16 Amendments of Rodi KRATSA-TSAGAROPOULOU related to 2011/0405(COD)
Amendment 11 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The Union seeks to promote, develop and consolidate the values of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, principles of equality and diversity, particularly equality between men and women and the rule of law on which it is founded through dialogue and cooperation with third countries.
Amendment 13 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3a) Women in the partner countries face particular problems and discrimination in both the labour market and the private and public life.
Amendment 14 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Under the European Neighbourhood Policy, the Union offers Neighbourhood countries a privileged relationship, building upon a mutual commitment to and promotion of the values of democracy and, equality between men and women, human rights, the rule of law, good governance and the principles of market economy and sustainable development.
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Given the changes that have taken place around the Mediterranean since the Arab Spring, there is a need for an integrated Euro-Mediterranean policy, particularly with a view to encouraging investment, boosting growth and employment and ensuring balanced regional development both north and south of the Mediterranean.
Amendment 19 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) Gender equality and anti- discrimination should be a cross-cutting objective in all actions and policies undertaken under this Regulation. The place and the role of women should be also promoted through special measures and programmes.
Amendment 21 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The Union and its Member States should improve the coherence, effectiveness and the complementarity of their respective policies on cooperation with neighbouring countries. To ensure that the Union's cooperation and that of the Member States complement and reinforce each other, particularly in fields such as energy, transport, education and research, it is appropriate to provide for joint programming and financing, which should be implemented whenever possible and relevant.
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) creating conditions for well managed mobility of people and promotion of people-to-people contacts; in this context, the development of the Euro- Mediterranean University (EMUNI University) should be promoted, and academic and student exchanges should be encouraged. Emphasis should also be placed on the key role of cooperation between municipalities and social-partner bodies in the EU and neighbouring countries, such as that involving the Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM);
Amendment 25 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Civil society organisations have a key role to play in improving governance and shaping the future of the good neighbourliness, in collaboration with national parliaments. Women and young people should effectively be involved and contribute to this direction.
Amendment 26 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) promoting human rights and particularly promotion of women's rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, principles of equality, and diversity, the equality between men and women establishing deep and sustainable democracy, promoting good governance and developing a thriving civil society including social partners;
Amendment 28 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) enhancing sub-regional, regional and Neighbourhood -wide collaboration as well as Cross-Border- Cooperation.; it is especially important to develop the Trans- European Networks, transport infrastructure and, in particular, the ‘Motorways of the Sea’, with a view to increasing trade and facilitating mobility between European and neighbouring regions;
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) encouraging the establishment of synergies and strengthening coordination among the various Pre-Accession Facility and Neighbourhood Policy funds and programmes.
Amendment 29 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) sustainable and inclusive development in all aspects, poverty reduction, including through private-sector development; promotion of internal economic, social and territorial cohesion, rural development, climate action, equality between men and women and disaster resilience;
Amendment 32 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Gender equality and anti- discrimination is a cross-cutting objective in all actions and policies undertaken under this Regulation. For that reason and to respond to such challenges, the rights and the role of women shall be promoted through special measures and programmes.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In view of the large changes of the Arab Spring in the partner countries of the Southern Mediterranean and the role that women could play to the democratic efforts, special programmes and funding for the promotion of women's participation are needed.
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17
Article 17
Without prejudice to the provisions on the suspension of aid in partnership and cooperation agreements and association agreements with partner countries and regions, where a partner country fails to observe the principles of democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights, equality between men and women and fundamental freedoms, the Union shall invite the country concerned to hold consultations in view of finding a solution acceptable to both parties, except in cases of special urgency. Where consultation with the country concerned does not lead to a solution acceptable to both parties, or if consultations are refused or in case of special urgency, the Council may take appropriate measures in accordance with Article 215(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which may include full or partial suspension of Union support.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) In view of the changes under way in the southern neighbourhood, an integrated Euro-Mediterranean policy is needed in order to ensure economic and social convergence between the two sides of the Mediterranean.