3 Amendments of Vladimír BILČÍK related to 2023/2106(INI)
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Takes note of the potential of Central Asia´s natural resources in the EU´s energy diversification in the context of sustainable partnerships, while at the same time recognises the crucial role of the EU in financing of Central Asia´s sectoral reforms and improving its energy efficiency and reducing its greenhouse gas emissions; in this regard is concerned with the creation of dependency on Russia as a result of the signing of the natural gas deal between Gazprom and Uzbekistan through Kazakhstan;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes the need to boost Central Asia’s resilience against disinformation by promoting independent media and content in local languages, increasing media literacy and organising targeted courses for local journalists; is concerned about the lack of media pluralism and calls for greater transparency of media ownership as well as financing with the aim of enhancing media independence and pluralism; is concerned about the increasing number of arrests of journalists and bloggers and about threats to close independent media outlets; insists that respect for the rights of journalists, independent bloggers and human rights defenders must be ensured, that they must be guaranteed protection against harassment, pressure and threats and that any attacks against them must be investigated;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Is concerned that gender-based violence, discrimination and harassment of minorethnic and religious minorities, persons with disabilities and LGTBIQ+ people are still widespread in Central Asia and urges the Central Asian governments to prevent these human rights violations through appropriate laws and measures including de-criminalisation of same-sex sexual relations;