20 Amendments of Demetris PAPADAKIS related to 2016/2314(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
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on the 2016 Commission Report on Kosovo * * This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
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— having regard to the Presidency conclusions of the Thessaloniki European Council meeting of 19 and 20 June 2003 concerning the pro, to support the European Perspective of the Western Balkan countries joining the European Unions,
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
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— having regard to the Presidency conclusions of 13 December 2016 on the eEnlargement and sStabilisation and aAssociation pProcesses,
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
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— having regard to UN Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999), to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Advisory Opinion of 22 July 2010 on the accordance with international law of theKosovo unilateral declaration of independence in respect of Kosovo, and to UN General Assembly Resolution 64/298 of 9 September 2010, which acknowledged the content of the ICJ opinion and welcomed the EU’s readiness to facilitate dialogue between Serbia and KosovoBelgrade and Pristina,
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution
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Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
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Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
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C. whereas the EU has repeatedly reiteratcalled its willingness to assist in the economic and political development of Kosovo through a clear European perspective, in line with the European perspective of the region;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
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D. whereas the EU has placed the rule of law at the core of its eEnlargement policyand Stabilisation and Association Process;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
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1. Welcomes the reforms in Kosovo which led to the entry into force of the EU- Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) on 1 April 2016 as the first contractual relationship and an essential step for the integration of Kosovo into the EU; this EU-only agreement, which is without prejudice to Member States' positions on status, is the core of the relationship between the EU and Kosovo; welcomes the launch of the European Reform Agenda on 11 November 2016 as a platform to facilitate implementation of the SAA and calls on Kosovo to show clear political will and determination to implement the agreed roadmapfocus efforts on the implementation of the SAA, including the setting up of the coordination mechanism for the SAA, and to seize the positive momentum created by the SAA, with the objective of improving the rule of law and socio- economic development in Kosovo;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
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2. Expresses concern at the persistent extreme polarisation of the political landscape; calls on all the parties to show responsibility and ownership and to create the conditions for a fruitful, solution and result-oriented dialogue with a view to defusing tension and reaching a sustainable compromise aimed at facilitating the progress of the country on its European path;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
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3. Urges the leaders of the Kosovo- Serbian community to take full ownership of their place and role in theKosovo institutions of the country, acting independently from Belgrade and constructively for the benefit of all the people of Kosovo;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
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5. Notes with concern that the post of Minister of European Integration still remains vacant and that this undermines the coherence and effectiveness of SAA implementation policies; underlines that the path towardsframework of relations with the EU integration requires a strategic long-term vision and sustained commitment infor the adoption and implementation of the necessary reforms;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
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6. Encourages the remainingTakes note that five Member States to proceed with thehave not recognition ofsed Kosovo; stresses that recognition would be beneficial to the normalisation of relations between Belgrade and Pristina; encourages a positive approach with regard to Kosovo’s participation in international organisationsin this regard, takes positive note of the constructive approach of those five member states to facilitate relations between the EU and Kosovo in the framework of the SAA, in order to address socio-economic gaps, Rule of Law deficits, democratic shortfalls and shortcomings, for the benefit of the people of Kosovo;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
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7. WelcomNotes the proposal by the Commission to grant visa liberalisation, which would be a very positive step for Kosovo on the path to European integrationfurther step in the framework of relations between the EU and Kosovo; is concerned by the stalemate in the Assembly with regard to the ratification of the demarcation agreement with Montenegro, and stresses that visa liberalisation can only be granted once Kosovo has fulfilled all criteria, including with regard to building up a track record of high-level convictions for corruption and organised crime;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
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9. NoteRegrets that the Association of Serbian Municipalities has not yet been set up and that the Statute still has to be drafted, and urges Kosovo to establish the association in line with the agreement reached under the EU-facilitated dialogue and with the ruling of the Kosovo Constitutional Court; expresses concern at the continued presence of Serbia’s parallel structures and calls for their dismantlement; encourages all stakeholders to find an acceptable and mutually agreeable long-term solution for the status of the Trepca mining complex;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution
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10. Welcomes the establishment of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Specialist Prosecutor Office in The Hague as an essential step for ensuring justice and reconciliation, and invitescalls on Kosovo to fully cooperate with the Court; underlines that witness protection is a crucial issue for the Court to be successful; calls on the EU and the Member States to ensure proper funding of the Special Court; calls on Kosovo to address the issue of missing persons and to ensure effective compensation to the victims of war rape;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
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11. Calls on the political forces to respect and support, support and intensify efforts to improve the rule of law, including the independence of the judiciary, making a clear distinction between the legitimate aspiration for freedom and justice of the people of Kosovo and the actions of individuals who allegedly committed war crimes, which must be duly prosecuted by the competent judicial authorities;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
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15. Welcomes the agreement signed by Kosovo and SerbiaPristina and Belgrade on 30 November 2016 on the final steps for the implementation of the Justice Agreement, reached within the Dialogue of 9 February 2015, which will enable the judicial institutions of the country to become operational in the entire territory ofthroughout Kosovo;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution
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18. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to address gender mainstreaming as a priority and to ensure that governing bodies and authorities lead by example; is concerned about the structural challenges hampering the implementation of the law on gender equality, and remains concerned about the under-representation of women in decision-making positions; is concerned that no progress has been made on combating domestic and gender-based violence; urges the authoritiesKosovo to encourage publicly and put in place protection mechanisms and shelter measures for women who break the silence and denounce domestic violence, and welcomes in this respect the NGO ‘Be a Man’ founded by men in Pristina;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution
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25. Warmly welcomesTakes note of the Council of Europe’s decision to grant Kosovo observer status in its Parliamentary Assembly as of January 2017 in respect of Kosovo-related sessions; supports Kosovo’s efforts to integrate into the international community; calls, in this connection, for the participeffective cooperation of Kosovo win all the relevant regional and international organisations and urges Serbia to stop interfering in this process;