Activities of Konrad SZYMAŃSKI related to 2008/2236(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
The review of the European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument (debate)
The review of the European Neighbourhood Policy Instrument (debate)
Reports (1)
REPORT Report on the review of the European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument PDF (204 KB) DOC (135 KB)
Amendments (11)
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the main aim of the European Neighbourhood Policy is to establish a friendly environment in the closest environs of the European Union; whereas neighbouring countries are divided naturally into two categories: Southern and Eastern, with different goals and approaches to the European Union,
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D b (new)
Recital D b (new)
Db. whereas this division is exemplified by the two recently proposed initiatives: Union for the Mediterranean and the Eastern Partnership,
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Endorses the Commission's approach to economic integration, which includes the aim of establishing a deep and comprehensive free trade area, and a visa policy which assumes a phased method leading to visa liberalisation;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 b (new)
Paragraph 10 b (new)
10b. Supports the Commission's approach to the energy security issue aimed at the creation in the medium term of a mutually beneficial interconnected and diversified energy market between the EU and neighbouring countries; stresses, however, that as well as the further developing harmonisation of partner's energy polices and legislation with the EU practice and aquis, particular attention should be given to the modernisation of the energy infrastructure in partner countries;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 c (new)
Paragraph 10 c (new)
10c. Welcomes that the Commission's proposal for the Eastern Partnership includes the establishment of thematic platforms (Democracy, Good Governance and Stability, Economic Integration and Convergence with EU Policies, Energy Security, Contacts between People), which corresponds to the main areas of cooperation;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Welcomes the Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on the Eastern Partnership of 3 December 2008;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16b. Considers in this context that Eastern Partnership should not hinder EU membership for those neighbouring countries that would like to apply on the basis of Art 49 of the Treaty;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 c (new)
Paragraph 16 c (new)
16c. Notes that this communication will introduce very little institutional framework for the Eastern Partnership; considers that there should be strong institutions, which are essential to manage the relationship;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 d (new)
Paragraph 16 d (new)
16d. Endorses the Commission's proposal of Eastern Partnership, which assumes that new relations would be constructed on country tailored new Association Agreements, which would provide a better response to partner's aspirations for a closer relationship;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 e (new)
Paragraph 16 e (new)
16e. Welcomes that energy security is an integral part of the proposal for the Eastern Partnership in relations with Eastern partners; endorses the main goals of the communication such as swift completion of negotiations on Ukraine's and Moldova's membership in the Energy Community and enhancing political engagement with Azerbaijan, aimed at its convergence with the EU energy market and infrastructural integration;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 f (new)
Paragraph 16 f (new)
16f. Welcomes that the Commission allocates 600 million EUR which includes an additional 350 million EUR; considers nevertheless that this amount is too small when the needs of the Eastern Partnership are taken into consideration;