18 Amendments of Christian SAGARTZ related to 2022/2203(INI)
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. calls the EU to seriously consider the possible security implications in the Western Balkans in view of the developments in Ukraine and the possible influence of Russia and China in the countries of the region; security challenges have increased and fast steps on the EU accession negotiations are more than necessary;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Reaffirms the need to maintain constructive engagement with and abroad cross-party consensus, especially between government and opposition, on EU- related reforms, by strengthening the capacities of the Assembly of North Macedonia (Sobranie); recalls the important role of the Jean Monnet Dialogue (JMD) in strengthening the ability of political leaders to develop true inter-party dialogue and to build the consensus necessary for generating a democratic parliamentary culture and trust; welcomes the strong cross-party commitment to the process; urges lawmakers to swiftly implement the commitments made under the Jean Monnet Dialogue process;
Amendment 132 #
9a. Calls for improving the functioning of the financial inspection, guaranteeing the independence of the State Audit Office, and improving the efficiency of parliamentary oversight of public funds management;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Calls for the further implementation of the Joint Action Plan on Counterterrorism in order to prevent extremism;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls for the adoption of the draft law on the compensation for victims of crime including victims of trafficking in human beings;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Calls for the Law on the protection of whistle blowers to be further aligned with the EU acquis;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls for further improvements in the enforcement of minority rights and for further measures in preventing discriminations and crimes based on origin;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Republic of North Macedonia to fully guarantee equal rights for all ethnic communities in the country, including through appropriate constitutional and legislative amendments and in all relevant legislation, and ensure that no disadvantage shall result for citizens from the exercise of their right to identify themselves as belonging to any ethnic group;
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Amendment 247 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Welcomes the agreement at the Tirana Summit on reduced roaming costs; in this respect calls on the authorities, private actors and all stakeholders to facilitate reaching the agreed targets to achieve a substantial reduction of roaming charges for data on 1 October 2023 and further reductions leading to prices close to the domestic prices by 2027;
Amendment 250 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22 a (new)
Paragraph 22 a (new)
22a. Welcomes the reduction of roaming fees between Western Balkans and EU starting in October 2023; in that respect urges the European Commission together with the government of North Macedonia to create a fast-track road map to eliminate roaming charges with all Member States;
Amendment 271 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Condemns any attempt to replace historical monuments and/or artefacts, including the destruction of authentic cultural heritage and highlights the importance of a fact-based reading of history; such incidents raise serious concerns, including in the context of the lack of implementation of the 2017 Treaty of Friendship, Good Neighbourliness and Cooperation;
Amendment 283 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Welcomes the active cooperation with international organisations; applauds that the agreements on this exchange and mutual protection of classified information were signed with Greece and the US in 2021 and are being negotiated with Belgium, Portugal and Norway;
Amendment 285 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Reiterates the need for the work on school history textbooks in Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia to resume as per the Treaty of Friendship, Good Neighbourliness and Cooperation; the texts should reflect the interpretation of historical facts and figures from the common history of both peoples based on authentic historical documents/sources; this is the foundation on which the two countries should build their relations; the relationship between the future generations of RNM and Bulgaria will be a reflection of the education processes in the two countries;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 b (new)
Paragraph 26 b (new)
26b. Urges the EU to support and fund exchange programs for students and pupils between member states and North Macedonia in order to step up further EU integration;
Amendment 303 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Welcomes the endorsement of the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans;
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Calls for the setting up of an energy efficiency fund;
Amendment 316 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Reiterates the importance of improving the public infrastructure within the Western Balkans countries and with the EU Member States; recalls the potential of the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans to enhance regional connectivity through Rail and Highway Corridor VIII to Bulgaria, and gas interconnectors to Greece, Kosovo and Serbia; recalls the importance of developing air connections within the Western Balkans countries and with the EU Member States;