34 Amendments of Kinga GÁL related to 2022/2204(INI)
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas in the General Assembly of the United Nations Serbia has voted for the resolutions condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine while strongly advocating for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine to be respected in accordance with the international law;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that EU membership continues to be Serbia’s strategic goal; underlines the fact that progress on the rule of law and fundamental rights, the normalisation of relations with Kosovo and alignment with the CFSP will determine the dynamics of the accession procesthe normalisation of relations between Belgrade and Pristina and alignment with the CFSP will determine the dynamics of the accession process, reiterates the Commissioner for Enlargement's stance that while Serbia's progress in the area of rule of law is important, further progress will continue to determine the overall pace of accession negotiations;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regrets Serbia’s continued low level of alignment with the CFSP, in particular in the context of the Russian war on Ukraine; underlines the fact that, as a candidate country, Serbia must adhere to the EU’s principles and policies, and alignment with a warmongering autocratic regime is unacceptablecommends the positive steps taken in order to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine; notes that although not part of the negotiating framework, as a candidate country, Serbia should progressively align its foreign policy with the CFSP; commends Serbia’s active participation in EU missions and operations;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. NotWelcomes Serbia’s alignment with the EU in voting in favour of relevant UN General Assembly resolutions and Russia’s suspension from the Human Rights Council; regretnotes, however, the fact that Serbia has consistently failed to align with the EU’s restrictive measures against Russia; deplores Serbia’'s close relationship with Russia;
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls on Serbia and EU Member States to pursue a more active and effective policy of communication about the benefits of EU enlargement targeting both Serbian and EU citizens across all social groups; in this regard, underlines the responsibility of the Serbian authorities and EU institutions in promoting European values and raising awareness of citizens about concrete results achieved, support granted through EU funding and visible and tangible benefits of the European integration process; in this context emphasises the necessity of the European Parliament returning to its traditional role as a vocal supporter of the enlargement process;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. NotWelcomes the initialsignificant steps taken by Serbia to align with the EU’s list of non- EU countries whose nationals require visas for the EU and calls for further alignment;
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. NotesCommends Serbia’s progress in strengthening democracy and the rule of law and its increased legislative activities on EU-related reforms, especially the approval of the amendments to the Serbian constitution and stresses that the reform process should continue as a matter of priority; welcomes the adoption of the legislative package on judiciary;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the adoption of measures on improving the electoral conditions and media environment ahead of the April 2022 elections as a result of the inter-party dialogue facilitated by the European Parliament; welcomes the readiness of the National Assembly to continue this dialogue within the National Assembly;
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes the conclusions of the final report of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe / Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights election observation mission, according to which the 3 April 2022 parliamentary elections presented diverse political options, but a number of shortcomings resulted in an uneven playing field, favouring the incumbents; welcomes that majority of the recommendations from the ODIHR 2020 report on parliamentary elections were mostly fulfilled; calls on the Serbian authorities to fully address the outstanding recommendations well ahead of the next elections;
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Welcomes the participation of all relevant political actors in the early parliamentary elections, resulting in a more pluralistic parliament; regrets, however, the delays in the formation of the new parliament and government, which resulted in limited decision-making, including on EU-related reforms;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes somWelcomes the progress in the fight against corruption; stresses the fact that more effort and political will areis needed to achieve tangible results, in particular with regard to serious and organised crime;
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Highlights the benefits of decentralisation process and encourages the strengthening of the competencies of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Reminds that under the terms of the Constitution, the law on the financing of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina should have been adopted by the end of 2008; therefore encourages the Government to submit the matter to the parliament without any further delay;
Amendment 222 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that Serbia’s adequate legislative and institutional framework for upholding fundamental rights needs to be put into practice; urgeshould be more efficiently implemented, therefore calls the Serbian authorities to intensify their efforts to safeguard human rights;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12 a. Welcomes the efforts the Government has made regarding the realization of the media strategy; encourages Serbia to continue implementing the Media Strategy and its accompanying Action Plan; notes that additional steps should be made in order to further increase media freedom; welcomes the activities of the Working Group for safety of journalists, however, underlines that further efforts are needed in securing freedom of expression; stresses the importance of preventing any possible threats, intimidation, harassment, hate speech and physical violence against journalists; notes the ongoing investigations and prosecution of such cases and urges the authorities to invest further efforts in this area; calls on Serbia to continue fighting disinformation, including manipulative anti-EU narratives;
Amendment 235 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 263 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. UnderlinWelcomes the importance of arovement of the strategic framework enabling civil society organisations to operate freely and participate in policy-making in inclusive and meaningful ways and underlines its importance; commends the work of the National Convent as an efficient instrument in this regard;
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the significant representation of national minorities in the new parliament; welcomes that some members of the Government come from the ranks of national minorities, and that there are numerous women Government members;
Amendment 309 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Calls on Serbia to take all necessary measures to ensure that the composition of state authorities, local self- government bodies and other public authorities reflects the national composition of population in their territories by increasing the number of employees who are members of national minorities and by their education and vocational training for carrying out their tasks and by taking measures to manage national diversity;
Amendment 315 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Is concerned aboWelcomes the adoption of the National Strategy for Gender Equality and Strategy for Prevention and Protection against Discrimination, but gender-based discrimination and violence should be further tackled; calls on the government to adopt the overdue action plan and funding for the strategy relating to violence against women and domestic violence;
Amendment 334 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes the adoption of a new general protocol for the protection of children from abuse and neglect; encourages Serbia to further improve the situation of all children;
Amendment 343 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. NotWelcomes Serbia’s engagement in regional cooperation initiatives and commends the efforts made in improving good neighbourly relations; encourages it to step up its reconciliation efforts and seek solutions to past disputes; underlines that there is no place for genocide denial or the glorification of war criminals in a candidate country;
Amendment 380 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Reiterates its full support for the EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue; calls on Serbia and Kosovoall parties to engage in this dialogue in good faith and in the spirit of compromise to achieve a comprehensive, legally binding agreement on the normalisation of their relations in accordance with international law; calls for the full implementation of all the relevant agreements, including the long overdue establishment of the Association/Community of Serb- Majority Municipalities;
Amendment 392 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. CStrongly condemns all actions that endanger stability and jeopardise the reconciliation process; is deeply concerned about the tensions in North Kosovo and the unacceptable shootingincluding the ethnically motivated murder attempt on Orthodox Christmas Eve; recalls the shared responsibility foron authorities in Pristina to ensure peace and the rule of law for all people living in Kosovo; welcomes the constructive approach of Serbia in the Belgrade- Pristina Dialogue, and Serbia’s commitment to the process of normalisation of relations;
Amendment 411 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Welcomes Serbia’s progress in developing a functioning market economy but underland attracting significant foreign direct inves the fact that the country’s private sector is hampered by weaknesses in the rule of lawtment (FDI), well above the region’s average; further improvements in rule of law will further strengthen market economy and increase foreign investments;
Amendment 419 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls onWelcomes the Serbian authorities to take measurey's efforts to counter depopulation, including the formation of the Ministry of Family Welfare and Demography;
Amendment 432 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Is deeply concerned about the investments in Serbia by Russia and China and their influence on the political and economic processes in the region, while the EU should further increase its presence and investments in the region;
Amendment 458 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Welcomes the recently signed agreement on the Trans-Balkan Electricity Corridor in Serbia representing an investment value of 8,9 million EUR for the implementation of the 84 km section of the Trans-Balkan Electricity Corridor, since the project represents the EU's efforts to improve energy security in the Western Balkans and is partially financed by the Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans;
Amendment 462 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 b (new)
Paragraph 32 b (new)
32b. Emphasizes that the need for energy diversification as well as the war in Ukraine make Serbia's role increasingly important for the EU in terms of energy transit;
Amendment 470 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Expresses concern about air pollution around power plants and municipal areas; welcomes the adoption of the new plan on protecting from air pollution; reiterates its calls on the Serbian authorities to urgently accelerate the implementation of air quality plans;
Amendment 481 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34 a (new)
Paragraph 34 a (new)
34a. Welcomes projects, such as the Belgrade-Budapest railway, which drastically improves connectivity in the region in a low-carbon way, while also allowing for the further enhancement of much-needed trade into the region;
Amendment 484 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls on the government to takecontinue investing efforts in measures regarding river pollution and further align with the EU acquis on water quality and nature protection;