19 Amendments of Dietmar KÖSTER related to 2018/0902R(NLE)
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. Whereas in the centuries-long history of Hungary the peaceful coexistence of different nationalities and ethnic groups has had positive effects on the cultural wealth and prosperity of the nation, Hungary is reminded to continue this tradition and to resolutely oppose all efforts that might discriminate against individual groups.
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L b (new)
Recital L b (new)
Lb. Whereas Hungary itself has subscribed to the values enshrined in Article 2 of the Treaty on European Union (TEU), and whereas the joy of joining the European Union in 2004 was great and full of hope, Hungary is reminded to consider itself a constructive member of the Union, to respect the Union's values of the rule of law and respect for fundamental rights.
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L c (new)
Recital L c (new)
Lc. Whereas Hungary’s government disregards systematically the European supremacy principle of the role of the EU Court of Justice, but itself employs the EU Court of Justice when it comes to bringing actions against existing European laws.
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L d (new)
Recital L d (new)
Ld. Whereas blocking sanctions against Russia in the Council undermines the Union's own ability to act as a whole and constitutes a security problem for the European Union.
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L e (new)
Recital L e (new)
Le. Whereas the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has overturned significant parts of Hungary's asylum law in various rulings - most recently on 17 December 2020 - and Hungary has been condemned for pushbacks of asylum seekers and Frontex has had to cancel joint operations due to the fundamental rights violations found by the ECJ
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L f (new)
Recital L f (new)
Lf. Whereas Hungary did not agree to the application of the common Temporary Protection Directive on 3 March 2022, but the first application was decided by a two- thirds majority and thus Hungary must also comply with its provisions.
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L g (new)
Recital L g (new)
Lg. Whereas on 02.06.2021 the two third majority in the Hungarian government has decided not to participate in the establishment of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) or the strengthened cooperation among EU prosecutors and that therefore the European Public Prosecutor's Office is not allowed to enter the country, thus hindering the investigation and prevention of corruption.
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L h (new)
Recital L h (new)
Lh. Recalls the joint statement of the presidents of the Hungarian and Romanian Constitutional Courts, Péter Paczolay and Augustin Zegrean, on the occasion of a meeting of the members of the two institutions, on 16 May 2013 in Eger, which emphasized the special responsibility of constitutional courts in countries governed by a 2/3 majority.
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L i (new)
Recital L i (new)
Li. Whereas the systematic dismantling of the rule of law, democracy and fundamental rights has enormously restricted the space for opposition parties and civil society, leaving no social dialogue and consultation mechanism with civil society organisations, trade unions and interest groups
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L j (new)
Recital L j (new)
Lj. Whereas the government's restrictions on civil society have destroyed the social dialogue and consultation mechanism with civil society organisations, trade unions and interest groups, calls on the Hungarian government to make every effort to strengthen the social dialogue and broad consultation mechanism and to guarantee the rights associated with it.
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L k (new)
Recital L k (new)
Lk. Recalls the expulsion of the Central European University (CEU) from Budapest and condemns the constant attacks on academic freedom, such as the ban on gender studies in university curricula.
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L l (new)
Recital L l (new)
Ll. Whereas in Hungary independent journalists, media owners and politicians had the Pegasus software downloaded onto their mobile phones without their knowledge, and the fact that pro- government media in Hungary hardly reported on Pegasus, illustrates the restriction of freedom of assembly and the right to privacy.
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L m (new)
Recital L m (new)
Lm. Whereas non-discrimination is a fundamental right enshrined in Article 21 of the Charter and that the referendum against LGBTQ people held in Hungary on 3 April 2022 has been discriminatory and violated this fundamental right. Recalls in addition that the results were deemed invalid as neither option ('yes' or 'no') gathered 50% of the votes.
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L n (new)
Recital L n (new)
Ln. urges the Hungarian government to end discrimination against Roma, to intensify its activities to integrate Roma and to take appropriate measures to protect Roma population. Racist threats against the Roma population must be unequivocally and decisively countered.
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L o (new)
Recital L o (new)
Lo. notes that the proportion of women in the Hungarian Parliament in 2019 was 12.6 per cent, the lowest in national parliaments in Europe, and that also the new two-thirds majority has only ten women
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L p (new)
Recital L p (new)
Lp. Whereas on 5th of May 2020 the Hungarian Parliament has refused to ratify the Council of Europe's Istanbul Convention on Violence against Women. Is deeply concerned about the increase of domestic violence against women during the Corona pandemic in Europe.
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L q (new)
Recital L q (new)
Lq. Whereas the UNESCO World Heritage Advisory Council, ICOMOS International, has described the planned large-scale project at Lake Neusiedl in Fertörakos, Hungary, in an analysis as a threat to the World Heritage Site.
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L r (new)
Recital L r (new)
Lr. Condemns that, together with a high level of corruption, there has been a massive increase in social inequality, insecurity and poverty, which not only leads to great insecurity among the population but also constitutes a violation of private property rights and undermines basic civil liberties
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L s (new)
Recital L s (new)
Ls. Condemns the fact that, in the case of homelessness, the social security system focuses primarily on declaring it illegal for homeless people to stay in public areas and on punitive measures, and calls for social inclusion measures.