3 Amendments of Michael GAHLER related to 2018/0058(COD)
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) A pre-condition for granting the Union’s macro-financial assistance (MFA) should be that Ukraine fulfils the conditions attached to past and forthcoming MFA programmes, notably those related to the fight against corruption, and respects effective democratic mechanisms –, including a multi- party parliamentary system – and the rule of law, which should be supported by an independent judiciary capable of effectively fighting corruption, and guarantees respect for human rights. In addition, the specific objectives of the Union’s macro-financial assistance should strengthen the efficiency, transparency and accountability of the public finance management systems in Ukraine, and should promote structural reforms aimed at supporting sustainable and inclusive growth, employment creation and fiscal consolidation. Both the fulfilment of the preconditions and the achievement of those objectives should be regularly monitored by the Commission and the European External Action Service throughout the life-cycle of the MFA. The disbursement of the first instalment of financial support should be made available only after the outstanding policy measures which were attached to the final instalment of the previous MFA programme have been fully implemented. The Commission should provide a public assessment of the fulfilment of that precondition, including a clear indication of the benchmarks used.
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. A pre-condition for granting the Union’s macro-financial assistance shall be that Ukraine respectsMFA shall be that Ukraine fulfils the conditions attached to past and forthcoming MFA programmes, notably those related to the fight against corruption, effective democratic mechanisms –, including a multi-party parliamentary system – and the rule of law, and guarantees respect for human rights.
Amendment 41 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
The Memorandum of Understanding between the European Union and Ukraine shall therefore indicate as preconditions for the disbursement of instalments under the MFA IV programme, amongst others, that: (a) legislation is adopted on the establishment and functioning of the anti-corruption court, which is in line with the recommendations of the Venice Commission, most notably on the competences of the court, the eligibility and competences of candidates for the post of judge, the candidate selection process, which shall involve the participation of international experts and the status of the judges; (b) civil society activists working in the field of anti- corruption are exempted from e- declarations of assets; (c) the composition of the Central Election Commission of Ukraine reflects a political balance representing all relevant political forces, notably those represented in the Verkhovna Rada, and is replicated in the composition of all District Election Commissions as well as in all Precinct Election Commissions;