2018/2148(INI) 2018 Commission report on Bosnia and Herzegovina
Lead committee dossier:
Progress: Procedure completed
| Role | Committee | Rapporteur | Shadows |
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| Lead | AFET |
PREDA Cristian Dan ( PPE)
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PAPADAKIS Demetris ( S&D),
BELDER Bas ( ECR),
RADOŠ Jozo ( ALDE),
ŠOLTES Igor ( Verts/ALE),
CASTALDO Fabio Massimo ( EFDD)
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Lead committee dossier:
Legal Basis:
RoP 87-p4
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RoP 87-p4Subjects
Events
2019/07/17
EC - Commission response to text adopted in plenary
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2019/02/13
EP - Results of vote in Parliament
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2019/02/13
EP - Decision by Parliament
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The European Parliament adopted by 468 votes to 123, with 83 abstentions, a resolution on the 2018 Commission Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).
The Commission is preparing its opinion on BiH’s application for EU membership. BiH drew up its replies to the Commission’s questionnaire and submitted them on 28 February 2018. BiH received more than 600 follow-up questions on 20 June 2018 and has not yet been able to send its replies to the additional questions.
Members stated that they were concerned about the marked slowdown in the pace of EU-related reforms since 2017, noting that no substantial progress has been achieved apart from the adoption of the countrywide strategies in the field of the environment, rural development and energy, and the amendments to the Law on Excise Duties necessary for ensuring IMF and EBRD funding.
Parliament stressed that the declared commitment of the BiH authorities to the European path must be matched by consistent implementation of reforms stemming from the Reform Agenda and translated into concrete results, regardless of citizens ethnic and religious affiliation.
Ending the nationalist and ethnic discussion
Members regretted the nationalistic and inflammatory rhetoric leading up to the elections on 7 October 2018 elections and also stressed the continuing shortcomings in the democratic election process and expected the OSCE/ODIHR recommendations to be addressed without delay. Members noted that the electoral campaign was focused mainly on divisive issues linked to the past, rather than on proposing concrete solutions to resolve citizens’ day-to-day problems. They regretted that the issue of democratic and legitimate representation of three constituent peoples and of all citizens remains unresolved. All parties were urged to find a timely compromise as the new legislators should address this issue as soon as possible.
Parliament called for the EU integration process to be properly communicated to the public also as a project for reconciliation and the development of a political culture based on compromise and mutual understanding. It called on political leaders and elected members of parliaments to show responsibility in order to avoid any statements challenging the unity of the State.
Members also regretted the lack of progress on freedom of expression and the independence of the media, and rejected continued attempts to put political and financial pressure on the media.
They called on the authorities in Bosnia to proceed with constitutional, political and electoral reforms in order to advance in the EU integration process, and transform BiH into a fully effective, inclusive and functional state based on the rule of law. The resolution noted that the country’s EU membership application represents a strategic choice and a commitment to advance towards the EU.
Improve the protection of human rights
Parliament deplored the fact that BiH remains in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights by not implementing the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the Sejdić-Finci, Zornić, Pilav and Šlaku cases, which allows overt discrimination between citizens in BiH in flagrant contradiction with EU values and norms.
Parliament renewed its call for the adoption of a countrywide strategy on human rights, and called for additional steps to be taken to reinforce the protection of minority rights. In this respect it stressed the need for:
- the establishment of a national preventive mechanism for the prevention of torture and ill treatment;
- a state law on the rights of civilians tortured during the war;
- more effort to bring the conditions in prisons and police holding facilities into line with international standards;
- repeal of the provision on the death penalty from the Republika Srpska’s constitution;
- non-discriminatory access to justice throughout the country through a harmonised and sustainable system of free legal aid;
- decisive action be taken at all levels in order to find systemic solutions that will ensure inclusive and non-discriminatory education for all children;
- more effective implementation of the legal provisions regarding equality between men and women, reducing pay gaps between men and women and enhancing access to the labour market for women, and for the combating of gender stereotypes in society;
- measures to further improve the education, employment rates, health, housing and living conditions for Roma people and other minorities.
Lastly, the resolution deplored the fact that, owing to the attempts to introduce ethnic blocking into the EU-BiH Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee’s (SAPC) voting rules, delegates from BiH have still been unable to agree on the rules of procedure for the SAPC, which has consequently not met for three years. It regretted the failure to cooperate with the European Parliament, recalling that this is a clear breach of the obligations stemming from the SAA and urged all actors to agree to and accept the SAPC’s rules of procedure based on the European Parliament’s recommendations on the subject.
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2019/02/13
EP - End of procedure in Parliament
2019/02/12
EP - Debate in Parliament
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2019/02/12
EP - Debate in Parliament
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2018/12/17
EP - Committee report tabled for plenary
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The Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted the own-initiative report by Cristian Dan PREDA on the 2018 Commission Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).
It noted that the Commission is preparing its opinion on BiH’s application for EU membership and that on 20 June 2018, BiH received more than 600 follow-up questions to the Commission’s questionnaire and has not yet been able to send its replies to the additional questions.
The committee stated that it was concerned about the marked slowdown in the pace of EU-related reforms since 2017, noting that no substantial progress has been achieved apart from the adoption of the countrywide strategies in the field of the environment, rural development and energy, and the amendments to the Law on Excise Duties necessary for ensuring IMF and EBRD funding. Members stressed that the declared commitment of the BiH authorities to the European path must be matched by consistent implementation of reforms stemming from the Reform Agenda and translated into concrete results, regardless of citizens ethnic and religious affiliation. The committee deplored the fact that BiH remains in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights by not implementing the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Sejdić-Finci and related cases, which allows overt discrimination between citizens in BiH in flagrant contradiction with EU values and norms.
Members also deplored the nationalistic and inflammatory rhetoric leading up to the elections on 7 October 2018 elections and also stressed the continuing shortcomings in the democratic election process and expected the OSCE/ODIHR recommendations to be addressed without delay. Members noted that the electoral campaign was focused mainly on divisive issues linked to the past , rather than on proposing concrete solutions to resolve citizens’ day-to-day problems. They regretted that the issue of democratic and legitimate representation of three constituent peoples and of all citizens remains unresolved. All parties were urged to find a timely compromise as the new legislators should address this issue as soon as possible. Members also regretted the lack of progress on freedom of expression and the independence of the media, and rejected continued attempts to put political and financial pressure on the media.
They called on the authorities in Bosnia to proceed with constitutional, political and electoral reforms in order to advance in the EU integration process, and transform BiH into a fully effective, inclusive and functional state based on the rule of law. The report noted that the country’s EU membership application represents a strategic choice and a commitment to advance towards the EU.
The committee renewed its call for the adoption of a countrywide strategy on human rights , and called for additional steps to be taken to reinforce the protection of minority rights . In this respect it stressed the need for:
- the establishment of a national preventive mechanism for the prevention of torture and ill treatment;
- a state law on the rights of civilians tortured during the war;
- more effort to bring the conditions in prisons and police holding facilities into line with international standards;
- repeal of the provision on the death penalty from the Republika Srpska’s constitution;
- non-discriminatory access to justice throughout the country through a harmonised and sustainable system of free legal aid;
- decisive action be taken at all levels in order to find systemic solutions that will ensure inclusive and non-discriminatory education for all children;
- more effective implementation of the legal provisions regarding equality between men and women, reducing pay gaps between men and women and enhancing access to the labour market for women, and for the combating of gender stereotypes in society;
- measures to further improve the education, employment rates, health, housing and living conditions for Roma people and other minorities.
Lastly, the committee deplored the fact that, owing to the attempts to introduce ethnic blocking into the EU-BiH Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee’s (SAPC) voting rules , delegates from BiH have still been unable to agree on the rules of procedure for the SAPC, which has consequently not met for three years. It regretted the failure to cooperate with the European Parliament, recalling that this is a clear breach of the obligations stemming from the SAA and urges all actors to agree to and accept the SAPC’s rules of procedure based on the European Parliament’s recommendations on the subject.
Documents
2018/12/06
EP - Vote in committee
2018/10/18
EP - Amendments tabled in committee
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2018/07/12
EP - Committee draft report
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2018/07/05
EP - Committee referral announced in Parliament
2018/05/16
EP - PREDA Cristian Dan (PPE) appointed as rapporteur in AFET
2018/04/19
EC - Non-legislative basic document published
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PURPOSE: to present a Commission staff working document on the Bosnia and Herzegovina 2018 report in the context of EU enlargement.
BACKGROUND: in February 2016, the country applied for EU membership and in September 2016 the European Council invited the European Commission to submit its Opinion on the merits of Bosnia and Herzegovina's application. In December 2016, the Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations handed over a comprehensive Questionnaire covering all EU accession criteria. The country's consolidated answers were finalised in February 2018. The Commission has started the work on its Opinion, which will be prepared on the basis of the country's answers to the Questionnaire and follow up inquiries, dedicated peer reviews as well as Commission's consultations with international organisations and civil society.
Pending finalisation of the Opinion preparation process, this interim report on Bosnia and Herzegovina provides an update on the situation in the country as well as on key developments on ‘fundamentals' first’ areas: the rule of law and fundamental rights, public administration reform and economic development. The full analysis of Bosnia and Herzegovina's situation in relation to the EU accession criteria will be carried out as part of the Commission's future Opinion and its accompanying analytical report.
Bosnia and Herzegovina continued to implement the Stabilisation and Association Agreement.
CONTENT: the EU continued to provide guidance to the country’s authorities on reform priorities on the country's EU membership path.
A summary of the main chapters of the report is as follows:
Political and economic dialogue : p olitical and economic dialogue took place between the EU and Bosnia and Herzegovina in the framework of the SAA structures which continued to operate smoothly. Regarding the political criteria, the electoral framework remains to be urgently amended with a view to ensuring the proper organisation of the October 2018 elections and the smooth implementation of the results. Bosnia and Herzegovina’s constitution remains in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights, as per the Sejdić-Finci and related cases. The functioning of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina was affected by the expression of divergent positions by its individual members on a number of issues under its competence over foreign policy. The coordination mechanism on EU matters has started to function as of June 2017 with the preparation of country's answers to the Commission's Opinion Questionnaire.
Concerning the economic development and competitiveness , Bosnia and Herzegovina has made some progress, but is still at an early stage of establishing a functioning market economy. Some improvements of the business environment have been achieved and the financial sector has been strengthened. Key remaining issues are a weak rule of law, a still poor business environment, a fragmented and inefficient public administration and major labour market imbalances, related to a poor education system, weak institutional capacities, and an unsupportive investment climate. Moreover, the informal economy remains significant. Bosnia and Herzegovina has made some progress and remained at an early stage in achieving the capacity to cope with competitive pressure and market forces within the Union. The overall level of education and spending on research and development has remained low. Transport and energy infrastructure is insufficiently developed.
Judicial system : Bosnia and Herzegovina has some level of preparation regarding its judicial system. Some progress was made regarding the judiciary, but overall, reforms progress at a slow pace.
Corruption and organised crime : there is some level of preparation regarding the fight against corruption. However, corruption is widespread and remains an issue of concern. Bosnia and Herzegovina has some level of preparation on the fight against organised crime. Some progress was made, notably by adopting a new strategy on fighting organised crime and fulfilling the action plan on anti-money laundering and financing of terrorism as a result of which Bosnia and Herzegovina will no longer be subject to Financial Action task Force Monitoring. However, significant efforts are needed regarding financial investigations and improving capacities for countering terrorism as well as enhancing cooperation with neighbouring countries on border management issues.
CFSP and CSDP : the EU continued to deploy considerable resources in Bosnia and Herzegovina under the common foreign and security policy and the common security and defence policy. However, Bosnia and Herzegovina's alignment with EU common foreign and security policy has yet to be improved. The EUFOR Althea military operation remained deployed in the country and EUFOR retained deterrence capacity to support a safe and secure environment. Bosnia and Herzegovina did not align itself with Council decisions introducing EU restrictive measures in the context of Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and events in eastern Ukraine.
Fundamental rights and freedom of expression : some progress was achieved on human rights and minorities’ issues. However, the strategic, legal, institutional and policy frameworks for the observance of human rights are in need of substantial improvement. This includes freedom of expression where political pressure and intimidation of journalists continued, including physical and verbal attacks. Gender-based and domestic violence remains a concern. A more comprehensive and integrated approach towards the Roma population is required to foster their social inclusion.
Documents
Documents
- Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2019)327
- Results of vote in Parliament: Results of vote in Parliament
- Decision by Parliament: T8-0095/2019
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Debate in Parliament: Debate in Parliament
- Committee report tabled for plenary: A8-0467/2018
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE629.461
- Committee draft report: PE625.428
- Non-legislative basic document published: EUR-Lex
- Non-legislative basic document published: SWD(2018)0155
- Committee draft report: PE625.428
- Amendments tabled in committee: PE629.461
- Commission response to text adopted in plenary: SP(2019)327
Activities
- Cristian Dan PREDA
Plenary Speeches (3)
- Jasenko SELIMOVIC
Plenary Speeches (2)
- Bas BELDER
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Mario BORGHEZIO
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Bill ETHERIDGE
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Knut FLECKENSTEIN
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Ivan JAKOVČIĆ
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Jaromír KOHLÍČEK
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Eduard KUKAN
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Ivana MALETIĆ
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Notis MARIAS
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Marijana PETIR
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Jozo RADOŠ
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Jean-Luc SCHAFFHAUSER
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Igor ŠOLTES
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Dubravka ŠUICA
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Josef WEIDENHOLZER
Plenary Speeches (1)
- Sotirios ZARIANOPOULOS
Plenary Speeches (1)
Votes
A8-0467/2018 - Cristian Dan Preda - Vote unique 13/02/2019 12:16:04.000 #
2019/02/13 Outcome: +: 468, -: 123, 0: 83
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GUE/NGL
ENF| Amendments | Dossier |
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2018/2148(INI)
2018/10/18
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190 amendments...
Amendment 1 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 2 Amendment 10 #
Motion for a resolution Recital A A. whereas the EU
Amendment 100 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for more effective measures to combat all forms of discrimination, in particular by adopting country-wide human rights and anti-discrimination strategies; regrets that there was no progress in addressing the ‘two schools under one roof’ issue; urges that decisive action be taken at all levels in order to find systemic solutions that will ensure inclusive and non-discriminatory education for all children; calls for more effective implementation of the legal provisions regarding equality between men and women; notes that more needs to be done in the effective implementation of legislation on the prevention of and protection from gender-based violence; urges that progress be made towards ensuring that the rights of persons
Amendment 101 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for more effective measures to combat all forms of discrimination, in particular by adopting country-wide human rights and anti-discrimination strategies; regrets that there was no progress in addressing the ‘two schools under one roof’ issue; urges that decisive action be taken at all levels in order to find systemic solutions that will ensure inclusive and non-discriminatory education for all children, which will also include teaching about gender equality and gender stereotypes; calls for more effective implementation of the legal provisions regarding equality between men and women; urges that progress be made towards ensuring that the rights of persons with disabilities are respected, in particular by swiftly addressing the relevant UN recommendations; acknowledges the steps
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for more effective measures to combat all forms of discrimination, in particular by adopting country-wide human rights and anti-discrimination strategies; regrets that there was no progress in addressing the ‘two schools under one roof’ issue; urges that decisive action be taken at all levels in order to find systemic solutions that will ensure inclusive and non-discriminatory education for all children; calls for more effective implementation of the legal provisions regarding equality between men and women; urges that progress be made towards ensuring that the rights of persons with disabilities are respected, in particular by swiftly addressing the relevant UN recommendations; acknowledges the steps taken towards the legal protection of specific social groups (LGBTI persons etc.), but stresses that more needs to be done in order to prosecute violence and hate crimes against them, as well as to promote their social inclusion; is
Amendment 103 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Notes with concern that the results of the 2017 survey on marginalised Roma in BiH shows their limited access to opportunities in every aspect of human development, such as basic rights, education, health, housing, employment and their living standards; Condemns the deeply-rooted stigmatisation and social exclusion of Roma arising from anti-Gypsyism and the existing wide gap between marginalised Roma and neighbouring non-Roma relating to their rights and opportunities; calls for an action plan on fighting anti- Gypsyism; Calls on BiH to create a national Truth and Reconciliation commission in order to acknowledge the persecution, exclusion and disownment of Roma through the centuries, to document these issues in an official white paper, and to make the history of Roma part of the curricula in schools; Calls on the government of BiH to commemorate the victims of the Roma Holocaust, to mark 2 August as Roma Holocaust Memorial Day, and to include Roma victims in their commemorations held on 27 January each year to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day; Welcomes the adoption of a revised 2017- 2020 Roma action plan on housing, employment and healthcare; Calls on the authorities to implement the action plan and ensure the allocation of the necessary resources; Calls for an update to the 2010 Roma Education Action Plan aiming to address the existing education gap between Roma and non-Roma with special attention to early school leaving; Urges the BIH authorities to take actions to significantly reduce the unemployment rate of marginalised Roma, which rate is one of the highest in the region;
Amendment 104 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Notes that legislation without implementation is futile and urges swift implementation of legal provisions providing equality between women and men; firmly points at the lack of effective implementation of legislation on the prevention and protection which facilitates gender-based violence, in particular domestic violence; urges aligning of the relevant legislation with the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence; is concerned that the number of protective measures issued remains low, and calls for improvement of the general system of response and support to victims; draws attention to the fact that the existing safe houses remain in most cases strongly underfunded, which is in breach of existing legislation;
Amendment 105 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Takes note of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s participation in this year’s OECD’s PISA assessment, enabled by the European Commission’s financial support; congratulates Bosnia and Herzegovina’s educational institution (competent ministries and institutions at the cantonal, entity and state levels, as well as Brick District) for their cooperation and willingness to work together; urges future governments at all levels to use testing results, which are expected to be published next year, to engage in a constructive debate and development of education reforms that will lead to better quality of educational output;
Amendment 106 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Calls for a comprehensive reform of the social protection systems, by eliminating discriminatory practices in accordance with human rights obligations and ensuring that adequate minimum standards are set for the protection of the most vulnerable population, including addressing gaps in legislation that prevent some children from having medical insurance; invites all the relevant institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina to strengthen coordination and collaboration on child rights monitoring, including establishment of a comprehensive child rights data collection mechanism in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Urges Bosnia and Herzegovina to ensure the right to property; regrets the lack of a comprehensive legislative framework on handling restitution claims and strongly advocates for restitution of, or compensation for, property seized during the Holocaust and/or nationalized by the Communist regime, including private and heirless property and religious and communal property;
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 a (new) 8a. Notes that BiH remains a country of origin, transit and destination for trafficking in human beings; calls for improving border management and strengthening the specialised human trafficking investigation units in order to effectively fight against smugglers;
Amendment 109 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Calls for a much more pro-active and systematic policy vis-a-vis BiH's youth which should aim at empowering young people in the country; encourages in this respect to establish a dedicated framework and full functioning of the Commission for Coordination of Youth issues within the BiH Ministry of Civil Affairs;
Amendment 11 #
A. whereas the EU remains committed to BiH’s European perspective and to its territorial integrity, sovereignty and unity; whereas the country's EU membership application represents a strategic choice and a commitment to advance towards the EU;
Amendment 110 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Is concerned about lack of educational and economy reforms that fosters high youth unemployment and high economic emigration which will have long-term consequences on country’s demography; notes with concern a high gender imbalance of labour force participation rates;
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Calls for strategies and legislations on the rights of persons belonging to minority groups and their protection to be fully implemented and supported by public funds;
Amendment 112 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 b (new) 8b. Is concerned about the high rates of young people leaving the country and the lack of adequate policies and investments regarding children and youth;
Amendment 113 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 c (new) 8c. Calls for additional steps to be taken to reinforce the protection of human and minority rights; insists that measures be taken to further improve the education, employment rates, health, housing and living conditions for Roma and other ethnic minorities, focusing on improving and fully implementing the relevant existing policy and legislative frameworks, condemning discrimination at workplace and by health institutions, and respecting the partnership principle in policy processes;
Amendment 114 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 c (new) 8c. Calls on BiH to ensure the right to property; points out the lack of a comprehensive legislative framework on handling restitution claims and encourages the authorities to open a dialogue with interested parties on issues pertaining to the restitution of, or compensation for property seized;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 d (new) 8 d. Calls on the relevant actors to include persons belonging to minority groups in the design and implementation of employment and education measures and to avoid exclusion of youth belonging to minority groups, especially marginalized or hard to reach groups, such as Roma, as beneficiaries of education and employment measures;
Amendment 116 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Regrets the lack of progress on freedom of expression and the independence of the media; clearly rejects continued attempts to put political and financial pressure on the media; emphasises the importance of independent journalism as the guardian of democracy; condemns the recurrent cases of intimidation, threats, and verbal and physical attacks against journalists; calls on the authorities to collect data on these cases, ensure swift investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators and promote an environment conducive to freedom of expression; reiterates its call for the independence and sustainable financing of the public broadcasters to be ensured; deplores the fact that due to political obstruction a functional public broadcasting service, could not be established;
Amendment 117 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Regrets the lack of progress on freedom of expression and the independence of the media; clearly rejects continued attempts to put political and financial pressure on the media; strongly condemns the recurrent cases of intimidation, threats, and verbal and physical attacks against journalists; calls on the authorities to collect data on these cases, ensure swift investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators and promote an environment conducive to freedom of expression; reiterates its call for the independence and sustainable financing of the public broadcasters, as well as the availability of content in all official languages to be ensured; deplores the fact that due to political obstruction a functional public broadcasting service, could not be established;
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Regrets the lack of progress on freedom of expression and the independence of the media; clearly rejects continued attempts to put political and financial pressure on the media; condemns the recurrent cases of intimidation, threats, and verbal and physical attacks against journalists; condemns the attempts to block certain Croatian media, which seriously violates the freedom of expression and reporting, as well as the work of journalists in the country; calls on the authorities to collect data on these cases, ensure swift investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators and promote an environment conducive to freedom of expression; reiterates its call for the independence and sustainable financing of the public broadcasters to be ensured; deplores the fact that due to political obstruction a functional public broadcasting service, could not be established; renews its call for the transparency of media ownership to be ensured, notably through a dedicated law;
Amendment 119 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Regrets the lack of progress on freedom of expression and the independence of the media; clearly rejects continued attempts to put political and financial pressure on the media; condemns the recurrent cases of intimidation, threats, and verbal and physical attacks against journalists; calls on the authorities to collect data on these cases, ensure swift investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators and promote an environment conducive to freedom of expression; points out the need to strengthen the Communications Regulatory Agency’s financial stability, as well as its political neutrality; reiterates its call for the independence and sustainable financing of the public broadcasters to be ensured; deplores the fact that due to political obstruction a functional public broadcasting service, could not be established; renews its call for the transparency of media ownership to be ensured, notably through a dedicated law; emphasizes that, like for other countries in the region, concerns remain regarding political instrumentalisation of the media, either directly by political players, or by business players in their attempts to exert political influence;
Amendment 12 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the Commission is preparing its opinion on BiH’s application for EU membership; whereas BiH, making use of the coordination mechanism on EU matters, elaborated and submitted its replies to the Commission’s questionnaire on 28 February 2018
Amendment 120 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Regrets the lack of progress on freedom of expression and the independence of the media; clearly rejects continued attempts to put political and financial pressure on the media; condemns the recurrent cases of intimidation, threats,
Amendment 121 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Regrets the lack of progress on freedom of expression and the independence of the media; clearly rejects continued attempts to put political and financial pressure on the media; condemns the recurrent and recent cases of intimidation, death threats, and verbal and physical attacks against journalists, in particular to investigative journalist who are writing about non prosecuted war crimes cases; calls on the authorities to collect data on these cases, ensure swift investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators and promote an environment conducive to freedom of expression; reiterates its call for the independence and sustainable financing of the public broadcasters to be ensured; deplores the fact that due to political obstruction a functional public broadcasting service,
Amendment 122 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 9. Regrets the lack of progress on freedom of expression and the independence of the media; clearly rejects continued attempts to put political and financial pressure on the media; condemns the recurrent cases of intimidation, threats, and verbal and physical attacks against journalists; calls on the authorities to collect data on these cases, ensure swift investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators and promote an environment conducive to freedom of expression; reiterates its call for the independence and sustainable financing of the public broadcasters to be ensured and for more attention to the working conditions of journalists throughout the sector; deplores the fact that due to political obstruction a functional public broadcasting service, could not be established; renews its call for the transparency of media ownership to be ensured, notably through a dedicated law;
Amendment 123 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 9 a (new) 9a. Urges, as it was expressed in principles in previous Resolutions, ensuring broadcasting in all three official languages of BiH which would protect cultural diversity of all constituent peoples in BiH;
Amendment 124 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Welcomes efforts aiming at promoting reconciliation, mutual respect and religious tolerance in the country; deplores continued cases of discrimination on
Amendment 125 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Welcomes efforts aiming at promoting reconciliation, mutual respect
Amendment 126 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 10 10. Welcomes efforts aiming at promoting reconciliation, mutual respect and religious tolerance in the country; praises and supports those who fight for freedom of expression, against hate- speech, against religious hatred and who promote inclusion; deplores continued cases of discrimination on religious grounds, as well as incidents targeting religious sites, and calls on the authorities to react promptly and consistently in these cases;
Amendment 127 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11.
Amendment 128 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Regrets the lack of progress with regard to the reform of public administration;
Amendment 129 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Regrets the lack of progress with regard to the reform of public administration and legislation; acknowledges the steps taken towards the development of the new country-wide public administration reform strategy and calls for its swift adoption; calls for reforms to be made in accordance with the basic constitutional principles of BiH and also in line with the highest standards of human rights and freedoms; draws attention again to the fragmentation of the policy-making system in BiH and stresses the need to improve the quality, coherence and financial affordability of public policies throughout the country; calls for the adoption of a country-wide strategy on public financial management and for increased budget transparency in BiH, as well as for stronger mechanisms to prevent inefficiency and waste of public resources, including in the area of public procurement; calls in particular for action to be taken to reduce the risk of politicisation of civil service, through an effective human resources management system at all administrative levels;
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B B. whereas the Commission is preparing its opinion on BiH’s application for EU membership; whereas BiH submitted its replies to the Commission’s
Amendment 130 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Regrets the lack of progress with regard to the reform of public administration; acknowledges the steps taken towards the development of the new country-wide public administration reform strategy and calls for its swift adoption; draws attention again to the fragmentation of the policy-making system in BiH and stresses the need for a reform of the constitutional framework and to improve the quality, coherence and financial affordability of public policies throughout the country; calls for the adoption of a country-wide strategy on public financial management and for increased budget transparency in BiH, as well as for stronger mechanisms to prevent inefficiency and waste of public resources, including in the area of public procurement; calls in particular for action to be taken to reduce the risk of politicisation of civil service, through an effective human resources management system at all administrative levels;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 11 11. Regrets the lack of progress with regard to the reform of public administration; acknowledges the steps taken towards the development of the new
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Acknowledges that some progress has been made in establishing institutional mechanisms of cooperation between authorities and civil society organisations (CSOs)
Amendment 133 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Acknowledges that some progress has been made in establishing institutional mechanisms of cooperation between authorities and civil society organisations (CSOs)
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Acknowledges that some progress has been made in establishing institutional mechanisms of cooperation between authorities and civil society organisations (CSOs) and in ensuring public financing for CSOs; reiterates its call for the adoption of a strategic framework of cooperation with civil society at all levels of governance; urges authorities to open an effective dialogue with social partners which could in turn produce legislative and capacity-building initiatives needed in order to strengthen the capability of social partners;
Amendment 135 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Acknowledges that some progress has been made in establishing institutional mechanisms of cooperation between authorities and civil society organisations (CSOs) and in ensuring public financing for CSOs; reiterates its call for the adoption of a strategic framework of cooperation with civil society at all levels of governance; highlights, furthermore, the need to increase the involvement of the civil society in planning, monitoring, and implementing of the EU support programmes;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 12. Acknowledges that some progress has been made in establishing institutional mechanisms of cooperation between authorities and civil society organisations (CSOs) and in ensuring public financing for CSOs; reiterates its call for the adoption of a strategic framework of cooperation with civil society at all levels of governance, for enhancing the transparency of public-decision making and for additional efforts in enabling public scrutiny of governments’ work;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 12 a (new) 12a. Calls for an increased attention when drafting and implementing legislation in areas affecting civil society space, to ensure that the legislation does not place disproportionate requirements on civil society organisations, does not have a discriminatory impact or diminish civil society space; underlines the need for public funding available for CSOs working on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, including watchdog and advocacy organizations, including for small grassroots organisations; considers it to be essential that CSOs should be free to receive funding from other donors, such as private donors, international organisations, bodies or agencies;
Amendment 138 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 13 13. Remains concerned by the widespread corruption in BiH and the persistent gap between the declared political will to fight it and the lack of concrete results; underlines that there is a lack of track record of high profile cases and that legal and institutional framework for combating systemic corruption like political party finance, public procurement, conflict of interest, and assets declaration is weak and inadequate; calls for steps to be taken to improve the legal and institutional anti-
Amendment 139 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Urges that action be taken to significantly improve track records in the area of prevention and repression of corruption, including measures to impose effective and deterrent sanctions; emphasizes the need for capacity building regarding the investigation of economic, financial and public procurement related crimes; stresses that particular attention should be given to conducting effective checks on the financing of political parties and electoral campaigns and to improving public access to and oversight over the asset declarations of public officials, including those standing for election; calls for the GRECO recommendations to be addresses, notably those on political party financing and conflicts of interest; deems it essential for BiH to adopt a law on conflicts of interest in accordance with European and international standards; urges BiH to conduct an analysis of the existing anti-corruption legal framework and subsequently to adopt a coherent strategy to address gaps and weaknesses identified, in accordance with international and European standards;
Amendment 14 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas the EU accession process requires political will and join efforts by all state holders in the country, as well as institutions that are able to deliver at all levels; whereas the opinion of the Commission will analyse functionality- related issues and screen the legal framework for compatibility with the EU acquis, suggesting eventual constitutional and other necessary reforms; whereas the more BiH will come closer to the EU, the more the need for constitutional reform, aimed at enhancing functionality and ensuring human rights protections, will become pressing; whereas, so far, the political leadership of the country has been unable or unwilling to remedy the related shortcomings in the BiH constitution;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 14 14. Urges that action be taken to significantly improve track records in the area of prevention and repression of corruption, including measures to impose effective and deterrent sanctions; welcomes the long-awaited adoption of amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code that aim at improving this track record and calls on the Commission to follow closely their implementation; stresses that particular attention should be given to conducting effective checks on the financing of political parties and electoral campaigns and to improving public access to and oversight over the asset declarations of public officials, including those standing for election; calls for the GRECO recommendations to be addresses, notably those on political party financing and conflicts of interest; deems it essential for BiH to adopt a law on conflicts of interest in accordance with European and international standards;
Amendment 141 #
14. Urges that action be taken to significantly improve track records in the area of prevention and repression of corruption, including measures to impose effective and deterrent sanctions, including the confiscation of assets criminally gained; stresses that particular attention should be given to conducting effective checks on the financing of political parties and electoral campaigns and to improving public access to and oversight over the asset declarations of public officials, including those standing for election; calls for the GRECO recommendations to be addresses, notably those on political party financing and conflicts of interest; deems it essential for BiH to adopt a law on conflicts of interest in accordance with European and international standards;
Amendment 142 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the adoption of the action plan on the implementation of the 2014-2018 Justice Sector Reform Strategy in March 2017 and the establishment of the necessary reporting and monitoring structures; points to the need for decisive action regarding its implementation; is concerned by continuing politically motivated threats against the judiciary; reiterates the need to strengthen the independence of the judiciary, including from political influence, as well as its impartiality, professionalism, efficiency
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the adoption of the action plan on the implementation of the 2014-2018 Justice Sector Reform Strategy in March 2017 and the establishment of the necessary reporting and monitoring structures; points to the need for decisive action regarding its implementation; is concerned by continuing politically motivated threats against the judiciary; reiterates the need to strengthen the independence of the judiciary, including from political influence, as well as its impartiality, professionalism, efficiency and accountability; welcomes the implementation of the action plan adopted by the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (HJPC) aimed at strengthening appointment, disciplinary and integrity measures as regards the judiciary, including through improved assets declarations; emphasises the necessity of revising the HJPC Law based on the Commission’s recommendations and the Opinion of the Venice Commission;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the adoption of the action plan on the implementation of the 2014-2018 Justice Sector Reform Strategy in March 2017 and the establishment of the necessary reporting and monitoring structures; points to the need for decisive action regarding its implementation; is concerned by continuing politically motivated threats against the judiciary; reiterates the need to strengthen the independence of the judiciary, including from political influence, as well as its impartiality not use different penal codes depending on community they are prosecuting, professionalism, efficiency and accountability, especially in war crime cases; welcomes the implementation of the action plan adopted by the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (HJPC) aimed at strengthening appointment, disciplinary and integrity measures as regards the judiciary; calls for standardization of penal codes for war crime cases;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the adoption of the action plan on the implementation of the 2014 -2018 Justice Sector Reform Strategy in March 2017 and the establishment of the necessary reporting and monitoring structures; points to the need for decisive action regarding its implementation; is concerned by continuing politically motivated threats against the judiciary; reiterates the need to strengthen the independence of the judiciary, including from political influence, as well as its impartiality, professionalism, efficiency and accountability; welcomes the implementation of the action plan adopted by the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council (HJPC) aimed at strengthening appointment, disciplinary and integrity measures as regards the judiciary; considers that additional efforts are needed to improve the fight against widespread corruption;
Amendment 146 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 15. Welcomes the adoption of the action plan on the implementation of the 2014-2018 Justice Sector Reform Strategy in March 2017 and the establishment of the necessary reporting and monitoring structures; points to the need for decisive action regarding its implementation; is concerned by continuing politically motivated threats against the judiciary; reiterates the need to strengthen the independence of the judiciary, including from political influence, as well as its impartiality, professionalism, efficiency and accountability; welcomes the
Amendment 147 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 15 a (new) 15a. Regrets the fact that authorities at all levels continue to disregard or reject binding decisions of the judiciary, including at the highest instance, recalling that such acts represent a serious challenge to the rule of law;
Amendment 148 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Welcomes the further reduction in the backlog of war crime cases, the continued positive trend in the prosecution of war crime cases involving sexual violence and improvements in in-court
Amendment 149 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Welcomes the further reduction in the backlog of war crime cases, the continued positive trend in the prosecution of war crime cases involving sexual violence and improvements in in-court victim and witness support; maintains that the prosecution of war crimes has to be based on the concept of judicial independence and must not be exploited for politicisation in order to serve everyday political ends, engage in historical revisionism or exacerbate divisions within society; calls for prompt amendment of the national war crimes strategy, in order to ensure a more efficient distribution of cases between different levels of governance, along with new criteria and timelines for processing the most complex cases;
Amendment 15 #
Ba. whereas since mid-2017 there was a marked slowdown in the adoption of EU related reforms, despite BiH’s commitment to the Reform Agenda;
Amendment 150 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 16. Welcomes the further reduction in the backlog of war crime cases, the continued positive trend in the prosecution of war crime cases involving sexual violence and improvements in in-court victim and witness support; calls for prompt amendment of the national war crimes strategy, in order to ensure a more efficient distribution of cases between different levels of governance, along with new criteria and timelines for processing the most complex cases; notes with regret the decision by the Republica Srpska National Assembly to revoke its endorsement of the 2004 Srebrenica Commission Report and condemns statements from all sides that are glorifying war criminals;
Amendment 151 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Deplores any kind of glorification of persons convicted for the gravest crimes against humanity; calls, as a matter of urgency, for respect for victims of war crimes and for reconciliation to be promoted; reminds all political leaders and institutions in BiH that they have a responsibility to assess war-time events objectively, in the interests of truth, reconciliation and a peaceful future, and to avoid misuse of judiciary for political purposes;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Reiterates its support for the initiative to establish the Regional commission for the establishment of facts about war crimes and other serious violations of human rights committed in the former Yugoslavia (RECOM); stresses the importance of BiH leaders to be seriously involved on its establishment; underlines the importance of this process and the active engagement of all regional political leaders in order for it to start its work without further delay; calls attention to the Coalition of RECOM’s Proposal of the Action Plan with clear dates and benchmarks;
Amendment 153 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Notes that a comprehensive transitional justice strategy, as well as a solid mechanism for compensation of wartime gross human rights violations across the country, including for victims of war related sexual violence, are still lacking;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 16 a (new) 16a. Underlines, that, although significant progress has been achieved, the legacy of conflict related sexual violence (CRSV) trauma from the 1992-95 war still needs proper attention in BiH; stresses that it must be ensured that female and male survivors, including children born in that context, have equitable access to care, support and justice through comprehensive reparations including rehabilitation and alleviation of stigmatisation of CRSV survivors;
Amendment 155 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Acknowledges that
Amendment 156 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Acknowledges that some progress has been achieved in the implementation of Annex VII to the Dayton Peace Agreement on refugees and internally displaced persons;
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Acknowledges that some progress has been achieved in the implementation of Annex VII to the Dayton Peace Agreement on refugees and internally displaced persons; notes the importance of collecting data on returnees; notes that the success of returnee policy in BiH is instrumental for reconciliation; denounces cases of attacks against properties of returnees; calls again for significant attention to be devoted to damages compensation for property that cannot be returned, access to healthcare and employment, social protection, safety and education;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 17. Acknowledges that some progress has been achieved in the implementation of Annex VII to the Dayton Peace Agreement on refugees and internally displaced
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Deplores that the country still suffers due to the existence of landmines which cover around 2,2% of its total area and directly affect the safety of more than 540 000 inhabitants; welcomes the EU's continued support to mine action and applauds the Demining Battalion of the Armed Forces in BiH for its excellent work; notes with concern the lack of sufficient quantities of state-of-the-art demining technology which might lead to a drop, from currently 3 km2, to less than 1 km2 of cleared territory per year as of 2020; urges therefore the Member States to well equip the Demining Battalion with the necessary means and items (up to 79 mine detectors, 34 off-road transport and 27 medical vehicles, 1 demining machine, personal protective equipment personnel insurance, medical equipment, tools, and marking material);
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas joint Croatian and Bosniak forces defended Orašje, and on 31 October 2016, only officers of Croatian nationality were arrested for alleged war crimes;
Amendment 160 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 17 a (new) 17a. Welcomes recent initiatives aiming at enhancing regional cooperation for resolving the issue of persons missing as a result of the war; calls on the authorities in BiH to be engaged in this process, including by intensifying cooperation between the two entities;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Welcomes the adoption of the 2017-2020 Strategy for Combatting Organised Crime and the progress in implementing the action plans on anti- money laundering measures and on the financing of terrorism; calls for a stepping- up of efforts to establish a track record of investigations, prosecutions, final convictions and confiscation of proceeds of organised crime;
Amendment 162 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Welcomes the adoption of the 2017-2020 Strategy for Combatting Organised Crime and the progress in implementing the action plans on anti- money laundering measures and on the financing of terrorism; calls for a stepping- up of efforts to establish a track record of investigations, prosecutions, final convictions and confiscation of proceeds of organised crime; believes that adopting the necessary amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code and the Law on the Intelligence Security Agency, in order to align the provisions on special investigative measures and witness immunity with the BiH Constitutional Court decision and European and international standards, should be the highest priority for the authorities; appreciates the fact that BiH has been removed from the FATF list of ‘high-risk third countries with structural deficiencies
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 18. Welcomes the adoption of the 2017-2020 Strategy for Combatting Organised Crime and the progress in implementing the action plans on anti- money laundering measures and on the financing of terrorism; calls for a stepping- up of efforts to establish a track record of investigations, prosecutions, final convictions and confiscation of proceeds of organised crime; believes that adopting the necessary amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code and the Law on the Intelligence Security Agency, in order to align the provisions on special investigative measures and witness immunity with the BiH Constitutional Court decision and European and international standards, should be the highest priority for the authorities; appreciates the fact that BiH has been removed from the FATF list of ‘high-risk third countries with structural deficiencies in anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing’; reminds of the need for stronger cooperation on border management issues with neighbouring countries;
Amendment 164 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Expresses its concern about the rise in radicalisation and the presence of radicalised groups directly on the external borders of the European Union; calls for this issue to be tackled seriously and as a matter of priority in order to remove the security threat – both for the Republic of Croatia and the European Union as a whole; calls for the investigation of arms flows from BiH, as well as money flows into BiH, and for their use for the purposes of radicalisation to be prevented; stresses that the security situation in BiH is one of the priorities for ensuring that BiH can advance towards EU membership;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Commends Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities' efforts to stop departures of its citizens to foreign battlefields since 2015 as well as conviction of 23 returned foreign terrorist fighters for terrorism-related offences, but urges authorities to apply appropriate sentencing for foreign terrorist fighters and to manage their subsequent social re- integration; notes with concern that the cells of radicalisation have been identified in certain locations in the country, in particular in the Wahhabi communities;
Amendment 166 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 18 a (new) 18a. Calls for the boosting of efforts to combat radicalisation and further measures to identify, prevent and disrupt the flow of foreign fighters as well as channels of untraceable money intended for further radicalisation; calls for the adoption and implementation of programmes on deradicalisation and preventing youth radicalisation;
Amendment 167 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Notes with concern the increasing number of migrants arriving in BiH lately and the lack of coordination between different government levels in responding to this situation;
Amendment 168 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Notes with concern the increasing number of migrants arriving in BiH lately with potentially dangerous terrorists among them infiltrating the country, and the lack of coordination between different government levels in responding to this situation; considers that the issue of migration should not be politicised, despite the necessity for security measures to avoid potentially delinquent behaviour by certain migrants; welcomes the EU humanitarian aid to address the increasing needs of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in the country; believes that cooperation with neighbouring countries and the EU is essential in addressing this common challenge;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Notes with concern the increasing number of migrants arriving in BiH lately and the lack of coordination between different government levels in responding to this situation, as well as the concern of building the refugee camps on the border with the EU, without taking into consideration the concern and resistance of local communities; considers that the issue of migration should not be politicised; welcomes the EU humanitarian aid to address the increasing needs of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in the
Amendment 17 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B a (new) Ba. whereas tens or even hundreds of decisions of Constitutional Court are not implemented which questions the legality of establishment of BiH;
Amendment 170 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Notes with concern the increasing number of migrants arriving in BiH lately and the lack of coordination between different government levels in responding to this situation; considers that the issue of migration should not be politicised; welcomes the EU humanitarian aid to address the increasing needs of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in the country and the adoption on 10 August 2018 of a special measure (worth €6 million) to support Bosnia and Herzegovina in managing the migration flows; believes that cooperation with neighbouring countries and the EU is essential in addressing this common challenge;
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 19 19. Notes with concern the increasing number of migrants arriving in BiH lately and the lack of coordination between different government levels in responding to this situation; considers that the issue of migration should not be politicised; welcomes the EU humanitarian aid to address the increasing needs of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in the country; emphasises the importance of a gender and intersectional perspective to the humanitarian aid; believes that cooperation with neighbouring countries and the EU is essential in addressing this common challenge;
Amendment 172 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Acknowledges that some progress has been made by BiH regarding economic development and competitiveness, but notes that the country is still at an early stage of establishing a functioning market economy; strongly believes that advancing socio-economic reforms should be a high priority
Amendment 173 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Acknowledges that some progress has been made by BiH regarding economic development and competitiveness, but notes that the country is still at an early stage of establishing a functioning market economy and very little progress can be claimed in the social field; strongly believes that advancing socio-economic reforms should be a high priority
Amendment 174 #
20.
Amendment 175 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Acknowledges that some progress has been made by BiH regarding economic development and competitiveness, but notes that the country is still at an early stage of establishing a functioning market economy; strongly believes that advancing socio-economic reforms should be a high priority up to the elections and beyond; urges more efforts to be spared in tackling the informal economy;
Amendment 176 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 20. Acknowledges that some progress has been made by BiH regarding economic
Amendment 177 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Notes that progress in the areas of environmental protection and climate change has been poor; calls on BiH authorities to quickly enhance environmental protection in line with EU standards, including the prevention of transboundary air pollution and especially the pollution caused by the Bosanski Brod oil refinery, whose harmful impact is cutting across borders and affecting the quality of life and the health of people living in Slavonski Brod in the Republic of Croatia; maintains that BiH needs to comply in full with its obligations under the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context (Espoo, 1991) and the Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment (Kiev, 2003), not least as regards activities in the Neretva and Trebišnjica river basin;
Amendment 178 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Reiterates that BiH needs to ensure an effective and structured implementation of the environmental legislation in accordance with EU standards throughout the country, in line with the countrywide Environmental Approximation Strategy; stresses again the need to swiftly address the transboundary air pollution caused by the oil refinery in Bosanski Brod;
Amendment 179 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Reminds BiH of the need for a unified foreign policy and that foreign policy alignment is an essential part of EU membership;
Amendment 18 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bb. whereas general elections were held in BiH on 7 October 2018; whereas political parties have not been able to agree on the changes to the elections law needed to implement the Constitutional Court decisions in the Ljubić case concerning the election of the members of the Federation’s House of People; whereas the facilitation efforts on this issue, led by the EU and US ambassadors to BiH, with involvement from the Venice Commission, have not been fruitful;
Amendment 180 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Urges Bosnia and Herzegovina to fully align itself with relevant EU declarations and Council decisions concerning CFSP and CSDP; strongly urges BiH to align itself with Council decisions introducing EU restrictive measures in the context of Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and events in eastern Ukraine and deplores deliberate lack of cooperation from some political actors;
Amendment 181 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Welcomes the Strategy of Foreign Policy of BiH for the period 2018-2023 adopted by the Presidency of BiH; welcomes that this document clearly states that EU membership is one of the main strategic objectives of BiH; calls for substantial improvement in alignment with EU's CFSP, which currently stands at 61%;
Amendment 182 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 a (new) 20a. Supports the proposal to reduce roaming fees in the Western Balkans;
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Advocates continuing investment in infrastructure projects to improve transport links within BiH and with neighbouring countries; calls, when contractors are to be chosen, for tendering rules and the principle of transparency to be observed in order to prevent abuse of power and corruption and to guarantee that the best tenders will be selected;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Calls on BiH to further develop its transport and energy infrastructure, and to take advantage of the new EU package for development of regional connectivity, as well as to work towards completing the Regional Energy Market in line with its climate commitments;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Welcomes BiH's constructive and stable bilateral relations with its neighbours; welcomes the signing of a number of bilateral agreements with its neighbours;
Amendment 186 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 b (new) 20b. Regrets that BiH has not aligned itself with EU restrictive measures in the context of Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and events in eastern Ukraine;
Amendment 187 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 c (new) 20c. Calls on BiH to constructively and proactively approach the promotion of bilateral and regional cooperation; welcomes the signing of bilateral agreements with countries in the region, thus improving cooperation on issues related to EU accession, the recognition of documents and the opening of diplomatic and consular representations; calls for further efforts to resolve open bilateral issues, including border demarcation with Serbia and Croatia and cases of cross-border pollution; regrets the fact that bilateral issues in terms of neighbourly relations have been politicised and used for pre-election purposes, thus negatively affecting dialogue within the country;
Amendment 188 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 c (new) 20c. Welcomes the continued presence of EUFOR Althea operation in the country, which assists in capacity building and training of the armed forces of BiH, as well as retaining deterrence capacity to support a safe and secure environment; welcomes the extension of EUFOR´s mandate by the UN Security Council until November 2018;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 c (new) 20c. Regrets that the degree of compliance with EU declarations and decisions of the Council of the EU regarding the Common Foreign and Security Policy(CFSP) has dropped to 61% alignment in 2017 and calls on BiH to step up its efforts in this area;
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B b (new) Bb. whereas BiH is also a signatory to the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context (Espoo, 1991);
Amendment 190 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 20 d (new) 20 d. Notes the increasing influence of foreign powers in BiH; strongly believes that stronger EU engagement in BiH remains the best way to ensure progress towards European values, stability and prosperity in the country;
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 6 a (new) - having regard to the first meeting of the EU-BiH Stabilisation and Association Parliamentary Committee (SAPC) held on 5-6 November 2015, the third meeting of the EU-BiH Stabilisation and Association Council held on 13July 2018 and the third meeting of the EU- BiH Stabilisation and Association Committee held on 27 March 2018,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B c (new) Bc. whereas BiH remains in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights, as per the Sejdić-Finci and related cases;
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B d (new) B d. whereas there is no place in modern Europe for the glorification of persons convicted of war crimes and crimes against humanity;
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B e (new) Be. whereas the persistent challenges in the reconciliation process should be addressed more forcefully;
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution Recital B f (new) Bf. whereas corruption, including at the highest level, continues to be widespread;
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1.
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the submission of BiH’s answers to the Commission’s questionnaire;
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the submission of BiH’s answers to the Commission’s questionnaire; calls on BiH to respond to the follow-up questions, which are more of a technical nature, in a timely manner in order to contribute to the Commission’s opinion on the application for EU membership;
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the submission of BiH’s answers to the Commission’s questionnaire; calls on BiH to respond to the follow-up questions in a timely and transparent manner in order to contribute to the Commission’s opinion on the application for EU membership;
Amendment 28 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 1. Welcomes the submission of BiH’s
Amendment 29 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 1 a (new) 1a. Calls upon the European Commission to publish its opinion on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s membership application together with the enlargement package in 2019, which would include clear conditions for a candidate status and opening of membership negotiations; urges all governments in Bosnia and Herzegovina to include in their government programs for the next four years all the findings, recommendations and conditions identified by the European Commission in the Opinion;
Amendment 3 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 11 a (new) - having regard to the general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 7 October 2018,
Amendment 30 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2.
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Is concerned about the marked slowdown in the pace of reforms due to disagreements between parties and the pre- electoral campaign that started very early; stresses that the declared commitment of the BiH authorities to the European path must be matched by consistent implementation of reforms stemming from the Reform Agenda and translated into concrete results, to the benefit of citizens; regrets that, apart f
Amendment 32 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Is concerned about the marked slowdown in the pace of reforms due to disagreements between parties and the pre- electoral campaign that started very early and was marked by divisive and ethno- nationalist rhetoric of prominent political figures on all sides; stresses that the declared commitment of the BiH authorities to the European path must be matched by consistent implementation of reforms stemming from the Reform Agenda and translated into concrete results, to the benefit of citizens; regrets that, apart from the adoption of the countrywide strategies in the field of the energy, environment and rural development, and of some
Amendment 33 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Is concerned about the marked slowdown in the pace of reforms due to disagreements between parties and the pre- electoral campaign that started very early; stresses that the declared commitment of
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Is concerned about the marked slowdown in the pace of reforms due to disagreements between parties and the highly polarised pre-
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Is concerned about the marked slowdown in the pace of reforms due to disagreements between parties and the pre- electoral campaign that started very early; stresses that the declared commitment of the BiH authorities to the European path must be matched by consistent implementation of reforms stemming from the Reform Agenda and translated into concrete results including alignment on CFSP, to the benefit of citizens; regrets that, apart from the adoption of the countrywide strategies in the field of the environment and rural development, and of some important reform measures, such as the Law on Excise Duties, no substantial progress has been achieved;
Amendment 36 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Is concerned about the marked slowdown in the pace of reforms due to disagreements between parties and the pre- electoral campaign that started very early; stresses that the declared commitment of the BiH authorities to the European path must be matched by consistent implementation of reforms stemming from the Reform Agenda and translated into concrete results, to the benefit of citizens, regardless of their ethnic and religious affiliation; regrets that, apart from the adoption of the countrywide strategies in the field of the environment and rural development, and of some important reform measures, such as
Amendment 37 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 2. Is concerned about the marked slowdown in the pace of reforms due to disagreements between parties and the pre- electoral campaign that started very early; stresses that the declared commitment of the BiH authorities to the European path must be matched by consistent implementation of reforms stemming from the Reform Agenda and translated into concrete results, to the benefit of citizens; regrets that, apart from the adoption of the countrywide strategies in the field of the environment
Amendment 38 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Notes that at the general elections in BiH citizens exercised their democratic right in a calm and orderly manner; stresses however the continuing shortcomings in the democratic election process and expects the recommendations by OSCE /ODIHR to be addressed without delay to improve the electoral process;
Amendment 39 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 a (new) 2a. Regrets that nationalistic and ethnic rhetoric once again dominated the electoral campaign and continues to characterise the political discourse in the country; calls for proper communication of EU integration process also as a project for reconciliation and development of a political culture based on compromise and mutual understanding;
Amendment 4 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 11 a (new) - having regard to the results of the elections held on 7 October 2018,
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 2 b (new) 2b. Calls on all political leaders to engage in the formation of the governments at all levels, by working constructively together, in the interest of the citizens of their country;
Amendment 41 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets that no compromise has been reached with regard to changes to the electoral legislation required to implement the Constitutional Court decision in the Ljubić case on the election of the members of the Federation House of Peoples; urges all political leaders to show responsibility and amend swiftly the electoral framework in order to ensure smooth implementation of the results of the elections; stresses that holding credible elections and implementing the results is an essential feature of a well-functioning democracy
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets that no compromise has been reached with regard to changes to the electoral legislation required to implement the Constitutional Court decision in the Ljubić case on the election of the members of the Federation House of Peoples;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets that
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets that no compromise has been reached with regard to changes to the
Amendment 45 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets that no compromise has been reached with regard to changes to the electoral legislation required to implement the Constitutional Court decision in the Ljubić case on the election of the members of the Federation House of Peoples;
Amendment 46 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3.
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets that prior to the elections no compromise has been reached with regard to changes to the electoral legislation required to implement the Constitutional Court decision in the Ljubić case on the election of the members of the Federation House of Peoples in order to enable equal and legitimate representation of the three constitutive peoples; deplores the negative connotation regarding the election in which members of one nation have elected a member of the presidency of the other nation and therefore calls for an urgent change of the electoral law to enable the interests of the three constitutive peoples to be implemented and to reduce the manipulation in elections; deplores the nationalistic and inflammatory pre-election rhetoric that deepens the gap between the three constitutive peoples; urges all political leaders to show responsibility and amend swiftly the electoral framework in order to ensure smooth implementation of the results of the elections; stresses that holding credible elections and implementing the results is an essential feature of a well-functioning democracy, as well as a requirement for any country aspiring to join the EU;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets that no compromise has been reached with regard to changes to the electoral legislation required to implement the Constitutional Court decision in the Ljubić case on the election of the members of the Federation House of Peoples; is concerned that the results of the elections held on 7 October 2018 will affect the already rather weak position of Croats as one of the three constitutive peoples in BiH; points out that the existing legal framework and electoral legislation undermine the rights of one constitutive people by preventing them from electing their member of the Presidency; urges all political leaders to show responsibility and amend
Amendment 49 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets that no compromise has been reached with regard to changes to the
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 11 a (new) - having regard to the Statement of Preliminary Findings and Conclusions of the OSCE/ODIHR International Election Mission, published on 8 October 2018,
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets that no compromise has been reached with regard to changes to the electoral legislation required to implement the Constitutional Court decision in the Ljubić case on the election of the members of the Federation House of Peoples; reminds that the 2010 Constitutional Court decision concerning the democratic right of the citizens of Mostar to vote in local elections has not been implemented yet; urges all political leaders to show responsibility and amend swiftly the electoral framework in order to ensure smooth implementation of the results of the elections; stresses that holding credible elections and implementing the results is an essential feature of a well-functioning democracy, as well as a requirement for any country aspiring to join the EU;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 3. Regrets that no compromise has been reached with regard to changes to the electoral legislation required to implement the Constitutional Court decision in the Ljubić case on the election of the members of the Federation House of Peoples; urges all political leaders to show responsibility and amend swiftly the electoral framework in order to ensure smooth implementation of the results of the elections; stresses that holding credible elections and implementing the results is an essential feature of a well-functioning democracy, as well as a requirement for any country aspiring to join the EU; reiterates that all acts of election irregularities should be investigated and condemned in the clearest possible terms, and any unlawful activities prosecuted;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Firmly reiterates the need of rapid formation of the Federation House of Peoples in line with rulings by the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina; expresses deep concern because of the risks of complete dysfunctionality of the Presidency of BiH; regrets the possibility of election of the member of the presidency of BiH against democratic will of Peoples that he is to represent which points toward much needed reform of the election process in BiH;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Reiterates the need to continue with constitutional, political and electoral reforms that would transform BiH into an effective, inclusive and fully functional state, guaranteeing equality and democratic representation of all its constitutive peoples and citizens based on the principles of federalism, subsidiarity and legitimate representation, in accordance with the principles expressed in previous resolutions;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 a (new) 3a. Emphasises the importance of the decision of the Constitutional Court regarding the principle of constituent status and the equality of its three constitutive peoples to elect their own legitimate political representatives based on legitimate and proportional representation;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 b (new) 3b. regrets that because of not implementing the electoral law and Constitutional Court decision in Ljubić case, despite the high turnover of Croats in the elections they lost their representatives in Presidence of BiH; urges all parties to find a compromise in coming period and form a government that will reflect legitimate representation of all constituent peoples;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 c (new) 3c. regrets that because of not implementing the electoral law and Constitutional Court decision in Ljubić case, despite the high turnover of Croats in the elections they lost their representatives in Presidence of BiH; urges all parties to find a compromise in coming period and form a government that will reflect legitimate representation of all constituent peoples;
Amendment 57 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 d (new) 3d. Regrets that the issue of the legitimate representation of three constituent communities raised in Parliaments resolution is still an open issue, which should be addressed as soon as possible by the new legislators, including through the operationalization of the Sejdić Finci decision;
Amendment 58 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 3 e (new) 3e. reaffirms the statement made by Mogherini and Hahn about election campaign concerns, and especially the need to form the Federation House of People's along the lines decided by the Constitutional Court in the Ljubić case;
Amendment 59 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 Amendment 6 #
- having regard to the Joint Statement of 8 October 2018 by HR/VP Mogherini and Commissioner Johannes Hahn on the elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Deplores the fact that delegates from BiH have still been unable to agree on the rules of procedure for the SAPC, due to the attempts to introduce ethnic blocking into the SAPC's voting rules, which has consequently not met for three years; regrets the failure to cooperate with the European Parliament
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Deplores the fact that delegates from BiH have still been unable to agree on the rules of procedure for the SAPC, which has consequently not met for three years; regrets the failure to cooperate with the European Parliament and recalls that this is a clear breach of the obligations stemming from the SAA; notes that functioning democratic institutions, including the parliament, are a prerequisite for advancing in the EU integration process;
Amendment 62 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 4. Deplores the fact that delegates from BiH have still been unable to agree on the rules of procedure for the SAPC, which has consequently not met for three years; regrets the failure to cooperate with the European Parliament and recalls that this is a clear breach of the obligations stemming from the SAA; calls for the strengthening of good neighbourly relations with the countries in the region to resolve all open bilateral disputes with a view to advancing towards membership in European organisations;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Call for the momentum of the reform to be maintained in order to transform BiH into a fully effective, inclusive and functional state based on the Rule of Law, guaranteeing equality and democratic representation of all its constituent peoples and citizens; urges all political leaders to work on introducing the necessary changes, including the reform of electoral law, also taking into account the principles expressed in its previous Resolutions, including the principles of federalism, decentralisation and legitimate representation;
Amendment 64 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Notes incoherent legal framework for inclusive and evidence-based policy as well as its legislative development which hinders effective implementation; is concerned about the lack of systematic regulatory impact assessments and public consultations, the limited quality of and practice in monitoring and reporting and lack of a formal requirement to publish key government planning documents;
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 4 a (new) 4a. Calls on the international community to start a discussion on the necessary constitutional reforms that will guarantee the full functionality and stability of BiH; underlines that it is crucial to establish equality among all three constitutive peoples; sees, therefore, federalisation as a possible solution;
Amendment 66 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5.
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls for the adoption of further countrywide strategies in areas such
Amendment 68 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls for the adoption of further countrywide strategies in areas such as energy, employment and public financial management, which will enable consistent implementation of reforms throughout the country
Amendment 69 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls for the adoption of further countrywide strategies in areas such as
Amendment 7 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 11 a (new) - having regard to the statement of 8 October 2018 by VP/HR Mogherini and Commissioner Hahn on the elections in BiH,
Amendment 70 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Recalls that the necessary energy investment is delayed by a lack of coordination and cooperation between government levels; notes that the market for electricity and gas remain fragmented and dominated by key incumbent companies; is concerned about the explosion that happened in refinery Bosanki Brod due to the lack of adequate maintenance and management of the refinery; highlights that the consequences of the explosion could negatively affect human health and environment; calls urgently on the BiH authorities to create functional energy and transport chains; Calls for the adoption of further countrywide strategies in areas such as energy, employment and public financial management, which will enable consistent implementation of reforms throughout the country, as well as access to further IPA funding; urges the adoption of a national programme for approximation of the country’s laws with the EU acquis, a legal requirement under the SAA and an indispensable means of preparing for EU accession;
Amendment 71 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls for the adoption of further countrywide strategies in areas such as energy, employment and public financial management, which will enable consistent implementation of reforms throughout the country, as well as access to further IPA funding; notes with satisfaction that the adoption of relevant countrywide strategies has allowed for additional IPA II funding in key areas, such as agriculture and rural development, environment and energy, under the recently revised Indicative Strategy Paper for the period 2014-2020; urges the adoption of a national programme for approximation of the country’s laws with the EU acquis, a legal requirement under the SAA and an indispensable means of preparing for EU accession;
Amendment 72 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls for the adoption of further countrywide strategies in areas such as energy, employment and public financial management, which will enable consistent implementation of reforms throughout the country, as well as access to further IPA funding; urges the adoption of a national programme for approximation of the country’s laws with the EU acquis, a legal requirement under the SAA and an indispensable means of preparing for EU accession; calls on the BiH authorities to implement and comply with EU environmental policies, particularly with regard to the oil refinery in Bosanski Brod;
Amendment 73 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 5. Calls for the adoption of further countrywide strategies, which are non- discriminatory and gender sensitive, in areas such as energy, employment and public financial management, which will enable consistent implementation of reforms throughout the country, as well as access to further IPA funding; urges the adoption of a national programme for approximation of the country’s laws with the EU acquis, a legal requirement under the SAA and an indispensable means of preparing for EU accession;
Amendment 74 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 a (new) 5a. Urges the authorities to ensure strict alignment with EU and international standards and policy objectives in the field of energy and climate change; deplores that the country's efforts to combat climate change stay on the declarative level while at the same time decisions are being taken about the planning of new coal thermal power plants; calls therefore for the cancellation of the hydropower projects and plans that are harmful to nature, against the will of the local population, not in line with local or entity spatial development plans and are beneficial only to investors;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 5 b (new) 5b. Urges for alignment with the EU acquis in the field of nature protection; underlines that planning and construction of hydropower plants and projects require compliance with international and EU environmental legislation including the Birds and Habitats Directives and the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive; stresses the urgent need to avoid any negative impacts on areas of high nature interest by improving the quality of environmental impact assessments as well as to guarantee public participation and consultation of civil society in relevant projects;
Amendment 76 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6.
Amendment 77 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Renews its call for the adoption of a countrywide strategy on human rights; underlines that amendments to the Ombudsman Law should be adopted as soon as possible, in order to ensure compliance with the Paris Principles; urges once more the authorities in Republika Srpska to repeal the provision on the death penalty from the entity’s constitution; deems necessary the establishment of a national preventive mechanism for the prevention of torture and ill treatment, as well as the adoption of a state Law on the rights of civilians tortured during the war, in accordance with BiH’s international obligations; considers that BiH should make more efforts to bring in line with international standards the conditions in prison and police holding facilities; reiterates the need to ensure non- discriminatory access to justice throughout the country through a harmonised and sustainable system of free legal aid;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Renews its call for the adoption of a countrywide strategy on human rights; underlines that amendments to the Ombudsman Law should be adopted as soon as possible, in order to ensure compliance with the Paris Principles; urges once more the authorities in Republika Srpska to repeal the provision on the death penalty from the entity’s constitution; reiterates the need to ensure non- discriminatory access to justice throughout
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 6. Renews its call for the adoption of a countrywide strategy on human rights; underlines that amendments to the Ombudsman Law should be adopted as soon as possible, in order to ensure compliance with the Paris Principles; urges once more the authorities in Republika Srpska to repeal the provision on the death penalty from the entity’s constitution; reiterates the need to ensure non- discriminatory access to justice throughout the country through a harmonised and sustainable system of free legal aid; urges in political parties BiH to do more to ensure women are represented at all levels of the political system;
Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 a (new) - having regard to the outcome of the 2017 European Commission / World Bank / United Nations Development Programme survey on Marginalised Roma in Western Balkans,
Amendment 80 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 6 a (new) 6a. Calls on the BiH authorities to take concrete steps to mainstream gender into all policies, including the Reform Agenda, and expresses its concern about the under-representation of women in decision-making positions, in particular at local level (2% women mayors, 98% men in 20171a); _________________ 1a Women’s Rights in Western Balkans – indicators for women in politics, gender based violence and security for women human rights defenders in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia 2017, The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation.
Amendment 81 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 Amendment 82 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Deplores the fact that
Amendment 83 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Deplores the fact that BiH remains in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights by not implementing the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the Sejdić-Finci, Zornić, Pilav and Šlaku cases, which allows overt discrimination
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Deplores the fact that BiH remains in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights by not implementing the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the Sejdić-Finci, Zornić, Pilav and Šlaku cases, which allows overt discrimination between citizens in BiH in flagrant contradiction with EU values; recalls that the Commission should pay attention to this issue when preparing its opinion; stresses that, as in the case of any aspiring member of the EU, BiH is expected to progressively align its legal system with the requirements of the EU acquis regarding non-discrimination, and expects progress to be made on these
Amendment 85 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Deplores the fact that BiH remains in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights by not implementing the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the Sejdić-Finci, Zornić, Pilav and Šlaku cases, which allows overt discrimination between citizens in BiH in flagrant contradiction with EU values; maintains that implementing these rulings would help to establish a functioning democratic society in which the equal rights of the constitutive peoples and all citizens of BiH would be guaranteed; recalls that the Commission should pay attention to this issue when preparing its opinion; stresses that, as in the case of any aspiring member of the EU, BiH is expected to progressively align its Constitution and legal system with the requirements of the EU acquis regarding non-discrimination, and expects progress to be made on these essential issues i
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Deplores the fact that BiH remains in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights by not implementing the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the Sejdić-Finci, Zornić, Pilav and Šlaku cases, which allows overt discrimination between citizens in BiH in flagrant contradiction with EU values; recalls that the Commission should pay attention to this issue when preparing its opinion; stresses that, as in the case of any aspiring member of the EU, BiH is expected to progressively align its legal system with the requirements of the EU acquis regarding non-discrimination, and expects progress to be made on these essential issues in due course after the elections; insists that implementing these rulings must not affect further implementation of the Reform Agenda; recalls the principle of media pluralism and the obligation to edit and broadcast programmes in the official languages of BiH; calls on the political leaders to avoid nationalistic rhetoric that leads to the polarisation of society and to continue with political dialogue and activities that lead to cooperation among the political representatives of the three peoples;
Amendment 87 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Deplores the fact that BiH remains in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights by not implementing the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the Sejdić-Finci, Zornić, Pilav and Šlaku cases, which allows overt discrimination between citizens in BiH in flagrant contradiction with EU values; recalls that the Commission should pay attention to this issue when preparing its opinion; stresses that, as in the case of any aspiring member of the EU, BiH is expected to progressively align its legal system with the requirements of the EU acquis regarding non-discrimination, and expects progress to be made on these essential issues in due course after the elections; insists that implementing these rulings must not affect further implementation of the Reform Agenda, that should also take into consideration other civil initiatives related to constitutional changes;
Amendment 88 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 7. Deplores the fact that BiH remains in breach of the European Convention on Human Rights by not implementing the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the Sejdić-Finci, Zornić, Pilav and Šlaku cases, which allows overt discrimination between citizens in BiH in
Amendment 89 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Calls for the adoption of a renewed Reform Agenda, immediately after the formation of the new government in BiH, in order to resume the reform process and advance the European integration of the country; insists that effective conditionality should accompany EU financial support and that action plans and monitoring frameworks are developed by the EU Commission along the lines of the 20 principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, in order to realize the "new reinforced dimension for the Western Balkans", as stipulated in the 2018 Strategy for the Western Balkans;
Amendment 9 #
Motion for a resolution Citation 15 b (new) - having regard to the Joint Staff Working Document, “Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment: Transforming the Lives of Girls and Women through EU External Relations 2016-2020”,
Amendment 90 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Calls for the Croats, as one of the three constitutive peoples, to be guaranteed the enjoyment of all the human, political and civil rights to which they are entitled, and for them to be empowered in an institutional, political and social sense; calls for the use of the Croatian language and alphabet to be ensured in public and in the media, and for education in the Croatian language to be guaranteed;
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 7 a (new) 7a. Calls on respecting the constitutional architecture of BiH which co-creators and signatories of the peace treaties are as well Members of the European Union;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for more effective measures to combat all forms of discrimination, in particular by adopting country-wide human rights and anti-discrimination strategies; regrets that there was no progress in addressing the ‘two schools under one roof’ issue; urges that decisive action be taken at all levels in order to find systemic solutions that will ensure inclusive and
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for more effective measures to combat all forms of discrimination, in particular by adopting country-wide human rights and anti-discrimination strategies;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for more effective measures to combat all forms of discrimination, in particular by adopting country-wide human rights and anti-discrimination strategies; regrets that there was no
Amendment 96 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for more effective measures to combat all forms of discrimination, in particular by adopting country-wide human rights and anti-discrimination strategies; regrets that there was no progress in addressing the ‘two schools under one roof’ issue; urges that decisive action be taken at all levels in order to find systemic solutions that will ensure inclusive and non-discriminatory education for all children; calls for more effective implementation of the legal provisions regarding equality between men and women;
Amendment 97 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for more effective measures to combat all forms of discrimination, in particular by adopting country-wide human rights and anti-discrimination strategies; regrets that there was no progress in addressing the ‘two schools under one roof’ issue; urges that decisive action be taken at all levels in order to find systemic solutions that will ensure inclusive and non-discriminatory education for all children; notes with concern the large pay gap between male and female employees, the fact that Bosnian women still experience barriers to participating fully in the labour market, and that one in four women in the country experience domestic violence; calls for more effective
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for more effective measures to combat all forms of discrimination, in particular by adopting country-wide human rights and anti-discrimination strategies; urges the three constitutive peoples to collaborate in terms of culture, religion and ethnicity; regrets that there was no progress in addressing the ‘two schools under one roof’ issue; urges that decisive action be taken at all levels in order to find systemic solutions that will ensure inclusive and non-discriminatory education for all
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution Paragraph 8 8. Calls for more effective measures to combat all forms of discrimination, in particular by adopting country-wide human rights and anti-discrimination strategies; regrets that there was no progress in further addressing the ‘two schools under one roof’ issue; urges that decisive action be taken at all levels in order to find systemic solutions that will ensure inclusive and non-discriminatory education for all children; applauds high school students from Municipality of Jajce for winning the 2018 Max van der Stoel award for outstanding courage and inspiration activism; calls for more effective implementation of the legal provisions
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