Activities of Andrea BOCSKOR related to 2019/2200(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Implementation of the EU Association Agreement with Georgia (debate)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the implementation of the EU Association Agreement with Georgia
Amendments (15)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
- having regard the study entitled ‘Association agreement between the EU and Georgia. European Implementation Assessment (update) ’, published in April 2020,
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Georgia and the EU, as associated partners, are committed to promoting accelerated political association and further economic integration based on common values and principles such as democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law and good governance;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Commends the Georgian authorities for completing the constitutional reform process and the major political parties for signing the Memorandum of Understanding of 8 March 2020, which established the key features of the electoral system to be used for the upcoming parliamentary elections; reminds that agreement aiming at introducing an electoral system based on 120 proportional and 30 majoritarian seats, a fair composition of electoral districts in line with Venice Commission Recommendations; welcomes that the consideration of amendments to the Electoral Code by the Parliament of Georgia will take place once the state of emergency is lifted; in this regard calls on all parties to ensure that the agreement is translated into law and fully implemented as soon as possible;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls onEncourages the Georgian authorities to implement swiftly and fully the OSCE/ODIHR recommendations and review relevant legislation to address the identified shortcomings;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Georgian authorities to ensure democratic conduct of the upcoming 2020 parliamentary elections in line with international standards and OSCE commitments; expresses hope that the pre-election campaign will be held in a competitive, fair and equal environment for all political contestants and the period in the run-up to the elections will be free from abuse of state resources, vote buying, intimidation of voters and violence; encourages the authorities to safeguard and guarantee the work of civil society organizations and election observers, and protect integrity of information environment ahead of election.
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Expresses its concern about certain recent court cases against opposition politicians, which contributed to a climate of increased mistrust and heightened tensions between the ruling party and the opposition, and led to a polarisation of politics and society; calls on Georgia to respect the highest standards of judicial independence and fair trial as committed to under the AA;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Welcomes the presidential pardon of Gigi Ugulava and Irakli Okruashvili as a positive step towards easing tensions;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls for a revision of the selection procedures for judges to be carried out to ensure that the recommendations of the Venice Commission are fully implemented before any new appointments are made; regrets that the recent selection procedure of Supreme Court judges suffered from seriouswas not entirely in line with all the recommendations of the Venice Commission and was characterised by key shortcomings;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Acknowledges Georgia’s progress towards democracy, the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms and development in combating corruption; encourages to put more efforts, for instance, into reforming its justice sector, implementing anti- discrimination legislation and labour rights, as well as ensuring the independence of the judiciary;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Underlines that Georgia continues its successful Erasmus+ participation in the areas of higher education and youth mobility;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Welcomes the reallocation by European Commission of EUR 183 million for Georgia under the emergency support package ‘The EU’s response to the coronavirus pandemic in the Eastern Partnership’ to alleviate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health systems as well as to support in mitigating their socio-economic consequences and impact on people's daily lives;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Welcomes the allocation by the European Commission of EUR 150 million for Georgia under the Macro- Financial Assistance to enlargement and neighbourhood partners in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 c (new)
Paragraph 17 c (new)
17c. Highly appreciates the preventive measures taken by the Georgian government in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was praised and recognised by many foreign governments and international actors;