7 Amendments of Fabio Massimo CASTALDO related to 2017/2269(INI)
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that significant progress in terms of upholding core values such as the rule of law, defending the independence and impartiality of the judiciary and delivering concrete results in the fight against corruption, is key to unlocking further prospects, notably that of a possible visa liberalisation dialogue;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Encourages Armenia to swiftly adopt and implement mutually agreed reforms, notably in the context of the EU- Armenia partnership priorities, which should act as a guiding framework for the implementation of the Agreement, by delivering tangible, concrete and positive results for both European and Armenian citizens;
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Emphasises the utmost importance of a meaningful involvement and inclusion of relevant civil society organisationactors during this implementation phase, including through the new Civil Society Platform established by the Agreement, going beyond the limited obligations to keep civil society representatives informed and to exchange views with them, as currently foreseen in Article 366;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that the Agreement is also in keeping with the spirit and principles expressed in the European Parliament recommendation of 15 November 2017 as regards making the ratification of a new agreement with Armenia or Azerbaijan conditional upon meaningful commitments to and substantial progress towards solving the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict; urges both sides to increase the pace and output of their negotiations following the 2018 elections in both countries in order to make history by ending a conflict which has claimed too many lives, especially those of civilians, and which has not only prevented the establishment of any peace and stability, but also hampered any socio- economic development in the region for almost three decades;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates its strong attachment to international law and fundamental values, including democracy, the rule of law and good governance, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and encourages Armenia to make significant progress in these areas, in particular as regards media freedom, the independence of the judiciary and the fight against corruption, organised crime, money laundering and abusive oligarchic control;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Welcomes the steps taken towards adoption of comprehensive anti- discrimination legislation, but expresses concern about incompatibility of pending legislation with international standards, including lack of protection for vulnerable groups, such as LGBTI people, weak provisions for the equality body, and highly concerning references to the role of the Apostolic church and definitions of family in interpretation of the law; reminds that the law has to be in line with international standards in order to meet conditions set in EU-Armenia human rights budget support programme, and by virtue of Armenia’s various human rights commitments;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Emphasises the importance of the provisions on dialogue and cooperation on employment policy, labour rights such as health and safety at work, gender equality and anti-discrimination, including for vulnerable and marginalised groups such as LGBTI people, in order to provide better jobs with improved working conditions, notably for young Armenians;