Activities of Tunne KELAM related to 2011/2008(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Explanations of vote
Amendments (12)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the sustainable development of any country is possible only if protection of human rights, establishing and implementing democratic institutions, the rule of law and fundamental freedoms, as well as a strong civil society, are ensured,
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas serious deficits are found regarding democracy, human rights and rule of law and fundamental freedoms in Central Asian states,
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C c (new)
Recital C c (new)
Cc. whereas several of the Central Asian states (Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) are rich of natural resources such as gas, oil, minerals and therefore have the potential of good social and economic development; whereas all these states are facing the risk of becoming rentier states,
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph -1 a (new)
Paragraph -1 a (new)
-1a. Underlines the importance for the EU to demonstrate clear will and commitment to pursue good relations with the states in Central Asia based on common values such as democracy, respect for human rights and rule of law;
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Underlines the need to explain and promote the EU concept of security and stability in case it differs from theirs; Stresses that the EU is duty-bound to be critical of governments that violate the fundamental rights of their citizens in the name of national security, and to point out to them that such actions often lead to extremism and radicalisation;
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. WelcomStresses the existence ofcontinuous need for regular human rights dialogues with all five countries, even thoughregrets that the overall progress on the ground has been scarce and in some instances regression can be observed; considers that the existence of human rights dialogues should not be used as an excuse for excluding human-rights-related questions arising in other fields of cooperation or for not engaging in further actions; calls for the systematic involvement of NGOs and civil-society actors in the preparation of these dialogues and for the outcome of these dialogues to be made public so as to allow for an assessment of their effectiveness and of the commitment of the parties;
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Deplores the difficulty encountered by the EU in engaging with independent civil society in the area of human rights and good governance in the context of the continued harassment of NGOs in the region; calls for support for genuinely independent NGOs so as to help them play an effective role in the development and consolidation of civil society; regrets especially that the dialogue with civil society in Turkmenistan has proven to be impossible;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. Underlines that including Afghanistan structurally in sectoral cooperation, especially regarding security/border management, human security and water management is crucial to guarantee stability and security in the region;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 e (new)
Paragraph 11 e (new)
11e. Is of the opinion that ensuring coherent and comprehensive reinvestment of the national revenues from natural resources is crucial for sustainable development and achieving wide-ranging social and economic development;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Takes note of the legislation adopted in the political, economic, social and educational field and expects words to be followed by deeds; urges, in this regard, the Council and the HR/VP to encourage the Turkmen authorities to implement fully the new legislation and to continue the process of engagementengage more actively with international and regional organisations;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Is particularly worried of the situation in Turkmenistan where the current authorities have been systematically applying repressive policies which target all forms of opposition, independent NGOs, human rights activists;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. DeploresIs alarmed by the recent decision of the Uzbek authorities to close down the office of Human Rights Watch in Tashkent, reminds them of their obligations towards OSCE and calls on them to allow unhindered access and operations by national and international NGOs throughout the country;