12 Amendments of Hilde VAUTMANS related to 2019/2172(INI)
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 2
Citation 2
— having regard to the European Reform Agenda (ERA) for Kosovo, launched in Pristina on 11 November 2016, as well as the launching of the ERA 2 in October 2020,
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented burden on Kosovo’s health, economy, and social protection systems and has clearly demonstrated that the EU and the Western Balkans must continue tackling common challenges together;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas the EU’s engagement with the Western Balkans surpasses that of any other partner and demonstrates a mutual strategic commitment;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital H b (new)
Recital H b (new)
Hb. whereas the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans will facilitate a long-term recovery following COVID-19 pandemic, supporting the economic development and reforms in the region;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes Kosovo’s continued and strong commitment to advancing on its European path, as well as the strong support for European integration among Kosovo’s population;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the Commission’s statement of 26 August 2020 confirming its assessment of Kosovo’s ability to benefit from the visa liberalisation regime, and calls on the Council to urgently proceed with the adoption of a visa-free regime for the citizens of Kosovo; reiterates its concern that the lack of a decision from the Council could weaken EU's credibility in the Western Balkans and might impact the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia;
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Underlines the need for the EU and the United States to strengthen their partnership and coordination in Kosovo and in the Western Balkans in order to advance key reforms, improve governance and reconciliation;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes the failure to ensure theCalls for the need to establish financial and editorial freedom of the public broadcaster; reiterates the need to guarantee fullfurther strengthen media transparency of, including media ownership;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls on the Kosovo authorities to increase efforts to promote t gender equality and strengthening women’s economic position, including by prioritising gender mainstreaming and increased cooperation with civil society, including women’s organisations, as well as by creating an environment conducive to the better representation of women in decision- making positions;
Amendment 200 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses that normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a priority and a precondition for EU accession for both countries; calls for active and constructive engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue led by the EU Special Representative, seeking a comprehensive and legally binding agreement in accordance with international law; reiterates its call to move forward with the full implementation, in good faith and in a timely manner, of all the agreements already reached;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Underlines that the long term stability and prosperity of Kosovo remains dependent on the development of relations between the Kosovars and the Serbs and that all political forces are responsible to uphold and support a political culture based on tolerance, inclusion and mutual understanding and respect;
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Calls on Kosovo to implement credible and sustainable public transport and mobility policies for addressing long- standing infrastructure deficiencies, including regular public transport links to North Mitrovica and all major towns throughout the country;