Activities of Eduard KUKAN related to 2015/2229(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2014 and the EU policy on the matter (debate) SK
Amendments (4)
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Recalls that the EU committed itself 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 appropriate financial instruments which have an external dimension, such as the enlargement and neighbourhood policy, the Common Security and Defence Policy, and the development, trade, justice and home affairs policies;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35 a (new)
Paragraph 35 a (new)
35a. Considers the EU's external financial instruments an important tool for promoting and defending values of democracy and human rights abroad; reiterates its calls for improvements in coherence of different thematic and geographical instruments;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Expresses concern at the deterioration of freedom of expression and media in certain enlargement countries; emphasises the urgent need to reinforce independence and transparency of ownership of the media in those countries and to tackle the political and economic pressures on journalists, which often lead to self- censorship; calls on the Commission to continue monitoring and prioritising respect for freedom of expression and for the media in the accession negotiation process;
Amendment 192 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 43
Paragraph 43
43. Stresses that the EU should continue to actively support democratic and effective human rights institutions and the civil society of neighbouring countries in their efforts to promote democratisation and respect for human rights; considers support for democracy, the rule of law, good governance, state-building and fundamental freedoms to be central to countries of the neighbourhood; positively notes in this context the European Endowment for Democracy’s consistent engagement in the Eastern and Southern neighbourhood of the EU in favour of democracy promotion and respect for fundamental rights and freedoms; strongly encourages the EU and its Member States to offer incentives and know-how from transition processes to support democratic reform processes in its neighbourhood;