Activities of Krzysztof LISEK related to 2013/2149(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Priorities for EU relations with the Eastern partnership countries (A7-0157/2014 - Paweł Robert Kowal) (vote)
Amendments (10)
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Deplores the continuous pressure exerted by the Russian Federation on the EaP countries through economic, political and military tools; in case of Georgia, underlines the unacceptability of the installation of barbwire fences and other artificial obstacles along the occupation line with the Abkhazia and Tskhinvali regions that significantly impacts the livelihoods of the local population, fetters people-to-people contacts and seriously undermines the security situation on the ground;
Amendment 244 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the recent developments in the EaP countries and their relations with the EU are a warning that the EU is still not considered as the only political alternativefor both sides that do not make enough efforts to promote and increase awareness of the mutual benefits of the Association Agreements;
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls the achievements and ambitions of the EaP, which is the political framework for strengthening relations between the EU and the Eastern Partners, founded on mutual interests, commitments, shared ownership and joint responsibility, as well as the institutional basis for political cooperation, and a forum for dialogue between the partner countries; welcomes, in this connectionregard, the establishment of the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly and other cooperation platforms, such as the EaP Civil Society Forum and the Eastern Europe Initiatives Congress; notes however that the recent developments in some EaP countries have drawn attention to the fragility of the political process;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights that more progress can be made on the establishment of the visa-free regime; notes, in this connectionregard, that visa liberalisation is only one of a number of processes aimed at bringing the societies closer together, and that more efforts are required in this area, particularly with regard to advancing cooperation in the field of education and culture; considers that greater emphasis should be placed on the fact that the EaP project is directed at societies rather than authorities;
Amendment 253 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Highlights that Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, pupil exchange, remunerated and unremunerated training, voluntary service and au pairing is a tool which will have a great impact in the field of education and culture; calls for a prompt adoption of this directive offering the long-term visas and residence permits for the third-country nationals for the above mentioned purposes;
Amendment 259 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the importance of focusing more on the consolidation of the energy sector, which is one of the main conditions for modernisation of the economy, and developing energy strategies in line with European Energy Community obligations; calls for the continuation of gas and electricity market reforms and an adequate share of energy from renewable resources; calls on the Commission and Council to make solidarity a fundamental principle of the Energy community that is expected to be fully respected by all the players active in the EU market especially in the face of politically motivated South Stream project pushed forward by Russia;
Amendment 260 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that difficulties have emerged in promoting and implementing the EaP, and stresses that the EU’s engagement should go beyond political dialogue to tackle and develop social, economic and cultural dialogue; calls on the Commission to prepare a clear communication strategy for the societies in the EaP countries to explain to them the benefits of the Association Agreements including Deep and Comprehensive Trade Areas (DCFTAs) as tools of modernising their political systems and economies;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Finds it regrettable that there is uneven interest among the Member States in relations with, and developments in, EaP countries; notes with concern the lack of understanding among the Member States about the geopolitical importance of cooperation and of a uniform stancecommon position on some issues;
Amendment 274 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Highlights the importance of fostering economic cooperation in order to bring the EaP project forward, inter alia by raising awareness of the complexity of economic problems, promoting good governance in the financial sector, adopting a sectoral approach, encouraging legislation conducive to the development of SME sector and promoting business partnerships between the EU and the EaP; highlights the need for concluding and provisional application of DCFTAs as the main tools of modernising the economies of the EaP countries and recovery from the financial crisis;
Amendment 281 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Calls for understanding that the EaP is an ambitious program, the results of which may become evident in the long- term perspective; stresses that, while the EaP is being widely criticized, the success of the initiative is dependent on the engagement and political will of both the EU and its Eastern Neighbours; furthermore notes that it is essential that any criticism of the EaP should have a constructive character and be targeted at its improvement rather than discrediting;