7 Amendments of Laima Liucija ANDRIKIENĖ related to 2017/2122(INI)
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates its firm belief that the EU and its Member States must actively pursue the principle of mainstreaming human rights and democracy in all EU policies as mutually reinforcing and fundamental principles at the core of the EU; reiterates, in this regard, the crucial importance of ensuring increased coherence between the EU’s internal and external policies;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recalls that the EU’s objective to increase its international influence as a credible and legitimate international actor is greatly shaped by its ability to pursue human rights and democracy externally, in line with its commitments enshrined in its founding treaties;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Is of the opinion thatUrges the EU shouldto step up its efforts to promote the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary at multilateral and bilateral levels as a fundamental principle for the consolidations of democracy; encourages the EU to support the fair administration of justice worldwide by assisting legislative and institutional reform processes in third countries; encourages, in addition, the EU delegations and Member States’ embassies to monitor trials systematically with a view to promoting the independence of the judiciary;
Amendment 282 #
24. Considers that development cooperation and the promotion of human rights, and democratic principles including the rule of law and good governance, should go hand in hand; recalls, in this context, that the UN has stated that without a human rights-based approach, development goals cannot be fully achieved; recalls, in addition, that the EU has committed to supporting partner countries, taking into account their development situation and their progress as regards human rights and democracy;
Amendment 324 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Welcomes the adoption of the EU Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World 2015; considers that the Annual Report is an indispensable tool for scrutiny, communication and debate on the EU’s policy on human rights and democracy in the world; and a valuable instrument providing a comprehensive overview on the EU’s priorities, efforts and also challenges in this field and to identify further effective ways to address them;
Amendment 327 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Reiterates its invitation to the VP/HR to take part in a debate with MEPs in two plenary sessions per year, once when the Annual Report is presented and once in response to its own report; recalls that written answers also play an important role in interinstitutional relations, as they allow for a systematic and in-depth follow- up to all the points raised by Parliament and thus contribute to the strengthening of effective coordination;
Amendment 343 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Recalls the EU’s commitment to placing human rights and democracy at the centre of its relations with third countries; stresses, therefore, that the advancement of human rights and democratic principles needs to be supported through all EU policies with an external dimension, such as enlargement and neighbourhood policy, the CSDP, and environment, development, trade, justice and home affairs policies;