8 Amendments of Arba KOKALARI related to 2019/2176(INI)
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses that, since Parliament’s last report, the situation, far from improving, has deteriorated even further; firmly insists, therefore, on the formal suspenstermination of accession negotiations with Turkey, in order for both sides to review in a realistic manner the appropriateness of the current framework and its ability to function, or, if necessary, to explore possible new models for future relations;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Expresses its will to strengthen and deepen mutual knowledge and understanding between Turkish and European societies, combating all manifestations of social, religious or cultural prejudice; expresses its full commitment to continue supporting Turkey’s independent civil society in whatever circumstances and framework of relations that the future may bring; believes, nevertheless, that the accession process would still be the most powerful tool to exercise normative pressure on the Turkish government and the best framework to sustain the democratic and pro-European aspirations of Turkish society, but recognises the importance of mutual commitments to fundamental rights and values; stresses that a purely transactional relationship will hardly contribute to the advancement of Turkey towards a more democratic model;
Amendment 394 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Is concerned about an increase in violence against women and so called "honour" killings in Turkey; calls on the Turkish government to implement a zero- tolerance policy on violence against women and to stand by its commitments to the Istanbul Convention;
Amendment 517 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Stresses that a modernisation of the Customs Union could be beneficial for both parties, especially by making it enforceable through a dispute resolution mechanism, and would keep Turkey economically and normatively anchored to the EU; reiterates that this would need to be based on strong conditionality related to human rights and fundamental freedoms; highlights that it seems unrealistic to envisage any modernisation of the Customs Union given the current circumstances; recalls that the current Customs Union will not achieve its full potential until Turkey fully implements the Additional Protocol in relation to all Member States;
Amendment 659 #
32. Believes that it is high time to review the EU’s relations with Turkey and to define a comprehensive, unified and coherent strategy for the medium to long term, among all EU institutions and Member States, which recognises the importance of respecting democracy and the rule of law;
Amendment 689 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Takes the view that the European Union needs to develop a long-term partnership with Turkey, based on mutual interest and respect but without a direct prospect of membership; insists that such a relationship must be balanced, reciprocal in its commitments and underpinned by one Association Agreement to cover economic and political relations and cooperation in several areas, including but not limited to migration, security and environmental protection, whilst reiterating the principles of democracy and rule of law; calls therefore on the Council to remove Turkey from the list of candidate countries;
Amendment 693 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 b (new)
Paragraph 33 b (new)
33b. Reiterates that unilateral illegal actions by Turkey should lead to the imposition of restrictive measures; urges Turkey to commit to dialogue and respect for international law in order to improve relations;
Amendment 696 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 c (new)
Paragraph 33 c (new)
33c. Underlines the importance of continued financial support from the EU to Turkish civil society, human rights defenders, journalists and academics in order to promote democracy, increase people-to-people contacts and give access to European universities;