Activities of Ladislav ILČIĆ related to 2022/2200(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
2022 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (debate)
Amendments (15)
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the swift appointment of a new state-level government, the resumption of political decision-making and the appointment of the President and two Vice-Presidents of the Federation of BiH; calls for the Federation of BiH’s government formation to be swiftly completed; stresses the importance of completing the authority formation process at all levels for the successful continuation of the reform process;
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Encourages all authorities to seize the momentum to meaningfully advance on the 14 key priorities and avoid slipping back into obstructive policies, and to show their commitment to the program of integration that will determine which levels are in charge to adjust to the EU's legislation and standards; underscores that BiH’s path towards EU accession needs to be anchored in functioning democratic institutions, rule of law, the fight against corruption and organised crime, respect for fundamental rights and non-discrimination for all citizens and constituent peoples as enshrined in the constitution;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reaffirms its support for the mandates of the Office of the High Representative and EUFOR Operation Althea in overseeing the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement; stresses the importance to secure equal opportunity for participation in Operation Althea for all EU Member States in order to jointly contribute to the creation of a stable environment and the provision of a comprehensive strategy for BiH;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Regrets the abstention of BiH at the vote on the Resolution on the state of human rights in Iran by the former ambassador of BiH in the UN on 16 November 2022 calling on Iran to end the use of excessive force against peaceful protesters, including women and children; condemns the meeting of the former Ministwer of Foreign Affairs of BiH with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran on 6 December 2022 in Sarajevo, at which the Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs denied any killing of an Iranian citizen by the Iranian security forces and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of BiH downplayed the regime's violence against women in Iran and labelled this country as "friendly";
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8 a. Calls on the political and religious leaders of BiH, within the framework of their duties and responsibilities, to constructively influence the bridging of divisions and conflicts and to achieve greater cohesion and a degree of trust among the constituent peoples and citizens of BiH; calls on the political and religious leaders of BiH to cease uttering dangerous war mongering, militaristic and inciting statements that fuel tensions and further divisions in the sensitive post- war Bosnian society;
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Reiterates its call for targeted sanctions against destabilising actors in BiH and their supporters from third countries;
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the fact that the general elections were held in October 2022 were generally well organised and competitive; notes however that they took place against a backdrop of stagnant reforms, divisive rhetoric and political and budgetary obstruction; takes note of the changes introduced by the High Representative to the election law and constitution of the Federation of BiH, aimed at addressing a number of functionality issues;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Regrets the failure of political actors to bring the constitution and the electoral framework in line with the European Convention on Human Rights; calls on all decision makers to reach an agreement in line with the verdicts of international and domestic courts, as well as the political agreement of 12 June 2022; supports limited, transparent and inclusive reforms that would enable a sustainable transformation of the Dayton Peace Agreement and that respect the equality of the constituent peoples in BiH;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Expresses its concern about the lack of progress on preventing widespread corruption and the increasing signs of state capture, political interference and obstruction; urges BiH to adopt conflict of interest laws and an anti-corruption strategy, and to strengthen protection for whistleblowers;
Amendment 214 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls for increased resources for anti-corruption structures; points to the added value of effective cooperation among law enforcement agencies and with the European Public Prosecutor’s Office; urges the European Public Prosecutor's Office to monitor the use of funds from the EU accession funds by the BiH authorities in order to secure that the resources given by the EU for the accession and reform processes are used in a transparent and legal manner;
Amendment 220 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19 a. Welcomes the signing on 21 March 2023 of the Rulebook on work of the national/joint contact point for cooperation with Europol as an important step towards achieving full cooperation between law enforcement agencies in BiH and Europol;
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Calls to support the sharing of experiences and practices of assisting survivors of sexual violence against women during the war in BiH with actors now working with the survivors of sexual violence in the illegal, unprovoked and unjustified Russian war of aggression in Ukraine;
Amendment 255 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Emphasises the vital role of independent media; condemns attacks on and threats and intimidation against journalists, including by politicians and public figures; insists on appropriate judicial follow-up and the protection of journalists; calls on the Republika Srpska to withdraw the changes to its criminal code intending to criminalize defamation and to secure full protection of the freedoms of expression and media;
Amendment 305 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Underscores the importance of inclusive and quality education; reiterates its call for an urgent end to the discriminatory practice of ‘two schools under one roof’; recalls that according to Article 165 (1) TFEU the EU shall fully respect the responsibility of the Member States for the content of teaching and the organisation of the education systems and their cultural and linguistic diversity; reiterates that according to Article 165 (4) TFEU any harmonisation of the laws and regulations of the Member States is excluded from the EU incentive measures in the field of education;
Amendment 344 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Welcomes the adoption of a public financial management reform strategy and of the program of economic reforms for the period 2023-2025 and calls for itstheir thorough implementation;