15 Amendments of Francisco José MILLÁN MON related to 2016/2314(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution
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on the 2016 Commission Report on Kosovo* * This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence. [This mention should be applied to the entire document]
Amendment 15 #
Motion for a resolution
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Recital B
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU has repeatedly reiterated its willingness to assist in the economic and political development of Kosovo through a clear European perspective, in line with the European perspective of the region;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
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1. WelcomesTakes note of the entry into force of the EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) on 1 April 2016 as the first contractual relationship and an essential step for the integration of Kosovo into the EU; welcomes the launch of the European Reform Agenda on 11 November 2016 as a platform to facilitate implementation of the SAA and calls on Kosovo to show clear political will and determination to implement the agreed roadmap including the setting up of the coordination mechanism for the SAA, and to seize the positive momentum created by the SAA; takes note of the launch of the European Reform Agenda on 11 November 2016;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
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2. Expresses concern at the persistent extreme polarisation of the political landscape; calls on all the parties to create the conditions for a fruitful, solution and result-oriented dialogue with a view to defusing tension and reaching a sustainable compromise aimed at facilitating the progress of the country on its European path;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 3
3. Urges the leaders of the Kosovo- Serbian community to take full ownership of their place and role in the institutions of the countryKosovo, acting independently from Belgrade and constructively for the benefit of all the people of Kosovo;
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 5
5. Notes with concern that the post of Minister of European Integration still remains vacant and that this undermines the coherence and effectiveness of SAA implementation policies; underlines that the path towards EU integration requires a strategic long-term vision and sustained commitment in the adoption and implementation of the necessary reforms;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 6
6. Encourages the remaining five Member States to proceed with the recognition of Kosovo; stresses that recognition would be beneficial to the normalisation of relations between Belgrade and Pristina; encourages a positive approach with regard to Kosovo’s participation in international organisationsIs aware of the fact that five Member States have not recognised Kosovo;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 7
7. WelcomesTakes note of the proposal by the Commission to grant visa liberalisation, which would be a very positive step for Kosovo on the path to European integration; is concerned by the stalemate in the Assembly with regard to the ratification of the demarcation agreement with Montenegro, and stresses that visa liberalisation can only be granted, without prejudice to member States position on status, once Kosovo has fulfilled all criteria, including with regard to building up a track record of high-level convictions for corruption and organised crime;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the progress made in implementing the various agreements signed since August 2016 in the normalisation process with Serbia, after months of little to no progress; calls on both Kosovo and Serbia to show more engagement and sustained political will as regards the normalisation of relations and recalls that this is a condition for accession to the EU; takes note of some progress on other technical issues such as cadastre, university diplomas and licence plates and on the implementation of the agreement on the Mitrovica Bridge; welcomestakes note of the allocation of an independent international telephone code to Kosovo; reiterates its call on the European External Action Service to carry out an evaluation of the performance of the sides in fulfilling their obligations;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 13
13. WelcomesTakes note of the signing of the framework agreement for Kosovo’'s participation in EU programmes and encourages the swift entry into force of the agreement;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the agreement signed by Kosovo and Serbia on 30 November 2016 on the final steps for the implementation of the Justice Agreement, reached within the Dialogue of 9 February 2015, which will enable the judicial institutions of the countryKosovo to become operational in theits entire territory of Kosovo;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Regrets the slow pace of Kosovo’'s efforts to build an adequate and efficient administrative capacity, which is preventing the countterritory from fully implementing the laws adopted and using EU funds effectively; regrets the political interference and politicisation of staff in public administration at all levels;
Amendment 273 #
Motion for a resolution
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25. Warmly welcomesTakes note of the Council of Europe’'s decision to grant Kosovo observer status in its Parliamentary Assembly as of January 2017 in respect of Kosovo-related sessions; supports Kosovo’s efforts to integrate into the international community; calls, in this connection, for the participation of Kosovo in all the relevant regional and international organisations and urges Serbia to stop interfering in this process;
Amendment 293 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 27
27. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, the Commission, the European External Action Service and the Government and National Assembly of Kosovo.