Activities of Lars Patrick BERG related to 2022/2199(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on the 2022 Commission Report on Albania
Amendments (9)
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Albania is a reliable foreign policy partner, including through its active engagement in the UN Security Council and NATO;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes Albania’s steadfast commitment to EU integration, reflecting the consensus among political parties and overwhelming support among citizens; commends its solidarity and consistent, full alignment with the EU’s foreign and security policy, including its clear-cut response to the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and by joining EU restrictive measures on Russia;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Encourages its policymakers to accelerate the reforms that enabled the first long overdue intergovernmental conference and a successful start to the screening process, and to demonstrate steady and visible progress in guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights; urges decision-makers to work jointly towards meeting the membership criteria by 2030; stresses the need to strengthen the transparency, accountability and inclusiveness of the accession process, including its parliamentary dimension;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Expresses its concern with the aspects of the draft law on fiscal amnesty and the proposed citizenship by investment scheme that are incompatible with EU norms and its visa policyinternational norms and EU visa policy; takes note of the recent decision to suspend the "golden passports" scheme; encourages Albania to revise the draft law on fiscal amnesty as in its current form it could facilitate money laundering and financial crime;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Condemns malign foreign interference and hybrid attacks, including disinformation, espionage, incitement to all forms of radicalisation and cyberattacks against Albanian citizens and critical infrastructure; invites the authorities to prevent data leaks by considerably strengthening cybersecurity; takes positive note of Albania's announcement to build and operationalize a military cyber defence unit; underlines the need for the EU to further assist Albania in strengthening its cyber defence capabilities, in close cooperation with NATO and building on efforts already undertaken by the Alliance ;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes the legal steps taken to eliminate discrimination against minorities, and calls for practical steps in order to ensure their inclusion, namely the inclusion of LGBTI+, Roma and Egyptian, Egyptian and other ethnic and cultural minorities; recalls the need to combat gender-based violence, step up child protection, adopt and implement legislation on minority rights, strengthen property rights and conduct a population census; underlines the importance of removing barriers to the socioeconomic inclusion of persons with disabilities;
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Commends Albania for playing a key role in promoting stability and cooperation across the Western Balkans, as well as its contributions to NATO deployments;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Urges the authorities to continue structural reforms that enable sustainable recovery and inclusive growth through improved governance, rule of law, digitalisation and accessibility, reduced social exclusion, formalisation of the economy, education, upskilling, improved labour conditions and social dialogue; , social dialogue and research and innovation, while helping address the issue of brain drain of researchers and young people ;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for thoroughly planned measures on biodiversity, water, air, climate, regional waste management and industrial pollution; stresses the need to strengthen the country’s resilience to the impacts of climate change; notwelcomes the initial steps takrecent decision by the Albanian government to establish a Vjosdeclare Vjosa River a National Park;