Activities of László TŐKÉS related to 2017/2122(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2016 and the EU policy on the matter (debate) HU
Amendments (14)
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Expresses profound concern that human rights, the rule of law and democratic values continue to be under threat worldwide; recalls that the EU has committed to promoting the universality and indivisibility of human rights and fundamental freedoms as well as to advancing democratic principles; considers that, given the current challenging times, the EU, together with its Member States, should double their efforts in promoting these values worldwide;
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates its firm belief that the EU and its Member States must actively pursue the principle of mainstreaming human rights and democracy in all EU policies as mutually reinforcing and fundamental principles at the core of the EU; reiterates, in this regard, the crucial importance of ensuring increased coherence between the EU’s internal and external policies;
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Recalls that the EU’s objective to increase its international influence as a credible and legitimate international actor is greatly shaped by its ability to pursue human rights and democracy externally, in line with its commitments enshrined in its founding treaties;
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Emphasises the importance of enhanced cooperation between the Commission, the Council, the European External Action Service (EEAS), Parliament and the EU delegations to ensure a consistent and united voice in favour of human rights and democratic principles; underlines, moreover, the importance of a strong engagement for promoting those values in multilateral fora, including through timely coordination at the EU level and an active approach during negotiations; encourages, in this context, the EU to initiate and co-sponsor resolutions and to intensify the practice of cross-regional initiatives in all UN human rights mechanisms;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Recalls the European Union's strong opposition to the death penalty;takes note that in 2016 there was a decrease in the number of executions carried out globally compared to the previous year and expresses its grave concern that, nevertheless, the overall number of executions remains higher than the average recorded for the previous decade;underlines in this context the importance for the EU and its Member States to continue their efforts towards a global abolition of the death penalty;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Is of the opinion thatUrges the EU shouldto step up its efforts to promote the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary at multilateral and bilateral levels as a fundamental principle for the consolidations of democracy; encourages the EU to support the fair administration of justice worldwide by assisting legislative and institutional reform processes in third countries; encourages, in addition, the EU delegations and Member States’ embassies to monitor trials systematically with a view to promoting the independence of the judiciary;
Amendment 282 #
24. Considers that development cooperation and the promotion of human rights, and democratic principles including the rule of law and good governance, should go hand in hand; recalls, in this context, that the UN has stated that without a human rights-based approach, development goals cannot be fully achieved; recalls, in addition, that the EU has committed to supporting partner countries, taking into account their development situation and their progress as regards human rights and democracy;
Amendment 310 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 a (new)
Paragraph 29 a (new)
29a. Stresses that enlargement policy is one of the strongest tools for reinforcing respect for democratic principles and human rights in the light of current political developments in candidate and potential candidate countries; calls on the Commission to strengthen its efforts to support the reinforcement of democratic political cultures, the respect of the rule of law, the independence of media, as well as of the judiciary, and the fight against corruption in those countries;
Amendment 311 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29 b (new)
Paragraph 29 b (new)
29b. Reiterates, in this context, its call on the Commission to develop EU guidelines for democracy support;
Amendment 324 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Welcomes the adoption of the EU Annual Report on Human Rights and Democracy in the World 2015; considers that the Annual Report is an indispensable tool for scrutiny, communication and debate on the EU’s policy on human rights and democracy in the world; and a valuable instrument providing a comprehensive overview on the EU’s priorities, efforts and also challenges in this field and to identify further effective ways to address them;
Amendment 327 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Reiterates its invitation to the VP/HR to take part in a debate with MEPs in two plenary sessions per year, once when the Annual Report is presented and once in response to its own report; recalls that written answers also play an important role in interinstitutional relations, as they allow for a systematic and in-depth follow- up to all the points raised by Parliament and thus contribute to the strengthening of effective coordination;
Amendment 338 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41
Paragraph 41
41. Supports fully the human rights country strategies (HRCSs), which tailor EU action to each country’s specific situation and needs; reiterates its call for MEPs to be given access to strategy content; underlines strongly the importance of taking into account the HRCSs at all levels of policy-making vis-à-vis individual third countries; reiterates that HRCSs should correspond to EU actions to be implemented in each country depending on specific situations, and should contain measurable progress indicators and the possibility to adjust them if necessary;
Amendment 343 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 44
Paragraph 44
44. Recalls the EU’s commitment to placing human rights and democracy at the centre of its relations with third countries; stresses, therefore, that the advancement of human rights and democratic principles needs to be supported through all EU policies with an external dimension, such as enlargement and neighbourhood policy, the CSDP, and environment, development, trade, justice and home affairs policies;
Amendment 351 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46 a (new)
Paragraph 46 a (new)
46a. Stresses that in order to fulfil the ambitious objectives set out in the new Action Plan, the EU must set aside sufficient resources and expertise, both in terms of dedicated human resources in delegations and in headquarters and in terms of funds available;