11 Amendments of Tanja FAJON related to 2014/2817(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 6
Citation 6
– having regard to its previous resolutions on the situation in the Eastern Neighbourhood and in particular its resolutions of 12 March 2014 on assessing and setting priorities for EU relations with the Eastern Partnership countries1 and of 17 April 2014 on Russian pressure on Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries and in particular destabilisation of eastern Ukraine2 , __________________ 1 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2014)0229. 2 Texts adopted, P7_TA(2014)0457.
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution
Citation 7
Citation 7
– having regard to the Association Agenda which will substitute the ENP Action Planbetween the European Union and the Republic of Moldova which was endorsed on 26 June 2014 by the Cooperation Council and replaced the ENP Action Plan of 22 February 2005,
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the Republic of Moldova ratified the AA/DCFTA on 2 July 2014 and certain provisions thereof are applied on a provisional basis starting from 1 September 2014, pending ratification by the EU Member States;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Warmly welcomes the signature of the Association Agreement, as constituting a significant step forward in EU-Moldova relations and embodying a commitment to the path of political association and economic integration; stresses that full implementation thereof is key and calls on the Member States to swiftly proceed with the ratification of the AA/DCFTA;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the Association Agenda, which crea that includes concrete steps a practical framework tond conditionalities for achieveing the overriding objectives of the Association Agreement and should be the guiding framework for EU-Moldova relations;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that both Moldova and the EU should be involved in the implementation of the Agenda, and that the priorities set out therein should receive appropriate technical and financial support so that the benefits of the association can be visible to the Moldovan citizens as soon as possible; calls on the Commission to be guided by these priorities when programming financing for Moldova; emphasises the need to improve absorption capacity in Moldova in order to ensure the efficient implementation of projects and use of financing; calls on the parties to identify the training needs required to ensure that Moldova is able to carry out its obligations under the Agreement and Agenda;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure that the upcoming electoral process takes place according to the highest European and international standards; urges them to work closely with the OSCE/ODIHR and the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe and to address their recommendations; highlights the important role that political actors and parties play and the need to ensure transparency in party financing;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on Moldova to tackle with renewed strength the reform of the judiciary and the law enforcement systems; stresses the need to intensify the fight against corruption at all levels, inter alia by fully implementing the legislative package adopted in 2013 and improving the track record of anticorruption institutions; calls on the Moldovan authorities to ensure that the mechanisms belonging to the anti- corruption system, particularly the National Anti-Corruption Centre and the National Integrity Centre, are properly financed and staffed and free from undue influence;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Expects that the implementation of the AA/DCFTA will contribute to sustainable development and the smooth integration of the Moldovan economy with the world markets, stimulating its modernisation and creating better labour conditions; urges the EU Commission to provide assistance and to advise Moldova on how to effectively deal with adaptation challenges in the short period, including in cooperation with trade unions and the local business community;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Welcomes the signature of the Agreement on the participation of the Republic of Moldova in the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme on 1 July 2014; believes that cooperation in this framework will boost growth, innovation, and competitiveness, creating new jobs and opportunities; calls for increased participation in EU community programs and agencies and for more twinning projects and student exchanges;
Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on Chisinau and Tiraspol to continue to engage constructively in order to find an effective solution tofor the settlement of the Transnistria conflictn issue and to take concrete steps to improve the lives of the region’s populationits population; regrets the postponement of the meeting in the "5+2" format, which was due to take place in Vienna on 11 and 12 September 2014; stresses that the so-called ‘'5+2’' framework for negotiations has so faris the sole format capable of guaranteeing the transparency and legitimacy necessary for a long-term solution and underlines that it needs to be supported by all its participant; expresses disappointment that so far this process has failed to ensure a solution, and auspicates a greater role for the EU; calls on the HR/VP and the EEAS to proactively seek an improved process for solving this conflict with a greater role for the EU; notework for a comprehensive settlement that respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova; highlights the need to ensure that the Transnistrian region, as an integral part of Moldova, is covered by the reach and effects of the Agreement; ssociation Agreement; to this end encourages the Moldovan authorities to reach out to the population, the business community and the civil society organisations thereof;