5 Amendments of Marietje SCHAAKE related to 2016/2310(INI)
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the electoral process has improved, including the legal framework, voters’' lists and the media environment; hopeurges the competent authorities to effectively address that the alleged irregularities and shortcomings, including voter intimidation, vote buying, abuse of public resources, will also be addressed effectively by the competent authorities in view of the local elections in May 2017; stresses the need for a de-politicisation of the electoral administration in order to increase the public’'s trust in future elections;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the adoption of the national strategy for equality and non- discrimination 2016-2020; is concerned about impartiality and the independence of the Commission for Protection from Discrimination; reiterates its condemnation of hate speech against discriminated groups; is concerned that intolerance, discrimination and attacks against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people persists, including the ban on same-sex marriage; reiterates its call for the Anti- Discrimination Law to be aligned with the acquis as regards discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation; underlines again the need to combat discrimination against the Roma, and to facilitate their integration and their access to the education system and the labour market; is concerned about the inhumane physical conditions in prisons, despite a significant increase in the prison budget;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Is concerned over freedom of expression and the media, the use of hate speech, political interference and pressure, including through government advertising and the mass illegal surveillance of journalists; calls on the government to ensure that intimidation or violence against journalists is investigated and that those responsible be brought to justice; underlines the need for the sustainability and political and financial autonomy of the public service broadcast;
Amendment 228 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Notes that Macedonia lies on the so-called 'Western Balkan route' and that approximately 600.000 refugees and migrants, including vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly, have so far travelled through Macedonia on their way to Europe; regrets to note that the Macedonian asylum and migration policies continue to fail to provide adequate protection and safeguards and that refugees and migrants are regularly, with the use of excessive force, pushed back into Greece or unlawfully detained and face ill-treatment in detention facilities; urges Macedonian authorities to ensure migrants and refugees applying for asylum in Macedonia or traveling through Macedonian territory, are treated in accordance with international and EU law, including the 1951 Refugee Conventions and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights;
Amendment 290 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes Macedonia’'s continued constructive role in regional and international cooperation; commends the increased alignment with EU foreign policy (73 %)welcomes the modest steps taken by Macedonian authorities to align its foreign policy with that of the EU; calls on Macedonian authorities to also align itself with the EU's restrictive measures against Russia following the illegal annexation of Crimea; reiterates the importance of finalising the negotiations on a bilateral treaty with Bulgaria;