Activities of Antonio LÓPEZ-ISTÚRIZ WHITE related to 2019/2175(INI)
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Amendments (9)
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the fact that EU membership continues to be Serbia’s strategic goal and that it is among the priorities of the newly elected government, therefore calls on the Member States to enable the opening of all technically prepared negotiating chapters and accelerate the negotiating process of Serbia;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Highlights the importance of injecting more dynamism in the accession negotiations with Serbia by using the instruments incorporated into the new revised enlargement methodology, especially by organizing the negotiation chapters around thematic clusters, and by phasing-in to individual EU policies if the prerequisite conditions are met;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines that the momentum created by the new mandate following the 21 June 2020 elections in Serbia is an opportunity to make important progress towards Serbia’s European perspective; advocates for the opening of additional negotiating chapters as Serbia makes the necessary commitments to reform; notes that the opening of chapters is a tool for achieving sustainable reforms and pro- European changeaspirations in Serbia;
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the establishment of the Inter-Party Dialogue (IPD) facilitated by the European Parliament and the initial measures taken by the Serbian authorities and the parliamentary majority to improve electoral conditions; calls for further implementation of allthe remaining commitments undertaken in the framework of the IPD;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Takes note of Serbia’s efforts to fight violence against women and children and domestic violence; stresses, however, that further implementation and improvements are neededis necessary;
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines the need forto continue protection ofng LGBTI rights; calls for more adequatecontinued responses from the authorities to hate speech and hate-motivated crimes;
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Commends the strong female representation in the new parliament and government; welcomes the representation of national minorities in the parliament;
Amendment 262 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that the normalisation of relations between Serbia and Kosovo is a priority and a precondition for EU accession; calls for active and constructive engagement in the EU-facilitated dialogue led by the EU Special Representative seeking a comprehensive and legally binding agreement, in accordance with international law; reiterates its call to move forward with the full implementation, in good faith and in a timely manner, of all the agreements already reached, and to definitely and without further delay establish the Community of Serb Municipalities;
Amendment 373 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Welcomes the Commission’s Economic and Investment Plan (EIP) for the Western Balkans; recognises the importance of the EIP in reinforcing regional and cross-border cooperation; underlines that it is of great importance that the EIP is implemented as quickly and effectively as possible in order to improve the visibility of the EU-funded projects and to increase the trust of the citizens of Serbia in the European Union and its institutions;