5 Amendments of Kinga GÖNCZ related to 2011/0405(COD)
Amendment 17 #
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, with special attention being paid to protecting the rights of vulnerable groups such as minorities, and the rule of law on which it is founded through dialogue and cooperation with third countries.
Amendment 21 #
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 human rights, the rule of law, good governance and the principles of market economy and sustainable development, with a special focus on strengthening civil society.
Amendment 27 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) The protection of the rights of vulnerable groups and social inclusion should also be a priority.
Amendment 36 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a (new)
(aa) defending the rights of vulnerable groups such as minorities;
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 3
Article 2 – paragraph 3
3. The achievement of these objectives shall be measured using notably the relevant EU periodic reports on the implementation of the policy, and for paragraphs 2(a), (d) and (e), the relevant indicators established by international organisations and other relevant bodies; for paragraphs 2(b), (c) and (d) the uptake of the EU regulatory framework by the partner countries as relevant; for paragraphs 2(c) and (f), the number of relevant agreements and cooperation actions. The indicators will include, among others, adequately monitored democratic elections, level of corruption, freedom of the media, independence of the judiciary, respect for human rights and minority rights, trade flows, indicators enabling measuring internal economic disparities, including employment levels.