7 Amendments of Georgios EPITIDEIOS related to 2016/2311(INI)
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on Serbia to make an effort to align its foreign and security policy with that of the EU, including its policy on Russia; welcomes Serbia’s important contribution to and continued participation in international peacekeeping operations;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that, while some progress has been made in the area relating to the judiciary, in particular by taking steps to harmonise jurisprudence and further promoting a merit-based recruitment system, judicial independence is not assured in practice; stresses that the quality and efficiency of the judiciary and access to justice remain undermined by an uneven distribution of the workload, a burdensome case backlog and the lack of a free legal aid system;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that the constitution needs to be revised so as to fully reflectin the spirit of the recommendations of the Venice Commission, notably with regard to the parliament’s role in judicial appointments, the control of political parties over the mandate of Members of Parliament, the independence of key institutions and the protection of fundamental rights;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates the importance of independent regulatory bodies, including the Ombudsman, in ensuring oversight and accountability of the executivecooperation with the executive so as to facilitate preparations for accession; calls on the authorities to provide the Ombudsman with full political and administrative support for his work;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Underlines that the legislative and institutional framework for observance of international human rights law is in place; stresses that consistent implementation across the whole country is needed; notes that further sustained efforts are needed to improve the situation of persons belonging to vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS and LGBTI personsthose giving free expression to their diversity in different areas of their personal life;
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that Vojvodina’s cultural diversity also contributes to Serbia’s identity; underlines that Vojvodina has maintained a high degree of protection for minorities and that the inter-ethnic situation has remained good; stresses that the autonomy of Vojvodina should not be weakened, but only in so far as it poses no threat to the unity of the Serbian State, and that the law on Vojvodina’s resources should be adopted without further delay, as prescribed by the constitution;
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Commends both Serbia and Albania for their continued commitment to improving bilateral relations and strengthening regional cooperation on the political and societal level, for example through the Regional Youth Cooperation Office (RYCO), headquartered in Tirana; encourages both countries to continue their good cooperation in order to promote reconciliation in the region, while calling on Albania to rein in extremist political movements with overtly expansionist designs on Serbia;