12 Amendments of Evgeni KIRILOV related to 2011/2315(INI)
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the Eastern Partnership provides the political framework for strengthening bilateral relations by means of new Association Agreements, taking into account the specific situation and ambitions of the partner country and the EU strategic interest in the stability and democratic development of the region;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the unresolved conflicts are over Nagorno-Karabakh is undermining the stability and development of Armenia and the South Caucasus region; whereas in its Joint Communication on ‘A new response to a changing neighbourhood’ the EU stated its ambition to engage more pro- actively in conflict resolution in the South Caucasus and to step up its involvement in formats where it is not yet represented, e.g. the OSCE Minsk Group;
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point a
Paragraph 1 – point a
(a) ensure that the Association Agreement is a comprehensive and forward-looking framework for the future development of relations with Armenia, one which enhances political association, economic convergence and legal approximation;
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point b
Paragraph 1 – point b
(b) stress the utmost importance of the orderly, democratic and transparent conduct of the May 2012 elections and provide the EU Delegation in Armenia with the necessary resources to enhance the EU’s contribution to the quality of electoral processes; commend the adoption of the new Electoral Code of Armenia, which is consistent with international obligations and recommendations;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point d
Paragraph 1 – point d
(d) emphasise in the Association Agreement the importance of guaranteeing the enjoyment of fundamental freedoms, including the freedom of assembly and association, the development of civil society, the rule of law, the continued fight against corruption and the independence of the media;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h
Paragraph 1 – point h
(h) strengthen the European Union’s conflict-resolution and mediation capacity, inter alia by supporting the efforts oftepping up its support to the Minsk Group’s efforts and cleaoffering the way for the implementation of confidence-building measures, as the Pa more active role with regards to increasing trust between the conflict parties including by assisting them through EU funded confidence-building projects aiming at increasidents of both Azerbaijan and Armenia have agreedng the popular support for mutual concessions and peaceful settlement;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
Paragraph 1 – point h a (new)
(h a) ensure that the conclusion of the EU-Armenia Association Agreement is linked to the constructive efforts on behalf of Armenia leading to substantial progress towards the peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and in line with the European Parliament’s resolution of 20 May 2010 (on the Need for an EU Strategy for the South Caucasus) and with OSCE Minsk Group Basic Principles; in this regard, recall the need for unconditional access for representatives of the EU to Nagorno- Karabakh and the surrounding regions under the modality of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs;
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point h b (new)
Paragraph 1 – point h b (new)
(h b) call on all external actors to the conflict to show good will and contribute in a positive way to its prompt and peaceful resolution;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point i
Paragraph 1 – point i
(i) emphasise the need to use the Association Agreement as a platform to promote regional synergies and cooperation by establishing a level playing field for all three countries in the South Caucasus; particularly stress the importance of creating synergies in the areas of transport and energy;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – point k
(k) emphasise the importance of mobility in promoting European integration and, to that end, ensure the prompt launch of negotiations on visa facilitation and readmission agreements; treat youth and studentacademic mobility as a priority; ensure that the provisions on asylum are fully in line with international obligations and commitments and EU standards;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point l
Paragraph 1 – point l
(l) encourage broad sectoral cooperation between the EU and Armenia; in particular, explain the benefits of and promote regulatory convergence in this area and to this end provide the necessary financial and technical assistance;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point p
Paragraph 1 – point p
(p) fully involve the European Parliament in the implementation and monitoring of the Association Agreement and provide regular information on the state of play of the negotiation process;