33 Amendments of Ana GOMES related to 2013/0120(NLE)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12
Citation 12
– having regard to the European Parliament Election Observation Missions' reports on elections in Indonesia of 5 April 2004 and 20 September 2004, in East Timor of 30 August 1999, 30 August 2001, 9 April 2007, 30 June 2007 and 7 July 2012, and in Aceh province of 11 December 2006,
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
– having regard to the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations «Project, Respect and Remedy» Framework, adopted by the UN Human Rights Council on 16 June, 2011,
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 b (new)
Citation 12 b (new)
– having regard to the Jakarta Statement on Principles for Anti-Corruption Agencies of 27 November 2012,
Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) Notes that Indonesia is the world'’s fourth most populous nation, withird largest democracy, the largest Muslim country with millions of Christians, Buddhists, Hinduists and followers of other beliefs, and a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual and multi-cultural society of over 240 million citizens, 40% of whom are below 25 years of age and 90% of whom profess the Islamic faitha middle class of over 70 million, strategically located in an archipelago of more than 17 000 islands spanning 5 400 kilometres from east to west in the Indian and Pacific Oceans;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) Highlights Indonesia's 15-year process of democratic, political, social and economic transformation, after 33 years of authoritarian military rule; notes that Indonesia is urbanising rapidly, has a fast- rising middle class, ample natural resources, the largest economy in Southeast Asia (GDP growing by more than 6% in the last two years), with half of the world's trade passing its northern maritime border, and an increasing diplomatic presence in regional and global fora, such as ASEAN, the IOC and the G20, as well as the founding member of ASEAN;
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – point c
(c) Commends the progress made by Indonesia in developing democratic governance and the commitment to democracy displayed by its pluralistic society; notes, however, that the rule of law , shown in free and fair elections, media freedom, civil society activism, economic resilience and poverty reduction, in education and other MDG indicators, in nurturing good relations with neighbours and in advocating democracy and human rights; notes, however, that serious challenges remain to the rule of law, the protection of humand respect for human rights – including minority rights, such as religious, ethnic, gender and LGBT rights – remain weak, while corruption and impunity are rifeights, namely ensuring accountability of perpetrators of human rights violations including the military, minority rights, such as religious, ethnic, gender and LGBT, and including those linked to the fight against corruption; underlines that these are challenges that can be addressed through international cooperation, namely in the framework of the EU- Indonesia PCA;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) Points out the fast-growing ties between the EU and Indonesia in trade and other economic areas, in view of the business opportunities offered by an economy that has attracted record levels of foreign and domestic investment; considers, however, that better infrastructure and connectivity and an improved regulatory framework are needed in order to unlock the economic potential of Indonesia and sustain growth, job creation and poverty reduction, both in the EU Member States and in Indonesia;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point e
Paragraph 1 – point e
(e) Stresses that the PCA aims at strengthening relations between the EU and Indonesia, based on the shared principles of equality, mutual respect, mutual benefit, democracy, active civil society participation, the rule of law and human rights, by developing political and economic cooperation in matters concerning trade, industrial policy, the environment, climate change, energy, science and technology, good governance and conflict resolution, as well as tourism and culture, migration, counter-terrorism and the fight against piracy, corruption and organised crime;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point f
Paragraph 1 – point f
(f) Believes that Indonesia ought to be recognised as a strategic partner by the EU and that annual summits should be held to review bilateral and global developments; recommends that high-level visits to Indonesia take place regularly, namely by the President of the European Commission, the High Representative/Vice-President and Members of the European Parliament, and that the issue of visas should beand access by international civil society organisations should be mutually facilitated in such a way as to intensify people-to-people and civil society exchanges;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point g
Paragraph 1 – point g
(g) Urges the EU and Indonesia to make full use of the PCA in order to achieve long- term geostrategic benefits in facing global security challenges, such as climate change, the proliferation of WMD and SALW, terrorism and organised crime, andbilaterally and at the regional and global multilateral fora, and in exploring new areas of cooperation, such as disaster preparedness and response, data protection and maritime security;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h
Paragraph 1 – point h
(h) Welcomes Indonesia’s ratification of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights that took place in 2005, as well as the recent ratification, in 2012, of various United Nations Human Rights Conventions, such as the Convention on the Protection of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families; expects the institutional and legal reforms necessary to bring about compliance;
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) Is worried that corruption remains rampant in Indonesia, despiteCommends the efforts taken by the Indonesian authorities, namely the Corruption Eradication Commission, to combat corruption, which remains pervasive despite Indonesia’s ratification in 2006 of the 2006 UN Convention against Corruption and the action of the KPK-Corruption Eradication Commiss; urges the EU to make use of the PCA framework to work together with Indonesia in the fight against corruption and assist the country in recovering stolen assets hidden in EU Member States or in any other jurisdiction;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point i a (new)
(ia) Encourages EU Members States to extend mutual legal assistance in the fight against corruption and to cooperate with Indonesia in denying sanctuary to entities involved in corruption and human rights violations;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point j
Paragraph 1 – point j
(j) Notes the continued involvement of security forces structures importance of the 2004 Law 34 and the 2009 ministerial regulation 22 determining the economy, in spite of the measures taken to limit the role of the military and the police to security and law enforcementat all military businesses and economic activities be taken over by the Government of Indonesia ; stresses the fundamental impact of compliance with these laws and regulations for democratic accountability in combating corruption and the protection of human rights;
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) IsCommends Indonesia for its role in steering the process of the Bali Forum for Human Rights at regional level; expresses, however, concerned with the inconsistency of Law 8/195 and the new draft law on civil organisations (the "“Ormas Bill"”), anwhich, despite the stated purges that it be repealed, inasmuch as itpose of ensuring tolerance and preventing violence against society groups, if not revised to conform with international human rights standards, actually risks to significantly undermine the capacities of civil society to work in Indonesia, restrictsing freedoms and scope of capacities of association, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and freedom of thought, conscience and religion;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) Stresses that both national and foreign enterprises operating in Indonesia need to develop their activities in accordance with the principles of the Corporate Social Responsibility; welcomes the Government Regulation No. 47 of 2012 concerning Social and Environmental Responsibility of Limited Liability Companies (GR 47/20122), which is generally applicable to Indonesian companies and provide for incentives and sanctions: highlights, nonetheless, the need for building capacity to implement the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; calls on the EU to, in the framework of the PCA, provide the necessary technical assistance and on Indonesia to develop its own national plan of implementation of the UN Guiding Principles; commends Indonesia for hosting, in November 2012, the international meeting steered by its Corruption Eradications Commission together with the UNDP and UNODC, which discussed the ‘Principles for Anti- Corruption Agencies’;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
(l) Expresses deep concern about the rise ofNotes, with regret, that the increase of Islamic teachings in the public education system in detriment of the stress on religious, ethnic and cultural plurality and diversity enshrined in the Indonesian motto ‘Bhineka Tunggal Ika’ (Unity in Diversity) and also the widespread perception of the lack of political decisiveness from the authorities to deal with religious extremism, are perceived as causing the rise of incidents involving sectarian violence, and discrimination and harassment of people belonging to religious and ethnic minorities, women and LGBT, perpetrated under cover of the Pornography Law; ople in all sectors of Indonesian society and public institutions;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point m
Paragraph 1 – point m
(m) Expresses serious concern at the spate of attacks against Ahmadiyya followers on Java, as well as thein some parts of Java, and some cases of vandalisation of churches;
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point n
Paragraph 1 – point n
(n) Pleads with the Indonesian authorities to consider abolishing the death penalty, or at least declaring a moratorium on its application, and urges the EU to make more of an effort to engage with Indonesia'’s civil society with a view to promoting human rights, the rule of law and the fight against corruption, as well as advocating the abolition of the death penalty;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point o
Paragraph 1 – point o
(o) Calls on the EU to offer assistance to the Indonesian authorities in developing a comprehensive approach to improving the situation in Papua, and not to let it continue to be a source of disturbing reports of human rights violations attributed to the security forces, as well asNotes the efforts intended by the Indonesian authorities to promote the welfare of the people of Papua through the special autonomy status and namely by acknowledging their cultural identity and the need to protect the environment; calls on the EU to use the framework of the PCA to engage in cooperation with the Indonesian authorities in developing a comprehensive approach to improve the situation in Papua, supporting efforts to ensure progress in education, healthcare, and work opportunities, which are essential for Papuans, for Papuans as well as the sustainable development of the region through broadening the dialogue and communication almong with protection of the environment and of their cultural identityst the various stakeholders including international civil society and media, so that the region will not continue to be a source of disturbing reports of human rights violations, namely attributed to the security forces and business interests in the region;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p
Paragraph 1 – point p
(p) Commends the Indonesian government for its efforts in enabling the operation of the UNHCR in the country; stresses, however, the need to foster political and public assisting in the handling of asylum seekers and refugees; notes the importance of public political discourse to broaden society’s support tofor asylum- seekers and refugees;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point r
Paragraph 1 – point r
(r) Calls on EU and Indonesia to initiate the human rights dialogue provided for in the PCA, ensuring theAcknowledges with appreciation the human rights dialogue already initiated between the EU and Indonesia, as provided for in the PCA, and encourages the wider participation and input of civil society in it and in the implementation of the National Plan of Action of Human Rights;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point s
Paragraph 1 – point s
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point t
Paragraph 1 – point t
(t) DeplorWelcomes the fact that, despite the Convention to Eliminate All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and other UN resolutions banning2006, 2008 and 2010 regulations banning female genital mutilation; acknowledges the efforts made by Indonesian authorities, together with civil society to disseminate awareness of the dangers of female genital mutilation, twhis tradition is still widespread in Indonesiach continues to be practised by a number of people;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point v
Paragraph 1 – point v
(v) Welcomes the emergencstrengthened role of the unions’ movement and the effect that this is having on the promotion of human rights in the work place in Indonesia; notes, however,in creating better working conditions and welfare in Indonesia and human rights in the work place in Indonesia; stresses in particular the importance of specific action to ensure that women workers are stillnot subjected to exploitation and discrimination in the form of overwork, underpayment and abuses by management;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point y
Paragraph 1 – point y
(y) Notes that Indonesia timber product exports to the EU rose by 114% in the first quarter of 2013, as a result of the Timber Legality Assurance System (TLAS); expects that joint regular assessments will examine the capacity of relevant players to implement the TLAS, which prohibits trade in illegal products and requires due diligence on the part of EU wood industry operators; welcomes the signing of the EU-Indonesia Forest Law Governance and Trade Voluntary Partnership Agreement on 30 September 2013;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point x
Paragraph 1 – point x
(x) Calls on Indonesia and the EU to move swiftly to establish the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with a view to removing major barriers and increasinge trade in goods, investment, services and procurement;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point z
Paragraph 1 – point z
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point aa
Paragraph 1 – point aa
(aa) Takes the view that the EU should offer assistanc, in the framework of the PCA, should cooperate in the implementation of the new 5-10 year Master Plan for Development and tshat it should share itsre with Indonesia its own positive and negative experience in respect of public- private partnerships, so that financial arrangements will not fuel corruption and overburden taxpayers;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point aa a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point aa a (new)
(aa a) Urges the EU to support, in the framework of the PCA, Indonesia’s efforts to modernise the public administration, namely in building capacities for policy design and implementation, reinforcement of the judiciary and law-enforcement institutions;
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point aa b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point aa b (new)
(aa b) Calls for EU-Indonesia cooperation in implementing the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CIDES) and to conserve and manage in a sustainable manner natural resources and biological diversity, namely forest, marine and fisheries resources; expresses concern at the increase of deforestation by the private sector for palm oil and rubber plantations and at the perils of monoculture;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ab
Paragraph 1 – point ab
(ab) Welcomes the PCA's provisions designed to promote cooperation and facilitate trade and investment flows and people-to-people exchanges between the EU and Indonesia, including in the context of EU-ASEAN initiatives; stresses that bilateral and multilateral cooperation may foster conflict resolution at the regional and global level, and improve efficiency in fighting terrorism, piracy, organised crime, money laundering, asset recovery and tax havens;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point ab a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point ab a (new)
(ab a) Welcomes Indonesia’s ratification of the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea and calls on the EU to offer assistance in the institutional and other reforms needed to comply and to enhance maritime security in the region;