Activities of László TŐKÉS related to 2017/2130(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Eastern Partnership: November 2017 Summit (debate) HU
Amendments (6)
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas significant progress has been made since the last Summit, notably with the conclusion and entry into force of three Association Agreements including a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) with Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine, as well as visa-free regimes with Georgia and Ukraine since 2017 (and with Moldova since 2014), the conclusion of negotiations on a Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement with Armenia, the launching of negotiations on a new comprehensive agreement with Azerbaijan, the establishment of dialogue with Belarus and the adoption of major reforms in a number of these countries with the political, technical and financial support of the European Union;
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) to strengthen civil society in the partner countries and its vital role within the Eastern Partnership both as an indispensable actor in the process of democracy consolidation and as a platform for regional cooperation by uncompromisingly opposing all legislation that seeks to curtail its legitimate activities and by encouraging its deeper involvement in scrutinising and monitoring the implementation of reforms related to the Partnership as well as by promoting the transparency and accountability of public institutions;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point k
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point k
(k) to ensure that the outcomes of the November 2017 Summit will also provide a renewed impetus to boost sustainable economic growth, trade and investment opportunities, including intra-regional opportunities and cross-border cooperation, and with a particular emphasis on Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs);
Amendment 198 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point x
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point x
(x) to underline that the Eastern Partnership aims to create the necessary conditions for close political association and economic integration, including participation in EU programmes; points out that, pursuant to Article 49 of the TEU, any European state may apply to become a member of the European Union, provided it adheres to the Copenhagen criteria and the principles of democracy, that it respects fundamental freedoms and human and minority rights and that it upholds the rule of lawrights including the rights of persons belonging to minorities and that it upholds the rule of law, which are values at the core of the EU;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point y
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point y
(y) to invite Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine to focus on the implementation of the Association agendas in order to unlock all the opportunities available through the Association Agreements, engaging also in the joint discussions on the progress, opportunities and challenges relating to the AA/DCFTA-related reforms; reiterates the importance of genuine implementation of the abovementioned reforms for the future stability and development of the countries and the wellbeing of their societies; to reaffirm that the prospect of EU membership requires significant progress in terms of the implementation of these reforms, notably as regards the rule of law, respect for human rights, including minority rights, and good governance;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point aa
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point aa
(aa) to support the multilateral dimension of the Eastern Partnership as a means of increasing multilateral confidence-building, creating opportunities for regional cooperation, including through transnational civil society platforms to help exchange, mutual learning and understanding, crucial for the sustainable development of the region, and providing additional added-value, including in the sectoral policies;