5 Amendments of Alojz PETERLE related to 2015/2229(INI)
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital N
Recital N
N. whereas the freedom of thought, conscience, and religion and beliefshould become a priority for the European Union and must be unconditionally enhanced through inter- religious and inter-cultural dialogues;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Expresses deep concern that human rights and democratic values are increasingly under threat worldwide, with particular reference to freedom of expression, of thought, conscience and religion, of assembly and of association;
Amendment 289 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60
Paragraph 60
60. Recalls that freedom of thought, conscience, and religion and belief is a fundamental human right, as recognised in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; in this regard, it highlights the particularly dramatic situation of persecution in which Christian communities are in various third countries;
Amendment 295 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 60 a (new)
Paragraph 60 a (new)
60a. Invites the Union to effectively operate so that the freedom to change one's religion without any coercion is ensured in the world;
Amendment 304 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 61
Paragraph 61
61. Calls on the EU and the Member States to step up their efforts to enhance respect for freedom of thought, conscience, and religion and belief and to promote inter- religious dialogue when engaging with third countries; fully supports the EU practice of taking the lead on thematic resolutions at the UNHRC and at the UNGA on freedom of religion and belief; requests concrete action towards the effective implementation of the EU Guidelines on the promotion and protection of freedom of religion or belief, including by ensuring systematic and consistent training of EU staff at Headquarters and in Delegationsthat they are systematically consulted and used on the ground and a continued and consistent training of EU staff at Headquarters and in Delegations; supports the idea of an ambitious revision of these EU Guidelines, aimed at integrating new tools and at improving and strengthening the text adopted in 2013; underlines that churches and religious communities must be fully involved in the review process of the EU Guidelines on the promotion and protection of freedom of religion or belief;