14 Amendments of Laima Liucija ANDRIKIENĖ related to 2017/2282(INI)
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Warmly welcomes the sustained reform track and progress made in implementing the Association Agreement and calls on thethe Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) which has positioned Georgian authorities to keep up the momentum and tos a key strategic partner of the EU in the region; calls on the Georgian authorities to continue ensureing stability, further democratic reforms and economic improvements as a key factor in winning hearts and minds on the path towards re-establishing Georgia’s sovereignty over the whole ofconciliation of the societies divided by the war and conflict, while reaffirming EU’s strong support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised territoryborders;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes with satisfaction that Georgia’s European agenda continues to garner cross-party consensus and the support of a majority of Georgian citizens; points out that pursuant to Article 49 of the TEU and in line with the Rome Declaration of 25 March 2017, any European state may apply to become a member of the EU, provided that it upholds the Copenhagen criteria; recalls, in the meantime, the proposal of an ‘Eastern Partnership Plus’ (EaP+) policy advocated by Parliament in order to unlock additional perspectives; welcomes ambitious initiative of the Georgian Government to draft the EU Integration Road Map aiming at achieving higher degree of integration with the EU;
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Notes Georgia’s high absorption capacity of the EU assistance and encourages the European Commission to further enhance its assistance and align its budgetary instruments to the political ambitions of the EU-Georgia partnership;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Takes note of Georgia’s compliance with visa liberalisation benchmarks and encourages regular monitoring thereof in order ensure continued compliance; calls on EU Member States to recognise Georgia as a safe country of origin; points out the need to further address the rise in the number of asylum seekers travelling to the Schengen zone and the disproportionate representation of Georgian citizens in organised criminal groups across the EU;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. TWelcomes the effective implementation of the visa free regime for Georgian citizens since 27 March 2017; takes note of Georgia’s compliance with visa liberalisation benchmarks and encourages regular monitoring thereof in order ensure continued compliance; calls on EU Member States to recognise Georgia as a safe country of origin; points out the need to further address the rise in the number of asylum seekers travelling to the Schengen zone and the disproportionate representation of Georgian citizens in organised criminal groups across the EU;
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Supports Georgia in its pursuit of a policy of peaceful conflict resolution, reconciliation and engagement and its constructive participation in the Geneva International Discussions; praises the initiative entitled ‘A Step towards a Better Future’, presented on 4 April 2018, aimed at improving humanitarian and socio- economic conditions of population residing in Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia and fostering people-to-people contact and confidence building between divided communities;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes with satisfaction Georgia’s results in fighting corruption; commends Georgia’s continued implementation of the Anti-Corruption Strategy and its Action Plan; calls on Georgia to ensure that the Anti-Corruption Agency is separated from the State Security Service; welcomes the decision of the Georgian authorities to put in place an effective mechanism for investigating cases of abuse by law enforcement officials and supports the efficient implementation of the newly established mechanism;
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Urges the Georgian authorities to put in place an effective mechanism for investigating cases of abuse by law enforcement officials; Welcomes significant progress in eliminating torture and ill-treatment in prisons and other closed facilities; notes the creation of the State Inspector`s Service for investigation of human rights violations committed by law enforcement officers and urges the Georgian authorities to ensure adequate funding for the new institution;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the progress of the judicial reform; calls for more transparency of the judicial system and for further improvements to its independencethe strengthening of independent judiciary;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. CWelcomes Georgia’s recent ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (the Istanbul Convention); calls on the Georgian authorities to take further steps to uphold fundamental freedoms, notably for vulnerable groups, by fighting hate speech and discrimination, including on the labour market through an amended Labour Code, against LGBTQI people, disabled people and minorities;
Amendment 194 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Welcomes the emphasis put on job creation as well as labour rights notably through the adoption of the law on occupational safety; stresses the need to put in place a fully-fledged labour inspection system to improve safety at work and reduce undeclared work; takes note of the Georgian authorities’ ambition to do so by September 2019; is concerned by child labour and insufficient freedom of association for trade unions; recalls that occupational safety according to the requirements of the Association Agreement is of critical importance;
Amendment 199 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 c (new)
Paragraph 21 c (new)
21c. Notes that the EU is Georgia’s largest trade partner, representing almost a third of total trade, and the most significant donor, and that the EU is also responsible for the highest proportion of foreign direct investment in the country; welcomes the implementation of key structural reforms aimed at improvement of the economic and business environment and maximisation of the benefits provided by the DCFTA; notes positively the progress Georgia has made in the approximation of its legislation in trade-related areas; underlines the importance of ongoing structural reforms related to the improvement of the investment climate in Georgia;
Amendment 207 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 f (new)
Paragraph 21 f (new)
21f. Notes positively the progress in implementation of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Agreement (SPS) commitments, including first success stories of opening EU market for animal origin products; welcomes Georgia’s efforts to develop quality infrastructure; notes with satisfaction that Georgia has signed Bilateral Recognition Agreement with the European Accreditation and that three metrological laboratories have gained European/International recognition;
Amendment 217 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes Georgia’s membership of the Energy Community and the progress towards the integration of Georgia’s energy market with that of the EU through regulatory convergence, in accordance with the Association Agreement and the Energy Community Treaty;