Activities of Mário DAVID related to 2011/2157(INI)
Plenary speeches (2)
European Neighbourhood Policy (debate)
European Neighbourhood Policy (debate)
Reports (1)
REPORT on the review of the European Neighbourhood Policy PDF (416 KB) DOC (264 KB)
Amendments (8)
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas respect for and promotion of democracy and human rights – particularly women and children’s rights – justice and the rule of law, fundamental freedoms – including freedom of speech, conscience, religion, association and the media –, strengthening of security, democratic stability, prosperity, the fair distribution of income, wealth and opportunities, social cohesion, the fight against corruption and the promotion of good governance are founding principles and aims of the EU which must constitute common values at the core of the ENP review,
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Considers that human rights situations , particularly concerning children and women, should be continuously monitored and that an annual assessment of the situation could be included in the annex to the annual progress report of each partner country with a clear mechanism to reconsider and progressively limit bilateral cooperation if human rights violations are confirmed;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Underlines the importance of independent, sustainable and accountable public media services, to provide quality, pluralistic and diverse content, reminding that free and independent public media always plays a crucial role on the deepening of democracy, in the greatest involvement of the civil society in public affairs and for empowering citizens on the path to democracy;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Stresses that sustainable democracy, functioning and de-bureaucratised institutions and, the rule of law and quality education, not only promote political stability and, social welfare and cohesion but also stimulate economic growth by improving the business environment and attracting investment, allowing new SMEs to emerge and fostering trade and tourism, all of which generate new jobs and new opportunities;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. States that differentiation should be applied to trade, invites ENP partner countries to move forward on creating the conditions that will allow the establishment of Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Areas (DCFTAs) and calls on the EU to assist them in their reform efforts and to open its internal market accordingly; underlines that the EU should also assess the political, social and environmental circumstances of each country with reference to their participation in the future DCFTA, ensuring that international conventions on labour laws and child labour are monitored;
Amendment 206 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Emphasises the importance of a wider geographical and strategic approach when looking prospectively at the ENP, recalling that, following the European Parliament’s Resolution of 19 January 2006 on the ENP, the EU established in November 2007 specific policies on Atlantic island countries neighbouring EU outermost regions adjacent to the European continent, where special questions of geographical proximity, cultural and historical affinity and mutual security were found to be relevant; welcomes the high level of results achieved and the dynamism of the specific policies already implemented, namely the EU-Cape Verde Special Partnership; and calls on the EU to further strengthen its dialogue and policy convergence with these countries and to support their efforts to consolidate political, social and economic reforms;
Amendment 282 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Recalls that the EU should get more involved and play a more active and constructive role in resolution of regional conflicts by developing more confidence- building measures, reconciliation and mediation, considering new pragmatic and innovative approaches, launching public communication strategies, supporting civic culture and , especially children and youth formation, education and participation, inter and intra-community dialogue and strengthening good- neighbourly relations;
Amendment 337 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Insists that the Council should adopt the legislative proposal to amend Article 23 of the ENPI Regulation presented by the Commission in May 2008 and adopted by Parliament on 8 July 2008, which would make it possible to reinvest funds returned following past operations; recalls that this measure is already considered as a given and is reflected in the proposal for financing the review of the ENP in the 2011-2013 budget; calls on the European Commission to consider alternative ways to ensure additional risk capital funds to be immediately made available trough the EIB, for both the Southern and the Eastern dimensions;