Activities of Ana GOMES related to 2017/2282(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Implementation of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement - Implementation of the EU-Moldova Association Agreement (debate) PT
Amendments (11)
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Warmly welcomes the sustained reform track and the progress made in implementing the Association Agreement and, which as positioned Georgia as a key strategic partner of the EU in the region; calls on the Georgian authorities to keep up the momentum and tocontinue ensureing stability, further democratic reforms and economic improvements as a key factor in winning hearts and minds on the path towards re-establishingconciliation of the societies divided by the war and conflict, while reaffirming EU's strong support for Georgia’'s sovereignty over the whole ofand territorial integrity within its internationally recognised territoryborders;
Amendment 26 #
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 the ambitious initiative of the Georgian government to draft the EU Integration Road Map aiming at strengthening ongoing relations in all domains of the EU-Georgia cooperation agenda;
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Supports the democratic strengthening of Georgia’s political institutions and is dedicated to assisting in this area, notably through the capacity- building programme for; underlines that Georgia is among the few countries where all branches of power are involved in the Open Governance Partnership; expresses satisfaction that accountability and transparency of the Association Agreement Implementation remains a top priority for Georgian authorities; welcomes that the Parliamentary Association Committee plays an important role in effective monitoring over implementation of the EU-Georgian Parlia Association Agreement;
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. TWelcomes the effective implementation of 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;commends Georgia on measures taken to address promptly the violations of the visa-free regime and to ensure effective law enforcement cooperation
Amendment 94 #
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 the population residing in the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia and fostering people-to-people contacts and confidence building between divided communities;
Amendment 123 #
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 officialsWelcomes 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 its effective functioning;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the progress of the judicial reform; calls for more transparency of the judicial system, including the process of selection, appointment, evaluation and promotion of the judges, in order to address the issues of disciplinary proceedings and high case load of judges system and for further improvements to its independence;
Amendment 166 #
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 and 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 168 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Welcomes the ratification by Georgia of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2014; calls on the Georgian government to harmonise legislation on the rights of persons with disabilities with the UN CRPD;
Amendment 200 #
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 progress in the DCFTA implementation and Georgia's efforts to develop quality infrastructure;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Welcomes Georgia's membership in the Energy Community as well as 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;