Activities of Emine BOZKURT related to 2013/2945(RSP)
Plenary speeches (1)
2013 progress report on Turkey (debate)
Amendments (13)
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the importance of achieving a common understanding between Turkey and the EU on the relevance for both the EU and Turkey of the readmission agreement and the roadmap leading to visa liberalisation; recalls that Turkey is one of the key transit countries for irregular migration to the EU and therefore calls on Turkey to sign and implement the readmission agreement without further delay; calls on the Commission to take all necessary measures to safeguard the rights of Turkish citizens legally resident in EU Member States; calls on the Commission in parallel to take steps towards visa liberalisation and stresses the clear benefits of facilitating access to the EU for business people, academics, students and representatives of civil society;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Underlines the importance of all ministries to cooperate with the Court of Auditors in the preparation of the audit reports by sending the relevant data and of the complete audit reports to be presented to the Turkish Grand National Assembly prior to the approval of the budget;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Stresses the urgent need for further progress in implementing the 2010 constitutional amendments, in particular the adoption of laws on the protection of personal data and military justice, and of laws introducing affirmative-action measures to promote gender equality; underlines the importance of strictly implementing these legislative changes once they are adopted;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view that the protests in Gezi Park testify both to the existence in Turkey of a vibrant civil society and also the need for further vital reforms on the promotion of fundamental values; highlights the importance of including civil society more structurally in the decision making process; deeply regrets the loss of life amongst the protesters and the police forces, the excessive use of force by the police and the violent acts by a number of protesters; welcomes the on-going administrative investigations launched by the Ministry of Interior as well as the judicial investigations and the inquiries by the Ombudsman into complaints related to the events in Gezi Park and expects them to fully address the concerns without delay; underlines that the police officers responsible for serious injuries on protestors by use of disproportionate and excessive force have, to the most extent, not been brought to justice; stresses that strong political commitment is needed in bringing those responsible for severe injuries to justice and fighting the culture of impunity since according to Law No. 4483 the permission of Governors is a precondition to initiate investigations against police officers; calls on Turkey to adopt adequate internal review procedures and to establish an independent supervisory body for police offences; is of the opinion that the Gezi Park events underline the need for far- reaching reforms in order to ensure respect for freedom of assembly;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls on the Turkish authorities to swiftly conclude the judicial processes initiated against those responsible for the losses of life during the Gezi Park events and stays committed to monitoring the developments in these cases;
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Reaffirms its support to the Commission’s new approachthe importance of opening Chapters 23 (judiciary and fundamental rights) and 24 (justice and home affairs) early in the negotiation process and closing them at the end, which would also be consistent with the Commission´s new approach which is foreseen to be applied to new candidate countries; stresses that delivering the official benchmarks for the opening of such Chapters to Turkey would provide a clear roadmap for and give a boost to the reform process; calls, therefore, on the Council to make renewed efforts for the opening of Chapters 23 and 24; calls on Turkey to cooperate as much as possible to this effect;
Amendment 202 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Is concerned about the use of ‘ancestry codes’ for non-Muslim citizens in the population register since it may lead to discriminatory practices; and calls on the Turkish government to adopt a fresh approach regarding religious minorities which is more in line with internationally accepted standards;
Amendment 209 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Expresses support for the database on violence against women currently under preparation by the Ministry for Family and Social policies; asks to complement existing legislation on the creation of shelters for women who are victims of domestic violence with adequate follow-up mechanisms where municipalities fail to establish such shelters; supports the efforts of the Minister for Family and Social policies to raise penalties for forced early marriages, which must be eradicated; renews its concern at the low level of women’s participation in the labour force, in politics and at senior level in the administration and encourages the Government to adopt adequate measures to promote a more central role of women in the economic and political fabric of Turkey; is especially concerned about the very low level of female participation in local politics and calls on all political parties to nominate more women as candidates for the 2014 local elections; welcomes the gender-sensitive approach adopted in the 10th Development Plan (2014-2018);
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Underlines the importance that Turkey stays committed to women’s rights and gender equality; and stresses that this commitment should be based on an understanding which recognizes and respects women as individuals and not just as members of a family;
Amendment 302 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Deplores Turkey’s refusal to fulfil its obligation of full, non-discriminatory implementation of the Additional Protocol to the EC-Turkey Association Agreement towards all Member States as well as the fact that the European Union has still not taken all the necessary steps towards lifting the isolation of the Turkish Cypriots as stipulated in the EU Council Conclusions of 26 April 2004; recalls that this refusal continues to have a profound effect on the negotiation process;
Amendment 311 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes that Turkey continues to be the EU’s sixth biggest trading partner and that the EU is Turkey’s biggest with 38% of Turkey’s total trade going to the EU and almost 71% of FDI coming from the EU; notes that due to this interdependence in trade, Turkey is deeply affected by the trade agreements which are concluded by the EU with third countries, while it does not take part in the negotiations thereof, therefore underlines the importance of EU to take into account Turkey´s concerns; welcomes the ongoing Commission evaluation of the EU-Turkey Customs Union with the aim of assessing its impact on both parties and ways to update it;
Amendment 313 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Underlines the importance of Turkey cooperating with the EU on the fight against international corruption and money laundering;
Amendment 326 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Believes that, in view of Turkey’s strategic role as an energy hub, consideration should be given to the value of opening negotiations on Chapter 15 on energy; stresses the importance of involving Turkey in the process of shaping Europe’s energy policy; underlines that energy and climate efficiency priorities need to be addressed;