Activities of Clare MOODY related to 2017/2282(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Implementation of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement - Implementation of the EU-Moldova Association Agreement (debate)
Amendments (9)
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with satisfaction that Georgia’s European agenda continues to garner cross-party consensus and the support of a majority of Georgian citizens; points out that pursuant to Article 49 of the TEU and in line with the Rome Declaration of 25 March 2017, any European state may apply to become a member of the EU, provided that it upholds the Copenhagen criteria; recalls, in the meantime, the proposal of an ‘Eastern Partnership Plus’ (EaP+) policy advocated by Parliament in order to unlock additional perspectives; welcomes the ambitious initiative of the Georgian Government to draft the EU Integration Road Map aimed at strengthening ongoing relations with the European Union;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Supports the democratic strengthening of Georgia’s political institutions and is dedicated to assisting in this area, notably through the capaunderlines the Georgian commitment to the Open Governance Partnership; expresses satisfaction that accountability and transparency remain a top priority for Georgian authorities, demonstrated through the engagement of civil society- building programme for and effective parliamentary oversight; notes that the Parliamentary Association Committee plays an important role in the effective monitoring of the implementation of the EU-Georgian Parlia Association Agreement;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. TWelcomes the effective implementation of the visa free regime for Georgian citizens since 27 March 2017; takes note of Georgia’s compliance with visa liberalisation benchmarks and encourages regular monitoring thereof in order to ensure continued compliance; calls on EU Member States to recognise Georgia as a safe country of origin; points out the need to further addressommends Georgia on measures taken to promptly address violations of the rvise in the number of asylum seekers travelling to the Schengen zone and the disproportionate representation of Georgian citizens in organised criminal groups across the EUa-free regime requirements to mitigate migratory trends to the Schengen zone and points out the need for keeping up effective law enforcement cooperation;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes with satisfaction Georgia’s results in fighting corruption; commends Georgia’s continued implementation of the Anti-Corruption Strategy and its Action Plan; notes that Georgia ranks highest in the region of non-EU Eastern Europe and Central Asia and is ranked 46th least corrupt nation out of 175 in the corruption perception index; calls on Georgia to ensure that the Anti-Corruption Agency is separated from the State Security Service;
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. UrgWelcomes the Georgian authorities to put in place an effective mechanism for investigating cases of abuse by law enforcement officialssignificant progress made in eliminating torture and ill- treatment in prisons and other closed facilities; notes the creation of the State Inspector's Service for the investigation of human rights violations committed by law enforcement officers and urges the Georgian authorities to ensure adequate funding for the new institution;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the progress of the judicial reform; calls for more transparency ofduring the judicial system and forappointment process and calls for high judicial caseloads to be addressed as well as further improvements to itsthe independence and efficiency of the judicial system;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. CWelcomes Georgia’s recent ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the Istanbul Convention) and calls on the Georgian authorities to take further steps to uphold fundamental freedoms, notably for vulnerable groups, by fighting hate speech and discrimination, including on the labour market through an amended Labour Code, against LGBTQI people, disabled people and minorities;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)
Paragraph 21 c (new)
21c. Notes that the EU is Georgia’s largest trade partner, representing almost a third of total trade and the most significant donor; notes that the EU is also responsible for the highest proportion of foreign direct investment in the country; in this regard welcomes progress in DCFTA implementation and Georgia’s efforts to develop quality infrastructure;
Amendment 216 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes theGeorgia’s membership of the Energy Community and progress made towards the integration of Georgia’s energy market with that of the EU through regulatory convergence, in accordance with the Association Agreement and the Energy Community Treaty;