4 Amendments of Niki TZAVELA related to 2012/2062(INI)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Section 1 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers it of paramount importance for international agreements, particularly regarding trade and energy, to make a positive contribution to EU commitment to fundamental rights;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 5
Section 1 – paragraph 5
5. Requests the Commission to integrate human rights country strategies into the programming and implementation of all assistance to third countries, especially applicants for accession to the EU, as well as in strategy papers and multiannual indicative programmes;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 7
Section 1 – paragraph 7
7. Calls for renewed efforts to protect and support human rights defenders in third countriesand defenders of freedom of expression in third countries, in particular countries applying for EU membership, especially those living under threat or fear because of their commitment;
Amendment 21 #
Draft opinion
Section 1 – paragraph 9 a (new)
Section 1 – paragraph 9 a (new)
9α. Stresses the need for the European Union and its Member States to give particular attention to the human rights situation in those countries where the Arab Spring has taken hold. EU development aid should be restricted to the governments of third countries dedicated to establishing the rule of law and upholding the human rights of their citizens;