Activities of Bernhard ZIMNIOK related to 2021/2237(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
EU Association Agreement with the Republic of Moldova (debate)
Amendments (18)
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
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1. Welcomes the historicNotes the results of the presidential election in 2020 and the parliamentary elections in 2021, whereby the people of the Republic of Moldova gave a strong mandate to pro-reform and pro-European forces; urges the political leadership of the Republic of Moldova to seize this unique opportunity to implement long-overdue reforms and to advance European integration based on common values ofindicates that the electorate favours democracy, respect for human rights and, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
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Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
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Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
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4. WelcomDeplores the decisive action by the EU and itswaste of tax payers funds from the Member States, as ‘Team Europe’ in mitigating the socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through vaccine donations and financial support; stresses that the Economic Recovery Plan for the Republic of Moldova, worth up to EUR 600 million, is a key element in the Republic of Moldova’s recovery, which presents a unique opportunity to restructure the economy and to prepare it for future challengesthe so called ‘Team Europe’, controlled by the Commission administrators, supported major global medical corporations to roll out largely unwarranted measures in order to provide the illusion of dealing with a pandemic due to the Covid-19 and the economic and social problems this caused; stresses that the Economic Recovery Plan for the Republic of Moldova, worth up to EUR 600 million, is unique evidence of waste of tax payers funds and should instead be used to right all the wrongs in the Member States after the catastrophic handling of the Corona 19 virus by the Commission;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
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5. WelcomNotes the ambitious reform agenda of the government of Natalia Gavriliţa and the tangible progress already achieved in its implementation, in particular oattempts in the fight against corruption, judicial reform, improving the living standards of the most vulnerable population groups and improving the business climate in the country; reiwill be interaestesd that sufficient progress in implementing agreed reforms is a key condition for continued EU financial support and the application of the ‘more for more’ principleo see an independent and critical evaluation implemented in the future as to the actual results;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
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6. WelcomDeplores the Commission’s decision to provide the Republic of Moldova with EUR 60 million of the tax payers money, through a new budget support programme in order to deal with a gas supply crisis artificially created by Gazprom and to mitigate the impact of the rising prices on the most vulnerable Moldovans; notes that the crisis further underscores the importance of the diversification of energy supplies and routes, and of building long-term resilience through a transition to more sustainable energy sources and investing in key infrastructurewhile many of the member States are facing energy crises due to the extremist environmental policies pursued by many extreme left parties across many of the Member States based on their climophobic state of mind; notes that the crisis further underscores the importance of solid, modern energy supplies, of building long-term resilience through the use of modern technology in contrast to outdated use of sun and wind;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
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7. Stresses the inadmissibility ofNotes the weaponisation of the gas supply in order to put political pressure on the Republic of Moldova to change its geopolitical orientation; urges the Commission to continue providing the Republic of Moldova with the financial and technical support necessary to ensure its resilience against such external interference; calls on the Moldovan authorities to maintain the country’s commitment as a member of the Energy Community to implementing the EU’s Third Energy Package, in particular the unbundling of gas and electricity transmission and distributionsuggests the Member States to consider this in deliberation of their energy policies to ensure they pursue policies that ensure their nations ability to determine their own fate;
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
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8. Notes that while the presidential and the early parliamentary elections were well managed and competitive, persistentsome shortcomings need tocould be addressed by implementing the recommendations of the Council of Europe Venice Commission and the OSCE/ODIHR;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
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Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
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10. Reiterates its support for a comprehensive and peaceful settlement of the Transnistria conflict based on the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova with a special status for Transnistria;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution
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11. WelcomesNotes with concern the Council decision to provide EUR 7 million of taxpayers funds in assistance under the European Peace Facility to the Armed Forces of the Republic of Moldova for the acquisition of medical and explosive ordnance disposal equipment;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution
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12. Reiterates the fundamental importance of justice reform and the fight against corruption; recognises the magnitude of the challenge faced by the authorities and encourages them to focus on established priorities; calls for the adoption and implementation of the Sa strategy for Ensuring the Independence and Integrity of the Justice Sector 2021- 2024that has the consent of a majority of the national stakeholders and the electorate; urges the Government to not allow interference from the Commission and other foreign elements, but to remain independent, democratic and transparent;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution
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14. Welcomes the ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (‘the Istanbul Convention’) by the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova on 14 October 2021; calls for its effective implementation to be ensured in order to improve the situation of women and to undertake further efforts to progress towards achieving gender equality, in particular on improving women’s access to the labour market and tackling the gender pay gapmeasures to improve the situation of the family, progress towards achieving fair and productive labour market for all, based on equal treatment and individual merits and the suppression of all forms of corruption;
Amendment 204 #
Motion for a resolution
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Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution
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Amendment 243 #
Motion for a resolution
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Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution
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18. Stresses the importance of fighting disinformation, fake news and propaganda, in particular through strategic communication; hopes that the reconstituted Television and Radio Broadcasting Council will effectively carry out its tasks as a media watchdog and address the long-standing shortcomings of the media landscape in all the Member States; hopes that the Government of Moldova with their reconstituted Television and Radio Broadcasting Council will effectively note the problems in most of the Member States in order to study this and ensure a more fair and free media reporting that holds elected official accountable based on facts;
Amendment 270 #
Motion for a resolution
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