21 Amendments of Patricija ŠULIN related to 2018/2145(INI)
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas by implementing robust and inclusive democratic reforms and actively improving neighbourly relations, the new government is demonstrating a seriouscontinuity in the commitment to the country’s Euro- Atlantic path; whereas reform efforts should be paired with continued EU support for implementation of the Urgent Reform Priorities;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the Prespa agreement of 12 June 2018 on the settlement of differences and the establishment of a strategic partnership between the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Greece with Greece is signed without the political consensus of all parliamentary political parties in Macedonia so it represendts a much- needed positive signal for stability and reconciliation in itself an element of instability and is not contributing the whole Western Balkans regiono the reconciliation process;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas each candidate country is judged individually on its own merits, and it is the speed and quality of reforms that determine the timetable for accession and the pace of negotiations; whereas bilateral issues should not obstruct accession or take precedence over the process of European integration;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas air pollution is a major problem of Macedonian cities and according to the latest study by the Finnish Meteorological Institute and the Macedonian Institute for Public Health, Skopje and Tetovo have the highest concentration of fine particles in the air (PM 2.5) among all European cities;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Commends the positive diplomacy and active trust-buildingWelcomes the efforts leading to compromise and to the settlement of open bilateral issues; welcomes the entry into force on 14 February 2018 of the friendship treaty with Bulgariareiterates the importance of constructive political dialogue between all actors of the political process; stresses that bilateral issues should not obstruct the accession process;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Takes note of the entry into force on 14 February 2018 of the friendship treaty with Bulgaria; remains concerned with obvious disagreements in terms of the essential provisions of the treaty, as well as lack of reciprocity and equality for both parties;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the ratification by the Parliament of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia of the strategic partnershipExpresses its concerns with the Macedonian Parliament’s ratification of the Prespa agreement with Greece on 20 June 2018; urges the parties to duly inform their citizens of the contents and implications of the agreement and to diligently complete all internal procedures for the ratification and implementation of this strategically important agreement, bringing an end to a protr, including the constitutional changes the agreement requires from Macted geopolitical limboonia;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points out that the current challenges the European Union is facing (BREXIT, migration, radicalism, etc.) should not hinder the enlargement process, rather these challenges have demonstrated the necessity to fully integrate the Western Balkans into EU structures in order to enhance and deepen partnership to overcome international crises;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Condemns in the strongest possible terms the 27 April 2017 attack on the Parliament of the country, during which several MPs sustained severe injuries, and calls for the organisers and perpetrators to be brought to justice; further condemns any form of obstruction and abuse of procedures of the Parliament; takes note of the peaceful protests as an important instrument of democracy;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Considers that Macedonian membership in NATO could contribute to achieving greater security and political stability in south-east Europe; calls on all EU Member States which are NATO members, to actively support the accession of the country to NATO;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. WelcomCarefully supervises the steps taken towards reinstating checks and balances and increasing inclusion through measures improving the environment in which independent oversight institutions, the media and civil society organisations operate;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recommends that the country’s Parliament make full use of its oversight and legislative functions and strictly limit the use of urgency procedures which were misused in the process of ratification of the Prespa agreement;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the judicial reform strategy aimed at restoring judicial independence and ending political interference and selective justice, and stresses the need to complete legislative alignment in line with the recommendations of the Venice Commission, especially when it comes to recommendations related to referendums;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Commends the constructive role the country has played in dealing with the challenges of the migration crisis; calls for further improvements in the asylum system and migration management; encourages the country to step up regional cooperation and partnership with Frontex under a new status agreement with a view to dismantling human trafficking networks;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Notes thatExpresses its concerns by the adoption of the law on the use of languages constitutes an important achievement and regrets the disruptive tactics aimed at undermining its adoption in full compliance with standard procedures; is worried that entry into force of this law can lead to misbalance and can evoke ethnic conflicts that will lead to destabilization of the country and region as a whole;
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the country’s ratification on 23 March 2018 of the Istanbul Convention and urges itUrges Macedonia to complete legal reforms for tackling discrimination and violence against women and girls and to continue eradicating domestic and gender- based violence, which are still widespread;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes the initial steps taken in enhancing the prevention of discrimination and urges the authorities to effectively address hate crime and hate speech against minorities, including the Roma and the LGBTI community; deplores persistent deficiencies in the work of the Commission for Protection from Discrimination;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Welcomes the substantialNotes a modest improvement in the operational environment for, and the consultations with, civil society organisations (CSOs) and stresses the need to enhance the legal, financial and policy framework, including through laws on foundations and donations;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Notes modest improvements in the media environment and conditions for independent reporting; notes that the censorship is still present, particularly in the social media; calls for initiatives to create a climate that is favourable to investigative journalism; welcomes the termination of state-sponsored advertising in the media as an important measure to foster a level playing field in the sector and calls for further safeguards against politicisation of the media; stresses the need to strengthen the independence and capacity of the media regulator and the public service broadcaster; calls for measures to increase the protection of the labour and social rights of journalists;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Underlines the importance of conducting a long-overdue population census to obtain an updated and realistic picture of the country’s demographics; stresses the need of improving the laws and regulations related to this issue in order to prevent abuse and circulation of fake data;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Draws attention to extreme air pollution indicators in Skopje and other heavily polluted citiesmany cities in the Republic of Macedonia; calls for effective action for air quality monitoring and improvement; calls on the competent authorities of the Republic of Macedonia to urgently harmonize the legislation in the field of environmental and nature protection with the acquis communautaire, to adopt appropriate policies and to start implementing targeted measures to improve air quality in major urban areas;