14 Amendments of Pino ARLACCHI related to 2013/2149(INI)
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), in particular the Eastern Partnership (EaP), aims to extend the values and ideas of the founders of the EUis based on a community of values and the principles of liberty, democracy, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law;
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EaP is directed at European countries and is a response to the European aspirations of the societies of the partner countriesstern Partnership aims to support the reform processes of six Eastern European countries with a view to accelerating their political association and economic integration with the European Union;
Amendment 55 #
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 alternatives well as the outcome of the Vilnius Summit highlight the need to strengthen the strategic character of the Eastern Partnership;
Amendment 59 #
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 alternativea full partner;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. RecogniseConsiders that the EaP projecstern Partnership project requires a thorough assessment of its effectiveness, including an accurate evaluation of its successes and failures and that it needs new impetus and a clear vision for the way forward, focusing not only on the political cooperation, but aiming to anchorstrengthen contacts and cooperation between the societies of the EaP to the EU, thus urges the EU to focus particularly on establishing visa-free regimes, on investing in youth and future leaders, and on the energy sectorempowerment of civil society;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls for a more active role of the EU directed at settlement of the frozen conflicts in the region; expresses concern in this regard that the efforts and the devoted resources have not been sufficient for achieving any tangible results so far;
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Believes that the outcome of the Vilnius Summit highlights the need to enhance the strategic character of the Eastern Partnership; recommends therefore to make flexible use of the tools at the EU's disposal, such as macro- economic assistance, easing of trade regimes, projects to enhance energy security and economic modernization, and swift implementation of visa liberalization, in line with European values and interests;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that difficulties have emerged in promoting and implementing the EaP, and stresses that thestern Partnership can be overcome by a rebalanced EU’s engagement shouldthat goes beyond political dialogue to tackle and develop social, economic and cultural dialoguespheres as well;
Amendment 160 #
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 stance on some issues; calls for a comprehensive review of the ENP especially towards the Eastern Neighbours in the light of recent events and also in terms of concrete and tangible measures especially towards the EaP citizens;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Regrets, furthermore, the insufficient desire among EaP partner countries to build a common message and engage in common efforts vis-à-vis the EUcommends to further strengthen the multilateral track of the Eastern Partnership in order to foster a climate of cooperation and good neighbourly relations that will support the objectives of political association and particularly economic integration; believes that multilateral cooperation should be further strengthened to advance cross-border and regional cooperation, especially in areas such as transport, people-to-people contacts, environment, border security, and energy security;
Amendment 211 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Considers that the cooperation instruments should be defined precisely, taking account of available instruments and programmes, and focusing particularly on education and academic exchange; calls for additional financial resources to be provided for the implementation of the EaP and support for reforms, flagship initiatives and projects; calls for the full participation of all six EaP partner countries in Union programmes;
Amendment 215 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Underlines that the corruption is still widespread in the EaP countries and it is an important issue that needs to be addressed;
Amendment 218 #
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 and people-to-people contacts between the EU and the EaP;
Amendment 280 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24 a. Reiterates that the Nagorno- Karabakh conflict poses a major impediment to regional security as well as to futher development of the Eastern Partnership; calls for rapid and substantial progress towards its resolution, on the basis of international law, relevant UNSC resolutions, and OSCE Minsk Group Basic Principles; underlines the importance of credible confidence-building measures, notably general de-militarization and withdrawal of Armenian forces from occupied territories surrounding Nagorno- Karabakh; calls on the EU to continue to actively support the resolution process;