17 Amendments of Jo LEINEN related to 2007/2271(INI)
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C b (new)
Recital C b (new)
Cb. whereas in the Presidency Conclusions of the Thessaloniki European Council of June 2003, the Heads of State and Government reiterated their determination to fully and effectively support the European perspective of the Western Balkan countries, which will become an integral part of the EU once they have met the established criteria,
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas, whilst previous enlargements have undoubtedly been a success both for the European Union and for the Member States which joined it, this is no guarantee that such accelerated pace can be sustained further,
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the Stabilisation and Association Agreements are making an important and successful contribution to relations between the European Union and the western Balkan countries with a view to their European integration and are promoting regional cooperation,
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas this strategy cannot therefore be reduced tois more than a simple negotiating methodology butand should involve a thorough debate on the Union's objectives, covering both the Union's own future and its role in the neighbourhood and on the international scene,
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas it is necessary to develop European neighbourhood policy towards countries with no medium term prospect of accession to the Union,
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the Union's Enlargement Strategy should be part of a more diversifiednot be mixed with an indeterminate array of external relations policies, reconciling the Union's geo- strategic interests with our neighbours' diverse expectations,
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas the process of enlargement is distinct from the European Neighbourhood policy (ENP), although in some cases countries within the framework of the ENP may prepare for membership of the EU at a later stage,
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas, as stated in its above- mentioned resolution of 13 December 2006, countries with European prospects should benefit from a close bilateral or multilateral relationship with the EU, matching their specific needs and interests; whereas this option, which entails a broad spectrum of operational possibilities, would grant partner countries a stable, long-term perspective of institutionalised relations with the EU and provide, and providing the incentive necessary to foster stability, peace and democratic and economic reform in the countries concerned,
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital L a (new)
Recital L a (new)
La. whereas Turkey is in a position to serve as a bridge between Islamic and European traditions,
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Endorses the emphasis on consolidation, conditionality and communication as guiding principles of the EU Enlargement Strategy and recommends that the strategy be combined with efforts to secure the EU's integration capacity, in the interests of both current and future Member States;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Therefore takes the view that every enlargement must be followed by adequate consolidation and political concentration, that is to say, by a serious reassessment of the Union's policies and means in order to ensure consensus around such policies and to focus on objectives which responding to the expectations of ourEU citizens and which guaranteeing the viability of the Union as a political project;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Warns, therefore, that further enlargement without adequate consolidation could lead toInsists that enlargement must be accompanied by adequate consolidation in order to prevent the establishment of a Union of multiple configurations, with core countries moving towards closer integration and others lying at its margins, and that this scenario would have seriously detrimental implications for the Union's capacity to act – since it would weaken its institutions, for the stability of some of its Member States – since it would make them more vulnerable to external pressure, and for its credibility as global actor – since it would undermine its already precarious unity in external affairs;
Amendment 174 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Believes, moreover, that further enlargements should be accompanied by a concerted communication policy involving all EU Institutions and Member States' Governments as well as representatives of civil society, designed to explain to our citizens the political, economic and social benefits of enlargement, social and cultural benefits of enlargement; therefore reminds the governments and parliaments of the Member States that it is their responsibility adequately to inform public opinion about the positive achievements of former enlargements, the status quo of the ongoing negotiations and the matters at stake in further enlargements;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Suggests, therefore, that, as regards those eastern neighbours which, in view of their political, economic and social situation and of the Union's current integration capacity, at present do not enjoy membership prospects but at the same time fulfil certain democratic and economic conditions, the Union should establish an areaclose relationships based on common policies covering, in particular, economic and financial issues, trade, energy, transport, environmental issues, the rule of law, justice, security, migration and education; takes the view that these common policies, whilst striving gradually to achieve EU standards and opening the way for closer integration of these countries, should be shaped jointly with the participating countries on the basis of specific decision-making mechanisms, and should be underpinned by adequate financial assistance;