11 Amendments of Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS related to 2014/2816(INI)
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the 2012 parliamentary and 2013 presidential elections in Georgia were conducted in a smooth way and in line with European standards; whereas the peaceful and democratic handover of power after these elections was the first time in recent history of Georgia and could serve as an example for the entire region;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas Russia continues to occupy the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region / South Ossetia, in violation of the fundamental norms and principles of international law; whereas ethnic cleansing and forcible demographic changes have taken place in the areas under the effective control of the occupying force, which bears the responsibility for human rights violations in these areas, including the right of free movement, people-to-people contacts and education in native language;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses that the Agreement is primarilycovers the entire internationally recognised territory of Georgia, is for the benefit of the Georgianwhole population and serves as a framework for sustainable development and democracy in Georgia;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses the importance ofWelcomes recent reforms by the Georgian authorities designed to further strengthening the stability, independence and effectiveness of institutions responsible for guaranteeing democracy (particularly that of the judiciary), the rule of law and good governance, and of consolidating the system of protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes the efforts by the Georgian authorities in the area of democratic reforms, including tacklingwith concern the large number of allegations of possible criminal conduct against the reform of the judiciary, and the need to investigate properly and fully all allegations of violations of human rights; recognises the fundamental principle of equality before the law; stresses, however,er government officials during their tenure; calls on the authorities of Georgia to fully respect political rights of current opposition; stresses that all prosecutions should be transparent, proportionate, impartial and free from political motivation, and should adhere strictly to due process and be conducted in full respect of the principles of a fair trial, as enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Highlights the importance of anti- discrimination legislation to ensure equality and protection for all minorities, in particular, for ethnic, religious and LGBT minorities; welcomes the adoption of the anti- discrimination law by the Georgian Parliament, and calls for its full implementation in the letter and spirit of EU legislation and the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union; notes that this is an important step in the visa liberalisation process; encourages the Georgian authorities to conduct information campaigns on the subject;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Welcomes Georgia's active participation in the crisis management operations within the EU Common Security and Defence Policy and calls on the EEAS to invite Georgia to the relevant exercises and trainings;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Reaffirms its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia and calls for the EU to ensure the applicability of the Agreement to the wholeentire internationally recognised territory of Georgia; calls, in this connection, for the EU to continue to engage actively in conflict resolution, through the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in Georgia, co-chairing the Geneva Talks and through the EU Monitoring Mission (EUMM);
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Believes that all the provisionsCalls on Russia to engage constructively with the Geneva International Discussions mandated to monitor the implementation of the cease- fire agreement of 12 August 2008 between Russia and Georgia should be fully respected by both sides, particularly, including the provision which states that Russia must guarantee the EUMM full, unlimited access to the breakaway territories of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region/ / South Ossetia; calls on Russia to reciprocate the commitment to the non- use of force against Georgia; stresses the necessity of the safe and dignified return of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) into places of their permanent residence;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Calls on Russia to fully respect the territorial integrity of Georgia and to reverse recognition of the separation of Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region / South Ossetia; strongly condemns the installation of barbwire fences and other artificial obstacles along the occupation line, in flagrant violation of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders, which has had deplorable humanitarian consequences for the local population and hinders confidence-building in these conflict-torn regions of Georgia; is seriously concerned over Russia's decision to conclude the so called agreement on "partnership and integration" with occupation regime in Sokhumi in breach of Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity as recognised by international law and condemns this step as another step towards annexation of Georgia's Abkhazia region;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses thatIs concerned over Russia’'s concerns as regardsactions aimed at undermining the association process of the EU’'s Eastern neighbours must be adequately addressed and explained, so as to ease fears of new geopolitical dividing line; reiterates its conviction that the association process is not a threat to Russia's political and economic interests and regrets that Russian leadership regards it as such; stresses that Russia’s concerns as regards the association process onf the European contU’s Eastern neighbours must be adequately addressed and explainentd; points out that each country has every right to make its own political choices, but that the EU’s engagement with the Eastern partners aims to spread prosperity and increase political stability, from which all countries in the region will gain;