners and used to implement activities under the EaP programme;
Amendment 205 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point g (g) provide greater financial assistance, including in the context of
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point g a (new) (ga) consider establishing the EU+ Three Associated Partners dialogue, including meetings in the margins of the European Council with leaders of Associated Countries on structured basis, regular participation of their representatives in the meetings of the European Council working groups and committees to establish dialogue in the areas including, but not limited to, transport, energy, justice and digital economy;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point g a (new) (ga) execute more often impact assessments of the EU support programs in order to increase their efficiency and to apply timely adjustments; maintain strict conditionality of the EU financial assistance with means to suspend or redirect it to projects that have a direct impact on the people;
Amendment 208 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point g a (new) (ga) enhance EU financing to civil society actors in the partner countries from the EaP and better target it, focusing in particular on situations where the process of democratisation suffers from shortcomings and backsliding;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point g a (new) (ga) enhance the role of the European Parliament in the scrutiny and oversight of programmes via delegated acts in the application of the EU external financial instruments;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital -A a (new) -Aa. whereas participation of organised and unorganised civil society in the governance structures of EaP countries remains limited; whereas the problems range from a general lack of transparency to legal frameworks which do not guarantee comprehensive consultations with civil society on legislation; whereas they are facing restricted access to funding, restrictions on registration as well as authorities surveillance, repressive actions including politically motivated prosecution, imprisonment and even occasional torture of representatives of civil society organisation;
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point h (h) ensure that the conclusions of the June 2020 Summit include a long-term strategic vision for the EaP, reinforced EU commitments and a pledge from the EaP countries to deliver on their own as the EaP should continue to be an attractive framework for cooperation and provide clear incentives, in line with the “more for more” principle, in order to keep partner countries engaged in the reform process and on their path towards EU;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point h (h) ensure that the conclusions of the June 2020 Summit
Amendment 212 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point h (h) ensure that the conclusions of the June 2020 Summit include reinforced EU commitments and a pledge from the EaP countries to deliver on their own; ensure that this summit addresses the issue of the migration crisis in order to have a coordinated policy on control of European borders;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point h (h) ensure that the conclusions of the June 2020 Summit include a clear strategy and a long-term common vision for further engagement within the EaP beyond 2020,reinforced EU commitments and a pledge from the EaP countries to deliver on their own;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point h (h) ensure that the conclusions of the June 2020 Summit include a long-term strategic vision for the EaP, reinforced EU commitments and political incentives, and a pledge from the EaP countries to deliver on their
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point h a (new) (ha) note the significant political changes that have been witnessed in Armenia with the Velvet Revolution in 2018; welcome the strong democratic mandate that the new Government received at the December 2018 elections and its clear agenda against corruption and aimed at improving the rule of law; express concern about the rushed procedure in Armenia to initiate changes in the constitution that might jeopardise the independence of the country’s constitutional court; call on the Armenian authorities to request and consider the opinion of the Venice Commission on this matter; the Commission to take this opportunity to explore ways in which Armenia can pursue its European integration agenda beyond the limits of CEPA;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point h a (new) (ha) note the significant political changes that have been seen in Armenia with the Velvet Revolution in 2018; welcome the strong democratic mandate that the new Government received at the December 2018 elections and its clear agenda against corruption and aimed at improving the rule of law; and the Commission to take this opportunity to explore new areas of cooperation with Armenia;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point h a (new) (ha) invite the EaP countries acceding to the EU Trio Plus Strategy 2030, starting with the countries that signed an Association Agreement with the EU, to use the reinforced political steering and benchmark instruments of the implementation of the EU Association Agreements, such as joint reporting and monitoring, which would bring in a credible merit-based approach, to the benefit of the EU and its influence in the EaP countries and beyond;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point h a (new) (ha) acknowledge that the EaP should continue to be an attractive framework for cooperation and provide clear incentives, in line with the “more for more” principle, in order to keep partner countries engaged in the reform process and on their path to the EU;
Amendment 219 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point h a (new) (ha) establish the position of EU Special Representative for the Eastern Partnership; who would enhance the horizontal approach towards the EaP, which can be lost in the mix of different priorities of the EaP partners at the expense of the overall EaP framework;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital -A b (new) -Ab. whereas the EU is facing a series of challenges which weakens its capacities: challenging BREXIT negotiations, complicated relations with the United States, enlargement fatigue, lack of solidarity and unity, rising racism and radicalisation across Europe; whereas the EU needs to change before it can continue to enlarge;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point h a (new) (ha) acknowledge that the EaP should continue to be an attractive framework for cooperation and provide clear incentives, in line with the “more for more” principle, in order to keep partner countries engaged in the reform process and on their path towards EU;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point h a (new) (ha) acknowledge that, as the subsidiarity principle is the best way the EU uses to determine the sphere of competencies among the Union and its member states, the same principle shall be applied to the relations between the EU and the six EaP countries, while at the same time accepting that the EU needs to react faster and in adherence to the EU's values to the deterioration of the rule of law and the quality of democratic governance in the partner countries and apply smart conditionality to prevent the partner governments from further backsliding;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point h a (new) (ha) acknowledge that the Eastern partnership runs both ways as the experience from the EaP countries can be shared for the mutual benefit of the EU and its Member States and the EaP countries;
Amendment 223 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point h b (new) (hb) invite the EaP countries, especially the EU Trio countries, to the Conference on the Future of Europe, which could set out a list scenarios on the future relationship of those countries with the EU;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – subheading 1 Status quo for 2020, structured dialogue, State building and democratic accountability
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point i (i) acknowledge the associated partnership status of advanced EaP countries, notably the signatories of AAs with DCFTAs, in order to accommodate the mutual need for more venues for political dialogue, further economic cooperation and legislative harmonisation; ensure that civil society, including state and non-state trade unions, becomes a full partner in monitoring and ensuring the implementation of the Association agreements; therefore guarantee the full and inclusive functioning and work of the Domestic Advisory Group;
Amendment 226 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point i (i) while keeping the inclusive nature of the Partnership, acknowledge the associated partnership status of advanced EaP countries, notably the signatories of AAs with DCFTAs, in order to accommodate the mutual need for more venues for political dialogue, further economic cooperation and legislative harmonisation;
Amendment 227 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point i (i) acknowledge the associated partnership status of advanced EaP countries, notably the signatories of AAs with DCFTAs, while continuing to engage with all EaP countries, in order to accommodate the mutual need for more venues for political dialogue, further economic cooperation and legislative harmonisation;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point i (i) acknowledge the associated partnership status of advanced EaP countries, notably the signatories of AAs with DCFTAs (the EU Trio countries), in order to accommodate the mutual need for more venues for political dialogue, further economic cooperation and legislative harmonisation;
Amendment 229 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point i (i) acknowledge the associated partnership status of advanced EaP countries, notably the signatories of AAs with DCFTAs, in order to accommodate the mutual need for
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital -A c (new) -Ac. whereas the Eastern Neighbourhood policy needs a review that should start from a realistic and critical analysis of the state of play of bilateral relations, achievements and progress as well as problems and failures; the EU should realistically assess its readiness to support Eastern neighbourhood countries in their political and economic transformation; therefore EU member states should avoid to make promises that cannot be met;
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point i (i) acknowledge the associated
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point i a (new) (ia) encourage future Presidencies of the Council of the EU to prepare detailed and ambitious agendas of cooperation with EaP countries, which would help to shape relations with EaP countries in a mutually desired direction in the decades to come; ensure that the 2020 EaP Summit will evaluate, reassess and inject new dynamism in the relationship between the EU and the EaP countries;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point i a (new) (ia) use these venues for enhanced political dialogue with advanced EaP countries’ authorities, in order to recall that political prosecutions and breach of the rule of law can only have negative consequences on their relationship with the EU;
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point i b (new) (ib) make use of all available AAs’ financial instruments and support programmes, including the possible reversibility of such tools, to foster an enhanced commitment to a sustainable democratic transformation and to reverse current worsening trends and authoritarian drifts observed in some EaP countries;
Amendment 234 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point i c (new) (ic) encourage and welcome the efforts of governments and opposition parties in partner countries to reverse these trends, as in Georgia where parties have managed to reach an agreement on the reform of the electoral system and have taken the engagement to avoid any actions that could lead to politicization of judicial and electoral processes; Call on all parties to take necessary measures for the implementation of this agreement;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j (j) engage further in State building and in strengthening institutions, by making instruments similar to the Support Group for Ukraine available to the associated partners first and foremost;
Amendment 236 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j (j)
Amendment 237 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j j) engage further in State building and in strengthening institutions, such as the judiciary and civil and military security sectors, by making instruments similar to the Support Group for Ukraine available to the associated partners first and foremost; strong, independent and efficient institutions at a
Amendment 238 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j (j)
Amendment 239 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j (j) engage further in State building and in strengthening institutions, by making instruments similar to the Support Group for Ukraine available to all EaP countries, with the associated partners
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Recital -A d (new) -Ad. whereas strategic rivalry with Russia has resulted into serious challenges and dangers for security and stability in the Eastern neighbourhood countries as well as between EU and Russia; whereas this problem needs to be addressed to re-orientate cooperation with all stakeholders in a spirit of mutual respect and political will to recognize the various interests of all actors involved; whereas there is no military solution for this problem;
Amendment 240 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j (j) engage further in State building and in strengthening institutions, by making instruments similar to the Support Group for Ukraine available to all EaP countries, with the associated partners
Amendment 241 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j (j) engage further in State building and in strengthening institutions, by making instruments similar to the Support Group for Ukraine available to the associated partners
Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j (j) engage further in State building and in strengthening institutions, by making instruments similar to the Support Group for Ukraine (the EU Support Group) available to the associated partners first and foremost; strong, independent and efficient institutions at a central and local level are key to democratic accountability, deoligarchisation, and the fight against corruption and State capture;
Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j (j) engage further with all EaP partners in State building and in strengthening institutions, by making instruments similar to the Support Group for Ukraine available to the associated partners first and foremost; strong, independent and efficient institutions at a central and local level are key to democratic accountability, deoligarchisation, and the fight against corruption and State capture;
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j (j) engage further in State building and in strengthening institutions and their accountability, by making instruments similar to the Support Group for Ukraine available to the associated partners first and foremost; strong, independent and efficient institutions at a central and local level are key to democratic
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j (j) engage in further
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j (j) engage further in
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j (j) engage further in State building and in strengthening institutions,
Amendment 248 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j a (new) (ja) propose for a more comprehensive and enlarged strategic format Trio + 1 with the inclusion of Armenia to be explored - based on the principles and positions reaffirmed in the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership agreement between Armenia and the European Union; acknowledge the importance of ensuring that accommodations are made for Armenia as part of any efforts to create more ambitious platforms for the associated partners, in light of the significant democratic lead that Armenia boasts of the three non-associated partners;
Amendment 249 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j a (new) (ja) insist on the necessity of a pluralistic, balanced and independent media, open and non-discriminatory access to online and offline information, meaningful civic participation, safeguards for human and civil rights, and an independent and active civil society, including trade unions and dissident voices, for the continuing development of a democracy; urge EaP countries to guarantee the safety of dissident journalists, authors, and opinion makers;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Recital -A e (new) -Ae. whereas the countries which have signed Association Agreements with the EU have committed themselves to EU and international labour standards; whereas in reality so far little progress has been done to meet these standards, in particular in the fields of labour inspections, anti-discrimination measures, and social dialogues;
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j a (new) (ja) include multi-stakeholder monitoring into the assessment process of reforms in the EaP countries mandatory for the EaP governments, following the practice already established in Ukraine; create conditions to be in the position to divert assistance in a given EaP partner country from the central authorities, if they do not adhere to commitments, to local authorities or partners;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j a (new) (ja) ensure the continuation of the annual Association Implementation Reports by the Commission and the EEAS on the progress made by the three associated partners and apply a unified evaluation methodology, especially when analysing reforms in the same areas and sectors; develop regular, at least biannual, reports on relations with non-associated EaP countries;
Amendment 252 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j a (new) (ja) call for a more comprehensive and enlarged strategic format Trio + 1 with the inclusion of Armenia to be explored - based on the principles and positions reaffirmed in the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership agreement between Armenia and the European Union;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j a (new) (ja) work together with the EaP partners to strengthen the rule of law and anti-corruption mechanisms, as well as the independence, impartiality, efficiency and accountability of justice systems, and to reinforce public administration;
Amendment 254 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j a (new) (ja) encourage the work of political foundations in fostering the next generation of political leaders in the EaP countries;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j b (new) (jb) ensure the continuation of the prioritisation of the fight against corruption in EaP countries, by among other reducing the space for corruption through increased transparency, accountability and promotion of “clean” behaviour among the populations at large, strengthening the rule of law, promoting judicial reform, by increasing merit based recruitment and enhancing its independence and promoting good governance; acknowledge that without achieving the abovementioned goals it will be virtually impossible to reach sustainable growth, increase economic activity and development, decrease areas of poverty, increase Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), increase societal trust and political stability;
Amendment 256 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j b (new) (jb) acknowledge that strong, independent and efficient institutions at a central and local level are key to democratic accountability, deoligarchisation, and the fight against corruption and State capture;
Amendment 257 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point j c (new) (jc) advance on a broader spectrum legal and economic reforms with the experience transfer from the EU Member States through Twinning projects, particularly by extending the program to local and regional governments;
Amendment 258 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point k (k) acknowledge and encourage initiatives by the governments of associated countries to boost their mutual cooperation; a similar approach should be applied to cooperation amongst all the Eastern European Partners on various issues; express concern about the cases of ethnic-based discrimination undermining such cooperation, as was the case of the Ukrainian citizen Mary Akopyan prevented from participating in EU- funded seminar on conflict resolution in Azerbaijan on 13-16 January 2020 reportedly based solely on her Armenian ethnicity; condemns such action as violating the basic principles and values upon which the EaP is founded, and urges the Azerbaijani authorities to put an end to such discriminatory practices;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point k (k) acknowledge and encourage initiatives by the governments of associated countries to boost their mutual cooperation; call upon the associated countries to expand their cooperation in order to achieve a more sector-specific integration, in particular in the area of energy, transport, digital affairs, cybersecurity, environmental protection, maritime economy, border control, customs cooperation, trade facilitation and justice and home affairs; a similar approach should be applied to cooperation amongst all the Eastern European Partners on various issues;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the Eastern Partnership (EaP) is based on mutual interests and understanding, shared ownership and responsibility, differentiation, mutual accountability and a shared commitment between Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and the European Union to deepen their relations and adhere to international law and core values such as democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, and a social market economy, sustainable development and good governance;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point k (k) acknowledge and encourage initiatives by the governments of associated countries to boost their mutual cooperation; a similar approach should be applied to cooperation amongst all the Eastern European Partners on various issues, in order this “differentiation policy” towards EaP countries does not lead to some kind of “ranking”;
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point k (k) acknowledge and encourage initiatives by the governments of EaP countries to step up regional cooperation, with a special focus on associated countries to boost their mutual cooperation; a similar approach should be applied to cooperation amongst all the Eastern European Partners on various issues;
Amendment 262 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point k (k) acknowledge and encourage initiatives by the governments of
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point k (k) acknowledge and encourage initiatives by the governments of associated countries to boost their mutual cooperation; a similar approach should be applied to cooperation amongst all the Eastern European Partners on various issues; open a visa liberalization dialogue with Armenia;
Amendment 264 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point k (k) acknowledge and encourage initiatives by the governments of associated countries to boost their mutual cooperation and joint position within the EaP; a similar approach should be applied to cooperation amongst all the Eastern European Partners on various issues;
Amendment 265 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point k (k) acknowledge and encourage initiatives by the governments of associated countries (the EU Trio countries) to boost their mutual cooperation; a similar approach should be applied to cooperation amongst all the Eastern European Partners on various issues;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point k a (new) (ka) the Commission to engage further in joint discussions with the associated countries on the progress, opportunities and challenges concerning the implementation of the AA/DCFTAs; call upon the EU relevant institutions to consider to further develop the EU+ Associated Partners dialogue in the areas including, but not limited to trade, transport, energy, justice and digital economy;
Amendment 267 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point k a (new) (ka) support tentative de-escalation steps in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan by encouraging all sides to intensify dialogue in search of a lasting, fair and peaceful settlement, based on all OSCE principles; call on all sides to the conflict to refrain from inflammatory rhetoric and creating facts on the ground that would further jeopardise any prospects for settlement;
Amendment 268 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point k a (new) (ka) support the principle of inclusiveness as a guarantee that all six Partners remain engaged with the EU leaving open the future opportunities for each Partner if they wish to engage more;
Amendment 269 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point k b (new) (kb) denounce the use of coronavirus related measures by the authorities as a means to silence the political opposition, civil society and the media by restricting their legitimate rights;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the Eastern Partnership (EaP) is based on a shared commitment between Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, Ukraine and the European Union to deepen their relations and adhere to international law and core values such as democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, and a social market economy, sustainable development and good governance with regard to the increase of stability and prosperity;
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point l (l) encourage full compliance of election processes with international standards, the recommendations of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the opinions of the Venice Commission, including the non- harassment, whether judicial, physical, or institutional, of political actors not aligned with the incumbent government, and safeguarding the freedom of expression, association and assembly, including peaceful demonstrations; commend EaP states that have agreed on the implementation of democratising political reforms;
Amendment 271 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point l (l) encourage full compliance of election processes with international standards, the recommendations of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the opinions of the Venice Commission; express concern about the rushed procedure in Armenia to initiate changes in the constitution that might jeopardise the independence of the country’s constitutional court; calls on the Armenian authorities to request and consider the opinion of the Venice Commission on this matter;
Amendment 272 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point l (l) encourage full compliance of election processes, namely in the area of adoption of legislative amendments to electoral laws and party financing, with international standards, the recommendations of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the opinions of the Venice Commission; support strengthening of electoral legislative framework through inclusive political dialogues;
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point l (l) foster electoral reforms in order to ensure free, fair, competitive and transparent elections and encourage full compliance of election processes with international standards, the recommendations of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the opinions of the Venice Commission;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point l a (new) (la) contribute to preventing third- party interference in the political, electoral, and other democratic processes of the EaP states, whether designed to sway an election towards a favoured candidate or party, or designed to undermine trust in the democratic system, notably through disinformation, illicit political financing, cyber-attacks on political and media actors, or through any other illegal means;
Amendment 275 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point l a (new) (la) propose targeted sanctions against individuals involved in grave human rights violations in Azerbaijan, particularly arrests, kidnappings and beatings of civil society and opposition activists and journalists, and violent repression of the peaceful protests following the parliamentary elections on 9th of February 2020, which were not recognized as genuine, free and fair by the OSCE ODIHR;
Amendment 276 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point l a (new) (la) remind the Azerbaijani authorities that core values and principles of democracy, the rule of law, good governance, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms should be fully upheld and substantially improved in the country, especially in light of negotiations on a new EU-Azerbaijan Agreement;
Amendment 277 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point l a (new) (la) express disappointment at the fact that the parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan on 9 February 2020 failed, yet again, to meet the ODIHR criteria of genuine and competitive elections, and condemn the post-elections violent crackdown on protesters;
Amendment 278 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point l a (new) (la) react faster to the deterioration of the rule of law and democratic accountability in the partner countries and apply smart conditionality to prevent the partner governments from further backsliding;
Amendment 279 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point l a (new) (la) stresses the need for regular European election observation missions to EaP countries in order to support the process of strengthening institutions, election processes and democratic accountability;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas the EaP countries are geographically, historically and culturally part of Europe and the process of integrating them with European Union is of key importance for the stability, prosperity and security of the continent as a whole, free and at peace; whereas such process cannot exclude merit-based perspectives of fully-fledged EU membership in accordance with Art. 49 TEU;
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – subheading 1 a (new) New EaP instruments of financial support for the EU Trio Plus Strategy 2030
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point l a (new) (la) provide greater financial assistance, including in the context of the external financial instruments that are currently under legislative negotiation; such assistance should be tailored to the specific needs of the individual partners and used to implement activities under the EaP programme; note that this access to EU funding should be linked with reform commitments and should include a set of ambitious benchmarks of the European financial assistance for the EU Trio Plus Strategy 2030 countries;
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point l b (new) (lb) express strong concern about the rushed procedure in Armenia to initiate changes in the constitution that might jeopardise the independence of the country’s constitutional court and call on the Armenian authorities to request and consider the opinion of the Venice Commission on this matter;
Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point l b (new) (lb) seek a renewed commitment by the Eastern European Partners to enact comprehensive reforms of the judicial and public administration aimed at ensuring the independence and competence of judges and civil servants;
Amendment 284 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point l b (new) (lb) provide for the EU Trio Plus countries a greater access to EU funding, including via Connecting Europe Facility and the TEN programme as well as a gradual access to the Green Deal Fund of Just Transition to modernise emission- intensive industries; note that this access should be linked to differentiated benchmarks in line with the EU integration reform commitments;
Amendment 285 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point l c (new) (lc) adopt an EU human rights violations sanctions mechanism or an EU “Magnitsky Act” to punish individuals or entities found in breach of human rights or essential freedoms as well as involved in high-level corruption cases;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point l c (new) (lc) develop public investment management strategy for the EU Trio Plus countries, which would help absorbing the TEN infrastructure investments and would increase investment support, including via the Connecting Europe Facility;
Amendment 287 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point l d (new) (ld) create for this purpose the Connectivity Agenda, which will include a list of major infrastructure projects implemented in the new Investment Framework platform and managed together with IFIs and the European Commission; propose that investments be tightly linked with reform implementation and suggest signing the Reform Contracts for Investments with the EU Trio countries and remaining Eastern Partners willing to join the EU Trio Plus Strategy 2030;
Amendment 288 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point l e (new) (le) adopt a comprehensive infrastructure-building plan with the aim of improving connectivity between the EU and its Eastern European Partners, and among the EaP countries themselves;
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – subheading 2 Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A a (new) Aa. whereas those countries do not have lasting economic and financial stability and, for the EU, the relationship with the EaP entails a number of difficulties and risks linked to the fragile state structure of those countries, such as corruption, illegal trafficking, terrorism and ethno-territorial conflicts;
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point m Amendment 291 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point m Amendment 292 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point m (m) acknowledge that the implementation of the DCFTAs has been sufficiently successful that it may gradually lead to the opening up of the EU single market in line with the implemented EU standards and requirements; harmonization of technical regulations and standards is also a key condition for the effective functioning of the DCFTAs and opening EU market for EaP industrial goods;
Amendment 293 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point m (m) acknowledge that the implementation of the DCFTAs has
Amendment 294 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point m (m) acknowledge that the implementation of the DCFTAs has been sufficiently successful
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point m (m) acknowledge that the implementation of the DCFTAs has been sufficiently successful that it may gradually lead to
Amendment 296 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point m Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point m (m)
Amendment 298 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point m (m)
Amendment 299 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point m (m) acknowledge that the implementation of the DCFTAs
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 – having regard to the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and Georgia, of the other part1 , to the Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Moldova, of the other part2 , and to the Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Ukraine, of the other part3 , including Deep And Comprehensive Free Trade Areas (DCFTAs), and the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Armenia, __________________ 1 OJ L 261, 30.8.2014, p. 4. 2 OJ L 260, 30.8.2014, p. 4. 3 OJ L 161, 29.5.2014, p. 3.
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas
Amendment 300 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point m a (new) (ma) note the importance of deepening economic cooperation and market integration with the Eastern European Partners through a gradual opening of the EU single market, including the full implementation of DCFTAs, and compliance with legal, economic and technical standards, and by establishing a common economic space;
Amendment 301 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point m a (new) (ma) consider the creation of a special legal approximation facility aimed at helping associated EaP partners in harmonizing their legislation with EU acquis and assisting in efforts to implement it;
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point n (n) aim to secure the cooperation and
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point n (n) aim to secure the cooperation and participation of eligible and willing EaP countries in the Energy Union
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point n (n) aim to secure the cooperation and participation of eligible and willing EaP countries in the Energy Union, the Transport Community and the Digital Single Market, and greater cooperation on customs, banking and financial services, among others;
Amendment 305 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point n (n) aim to
Amendment 306 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point n a (new) (na) introduce instruments such as legal screening and sectoral roadmaps, to determine the EaP countries’ readiness to comply with the EU acquis and to vest their applicability to differentiated sectoral integration;
Amendment 307 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point n a (new) (na) prioritise the creation of a roaming free regime between the EU and EaP countries and an intra-EaP one as soon as possible, as excessive roaming charges hamper economic activity and create a considerable burden to societies;
Amendment 308 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point n b (new) (nb) support and promote development of e-services, both commercial and public, of the e-economy, as well as of a wide range of telework capabilities, in order to strengthen the resilience and resistance in case of crisis, as experienced presently with the coronavirus;
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point n b (new) (nb) ensure that existing and new nuclear installations in the EaP countries comply with the highest environmental and nuclear safety standards, according to the international conventions;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas cooperation between the EU and all EaP countries can be achieved and maintained only in so far as those core values and principles are respected; whereas fight against oligarchic structures, corruption and nepotism should be on top of the reform agenda;
Amendment 310 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point n c (new) (nc) support greater diversification and competitiveness of the economies of EaP partners, through increased lending to SMEs in local currencies, know-how or further market access, demonopolisation, deoligarchisation and privatisation;
Amendment 311 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point o (o) ensure the EaP countries’ further engagement in the fight against climate change,
Amendment 312 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point o (o) ensure the EaP countries’ further engagement in the fight against climate change, including participation in the new European Green Deal, through the EU investment support, including EBRD and EIB, conditional upon a sound assessment of the environmental impact and of the effects on local communities;
Amendment 313 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point o (o)
Amendment 314 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point o (o) ensure the EaP countries’ further engagement, strong contribution and effective measures in the fight against climate change, including through participation in the new European Green Deal;
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point o a (new) (oa) focus on improving energy security through both energy independence and energy efficiency, encouraging investments and the diversification of energy sources, in particular with regard to renewable energy and reducing dependence on fossil fuels, through strengthened cooperation in all priority areas covered by the EU Energy Union and closer integration of the partners energy markets with the European energy market;
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point o a (new) (oa) promote and support intra- regional trade among EaP countries, since increased trade with multiple partners contributes to increasing resilience of countries and their economies;
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point p (p) adopt a comprehensive infrastructure-building plan with the aim of
Amendment 318 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point p (p) adopt a comprehensive infrastructure-building plan and support implementation of the priority projects as identified in the Indicative TEN-T Investment Action Plan with the aim of improving connectivity between the EU and its Eastern European Partners, and among the EaP countries themselves and ensuring environmental sustainability during the implementation process; encourage regulatory convergence in the transport sector; take active measures to improve absorption capacities of the EaP countries;
Amendment 319 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point p (p) adopt a comprehensive infrastructure-building plan with the aim of improving connectivity between the EU and its Eastern European Partners, and among the EaP countries themselves; focus also on telecommunications and assist EaP countries in further decreasing tariffs for communications with the EU;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas cooperation between the EU and
Amendment 320 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point p (p) adopt a comprehensive infrastructure-building plan with the aim of improving connectivity between the EU and its Eastern European Partners, and among the EaP countries themselves, while ensuring that they are not exploited by any international alliance or institution;
Amendment 321 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point p (p) adopt a comprehensive infrastructure-building plan (including opening up new border-crossings, and people friendly conditions) with the aim of
Amendment 322 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point p (p) adopt a comprehensive infrastructure-building plan with the aim of improving transport, energy and digital connectivity between the EU and its Eastern European Partners, and among the EaP countries themselves;
Amendment 323 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point p a (new) (pa) turn the Eastern Partnership region into a connectivity hub for EU- China trade and investment flows, not just a conveyor belt for the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI); ensure that connecting the Chinese and European markets should also benefit the Eastern Partnership countries en route as full beneficiaries of a two-way street in trade and investment; start a high-level dialogue between the EU, the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) and the countries with Association Agreements/Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements (DCFTA), with the aim of developing cooperation between the partners involved;
Amendment 324 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point p a (new) (pa) consider that the EaP countries and its citizens would benefit from cooperation in financial services, for example fighting money laundering or bolstering financial surveillance; calls upon the European Commission to reflect on the possibility to invite Eastern Partnership countries, especially the Partners who are implementing AAs/DCFTAs, to make the necessary adjustments to allow for the possible future expansion of Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), which will enable their consumers, businesses and public administrations to make and receive transfers and payments in Euro;
Amendment 325 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point p a (new) (pa) provide continuous support to the upgrading of the EaP countries’ solid waste management system to the EU standards by setting up recycling targets and recycling systems to meet the targets, address the negative impact on the environment and public health of the outdated, as well as unauthorized, solid waste facilities; identify financial instruments to support the financing of waste management projects by the EU and national/local funds;
Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point p a (new) (pa) address the rural-urban divide in the EaP countries through effective financial and technical incentives to micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), small-scale farmers and family enterprises in rural and suburban areas, and through the improvement of human connectivity and infrastructure between cities and countryside in view of fostering social cohesion;
Amendment 327 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point p b (new) (pb) encourage the EaP countries to complete the reforms in the energy sector in compliance with the European Union law, including that concerning environmental and safety policy;
Amendment 328 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point p c (new) (pc) recognize the success of Ukraine in the unbundling of the gas transmission system, and support energy independence and supply diversification efforts in other EaP countries;
Amendment 329 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas cooperation between the EU and
Amendment 330 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q (q) extend to other associated partners the approach employed by the EU in its efforts to support the recovery of the Ukrainian economy, including by means of tailored and flexible macro-financial assistance and instruments and engagement and coordination of international financial institutions and donors, and by improving the environment for foreign direct investment (FDI); in the proposed single Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI) stress the importance of differentiation within the EaP in assisting the EU Trio Plus countries in line with the principles of ‘more for more’ and ‘less for less’;
Amendment 331 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q (q) extend to other associated partners the approach employed by the EU in its efforts to support the recovery of the Ukrainian economy, including by means of tailored and flexible macro-financial assistance and instruments and engagement and coordination of international financial institutions and donors, and by improving the environment for foreign direct
Amendment 332 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q (q) extend to other associated partners the approach employed by the EU in its efforts to support the recovery of the Ukrainian economy, including by means of tailored and flexible macro-financial assistance and instruments and engagement and coordination of international financial institutions and donors, and by improving the environment for foreign direct investment (FDI); emphasise the conditionality of macro-financial assistance as it underscores democratisation and reforms that contribute to the stabilisation of the neighbourhood;
Amendment 333 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q (q) extend to other associated partners the approach employed by the EU in its efforts to support the recovery of the Ukrainian economy, including by means of tailored and flexible macro-financial assistance and instruments and engagement and coordination of international financial institutions and donors, and by improving the environment for foreign direct investment (FDI), in full respect to social, labour and environmental rights;
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q (q) extend to other associated partners the approach employed by the EU in its efforts to support the recovery of the Ukrainian economy, including by means of tailored and flexible macro-financial assistance and instruments and engagement and coordination of international financial institutions and donors
Amendment 335 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q (q) extend to other associated partners the approach employed by the EU in its efforts to support the recovery of the Ukrainian economy, including by means of tailored and flexible macro-financial assistance and instruments
Amendment 336 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q (q)
Amendment 337 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q (q) extend to other associated partners the EU approach
Amendment 338 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q (q) extend to other
Amendment 339 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q a (new) (qa) continue to support energy security by supporting gas interconnectors between EaP countries and Member States, as well as investments into existing infrastructure in reverse flow in order to fulfil regional gas needs as well as diversifying oil or gas imports routes and sources; in this regard note the important role of Azerbaijan in the diversification of energy supply towards the EU and welcome the completion of the Southern Gas Corridor which is expected to bring the first gas from Azerbaijan to the EU this year;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas cooperation between the EU and all EaP countries can be achieved and maintained only in so far as those core values and principles are respected, and fight against corruption, organized crime and money laundering are guaranteed;
Amendment 340 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q a (new) (qa) deepen engagement with non- associated partners in the areas of democratic reform, rule of law, and economic modernisation; welcome the progress in the legislative alignment of several EaP countries with EU standards; emphasise the economic need for clear, transparent, and consistent legal frameworks and their independent, impartial, and reliable interpretation; reiterate the importance of a non- politicised judiciary;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q a (new) (qa) ensure that the MFF continue to ensure the EUs financial support for the infrastructure and investment projects of EaP countries, increasing their resilience to cyber threats and improving and modernizing education;
Amendment 342 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q a (new) (qa) strengthen the conditionality between macro-financial conditionality and progress in the fights against oligarchic structures, corruption and nepotism, rule of law and respect of human rights;
Amendment 343 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q a (new) (qa) apply the experience of the Western Balkans Investment Framework to attract and coordinate financial and technical assistance, and to increase efficiency of infrastructure projects;
Amendment 344 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q a (new) (qa) implement the EU’s ambitious Central Asia Strategy with the active engagement of EaP countries as reliable partners enjoying a direct access to this region;
Amendment 345 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q a (new) (qa) improve the environment for foreign direct investment (FDI) in order to support new business opportunities, in particular for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs);
Amendment 346 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q b (new) (qb) make the promotion of FDIs from the EU a key aspect of the EaP policy and develop an action plan for this purpose, further improving the business environment and guaranteeing legal certainty;
Amendment 347 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q b (new) (qb) realize that the EaP countries and the EaP tools could be more effectively used for connectivity projects with Central Asia, as a minimum as an alternative corridor in Eastern direction;
Amendment 348 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q b (new) (qb) ensure that unsafe energy projects such as Ostrovets nuclear plant won't be part of the European electricity network;
Amendment 349 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q b (new) (qb) address the shortcomings in the implementation of the commitments with regard the social policies and labour rights and to protect the EU labour market from social dumping; check not only the transposition of relevant EU directives and norms in national law, but also their actual implementation: create together with the EaP a monitoring scheme for fundamental labour rights involving trade unions and civil society organisation; use the disbursement of macro-financial assistance as a leverage or conditionality to force the countries to enhance the labour conditions;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas cooperation between the EU and all EaP countries can be achieved and maintained only in so far as those core values and principles are respected and ensured during constitutional and legislative process;
Amendment 350 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q c (new) (qc) reinforce the support for SMEs by strengthening and widening the scope, geographical coverage and relevance for the recipients’ needs of programs such as EU4Business and by developing new initiatives designed to attract venture capital into the region and providing continuous support for the development of export oriented industries;
Amendment 351 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q c (new) (qc) acknowledge the strategic geographical location of EaP countries as a link between the European Union, Asia and the wider neighbourhood, which could bring increased value for EU foreign policy engagements;
Amendment 352 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q d (new) (qd) support projects such as the Anaklia deep sea port, which are crucial for increasing connectivity with the region and even further with Central Asia;
Amendment 353 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point q d (new) (qd) provide a continuous support for educational reforms in the willing EaP countries, which are a key for the EaP future, aiming to address shortages between the education systems reform and labour market demand, and promote vocational training, among other;
Amendment 354 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point r Amendment 355 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point r Amendment 356 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point r Amendment 357 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point r Amendment 358 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point r (r) address the EU’s qualified labour shortages by increasing labour mobility from the EaP countries and providing social guarantees; in this regard, welcome the successful implementation of Visa free regimes and the full implementation of readmission agreements, which - coupled with the positive experience of some Member States that opened their labour markets - brought very positive results;
Amendment 359 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point r (r) a
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas increased cooperation between the EU and all EaP countries can be achieved and maintained only in so far as those core values and principles are respected;
Amendment 360 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point r (r) address the
Amendment 361 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point r (r) address the EU’s qualified labour shortages by increasing labour mobility
Amendment 362 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point r (r) address the EU’s qualified labour shortages by
Amendment 363 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point r (r) address the EU’s qualified labour shortages by increasing labour mobility from the EaP countries, including supporting circular migration schemes, and providing social guarantees;
Amendment 364 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point r (r) address the
Amendment 365 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point r (r)
Amendment 366 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point r r) address the EU’s qualified labour shortages inter alia by increasing labour mobility from the EaP countries
Amendment 367 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point r a (new) (ra) cope with the serious effects of depopulation and migration in EaP countries by involving the European Eastern Partners into the European Agenda on Migration;
Amendment 368 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point r a (new) (ra) encourage EaP countries to pursue comprehensive labour policy reforms in order to improve working conditions and workers’ rights;
Amendment 369 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point r b (new) (rb) launch country-based action plans to combat unemployment and to tackle social and regional inequality; invest into youth, foster entrepreneurship and create new programs and incentives for young professionals to return to the EaP labour market;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas cooperation between the EU and all EaP countries can be achieved and maintained only in so far as those core European values and principles are respected;
Amendment 370 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point r c (new) (rc) develop an action plan to fight undeclared work, support the creation of fully fledged trade unions and to call for basic ILO conventions to be transposed into national law and implemented;
Amendment 371 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point s (s) enhance education and employment prospects of the EaP countries, with an aim to prevent brain drain, as well as to increase EaP citizens competences and awareness; with this regard expand funding for and the participation of the EaP countries in educational, professional skills-boosting and exchange programmes such as Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020;
Amendment 372 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point s (s) expand funding for and the participation of the EaP countries in educational, professional skills-boosting and exchange programmes such as Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020; strengthen capacity of EaP countries to participate in the Horizon 2020 and its succeeding program;
Amendment 373 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point s (s) acknowledge the importance of cross-border mobility in strengthening people-to-people contact, and expand funding for and the participation of the EaP countries in educational, professional skills-boosting and exchange programmes such as Erasmus+ and Horizon 2020;
Amendment 374 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point s (s) expand funding for and the participation of the EaP countries in educational, professional skills-boosting and exchange programmes such as Erasmus+, Creative Europe and Horizon 2020;
Amendment 375 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point s (s) expand funding for and the participation of the EaP countries in educational, professional skills-boosting and exchange programmes such as Erasmus+ and Horizon
Amendment 376 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point s s)
Amendment 377 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point s (s) e
Amendment 378 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point t (t) strengthen academic and education cooperation among the EU and EaP countries, including intra-EaP
Amendment 379 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point t (t) strengthen intra-EaP academic
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas EU’s neighbouring countries did not evolve into "a ring of well governed countries to the East of the EU and on the borders of the Mediterranean with whom -the EU- can enjoy close and cooperation relations"[1]; whereas most of the Eastern neighbourhood countries are still facing an unfinished transformation period both in political and social-economic dimension, characterised by the continuous dominance of oligarchic elites on political decision-making processes of the executive and legislative powers, marred by ongoing corruption that is seriously undermining the further ability to strengthen democracy, rule of law and respect for human rights; __________________ 1aSee European Security Strategy: " A safer Europe in a better world", p. 8, http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/c msUpload/78367.pdf
Amendment 380 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point t (t) strengthen intra-EaP academic cooperation by launching an EaP university
Amendment 381 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point t (t) strengthen intra-EaP academic cooperation
Amendment 382 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point t (t) strengthen intra-EaP academic cooperation by launching an EaP university and targeted EaP programmes focused on good governance and public administration;
Amendment 383 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point t t) strengthen
Amendment 384 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point t t) strengthen intra-EaP academic cooperation
Amendment 385 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point t a (new) (ta) launch a pilot project aimed at establishing the Eastern Partnership Open Science & Innovation Center, a network of thematic centres of competence in each EaP country to provide R&I support and services;
Amendment 386 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point u (u) ensure that all EU support programmes include a gender-equality dimension and target the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups of society, including Roma people, as well as refugees and internally displaced persons from areas experiencing violent conflict such as Eastern Ukraine, being often subject to poverty and social exclusion; reinforce initiatives on their political as well as socio-economic empowerment and on improving their access to education, healthcare and decent housing;
Amendment 387 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point u (u) ensure that all EU support programmes
Amendment 388 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point u (u) ensure that all EU support programmes include a gender-equality dimension and target the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups of society; encourage EaP countries to increase diversity and inclusion efforts;
Amendment 389 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point u (u) ensure that all EU support
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas to improve economic and political stabilization of the region the EU should strengthen the political and economic cooperation with the EaP countries, moreover the EU should verify whether the principles of democracy and the rule of law are adhered to;
Amendment 390 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point u (u) ensure that all EU support programmes include a gender-equality dimension and target the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups of society to boost regional, rural and social development;
Amendment 391 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point u (u) ensure that all EU support programmes include a gender-equality dimension and
Amendment 392 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point u (u) ensure that all EU support programmes include
Amendment 393 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point u (u) ensure that
Amendment 394 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point u (u) ensure that all EU support programmes
Amendment 395 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point u u) ensure that
Amendment 396 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point u a (new) (ua) strengthen good governance and develop an European quality public administration in the associated EaP countries by opening job-shadowing schemes, allowing EaP civil servants to temporarily work in the relevant services of the EU institutions and Member States in specific areas;
Amendment 397 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point u a (new) (ua) ensure the fundamental right to freedom of religion or belief by protecting and promoting the rights all of religious components present in the region, on the bases of the concept of full and equal citizenship;
Amendment 398 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point u a (new) (ua) support and assist programmes and reforms with regards to media and information literacy to reflect the current digital age;
Amendment 399 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point u b (new) (ub) ensure that EU assistance and programmes reach local levels, including in the remote parts of the partner countries, in particular rural areas, to enable them to push for positive changes in their communities, more vulnerable to post-Soviet sentiments and Russian manipulations;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 a (new) - having regard to Euronest Parliamentary Assembly resolution of 9 December 2019 on the future of the Trio Plus Strategy 2030: building a future of Eastern Partnership; having regard to final statements and recommendations of Parliamentary Association Committees of 19 December 2019 with Ukraine and Moldova; having regard to European Parliament annual report on the implementation of the common foreign and security policy of 18 December 2019,
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas joint commitment to full respect and implementation of the principles of rule of law and democracy is the essential ground, in absence of which more advanced forms of cooperation and deeper integration between the EU and EaP countries cannot be envisaged;
Amendment 400 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – subheading 4 Security
Amendment 401 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point u c (new) (uc) stress that support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the EaP Partners is at the core of the EU policy in its Eastern Neighbourhood; underline the importance of the unity and solidarity of the Member States in this regard;
Amendment 402 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point u d (new) (ud) strictly condemn the violation by the Russian Federation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of some of the Eastern Partners, notably of Ukraine and Georgia, waging the military aggression against them and occupying parts of their territories;
Amendment 403 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point u e (new) (ue) reconfirm, in this regard, the EU non-recognition of any forceful change of internationally recognized borders of the Eastern Partners countries, including the illegal occupation by Russia of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol;
Amendment 404 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v (v) acknowledge the importance of security and stability and peace for the future development of EaP members by boosting cooperation in security and defence and devoting particular attention to regional conflicts
Amendment 405 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v (v) acknowledge the importance of security and stability for the future development of EaP members by boosting cooperation in security and defence and devoting particular attention to regional conflicts and new type of challenges such as hybrid threats, cyber-attacks and disinformation campaigns that need to be tackled in a difficult geostrategic context;
Amendment 406 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v (v) acknowledge the importance of security and stability for the future development of EaP members by boosting cooperation in security and defence and devoting particular attention to regional conflicts and new type of common challenges, such as hybrid threats, cyber- attacks and disinformation campaigns;
Amendment 407 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v (v) acknowledge the importance of security and stability for the future development of EaP members by boosting cooperation in security and defence and devoting particular attention to regional conflicts and new type of challenges, such as hybrid threats, cyber-attacks and disinformation campaigns;
Amendment 408 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v v) acknowledge the importance of security and stability for the future development of EaP members
Amendment 409 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v (v) acknowledge the importance of
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas the Eastern Partnership has already proved its ability to ensure greater stability, security, prosperity and resilience in the region and certain EaP countries chose to pursue a closer political, human and economic integration with the EU by concluding ambitious Association Agreements (AAs) with Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements (DCFTAs), as well as visa-free regimes;
Amendment 410 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v (v) acknowledge the importance of security and stability for the future development of EaP members by boosting cooperation in security and defence and devoting particular attention to regional conflicts with the EU stronger engagement into its resolution;
Amendment 411 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v (v) acknowledge the importance of security and stability for the future development of EaP members by boosting cooperation in security and defence and devoting particular attention to regional conflicts under the agreed negotiating formats and processes;
Amendment 412 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v v) acknowledge the importance of security and stability for the future development of EaP members by boosting cooperation in security and defence and devoting particular attention to regional conflicts, in which Russia’s role must not be underestimated;
Amendment 413 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v (v) acknowledge the importance of security and stability for the future development of EaP members by boosting cooperation in security and defence and devoting particular attention to peaceful resolution of possible regional conflicts;
Amendment 414 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v (v) acknowledge the importance of security and stability for the future
Amendment 415 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v a (new) (va) reiterate the EU's commitment to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of each of the EaP states within its internationally recognised borders; denounce the illegal invasion, destabilisation, annexation, and occupation of, and the threat of any future use of force against, EaP countries; actively counter any attempt at the establishment of illicit borders within the internationally recognised territory of sovereign states; insist that all parties adhere to their international obligations, including under ceasefire and withdrawal agreements; assure to do everything within the power of the EU to resolve any ongoing, and prevent any future, infringements on the territorial integrity of EaP countries;
Amendment 416 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v a (new) (va) reaffirm support to the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs’ efforts to solve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and to their 2009 Basic Principles which reflect a compromise based on the Helsinki Final Act principles of non-use of force, territorial integrity, and the equal rights and self-determination of peoples; call on Armenia and Azerbaijan to continue negotiations in good faith with a view to implementing these principles to solve the conflict, which cannot be solved using military force; call on the Governments of Armenia and Azerbaijan to continue high-level talks and commit to genuine confidence-building measures and dialogue between Armenian and Azerbaijani civil society;
Amendment 417 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v a (new) (va) strongly condemn Russia’s continued violations of fundamental principles and norms of international law, particularly its refusal to comply with the decisions of international tribunals and courts; in this regard support the EaP countries in their efforts to exercise full sovereignty, territorial integrity and effective control over each country’s internationally recognized borders;
Amendment 418 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v a (new) (va) reiterate the EU’s commitment to supporting the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of all EaP countries; reaffirm the EU’s support to the inviolability of internationally recognised borders of all EaP countries; emphasise the need for the earliest peaceful settlement of the frozen conflicts on the basis of the norms and principles of international law;
Amendment 419 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v a (new) (va) acknowledge the increased security interdependence between the EU and EaP; underlines the vast area in which the EU can take advantage of the experience of EaP countries, such as in combating hybrid or cyber-security threats, including election cyber- meddling; establish a formal cyber dialogue with the interested EaP partners;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas certain EaP countries chose to pursue a closer political, human and economic integration with the EU by concluding ambitious Association Agreements (AAs) with DCFTAs, as well as visa-free regimes, while other EaP countries preferred to opt for an alternative regional integration model, joining the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU);
Amendment 420 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v a (new) (va) to commit to sustaining the unity of action among EU Member States in maintaining collective pressure on Russia to solving the conflicts in Ukraine and Georgia; calls for a more active role of the EU in the peaceful resolution of all ongoing conflicts in its neighbourhood;
Amendment 421 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v a (new) (va) engage in constructive, result oriented dialogue with Russia on implementing the Minsk Agreement, military confidence building, prevention of conflict and disarmament in a short, mid and long term perspective;
Amendment 422 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v a (new) (va) set up cyber dialogues in the framework of EaP and promote cooperation platforms between the countries in the region in order to address hybrid threats more effectively;
Amendment 423 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v a (new) (va) develop a more active role for the EU in the peaceful resolution of ongoing conflicts in its Eastern neighbourhood;
Amendment 424 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v a (new) (va) ensure that the ratification by the Parliament of new agreements between the EU and each of the parties to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict be conditioned by meaningful commitments to and substantial progress towards the peaceful resolution of the conflict such as maintaining the ceasefire and supporting the implementation of the OSCE 2009 Basic Principles and the efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs;
Amendment 425 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v b (new) (vb) reaffirm support to the OSCE Minsk Group co-Chairs’ efforts to solve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and to their 2009 Basic Principles which reflect a reasonable compromise based on the Helsinki Final Act principles of non-use of force, territorial integrity, and the equal rights and self-determination of peoples; call on Armenia and Azerbaijan to continue negotiations in good faith with a view to implementing these principles to solve the conflict, which cannot be solved using military force; call on the Governments of Armenia and Azerbaijan to continue high-level talks and commit to genuine confidence- building measures and dialogue between Armenian and Azerbaijani civil society;
Amendment 426 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v b (new) (vb) condemn Russia's direct and indirect involvement in the armed conflict in Ukraine and its illegal annexation of Crimea, together with its illegal occupation of the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia, and economic coercion and political destabilisation of its European neighbours, which constitute a deliberate violation of democratic principles and fundamental values and of international law;
Amendment 427 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v b (new) (vb) initiate a creation of a forum of democratic allies and international actors (inviting e.g. the US, Canada, Japan, the IMF, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) to analyse and counteract the negative influence of third powers in the region;
Amendment 428 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v b (new) (vb) reconfirm the EU's non- recognition of any forceful change of internationally recognized borders of the Eastern Partner countries, including the illegal occupation by the Russian Federation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol;
Amendment 429 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v c (new) (vc) fully support the work of EUMM Georgia and call for more financial and human resources, as well as increased visibility both in Georgia and Members States, in order to raise awareness of the situation on territories illegally occupied or controlled by the Russian Federation;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas certain EaP countries
Amendment 430 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point v c (new) (vc) strengthen the cooperation in the area of money laundering;
Amendment 431 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w (w)
Amendment 432 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w (w) acknowledge the unique experience and expertise of EaP countries; recognise the contribution of the associated partners to common security and defence policy (CSDP) missions and operations; continue supporting Security Sector Reform (SSR); deepen cooperation in EU- related defence policies, including building resilience to hybrid threats, supporting capabilities development in cyber security and fighting disinformation;
Amendment 433 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w (w) acknowledge the unique experience and expertise of EaP countries; recognise the contribution of the associated partners to common security and defence policy (CSDP) missions; deepen cooperation in EU-related defence policies; welcome further cooperation and engagement with the aim of promoting international stability and security, in line with EU's Global Strategy;
Amendment 434 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w w) acknowledge the unique experience and expertise of EaP countries, in particular in connection with cyber defence, disinformation management and hybrid warfare; recognise the contribution of the associated partners to common security and defence policy (CSDP) missions; deepen cooperation in EU- related defence policies;
Amendment 435 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w (w) acknowledge the unique experience and expertise of EaP countries
Amendment 436 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w (w) acknowledge the unique experience and expertise of EaP countries; recognise the contribution of the associated partners to common security and defence policy (CSDP) missions and battlegroups; deepen cooperation in EU-related defence policies, including participation in PESCO;
Amendment 437 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w (w) acknowledge the unique experience and expertise of EaP countries; recognise the contribution of the
Amendment 438 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w w) acknowledge the unique experience and expertise of EaP countries; recognise the contribution of the associated partners
Amendment 439 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w (w)
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas certain EaP countries chose to pursue a closer political, human and economic integration with the EU, based on a principle of differentiation and in accordance with performance results and aspirations, by concluding ambitious Association Agreements (AAs) with DCFTAs, as well as visa-free regimes;
Amendment 440 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w (w) acknowledge the unique experience and expertise of EaP countries; recognise the contribution of the associated and other EaP partners to common security and defence policy (CSDP) missions; deepen cooperation in EU-related defence policies;
Amendment 441 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w a (new) (wa) strengthen societal and institutional resilience of the Eastern Partners with a stronger focus on countering hybrid and cyber threats, disinformation, propaganda, manipulation and hostile influencing; to engage in this regard the interested Eastern Partners into all activities taken at the EU level to tackle hostile propaganda and work of all institutions and bodies responsible for fighting disinformation and propaganda; assist in the implementation of good practices and solutions, such as the “Action Plan against disinformation” and solutions as the "EU Code of Practice on Disinformation";
Amendment 442 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w a (new) (wa) stress the importance of fighting disinformation campaigns carried out by external forces aiming at dividing and destabilizing the EaP nations; strengthen societal and institutional resilience of the Eastern Partners with a stronger focus on countering hybrid and cyber threats, disinformation, propaganda, manipulation and hostile influencing; apply to the fullest extent the expertise of the Helsinki European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats, the Riga NATO StratCom Centre of Excellence and the EU East StratCom Task Force;
Amendment 443 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w a (new) (wa) take a more active role by increasing the EU’s involvement and presence in conflict resolution and peace promoting formats such as the OSCE Minsk Group, the Normandy Format and the 5 + 2 Talks; continue promoting an environment conductive to the settlement of conflicts and supporting activities that promote confidence and people to people contacts across the conflict divided communities;
Amendment 444 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w a (new) (wa) reaffirm the EU’s support to the inviolability of internationally recognised borders of all EaP countries, whereas the safe borders are guarantee of future cooperation between EaP countries; emphasise the need for the earliest peaceful settlement of the frozen conflicts on basis of the norms and principles of international law;
Amendment 445 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w a (new) (wa) take effective steps to ensure that Russia allows the EU Monitoring Mission - the only international presence on the ground - access to the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia as per its mandate;
Amendment 446 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w a (new) (wa) propose new forms of voluntary cooperation in the field of security and defence, considering it an area of ambition in the coming future as the EU will gradually aim at creating the European Defence Union;
Amendment 447 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w a (new) (wa) condemn influence of third countries in undermining the democratic order of the EaP countries, as well as influencing elections; condemn dissemination of disinformation and targeted disinformation campaigns;
Amendment 448 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w a (new) (wa) acknowledge that with political, cultural and economic investment in the EaP countries, the European Union invests in security and stability of the region;
Amendment 449 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w a (new) (wa) increase the support in the fight against hybrid threats and in improving resilience against disinformation;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas certain EaP countries
Amendment 450 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w b (new) (wb) take actions to ensure effective activities and the execution of a full mandate for the following existing EU missions in the EaP region, including coordination of their activities: the EU Monitoring Mission in Georgia, the EU Advisory Mission in Ukraine, and the EU Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine, and of the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the crisis in Georgia; appoint an EU Special Envoy for Crimea and the Donbas region;
Amendment 451 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w b (new) (wb) in view of the grave humanitarian situation in the occupied regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia, urge the Russian Federation to allow unhindered access for international human rights mechanisms, in particular, the UN, the OSCE, the Council of Europe, and other international humanitarian organizations to both occupied regions;
Amendment 452 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w b (new) (wb) provide assistance to Partner countries, civil societies and independent media organisations in developing a strong, independent and pluralistic media environment, that would also help to achieve fundamental goals of the EU Neighbourhood Policy such as good governance and the rule of law;
Amendment 453 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w b (new) (wb) take into account the unpredictable and in some cases tectonic shifts in countries and regions, bordering with EaP countries, where the “neighbours of neighbours” policy is becoming more actual, specifically in the sphere of security;
Amendment 454 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w b (new) (wb) reiterate that security and stability of EaP countries enhances security and stability of the European Union and its Member States;
Amendment 455 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w b (new) (wb) support freedom of navigation and strongly oppose the blockade of the Azov Sea and the continued, creeping annexation of the Black Sea;
Amendment 456 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w b (new) (wb) support and strengthen a democratic, independent and diverse media landscape in the EaP;
Amendment 457 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w c (new) (wc) take into consideration the calls by the Ukrainian Government for an extended international peacekeeping force along the Ukraine-Russia border and in the Luhansk and Donetsk districts; once the situation permits and as part of the full implementation of the Minsk Agreement, an EU-led CSDP mission should be offered for deployment to the parties in the conflict, to assist in tasks such as demining, assisting with preparations for local elections and securing free access for humanitarian aid organisations;
Amendment 458 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w c (new) (wc) call for a more intensive and institutionalized cooperation between the EU and the Eastern Partnership countries on cybersecurity and strategic communication with a view to strengthening the resilience of these countries, especially following the large- scale cyber-attack of the Russian Federation against Georgia in October 2019;
Amendment 459 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w c (new) (wc) call for an immediate withdrawal of foreign troops from all occupied territories and an end to military hostilities, which unnecessarily claim the lives of civilians and soldiers whilst hampering socioeconomic development, and enable hundreds of thousands of IDPs to return to their homelands;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas certain EaP countries chose to pursue a closer political
Amendment 460 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w d (new) (wd) reiterate the EU’s commitment to supporting the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of all EaP countries within their internationally recognised borders, as enshrined in last (2020) EP resolution on CFSP report, as well as in CFSP reports in 2017 and 2018, EU’s Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy (2016);
Amendment 461 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w d (new) (wd) promote integrated border management and cooperation between the EU and associated countries, and advance law enforcement cooperation;
Amendment 462 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w e (new) (we) continue the cooperation and the support to EaP countries’ increased resilience against hybrid threats, including propaganda, disinformation, cyber-crimes, as well as corruption, terrorism and organised crime in general;
Amendment 463 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point w f (new) (wf) promote R&D and industrial cooperation in the development of armaments and military technologies and capabilities among the EU Member States and the EaP countries;
Amendment 464 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – subheading 5 Local and regional authorities and civil society
Amendment 465 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point x (x) acknowledge the contribution of EaP civil society actors and organisations to democratisation and reform processes in their countries and the whole EaP region
Amendment 466 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point x (x) acknowledge the contribution of
Amendment 467 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point x (x) acknowledge the contribution of EaP civil society actors and organisations to democratisation and reform processes in their countries and the whole EaP region; continue supporting and promoting their activities for an active participation of civil society actors and safeguarding their working environment;
Amendment 468 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point x (x) acknowledge the contribution of EaP civil society actors and organisations to democratisation and reform processes in their countries and the whole EaP region; continue supporting their activities and
Amendment 469 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point x (x) acknowledge the contribution of EaP civil society actors and organisations to democratisation and reform processes in their countries and the whole EaP region; continue supporting their activities and safeguarding their working environment; moreover continue a wide-ranging dialogue with them;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C C. whereas certain EaP countries chose to pursue a closer political, human and economic
Amendment 470 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point x (x) acknowledge the contribution of EaP civil society actors and organisations to democratisation and reform processes in their countries and the whole EaP region; continue supporting their activities, their safety and safeguarding their working environment;
Amendment 471 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point x a (new) (xa) insist strongly on the non- discrimination of all LGBTI+ people, their protection against discrimination by law, and the prosecution of any abuse, hate speech and physical violence perpetrated against them; acknowledge associated EaP countries that have aligned their legal frameworks accordingly;
Amendment 472 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point x a (new) (xa) raise awareness about ongoing attacks on civil activists in EaP countries by far right forces and also state authorities which undermine EU values, international human rights standards and joint obligations to ECHR;
Amendment 473 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point x a (new) (xa) increase the EU’s support for non- governmental actors and grass root initiatives in regions and rural areas in order to develop their organizational and monitoring capacities, developing local democratic practices;
Amendment 474 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point x a (new) (xa) foster cooperation among the EaP countries’ civil societies by establishing a regional centre to increase competences, exchange best practices and working approaches, as part of the new project of the EaP University in Kyiv;
Amendment 475 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point x a (new) (xa) increase cooperation with like- minded civil society groups in the EaP countries to strengthen domestic oversight over democratic reforms in order to add to transparency and sustainability;
Amendment 476 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point x b (new) (xb) provide structural financial and capacity development support to organisations that assist independent pro- democracy civil society actors; insist that EU, EU Member State, and independent programmes in support of democracy, human rights and the rule of law, including the European Endowment for Democracy, continue to operate freely and without harassment or judicial limitations; take all possible measures to prevent independent NGOs from being crowded out through the imposition of judicial limitations and financial barriers, the selective application of legal provisions, or the enhanced presence of government-organised NGOs (GONGOs);
Amendment 477 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point x b (new) (xb) scale up the EU efforts to strengthen engagement with the local civil society actors and organizations;
Amendment 478 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point x c (new) (xc) support a more meaningful and effective involvement of civil society organizations in policy making process in the EaP countries;
Amendment 479 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point x d (new) (xd) strengthen the civil society’s ability to act as a watchdog for reform, cutting red tape and securing its presence in trilateral meetings, including in all Human Rights Dialogues, not only preparatory meetings, and in Association and Cooperation Council meetings;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas even the commitments undertaken by those countries which have signed Association agreements with the EU - Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine – have not been translated into full implementation of the reform, in particular in the areas of democracy, rule of law, civil rights, fight against corruption and nepotism as well as in the social areas; whereas the social gap including gender pay gap and equality between women and men remains a crucial challenge; whereas the failure to give young generations trustworthy perspectives for their lives, in particular for those in rural areas and the lack of any progress is undermining the trust of citizens in both the EaP countries and EU Member States;
Amendment 480 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point y (y) scale up the EU’s support and initiatives to strengthen and enable the local authorities and their associations to implement national reforms at a local level; promote the role of local authorities as policy and decision-makers and encourage regular
Amendment 481 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point y (y) scale up the EU’s support and initiatives to strengthen and enable the local authorities to implement national reforms at a local level; encourage regular exchanges between central and local government on reform agendas with the active and inclusive participation of civil society and other relevant stakeholders, to improve the policy dialogue;
Amendment 482 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point y (y)
Amendment 483 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point y a (new) (ya) establish an EaP European municipalities Twinning program to support Twinning Partnerships between municipalities in EaP countries and EU Member States, especially in Central and Eastern Europe, which have institutional memory of the European modernisation;
Amendment 484 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point y a (new) (ya) encourage a greater involvement of EaP countries in implementing EU macro regional strategies and efficient interregional and cross border cooperation dialogue to strengthen partners' national and regional capacity and facilitate their social and economic development;
Amendment 485 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point y a (new) (ya) extend the representation in the EaP policy formulation and implementation of the Conference of Regional and Local Authorities for the Eastern Partnership (CORLEAP) and increase its capacities to support local and regional authorities in substantial actions, such as demand oriented coaching and trainings;
Amendment 486 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point y a (new) (ya) strengthen the dialogue and cooperation with Churches and religious communities and organisations in areas such as peace-building and reconciliation, strengthening trust in a just and free society, as well as education, healthcare and basic social service;
Amendment 487 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point y a (new) (ya) identify and reach out to new groups within the society, which could be supportive of the EU in the EaP partner countries in the short and long term, such as business and community leaders, diasporas and national minorities;
Amendment 488 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point y a (new) (ya) ensure, that the Eastern Partner Countries during the amending process of the electoral legislation creates equal possibilities for the representation of all ethnic and national minorities;;
Amendment 489 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point y a (new) (ya) encourage the substantial participation of EaP citizens in EU financed projects and their ownership, in accordance with a bottom-up approach of EU values and standards;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas other EaP partner countries pursue a more nuanced level of ambition towards the EU; Armenia is part of the Russian led economic (Eurasian Economic Union) and military (Collective Security Treaty Organisation) regional integration structures and enjoys the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement with the EU; Azerbaijan as of 2017 is negotiating a new comprehensive agreement with the EU which will replace the archaic Partnership and Cooperation Agreement of 1999; Belarus does not have any treaty based contractual relationship with the EU, however recently the visa facilitation and readmission agreements have been signed;
Amendment 490 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point y a (new) (ya) establish an EaP European municipalities Twining program to support Twining Partnerships between municipalities in EaP countries and the EU Member States;
Amendment 491 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point y a (new) (ya) strengthen press freedom in EaP countries by supporting independent media and ensuring protection of local journalists from harassment and intimidation;
Amendment 492 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point y b (new) (yb) support effective capacity building initiatives aimed at strengthening the role of local and regional authorities through: a) the exchange of good practice and peer to peer learning, b) the establishment of an EaP Academy for Public Administration with permanent headquarters in one of the EaP countries, c) the creation of an electronic educational platform under the Eastern Partnership for online trainings on local and regional governance and good public administration;
Amendment 493 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point y b (new) (yb) develop country roadmaps and indicators for engagement with local and regional governments, following the examples of similar engagement with the civil society;
Amendment 494 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point y c (new) (yc) develop in cooperation with the European Committee of the Regions and CORLEAP a Capacity Building Programme for local and regional governance in the EaP countries, which would provide for systematic steps to be taken to strengthen the role of local and regional authorities;
Amendment 495 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – subheading 6 Better media, communication and policy management
Amendment 496 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – subheading 6 Better policy management and communication
Amendment 498 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z Amendment 499 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z (z) increase the visibility of the support provided by the EU in the recipient EaP countries and boost EU citizens’ awareness about the EaP; in this regard, ensure a more active role of EU liaison offices in Member States in promoting importance of EaP countries for the European project;
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 a (new) - having regard to Euronest Parliamentary Assembly resolution of 9 December 2019 on the future of the Trio Plus Strategy 2030: building a future of Eastern Partnership,
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas the achievements and the strengthened differentiation in bilateral relations between the EU and the EaP countries with which it signed an Association Agreement are welcome, now it is time to provide those countries with clearer guidance on specific reform priorities, alignment criteria and on the next steps in the EU integration process;
Amendment 500 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z (z) increase the visibility of the support provided by the EU in the recipient EaP countries, both at national and local levels, and boost EU citizens’ awareness about the EaP; there is also a need to step- up strategic communication efforts and those aimed at countering disinformation;
Amendment 501 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z (z) increase the visibility of the support provided by the EU in the recipient EaP countries, both at national and local level, and boost EU citizens’ awareness about the EaP; there is also a need to step-up strategic communication efforts and those aimed at countering disinformation;
Amendment 502 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z (z) increase the visibility of the support provided by the EU in the recipient EaP countries both at national and local level and boost EU citizens’ awareness about the EaP; there is also a need to step-up strategic communication efforts and those aimed at countering disinformation;
Amendment 503 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z (z) increase the visibility of the support provided by the EU in the recipient EaP countries, including by reaching out to people in small communities and rural areas; and boost EU citizens’ awareness about the EaP and the benefits it provides them with;
Amendment 504 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z (z) increase the visibility of the support provided by the EU in the recipient EaP countries and boost EU citizens’ awareness about the
Amendment 505 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z (z) increase the visibility of the support provided by the EU in the recipient EaP countries and boost EU citizens’ awareness about the EaP, moreover to effectively counteract anti-EU propaganda;
Amendment 506 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z (z) increase the visibility of the support provided by the EU in the recipient EaP countries and boost EU citizens’ awareness about the EaP; moreover to effectively counteract anti-EU propaganda;
Amendment 507 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z (z) increase the visibility of the support provided by the EU in the recipient EaP countries and boost
Amendment 508 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z (z) increase the visibility of the support provided by the EU in the recipient EaP countries with open dialogue with citizens and boost EU citizens’ awareness
Amendment 509 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z (z)
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas a "more for more" and "less for less" approach in the bilateral relations between the EU and the EaP countries is welcome, now it is time to provide the EaP countries that signed an Association Agreement with DCFTA with the EU with clearer guidance on specific reform priorities, alignment criteria and on the next steps in the EU integration process;
Amendment 510 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z a (new) (za) increase the effort to sustain the local fight against fake news, hybrid warfare in communication or media programs degradation (which can undermine the fight against corruption and dissemination of false information in order to obtain economic or political advantages); constantly help and monitor the local official regulatory agency in every EaP country;
Amendment 511 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z a (new) (za) prioritise local projects raising awareness about the EU in small towns and regions and going beyond already EU-minded cohorts; inform citizens about the opportunities stemming from closer political and economic cooperation with the EU, particularly from AA/DCFTA implementation, linking them to the positive impact on labour markets;
Amendment 512 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z a (new) (za) reinforce and, where possible, increase the EU’s and EaP countries’ common efforts on people-to-people contacts and exchanges in order to build mutually positive images of each other among the population and to use the pro- European sentiment among the EaP citizenry;
Amendment 513 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z a (new) (za) acknowledge that a lack of a proper communication and information campaign in front of a disinformation wave to which the EaP countries are being exposed, may result in a loss of this Partnership's decade-long effort, investment and achievements;
Amendment 514 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z a (new) (za) utilise more efficiently the existing EU structures such as EEAS East StratCom taskforce to identify and respond to disinformation and propaganda campaigns undermining the EU-EaP countries' relationship and its goals;
Amendment 515 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z a (new) (za) enhance EaP countries’ resilience towards disinformation and hostile propaganda activities seeking to undermine the integrity of their political processes and their relations with the EU;
Amendment 516 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z a (new) (za) support freedom of belief, opinion and expression and the right to information in the native language of all citizens, counter hate speech and discrimination based on ethnicity or language;
Amendment 517 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z a (new) (za) promote free media and the freedom of expression as a basic fundamental principle in the EaP countries, while also stepping up efforts to counter disinformation and propaganda;
Amendment 518 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z a (new) (za) reiterate that the Eastern Partnership is based on shared fundamental values such as democracy, human rights, rule of law and good governance, common principles as well as joint commitments taken at previous Eastern Partnership summits which should be carried forward;
Amendment 519 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z a (new) (za) support the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Eastern Partnership countries and condemn, in the strongest terms, violations of international law;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas the main goal of the AAs/DCFTAs is to create the necessary conditions to accelerate political association and further economic integration between the European Union and interested partner countries;
Amendment 520 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z b (new) (zb) encourage the importance of a true free media, the need for independent media and media pluralism in order to ensure the security of media workers and journalists, and ensure on not to limit the opportunities of media sources in order to have equal access of citizens of all ethnics to information as key ingredients to any democracy; condemns fake news and misinformation targeting ethnic and national minorities;
Amendment 521 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z b (new) (zb) promote the broadcasting of European media productions in the EaP countries to close the cultural gap between European Union and EaP countries provoked by history and fake information delivered in the last decades; support the local media outlets in obtaining access to European media programs and support the initiatives of close collaboration between media outlets from European Union and EaP;
Amendment 522 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z b (new) Amendment 523 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z b (new) (zb) boost strategic communication efforts in fighting disinformation in EaP countries, increasing media literacy and a rule of law culture and fostering a conducive environment for free, independent and pluralistic media;
Amendment 524 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z b (new) (zb) further strengthen and capitalise upon the Young Ambassadors programme and the Eastern Partnership Civil Society fellowships, establishing an active alumni network on the basis of existing successful models;
Amendment 525 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z b (new) (zb) enhance cooperation on building state and societal resilience to security threats, in particular countering propaganda and disinformation, in the EaP and the EU;
Amendment 526 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z b (new) (zb) prioritise local projects raising awareness about the EU in small towns and regions and going beyond existing EU-minded cohorts;
Amendment 527 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z c (new) (zc) improve information sharing among the EU institutions, namely the European Commission and the EEAS, and preserve institutional memory, particularly about provided support and implemented technical assistance projects in order to build on their results when launching new projects and programmes;
Amendment 528 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z c (new) (zc) build campaigns to inform citizens about the opportunities stemming from the EaP and AA/DCFTA implementation, raising awareness about the benefits of closer association and linking them to the positive impact on labour markets in the EaP countries;
Amendment 529 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z c (new) (zc) sustain the development of actions for full transparency of media ownership to allow the citizens of every country to know and treat every media outlet accordingly, knowing if there are any particular political or economic interest of the owner;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C a (new) Ca. whereas the European aspirations of the EaP countries that signed with the EU an Association Agreement with DCFTA enjoy overwhelming public support in those countries;
Amendment 530 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z d (new) (zd) strengthen the EU Delegations in the EaP countries, enable them to guide and assist the EaP countries to complete the undertaken reforms; develop more horizontal links and foster cooperation among the EU Delegations, encourage regular exchanges of information, expertise and other successful working approaches;
Amendment 531 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z d (new) (zd) further strengthen and capitalise upon the Young Ambassador programme and the Eastern Partnership Civil Society fellowships, establishing an active alumni network on the basis of existing successful models;
Amendment 532 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 – point z e (new) (ze) promote inclusive and participatory platforms of dialogue and cooperation bringing together stakeholders across different sectors and levels, including policy-makers, economic actors, academic, civil society as well as Churches, religious communities and citizens with fewer opportunities, with the goal of countering polarising and extremist tendencies in politics and society, as well as the impact of disinformation and propaganda campaigns;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C b (new) Cb. whereas the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine in the Joint statement of 5 December 2019 on the Future of Eastern Partnership called upon the EU to engage further in joint discussions on the progress, opportunities and challenges concerning the association-related reforms with the aim of facilitating full implementation of the AAs/DCFTAs and invited the EU to consider establishing an EU+ Three Associated Partners dialogue in the areas including, but not limited to, transport, energy, justice and digital economy;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C b (new) Cb. whereas since the establishment of the Eastern Partnership, partner countries have displayed a varied pace of political and economic reforms, due to both internal and external factors, and have not yet reached a point where these reforms are irreversible;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Recital C c (new) Cc. whereas the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine in the Joint letter of 15 February 2020 on the MFF 2021– 2027 reiterated their strong commitment to contribute to the strategic success of the EaP, in particular through the differentiation principle and the establishment of a EU+ Three Associated Partners enhanced dialogue, and emphasised that a dedicated financial tool providing a robust assistance to support complex reform commitments in line with AAs/DCFTAs would be decisive for all actors involved in the process;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas there is a necessity to encourage the development of ever closer relations with the EU and to set out a tailor made strategy for the most advanced EaP countries to support and sustain an ambitious pace of implementation of European integration reforms and that even more advanced forms of cooperation and integration are possible, provided that comprehensive reforms are implemented in a timely and sustainable manner;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas there is a necessity to encourage the development of closer relations with the EU and to set out a tailor made strategy for the most advanced EaP countries to support and sustain an ambitious pace of implementation of European integration reforms and that even more advanced forms of cooperation and integration are possible, provided that comprehensive reforms are implemented in a timely and sustainable manner;
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 b (new) - having regard to the Joint Statement of 5 December 2019 adopted by Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine on the Future of Eastern Partnership,
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas even more advanced forms of cooperation and integration are possible, provided that comprehensive reforms are implemented in a timely
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas even more advanced forms of cooperation and integration are possible, provided that comprehensive reforms are implemented in a timely, authentic and sustainable manner;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas even more advanced forms of cooperation and integration are possible, provided that
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas even more advanced forms of cooperation
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D D. whereas even more advanced forms of cooperation
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the EaP the European Council emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership with the EaP countries and called upon the Commission and the Vice President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy to make long-term policy proposals in order to prepare the June 2020 Summit;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas in recent years the EaP countries have become subject to the interest and ambition of third countries, such as China, Turkey or the Gulf states, which do not necessary share the values and interests of the EU;
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Recital D a (new) Da. whereas the Eastern Partnership, while preserving its inclusivity, builds on and is complementary to existing bilateral contractual relations and is governed by the principles of differentiation and conditionality;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the EU’s Eastern European Partners are still imperilled by unresolved regional conflicts; whereas European action – given the EU’s naturally limited and piecemeal foreign policy, due to the lack of ‘European interest’ in this field – has never been able to resolve or prevent threats to security in the area, but has often served, through economic influence, to gain political benefits and as a tool for exerting pressure and for the geopolitical struggle with other non-EU powers;
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 b (new) - having regard to the Partnership Priorities between the EU and Azerbaijan endorsed by the Cooperation Council on 28 September 2018,
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the EU’s Eastern European Partners are still imperilled by unresolved regional conflicts, as the Russian Federation continues to undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity of some Eastern European Partner countries, through its hybrid warfare, illegal occupation and annexation policy, cyber-attacks and disinformation, among other;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the EU’s Eastern European Partners are still imperilled by unresolved regional
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the EU’s Eastern European Partners are still imperilled by unresolved regional conflicts; whereas in majority of these conflicts Russia is playing an active role as either an aggressor or occupying force;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the EU’s Eastern European Partners are still
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the EU’s Eastern European Partners are still imperilled by unresolved regional conflicts which present a barrier to enhancing prosperity, stability and growth of the EaP region;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the EU’s Eastern European Partners are still imperilled by unresolved regional conflicts, in which Russia's involvement must not be underestimated;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E E. whereas the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the EU’s
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas European prosperity and security is closely linked to the situation of our neighbours, EaP countries in particular; whereas the revised ENP Policy should foster and strengthen capacities to resolve bilateral disputes and strive for reconciliation between societies in the region;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas the occupation of territories belonging to a third country is a violation of international law and is contrary to the founding principles of the European Neighbourhood Policy, and thereby endangers the whole Eastern Partnership project;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 4 c (new) - having regard to the Joint Letter of 15 February 2020 by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine on the MFF 2021-2027,
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E a (new) Ea. whereas the European Union supports peaceful conflict resolution of any unresolved regional conflicts via bilateral diplomatic means;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Recital E b (new) Eb. whereas the Eastern European region can play significant role for the direct access to Central Asia and contribute to the EU’s Central Asia Strategy as reliable Eastern European Partners;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the European Parliament condemns the cases of violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of some of the EaP countries, does not recognize forceful changes of their borders and attempted annexation of their territories and rejects the use of force or the threat of force in the resolution of conflicts and shares the EU’s commitment to supporting the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of all EaP countries within their internationally recognised borders, in accordance with international law, norms and principles;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F.
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the European Parliament rejects the use of force or the threat of force
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the European Parliament rejects the use of force or the threat of force in the resolution of conflicts and shares the EU’s commitment to supporting the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of all EaP countries within their internationally recognised borders, in accordance with international law, norms and principles; including in the conflicts to which Russia is a party;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the European Parliament rejects the use of force or the threat of force in the resolution of conflicts and shares the EU’s commitment to supporting the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of all EaP countries within their internationally recognised borders, in accordance with international law, norms and principles, including in conflicts to which Russia is a party;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the European Parliament rejects the use of force or the threat of force in the resolution of conflicts and shares the EU’s commitment to supporting the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of all EaP countries
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the European Parliament rejects the use of force or the threat of force in the resolution of conflicts and shares the EU’s commitment to supporting the sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence of all EaP countries within their internationally recognised borders, in accordance with international law, norms and principles, as stated in last CFSP report, 2020;
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F F. whereas the European Parliament
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 5 a (new) - having regard to Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 listing the third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement,
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas the European Parliament backs the EU’s continued support of the efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group Co- Chairs to achieve progress in the search for a political, equitable and lasting settlement of the conflict in Nagorno- Karabakh; whereas this process continues to be based on the principles of territorial integrity, non-use of force, and equal rights and self-determination as enshrined in the Helsinki Final Act;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas the EU through the Eastern Partnership format has achieved progress in the approximation of the partner countries to the EU regulatory framework, its norms, standards and practices, helped kick-start structural reforms, including of institutions and governance structures, as well as laid down foundations for deep socio- economic and political transformation across the region;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas support and diplomatic efforts are essential for a peaceful and sustainable settlement of ongoing and protracted conflicts in EaP and for the respect of human rights and territorial integrity, non-use of force, and equal rights and self-determination of the peoples on the ground as enshrined in the UN Charter, the Helsinki Final Act;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas the Minsk Group co- chairs continue to search for a political, equitable, and lasting settlement of the conflict in Nagorno Karabakh; whereas this process continues to be based on the principles of territorial integrity, non-use of force, and equal rights and self- determination as enshrined in the Helsinki Final Act;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas the European Parliament reiterates that fair and lasting settlement of conflicts must be based, in particular, upon the principles of the OSCE Helsinki Final Act of non-use of force or threat of force, territorial integrity and the equal rights and self-determination of peoples;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas, the success of transformation in the EaP countries, in particular of the three associated partner countries, can yield a positive example, which could also have an influence on the society in neighbouring Russia;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas independent prosecutors and judges, free courts and institutions, a strong civil society and an independent media, all acting as watchdogs, are key elements that the EU should continue to actively support and promote in its Eastern neighbourhood;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas the success of transformation in the EaP countries, in particular of the three associated partner countries, can yield positive example for other countries;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas the European Parliament fully supports the efforts of Minsk Group co-chairs to achieve progress in the search for a political, equitable, and lasting settlement of the conflict in Nagorno Karabakh; whereas this process continues to be based on the principles of territorial integrity, non-use of force, non- threat use of force and equal rights and self-determination as enshrined in the Helsinki Final Act;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Recital F a (new) Fa. whereas the Armenian society has high expectations for the future cooperation with the EU, as well as in the Armenian government’s commitment to implementing the Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the EU. Whereas the EU should recognise Armenia’s needs for higher capacity for reforms implementation, and that among the priority areas needing support feature legal and judicial, and public administration reforms. Whereas the EU should acknowledge that particular necessity lies with the strengthening of democracy and of the multipolar political system and that the country’s economic prospects are limited due to its geographic isolation and dependence on Russia as a trade partner and as a work destination. Whereas the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation combined with enhancement of the regulatory environment for businesses, as supported by CEPA, are among the solutions;
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