15 Amendments of Petras AUŠTREVIČIUS related to 2017/2280(INI)
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Notes the varying stages of progress of several countries in the Western Balkans under the long-term assistance from the IPA II;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Considers the sectoral approach valid but regrets the lack of clear ownership of projects due to fragmented responsibilities; notes that indirect management has improved overall ownership of the programmes but has also led to decreased efficiency;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is concerned that ENI funding in politically sensitive contexts remains challenging but necessary, especially with regard to promotion of the shared values of democracy and human rights;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Welcomes the support to structural reforms provided under programmed assistance; notes that shortcomings related to the lack of joint programming with Member States have slightly improved; takes note of the limited effectiveness of the incentive-based approach in the ENI Regulation so far;
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 b (new)
Paragraph 9 b (new)
9 b. Welcomes differentiation as the 16 Neighbourhood countries are in various stages of economic and political reforms and their ability and willingness to implement the reforms varies;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that in the current period the EIDHR has been used more flexibly and with more complementarity than in the previous period, reacting to emerging human rights and democracy crises more quickly;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for EU and universal values and rights to remain at the core of all EU external actions;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20 a. Is in favour of a more direct and visible promotion of EU policies;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 b (new)
Paragraph 20 b (new)
20 b. Reiterates its position that at least 10% of unallocated funds of ENI and IPA II are kept in reserve for unforeseen events, whilst maintaining the objectives prescribed in the relevant ENI and IPA II regulations;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Recommends to continue differentiation based on beneficiaries’ various needs and situations within the Eastern Partnership area and in case of the associated partners; underlines a primary task of swift and effective implementation of the Association Agreements (AAs) and the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas (DCFTAs) and all related reforms, which must be backed with adequate financial resources from the EU side;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27 b. Reiterates the importance of a deeper joint programming with the Member States, in addition to the good progress made on joint analyses, coordination and consensus-building on donor priorities;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 c (new)
Paragraph 27 c (new)
27 c. Calls for further efforts to improve the EU's strategic communication and visibility in neighbourhood countries;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30 a. Recommends a more strategic use of IcSP mediation capacity not only to conflicts of localised impact, but also to support peace process and dialogues in existing or emerging conflicts with global significance;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33 a. Welcomes support to international and regional human rights and accountability mechanisms, such as the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the International Criminal Court (ICC);
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 b (new)
Paragraph 33 b (new)
33 b. Recommends continued efforts to abolish the death penalty worldwide;